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Dutch exclusive compilation for one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, & commercially popular funk bands of the '70s features 12 tracks including, 'Fantasy', 'Let's Groove', & 'Got To Get You Into My Life'. Sony.

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41 Original Hits From The Soundtrack Of American Graffiti
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Music of an Entire Era
  • Gets the Party Going !
  • Classic
  • 41 original hits from ameican graffiti
  • The Greatest Movie Soundtrack of 50s & early 60s Classics
 41 Original Hits From The Soundtrack Of American Graffiti
Various Artists - Soundtracks
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002O81
Release Date: 1993-06-22

Tracks:

  1. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley And The Comets
  2. Sixteen Candles - The Crests
  3. Runaway - Del Shannon
  4. Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
  5. That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly
  6. Fanny Mae - Buster Brown
  7. At The Hop - Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids
  8. She's So Fine - Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids
  9. The Stroll - The Diamonds
  10. See You In September - The Tempos
  11. Surfin' Safari - The Beach Boys
  12. He's The Great Imposter - The Fleetwoods
  13. Almost Grown - Chuck Berry
  14. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Platters
  15. Little Darlin' - The Diamonds
  16. Peperment Twist - Joey Dee & The Starlighters
  17. Barbara Anne - The Regents
  18. Book Of Love - The Monotones
  19. Maybe Baby - Buddy Holly
  20. Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey
  21. The Great Pretender - The Platters

Tracks:

  1. Ain't That A Shame - Fats Domino
  2. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
  3. I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
  4. Get A Job - The Silhouettes
  5. To The Aisle - The Five Satins
  6. Do You Wanna Dance - Bobby Freeman
  7. Party Doll - Buddy Knox
  8. Come Go With Me - The Del-Vikings
  9. You're Sixteen-You're Beautiful (And You're Mine) - Johnny Burnette
  10. Love Potion No. 9 - The Clovers
  11. Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners
  12. Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper
  13. Teen Angel - Mark Dinning
  14. Crying In The Chapel - Sonny Till & The Orioles
  15. A Thousand Miles Away - The Heartbeats
  16. Heart And Soul - The Cleftones
  17. Green Onions - Booker T. & The M.G's
  18. Only You (And You Alone) - The Platters
  19. Goodnight, Well It's Time To Go - The Spaniels
  20. All Summer Long - The Beach Boys

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For those of us who grew up in the '70s, this drive-in compilation of '50s and '60s rock and doo-wop, complete with Wolfman Jack introductions, was our introduction to this music. There are 41 jukebox hits here, and every one of them is a classic of its time (although two tracks--"At the Hop" and "She's so Fine" are covers by the revival band Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids). In his 1973 movie, director George Lucas used the music (and the presence of mysterious deejay Wolfman) as the AM-radio soundtrack to one night in suburban California, 1962. The idea was to capture and sustain an end-of-summer, end-of-innocence mood that's in the air throughout the picture-- not as a shortcut to establishing a period (as in Robert Zemeckis'Forrest Gump). There's an awful lot of spontaneous energy in these tunes--from Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly, to the Platters and the Clovers and the Del-Vikings, to the Crests and the Beach Boys--and also just a hint of melancholy that goes down very nicely with a burger, shake, and fries. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Music of an Entire Era.......2007-05-03

I loved the movie and I love the soundtrack. It's amazing to hear so many great songs and bands of the past all together at once.
The soundtrack truly embodies an entire era of music, the mood and feel of which anyone who listens can feel. You are drawn into it by listening and just plain feel good during it, the songs are some of the most remembered and loved of all time.
This movie started or at least kept alive that trend of letting music be another character and being a significant part of the story. George Lucas, i and I'm sure everyone else believe, accomplished his goal. To make a movie that dealt with, among other things, coming of age; and to let music be a huge part of that story. You wouldn't have American Graffiti without all of these great songs of the olden days. They made that movie great.

5 out of 5 stars Gets the Party Going !.......2007-04-23

Great fun in this collection of great Classic songs.

Getting right to the point, this CD is an essential addition to any music lover's collection.
Buy it and get the party mood going ! :)

5 out of 5 stars Classic.......2007-01-21

This is a fantastic soundtrack. The oldies are fading away from every day radio. Now is the time to buy CD's like this to keep that era alive.

5 out of 5 stars 41 original hits from ameican graffiti.......2007-01-12

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL..it makes the movie come to life in the car...it brings Wolf Man Jack back into our lives...he is missed

5 out of 5 stars The Greatest Movie Soundtrack of 50s & early 60s Classics.......2007-01-09

41 original hits from the soundtrack of American Graffiti, every song in the movie on 2 CDs, excellent classic Rock 'n' Roll & R/B from the 50s & early 60s, featuring Bill Haley & the Comets, Buddy Holly, The Platters, Chuck Berry, The Monotones, Del Shannon & many more
John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Great Compilation of Williams' Best Scores
  • Beethoven is an insect compaired to this titian of composition.
  • An excellent survey of this great film composer's music
  • It's my second copy!
  • I could listen to it a 100's and never get tired!
 John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999
John Williams
Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002MZ4V
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

  1. Star Wars: Main Title
  2. E.T.: Flying Theme
  3. Superman: Main Title
  4. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom: Parade Of The Slave Children
  5. Sugarland Express: Theme
  6. Jaws: Theme
  7. Olympic Fanfare And Theme
  8. Return Of The Jedi: Luke And Leia
  9. The Reivers: Main Title
  10. THe Empire Strikes Back: The Imperial March
  11. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade: Scherzo For Motorcycle And Orchestra
  12. Empire Of The Sun: Cadillac Of The Skies
  13. Raiders Of The Lost Ark: The Raiders' March
  14. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: Suite

