1964 [Import]

1. Je M'En Vais

2. Rose

3. Brest

4. Essayons

5. Ta Chair Ma Chère

6. Rester en Vie

7. Stade de la Résistance

8. Désolé Pour la Poussière

9. En Quarantaine

10. Dégueulasse

11. Gueules Cassées

12. Pentecôte

1964,Miossec,Play It Again Sam,Euro-Pop,France,French Pop,Int'l & World Music,Pop

Average customer rating: A great introduction to Mingus

Cornell 1964 Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Charles Mingus in Paris: The Complete America Recordings My Favorite Things: Coltrane at Newport Pilgrimage Live at the Village Vanguard The Trio of Doom Live ASIN: B000R7G77G Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

1. Opening
2. ATFW You
3. Sophisticated Lady
4. Fables Of Faubus
5. Orange Was the Coulour Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk
6. That the 'A' Train

Tracks:

1. Meditations
2. So Long Eric
3. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
4. Jitterbug Waltz

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The band that Charles Mingus, the doyen of jazz's mercurial polymaths, pulled together for his early-1964 European tour was phenomenal—and here they are playing 130 minutes worth of live music no one's ever heard. Pianist Jaki Byard, alto saxophonist/flutist/bass clarinetist Eric Dolphy, tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, trumpeter Johnny Coles, and longtime drummer Dannie Richmond came together for the Mingus tour knowing that Dolphy would be staying in Europe after their gigs—he died tragically just 12 weeks after this gig. And Coles would come perilously close to death himself with a stomach ulcer within a month of the band's Cornell date, forcing him off the tour. So the music here is particularly special and musically resplendent. There is considerable overlap with the The Great Concert of Charles Mingus, but that 2-CD set is sans the ailing Coles, who fattens the sound here: playing beautifully as "Johnny O'Coles" on the unlikely "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." But Eric Dolphy, his every breath is poetry: from his palpitating bass clarinet on the pugnacious "Fables of Faubus" to the tipsy, whirling flute he plays on "Jitterbug Waltz," a tune he loved playing. The sound here is less crisp than The Great Concert, thick in the middle and ill-defined when it comes to Richmond's drums, leaving the group's interplay like an ear-magnet. "Take the 'A' Train" pays soulful, blossoming homage to Billy Strayhorn even as you can hear the band tightening their grip collectively, learning to fly as a unit. Unheard music of this caliber demands a listen, and here the rewards are bountiful. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

A great introduction to Mingus.......2007-07-25

Like the 2005 releases Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall and Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945 (Dizzy Gillespie/Charlie Parker), Cornell 1964 is a newly-discovered concert recording. And as with those 2005 releases, the performance just happens to be extraordinary. I'm past the two-dozen mark when it comes to buying Mingus recordings, and I think that Cornell 1964 is the most exciting Mingus music I've heard.

What a concert those lucky students were given:

"ATFW You": Jaki Byard's fleet, witty parade of Art Tatumisms and Fats Wallerisms.

"Sophisticated Lady": for bass. Mingus never stopped paying tribute to Duke Ellington.

"Fables of Faubus": A Weillian send-up of Orval Faubus, segregationist governor of Arkansas. The lyrics here are, alas, inaudible. (A sample: "Two, four, six, eight, they brainwash and teach you hate.") A very lengthy "Fables," dipping into various streams of musical Americana along the way. Here, as elsewhere, Mingus and Richmond are the most inventive bass-and-drums pairing in jazz, changing tempos and textures and thereby pushing soloists to dig deeper: the rhythm section as personal trainer.

"Orange Was the Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk": One of Mingus's most beautiful compositions, with overtones of Ellington, "Blues in the Night," and "Body and Soul."

"Take the 'A' Train": I think that it's here that everything rises to a very high level of energy. As Clifford Jordan begins his second chorus, Mingus calls to Johnny Coles and Eric Dolphy: "Join in," and the band takes off. Jordan is the great surprise on this performance and on the rest of the recording, playing with greater intensity and freedom than on the European tour recordings (or at least the ones that I've heard). And Coles, who missed much of the European tour with a stomach ulcer, is brilliant here and elsewhere. I'm only now realizing that he was an influence on Lester Bowie, one of my favorite trumpeters.

"Meditations": like "Orange," a composition in markedly different sections. Particularly powerful solos from Byard and Dolphy (bass clarinet).

"So Long Eric": Twelve-bar blues. Mingus plants the endpin of his bass in the floor, and not for the first time: "Well, we got several holes now." The tempo here is slower than on other recordings of this tune. Mingus calls to Johnny Coles: "Come on, Johnny." He calls to Jaki Byard: "By yourself," and bass and drums drop out. No problem: Byard turns into Art Tatum and Erroll Garner. It's Clifford Jordan's turn to solo: "I know you swing," says Mingus. And before Dannie Richmond's solo: "Go!"

Two encores follow, the first featuring "the only Irishman in the band," "Johnny O'Coles." (Note the concert date.) And finally, a giddy, slightly wobbly "Jitterbug Waltz," the elegant Fats Waller melody that Eric Dolphy loved to play.

For a newcomer to Mingus' music, Cornell 1964 is a perfect start: three major Mingus compositions ("Fables," "Orange," "Meditations"), some blues, some strong evidence of Mingus' reverence for his musical ancestors, and a charming novelty, all played by what many listeners regard as Mingus' greatest band.

Average customer rating: Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 - Sam Cooke If only Sam Cooke were alive today ! Excellent tribute Sam Cooke A real treasure

Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 Sam Cooke Manufacturer: Abkco ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Otis Redding One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke - Greatest Hits Dreams To Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology ASIN: B00009N1ZV Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

1. Touch The Hem Of His Garment
2. Lovable
3. You Send Me
4. Only Sixteen
5. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
6. Just For You
7. Win Your Love For Me
8. Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha
9. I'll Come Running Back To You
10. You Were Made For Me
11. Sad Mood
12. Cupid
13. (What A) Wonderful World
14. Chain Gang
15. Summertime
16. Little Red Rooster
17. Bring It On Home To Me
18. Nothing Can Change This Love
19. Sugar Dumpling
20. (Ain't That) Good News
21. Meet Me At Mary's Place
22. Twistin' The Night Away
23. Shake
24. Tennessee Waltz
25. Another Saturday Night
26. Good Times
27. Having A Party
28. That's Where It's At
29. A Change Is Gonna Come
30. Jesus Gave Me Water
31. Unlisted Track

Customer Reviews:

Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 - Sam Cooke.......2007-07-29

I'm enjoying this CD. It takes me back in time and is bringing back good memories

If only Sam Cooke were alive today !.......2007-07-20

Portrait of a legend was exactly what the title suggested. Sam Cooke is amazing and has the voice of an angel no matter what type of music he is singing.His sound is so very classy, upbeat and fun. His sound is a presentation of what all music could've been. If only he were still alive today, the wonderful music that might have been. The world lost one of it's most precious gifts when we lost Sam Cooke!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent tribute.......2007-07-20

Just look at the tracklist and you'll realize how many standards Sam Cooke sang first. This is the best of the collections of Cooke's work with both great sound and packaging. If you're wanting to recapture this part of your youth, this is a very good Cooke CD to get.

