Diana Ross [Original recording remastered] [Import]

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Digitally Remastered Re-issue of the 1970 Album with Eight Additional Tracks: "Something on My Mind (Live at the Grove)", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Alternate Mix)", "Not that There's You (Alternate Vocal Version)", "These Things Will Keep Me Loving You (Alternate Mix)", "Time and Love", "Stoney End", "The Interim", and One More.

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Diana Ross [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Diana Ross [Original recording remastered] [Import]
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Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • great old songs
  • Revisiting the 60's in Style!
  • Great songs with a great sound
  • Diana Ross & the Supremes
  • ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!
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Diana Ross & The Supremes
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ASIN: B0000DD575
Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

  1. Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
  2. Baby Love - The Supremes
  3. Come See About Me - The Supremes
  4. Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
  5. Back In My Arms Baby - The Supremes
  6. I Hear A Symphony - The Supremes
  7. You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
  8. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
  9. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - The Supremes
  10. The Happening - The Supremes
  11. Reflections - Diana Ross & The Supremes
  12. Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes
  13. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Diana Ross & The Supremes
  14. Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross & The Supremes
  15. Stoned Love - The Supremes
  16. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross
  17. Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
  18. The Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?) - Diana Ross
  19. Love Hangover - Diana Ross
  20. The Boss - Diana Ross
  21. Upside Down - Diana Ross
  22. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
  23. Endless Love - Diana Ross
  24. You Keep Me Hangin' On (Almighty Mix Edit) - Diana Ross

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In the path of enormously popular collections of number one singles by Elvis and the Beatles comes this crammed (seconds shy of the 80-minute mark) disc from another pop-culture icon, Diana Ross & the Supremes. 14 Diana Ross/Supremes tracks appear in some of their most vivid sound ever, while the post-Ross Supremes get their due with "Stoned Love." Ross' Hollywood years make for the weakest music here ("Touch Me in the Morning," "Endless Love"), but disco smashes "Upside Down," "I'm Coming Out," and "The Boss" prove as smart, canny, and enduring as Supremes 45s like "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Reflections." The contemporary, yet already dated, remix of "Hangin' On" at album's end suggests, in fact, that Ross might make one more dance-floor comeback if paired with the right behind-the-scenes team. Basement Jaxx, anyone? --Rickey Wright

Album Description

The Number 1's series is a brand-new line of CDs featuring #1 radio hits from the biggest names in music. This collection includes decade compilations as well as individual artist CDs and is being released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in its ground-breaking, environmentally-friendly packaging format. A first for the music industry, the standard package (both sleeve and tray) will be completely paper-recyclable, continuing the company's long-standing commitment to being "green."

To further reduce the amount of paper in the Eco-Pack, the CD booklet will no longer be offered.UMe is the first North American music company to replace the traditional jewel case with recycled paperboard sleeves and the plastic tray with trays made from PaperFoam®, a new packaging technology from Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, that is paper-recyclable and biodegradable. Shorewood Packaging is the first North American packaging supplier to produce disc trays from PaperFoam®.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great old songs.......2007-08-05

I knew the words to every song without reading them or anticipating, this CD has all the old favorites.

5 out of 5 stars Revisiting the 60's in Style!.......2007-07-12

This music defines my happy days living in Austin, TX while attending The University! The Supreme sounds ROCKED the halls of my Dorm and accompanied me on many of my hiking journeys up and down the Hike and Bike Trail. Diana's soft sexy voice played in the background many dark evenings while my boyfriend (now husband) and I "got busy" in the back seat of his Chevy Convertible up on Lookout Mountain! Good times!

5 out of 5 stars Great songs with a great sound.......2007-05-19

I really enjoyed the song quality on this CD. It has all of my favorite Supreme & Diana hits like - Come See About Me, Touch Me In The Morning & Im Coming Out.

I love Cd's that you can put on and just let play whether at home, in the car, or in the background when company is over.

If you like the Supremes and Diana this is one of the best variety of songs available.

I say give it a try & sing along ... I did.

5 out of 5 stars Diana Ross & the Supremes.......2007-05-15

If you want the best of Diana and The Supremes, this is the cd for you! It has all of the #1's from the group and Diana's solo career during the 70's. It is fantastic!

