Tequila Pop

1. Mi Perro Negro

2. Tocare

3. Quisiera

4. Diez Mil Años Después

5. Ven

6. Entre Tu Voz y el Viento

7. Eco

8. Fuerza de Tu Amor

9. No Me Puedo Conformar

10. Nunca Te Enamores

Tequila Pop,Tequila Pop,Fonovisa Inc.,Latin,Rock

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Average customer rating: Innovative music Slop from a slapper HO HUM --- REALLY NOT INTERESTING AT ALL Classical With a Twist Highly Listenable

Vanessa-Mae The Violin Player Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vanessa-Mae | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Storm Best of Vanessa-Mae Ultimate Collection The Classical Album 1 / Vanessa-Mae The Original Four Seasons And The Devil's Trill Sonata / Vanessa-Mae ASIN: B000002SKU Release Date: 1998-10-30

Tracks:

1. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor
2. Contradanza
3. Classical Gas
4. Theme From 'Caravans'
5. Warm Air
6. Jazz Will Eat Itself
7. Widescreen
8. Tequila Mockingbird
9. City Theme
10. Red Hot

Customer Reviews:

Innovative music.......2007-06-03

I have been listening to such contemporary artists as Bond, Yanni, Taleinsin Orchestra,... so I am not a new comer to contemporary fusion classical music. If I had listened to this CD when it first came out almost 10 years ago, I would probably have given it a 5. I am only giving it a four now (maybe a 3.5?) because there are simply other better albums out there - most of the songs here are more classically influenced than its purported to be. Also, while Vanessa-Mae is an accomplished violinist, she is not the most spectacular violnist. At times, she lackes the energy to propell her music to the next level. However, all in all, an enjoyable album, although nothing ground-breaking.

Slop from a slapper.......2005-03-01

This terrible and dull album launched the career of Über-nothing violinist, Vanessa Mae.

It is hard to describe the depth of the level to which this album stoops to be "popular". Low brow? You bet! Exploitative? Oh yeah! Dumbed down Classical Music? Well, that's what we've got here!

Value of this album? Hard to say. I am sure that Vanessa's parents and agent are happy with this prosaic product.

Very dumbed down dumb music - for the legions of philistines and musically naive of the world.




In one word, a "dud".

HO HUM --- REALLY NOT INTERESTING AT ALL.......2003-07-11

As violin technique goes, there is not much here in evidence to get all fired up about. She is an adequete violinist who does just fine with the material she is given, but the only people who are going to think that she is a violinist for the ages are people who don't know anything about violin playing.

That being said, this album had the potential to be interesting, except that the arrangements of Mike Batt are about as flat as one can get. This album seems to be more about Mike Batt's ego than about Vanessa Mae, as Mike perform, conducts, composes & produces practically every piece. This would be fine if the end product was remotely interesting, but of it sounds like it should be background music. The Bach arrangement, with gratuitous techno-pop flourishes thrown in at every opportunity, just bogs down in an effort to be "innovative." Most of Batt's compositions leave no impression whatsoever.

Any lunatic who puts this crossover album in the classical category truly needs to go back to Music Appreciation 101, to be reminded of what classical music is. File this one in the Fluffy Boring Pop category and forget about it.

Classical With a Twist.......2003-07-01

The first notes of Vanessa Mae's The Violin Player sound like a dramatic beginning to a classical composition, but it's not. This album in fact is anything but traditional classical. It's unique, creative, energetic and alive and I give Vanessa props for being brave enough to come out with it. It's hard to be different. The fact that Vanessa did make the music and did it so well says that she's a true artist, something sadly lacking in a world where technical mastery is considered more important than artistic invention. This is a fantastic, fun album that you'll want to listen to again and again, the music hitting something within you and bringing all sorts of energy you didn't know you had bubbling to the surface. If you won't buy it for that reason, then buy it for it's historical significance. It's already plain to me, Vanessa Mae with this album changed the one sided face of classical music forever.

Highly Listenable.......2002-11-13

Let's get this straight upfront: Vanessa Mae is a good violin player, but I've heard plenty better in the classical world today. You buy this CD not for Mae's technique as a violinist (frankly, I'd give her just a 6 or 7 out of 10), but for her innovation - her ground-breaking album that blends the old-style classical music with pop/techno/jazz, and gives that genre of music (which had there for a while even before Mae) the kind of visibility that it did not use to have. This album is novel and upbeat, and is highly listenable both to people who like classical music and those who find it intimdating (or boring). Would especially recommend this to people in their 20s and 30s.