Sam Cooke.......2007-07-14

This CD is well worth the money. All of Cooke's big hits...plus some of his very early songs.

A real treasure.......2007-05-16

This album really hooked me on the awesome talent of Sam Cooke! I had listened over the years to Sam's many hits on the radio. I tried this album to catch some of my favorites. Wow, what a revelation! it is now one of my top three favorite CDs. I can't recommend it more.

Average customer rating: Sounds better than ever great oldies HOT ROCKS 1964-1971 IS THE BEGINNING'S AND MAKING'S OF A ROCK N' ROLL PHENOMENAL LEGACY. Rolling Stones Hot Rocks SACD DSD Revives The Classics!

Hot Rocks 1964-1971 [DSD Remastered] The Rolling Stones Manufacturer: Abkco ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jump Back: The Best of the Rolling Stones 1971-1993 Beggars Banquet Sticky Fingers Let It Bleed [DSD] More Hot Rocks: Big Hits & Fazed Cookies ASIN: B00006EXDM Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

1. Time Is On My Side
2. Heart Of Stone
3. Play With Fire
4. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
5. As Tears Go By
6. Get Off Of My Cloud
7. Mother's Little Helper
8. 19th Nervous Breakdown
9. Paint It, Black
10. Under My Thumb
11. Ruby Tuesday
12. Let's Spend the Night Together

Tracks:

1. Jumpin' Jack Flash
2. Street Fighting Man
3. Sympathy For the Devil
4. Honky Tonk Women
5. Gimme Shelter
6. Midnight Rambler (Live)
7. You Can't Always Get What You Want
8. Brown Sugar
9. Wild Horses

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It's the rare greatest-hits album that takes on a life of its own. Generally, best-of collections are superceded by updated retrospectives. Hot Rocks is one of the rare exceptions to the rule. Originally released in 1972, it instantly became the Stones intro of choice, elbowing aside Big Hits, High Tide and Green Grass and Through the Past Darkly. Why? It happened to hit the racks when Mick and company were at their creative peak. The 21 tracks found here represent seven years of dizzying growth. From "Time is on My Side" through "Satisfaction" and "Let's Spend the Night Together," on to Sticky Fingers's "Brown Sugar" and "Wild Horses," Hot Rocks never lets up. The likes of Sucking in the '70s and Jump Back come and go, but this Stones overview will not be moved. --Steven Stolder

Album Description

This Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) recording offers high-resolution sound and is playable on both standard CD players and SACD-compatible devices.

Album Description

Remastered reissue of 1972 compilation, suitable for standard & 'Super Audio' CD players. Gatefold digipak.

Customer Reviews:

Sounds better than ever.......2007-07-29

This sonically enhanced two-CD set provides seven years worth of vintage Stones from their peak period. Compare these delectable tracks to the rock music of today and one wonders where things went wrong in the mainstream. Melodic, meaningful, powerful and innovative, these Stones songs represent everything that is special about rock music.

Although there's not one mediocre track here, my favorites include the bluesy Time Is On My Side, Heart Of Stone, Wild Horses and Ruby Tuesday (covered by Melanie Safka among others), the raucous rock of Satisfaction, Get Off My Cloud, Street Fighting Man and Brown Sugar, with songs of social comment (Mother's Little Helper, 19th Nervous Breakdown), and beautiful ballads: As Tears Go By (covered by inter alia Marianne Faithfull), Play With Fire and Paint It Black.

The Stones must be the ultimate rock band, more influential than the Beatles in their 4 decades plus consistency and their exploration of the wilder side of life. This is an absolute masterpiece. If an alien came down and asked me to recommend some quality rock music, this album will top my list. It deserves 7 stars!

great oldies.......2007-07-20

excellent cd from the stones.had it before and wore it out on cassette it may be their best compilation ever.

HOT ROCKS 1964-1971 IS THE BEGINNING'S AND MAKING'S OF A ROCK N' ROLL PHENOMENAL LEGACY........2007-06-24

I will be writing a review on the legendary greatest hits compilation 2-CD set entitled "HOT ROCKS 1964-1971" by the second all-time greatest band in Rock n' Roll history that has also been called THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD. I give you England's second most favorite sons, the reigning and defending World Champions of Rock n' Roll, T-H-E R-O-L-L-I-N-G S-T-O-N-E-S! "HOT ROCKS 1964-1971" was originally released in 1972 on Vinyl/LP and 8-Track on the London / ABKCO Records label which is the Decca Record Company Ltd. Looking through the history of this compilation album, there were three different releases of this album on CD. This legendary compilation album would see its first release on a 2-CD set in 1985 on the ABKCO / London Records label which is the registered trademark of Decca Record Company Ltd. The 1985 release did one of the very first Analogue to Digital mastering ever by Mobile Fidelity Sound and is manufactured by PolyGram in Hanover, West Germany. The 1985 release is one of the most sought after collectibles around if you can find it. This compilation album would be re-released in 1986 on the ABKCO Records label noting that the recording's were Digitally remastered from original master recordings. Which now brings me to the new and most recent 2002 re-release also on the ABKCO Records label. The new 2002 re-release contains the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Remastered encoding process which is to supposedly capture every detail and nuance of the original master tapes. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

PLEASE NOTE: There has been a concern that I found extremely important to stress to all of you. It has been brought to my attention by some of my friends as well as some of my fellow readers and reviewers that the 2002 release is really not recorded in the DSD remastered encoding process. After doing my own research and conducting my own personal study, I find this fact to be true. I purchased two different "HOT ROCKS 1964-1971" on a 2-CD set bearing and stating the DSD Remastered logo and packaged in a Digipak while the other is packaged in a jewel case. Looking at the discs itself, the two discs packed in the jewel case are not on gold discs while the two discs that are packaged in the Digipak are gold discs. Listening to both sets, there was a difference and improvement in the sound quality of the DSD Remastered on the two gold discs packaged in the Digipak. There was no improvement on the other two discs. Personally, in my opinion, the very first 1985 CD release sounds better than the other two CD re-releases ever did. I just thought that I would clear this up and help in making you the consumers more aware of what you are purchasing.

