Can't Get There From Here (+2 Bonus Trac [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. Rollin Stoned
2. Ain't No Shame
3. Silent Night
4. Saint Lorraine
5. In The Tradition
6. Freedome Song
7. Gone To The Dogs
8. Wooden Jesus
9. Sister Mary
10. Loveless Age
11. Psychedelic Hurricane
12. Hey Mister
13. Hey Bull Dog
14. Shine On

Editorial Reviews

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German Version with Two Exclusive Bonus Tracks: 'hey Bulldog' and 'shine On'.

Can't Get There From Here (+2 Bonus Trac,Great White,Portr
Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
  • Top Shelf
  • TERRIFIC CD'S
  • Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
  • Great Compilation!
Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
  12. Seasons Of Love-
  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
  14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
Can't Get There from Here
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not the top 100, but...
  • Doesn't make for good listening... at all
  • A WELL WRITTEN AND INTELLIGENT ROCK ALBUM
  • Just didn't bring me back to the old days.
  • BUY THIS ALBUM, YOU WONT REGRET IT
Can't Get There from Here
Great White
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ASIN: B00000JH1Q
Release Date: 1999-07-06

Tracks:

  1. Rollin' Stoned
  2. Ain't No Shame
  3. Silent Night
  4. Saint Lorraine
  5. In The Tradition
  6. Freedom Song
  7. Gone To The Dogs
  8. Wooden Jesus
  9. Sister Mary
  10. Loveless Age
  11. Psychedelic Hurricane
  12. Hey Mister

Album Details

German Version with Two Exclusive Bonus Tracks: 'hey Bulldog' and 'shine On'.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Not the top 100, but..........2006-09-06

I recently came up with my own list of what I believe are to be the greatest 100 albums in rock history. This one is probably around 101. When I bought this upon it's release in 1999, I couldn't stop listening to it. Rollin' Stoned was a great pick me up tune and the rest of the record just seemed to flow so well together. 2006... It is so hard to write a review of this album. It has great songs, great writing, great singing and great musicianship. I think what I miss on this record that always seems to be a big part of every Great White CD is that big song with the over the top bass line. (Mista Bone on Twice Shy, Hand on the Trigger on Let it Rock or Lady Red Light on Once Bitten) Gone to the dogs could have been that song here, but the band din't pull that off. Silent Night seems like a classic that has poor lyrics.

I would have loved to included this in my top 100 albums of all time, but the few flaw that i brought up made me place it just below that. Now this is a must have for any fan of Great White, but for starters I'd go with Twice Shy, Hooked or Let it Rock

1 out of 5 stars Doesn't make for good listening... at all.......2006-05-31

Great White have always had 3 advantages over their 80s era contemporaries: a continued love of blues-based rock, Micheal Lardie's writing and Jack Russell's voice- one of the strongest, and most underrated in rock.

But with the release of this album, 2 of those 3 are nowhere to be found and Russell's voice can't carry the whole load alone.

The music is bar-room rock-by-numbers and Lardie's usual deft touch has deserted him for cringe-worthy cliche:

"Every now and then I like to pick up the phone/ and make a call down memory lane"

"let the world be still tonight/let the fire be the only light"

There's no sense of irony and just a empty feeling of going through the motions with the entire album. I'm astonished to see its 5 star average and so many fans calling it the band's best work: I can only attribute this to loyalty and sentimentality following the band's troubles of several years past. If you want to hear Great White's best recent work, don't go past "Psycho City" for its balls out rock and several examples of Lardie's best power ballads, or "Great Zeppelin" for Russell's astonising vocals as the band play tribute to Led Zeppelin. But avoid this album at all costs.

