Funk Ballads

Track Listings

1. Midnight and You - Love Unlimited Orchestra

2. Why Have I Lost You - Cameo

3. Yearning for Your Love - The Gap Band

4. Give Me Your Love - Curtis Mayfield

5. Dream Merchant - New Birth

6. You Are My Starship - Norman Connors

7. Quiet Storm - Smokey Robinson

8. If I Ever Lose This Heaven - Al Jarreau,

9. So Very Hard to Go - Tower of Power

10. Love Don't Live Here Anymore - Rose Royce

11. Distant Lover [Live] - Marvin Gaye

Funk Ballads,Various Artists,Polygram Records,Disco,Funk,Pop,Pop-Soul,Quiet Storm,R&B,Smooth Soul,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

Funk Ballads

Tracks:

Beija-Flor - The Jim Hall Quartet
Come With Me - Tania Maria
Straighten Up And Fly Right - Rosemary Clooney
Watermelon Man - Poncho Sanchez With Special Guest Mongo Santamaria
Listen Here - The Gene Harris Quartet
My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More - Carmen McRae
Airegin - Tito Puente
Blood Count - The Stan Getz Quartet
Love Walked In - Mel Torme, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass
Serengeti - Cal Tjader
In Walked Bud - Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers
O Nosso Amor - The Charlie Byrd Trio With Special Guest Ken Peplowski
Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year - Michael Feinstein With The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Good Music.......2007-06-08

I rate 5 star for the music, 5 star for sound quality and 4 star for surround mix. I'm not disappoint when listen to this album, each track on this album is very well selected.

I enjoy even when I listen with red book player. The CD layer also very good when compare to SACD layer.

One of my favorite album.

very good sound.......2007-01-03

I am very pleasure when I heard this SACD, all the sound is clear and the multichannel works like a different instruments places around my room.

voices in the room .......2006-03-14

Nice jazz sampler should appeal to most tastes in mainstream jazz since it's not too funky or free-style. What's the real kicker here is the SACD quality. Certainly not what I would call a great test cd but still good for amazing friends with the detailed sonics and tight bass lines and realistic voices in the room effects.

Excelent.......2006-01-02

very good compilation.
sound quality on SACD is first rate.

Good jazz SACD sampler.......2005-06-06

I'm not a jazz fan, but purchased this SACD for testing the performance of my new SACD & DVDA player. I own a lot of DVD audio discs, but this one is my first SACD.
Sound is good and well separated on the analogue 6 channel output designed for playing such a disc. But the music taste of the disc producer is strictly a jazz taste which doesn't meet that of a lot of music listeners. Beija-Flor, Come with me and Watermelon man are fantastic.
As a conclusion, it's a reliable SACD sampler but not comparable to DVDA which has almost the same sound fidelity, and include further videos, lyrics, photos and interviews.

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Beautiful Ballads, Vol. 2
The Isley Brothers
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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Beautiful Ballads
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Bedroom Classics, Vol. 3

ASIN: B000KHX7BM
Release Date: 2006-12-26

Tracks:

For The Love Of You (Part 1 & 2)
Groove With You
Between The Sheets
Here We Go Again (Part 1 & 2)
I Need Your Body
Love Put Me On The Corner
It's Too Late
Footsteps In The Dark (Part 1 & 2)
Lover's Eve
Let Me Down Easy
Sensuality (Part 1 & 2)
Insatiable Woman

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SERIOUS baby makin' music...
GREAT MUSIC
The Isley Brothers- Beautiful Ballads
No Regrets
Soulful

Beautiful Ballads
The Isley Brothers
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Love Songs
Greatest Slow Jams
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Elements of Love: Ballads
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ASIN: B0000029J3
Release Date: 1994-08-09

Tracks:

Brown Eyed Girl
Hello It's Me
Let's Fall In Love (Parts 1 & 2)
You're The Key To My Heart
You're Beside Me (Parts 1 & 2)
I Once Had Your Love (And I Can't Let Go)
Caravan Of Love
All In My Lover's Eyes
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
Make Me Say It Again Girl (Parts 1 & 2)
Voyage To Atlantis
Choosey Lover
Lay Lady Lay
Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)