Tracks:

  1. Saving Private Ryan: Hymn To The Fallen
  2. Jurassic Park: Theme
  3. Schindler's List: Theme
  4. Hook: Flight To Neverland
  5. Seven Years In Tibet: Seven Years In Tibet
  6. JFK: Prologue
  7. Stepmom: The Days Between
  8. 1941: March
  9. Home Alone: Somewhere In My Memory
  10. Summon The Heroes
  11. Rosewood: Look Down, Lord
  12. Far And Away: Theme
  13. Born On The Fourth Of July: Theme
  14. Star Wars Episode 1: Phantom Menace: Duel Of The Fates

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For better or worse, John Williams has completely reshaped the art of the soundtrack. His scores for Star Wars, E.T., and Jaws are simply unforgettable, and his knack for tugging at our heartstrings is uncanny. John Williams: Greatest Hits 1969-1999 collects 30 years of the composer's best-loved themes into one double-CD package. You'll find all the soundtrack moments you'd expect from Indiana Jones, Close Encounters, and Schindler's List, along with a few surprises (The Reivers Americana-filled main theme and Williams's 1984 Olympic theme, for starters). Most of the earlier works have been digitally rerecorded by Williams, so while you may not get the original recording of these works here, nothing shows its age. And although we really do get only his "greatest hits" (the longest track is the nearly 10-minute-long Close Encounters theme), most of these soundtracks can be purchased in their entirety for the true aficionado. John Williams may be an acquired taste, but this set proves why--year after year--he scores some of the most successful films Hollywood can produce. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Great Compilation of Williams' Best Scores.......2007-07-26

This two disc CD does an excellent job of covering thirty years of Academy Award winner John Williams' greatest hits. It contains main title themes from films such as Star Wars, E.T., Jaws, Indiana Jones, Home Alone, and of course the best theme of them all (in my opinion), Superman. It also contains two principal themes from the summer Olympics that NBC has used in its broadcasts since 1996 when John Williams composed the album "Summon the Heroes."

The sound quality is excellent and I've been extremely pleased with the product.

Bottom Line: Great CD with unforgettable hits. Buy it today if you're interested in it.

5 out of 5 stars Beethoven is an insect compaired to this titian of composition........2007-07-18

In the past when I went to movies, I rarely thought about the music unless it was a popular song that was being played. I never realized how much the score had to do with the overall effect I felt while watching the show.

Once I started paying attention to the music and identifying different pieces that I enjoyed from different movies, I was suprized to realize that John Williams had composed many, many of them.

This CD contains possibably the greatest most timeless music I have heard. Sure, you, like my classical music loving boss, have probably already written off my opinion as foolish or ignorant. Honestly, I don't care.

I like Mozart, Bach and the rest, and they have their place, but their music doesn't move through me like Williams. While this collection is far from a box set of his work, all the most popular pieces are there: Raders March (Indiana Jones), Star Wars, Superman, Empire March (Darth Vader). None of the operas or preludes the other guys made up generate the experience I get from listening to the opening stanza of Superman.

While it is very hard to sing along to these pieces, if you have an office as I do, it makes great background music. Everyone who comes in is pleasently caught off guard and I enjoy watching them trying to place the various songs that are playing.

Even if you disagree that Williams is better than Wagner or Debussy, if you enjoy his music, you will love this CD. "These are the droids you are looking for."

4 out of 5 stars An excellent survey of this great film composer's music.......2007-06-15

John Willams' film music is of such high quality it still holds up away from its source material.

Williams not only has the talent to write memorable melodies but to expertly interpolate themes from the story into his scores, for example the drum rolls in "JFK" evoking the president's funeral procession and the mournful bugle calls in "Born on the Fourth of July".

Williams also employs a variety of styles, but never gratuitously, always to the service of the film. His "Jaws" theme is as legendary as the violin shrieks from Bernard Herrman's famous score for "Psycho".

The performances are excellent - only the "Born on the Fourth of July" performance exposes some thinness in the string section of the Boston Pops Orchestra.

There is much to enjoy here for film and music lovers alike.

5 out of 5 stars It's my second copy!.......2007-03-09

This is by far the best driving music! Especially on those long desert roads.Adventure lies ahead for you when the Indiana Jones soundtrack is blasting from the dashboard of the car. Kids Love this CD Buy it now!

5 out of 5 stars I could listen to it a 100's and never get tired!.......2007-02-17

It's wonderfull, even my teenagers listen to it! I think we have played Jurassic Park and Hook 100 times.
Best of the Millennium: Top 40 Classical Hits
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Waste of money
  • Great Music Compilation
  • If you like classical music don't buy this CD.
  • A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music
  • A great compilation
 Best of the Millennium: Top 40 Classical Hits

Manufacturer: Utv Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00004GOZA
Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

  1. Adagio In G Minor
  2. Jesu, Joy OF Man's Desiring
  3. Moonlight Sonata - Adagio sostenuto
  4. March Of The Toreadors (Carmen)
  5. Celebrated Minuet
  6. Polovtsian Dance No. 1 (Prince Igor)
  7. Cradle Song
  8. 'Minute' Waltz
  9. Suite Bergamasque: Clair de Lune
  10. Largo
  11. Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1
  12. Rhapsody In Blue - Andante And Finale
  13. Peer Gynt Suite: Morning
  14. Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
  15. Liebestraum
  16. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo
  17. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
  18. 'Masterpiece Theater' Theme: Rondau (First Symphonic Suite)
  19. The Great Gate Of Kiev

Tracks:

  1. Eine klein Nachtmusik - Allegro: Eine kleine Nachtmusik - Allegro
  2. Orpheus In The Underworld: Cancan
  3. Carmina Burana - O Fortuna
  4. Canon In D
  5. Lietenant Kije Suite - Troika
  6. Turandot: Nessun dorma
  7. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - 18th Variation: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini- 18th Variation
  8. Bolero - Conclusion
  9. The Tale Of Czar Sultan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
  10. William Tell Overture - Finale
  11. Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan
  12. Gymnopedie No. 3
  13. Ave Maria
  14. Blue Danube Waltz
  15. Thus Spake Zarathustra - Sunrise
  16. Firebird Suite - Finale
  17. 1812 Overture - Finale: 1812 Overtune - Finale
  18. Fantasia On 'Greensleeves'
  19. Anvil Chorus (II Trovatore)
  20. The Four Seasons - Largo From 'Winter'
  21. Die Walkure: Ride Of The Valkyries

Amazon.com

For those who want the most remembered passages of classical music's best-loved works, here's a package for you. On this bargain priced double-CD, you'll find music from 40 different classical composers; for the most part, the recordings excerpted here are some of the very best. Of course, you only get one Bach sampling (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, played by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra) and one Mozart (A Little Night Music conducted by Herbert von Karajan), but this is still a nice collection--perhaps the starting point for a budding collection of classical music. This set's downfall? Unfortunately, though the liner notes discuss the evolution of classical music chronologically, the tracks are programmed in alphabetical order by composer's last name. This makes for some startling transitions! Emil Gilels's reflective performance of the Adagio from Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata is followed by the crashing cymbals and bombast of Carmen's "March of the Toreadors," a recipe for a heart attack if there ever was one. Still, there's something here for everyone and the liner notes even explain what movies this music can be found in. A nice touch. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Waste of money.......2006-01-12

Watch out for the volume leveling mentioned in another review. Surely the compliers could have come up with a better sort order than by composer. The change in tempo/volume between pieces makes it impossible to enjoy. My two CD's ended up in the trash.

Ken

5 out of 5 stars Great Music Compilation.......2005-08-15

This is a great CD full of many songs that you will recognize and enjoy. If you are someone who likes classical music but doesn't necessarily know which songs or which composers you like, then this CD is for you. You will likely recognize many of the songs as the classical songs you would have picked out to be your favorites.

1 out of 5 stars If you like classical music don't buy this CD........2005-03-11

Most of the tracks were chopped down to 3-4 minutes so some of the best parts of the compositions are missing. I don't know what I was thinking trying to buy 40 classical songs on two CD's. If you really want to enjoy the music you would do better to purchase a CD with fewer, but better quality tracks.

5 out of 5 stars A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music.......2005-02-23

In my years of experience teaching Fine Arts to high school students, I know that the majority, if not all, of the music included on this album is commonly used in collge music appreciation courses. This is an excellent sample of truly all the "greatest hits" of classical music. My students enjoy listening to the music and have later told me when take their required music apreciation courses in college that they "already know it all" because of this CD! The recordings are clear, the selections are passionate, and the listener will gain a familiarity with all of the most commonly heard classical music used in tv commercials, movies, etc.
I recommend this album, along with the boxed set, "Age of the Classics" for anyone who is interested in becoming familiar with the most famous staples of classical music.

5 out of 5 stars A great compilation.......2005-02-09

This cd somes up some of the greatest pieces of instrumental (and is some cases choral) music ever written. It is a great starter for a beginning classical music lover or a quick and easy all-in-one for those of us who study classical music for a living. I highly recommend this cd to anyone who wants to love or already does love classical music.
Saint-Saëns: Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 Saint-Saëns: Greatest Hits

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ASIN: B000002C61
Release Date: 1995-11-14

Tracks:

  1. Samson et Dalila: Bacchanale
  2. Carnival Of The Animals (Chamber Version): No. 13. The Swan
  3. Carnival Of The Animals (Chamber Version): No. 14: Finale
  4. Dance Macabre, Op.40
  5. Suite algerienne, Op. 60: Marche militaire francaise
  6. Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, Op.28
  7. Samson et Dalila: 'Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix'
  8. Concert Piece For Horn & Orchestra, Op.94
  9. Romance, Op.37
  10. Piano Concerto No.2 In G Minor, Op.22: III. Presto
  11. Symphony No.3 In C Minor, Op.78 'Organ': II. Allegro moderato - Presto - Maestoso - Allegro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars the most sensetive music ever.......2005-10-26

This music take me away from every day troubles and brings my soul to a beutiful world of music.Saint-Saent's vision of music is different, his creations are sensitive and intence. He is agreat talent.

5 out of 5 stars Cool Camille.......2003-03-06

I think that the sound of Saint Saens Music is very unique. I think that anyone out there wanting to listen to some excellent writing I assure you that Saint Saens has written it. On behalf of Amazon I would definitely rate this music 5 stars. I thank Amazon for a perfect portrayal of his works. You shoppers out there might want to take a look at buying this.

RIGHT AWAY!!!
-Nick

5 out of 5 stars Astounding!!!.......2000-10-06

I have come accross very few CD's that have 74 minutes of music that I enjoy. This CD is one of those. Mason Jones does a great job on Morceau, everyone likes danse bachannalle, the piano concerto is great, it's just a really enjoyable CD to own. I recommend it highly, it's one of my favorites.

3 out of 5 stars Great Selections, So-So Collection.......2000-06-23

As all good elementary school music teachers know, Saint-Saëns could evoke emotions from a rock. I don't know if it's his masterful command (or creation) of the idioms of music, or whether it's the formal structure of his compositions, but there's never any confusion about how one feels when listening to this Apollo.