Average customer rating: Great stuff! Wonderful arrangements of music from all over the world. Beautiful collection of Music

Fiesta! Erich Kunzel , and Cincinnati Pops Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sailing Happy Trails Down on the Farm The Big Picture Classics of the Silver Screen ASIN: B000003CWL Release Date: 1990-10-10

Tracks:

1. Tico Tico No Fuba
2. Granada
3. La Virgen De La Macarena
4. Espana Cani
5. Estrellita
6. El Carretero
7. El Cumbanchero
8. Brazil
9. Carioca
10. The Girl From Ipanema
11. South Of The Border
12. Sweet And Gentle
13. Tequila
14. Lambada
15. Siboney
16. Desafinado
17. Besame Mucho
18. Chiquita Banana Song
19. Mexican Hat Dance
20. Cielito Lindo
21. Copacabana

Customer Reviews:

Great stuff!.......2002-10-24

Erich kunzel has recorded a wonderfully exhilerating item this time! Wonderfully exhuberant is mild compared to the lively playing Kunzel always gets from this great orchestra! Arrangements are mostly by Tommy Newsome who knows how to write charts of varying degrees of excellence, particularly the winsome "Girl from Ipanema" which compliments the lyrics endless reflections on a beautiful, bikini-clad young woman. "Sweet and Gentle" is a saucy number while Eric Knight, the only arranger to get the Boston Pops under Fiedler to swing to new heights, contributes an unforgettably boisterous account of "Lambada." The sound is full of punch and contrast. And Doc Severinsen plays in "Virgen" a marvelous soloistic stratospheric account. My advice is to buy this immediately. It's one hot album!

Wonderful arrangements of music from all over the world........2001-10-26

Telarc and Eric Kunzel never fail to amaze at the quality of their selections.

Even tough some of the arrangements here have a little too much
fanfare at the start they are still great to listen to.

Most of these melodies you have heard them at least once in you life. And they are reproduced here with the Kunzel magic.

Beautiful collection of Music.......2001-10-26

A Beautiful collection of music from all over the world.
(latin world that is)

I little grandiose on some selections (that's kunzel) but GREAT nonetheless.

Average customer rating: a great party album!

Champs - Greatest Hits-Tequila The Champs Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tequila Absolutely the Best! Let There Be Drums/Drums Are My Beat! Tequila: The Very Best of the Champs Winchester Cathedral ASIN: B000000D8O Release Date: 1994-04-19

Tracks:

1. Tequila
2. El Rancho Rock
3. Too Much Tequila
4. Limbo Rock
5. Chariot Rock
6. Midnighter
7. Rebel Rouser
8. Percolator
9. Go Champ Go
10. La Cucaracha

Customer Reviews:

a great party album!.......1998-10-05

This is just a spectacular collection of ten hits from the Champs, the instrumental group from the 50's. This will be sure to liven any party up and get the dancing in gear. Tequila! Although the CD is 22.5 Minutes it does not get boring, and just hit the replay button on the CD player and dance the night away.

Average customer rating: My favorite Wes album A South-Of-The-Border SHOT OF WES (Lime Wedge Optional) Every time ... Music like good Tequila Standard Montgomery Verve

Tequila Wes Montgomery Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bumpin' California Dreaming Road Song A Day in the Life Movin' Wes ASIN: B00002NDAD Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

1. Tequila
2. Little Child (Daddy Dear)
3. What The World Needs Is Love
4. The Big Hurt
5. Bumpin' On Sunset
6. Insensatez (How Insensitive)
7. The Thumb
8. Midnight Mood
9. Wives And Lovers
10. Tequila (Alternative Take)
11. The Big Hurt (Alternative Take)
12. Bumpin' On Sunset (Alternative Take)

Customer Reviews:

My favorite Wes album.......2005-10-28

I've been a fan of Wes since the 60s and I saw him live. I've heard everything he's ever recorded and own most of it. I fell in love with this album when it was issued and it's my favorite. Yes there are strings on it but as soon as they shut up and Wes plays it is heaven. There isn't a bad song on it. My favorite Wes tune is The Thumb and I think it features his best solo ever. Eight choruses of pure imagination. So, if you can ignore the intrusive strings, which really aren't on it that much, I think you'll like this album. It's very mellow and laid back and Wes really swings.