Amazon.com essential recording

The Isley Brothers were known for their ability to rock the house, but in truth they were an accomplished vocal group before they were anything else. Beautiful Ballads collects some of their sweetest, most soulful slow songs from the '70s and '80s, reaches over into the rock world for Todd Rundgren's "Hello It's Me," James Taylor's "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight," and Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay," and adds originals such as "Don't Say Goodnight" and "Caravan of Love." Beautiful Ballads goes beyond being a mere soundtrack for seduction (though that works, too): this is healing music, good for the heart as well as the soul. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

SERIOUS baby makin' music..........2007-01-17

...And damn am I mad at the Amazon Fishbowl header on this page, 'cause I already had the title in mind! I just pulled this CD out of the racks after many years, for the purpose of uploading it onto my girlfriend's iPod. Man oh man, the memories! I'm not that old, but I remember when I bought this CD back in the early 90's. It was my first Isley Brothers CD. Let me just say that while I've since purchased many more I.B. CDs, there's just nothing like the first time. Don't get me wrong, there are other great compilations out there, 'Funky Family' comes to mind (although, as the title suggests, it covers the funkier dimensions of The Brothers' illustrious career); 'Ultimate Isley Brothers' is good if you're on a budget; you could probably even cop a decently priced copy of 'It's Your Thing: The Story of the Isley Brothers' at this point. But pound for pound, you just can't beat this CD. I think it has something to do with the sequencing - it seems as though whomever decided on the tracks to be included as well as the order in which they should be played spent a lot of time making out to the Isley Brothers! I mean sure, there are some glaring omissions ("Groove With You"? "Between the Sheets"? I could go on and on), but as the music progresses you couldn't care less. Starting its seductive journey with the beautiful testimonies to the early stages of love "Brown Eyed Girl" and "Hello It's Me", you're reeled in. Then you move into Stage 2 with "Let's Fall in Love (Parts 1 & 2 {isn't it amazing how R&B artists were so prolific back in the 70's that their genius needed TWO PARTS to encapsulate one song? Let's see Ne-Yo or Usher do that!}). By track 11 ("Voyage To Atlantis"), you've already gone from sweet courtship to a full declaration of love to a delicate plea for consumation of this union andletnoothermaneverputusasunder, thanks in no small part to this devilishly hypnotic music coming from your speakers in the background.

And this is why I feel the need to post a warning here: in the wrong hands, this music is potentially DANGEROUS. I hate the term "grown folks' music" but I do believe the title may apply here. If you're inexperienced with this sort of thing I'd advise listening alone a few times first before trying to unleash this on your mate (kiddies, stick with your Justin Timberlake records in the meantime). Don't slip this on as mere background music while you're trying to get your groove on if you're not really serious about the person you're with - there are far too many single unwed mothers out there already! But if you're with that special someone (or someone you're hoping might be that special someone), this is the music to 'seal the deal' with.

The only arguement I might make is with Track #7 - what the hell is "Caravan of Love" doing in this booty-call mixtape? It screws up the whole vibe right in the middle of the CD. If anything I'd recommend programming the tracks in advance and leaving that one out, or at least making it the last track. If you use the CD correctly, by then you should laying back smoking a cigarette or eating jellybeans or whatever you call afterplay. ;-)

GREAT MUSIC.......2007-01-11

LOVE THE ISLEYS! THEIR MUSIC STANDS THE TEST OF TIME AND IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE CDS THAT THEY ARE MAKING TODAY! THE EXCEPTIONS ARE MISSION TO PLEASE AND ETERNAL! BODY KISS DID'NT DO IT FOR ME OR BABY MAKIN MUSIC! IF YOU WANT CLASSIC ISLEYS, BUY THIS! IF YOU WANT MR. BIGGS, BUY THE LATTER CDS! CLASSIC ISLEYS ARE THE BEST !

The Isley Brothers- Beautiful Ballads.......2006-06-29

I really enjoy listening to this cd. Like the Love Songs, most of the songs on the cd are great!

The only 2 songs I don't like on here is "You're beside me (Parts 1 & 2)," and "I once had your love (And I can't let go)". The great tracks on here are:

-Brown Eyed Girl

-Hello It's Me

-Let's Fall In Love

-Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

-Make Me Say It Again Girl (Parts 1 & 2)

-Choosey Lover

-Lay Lady Lay

-Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)

According to the sticker on the front cover, it says that this cd has 14 of the most romantic songs ever waxed! Therefore, you should get this cd!