5 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!.......2007-05-06

If you love the Diana Ross music, you have to buy this cd!!! this is the best effort to compilate all the Diana's career in only one disc, and the quality of the songs (all they are remastered in stereo) is incredible!! but the best is that all the No. 1 singles from the supremes and Diana's solo single No. 1 hits are in this colection and wooow!! 24 songs !!!!; from the first hits like WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO, BABY LOVE, STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE and CAN'T HURRY LOVE to memorable songs like ENDLESS LOVE (with Lionel Richie), DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU GOING TO and UPSIDE DOWN (pure disco), if you think, you can realize that you have songs from the early 60's to the late 80's IN ONLY ONE COMPILATION!!!; THEN I RECOMMEND THIS CD TO EVERYBODY!!

One advertising: some versions of this cd have the inclussion of Diana's song CHAIN REACTION (the latin-american versions like the Mexican and Argentina ones have this song), but the US version doesn't iclude this great song, unfortunately.
Diana Ross & the Supremes Remixes
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Great Idea That Misses The Mark And WAY OVERPRICED
  • Diana and The Supremes Are Never Leaving !!!
  • re invented
  • NOT EVEN FOR TRUE FANS!
Diana Ross & the Supremes Remixes
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Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000PDZP2A
Release Date: 2007-07-09

Tracks:

  1. You Can't Hurry Love (Readymade Re-Edit)
  2. You Keep Me Hangin' On (Dj Fumiya Remix)
  3. I'm Comin' Out (Jazztronik Boogie Soul Edit)
  4. Baby Love (Halfby More Shambles Remix)
  5. Upside Down (I-Dep's Downside Up Mix)
  6. The Boss (Sh Club Mix)
  7. Theme From Mahogany (Captain Funk Punky Nighty Mix)
  8. Stop In The Name Of Love (Low Jack Mix)
  9. I'm Still Waiting (Handsomeboy Technique Remix)
  10. I'm Comin' Out (Force Of Nature Remix)
  11. Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Frm's The Dancefloor Tension Is High Enough" Mix)

Album Description

Japanese collection of classic Diana Ross solo and Diana & The Supremes recordings updated and remixed for the modern dancefloors across the globe. Features remixes from Fantastic Plastic Machine, Force Of Nature, DJ Fumiya, GTS and others. Songs include 'You Can't Hurry Love', 'Baby Love', 'The Boss', 'Stop In The Name Of Love' and more. 11 tracks Universal. 2007.

Album Details

2007 Release of Original Songs by the Legendary Supremes Remixed by Japanese Turntable Meisters, Including Pizzicato Five Member Yasuharu Konishi, Rip Slyme Member DJ Fumiya, Fantastic Plastic Machine, I-DEP, Low Jack Three, Handsomeboy Technique, Force of Nature, Tatsuya Oe, Halfby and More!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Its Definately Inventive.......2007-07-31

I am one of the remaining die hard Ross fans so I buy most whatever I see is new, remixed, or warmed over. I was curious what the Japanese take on club remixes would be. While there is no one track that totally blows me away they consistently kept my interest on songs I have heard hundreds of times. Captain Funk's version of Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where Your Going To?) is a Faux live performance in an early 1980's Punk/New Wave style remix. Sounds bizarre I know but it works. Reminds me of early Blonde. The Boss (which has been remixed dozens of times over the years) sounds fresh and contemporary. No way do I think this will be a hit in the US but if your a Ross/Supremes fan its worth it.

3 out of 5 stars Great Idea That Misses The Mark And WAY OVERPRICED.......2007-07-31

This was a CD I had ordered without the least bit of hesitation, After hearing it I had wished I had had a chance to sample. This is a great idea,
remix one of the most popular bands of all time. However the project comes up short. Grant it that there are a few good tracks, the rest fall short of grabbing the dancefloor. You Can't Hurry Love And I'm Coming are decent dance tracks, the remix of Ain't No Mountain was to say the least DISSAPOINTING. Just a drawn out intro that never really goes anywhere. Oh Well I guess if you're a Supremes Fan you''ll buy this just for the pure novelty of the disc, my advice look for a used price that will save you $10 or $15.