This Sony recording supposedly collects his best. It does and it doesn't. The "Danse Macabre"--a perennial Saint Saëns fave--is definitely better than any others on the market--crisper, livelier, and ... er... creepier. And the Bacchanale is also superbly done. (Don't take my word for it though--you can compare these yourself from the various samples.) But as great as these individual pieces are, Sony failed to bring to the "Swan" the rest of the zoo from "Carnivale des Animaux," and, worse, they forgot the "Aquarium," too! Plus, the "Organ Symphony" *must* be heard in its entirety to sound like the serious piece of music that it is.

I haven't found the noumenal Saint-Saëns collection yet. But this one surely isn't phenomenal.

4 out of 5 stars Classical is the best.......2000-06-22

It's composition very good. Thanks Sony for this great album.
Gold: The Definitive Hits Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Andrew LLoyd Webber - Gold Hits
  • The Gold By Andrew
  • The best of Webber
  • THE BEST OF LLOYD WEBBER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN AUDIENCES
  • Super good CD
 Gold: The Definitive Hits Collection
Andrew Lloyd Webber
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ASIN: B0000657XY
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

  1. Superstar - Murray Head w/ the Trinidad Singers (Jesus Christ Superstar)
  2. As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand (Sunset Boulevard)
  3. The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman & Michael Crawford (The Phantom Of The Opera)
  4. You Must Love Me - Madonna (Evita)
  5. Any Dream Will Do-Donny Osmond (Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)
  6. Memory - Betty Buckley (Cats)
  7. Pie Jesus - Charlotte Church (Requiem)
  8. The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford (The Phantom Of The Opera)
  9. I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman (Jesus Christ Superstar)
  10. Don't Cry For Me Argentina -Patti Lupone (Evita)
  11. Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball (Aspects Of Love)
  12. All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman (The Phantom Of The Opera)
  13. The Perfect Year - Glenn Close & Alan Campbell (Sunset Boulevard)
  14. The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones & Sounds Of Blackness (Whistle Down The Wind)
  15. No Matter What - Boyzone (Whistle Down The Wind)
  16. Oh What A Circus - Mandy Patinkin (Evita)
  17. Whistle Down The Wind - Sarah Brightman (Whistle Down The Wind)
  18. Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman & Jose Carrerras (1992 Olympics Theme)

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The critical debate over Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical legacy will no doubt rage for decades. Is he the shrewd populist composer who almost single-handedly revived the moribund stage musical--or a crass, Barnum-esque showman (who almost single-handedly revived the moribund stage musical)? This 18-track anthology chronicles the high points of Sir Andrew's enduring songcraft and the irrefutable impact it's made across a remarkably disparate swath of tastes and genres, from Broadway to Top 40 radio and even the classical repertoire.

If some have accused Lloyd Webber's songs--like "The Music of the Night" (from Phantom of the Opera) and the title tune from Whistle Down the Wind, included here--of having all the melodic and lyrical sophistication of a children's lullaby, that's likely the very element that's made them so appealing to a mass audience. If nothing else, it's a compelling argument for that old notion about it being "the singer, not the song." Indeed, there are few contemporary composers whose music could entice divas from Streisand ("As If We'd Never Said Goodbye" from Sunset Blvd.) to Madonna (Evita's "You Must Love Me") and Charlotte Church ("Pie Jesu" from Requiem) to cover it, let alone forge the very careers of artists like Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. And if there's any substance to that other criticism of Lloyd Webber lifting the melodic ideas of composers from Verdi to John Williams (we swear that's the theme to Jurassic Park bubbling up in Tom Jones's camped-up take on Whistle's "The Vaults of Heaven"), at least, like virtually every major composer, he's stolen--er, borrowed--from the best. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Andrew LLoyd Webber - Gold Hits.......2007-07-13

I sent this CD to my parents and they love it! It is nice to preview the songs on-line instead of with greasy headphones in a music store! The shipping is always speedy and makes sending gifts across the country so much easier.

5 out of 5 stars The Gold By Andrew.......2007-04-23

This cd is a must have for any Webber fan. It has many great songs from his most sucsessful musicals. But something I don't like about this cd is that some of the singer how sings some of the songs arn't the onse that sings the originals. Like "The Phantom Of The Opera" and "Love Changes Everything". Witch is so sad. Couse the original songs are so much better.
But besides that this cd is very good. With manye nice and difficult songs (I've sung some of the myself in siningclass).
So if you like Andrew's music this most sertanly is a most have.

4 out of 5 stars The best of Webber.......2005-09-12

Although I like Andrew Llloyd Webber and his music very much, this collection earns only 4 stars and it's not because of the quality of the music but the level of performers. If a best of collection is made it should contain the best version ever done and this time it's not true. I could write the same review for the European edition (labeled import here) because the blend of the two would be a perfect best of.

Some examples: this version contains Memory sung by Betty Buckley while the Elaine Page version is light years better. Then it contains Patti Lupone's version of Don't Cry For Me Argentina. Even though Madonna wasn't the best Evita, she definitely sung Argentina in a way no-one could before or will ever. Whistle Down The Wind is represented with 3 songs - the place of the Tom Jones song is not here (the same could be said of Tina Arena's song o the European edition). Instead of the TJ song they could have included Take That Look Off Your Face by Marti Webb - one of the best songs by Webber. Pie Jesu from the Requiem is much better sung by Sarah Brightman. These are the faults.