No Regrets.......2005-07-05

These ballads can indeed be considered beautiful. The Isley Brothers definitely have talent as artists in general and musicians in particular. The lyrics of these songs as conveyed by the Isleys tug at the heart. That being said, it is still not to my taste.

This is definitely from the R&B/Soul part of the spectrum. My tastes run more towards artists like Sinatra and Humperdinck. I bought this album because of the title and it was no what I expected. Still, the quality of this album is such that I have no regrets.

Soulful.......2005-06-29

This album is truly an all time classic. Its spiritual, sincere and soulful. This is a must for your oldies collection. You can have fun with this album. I always do.

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Flashback to Nineteen Nine Five
Good Year
Memories Come to Life
Good compilation.
Nostalgic Moments

1996 Grammy Nominees
Various Artists
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1997 Grammy Nominees
1999 Grammy Nominees: Mainstream
1998 Grammy Nominees
1995 Grammy Nominees
Grammy Nominees 2000

ASIN: B000002BI3
Release Date: 1996-02-06

Tracks:

One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio
One Of Us - Joan Osborne
Kiss From A Rose - Seal
Waterfalls - TLC
I Can Love You Like That - All-4-One
You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette
Baby - Brandy
Let Her Cry - Hootie & The Blowfish
Any Man Of Mine - Shania Twain

Customer Reviews:

Flashback to Nineteen Nine Five.......2004-03-13

...I normally do not review "old" albums, but I will make an exception with this masterpiece. The Grammy series has seen both ends of the spectrum and this editon is conpletely flawless. There is not one song on this album that I disapprove of. I did not listen to music back in 1995, this album makes me wish that I did. An analysis of these classic tracks:
1.Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men"One Sweet Day"A-.Beautiful,that is the only word to describe the powerful and masterful work.No wonder it was #1 for 16 Weeks in that year.
2.Coolio feat. L.V."Gangsta's Paradise"A+.This bangin' summer track was THE best song of 1995.Right from the chilling beat to the deep lyrics,this song is what rap should be.Surprising that the Academy was bold enough to give this a Record Of The Year nod.
3.Joan Osborne"One Of Us"A-.She may have been forgotten,but this song is easily a classic.Everyone knows the words to this inventive and inspired theological track.It does pose a very good idea about God.
4.Seal"Kiss From A Rose"A.The song may be ungainly in construction,but it is graceful in delivery.It is one of those songs that just plain resounds with you and uses some brilliant "images".
5.TLC"Waterfalls"A.Since Lisa Lopez has passed a way the group is in danger.The is one the best R&B songs of the '90s.The message seems verey heartfelt whlie the lyrics and horn arangments provide a perfect vehicle for it.
6.All-4-One"I Can Love You Like That"A.They may have been second compared to Boyz II Men, but this a superb and perfect slow dance song.Very well done.
7.Michael Jackson"You Are Not Alone"A-.In the midst of all his legal troubles,here is reminder of his talent.MJ singing R.Kelly's emotional lyrics make this a terrific song choice.
8.Alanis Morissette"You Oughta Know"A.It's no mystery why Alanis was such a huge hit with everyone.This song shows the kind of rage and straight forward attitude most females don't have. Truly a one of a kind song.
9.Brandy"Baby"A-.The song shrinks in comparison to "The Boy Is Mine" and "What About Us?",still it is very catchy and slick in it's production.
10.Hootie & The Blowfish"Let Her Cry"B.When "Cracked Rear View" sold 12 Million copies,no one predicted them to be on the bottom of the bargain bin now.This song is not original or spectacular,but it delivers what it promises to.

11.Shania Twain"Any Man Of Mine"A-.This early track from Shania may not have been her best,but it shows true talent and a lot of potential as an artist.
Bottom Line:****.A perfect album, shows that sometimes less can be more(it only has 11 songs). Grammy got it right way back in 1995!

Good Year.......2003-11-15

This was a good year at the Grammy's. Alanis, Mariah, and other created a good mix of music for this album, and I was glad to actually see some diversity at the award show. "One Sweet Day" "You Are Not Alone" "Any Man of Mine" "You Oughta Know" and "One of Us" are the sweet spots on the album. A good year for the Grammy's.