What can I possibly say about THE ROLLING STONES that hasn't already been said? THE ROLLING STONES will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for composing and recording Rock's second all-time greatest anthems ever. THE STONES would also be known the world over for inventing the Rock n' Roll lifestyle thus labeling them "the bad boys of Rock." When ROLLING STONES legendary frontman and Rock God Mick Jagger met up with his old childhood chum, guitarist Keith Richards, their true friendship and bond would be special which would last up to this very day. However, when Jagger and Richards met up and joined forces with the original and genuine prince of darkness himself, the late great ROLLING STONES founder, leader and guitarist Brian Jones, Brian Jones' replacement, guitarist Mick Taylor, bassist Bill Wyman, drummer Charlie Watts and the late quitely known pianist, Ian "Stu" Stewart, THE ROLLING STONES would be born resulting in modifying the mixture of Blues, Jazz and Rock n' Roll together thus giving their sound a new rich and pure quality that the British could truly call their own. THE STONES have contributed and accomplished so much in Rock n' Roll that they don't have anything left to prove.

THE STONES legendary Rock anthems speak for themselves. With the exception of ELVIS and THE BEATLES, THE ROLLING STONES have so many great songs put together in many greatest hits compilations, that many music lovers would feel and think that it is truly unfair that no other band around in this world could stand up to them or match them. When it comes to THE STONES' true Rockers in this compilation album, you have great anthems defining the band's persona beginning on DISC ONE such as the greatest riff in Rock n' Roll history, the blistering "Satisfaction," the mild and soothing song which unfolds into a Rocker grabber, "Under My Thumb," the merciless Rocker "Get Off Of My Cloud," the incredible sounding Rocker "19th Nervous Breakdown," the breakthrough Rocker "Paint It Black" and the explosive Rocker with a message, "Lets Spend The Night Together.

DISC TWO takes right where DISC ONE left off and begins with the forever ROLLING STONES legendary trademark Rock anthem, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," the electrifying Rocker "Street Fighting Man," the daring and tempting Rocker of all Rockers, "Sympathy For The Devil," the Rock n' Roll anthem that would have honky tonk bars screaming and craving for more, "Honky Tonk Women," the groundbreaking Rocker "Gimme Shelter," the kick a*s hard Rocker performed live, "Midnight Rambler" and THE STONES' rewarding experience's with black women, "Brown Sugar."

THE STONES also showed a more mellower and romantic side of the band thus exposing a sensitive persona. DISC ONE would deliver legendary songs such as THE STONES trademark Rock anthem "Time Is On My Side," the beautifully slow and romantic "As Tears Go By" and the beautifully slow and wonderfully atmospheric sounding "Ruby Tuesday."

DISC TWO would take right where DISC ONE left off and deliver two more great slow Rock anthems such as the legendary gospel according to THE ROLLING STONES preached THE STONES' way, "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and the beautifully slow and smooth acoustic anthem "Wild Horses."

Listening to the "HOT ROCKS 1964-1971" compilation album, this collection is by far, one of the Top 5 greatest collections ever assembled by anybody. This is a great album for everybody of all ages to enjoy. This treasure gem is priceless and will live on forever for as long as music still exists. You can do all of your album purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local orders Books and Music store.

In closing, THE ROLLING STONES have been on Rock's ultimate pedestal on and off for many years now taking where THE BEATLES left off. However, THE STONES have also had their fair share of tragedies and tribulations to contend with such as the untimely deaths of both Brian Jones in 1969 and Ian "Stu" Stewart in 1985. Despite THE STONES fatalities, THE ROLLING STONES have persevered and continue to move forward in representing Rock n' Roll as being its only premiere act thus resulting in delivering the highest grossing tours of all time up to this very day. THE STONES have already received the highest ultimate honor possible by being inducted as members of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. THE ROLLING STONES have forever left more than their fair shares of their many mark's and place's in Rock n Roll history. And because of that my fellow Rock n' Rollers, THE ROLLING STONES will NEVER be forgotten or denied even if they tried. I, for one, have seen every single STONES tour since 1981 and will continue to see every tour till THE STONES are no more. So here's to you Mick, Keith, the late great Brian, Mick T., Bill, Charlie and the late great Stu. Thanks for the great memories and moments with many more still to come. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say mnore? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. LONG LIVE THE ROLLING STONES! R.I.P. Lewis Brian Hopkin-Jones A.K.A. Brian Jones, Born 28 February 1942, Died officially on 3 July 1969 at age 27. Also R.I.P. Ian "Stu" Stewart, Born 18 July 1938, Died 12 December 1985 at age 47. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.

Rolling Stones Hot Rocks SACD.......2007-06-13

For any Stones fan, I think this was the culmination or consensus of the greatest hits album for any band. I have owned this title on vinyl, cd and now SACD. First of all, any compilation album is subject to the producer's vision, and I understand that. That is each song may have been produced differently.
On the first disc, it is obvious that the early days of stereo engineering meant separating everything into left and right, but the clarity of SACD really shines through.***Note** Just because it's SACD doesn't mean it's 5.1 surround. I was especially impressed with Ruby Tuesday. I finally can hear that the distortion in the left speaker is actually an over-mike'd cello and not (as I thought for years) some funky bass line.
The second CD really stood out with some great tunes, especially Honky Tonk Women and Midnight Rambler. I tend to prefer when songs are mixed as if I where listening to the band live. That is, I like the lead singer in the middle and drums behind the lead singer. Guitars, bass and backing vocals should be on either side. I was really disappointed with Gimme Shelter because this mix seemed to cram everything towards the center. I don't know if this was the original production or just this cd. The rest of the cd is great. Now if they can just re-engineer the Who's Who's Better, Who's Best on SACD, I'll be in Heaven. ***Another note*** This review may be nullified by the fact that, as my children have pointed out, I'm old, and as such, I can afford a lot better speakers than I could when I was young.