What about the rest? Pure joy and material worth of 6 stars. Superstar, Phantom Of The Opera, Music Of The Night, I Don't Know How To Love Him, All I Ask Of You, No Matter What, Oh What A Circus - wonderful songs and wonderful performers. My all-time favorite from Webber will always be Music Of The Night and the version included here is the mesmerizing adaptation of Michael Crawford.

I don't advise anyone not to buy this album - it's good material, however it's far from being perfect.

4 out of 5 stars THE BEST OF LLOYD WEBBER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN AUDIENCES.......2005-01-31

There are numerous compilations out on the market full of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music. As most people know, Lloyd Webber is the most successful musical composer of all time and many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. This compilation captures some of the best songs he has ever written, he personally supervised it and it is the best thing to have if you can't afford his five-CD compilation called "Now and forever", which was selected and supervised by him as well. You should bear in mind, however, that there are two compilations called Gold out there: The one made for the European and the British market, and this one, made for the American buyers. Some of the songs on both of them are the same, the others are performed by different artists and some can be found only in one of the two. This one here was issued later and it is digitally remastered. Therefore you should check your favourites and buy accordingly, or, if you can, buy them both, since both of them contain interesting songs and performers.

So here are my thoughts about the tracks in this one:

1. "Superstar" and "I don't know how to love him" are both from the concept album of "Jesus Christ Superstar". They sound wonderful as ever, although the orchestrations may seem a bit dated by now.

2. "Sunset Boulevard" is marked here with two songs. Barbra Streisand's powerful voice shines all the way through in "As if we never said goodbye"; it's a shame she never played Norma Desmond on Broadway, since Patti LuPone wasn't allowed to take her Norma to New York, and Glenn Close butchered the role. Her limited vocal abilities were hardly suited for the material, as it is shown by the second Sunset song, "The perfect year", performed by Close and Alan Campbell. They both lack a decent singing voice, so this is the one song I skip regularly. The song itself sounds much better in its single version with pops orchestration, as can be heard on the European version of this compilation, where it is performed by Dina Carroll. This version here can hardly be considered a gold one.

3. "The Phantom of the Opera" is represented by three songs. Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman performance in the song of the same title is amazing. They were both born to play their roles in this show and their voices fit together perfectly. Sarah can hit the high notes in the end like no other Christine. Cliff Richard and Sarah sing the lovely ballad "All I ask of you" with passion, and Cliff has a wonderful warmth in his voice. Finally, Michael Crawford gives his unique and mesmerising interpretation in "The music of the night".

4. The 1996 movie version of "Evita" is Madonna's best role to date and it brought an Academy Award for Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, who wrote "You must love me" especially for the big screen. This is another wonderful ballad with the haunting cello and piano solo. It just proves that Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were the best collaborators. They really should do another musical together.

5. "The Joseph and his amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was Webber's first musical and the signature song "Any dream will do" is performed here by Donny Osmond, who also appeared in the video version. I find his rendition even better than London's Jason Donovan, since Donny isn't strictly bound by the notes and so sings it more casually. A wonderful pop piece.

6."Memory" from "Cats" is probably the most famous of all Webber's songs, recorded by numerous artists. This version is sung by Betty Buckley, who was Broadway's Grizabella. Although Betty's performance can't be considered bad, I prefer Elaine Paige, who sung the song first, in the London production. Elaine has a note of sorrow in her at times husky voice, which I found very intriguing. Her performance can be considered definite, as heard on "Cats" DVD or in her latest two-disc compilation, "Centre stage: The very best of Elaine Paige", issued in May 2004. Still, those who prefer Ms. Buckley or who saw her on stage in this role won't be disappointed.

7. "Pie Jesu" is the best known song from Webber's "Requiem", written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. I'm not too keen on the version included here, performed by Charlotte Church, because her voice isn't as pretty as Sarah Brightman's on the original recording and the tempo is somewhat faster here.

8. "Don't cry for me Argentina" is among my all-time Lloyd Webber's favourites. I like all the ladies who performed "Evita" on the stage and on the screen (Julie Covington, Elaine Paige, Patti LuPone and Madonna), but on this disc is the version I am most satisfied with, since it is sung by Patti LuPone. Ms. LuPone has a very powerful voice with an amazing range and she deserved her Tony Award for this role. She was able to sound both vulnerable and decisive while singing this, whereas the other leading ladies emphasized one or the other in their interpretation. Mandy Patinkin's "Oh what a circus" is not the best, the orchestration is a little bit weak and his voice sounds thin to me. David Essex on the London cast recording is more suitable.

9. "Aspects of love" boast here with its top song, "Love changes everything", performed wonderfully by Michael Ball. It was his #1 hit and is probably one of the most beautiful love anthems ever written.

10. Three songs come from "Whistle down the wind". The studio release of the same title is one of the reasons I bought this compilation, although I already have the European one. It is performed by Sarah Brightman with Lloyd Webber playing the piano and a symphonic orchestra who nicely takes the lead of the main melody. Sarah voice is angelic; she sings it like a little bird. Very charming. Boyzone's "No matter what" was a huge pop hit in the charts. Again, we have a song with the suitable orchestrations and vocals. And lastly, Tom Jones' deep voice in combination with the back vocals of "The Sounds of Blackness" gives a rocking rendition of the church hymn "The vaults of heaven". It can't be found on the European version and Tom's voice shows it hasn't aged. Way to go.

11. For the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Webber wrote, together with his long-time lyricist Don Black, this last song, "Amigos para siempre or Friends for life". It's a nice duet between Sarah Brightman and Jose Carreras, their voices sore when bound together. The melody itself is neat, especially when the orchestra takes the lead.