Memories Come to Life.......2003-10-26

my step sister would always come over to my house and play this CD non stop. i grew up on this CD, literally. I developed my ear for hip hop, my first true love. i remember rapping to Left Eye's rap from Waterfall in my living room. i still know every lyric to this CD even today. "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal and "One Sweet Day" by Boyz II Men feat. Mariah Carey are my favorite romantic songs ever. And "One of Us" literally changed my life. It made me think philosophically at such a young age. i was such a hip hop baby. I remember rapping in the car to "Gangsta's Paradise" over and over again until my mom yelled at me. This CD is magical in my opinion. its the ultimate CD for any collection and i advise everyone to have it.

Good compilation........2001-01-13

Another great Grammy album. 11 good songs from the Grammy nominated songs of 1996. The categories are "Record of the year", "Song of the year" and "Best new artist". Featuring artists as diverse as Coolio and Shania Twain, it makes for a good mix. Something for most tastes.

Nostalgic Moments.......2000-10-10

I love compilation CDs that include hits from a certain year. These songs are often never heard from again. Solution? 1996 Grammy Nominees! This excellent CD includes huge hits (One of Us, Kiss From a Rose, Waterfalls) that we became sick of. Now, 4 years later, we wonder where they went. This is a great CD to be listened to at any time. It is very upbeat and includes the first hits from Shania Twain (who now has about 60493 hits), Hootie & the Blowfish, Alanis Morissette, and the divine Joan Osborne. This disc is recommended for its wide spectrum of styles and variety. You will love this!

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Mostly first-time CD items!
great music !

Jazz
James Brown
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ASIN: B000Q364O2
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

That's My Desire
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Mostly first-time CD items!.......2007-06-23

With the exception of two [remixed] vocals from recent reissues, and a repeat from the Soul Pride CD-set, we have several rare tracks, going back to that period in "career suspense" with Smash Records.
Re. the above-mentioned vocals, I can't get too excited about a remix of the opener "That's My Desire", from Soul On Top, a session in which where JB didn't write the arrangements, which, to me, are in the wrong key on several numbers, anyway. Added to this, his voice was not in shape on two or three, including "Desire". (Perhaps my third-rate sound system doesn't help the matter). I feel that "I Need Your Key (To Turn Me On)" from that Belson session would have made a perfect track one.
"Cottage For Sale", on the other hand, is a great selection for this set; of course the original vinyl mix lends to the kind of re-engineering, if you will, which gives more presence to the band.
The only previously unreleased tune is "Tengo Tango", jazz-blues, with a repeated "choked" guitar chord veering on a "novelty" effect more suited to Pop, but an edited down pressing could have made some noise back in the mid-1960s.
"Why (Am I Treated So Bad)" is something special for fans and historians -it's actually from the '68 Live In Dallas set issued (save one cut) in its' entirety 30 years later. The mix is fine and the ambience is undeniable.
It seems that the compilers here were going for a spotlight on the organist James Brown, alot more than the exceptional jazz singer and arranger James. There's a terrific cut from the Out Of Sight album, "Something Else", for example which has less (sometimes erratic) exploratory keyboarding, and more *band*. "Back Stabbin'" from Cold Sweat, is another more satisfying try, a real gem in 4/4, soul-jazz all the way; a great choice would also have been "The Thing In G" from the Prisoner Of Love album, a track which features a spoken introduction by Mr. Brown. He sensitively prepares his fans for something new.
But James Brown ultimately proved that he is a force in soul-jazz when he was nominated for a Grammy in the early '80s for "Today", off the Bring It On..Bring It On" album - yet another one which could have improved the collection.

great music !.......2007-06-17

This is a fantastic album however if you expected James Brown to be present on every track you will be disappointed. This album has more jazz oriented instrumental tracks than the 'Godfather'of soul singing. That however for me doesn't detract from what a great release this is. Buy it and play it to everyone you know. It wont gather dust.