5 out of 5 stars A WELL WRITTEN AND INTELLIGENT ROCK ALBUM.......2004-06-09

This Album is a great testimonial to the overall talent,style,and magic that GREAT WHITE brought to rock music fans all over the world. The songs are mature and well written, both musically and lyrically. I don't understand why this excellent album did not receive more support and publicity from the music industry, and from the so-called Rock Radio stations around the world. This is music that will reach into your mind, heart, and soul. I strongly encourage all Great White Fans to purchase this Album, and listen to it with an open mind. As for GREAT WHITE Band Members, I think you should restart the band with the same players that appeared on the "HOOKED" Album. I know that the Rhode Island incident will always haunt you, and cause a lot of self-doubt, but real fans of Rock&Roll music would really like to have you guys back with a new Album! Nobody in their "right mind" really blames the band members for what happened on that ill-fated night. I know that I would eagerly show up for any future "reunion" show that features the band's original players. So when-ever you can "face the day" of playing the music that only GREAT WHITE can deliver, all of your fans will be waiting! Good luck to the band members and all of their family and friends! We who love you will never forget you! If Tony Montana(Bass) and Mark Kendal(guitar) read this---"you can come back baby, 'cause Rock&Roll never forgets"!!!

3 out of 5 stars Just didn't bring me back to the old days........2003-11-07

I have been a huge Great White fan since I saw them live in 1990. When this album came out, I was going through some major withdrawls after the disppointment of Sail Away. I gave it a spin and yea, the opening track was that same old Great White, but the rest of the album let me down. Russell's vocals seemed strained and really showed his age. In my opinion, their last great album was Psycho City. It's a shame they're gone now, but maybe they will reform and play the great old stuff again.

5 out of 5 stars BUY THIS ALBUM, YOU WONT REGRET IT.......2003-03-03

I just wanted to say that I bought this album when it was first released And 3 years later i'm still listening to it. It's not getting old! It's definatly top notch, one of their best. Almost every song rocks. And the ballads are great as well.
If you're a rock fan you won't be disapointed with this one.
Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • As Always, Hilarious
  • Spoof Odessey worth the laughs!
  • better to be "Lost in Space"
  • Stretched Thin
  • Do the Math
Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey

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ASIN: B0000584UL
Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

  1. Forbidden Broadway 2001: Another Op'nin, 'Another Show
  2. Futuristic Stewardess/Usherette: Come Fly With Me
  3. Judi Dench: Why Can't The English?
  4. Trouble In New Tork City: Trouble
  5. The Music Man Revival 2001: Till There Was You
  6. Cole Porter: You're The Top/From The Moment On
  7. Kiss Me, Kate Revival 2001: Wunderbar
  8. I Hate Ben - Marin Mazzie: I Hate Men
  9. Cheryl Ladd In Annie Get Your Gun: There's No Business Like Show Business
  10. Miss Saigon Farewell: Why God Why?
  11. Saturday Night Fiasco: Stayin' Alive
  12. Gwen Verdon & The Fosse Dancers: I'm A Brass Band/Steam Heat
  13. Liza Minnelli 2001/Alan Cumming in Cabaret: Wilkommen
  14. Let's Run Times Square Again: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
  15. Ethel Merman & Elton John: I've Got Rhythm/Old Fashioned Wedding
  16. Beauty's Been Decreased: Beauty And The Beast
  17. Being Lupone: Being Alive
  18. Sondheim's Blues: Buddy's Blues
  19. Streisand's Farewell Tour: Happy Days Are Here Again/Mame
  20. Les Miz 2001 - Edith Piaf/Milord
  21. Aida - Amneris Intro: Every Story Is A Love Story/Heather Headley/It's Cheesy: Easy As Life
  22. Elaborate Sets (Aida Cont.): Elaborate Lives
  23. Angela Lansbury: I Don't Want To Know
  24. The Full Monty: Let It Go
  25. 76 Hit Shows: 76 Trombones
  26. Bows-Ta-Ta Folks: Another Op'nin, 'Another Show
  27. Joseph And The Amazing High 'C': Any Dream Will Do

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars As Always, Hilarious.......2007-05-03

This is so funny! Like all the Forbidden Broadway cds, its another knock-out. I feel like such a crazy person when I am in the car driving and I just burst out laughing. Its great and a must have for any Forbidden Broadway fan.

3 out of 5 stars Spoof Odessey worth the laughs!.......2002-04-14

I enjoyed "Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey." This recording has some truly genius material, and although these actors' impersonations of famous Broadway stars aren't as strong as they have been in the past, the CD has a lot to recommend it.

Particularly strong is Track 16, "Let's do an old fashioned show tune," featuring Elton John and Ethel Merman duking it out over AIDA, which Merman says is "putting everyone here through hell." Likewise, Track 15, "Let's Ruin Times Square Again," tickles my funny bone. Also wonderful are the satires of Beauty and the Beast, Angela Lansbury, and the Full Monty; Gerard Alessandrini's done a tremendous job with these! In addition, this CD's introductory song is much stronger than those on the previous volumes of Forbidden Broadway. It really sets the tone for the best parts of this recording.