A South-Of-The-Border SHOT OF WES (Lime Wedge Optional).......2005-05-26

I've never understood those so-called "purists" who raise a ruckus with shouts of "SELL OUT!" and "INAUTHENTIC!" as soon as a musician sails into previously uncharted waters. They called out the dogs when Richard Carpenter closed out 'GOODBYE TO LOVE' with a loud fuzz guitar solo. (He was later credited with having invented the "power ballad" formula with this blasphemy!) They were ready to crucify Bob Dylan when he started singing about Jesus with SLOW TRAIN COMING. (Never mind that it happened to be the freshest, most exciting and heartfelt music he'd created in years!) When WES MONTGOMERY allowed his innovative Jazz guitar style to explore modern Pop pieces, his fans began to abandon ship in droves. And when he went so far as to...(dare I even say it?)...add a dollop of strings on the TEQUILA set, they were ready to torpedo his boat themselves. He had "sold out" they said. Sold out to what? I'll tell you : MORE great music!

In the informative booklet notes, Montgomery's fellow Jazz guitarist, Steve Khan writes, "Like most Jazz fans, I prefer albums on which the tracks are timed at six minutes or more; anything less than that usually means limited space for improvising. But perhaps looking at the art of recording only in this manner causes one to miss works of extraordinary beauty and grace. TEQUILA is just such a recording." Khan later (courageously?) confesses that 'MIDNIGHT MOOD' is "one of the most beautiful pieces Montgomery ever recorded." Here's a person mature enough to realize that great music is great music, at six minutes, or less; with or without strings. It just so happens that my favorite track here is probably 'LITTLE CHILD (DADDY DEAR)', the shortest at just two and a half minutes, WITH strings (which only enhances the moving, melancholic melody.)

TEQUILA has a slightly Latinized feel to it, thanks to the title track, the inclusion of Antonio Carlos Jobim's classic, 'INSENSATEZ (HOW INSENSITIVE)', and especially the conga playing of Ray Barretto on half of the tracks. But make no mistake about it, this is genuine Jazz - there's Grady Tate on drums and the legendary Ron Carter on the stand-up bass (love that rhythmic "thumping" on 'WIVES AND LOVERS', which stays with me for hours!) This is wonderful stuff, and the sparingly used Claus Ogerman strings do not detract from the mood, but highlight it. As if all that wasn't enough, TEQUILA sports one of the coolest Jazz album covers ever conceived (right up there with Metheny's, AMERICAN GARAGE.)

WES MONTGOMERY was one of the most influential guitarists in the world of Jazz. By all accounts, he was a very classy and humble man. He certainly had good taste and knew good music. His musicianship elevated everything he played; transforming even minor Pop hits into compelling masterpieces. So smooth he was, but never sleepy! And this set is no exception. So what if this isn't Wes Montgomery poured straight from the bottle? Some folks like to add orange juice to their liquor and call it a Tequila Sunrise. Others prefer a mixture of lime juice and salt. They call that a Margarita. On TEQUILA, Wes didn't pour his guitar straight from the bottle, but stirred in some congas and some strings. It doesn't matter because, in short : if it says "WES MONTGOMERY" on the label, you can be sure that it's a damn fine drink. Uhm...no...that's not right. I mean, if it says "Wes Montgomery" on the COVER, you can be sure that it's damn fine music. Yeah, that's it...damn fine MUSIC!

Every time ..........2004-12-31

Every time I put a Wes record in my player I have to write a review here on Amazon. I have to say to the world how big was Wes talent and artistry. I have to shout out loud how much I love Wes music and how much I dig his improvisational skills and personality. I'm saying that Wes even if he's respected everywhere in the world actually he is still incredibly underrated. Every cat can tell you how big was Trane, Bill Evans or Miles and I obviously agree, don't get me wrong. But Wes? Can we talk a little bit about WES??? It seems that almost only guitarists consider him as he should be considered as one the overall best jazzmen of all times. I mean in the first best five probably. His musicality was a marvel from mother nature!!! His music has always been intense, deep, groovin and entertaining something you can't say of every cat's music ... His solos are incedibly touching, challenging and light years ahead. I mean, really no guitar player has ever come near Wes artistry except maybe George Benson but only in few occasions. Tequila is a favourite of mine in Wes's discography. It is one of the albums in which Wes had the best sound, full, big, touching, surrounding. The program is very very nice, 100% Wes. I mean, I love Riverside albums too obviously, but Verve's material is enormously underrated. verve's album contains some of the best Wes music ever. Insensatez, What the world, all the tunes contained in Verve albums are Wes unforgettable interpretations believe me. I'm listening to this album now for the thousand time, trying to imagine Wes playing with his thumb and smiling and enjoying music and the art of improvisation ... I mean, Wes. W-E-S !!! Every time I'm into another player that I love and listen to Wes I immediatly become again a Wes addicted because his music is .... special. Every time I play a Wes record I think that never ever will be another talent like him. And that there never has been. That will never be better music .. Let me say this. Wes has been one of the greatest music talents ever, together with Bird and few more. I really don't think I'm exaggerating .. Oh Wes !!!!!!