DSD Revives The Classics!.......2007-05-03

There's not much to add about the immense quality of the basic stereo versions of these songs. They are all immortal. However, this DSD (similar to SACD) brings out the subtle (and not so subtle) highs and lows of all tracks by accenting their high quality. Be aware that this is DSD and NOT SACD. It has to have the SACD logo to be SACD. That being said, you've never heard so clear a version of, "You Can't Always Get What You Want" or "Wild Horses". The most fantastic version is of, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" which not only sounds like the first time you heard it - it sounds like they are in your living room! I jest not!

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Monterey Jazz Festival Live 1964 Thelonious Monk Manufacturer: Monterey Jazz Fest ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Monterey Jazz Festival Live 1963 My Favorite Things: Coltrane at Newport Cornell 1964 Monterey Jazz Festival Live 1958 For Sentimental Reasons ASIN: B000RIWAUI Release Date: 2007-08-21

Tracks:

1. Blue Monk
2. Evidence
3. Bright Mississippi
4. Rhythm-A-Nihg
5. Think Of One
6. Straight, No Chaser

Album Description

LIVE AT THE MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVALS is an outstanding new CD series of NEVER-BEFORE RELEASED performances by jazz icons recorded live at the world-renowned Monterey Jazz Festival; all recorded at the height of each artists' artistic powers.

These are the inaugural releases of Concord Music Group and Monterey Jazz Festival's MJF RECORDS imprint. All selections are previously unreleased and feature never-before-heard releases culled from historic live archives. Profits realized by the Monterey Jazz Festival from this series will be re-invested into its ongoing jazz education programs. Don't miss these spectacular, rare and historic recordings!

Featuring Charlie Rouse, Steve Swallow, Ben Riley

Average customer rating: go with the OBC My Fair Lady (1964 Film Soundtrack) Fair Lady all the way Nice CD and quick delivery My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady (1964 Film Soundtrack) Alan Jay Lerner Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Soundtracks | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Oklahoma! (1955 Film Soundtrack) The King and I (1956 Film Soundtrack) South Pacific (1958 Film Soundtrack) The Sound of Music (1965 Film Soundtrack - 40th Anniversary Special Edition) The Music Man (1962 Film Soundtrack) ASIN: B000002AW2 Release Date: 1994-10-18

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Why Can't The English?n
3. Wouldn't It Be Loverly
4. The Flower Marketn
5. I'm An Ordinary Man
6. With A Little Bit Of Luck
7. Just You Wait
8. Servants' Chorus
9. The Rain In Spain
10. I Could Have Danced All Night
11. Ascot Gavotte
12. Ascot Gavotte (Reprise)
13. On The Street Where You Live
14. Intermission
15. The Transylvanian March
16. The Embassy Waltz
17. You Did It
18. Just You Wait (Reprise)
19. On The Street Where You Live (Reprise)
20. Show Me
21. The Flowermarket
22. Get Me To The Church On Time
23. A Hymn To Him
24. Without You
25. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
26. End Titles
27. Exit Music

Amazon.com

My Fair Lady is--deservedly--one of the most famous musicals of all time. Its popular 1964 film version, directed by George Cukor, has ensured that for most people Audrey Hepburn is Eliza Doolittle, while Broadway-heads swear by Julie Andrews's stage performance, immortalized on the 1956 cast album. Of course, for the purposes of a CD review it's more accurate to compare the performances of Andrews and Marni Nixon, who sang the songs lip-synched by Hepburn in the movie. While Andrews usually comes out on top (especially on "I Could Have Danced All Night"), Nixon is no slouch (after all, she also dubbed Natalie Wood in West Side Story and Deborah Kerr in The King & I). Rex Harrison, of course, does his own vocals, but then he doesn't so much sing his songs as talk them. While Nixon and Harrison are tops, the truth is that Lerner and Loewe's songs are so good as to endure almost anybody's interpretation: "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "With a Little Bit of Luck," "On the Street Where You Live," "Get Me to the Church on Time," and so on--not many shows can boast as many classics. The movie version's real bonus is Andre Previn's swellegant orchestration. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

go with the OBC.......2007-07-29

Some movie-musicals have it pretty easy. if filmakers can get the original broadway cast, or at least most of it, and include the majority, if not all of the songs. then they're pretty much set. for proof of this, look no further than 1964's adaptation of My Fair Lady.

SONGS
all of the songs from the stage show are here, which gives this soundtrack a wonderfully full feeling. the orchestra feels rich and lush on all the tracks, plus some purely instrumental tracks that really add life and fill out the soundtrack nicely. because most of the broadway cast is here, the songs all sound great too.

SONGS 4 out of 5

PERFORMERS
rex harrison, stanley holloway, and wilfred hyde-white all reprise their broadway roles and make their songs just as witty and clever as ever. they all sound just as great and add a wonderful broadway-feel to the album. bill shirley dubbs the part of freddy here, and since i fealt that his songs were fairly bland his presence isn't particularly noticable. the real difference is in the form of audrey hepburn vs julie andrews.

actually its more marni nixon (who dubbed for hepburn) vs julie andrews. marni nixon is a great singer, but the only problem here is that she should have been allowed to just sing the part. songs like "wouldn't it be loverly" and "just you wait" make it painfully obveous that two women are performing the part. songs like "i could've danced all night", "show me", and "without you" are great just because nixon is allowed to just sing the damn role.

PERFORMERS 4 out of 5

fans of musicals and this show will still appreciate this soundtrack, since even at its weakest, this soundtrack is still impressive. however, light fans will want to pass this over for the original broadway cast album, since evn if marni nixon had been allowed to perform the whole soundtrack, julie andrews is still more impressive.

My Fair Lady (1964 Film Soundtrack).......2007-05-18

This Cd is as clare as a bell.

Fair Lady all the way.......2007-05-13

I have seen this production as a movie, a television presentation, and on stage. All were great and all used the music with different voices. While I have many albums with different singers, this album remains my favorite. The music is precise. The singing is excellent. I thoroughly enjoy it every time I listen.