Besides the fact that some of the performers here were not the best for my taste, there is also the fact that some of Lloyd Webber's shows are omitted in this version, most notably, "Tell me on a Sunday". Also, unlike its European counterpart, this compilation isn't aligned chronologically, so we have 1970 Superstar being the first song, 1993 Sunset Blvd comes the second, followed by The Phantom from 1986 and so on. None the less, this CD is excellent as an introduction to Lloyd Webber's music and one can continue with his cast recordings from there. It's also very handy as a single disc compilation for the American fans.

5 out of 5 stars Super good CD.......2004-12-31

The songs on this CD are great. If you also play piano, the book of the same title goes perfectly with the CD. You can following along with the music and learn the songs on the piano.
Itzhak Perlman's Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Selection of Songs?
  • If you are a violin lover, buy it
  • This is "THE" Greatest Hits alum by Perlman
  • This is a relaxing, however, somewhat disjointed collection.
 Itzhak Perlman's Greatest Hits

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ASIN: B000002RZO
Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

  1. Salut D'amour, Op.12
  2. Songs Without Words, Op.19: Sweet Remembrance
  3. Humoresque
  4. Berceuse, Op.16
  5. Flight Of The Bumble-Bee
  6. The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
  7. The Swan
  8. Cavatina, Op.85, No.3
  9. The Old Folks At Home
  10. Liebesfreud
  11. Moto perpetuo, Op.11
  12. Vocalise, Op.34, No.14
  13. String Quartet Op.11, No.1: Andante cantabile
  14. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55, No.4
  15. Guitarre, Op.45, No.2
  16. Romance In A Major, Op.94, No.2
  17. Nocturne In E Flat, Op.55, No.2
  18. Zapateado, Op.23

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Selection of Songs?.......2006-07-02

Perlman is a man of extraordinary clarity and tonality also one of my favorite violinists. After I finish practicing a piece I usually find a recording to listen to different interpretations. Most of them are by Perlman and Heifetz. Unfortunately this album has some obscure songs and the songs itself do not do justice to Perlman what some other songs may have done. Still it is important to broaden the scope, so I would recommend this to all music connoisseurs :). btw i'm only 16 so...don't take this review too literal huh?

5 out of 5 stars If you are a violin lover, buy it.......2003-01-19

It's beautiful. Simply put.

5 out of 5 stars This is "THE" Greatest Hits alum by Perlman.......2000-12-03

Perlam is already a great player like the whole world knows. But the music selection couldn't better! I espacily like the piano accomplimant. Perlman pays the pieces with true style. The working realtionship between Perlman and the Pianist is truly incredible. Before geting any of Perlman's other greatest hits albums, get this one!

3 out of 5 stars This is a relaxing, however, somewhat disjointed collection........1998-11-12

This collection of familiar tunes will provide a relaxing hour with one of the world's premier violinists. However, the combination of "The Old Folks at Home" and "Motto perpetuo" is somewhat difficult to assimilate. At any rate, Perlman is a listener's joy!
Rags to Riches: The Essential Hits of Scott Joplin
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ASIN: B0009J4OAO
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

  1. Original Rags
  2. Maple Leaf Rag
  3. Easy Winners
  4. Elite Syncopations
  5. The Entertainer
  6. The Cascades
  7. Bethena
  8. Leola
  9. Gladiolas
  10. Searchlight
  11. Fig Leaf Rag
  12. Sugar Cane
  13. Euphonic Sounds
  14. Paragon Rag
  15. Solace
  16. Wall Street Rag
  17. Treemonisha
  18. Magnetic Rag

Album Description

Celebrate the diversity of American music with RAGS TO RICHES: THE ESSENTIAL SCOTT JOPLIN, a comprehensive collection of 18 pieces by one of ragtime's greatest composers. From his signature hit "Maple Leaf Rag" to classics such as "The Entertainer" and "Wall Street Rag", RAGS TO RICHES: THE ESSENTIAL SCOTT JOPLIN contains some of the most revered tunes in musical history and will be treasured by music fans for years to come.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Scott and I Smile.......2007-08-01

Rich, yet not cloying
Aggressive, yet reflective
Bouncy, yet wistfully romantic
Robert Strickland transports the soul of Scott Joplin's Ragtime
Scott and I smile.

4 out of 5 stars What the heck???.......2007-03-20

Music is great, as is the playing. However, the last song is not Magnetic Rag but rather the same version of Maple Leaf Rag heard earlier on the album.

What is with that?

5 out of 5 stars More Than Excellent.......2006-08-16

I had previously purchased a Scott Joplin CD and was disappointed by the dull quality and dispirited playing by the artist. This CD more than makes up for it. The music was beautifully performed and the recording was very clear. Every piece was perfect!
Jerry Lee Lewis - 18 Original Sun Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • GREAT FUN, GO TELL ELVIS TO O.D. IN HIS BATHTUB!
  • Sound is old-not new like today
 Jerry Lee Lewis - 18 Original Sun Greatest Hits
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ASIN: B0000032D0
Release Date: 1989-06-19

Tracks:

  1. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
  2. Great Balls Of Fire
  3. Breathless
  4. High School Confidential
  5. What'd I Say
  6. Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
  7. Matchbox
  8. Jambalaya
  9. When The Saints Go Marchin' In
  10. Lewis Boogie
  11. It'll Be Me (Single Version)
  12. All Night Long
  13. Big Blon' Baby
  14. Crazy Arms
  15. Ubangi Stomp
  16. Big Legged Woman
  17. Put Me Down
  18. Wild One