5 out of 5 stars Diana and The Supremes Are Never Leaving !!! .......2007-07-28

I bought this cd because i not only love them, but wanted to hear the mixes which i always buy from other artists. I LOVED them all! I would have to say that if this would've been a US release, I could so see the music company promoting the Remixed album with Stop In The Name Of Love.
First there was Marilyn Monroe Mixes from Japan, Now Diana Ross and Supremes. What next, Elvis Presley !!!

Japan DJ Mixers Know how to make you Dance!!!!

5 out of 5 stars re invented.......2007-07-25

I love these mixes. I have previously bought remixes of Diana's both made in the States and in England but they merely put a revamped beat behind the groove. These Japanese remixes totally change the concept of Diana and the Supremes. The new version Of I'm still waiting is my favourite. Also deeper beats on Upside Down and the Boss have absolute excitement for me. I think we should give credit where it is due. These modern Japanese producers have made the songs sound so new and I can easily imagine them being dropped into a set at nightclubs and dance parties.

1 out of 5 stars NOT EVEN FOR TRUE FANS!.......2007-07-25

the remixes are gawd awful. was hoping for some sort of dance remixes which have heard in clubs. however, the songs on this cd sound as if someone was just tinkering with some electronic equipment and decided that could be called "remixes". this is NOT worth purchasing - trust me. and I am a B I G both diana ross and the supremes fan.
The Definitive Collection
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ASIN: B000GDI27E
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

  1. I'm Coming Out
  2. Love Hangover
  3. Missing You
  4. Mirror, Mirror
  5. Touch Me In The Morning
  6. Upside Down
  7. Muscles
  8. Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  9. Reach out And Touch (Somebody's Hand)
  10. Good Morning Heartache
  11. Last Time I Saw Him
  12. My Mistake (Was To Love You)
  13. It's My Turn
  14. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  15. The Boss
  16. Swept Away
  17. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)
  18. Endless Love
  19. What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
  20. Remember Me

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Timeless Grace & Style.......2007-06-27

This CD is the BOSS. Reminds me of a time when you can listen, dance to it and not be embarassed if you are in mixed company. Simply the best!

5 out of 5 stars The Definitive Collection.......2007-06-01

I recently purchased this product. It arrived in about a week. The CD was in excellent condition. Still in shrink wrap. There were no scratches on the cd. I have been enjoying listening to it every since I received it. I will definitely purchase again.

5 out of 5 stars Classic DIANA ROSS and More!!.......2007-05-14

This is truly a spectacular DIANA ROSS collection! Not only does it contain her classic #1 hits as a sensational solo artist. It also features many of the dynamic songs from her RCA years, in additon to a newly released bonus track "What A Diff'rence A Day Makes." PLUS GORGEOUS (and rarely seen) photographs, with an informative essay booklet included!! Personally I have FIVE copies of this album in my collection.

5 out of 5 stars Diana Ross Definitive Collection.......2007-03-13

it is wonderful, and I received it so promptly! I very much appreciated it, and sure brought back lots of memories!

5 out of 5 stars The Boss.......2007-03-08

I purchased this CD because I heard the song "The Boss" and it brought
back memories from High School, plus I remembered seeing her on American
Bandstand. I miss that show. All those shows are gone. Can we please
get that on DVD! That song has a message of getting control of your life.
It was a celebration song of victory. She demonstrated that on American
Bandstand. The song "Muscles" was a favorite as well, I had a boyfriend
in H.S. and we have a talent show where all the football players have their shirts off and flexed there muscles off that song. "Just Good Memories!"
Diana Ross and the Supremes - The Ultimate Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Diana Ross and the Supremes - The Ultimate Collection
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ASIN: B000001ANZ
Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

  1. When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
  2. Where Did Our Love Go
  3. Baby Love
  4. Come See About Me
  5. Stop! In The Name Of Love
  6. Back In My Arms Again
  7. Nothing But Heartaches
  8. I Hear A Symphony
  9. My World Is Empty Without You
  10. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
  11. You Can't Hurry Love
  12. You Keep Me Hangin' On
  13. Love Is Here And Now Your Gone
  14. The Happening
  15. Reflections
  16. In And Out Of Love
  17. Forever Came Today
  18. Some Things You Never Get Used To
  19. Love Child
  20. I'm Livin' In Shame
  21. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
  22. I'll Try Something New
  23. The Composer
  24. No Matter What Sign You Are
  25. Someday We'll Be Together