Nice CD and quick delivery.......2007-02-02

I knew I was going to like it, so the good thing has been the quick and safe delivery (very well packed).

My Fair Lady.......2007-01-15

Received it when I expected to. It was in tip top condition. Very happy.

Average customer rating: Writer In The Sun The "Poor Cow" didn't have an opportunity to hear this! Donovan Rules!! Definitive seems to be an overused word for "Epic" these days. Really A Best of the Best Donovon

Troubadour: The Definitive Collection 1964-1976 Donovan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: A Gift from a Flower to a Garden The Autobiography of Donovan: The Hurdy Gurdy Man Catch the Wind Donovan's Greatest Hits The Lovin' Spoonful - Greatest Hits ASIN: B0000027GB Release Date: 1996-10-29

Tracks:

1. London Town
2. Codine
3. Catch The Wind
4. Universal Soldier
5. Colours
6. Sunshine Superman
7. Season Of The Witch
8. The Trip
9. Guinevere
10. Breezes Of Patchulie
11. Museum
12. Super Lungs
13. Mellow Yellow
14. Writer In The Sun
15. Sand And Foam
16. Sunny South Kensington
17. Epistle To Dippy
18. There Is A Mountain
19. Wear Your Love Like Heaven
20. Oh Gosh
21. The Tinker And The Crab
22. Poor Cow

Tracks:

1. Hurdy Gurdy Man
2. Jennifer Juniper
3. Teen Angel
4. Lalena
5. To Susan On The West Coast Waiting
6. Atlantis
7. Barabajagal
8. Happiness Runs
9. Celia Of The Seals
10. Riki Tiki Tavi
11. Clara Clairvoyant
12. Roots Of Oak
13. Riki Tiki Tavi (Previously Unreleased Version)
14. Maria Magenta
15. Cosmic Wheels
16. I Like You
17. Yellow Star
18. Rock And Roll Souljer
19. The Quest
20. Age Of Treason
21. What The Soul Desires
22. Dark-Eyed Blue Jean Angel

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Heaven knows, the Scotsman born Donovan Leitch was ripe for ridicule, even when he was hitting the charts with regularity. He was the ultimate flower child, and his airier pronouncements made cynics want to tighten up those love beads around his neck. Listening to Troubadour, however, it's striking how versatile, melodic, and agreeable most of his material sounds decades after "Mellow Yellow" has faded into a jaundiced yellow. Clearly under the sway of Bob Dylan early on in his career, Donovan nevertheless was capable of directing his reverence into something as enchanting as "Catch the Wind." Amping up as the '60s progressed, he assembled a series of psychedelic-pop classics, including "Season of the Witch," the "Hey Jude"-like sing-along "Atlantis," and the uncharacteristically driving "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (the latter features three-quarters of what was to become Led Zeppelin providing stellar support). This two-disc anthology may be more Donovan than some desire, but the booklet, seven previously unreleased tracks, and expansive perspective it provides makes it a more-than-worthy overview for those who take their paisley folk-rock with a beatific smile. --Steven Stolder

Album Description

Features 21 total tracks including 'Mellow Jellow', 'Jennifer Juniper', 'Colours', 'Riki Tiki Tavi', 'Hurdy Gurdy Man', 'There Is A Mountain', 'Atlantis' and more. Epic. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Writer In The Sun.......2007-08-02

I am in complete agreement with most of the reviews already given. This is a great compilation, but it could have been better. Have you ever noticed that lesser-known Donovan songs can be given new life by framing them in a greatest hits package? They all sound like they belong. And yet, I could replace them with other songs, re-define the presentation, and it would still sound great. That is an incredible compliment to one of the most underrated singer-songwriters of our time. Donovan is one of those gifted performers who has an ability to write songs that touch each of us in a personal way. It is amazing to me that we could all put together our own "definitive collection" and the quality level would be as strong as ever. I know I have at least a dozen other favorites.

I am convinced that those who speak in negative terms about Donovan have only heard his "radio-friendly hits" of the sixties. There is so much more to discover and appreciate about this gifted artist, the likes the world will never see again. Donovan is a phenomenon. The deeper you dig, the greater the rewards. His songs are timeless. His entire song catalog compares favorably to The Beatles, who always recognized his creative talents. For me, Donovan will always be "The Fab One". Talented beyond his years, he was (and always will be) VERY SPECIAL. So, yes, I would recommend this two-disc collection. However, I would also ask that you NOT stop here. There is so much more for you to find and enjoy along the way.

The "Poor Cow" didn't have an opportunity to hear this!.......2007-07-26

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various music supplies and recordings from the 60's and 70's.

Troubadour: The Definitive Collection 1964-1976 packs a tremendous punch with 44 tunes covering the folk, psychedelic, and esoteric periods. Excluding one glaring omission "Fat Angel", (The song would become legendary for Donovan's friends the Jefferson Airplane) this is a wonderful introduction to his music.

The tracks on first glance will remove any apprehension if a newcomer wants to take the plunge. For those that are only familiar with his hits and radio songs they will recognize 12 tunes immediately and at the very least will possess them in excellent quality.

What often happens when you are exposed to Donovan the entire scope of his work engulfs your interest and not only those that were played on the radio. "Codine" from the folk period is an example. The tune penned by Buffy Saint-Marie is exceptional here with crystal sound and Donovan's voice sounding emphatic as he strums the chords. "Museum" magically transports you to the psychedelic era with its vibrant sounds and catchy lyrics. "Super Lungs" has a terrific construction. Donovan's lyrics and a bit of the garage sounds of Americana make for a solid combination. "Cosmic Wheels" seems haunting in its arrangement. There is something captivating about the song.

As for the timeless tunes, they provide candy to the kid in the store. Endless treats of Donovan's creativity. The marvelous "Catch The Wind", "Universal Soldier", "Colours", and "Sunshine Superman" follow each other on the first CD. "Season Of The Witch" may take center stage. The tune has been universally applauded (Please see the Super Session album). "Wear Your Love Like Heaven" with the lyrics that resonate brilliance, is timeless. "Hurdy Gurdy Man" has found its way into every avenue of rock and roll. Progressive guitar-player Steve Hillage has done a breathtaking version. Deep Purple in the early days covered "Lalena." If you are old enough to remember the glory days of progressive radio, "Atlantis" is still every bit as stunning as the day it left the recording studio to go on the record store shelves. People tell stories, Donovan creates them.