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Ultimate Christmas
happy xams music!
I Love This CD I even listen to it in the car during the holidays.
Best Christmas CD Ever
A Christmas CD to keep

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ASIN: B00000DFSZ
Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

Silent Night (Intro) - Boyz II Men
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Winter Wonderland - Aretha Franklin
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
Sleigh Ride - Johnny Mathis
Frosty The Snow Man - Ella Fitzgerald
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Customer Reviews:

Ultimate Christmas.......2007-01-03

Fantastic Music from the best recording artists. This music puts anyone in the Christmas spirit. Great addition for the holidays.

happy xams music!.......2005-12-02

this is a wonderful album, for everyone. i don't really care for the 2nd cd, but albsolutly love the 1st one. of course i still prefer old timers, being raised on their vinyls!

I Love This CD I even listen to it in the car during the holidays........2005-09-04

i listen to this cd on repeat throughout the holidays because it is so good. I would recommend it to anyone...

Best Christmas CD Ever.......2003-12-05

I purchased this CD when it first came out in 1998. I was so exicted to see that it was still available in 2003. I have worn mine out. This is absolutely the best Christmas CD around. The songs range from classics to church hymns. No one can sing Santa Baby like Eartha Kitt. It's the best rendition of Frosty the Snowman I ever heard. I suggest you buy two in case yours gets scratched up like mine.

A Christmas CD to keep.......2002-12-27

If you are only going to buy one Christmas music CD, this is the one to have. It has a great mix of both religious and popular songs, from O Holy Night to Frosty the Snowman. There is also a wide range of artists, from Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley to Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross. Some song renditions are the traditional versions you've heard all your life, such as the Bing Crosby White Christmas. Others, such as the Whitney Houston version of Joy to the World, are fresh and original. The Sarah McLachlan rendition of Song For a Winter's Night is heartbreakingly beautiful. I've bought other Christmas CDs in the past that were limited in scope and I no longer own them. Ultimate Christmas is a keeper.

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Dude where's my Christmas?
No Chico Hamilton, But...
A Christmas Tradition in My House
Not the Original
Not the original LP program... where's Chico?

Jingle Bell Jazz
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Release Date: 1990-10-25

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - The Dexter Gordon Quartet
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Customer Reviews:

Dude where's my Christmas?.......2005-12-19

Well here it is,right here! I have given more copies of this cd ,to friends,than Columbia has sold.And it's so cheap!!!

Essential list: 1 Jingle bell jazz
2 A Charlie Brown Christmas(Vince Guaraldi Trio)
3 Bottle of Leeuwin Estates "Art Series" Chardonnay
4 Carpenters 'Christmas Portrait"
5 Bottle of "Conundrum" varietal (don't let the screw cap scare you)
6"A Christmas Festival" With Arthur Fiedler & The Boston Pops
7 Diana Krall "Christmas Songs"
8 Krug "Grand Cuvee" any Krug will do
9 Maybe some Time/Life X-mas stuff

Now how can you be depressed? Merry Christmas Everybody!!!!

No Chico Hamilton, But..........2003-11-20

As some of the other reviewers have stated, there are indeed many unfortunate omissions on this cd that were included on the original vinyl release. Hopefully Sony will see fit in the near future to reissue the recordings as they originally appeared. Having said that, I will make two comments. First of all, Chico Hamilton's "Winter Wonderland" is indeed available on cd. It is on a Sony Music Special Products cd called simply "Jazz Christmas". It is available from amazon, and it's worth the search, even it if it is very short in length, and has tawdry packaging. To my knowledge, this is the only way to get the song on cd. Secondly, this is still a wonderful cd, and one I seem to never tire of hearing. McCoy Tyner's solo piano rendition of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is beautiful and reflective; Duke Ellington's raucous version of "Jingle Bells" is loads of fun; Carmen McRae's touching version of "The Christmas Song" still conjures up images of light snowfall with the faint glow of candles in the background; Dave Brubeck's midtempo rendition of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" has some wonderfully swinging alto work from the great Paul Desmond; Dexter Gordon is bluesy and swinging on "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas". All in all a fine and diverse Christmas cd with plenty of moods and melodies. Always worth hearing and worth owning despite the omissions.

A Christmas Tradition in My House.......2003-01-08

This is a great CD in what's here. Dexter Gordon's solo on have Yourself.... is worth the price, and playable the other 11 months. What's interesting is that there are some outside arrangements (we three kings) along with the straight ahead material.

Worth buying!