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The title is a bit of a misnomer: The Supremes are anthologized in more comprehensive fashion on Motown's three-volume Greatest Hits series, while this package is denser, and has a higher hit-per-track ratio. But if you'd rather pick up one collection than three, and if you want a good, thorough skimming of cream from the group's catalog, this is the better choice. All of the familiar songs are here, with no major omissions--and they're packed in with a liberal helping of second-magnitude hits. For a collection that samples only the extreme top end of the Supremes' output, there's Every Great No. 1 Hit, also on Motown. It's missing a lot, but it delivers exactly what it promises. --Gavin McNett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars It's About the Music.......2007-06-27

Diana Ross and The Supremes were the leading girl group at Berry Gordy's Motown Records during the 1960's and 70's. Furthermore, they were a leading group among all girl groups of the 1960's; you've only got to count their hits to know that. But recently, with the Broadway stage and movie success of "Dreamgirls," and its non-Motown, non-original sound track, many of us may be more familiar with the backstory than the group's music.

This record collection can remedy that situation. Among its 20 tracks, I count 14 songs that were big, reasonably rocking hits, Motown style, before the studio started going for a softer style that better suited the emerging solo star Diana Ross's slender voice. Holland-Dozier-Holland surely knew how to write rocking songs; the studio had a celebrated, tight backing band, and The Supremes could deliver. Listen to "Come See About Me," one of their earliest hits, and hear those girls belt it out. Or try "Back In My Arms Again," "Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart,""Stop! In the Name of Love." Any one of their 14 original hits: these girls were not peddling bubblegum.

The backstory doesn't explain their great success: it's about the music...

5 out of 5 stars The best!!.......2007-01-05

Good quality and great selection!!! This is Diana Ross and the Supremes. What could be better?

5 out of 5 stars Damn, these girls could SING!.......2006-07-26

The Supremes (or Diana Ross & the Supremes, whatever you wanna call 'em) had two very important things today's R&B stars lack: the undeniable songwriting power of Holland/Dozier/Holland is one. For another, they had SOUL!!! If you're tired of the cut-and-dry, emotionless "soul" (read: rap) music from Mariah Carey & friends, give this one a spin! Good songs... where can I start? At the beginning, I suppose... When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes, Where Did Our Love Go?, Baby Love, Come See About Me, Back in My Arms Again (the latter five all #1's), I Hear a Symphony, You Can't Hurry Love (their best song in my mind), You Keep Me Hangin' On, Love Child, I'm Livin' In Shame, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (with the Temps, a winning combo in my mind!) and the beautiful Someday We'll Be Together. And there's only one bad track over the course of 25 (yes, I'm actually admitting there is a bad song here. I deserve whatever flames I may be given) is the seriously dated No Matter What Sign You Are. Buy it, buy it, BUY IT!!!

3 out of 5 stars Not entirely Supreme.......2006-01-20

OK, what you hear are all hits, but there are more hits than on this CD. And plenty of other CD-sets to pick from. But I don't want more than one CD you say. Well, then pick the #1 Supreme hits CD. With a better track-listing an far better sound quality than this one. So you have to pay a bit more; you'll be dissapointed if you buy this one and then listen to the #1 CD.

And are you really sure you don't want to hear the gems that are finally discovered on the Supremes Box set?

3 out of 5 stars Awesome songs, bad audio.......2005-03-20

No sense repeating the extensive reviews regarding how influential and entertaining this music is. It's truly astounding, and the music is brilliant.

However...

In remastering these recordings, the audio engineers have apparently done what I always call a "boost and compress," which reduces dynamic range, increases overall apparent loudness, and often increases distortion. Back in the 60's, the tendency was to mix songs with vocals much louder than the accompanying music, and with very little deep bass. Nowadays the tendency is right the opposite, with electronically generated deep bass notes, and vocals barely peeking over the music. To give the Supremes a more modern sound, they seem to have compressed these tracks to bring up the music, especially the bass. The result is distorted and unnatural vocals, and compressed dynamic range, especially on the older songs. It's really a shame.