After you've feasted on the material you can "Try for the Sun: The Journey of Donovan." That will give you the missing "Fat Angel" and numerous other tracks from the past.


Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Donovan Rules!!.......2007-05-22

If you remember this era in time, you will love this CD by one of the greatest folk artists from the sixties. This is a classic CD of the most beautiful music of that time and it still is beautiful today. I love Donovan!!

Definitive seems to be an overused word for "Epic" these days........2007-04-24

The compilers for this compilation didn't always pick the best non-hit tracks: Where's "Get thy Bearings" or "The River Song" from Hurdy Gurdy Man? Or, "Someone's Singing" from Wear Your Love Like Heaven? Or, amazingly not included: "Young Girl Blues" or "Hampstead Incident" from Mellow Yellow? I can probably add to this many more songs that are essential that weren't included .... "Bert's Blues" from Sunshine Superman, for example. Meanwhile, some of the songs included I've considered kind of un-definitive (e.g., "Writer In the Sun" or "Oh Gosh") -- also, although it was a hit, "Jennifer Juniper"'s kind of dull to me. Basically what I'm saying is this: Don't write off this musical Eastern mystic from the West too soon based merely on the selection choices on this compilation. He wrote and performed many good songs during these years -- not necessarily just these. Donovan deserves better than this compilation, imhumbleo -- but for the price offered, it's agreeable barter at least.

Really A Best of the Best Donovon.......2007-01-21

DONOVON emerged from the folk scene with Sunshine Superman, one of his best recordings. His music can be divided in two basic modes: the simplicity of valued human relationships & a new interpretation of mythic themes. The selected CD TROUPADOUR is the definitive collection of his early to more current work. SUNSHINE SUPERMAN includes such classic Donovan as Legend of a Girl Child Linda, Mellow Yellow, and Season of the Witch.

Donovan's Greatest Hits
Sunshine Superman
A Gift from a Flower to a Garden
The Hurdy Gurdy Man
Mellow Yellow

Average customer rating: Great CD - Very happy with purchase Oldies Hard to find 45's on CD Great CD A Lot of Quality for a Bargain Price

Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 2: 1961-1964 Various Artists Manufacturer: Eric Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Girl Groups | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hard To Find 45s on CD, Volume 7: More 60's Classics Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 6: More 60's Classics Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 5: 60's Pop Classics Dick Bartley Presents: One Hit Wonders of the '60s, Vol. 1 Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 8: 70's Pop Classics ASIN: B000005HOU Release Date: 1996-09-15

Tracks:

1. Wooden Heart - Joe Dowell
2. I Really Love You - The Stereos
3. Foot Stomping, Part I - The Flares
4. Lover Please - Clyde McPhatter
5. Dear One - Larry Finnegan
6. I Wish That We Were Married - Ronnie & The Hi-Lites
7. Theme From Dr. Kildare (3 Stars Will Shine Tonight) - Richard Chamberlain
8. Little Red Rented Rowboat - Joe Dowell
9. Patches - Dickey Lee
10. Bobby's Girl - Marcie Blane
11. I Saw Linda Yesterday - Dickey Lee
12. I Will Follow Him (Chariot) - Little Peggy March
13. Young Lovers - Paul & Paula
14. Sugar Shack - J. Gilmer & The Fireballs
15. You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry - The Caravelles
16. Dominique - Singing Nun
17. Popsicles And Icicles - The Murmaids
18. Navy Blue - Diane Renay
19. Diane - The Bachelors
20. LIttle Honda - The Hondells
21. The Wedding - Julie Rogers

Customer Reviews:

Great CD - Very happy with purchase.......2007-07-01

With the exception of 'I Really Love You' (I don't remember this one) I'm happy with the rest of the songs. The only thing they're missing are the hiss and pop of the old 45's. These are from the early 60 and the chart numbers (on the back of the case) show they were all in the top 30, mand 10 or higher. I'm going to wear the grooves out on this CD :-)

Oldies.......2007-05-15

The CD was everything I wanted and more you hear the song's a fraction of the time on the radio

Hard to find 45's on CD.......2007-04-07

This is a really great CD!! I didn't know how to find these songs without my old 45's. The CD was in excellent condition and delivered on time as promised.

Great CD.......2007-01-17

Along with the one song I've been looking for, this has a lot of great songs.

A Lot of Quality for a Bargain Price.......2006-08-01

I received the 45's On CD Vol 2: 1961-1964, and already looking for more of these lost gems. Some of the songs I had on 45's which had worn with age and use. Now I can have the songs I grew up with forever on CD. Love it!! Bring out more of 'em.

Average customer rating: The original first time way... Sure Miss Zero One Of A Kind A Timeless Classic Great!!!

Fiddler on the Roof (1964 Original Broadway Cast) Jerry Bock , Sheldon Harnick , Zero Mostel , and Julia Migenes Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Classic Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: My Fair Lady (1956 Original Broadway Cast) Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast) West Side Story (1957 Original Broadway Cast) South Pacific (Original 1949 Broadway Cast) The Music Man (1957 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000002WB3 Release Date: 1989-07-24

Tracks:

1. Prologue-Tradition
2. Matchmaker - Julia Migenes
3. If I Were A Rich Man
4. Sabbath Prayer
5. To Life
6. Miracles Of Miracles - Austin Pendleton
7. The Dream
8. Sunrise, Sunset - Julia Migenes
9. Wedding Dance - Orchestra
10. Now I Have Everything - Julia Migenes
11. Do You Love Me?
12. The Rumor - Beatrice Arthur
13. Far From The Home I Love - Julia Migenes
14. Anatevka

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Fiddler on the Roof is one of Broadway's great classics. Based on the tales of Sholem Aleichem, the musical tells the humorous and heartbreaking story of the milkman Tevye as he tries to maintain the simplicities of his traditional life even as his daughters grow up and Russia heads toward revolution. Many of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's songs have become touchstones of popular culture, including "Tradition," "If I Were a Rich Man," and "Sunrise, Sunset." As Tevye, Zero Mostel leads--and at times dominates--the original 1964 Broadway cast, displaying irrepressible swagger and bluster. A young Julia Migenes plays his middle daughter, Hodel, while those who only know Bert Convy as a game-show host will be surprised by his pleasant voice as her suitor. The CD includes two previously unreleased songs but no lyrics. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

The original first time way..........2007-05-09

I really love Topol in the role of Tevye, but he wasn't in the original broadway cast and Mr. Mostel created the role. Back then original cast albums were usually recorded on the Sunday after the opening. So this is really fresh stuff.