Unfortunately, with a few notable exceptions, the first half of the CD is a bit thin, which is why I give this recording 3 out of 5 stars: Even though it entertains me, there's a lot I have to skip over. For example, the Liza Minelli spoof annoying (though, I admit, a little funny), and in the Music Man revival satire, their Robert Preston impersonator sounds *nothing* like the original. (In earlier recordings, the actors *did* sound like the people they claimed to be.)

The good news is that the CD has 30 tracks in all, so even though there are 13 that I dislike, I just love the rest... I do recommend it!

2 out of 5 stars better to be "Lost in Space".......2001-12-31

First and foremost, this CD is really for diehard fans of Forbidden Broadway, those of us who want the good, the bad and the ugly on the cd rack. I was extremely unimpressed with the latest offering.

While I agree with some of the other reviewers that there is some nice work, I don't know that Saturday Night Fiasco and Sondheim's Blues are sufficient to carry the rest of the tracks. Not much seems new or worse yet, important. Disney isn't new, nor is Les Miz. And while pointing out what is stale and pedestrian on Broadway was amusing on the last couple of releases, this Forbidden Broadway spoof clearly has joined the list of stale and pedestrian.

While there is some nice material on this disc, I really didn't laugh out loud, and that is why I have always bought these in the past.

If Alessandrini reduces the show to the same complaints of the same shows and then replaying lightly tweaked versions of past numbers, Trouble and Alan Cumming in Cabaret specifically, then he has himself is on the becoming a revival - and we know what he thinks of revivals.

The repeats might even be acceptable if there was something fresh in the perfomance, but both were done much better on their respective discs. I think Danny Gurwin is a great comedian, but he doesn't shine in either of these numbers. We also need a recording with no Ethel Merman or Liza numbers - give them a rest already. And why bring back Streisand with such a poor imitation? The earlier Barbara's were dead on vocal impressions as well as speech patterns. If you aren't going to improve on it, then don't drag it back out.

Alessandrini suggests that this is one of the best casts he has ever worked with. I don't know what he bases that on, but I beg to differ, either cast with Bryan Batt was significantly better, although they worked with fresh, clever material. Still, those recordings had verocious talent that brought Gerard's stinging wit to life for those of us who can't see every new production of FB.

Maybe it is time to go to off Broadway productions, or to the radio or the movies for some new ideas. Or else promise no references to the Gap, Disney, or Chorus Boys, (way over used on this recording), along with a Merman and Liza free season. Start from scratch. That might give us hope that Forbidden Broadway too might not be dead.

3 out of 5 stars Stretched Thin.......2001-03-26

I just saw the stage production of Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey. I agree with the other reviewers who feel that Alessandrini is no longer at the top of his game. Perhaps he should lay off for a year or three and let Broadway present new things for him to lampoon - as it always will.

The opening sequence is forced and unfunny, and clearly in place only to batter the listener with the "2001" theme. Unlike a previous reviewer, I found the Judi Dench parody hysterical, though I question its accuracy.

The "Trouble" parody is, as it always was, incomplete and thin. My dear friend John Kenrick (...) did a better job with it - included the segments of the original song that GA left out, and in a funnier fashion. The Cole Porter parody is marginally amusing, but the Brian Mitchell/Marin Mazzie parody is dead on the mark, and VERY funny.

The parody of Cheryl Ladd remains in the show, although she's no longer in "Annie Get Your Gun" - Reba McIntyre is now in the role. Similarly, he stabs at Alan Cumming, who is no longer playing the Emcee. These numbers, while funny, lack punch. On the other hand, he once again skewers long time target Patti LuPone with an hysterical new parody of Being Alive. I suppose she's innately funnier, after all these years, than Alan Cumming, who is, after all, a relative newcomer.

The Rocky Horror parody is amusing, and the observation that sex has moved off 42nd Street and onto the Broadway stage is not without merit. The Beauty parody is amusing, and apt, but as has already been noted, GA has been clobbering us with the Disnification of Broadway for years now. I suppose he finds some glee in the fading success of this particular show.