Music like good Tequila.......2000-11-18

For years, for decades, Wes's Verve records have been criticized by so-called jazz purists. Praising his Riverside output, they didn't come to grasp with the fact that what Wes did on Verve was FUSION, in the truest sense of the word. I prefer this masterpiece of laconic, sparse, deceptively simple guitar music to the tinny and sometimes tedious sounds he released on Riverside. Just one telling example: take the title track, on which he turns the Champs' pop instrumental into a stark, dynamic masterpiece. The band are excellent, too: the combination drums - congas (played by the Great Barretto himself!)works out splendidly.Best US jazz guitar album ever?

Standard Montgomery Verve.......2000-01-04

If you're a fan of Wes's Verve sessions, this is another one to add to your collection. For those who know Wes only as a be-bop guitarist, this album might surprise you. This album has never been critically acclaimed (and I do find it a bit uneven in quality) but for my money, the greatest guitar solo I've ever heard on a jazz record is on his version of "What the World Needs Now." I've actually never heard this CD--I own the LP, so I'm only commenting on the music itself.

Average customer rating: sucks Buy it... Tequila wets your appetite for old style rock An excellent follow up to RFD Excellent follow up to "Recipe of Disaster"!!!

Tequila Brand New Sin Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Black Stone Cherry Recipe for Disaster Brand New Sin Brand New Sin Shot to Hell ASIN: B000HCPSMG Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

1. Said and Done
2. Did Me Wrong
3. Spare the Agony
4. Ice Man
5. Proposition
6. Old
7. Worm Wh*re
8. See the Sun
9. Motormeth
10. Numero Dos
11. Elogio
12. Reaper Man
13. Acehole
14. House of the Rising Sun
15. Crank It Up [Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

sucks.......2007-02-20

what else can I say. The peter steal song is decent. The rest of the CD stinks

Buy it..........2006-11-28

This is another brutal metal assault CD by BNS. They are a perfect combination of metal and heavy rock. I can't help bangin' my head everytime I listen to it. They are a must see live band. I think they have a great heavy unique sound. They also actually know how to play their instruments -- great solos, great drums, and love the knarly lead vocals. The only band I have ever traveled six hours to see. If radio would stop stooping done to coorporate interests and sucky pop metal, these guys would rule.

Tequila wets your appetite for old style rock.......2006-11-27

A fine display of the style of songs Brand New Sin brings to fans at
their 'live' shows. This is a 'bare bones' type of recording not for all
those 'perfect, clean & tweaked' studio kind of listeners. For those folks
who don't like the production -'You don't get it!' Brand New Sin set out
to give fans a recording they can play, learn the words and come to a show
and sing along and it all sounds the same. This band is making it's mark
at every live show. 'See The Sun' and the song with their 1st video from
this cd 'Motormeth' are fan favorites. The remake of 'House of the Rising Sun' recorded by many '50's & '60's folk singers and a hit for Britian's
Animals in the mid '60's has a little twist to it and is a great treat at
a live show.

An excellent follow up to RFD.......2006-11-27

This album shows the growth of the band over there 4 year career. Music wise much more technical with more maturity. Excellent guitar work with very catchy riffs. Have seen BNS live around 25 times and every time they get better. What you here on there albums is what you get live. They do not layer and make music they can not play live. This is a kick you in the butt album and makes them a better band.

Excellent follow up to "Recipe of Disaster"!!!.......2006-11-04

Is different, leave behind the south influences to more hard rock, but rocks in the same way!! The guitar work is great, the vocals outstanding and the drums really good too!!! Recommended!!!