This is simply THE classic recording of a classic musical. I like the intimacy of the pit orchestra over the inflated version on the soundtrack (as soundtracks almost always are).

If I were a rich man, this is still the recording I would own.

Sure Miss Zero.......2007-01-08

What a great soundtrack and what a great play. Once you reacquaint yourself with it, you will be singing and humming the tunes for weeks and weeks....you just can't help it.

One Of A Kind.......2006-07-28

Fiddler On The Roof is one of the greatest of all musicals. A flawless book, remarkable score and wonderful performances.
Zero Mostel was one of those larger than life personalities the likes of whom we don't have anymore. Mostel, Merman, Channing, Bert Lahr...they didn't so much create a role as embody it with their personalities, but they were so huge, the result would be thrilling. Tevye was tailor made for Mostel, loud, comic and ultimately endearing. The kind of role he was a master at adapting himself too.
This recording captures all of that beautifully. The entire cast is wonderful. (Bea Arthur as Yente!!) Though some great actors replaced Mostel on Boadway, Herschel Bernardi, Harry Goz, most recently Alfred Molina, etc. and they created different and more realistic portrayals, it was Mostels signiture role and it's a gem.

A Timeless Classic.......2006-07-25

This musical is so very beautiful. The music is fantastic. Of course my favorite song is Sunrise, Sunset. I highly recommend this recording to anyone who is interested in musical theatre. You can play this CD over and over again for years to come and still enjoy it.

Great!!! .......2006-06-17

I would give this c.d. 4 and 3/4 stars if I could. Three reasons why it is not 5 is that it doesn't include "Tevye's Monologue", "Tevye's Rebuttal", and (My most favorite song out of the show) "Chavaleh." I could live without the first two but the c.d. just seems to be missing something without "Chavaleh." But otherwise I love this c.d.

P.S. Let us pray the rerelease this album with the missings songs.

Average customer rating: THE YARDBIRDS greatest hits vol 1: 1964-1966 This is where the roots took hold So, Cool Yardbirds - 'Greatest Hit,Vol.1: 1964-1966' (Rhino/WEA) Mother Lode for Second British Invasion

"The Yardbirds - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: 1964-1966" The Yardbirds Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kinks (The Ultimate Collection) The Zombies - Greatest Hits Best of the Animals The Lovin' Spoonful - Greatest Hits The Grass Roots - All Time Greatest Hits ASIN: B000003494 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. For Your Love
2. Putty (In Your Hands)
3. Evil Hearted You
4. Still I'm Sad
5. You're A Better Man Than I
6. Shapes Of Things
7. Heart Full Of Soul
8. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
9. I Ain't Done Wrong
10. I'm A Man
11. Train Kept A Rollin'
12. A Certain Girl
13. I Ain't Got You
14. I'm Not Talking
15. I Wish You Would
16. Too Much Monkey Business
17. Got Love If You Want It
18. Smokestack Ligthning

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While the Yardbirds graduated three of the greatest guitarists in rock history--Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page--during their 1963-68 existence, the group's best work came during Beck's '65-'66 tenure, which produced nearly all their hit singles and virtually everything found here. (Notable exception: their debut hit, "For Your Love," which Clapton was barely audible on anyway.) From the cat scratch fever of "I'm A Man" to the guitar-as-weapon solo in "Mister, You're a Better Man Than I," Beck rewrote the lead guitar textbook, and on one of the few songs recorded when he and Page were in the band together--"Happenings Ten Years Time Ago"--they foreshadowed the sound of '70s rock. --Billy Altman

Customer Reviews:

THE YARDBIRDS greatest hits vol 1: 1964-1966.......2007-08-03

I seen the Yardbirds live in the early 60's. I could not believe what i was hearing. They were great. This album reminds me of that concert. This is a great album. A must for anyone who loves great talent. I rate the Yardbirds the second greatest group next to the Rolling Stones.

This is where the roots took hold.......2006-11-12

I was reading through the reviews I saw where someone called the Yardbirds 'leaning towards pop rock.....I am sorry but were you there in 64 cause I was and when I saw the Ybyrds at the Hulabaaloo on Sunset Blvd there was no Jimi, no Carlos, no Janice, Bealtles there were and Stones there were but put them in club with Ybyrds and you had no contest the Big Boys had singers and writers and genius but blazing ear-shattering blistering blues rock well like I said no contest. Clapton, Beck, Paige was it lucky chance? Not hardly it was the best seeking out the best. Get this CD and you hold the root structure and 'first fruits' of all we treasure today. I recently saw Velvet Revolver in S Fla and I was whipped back 40 yrs blazing searing ROCK great vocals freight train bass and drums but what I saw back then was in club of maybe 150. Own this CD as a show of graditute for those that gave us Hard Rock and remember we too have roots.

So, Cool.......2006-08-18

Being a huge fan of sixties music, I find this CD very appealing in terms of content, originality, and style. This group boasts three of thee greatest guitarists in the world; Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page. Their blues inspired wailings make this group stand out above other groups of the same era.

This music is gritty and raw and because the sound production wasn't really great on this particular album, it sounds a lot darker and moodier than maybe it's supposed to be. I'm not a musician and I have no idea about the technical aspects of music, but having been raised by a musician, I know in my soul how things should sound.

If you're looking to improve your music collection you really can't go wrong with this little gem. I know a lot of people gave it four stars and I'm not trying to disuade you from reading their reviews, but I really think (and feel) that if you want something loud, boisterous and completely cool, this CD is waiting for you.

Peace...

Yardbirds - 'Greatest Hit,Vol.1: 1964-1966' (Rhino/WEA).......2006-07-08

Total of eighteen tracks here,most fans should recognize these cuts,like "For Your Love","Evil Hearted You","Shapes Of Things",the boot stompin' "I'm A Man","I Ain't Got You","Got Love If You Want It" and so on.With all the Yardbirds compilation CD releases out there,this one is a pretty good pick,I thought.I realize there are certain tunes you likely remember that don't appear on this CD,but keep in mind,this is Vol.1.Semi-recommended.