I must say that while Gurwin is not the greatest singer, "Sondheim's Blues" is the most brilliant piece I've heard from Alessandrini in years. It's absolutely dead on. The friends I was with had never seen nor heard "Follies" and completely missed the point, but I was in stitches.

The "10 Years More" (which does not appear on this album, but remains in the show) has really begun to wear thin, especially with the closing this year of Cats and Miss Saigon. The Cameron Macintosh British mega-musicals are finally releasing their grip on Broadway, and this isn't as funny any more.

Broadway, despite the naysayers, will never die... and apparently, neither will Forbidden Broadway. I don't think it should - but I do think it needs a rest.

2 out of 5 stars Do the Math.......2001-03-15

Four CDs cover the first 20 Years of Forbidden Broadway, Gerard Alessandrini's viciously witty satire of New York Theatre. The last year has seen Three new CDs, FB "Cleans Up Its Act" "20th Anniversary Edition" and now "2001 a Spoof Odyssey". Do the math.

Alessandrini is running out of ideas, and is spreading the remaining ones too thin. . Sanitized Time Square - Been there. Disnified Broadway - Done that, and so many times. Asinine casting faux pas, plotless pointless set-monster musicals, and Ethel Merman and Liza. We've heard it all before - and last time, it was funnier.

Now normally when a writer (or director or actor) has truly entertained me on numerous occasions, I'll forgive the odd show that disappoints. This would be the case here except for two things: Alessandrini is in the vicious parody business - he's never spared anyone else Besides, if he's going to actually include couplets like: "If lyrics are no longer witty... Then I don't want to go " he's inviting the pans.

When you hear the AIDA lampoon, you'll be reminded of the dim bulb in Cyrano de Bergerac who taunts the hero with the brilliant witticism: Your nose is very large

Yes, there are a few true Forbidden Broadway tracks on Spoof Odyssey. Dame Judi Dench singing "Why can't Americans do theatre like the Brits?" (with apologies to My Fair Lady), I Hate Ben (with apologies to Kiss Me Kate) and about 1/3 of "Let's Ruin Time Square Again" (no apologies necessary to Rocky Horror which understands how easy it is for good parody to go bad). Oh yes, there is one absolutely true Forbidden Broadway track: TROUBLE - yes, the same Trouble from Volume 3 which was just re-released on the 20th Anniversary compilation - and it's back again with a more hackneyed Robert Preston impersonation and all of 4 words changed. Granted it's one of the better bits, more worthy of rerunning than say, referring to Miss Saigon as Viet-Numb, but oh, he reran that gag too
The Michael Feinstein Anthology
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ASIN: B000065DVH
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

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  2. Isn't It Romantic
  3. Swinging On A Star
  4. Ask Me Again
  5. Rhode Island Is Famous For You
  6. 'S Wonderful
  7. Wonder Why
  8. Too Marvelous For Words
  9. Where Do You Start
  10. Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
  11. Easy To Love
  12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
  13. Who Are You Now?
  14. You're An Education
  15. You Are There
  16. Sophisticated Swing
  17. Love Can Change The Stars
  18. Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
  19. Half Of April (Most Of May)
  20. Marianne
  21. They Can't Take That Away From Me
  22. I Love A Piano

Tracks:

  1. That's Entertainment
  2. My Favorite Year
  3. Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
  4. I Never Felt Better
  5. Someone To Watch Over Me
  6. Kiss Her Now
  7. The Ugly Bug Ball
  8. For You, For Me, Forever More
  9. The Mole People
  10. And So To Bed
  11. You're All The World To Me
  12. Old Friend
  13. Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
  14. Pattisserie
  15. Open Your Eyes
  16. For Love Alone
  17. I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
  18. Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
  19. My Romance
  20. Love Is Here To Stay
  21. Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

5 out of 5 stars Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

5 out of 5 stars He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

5 out of 5 stars A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.
Golden Greats: Greatest Broadway Hits
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A bargain collection of showtunes
Golden Greats: Greatest Broadway Hits

Manufacturer: Golden Greats
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005USEJ
Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