Average customer rating: clasic !!! Great single disc Champs comp from the Album Collection + 10

Tequila: The Very Best of the Champs The Champs Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Two Sides of the Chantays/Pipeline Champs - Greatest Hits-Tequila The Tube City!: The Best of The Trashmen Little Star: The Best of the Elegants Louie Louie: The Very Best of The Kingsmen ASIN: B000009QJE Release Date: 1998-08-19

Tracks:

1. Tequila
2. Telstar
3. Chariot Rock
4. Rebel Rouser
5. Go Champ Go
6. Raunchy
7. Percolator
8. La Cucaracha (Traditional)
9. Tequila Twist
10. Istanbul
11. Honky Tonk
12. Too Much Tequila
13. Bristol Stomp
14. Night Train
15. The Twist
16. Beatnik
17. Hokey Pokey
18. I'll Be There
19. Alley Cat
20. El Rancho Rock
21. Limbo Rock
22. Bunny Hop
23. Anna
24. Last Night

Customer Reviews:

clasic !!!.......2005-02-24

clasic,the word what can describe this cd,there is "la cucaracha"
,"hokey pokey" "tequila",so if thats not clasic i dont what its
buy this cd and......rock and roll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great single disc Champs comp from the Album Collection + 10.......2004-12-17

If you can't find the Challenge Album Collection 2 CD set on One Way or if you have it and want a best of comp that is mainly from the material on the albums, this is a great single disc that is mainly culled from the album collection except for 10 additional songs including their versions of Istanbul, Rebel Rouser, La Cucaracha to name a few. The songs that appear on this disc culled from the album collection are the cream of the crop when it comes the Champs and as such, this earns 5 stars. If I were to recommend any of their albums for those who want to go further, I'd recommend "Go Champs Go" and "Everybody's Rockin'" which do remain in print as a twofer on Ace and are both equally great but this is the cream of the crop.

Average customer rating: Like listening to The Mariachi Brass live in the studio CD coupling of first two Baker/Mariachi Brass albums

A Taste of Tequila/Hats Off The Mariachi Brass Manufacturer: Beat Goes Public ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hard Workin' Man - The Jack Nitzsche Story Volume 2 Sing a Song With Riddle / Hey Diddle Riddle ASIN: B000G6H3VM Release Date: 2006-08-07

Tracks:

1. Flowers on the Wall
2. Tequila
3. Mexico
4. Love Me with All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta el Sol)
5. Hot Toddy
6. Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa
7. Speedy Gonzalez
8. Come a Little Bit Closer
9. Paso
10. Bamba
11. Happiness Is
12. Sure Gonna Miss Her
13. Band Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
14. Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine)
15. These Boots Are Made for Walking
16. On the Street Where You Live
17. Armen's Theme
18. Spanish Harlem
19. Chiquita Banana
20. When the Day Is All Done
21. You Baby
22. It's Too Late
23. Colonel Bogey March [*]

Product Description

1. Flowers On The Wall
2. Tequila
3. Mexico
4. Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)
5. Hot Toddy
6. Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa
7. Speedy Gonzales
8. Come A Little Bit Closer
9. El Paso
10. La Bamba
11. Happiness Is
12. Sure Gonna Miss Her
13. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
14. Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine)
15. These Boots Are Made For Walking
16. On The Street Where You Live
17. Armen’S Theme
18. Spanish Harlem
19. Chiquita Banana
20. When The Day Is Done



Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Like listening to The Mariachi Brass live in the studio.......2007-04-24

Simply outstanding in every way. The sound on this collection is perfect. I have LP copies of all the Mariachi Brass albums in stereo and mono and they sound pretty horrible. This CD was obviously mastered from the original with great care. It sounds as if you are listening to them live in the studio. I know that a lot a Baker fans have shunned The Mariachi Brass albums but I love them. Many say that he only did it for drug money and they used him as a Tijuana Brass knockoff but I disagree. Chet puts his own style into these standards and they have such warmth and feeling it gives me goosebumps. Yes, they came out at the height of the T.J.B. but I would not call it a knockoff by any means. A little pricey yes, but well worth the money!