Not the Original.......2001-12-23

If you are looking for the Original (Columbia "CS8693") Jingle Bell Jazz (cover has Red Santa Sack full of gifts)issued October 17, 1962, THIS IS NOT IT. The reissue ("PC 36803")of Jingle Bell Jazz (cover has Snow filled N.Y. streets with Taxi Cabs)in September, 1973 is GREAT. This latest "reissue" IS NOT. If you are expecting either of the "Original" issues on CD, you will be greatly offended. There is no Chico Hamilton, no Paul Horn. In 1985, CBS stupidly combined Jingle Bell Jazz with another Columbia recording called God Rest Ye Merry Jazzmen and the sad result is THIS CD. Do youself a favor, secure the Vinyl Original and burn your own CD. "You'll be glad you did." (...) I'd sell you my CD but it was so sorry, I couldn't sell it, I GAVE it away.

Not the original LP program... where's Chico?.......2001-11-26

I take a star off just because those who have owned the original JINGLE BELL JAZZ on CBS (w/ the taxicabs by the snowy street corner shown on the cover) may be disappointed to discover that the CD issue does not include several cuts from the old album. To make room for new cuts by Dexter Gordon, McCoy Tyner, Arthur Blythe, the Heath Brothers, Paquito D'Rivera, and Wynton Marsalis, the label left out Chico Hamilton's wonderful "Winter Wonderland," Paul Horn's "We Three Kings," The Manhattan Jazz All-Stars' "If I Were a Bell," and Marlowe Morris' "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."

Nothing against Dex, McCoy, and the Heath Brothers, but the absence of the Hamilton and Horn cuts in particular are a real loss to the collection. Chico's arrangement of "Winter Wonderland" perfectly captures that hushed, peaceful feeling you get when walking along a snowy hillside on a cold, clear night. It's beautiful, and I can hardly imagine going through the season without hearing it. Why is it missing here?? The track time on this CD is just short of 62 minutes; Columbia should have had room at least to keep Hamilton and Horn. And if it meant trimming "Blue Xmas" or Wynton (he has his own Christmas album, anyway) to make room for "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"--so be it!

Tracks:

That's The Way Of The World
All About Love
Devotion
Can't Hide Love
Fantasy
I'll Write A Song For You
Be Ever Wonderful
Wait
After The Love Is Gone
Love's Holiday
Keep Your Head To The Sky
Reasons
Spirit
Imagination

Customer Reviews:

Some of EWF's best!! .......2007-05-08

This CD features many of EWF's best songs...from songs that inspire ("Keep Your Head to the Sky," "Devotion") to songs that seduce ("Love's Holiday," "Can't Hide Love"). No, this is not a complete discology of the group, and it's not meant to be. These are their best ballards, which are a testament of the amazing songwriting/producing talents of Maurice White.

Iraq.......2007-03-08

There were songs I wanted to hear. The cd was a good clean copy it was great

Half of the Story.......2007-02-12

One of the best things about Earth, Wind & Fire was their diversity. Sure, they could lay down a beautiful ballad, but they also created some of the hottest horn-based dance tracks known to man. "Beautiful Ballads" opts to tell only half of this story. Apparently, this is Sony/Legacy's short-sighted, transparent stab at recycling classic material from their vaults in time for Valentine's Day (other artists in this series include the Isley Brotheers, the O'Jays and Gladys Knight). It isn't a bad idea per se, especially if you flinched at the raw energy of "Serpentine Fire," or recoiled at the intensity of "Getaway." If you need a soundtrack that will help you to `get lucky,' then this may do the trick; "All About Love," "Fantasy" and "Be Ever Wonderful" are lovely sentiments graced with lush musical arrangements. If that's what you're aiming for, then good luck - I only hope that she doesn't get too excited and ask to hear "September" or "Shining Star." B Tom Ryan

Beautiful collection.......2007-01-03

While there have been past compilations of EWF's ballads including "Love Songs", this is an excellent collection to buy if you don't own any of the previous ones. While EWF is largely known as a funk/R&B band, some of their best songs were ballads, and "Beautiful Ballads" compiles beloved songs including "After the Love Has Gone", "Reasons", "Devotion", "Can't Hide Love" and "Fantasy".