  1. Ouverture - Orchestra
  2. Something Wonderfull - Dorothy Sarnoff
  3. Doin' What Comes Natur'lly - Ethel Merman
  4. Life Upon the Wicked Stage - Colette Lyons
  5. So in Love - Patricia Morison
  6. You'll Never Walk Alone - Jan Clayton, Christine Johnson
  7. Bill - Carol Bruce
  8. Hello, Young Lovers - Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bloody Mary - Male Chorus
  10. I Can't Say No - Celeste Holm
  11. This Was a Real Nice Clambake - Jan Clayton,
  12. Oklahoma! - Alfred Drake
  13. Sue Me - Vivian Blaine, Sam Levene
  14. Woman Is a Sometime Thing - Edward Matthews
  15. Some Enchanted Evening - Ezio Pinza,
  16. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' - Todd Duncan, Todd Duncan
  17. Guys and Dolls - Douglas Deane, Stubby Kaye, Johnny Silver
  18. It Ain't Necessarily So - Lawrence Tibbett
  19. Make Believe - Jan Clayton
  20. Wonderful Guy - Mary Martin
  21. They Say It's Wonderful - Ethel Merman
  22. When the Children Are Asleep - Jean Darling, Eric Mattson
  23. More I Cannot Wish You - Pat Rooney, Sr., Pat Rooney, Sr.
  24. Puzzlement - Yul Brynner
  25. I Got Lost in His Arms - Ethel Merman

Tracks:

  1. Overture...Summertime - Anne Brown
  2. Why Can't You Behave? - Lisa Kirk, Harold Lang
  3. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man - Carol Bruce
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business - Chorus
  5. If I Were a Bell - Isabel Bigley
  6. People Will Say That We're in Love - Alfred Drake, Joan Roberts
  7. Bess, You Is My Woman Now - Anne Brown
  8. Luck Be a Lady Tonight - Robert Alda
  9. Shall I Tell You What I Think of You? - Gertrude Lawrence
  10. Girl That I Marry - Ray Middleton
  11. Nobody Else But Me - Jan Clayton
  12. Carousel Waltz - Orchestra
  13. Dites-Moi - Barbara Luna
  14. Ol' Man River - Kenneth Spencer
  15. Summertime
  16. Many a New Day - Joan Roberts
  17. Blow High, Blow Low - Murvyn Vye
  18. It Takes a Long Pull to Get There - Edward Matthews
  19. You've Got to Be Carefully Taught - Billy Tabbert
  20. We Open in Venice - Alfred Drake
  21. I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair - Mary Martin
  22. Who Do You Love, I Hope? - Kathleen Carnes, Robert Lenn
  23. I've Never Been in Love Before - Robert Alda
  24. Tom, Dick or Harry - Lisa Kirk
  25. I Whistle a Happy Tune - Gertrude Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York - Lynn Murray, Lynn Murray
  2. Almost Like Being in Love - Marion Bell, Dave Brooks, David Brooks
  3. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - Vivienne Segal
  4. Beat out Dat Rhythm on a Drum - June Hawkins
  5. How Are Things in Glocca Morra? - Ella Logan
  6. Old Devil Moon - Ella Logan
  7. South American Way - Carmen Miranda
  8. September Song - Walter Huston
  9. This Is the Army, Mister Jones - Irving Berlin
  10. Takin' a Chance on Love - Ethel Waters
  11. My Heart Belongs to Daddy - Mary Martin
  12. Anything Goes - Jeanne Aubert & The Four Admirals
  13. You're the Top - Jeanne Aubert & The Four Admirals
  14. I Get a Kick Out of You - Ethel Merman
  15. Night and Day - Fred Astaire
  16. I Got Rhythm - Red Nichols & His Orchestra
  17. Someone to Watch Over Me - Gertrude Lawrence
  18. Fascinatin' Rhythm - Adele Astaire, Fred Astaire
  19. Strike Up the Band - Red Nichols & His Orchestra
  20. Makin' Whoopee - Eddie Cantor
  21. Heatwave - Ethel Waters
  22. Easter Parade - Clifton Webb
  23. She Didn't Say Yes - Peggy Wood
  24. I've Told Every Little Star - Mary Ellis
  25. Johnny One Note - Lynn Murray, Lynn Murray

Album Description

Import exclusive, budget price compilation featuring Broadway classics like 'You'll Never Walk Alone', 'Summertime', & There's No Business Like Show Business', performed by Ethel Merman, Gertrude Lawrence, Celeste Holm, & many more. 75 tracks in all. Standard double jewel case. Disky. 2001.