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While Lewis's Sun sessions between 1956 and 1963 are legendarily eclectic (everything from Stephen Foster to Hank Williams to a rewrite of the Midnighters' "Sexy Ways"), this single-disc distillation sticks mainly to rock and country veins. The records that made the Killer a short-lived yet serious challenger to Elvis--"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Great Balls of Fire"--are here, in addition to lesser known but equally hot sides such as "It'll Be Me" and the blindingly dirty-minded "Big Legged Woman." A key collection from one of America's greatest recorded talents. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Killer leaves me ....Breathless!!!.......2007-06-12

Because there are so many compilations out there of Jerry Lee's Sun recordings, and this CD has only 18 songs on it, I'll say this is a fantastic introduction to his classic material. He recorded an enormous amount of material for the Sun label, but this is still a must-have, especially for anyone who doesn't have any of his songs.
You could say that Jerry Lee is the real king of rock'n'roll, certainly one of the founding fathers, and much wilder than Elvis. But really, who cares who the "King" of rock'n'roll is anyway? Yes, Elvis was great and historically important, but so were so many others (many of whom were much more musically talented) including Jerry Lee. The real wild man of Sun Records is still rocking after all these years-a true survivor!

5 out of 5 stars They don't call him "Killer" for nothing!.......2006-09-12

Jerry Lee Lewis is truly the King Of Rock and Roll (sorry Elvis).
This CD contains all the major hits plus many other rockin' tunes Jerry Lee recorded on the fabled Sun label.
The sound quality is first-rate.
I only wish there were some decent liner notes.

5 out of 5 stars Leaves You Breathless--ah!.......2006-04-25

When I was a little kid, I remember watching Jerry Lee Lewis on some TV show or other and finding him a little scary. All that manic energy. He looked dangerous. When I got a little older, I decided that was a good thing.

Of course, coming of age in the age of psychedelia, I might have found Jerry Lee a little passe--but one of the good things about that era was that there really was an appreciation of what went down before. The best 60s groups were always quick to credit their artistic forefathers. Certainly that was the case with the Beatles and the Stones. The Beatles, like Jerry Lee here, did a version of "Matchbox" in their day, certainly a nod toward the greats of the previous decade.

Jerry Lee is known primarily for a handful of hard driving, piano based rockers like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shankin'..." Aficionados (and knowlegeable dilettantes) know that he had a lot more up his sleeve than that. OK, so he couldn't turn in a masterful ballad, but there's still enough variety in the uptempo numbers to satisfy any discriminating rock'n'roll fan. What can you say about a collection that includes a rollicking "When The Saints Go Marchin' In" and then turns around and offers up a frankly salacious "Big Legged Woman" for your listening pleasure. Call it your basic Southern dichotomy--that largely unself-concsious blend of the sacred and the profane. Stylistically it provides textbook example after example of rock's links to the blues and C&W. It's all part of the gumbo, and it's all pretty darn tasty.







5 out of 5 stars GREAT FUN, GO TELL ELVIS TO O.D. IN HIS BATHTUB!.......2005-12-16


Jerry Lee Lewis is the real king of Rock and Roll. Well, he's way better than Elvis, for sure. Jerry Lee Lewis was wilder, way more fun, and way more charismatic. Just watch GREAT BALLS OF FIRE, that is one cool movie. ELVIS is lame, I can't stand his songs, but JERRY LEE LEWIS I can put on at a party and people will get shakin! In fact there will be a WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN' if that tune is playing. This collection here is the most satisfying, sure AMAZON highlights the other SUN collection (25 hits) over this one (18), but this is the better collection. While the other one has more songs, it doesn't include WILD ONE, which is absolutely key if you are going to purchase some JERRY LEE. This version sticks to the killer, and it includes WILD ONE, which is a short song... but its so good. I can usually listen to it ten times over, and you mix in the other fifties gems BIG LEGGED WOMAN, HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL, or GREAT BALLS OF FIRE and you have one fun assed piece of American rock and roll. Everybody will enjoy this stuff!

3 out of 5 stars Sound is old-not new like today.......2005-08-18

I can tell you that I love Jerry Lee and his songs. The only thing I didn't like about this CD is that it sounds old. It sounds like a record being played instead of a CD. It's not clear or crisp like a CD you would buy today, but it does have all of his classics on it.
Habits Old And New: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 5
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • This is the real Hank Williams Jr in my opinion
  • HANK IS THE MAN
  • The old stuff
 Habits Old And New: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 5
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Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000DAW
Release Date: 1995-03-14

Tracks:

  1. Old Habits
  2. Dinasaur
  3. Kaw-Liga
  4. Here I Am Fallin' Again
  5. The Blues Man
  6. All In Alabama
  7. The American Way
  8. Move It On Over
  9. Won't It Be Nice
  10. If You Don't Like Hank Williams

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The family tradition is strong here.......2004-10-12

Hank's has always shown the influence of his father while being distinct from it. The influence is most obvious in the many covers of his father's songs (albeit done in Junior's own style) and the many songs that are, in one way or other, about his father. On this album, the family influence is stronger than ever. There are covers of Kaw-liga and Move it on over, while there are two songs about his father - The blues man and If you don't like Hank Williams. His father also gets mentioned in Dinosaur.

All those tracks are great but the standout track here is the title track, a superb ballad about how some old habits can be broken more easily than others. Here I am again and Won't it be nice are other excellent ballads. Hank gets on his soapbox in The American way. Hank sings about the south (as he often does) in All in Alabama.

This is yet another classic album from Hank, mixing country, blues and rock in his own unique way.

5 out of 5 stars Best Album.......2003-04-25

This album in my opinion is one of Hank's best. The song "Old Habits" is one of my all time fanorite Hank songs. "Dinosaur" is right next to it. You can't go wrong by buying it. The whole album is great it tells alot about Hank and how he thinks about things. This has to be the appitomy of hank's albums.