If you can't tell the difference between mp3's and CDs, you won't care. If you're an audiophile, you'll be disappointed.
Last Time I Saw Him
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    Last Time I Saw Him
    Diana Ross
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    ASIN: B000SQJ2GO
    Release Date: 2007-08-07

    Tracks:

    1. Last Time I Saw Him
    2. No One's Gonna Be a Fool Forever
    3. Love Me
    4. Sleepin'
    5. You
    6. Turn Around
    7. When Will I Come Home to You
    8. I Heard a Love Song (But You Never Made a Sound)
    9. Stone Liberty
    10. Behind Closed Doors
    11. Last Time I Saw Him [Japanese Quad Edition]
    12. No One's Gonna Be a Fool Forever [Japanese Quad Edition]
    13. Love Me [Japanese Quad Edition]
    14. Sleepin' [Japanese Quad Edition]
    15. You [Japanese Quad Edition]
    16. Turn Around [Japanese Quad Edition]
    17. When Will I Come Home to You [Japanese Quad Edition]
    18. I Heard a Love Song (But You Never Made a Sound) [Japanese Quad Edition
    19. Stone Liberty [Japanese Quad Edition]
    20. Behind Closed Doors [Japanese Quad Edition]

    Tracks:

    1. I'll Be Here (When You Get Home) [#][*]
    2. Why Play Games [#][*]
    3. I Don't Care Where the Money Is [#][*]
    4. Get It All Together [#][*]
    5. Where Did We Go Wrong [Version 1][#][*]
    6. Since I Don't Have You [#][*]
    7. Let Me Be the One [#][*]
    8. I Want to Go Back There Again [#][*]
    9. Old Funky Rolls [Alternate Take][#][*]
    10. Last Time I Saw Him [Unedited Version][#][*]

    Album Description

    Last Time I Saw Him, a classic Diana Ross album overlooked in the digital era, finally makes its CD debut. Recorded and released in 1973, Last Time I Saw Him, with its track written Michael Masser and Pam Sawyer, was the follow-up to Dianna's No.1 Touch Me In The Morning. Masser, the Four Seasons' Bob Gaudio and Motown's own Ron Miller and Tom Baird contributed to the LP; one of Baird's tracks, "Turn Around, written by Harry Belafonte, was a holdover from a previously unreleased album.
    I Love You
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    Diana Ross
    Manufacturer: Manhattan Records
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    ASIN: B000KP62IO
    Release Date: 2007-01-16

    Tracks:

    1. Remember
    2. More Today Than Yesterday
    3. I Want You
    4. I Love You (That's All That Really Matters)*
    5. What About Love
    6. The Look Of Love
    7. Take My Breath Away
    8. Lovely Day
    9. Only You
    10. To Be Loved
    11. I Will
    12. This Magic Moment
    13. You Are So Beautiful
    14. Always And Forever
    15. Remember (Reprise)*Original Diana Ross song/new to this

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    Diana Ross may have hand-selected the 14 songs on this disc, but as its executive producer she didn't do her domineering reputation justice. Arrangements sag when they should snap-to. At times they're dozy. Occasionally, as in Berlin's "Take My Breath Away," they drown themselves in melancholy. But the good news is that they don't pull Diana's vocals down with them. There are moments on I Love You when the world's most distinguished diva positively purrs (Harry Nilsson's classic "Remember," which opens and closes the disc), and others when she digs deep ("To Be Loved"); 40-plus years into her career, her voice is still her own. In addition to the arrangements, problems with this imperfect disc include the songs themselves which, in this age of carefully calculated comebacks, could have been better edited (Spiral Staircase's "More Today Than Yesterday" is Ross's speed; Paul McCartney's contemplative "I Will" isn't). Still, when Diana goes for redemption she does it up big, true to form, and where I Love You redeems itself best is on its sole original composition. Title track "I Love You" is pure valentine; a heartfelt burst that, in three sweetly sung words, speaks volumes. --Tammy La Gorce