Album Details

3 CD set

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A bargain collection of showtunes.......2005-08-19

This bargain collection of showtunes is highlighted by the composition of Kurt Weill and the uniquely rolling tongue of Colette Lyons. I have a complaint about this compilation. It includes "Ol' Man River", but it excludes Al Jolson's rendition of "Ol' Man River." Otherwise, this collection gives you ample bang for your buck.
Can't Get There from Here
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Can't Get There from Here
    Great White
    Manufacturer: Jvc Japan
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    PunkPunk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00000JCVG
    Release Date: 1999-08-03

    Tracks:

    1. Rollin' Stoned
    2. Ain't No Shame
    3. Silent Night
    4. Saint Lorraine
    5. In the Tradition
    6. Freedom Song
    7. Gone to the Dogs
    8. Wooden Jesus
    9. Sister Mary
    10. Loveless Age
    11. Psychedelic Hurricane
    12. Hey Mister
    13. Good Die Young

    Album Description

    Japanese edition of the veteran hard rock outfit's 1999 album with 'If The Good Die Young' added as a bonus track, for a total of 13 selections. Produced by Night Ranger's Jack Blades.

    Album Details

    Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: The Good Die Young.
    Can't Get There from Here
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • emotion
    Can't Get There from Here
    Davis Coen
    Manufacturer: 219 Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Contemporary BluesContemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
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    1. Blues from the Get-Go

    ASIN: B000CS45BU
    Release Date: 2006-01-24

    Tracks:

    1. What's Wrong
    2. Soft As Heaven
    3. That's Alright
    4. Fool's Gold
    5. 21st Century
    6. Good Mornin' Little School Girl
    7. Don't Leave Me Here
    8. Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down
    9. Memphis
    10. Pay Day
    11. Fool's Names
    12. You Got To Move
    13. Take You To Japan
    14. Dream High

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars emotion.......2006-11-23

    you mast hear! great voice! so much emotions, i fall in love in this cd.brigitte
    Songs of Yesterday for Today
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Songs of Yesterday for Today

      Manufacturer: Romeo Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0007OP0YA
      Release Date: 2005-03-01

      Tracks:

      1. By Strauss
      2. So in Love
      3. Alone Together
      4. I'm Old Fashioned
      5. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
      6. Man I Love
      7. Way You Look Today
      8. Here's That Rainy Day
      9. I Can't Get Started
      10. Lucky to Be Me
      11. How Deep Is the Ocean?
      12. But Beautiful
      13. You're Nearer
      14. Come Rain or Come Shine
      15. Nearness of You
      16. After You
      17. There Will Never Be Another You
      18. Shadow of Your Smile
      19. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
      20. You Don't Know What Love Is
      Can't Get There From Here
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        Can't Get There From Here
        Central City
        Manufacturer: Central City
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B0009DWULU

        Product Description

        10 songs: 1) Can't Get There From Here; -- 2) I'm Ready To Win; -- 3) Sweet Nothings; -- 4) For Your Love; -- 5) Next Time; -- 6) Without You; -- 7) For A Girl Like You; -- 8) Heartbreaking Kind; 9) They've Got Love; -- 10) Standing On The Promises.
        Can't Get There From Here (+2 Bonus Trac
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • Not the top 100, but...
        • Doesn't make for good listening... at all
        • A WELL WRITTEN AND INTELLIGENT ROCK ALBUM
        • Just didn't bring me back to the old days.
        • BUY THIS ALBUM, YOU WONT REGRET IT
        Can't Get There From Here (+2 Bonus Trac
        Great White
        Manufacturer: Portr
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        4. Once Bitten...
        5. Let It Rock

        ASIN: B00002DDAQ
        Release Date: 1999-09-06

        Tracks:

        1. Rollin Stoned
        2. Ain't No Shame
        3. Silent Night
        4. Saint Lorraine
        5. In The Tradition
        6. Freedome Song
        7. Gone To The Dogs
        8. Wooden Jesus
        9. Sister Mary
        10. Loveless Age
        11. Psychedelic Hurricane
        12. Hey Mister
        13. Hey Bull Dog
        14. Shine On