CD coupling of first two Baker/Mariachi Brass albums.......2007-01-22

I've wanted the Mariachi Brass' first LP on CD ever since I got my first CD player in 1986. It finally arrives on this very nice twofer that also contains the second LP plus one additional track.
Chet Baker fans have dismissed these albums for decades because of their pop appeal, the fact that the Mariachi Brass was one of many brass oriented groups thrown together by a record company to capitalize on the success of Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass in the mid-60s, and also because it has been widely speculated that Baker only agreed to record these LPs to get money to support his drug habit (and it was that habit that led to his untimely demise). But in my opinion, if you judge the music on it's own merits then the only question is: do you like mid-60s easy listening covers of pop hits or not? If not, pass this by -- even if you're a Chet Baker fan. If you don't like Tijuana Brass, Living Brass, Brass Ring and the like, you won't like this. If you do like this type of thing though, there's no real reason for you to dislike this. It's some very familiar hit tunes from the 60s, masterfully arranged, played by fantastic studio musicians (including members of the Wrecking Cru and some Tijuana Brass regulars) and perfectly balanced with Chet's wonderful flugal horn riding over the top of the other instruments. It sounds to me that he was having a good time recording these tracks -- I really can't believe he got nothing out of these sessions other than the money.
The standout tracks are "Flowers On The Wall", "Tequila" (which contains one of my all time favorite drum fills about 1:44 into the track), "Hot Toddy", "24 Hours From Tulsa", "Speedy Gonzalez", "La Bamba", "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'", and a rocking cover of the "Colonel Bogey March" from "The Bridge On The River Kwai". The latter wasn't included on either of the LPs featured here but has been included as a bonus track.
Overall, A TASTE OF TEQUILA is a more satisfying album than "HATS OFF" but there's nothing here that isn't enjoyable if you like 60s instrumental pop.
It should be noted that all tracks appear on this CD in mono. According to the liner notes, the stereo tapes have been lost. I've had TASTE OF TEQUILA in both mono and stereo versions for years though and always preferred the mono version, so you'll hear no complaint from me. And if there's any concern about the cover being different for this CD, the original covers (both front and back) are recreated inside the booklet.
This was the reissue of 2006 for me. I'm thrilled to have it on CD and highly recommend it to fans of brass-led 60s instrumental combos.

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The String Quartet Tribute to the Eagles Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rock | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The String Quartet Tribute to Fleetwood Mac The String Quartet Tribute to Elton John String Quartet Tribute to the Rolling Stones The String Quartet Tribute to Queen The String Quartet Tribute to Clapton ASIN: B0000CC85T Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

1. Peaceful Easy Feeling
2. Hotel California
3. Desperado
4. Lyin' Eyes
5. Best Of My Love
6. Take It Easy
7. Tequila Sunrise
8. I Can't Tell You Why
9. Take It To The Limit
10. Dustbound Train

Product Description

1. Peaceful Easy Feeling
2. Hotel California
3. Desperado
4. Lyin' Eyes
5. Best Of My Love
6. Take It Easy
7. Tequila Sunrise
8. I Can't Tell You Why
9. Take It To The Limit
10. Dustbound Train (Original Composition)

Format: CD

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Soul Tequila Soul Providers Manufacturer: C & S Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: (Don't Look Back) Behind the Shack... ASIN: B000003GMS Release Date: 1997-01-24

Tracks:

1. Steam Train
2. Gimme The Paw
3. Huh! Funky Rudolph Strut
4. Who Knows
5. Switchblade
6. Let A Man Do What He Wanna Do
7. Soul Tequila
8. The Landlord
9. Lea's Rice Pudding
10. (Hey, Hey) Mister Brown
11. Mr Kesselman Pt 1
12. Mr Kesselman Instrumental

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Tequila: Rockin' Instrumentals Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony Special Product ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002YMJ Release Date: 1995-12-01

Tracks:

1. Bandstand Boogie - Les Elgart
2. Tequila - The Champs
3. Raw Hide - Link Wray & The Wraymen
4. Raunchy - Bill Justis
5. Cannonball - Duane Eddy/His 'Twangy' Guitar And The Rebels
6. Just Coastin' - Carl Perkins & NRBQ
7. Yakety Sax - Boots Randolph
8. Memphis - Lonnie Mack
9. Pipeline - Bruce Johnstone
10. Joy Ride - Rick Derringer

Salsa Music:

1. Trios: Boleros de Ayer Y de Siempre
2. Un Tonto Romantico
3. Una Noche de Pasion
4. Una Rosa Un Adios
5. Va...Para Ti Mi Amor
6. Va...Para Ti Mi Amor
7. Ven a Mover Tu Cuerpo
8. Vengo Naciendo
9. Versus
10. Viva El Amor

Salsa Music

salsa music

Salsa Music

Do You Dream? [Import]

French Romantic Chamber Music

I'll Go

The Cookbook [EXPLICIT LYRICS] [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

Invasion of the Body Snatchers [Soundtrack]

Latin American Music

Heaven & Hull

Love Will Come Through Pt.2 [CD-single]

In a Distant Place

La Mer/Afternoon of a Faun/Jeux/Two Nocturnes

Jazz Horizons [Import]

Hi Note [Import]

Get to You [Import]

Deal Me In

Countryman [Digipack]