The remastering on this set is superb and every song is classic EWF. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating:

Grab your loved one and put this one on.
Make sure the "Repeat" button on your Cd player is pressed
MISSING SOMETHING........
Slow Jams At Their Finest
My Favorite Group

Ballads Collection
Con Funk Shun
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

Make It Last
(Let Me Put) Love On Your Mind
Honey Wild
Promise You Love
Straight From The Heart
Love's Train
Baby, I'm Hooked (Right Into Your Love)
All Up To You
Everlove
I'll Set You Out O.K.
I'm Leaving Baby
California 1

Customer Reviews:

Grab your loved one and put this one on........2007-02-08

Con Funk Shun, unfortunately a somewhat forgotten group especially by the new generation and radio stations, not only put together some great funk music, but some classic slow ballads and this CD covers almost all of them. It is a shame that "By Your Side" from "Spirit of Love" was not included, but otherwise it does not get any better than this. Extreme stand-outs include "Let Me Put Love on Your Mind", "Honey Wild" and "All Up To You". For those of you into the classic smooth R&B of the 70's,80's, this is a MUST!

Make sure the "Repeat" button on your Cd player is pressed.......2007-02-01

When I discovered "Promise You Love" on this cd, that was enough for me to buy it. When I received it, I realized I had a true masterpiece in music history. I pressed the "Repeat" button. The cd, my sweetheart & me played all day.

Buy this cd & get your romance on......You'll be glad you did.

Linda -Fla

MISSING SOMETHING...............2005-12-12

THESE GREATEST HITS ALBUMS SEEM TO ALWAYS LEAVE OFF TRUE GEMS. TRUE BLUE CON FUNK SHUN FANS WHO GO ALL THE WAY BACK (LIKE ME) WOULD GIVE THIS 5 STARS HAD THEY INCLUDED ANOTHER WORLD OR NEVER BE THE SAME (BOTH FROM THEIR FIRST ALBUM) OTHER THAN THAT NOT BAD AND STILL WORTH THE MONEY BUT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER

Slow Jams At Their Finest.......2005-12-07

Con Funk Shun was one of the baddest groups of the sevnties and this CD collection displays the group at their slow jam finest. The winning combo of Skip Scarbrough's writing and Michael Cooper's vocals really stand out on Love's Train, Straight From The Heart (my personal favorite),Baby I'm Hooked Right Into Your Love and Honey Wild. If you hear some real music and amazing slow jam pick this one up.

My Favorite Group.......2000-06-28

These slow jams are made for lovers. The messages in these songs are one's any romantic can relate to. And as always the production, arrangment and vocal style's are top notch. This collection is a cold piece of work. So get your mackin started off the right way. Old school players know what I'm talking about. New school players need to get hip to this game.

Average customer rating:

GOOD BALLAD COLLECTION
Quality Recording
A great COllection

Ballads Collection
The Gap Band
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Yearning For Your Love
Going In Circles
You Can Count On Me
Nothing Comes To Sleepers
I'm In Love
I Want A Real Love
Outstanding
Season's No Reason To Change
No Hiding Place
I'm So Satisfied
You're My Everything
You Are My High

Customer Reviews:

GOOD BALLAD COLLECTION.......2002-08-21

THIS COLLECTION WAS GOOD BUT MISSING "SWEET CAROLINE" AND
"STAY WITH ME" TWO VERY GOOD TRACKS. BUT I BOUGHT IT ANYWAY
BECAUSE I LIKED THE OTHER BALLADS IN THIS CD. IT'S VERY HARD
TO GET ALL THE BALLADS ON THE SAME CD. TOO BAD THEY DON'T HAVE
THE ANTHOLOGY OF ALL THERE GREATEST HITS. THAT WOULD BE KOOL!!

Quality Recording.......2001-03-10

I recently spent a night in the studio when the Gap Band laid some tracks on one of their albums. This took place in Cincinnati,Ohio. These guys are some of the best in the business. Listening and talking to Charlie and Ron was the best learning experience I've had in quite some while. I would buy all their recordings.

A great COllection.......2000-03-01

Charlie Wilson has always been bad.his voice is one of the most Influential voices in Music over the last 20 years.Yearning for your Love is a Classic.Outstanding is a double- Jointed song.it's funky but also a Slow-Jam.The Gap Band is in solid form on this Disc.

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