Mother Lode for Second British Invasion.......2006-02-16

The Yardbirds were one of those great 'first British Invasion' groups whose primary claim to later fame is the fact that they provided the breeding ground for the stars of the 'second British invasion' lead by Cream, Traffic, and others. The thing which is so easy to forget is that groups like the Yardbirds, the Spenser Davis Group, Manfred Mann, Them, and the Graham Bond Organization were such fertile breeding grounds because their stuff was darn good itself.

I love it when I see contemporary commercials come up with songs from these great early bands, and listening to this album shows us just how important the Yardbirds were in their own right, not just as the launching pad for the careers of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Paige.

This is an essential album for any survey of rock roots!

Average customer rating: First class product from top selling old album. Johnny Rivers Rocks Career-spanning but not "ultimate" Rivers Fine Sound Rolls Over Four Decades Do Yourself A Favour Get This CD

Secret Agent Man: The Ultimate Johnny Rivers Anthology 1964-2006 Johnny Rivers Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Reinvention Highway Rewind/Realization There Is A Season Back to Mono (1958-1969) Van Morrison At The Movies: Soundtrack Hits ASIN: B000H7JDAY Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. Memphis
2. Maybelline
3. Mountain Of Love
4. Midnight Special
5. Seventh Son
6. Where Have All The Flowers Gone
7. Secret Agent Man
8. (I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water
9. Poor Side Of Town
10. Baby I Need Your Lovin
11. The Tracks Of My Tears
12. Summer Rain
13. Positively 4th Street
14. Muddy River
15. Into The Mystic
16. Sea Cruise
17. Rockin' Pneumonia - Boogie Woogie Flu
18. Blue Suede Shoes

Tracks:

1. Help Me Rhonda
2. Swayin' To The Music (Slow Dancin')
3. Curious Mind (Um, Um, Um, Um)
4. That's Alright Mama
5. Honey Don't
6. Big River
7. Matchbox
8. Down At The House Of Blues
9. Closer To You
10. Blue Suede Shoes (Tribute To Carl Perkins)
11. Last Train To Memphis
12. China (Live)
13. Midnight Special (2004 Version)
14. I'll Be Back
15. Going Back To Big Sur
16. Feel A Whole Lot Better
17. Rollin' Stone
18. Let It Rock

Album Description

Produced by the legendary Johnny Rivers himself, the 36-song, two-CD set Secret Agent Man: The Ultimate Johnny Rivers Anthology 1964-2006 is the most comprehensive collection of his music ever released. The anthology features 19 of his chart hits, including 15 hard-to-find tracks released on his own label. This set also features two brand-new recordings.

Johnny Rivers vaulted to worldwide fame during the height of Beatlemania, when he released a series of albums recorded at the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go, all featuring hard-charging versions of rock Â'nÂ' roll standards. In the late Â'60s, he changed direction with the self-penned #1 hit, Â"Poor Side Of Town,Â" a soulful ballad that he soon followed up with another hit in a similar vein, Â"Summer Rain.Â" In the Â'70s he returned to his rockinÂ' roots and over the next 30 years released album after album of vibrant rock Â'nÂ' roll. Secret Agent Man is the definitive collection from this legendary artist.

Customer Reviews:

First class product from top selling old album........2007-08-06

This is a great conversion from vinyl to CD and remastered to sound just great. My fav is 'Sugar Pie Honey Bunch' and missed not being able to play it occasionally while on record. There are a few new songs too that I hadn't heard before. Good deal. Great 'Johnny Rivers History' booklet comes with the interesting package design.

Johnny Rivers Rocks.......2007-05-13

I am very pleased. A very complete collection of his work. Good sound quality.

Career-spanning but not "ultimate".......2007-04-05

After years of commercial invisibility, in 1964 Johnny Rivers' energetic, unpretentious, yet solidly crafted studio-enhanced live recordings blasted onto the charts offering a refreshing, all-American alternative to the onslaught of British invasion music. After several chart successes in the "Whiskey-A-Go-Go" vein, Rivers changed musical direction and topped the charts with his self-penned "Poor Side of Town". Next came a pair of phenomenally successful covers of Motown songs, "Baby I Need Your Loving" and "Tracks of My Tears". For another ten years Rivers stretched from bluesy rock to lush balladry with two more songs making the top ten, keeping Rivers on the radar of the fickle music-buying public into the late '70's. All told, Rivers saw nearly 30 of his tunes make it into the top-100. With this legacy of music, anthologizing his recordings is no small undertaking. Two decades ago, Rhino did a respectable job with its two-disc collection that has held up over the years. Shout records now offers a new alternative in this "ultimate anthology". While this piece does delve further into Rivers' more recent recordings and offers two previously unreleased songs, it does this at a price. While most of his top-40 songs are included here, nearly a third of Rivers' charting singles are absent. Among those omissions, and though only a minor hit single, "Ashes and Sand" from 1977 continues to evade reissue on CD, somewhat surprising in that it was originally issued on Rivers' own Soul City label. While 18 tracks on a disc may seem to be generous enough, for an "anthology", ratcheting the count up to 24 would have allowed the inclusion of many of the missing singles and would have better justified the claim to being "ultimate". So, down one star for this perceived "stinginess". Otherwise, this set rates highly for the packaging, 20-page liner notes booklet and overall sound quality. Choosing between this and the Rhino one comes down to whether you're looking for more of Rivers' classic single records, in which case the Rhino set wins hands down, or the inclusion of Rivers' more contemporary work served only by this Shout/Soul City collection.

Rivers Fine Sound Rolls Over Four Decades.......2007-03-06

This is a wonderful collection from an artist who should have been inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame years ago. The intelligence, energy and quiet integrity of the music of Johnny Rivers has never been clearer than on this career-spanning collection. The Hall of Fame can have the Ramones and Sex Pistols. I'll take these two discs to my desert island.

Do Yourself A Favour Get This CD.......2007-02-24

The excellent sound quality on this cd was a revelation especially when the songs date back to 1964. My previous Johnny Rivers compilation cd sounded very thin. This is not the case with "Secret Agent Man - The Ultimate Johnny Rivers Anthology 1964-2006".

You forget just how many hit records Johnny Rivers had until you have them all on a cd like this. His music is very much in the feel good mode and this disc has seldom been out of my player since it arrived. If you are a Johnny Rivers fan or simply like good music this cd is highly recommended.

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