5 out of 5 stars This is the real Hank Williams Jr in my opinion.......2003-01-09

It just shows how great he can sing country music when he leaves the rock guitar out. He's good both ways but great this way. I recommend everybody whos a fan of him or country music buy this. Also if you liked the movie Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr Story and you loved the songs that played in the background then you'll really love it cause its got three songs from the movie on it. 1. Here I am Fallin' Again 2. The Blues Man 3. All in Alabama. All great songs Its simply a GREAT album.

5 out of 5 stars HANK IS THE MAN.......2002-07-14

this is an awsome album.my favorite song is ALL IN ALABAMA.there are no bad songs on this(A HABIT HANK HAS BEEN IN).alot of feeling went into this album.BUY IT,HEAR IT,LOVE IT. its that simple.thanx hank.

5 out of 5 stars The old stuff.......2002-06-21

This is an oustanding album but does anyone expect anything less from ole Bocephus.Too bad country isnt like this anymore..Huh?All the tracks are good and tell the stories of everyday life.Bring back the outlaw country!!!
The Skyliners - The Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Manufacturer: Original Sound
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000034JR
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Since I Don't Have You
  2. This I Swear
  3. I'll Be Seeing You
  4. Stardust
  5. If I Loved You
  6. Warm
  7. Blossoms In The Snow
  8. Believe Me
  9. Lonely Way
  10. How Much
  11. It Happened Today
  12. Pennies From Heaven
  13. Zing Went The Strings
  14. Happy Time
  15. One Night, One Night
  16. Tomorrow
  17. Lorraine From Spain
  18. I Can Dream, Can't I
  19. Tired Of Me
  20. When I Fall I Love

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One Of The All-Time Great Songs.......2007-07-28

When The Skyliners made their 1959 debut on the Calico label with Since I Don't Have You, little did they realize they were introducing one of the most enduring ballads ever to emerge from that decade. Simply put, no Golden Oldies collection is complete without that wonderful song. Backed with One Night, One Night (also included here), it rose to # 12 Billboard Hot 100 and # 3 R&B in April.

That their initial song, and the follow-up hit, This I Swear [# 26 Hot 100/# 20 R&B in July b/w Tomorrow - also included] scored higher within the R&B market is even more surprising when you consider that the Pittsburgh quintet - lead Jimmy Beaumont, tenors Wally Lester and Janey Vogel, baritone Joe VerScharen, and bass voice/guitarist Jackie Taylor - were white.

In November 1959, however, their third release, It Happened One Day, only managed a # 59 Hot 100 b/w Lonely Way (not included). On all of their hits to this point they were backed by the orchestra of Lannie Martin. In July 1960 their fourth hit, Pennies From Heaven, was also limited to the pop charts, peaking at # 24 Hot 100 b/w I'll Be Seeing You (omitted here).

After that the group split up, with Beaumont going solo for the Colpix, May, Bang, Sceptor, and Capitol labels with mediocre results (Ev'rybody's Cryin', a # 100 Hot 100 in late 1961 for May Records was his only solo hit).

In 1965 Taylor then resurrected The Skyliners as lead singer, together with with Sharon Taylor, Tommy Davis, Gene Molinaro, and Robert Peckman and, on the Jubilee label, had a # 34 R&B/# 72 Hot 100 hit with The Loser [b/w Everything Is Fine - not part of this package].

In the late Sixties/early Seventies the original members got together again to perform at R&R revivals and even cut an LP for the Buddah label. Then, in early 1975, under the billing Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners, Where Have They Gone barely made the Hot 100 at # 100 b/w I Could Have Loved You So Well on the Capitol label. Neither is in this volume.

Sadly, Janet Vogel committed suicide on February 21, 1980 at the age of 38.

As I said, there is hardly an oldies multi-artist compilation out there that doesn't feature Since I Don't Have You, but I still recommend this volume as an essential addition to any serious oldies collection.

4 out of 5 stars Doo Wop!.......2007-05-24

Doo Wop at its best. Great voices. First two songs are hallmarks of an era.

5 out of 5 stars Big Hit.......2007-05-14

This is the best of the Skyliners. If you are into doo wop and old music from the 50's and 60's, this is one for your car CD player! We have a 34 Ford 5 window coupe, and we play this while we're driving.

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-03-09

According to my friends and myself, I'm the acknowledged "King Of The Dusties". Therefore, this kind of music is the best of the best. Some of the songs I bought during my teen years and I appreciate music like this even more after I hear what is on the air these. That, and the fact that I'm a former musician/singer, this fits my style!

5 out of 5 stars SIMPLY ELEGANT.......2006-05-27

DON'T ORDER THIS RECORD BECAUSE SINCE I DONT HAVE YOU AND THIS I SWEAR ARE ON HERE. THOSE ARE ON ALL KINDS OF COMPILATIONS AND THE RADIO EVERY DAY.ITS ALL THOSE OTHER GREAT SONGS THAT YOU DONT HEAR ON THE OLDIES THAT ARE THE REAL TREAT OF THIS CD. ITS UNBELIEVABLE HOW GOOD THEY ARE, ITS HARD TO PICK ONLY ONE FAVORITE BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL GREAT ARRANGEMENTS OF FANTASTIC SONGS BOTH THEIR ORIGINALS AND COVERS. JUST LISTEN TO I'LL BE SEEING YOU, BELIEVE ME, LONELY WAY, HOW MUCH, WARM, IF I CAN DREAM CANT I, WHEN I FALL IN LOVE, AND STARDUST. A CD JUST DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT. BUY IT YOU WONT BE SORRY.

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