        Album Details

        German Version with Two Exclusive Bonus Tracks: 'hey Bulldog' and 'shine On'.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Not the top 100, but..........2006-09-06

        I recently came up with my own list of what I believe are to be the greatest 100 albums in rock history. This one is probably around 101. When I bought this upon it's release in 1999, I couldn't stop listening to it. Rollin' Stoned was a great pick me up tune and the rest of the record just seemed to flow so well together. 2006... It is so hard to write a review of this album. It has great songs, great writing, great singing and great musicianship. I think what I miss on this record that always seems to be a big part of every Great White CD is that big song with the over the top bass line. (Mista Bone on Twice Shy, Hand on the Trigger on Let it Rock or Lady Red Light on Once Bitten) Gone to the dogs could have been that song here, but the band din't pull that off. Silent Night seems like a classic that has poor lyrics.

        I would have loved to included this in my top 100 albums of all time, but the few flaw that i brought up made me place it just below that. Now this is a must have for any fan of Great White, but for starters I'd go with Twice Shy, Hooked or Let it Rock

        1 out of 5 stars Doesn't make for good listening... at all.......2006-05-31

        Great White have always had 3 advantages over their 80s era contemporaries: a continued love of blues-based rock, Micheal Lardie's writing and Jack Russell's voice- one of the strongest, and most underrated in rock.

        But with the release of this album, 2 of those 3 are nowhere to be found and Russell's voice can't carry the whole load alone.

        The music is bar-room rock-by-numbers and Lardie's usual deft touch has deserted him for cringe-worthy cliche:

        "Every now and then I like to pick up the phone/ and make a call down memory lane"

        "let the world be still tonight/let the fire be the only light"

        There's no sense of irony and just a empty feeling of going through the motions with the entire album. I'm astonished to see its 5 star average and so many fans calling it the band's best work: I can only attribute this to loyalty and sentimentality following the band's troubles of several years past. If you want to hear Great White's best recent work, don't go past "Psycho City" for its balls out rock and several examples of Lardie's best power ballads, or "Great Zeppelin" for Russell's astonising vocals as the band play tribute to Led Zeppelin. But avoid this album at all costs.

        5 out of 5 stars A WELL WRITTEN AND INTELLIGENT ROCK ALBUM.......2004-06-09

        This Album is a great testimonial to the overall talent,style,and magic that GREAT WHITE brought to rock music fans all over the world. The songs are mature and well written, both musically and lyrically. I don't understand why this excellent album did not receive more support and publicity from the music industry, and from the so-called Rock Radio stations around the world. This is music that will reach into your mind, heart, and soul. I strongly encourage all Great White Fans to purchase this Album, and listen to it with an open mind. As for GREAT WHITE Band Members, I think you should restart the band with the same players that appeared on the "HOOKED" Album. I know that the Rhode Island incident will always haunt you, and cause a lot of self-doubt, but real fans of Rock&Roll music would really like to have you guys back with a new Album! Nobody in their "right mind" really blames the band members for what happened on that ill-fated night. I know that I would eagerly show up for any future "reunion" show that features the band's original players. So when-ever you can "face the day" of playing the music that only GREAT WHITE can deliver, all of your fans will be waiting! Good luck to the band members and all of their family and friends! We who love you will never forget you! If Tony Montana(Bass) and Mark Kendal(guitar) read this---"you can come back baby, 'cause Rock&Roll never forgets"!!!

        3 out of 5 stars Just didn't bring me back to the old days........2003-11-07

        I have been a huge Great White fan since I saw them live in 1990. When this album came out, I was going through some major withdrawls after the disppointment of Sail Away. I gave it a spin and yea, the opening track was that same old Great White, but the rest of the album let me down. Russell's vocals seemed strained and really showed his age. In my opinion, their last great album was Psycho City. It's a shame they're gone now, but maybe they will reform and play the great old stuff again.

        5 out of 5 stars BUY THIS ALBUM, YOU WONT REGRET IT.......2003-03-03

        I just wanted to say that I bought this album when it was first released And 3 years later i'm still listening to it. It's not getting old! It's definatly top notch, one of their best. Almost every song rocks. And the ballads are great as well.
        If you're a rock fan you won't be disapointed with this one.

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