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars i love diana.......2007-07-03

    how lovely to hear something new from diana good album of covers if not alittle strange choice ie crazy little thing called love didnt get that one at all stick to what your so fab at doing the love songs the rest of the album is great

    5 out of 5 stars Love Conquers Everything.......2007-06-24

    I saw Diana Ross on American Idol and decided to purchase this CD. 'I Love You' is fun, a lilting ride and an aural experience into the genre of love. Diana Ross never sounded better. The choice of material is timeless. The classic material is not your typical standards, but standards they are! With each listen it gets better. 'You Take My Breath' away is a fresh breeze from a cannon of contempory favorites. 'Lovely Day' sets the tone for top notch productions and vocal interpretations. Other standouts include 'To Be Loved', 'Remember', "More Today Than Yesterday' and 'The Look of Love'. Play it for a while and you'll discover several classics that you never heard before. A very enjoyable experience--try it you'll love it.

    4 out of 5 stars Diana Still Reigns Supreme!.......2007-06-09

    I generally only write book reviews but I want to get my two cents worth in on this most recent CD by Diana Ross. I have been a fan of Diana since her early days with The Supremes. I am proud to say I have a copy of everything she has ever recorded. Saw her live once again last year, at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, and let me tell you the girl still has it goin' on! She looked marvelous (as usual) and her voice was in prime form. The evening (a one night only) was sold out. The audience was mostly filled with her die hard fans and the evening was a very special one. I was glad and anxious to get my copy of "I Love You" and I think it is OK. There is still room for another hit from this Diva. Personally, my favorite cut on the CD is "I Want You", the old Marvin Gaye hit (this song was actually written by Diana's brother). I wish she would release it as a single and maybe do some remixes. I also really enjoy her rendition of "Only You" originally sung by The Platters. I am disappointed that the album has so many covers,ultimately, I would like to see her release a CD that has all new material, I truly believe she has a few more hits in her. As some other reviewers have suggested, she should turn over the management of her career to someone who will promote her as she should be promoted. She has been a pioneer in the industry and she should be respected for all that she has accomplished and done in paving the way for the diva's that have come after her. Diana Ross is a fabulous performer, she doesn't have the strongest voice in the world these days (as was evidenced by her AI performance) but she most definitely still reigns supreme!

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD from the greatest Pop/R&B Diva.......2007-06-04

    I have watched Diana Ross perform in Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena and The Point in Dublin. She is in fine form and continues to be one of the greatest concert performers of all time.

    The I Love You CD is a well balanced, well produced easy listening CD that is refreshing. It is the type of CD that grows on you. Highlights include: I Want You, What About Love, Lovely Day, I Love You and my favorite, Always and Forever.

    If you want to know what excellent music is all about, buy this CD for your personal collection. Give it also as a gift to friends and loved ones. You won't regret it.

    4 out of 5 stars When Will This Diva Get the Respect She Deserves?.......2007-05-17

    I have been a Supremes fan since the first strains of "When the Lovelight Starts Shining in His Eyes." There was something about this group and the nicotine-soprano lead of Diane Ross that set them apart from all the other groups. This talented combination hit the stratosphere. But in this country what goes up must eventually come down and stories of tantrums, ego, love affairs with influential people, and diva-like behavior followed La Ross and eventually led to the downfall of that group. Mary struggled mightily to keep the group going and The Supremes came up with some major hits (Up The Ladder, Stoned Love, Floy Joy, Nathan Jones, River Deep Mountain High). However without Ross, Motown lost interest and the group died.

    Here is my point. The stories about Miss Ross may be true but she has to be irritated and upset about her and The Supremes treatment by the press and industry. Diana and the Supremes paved the way for all female rock acts that came after them. They "crossed" and in that journey brought many acts with them, not just from Motown. They also elevated the glamour of Afro-American women in a way that not had happened since Lena Horne. When I was a child, we waited with baited breath for every Supreme appearance on television, whether it be on Andy Williams, Ed Sullivan, or a Rodgers & Hart special with The Mamas and the Papas. At one time, only The Supremes, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr. and the still brilliant Leslie Uggams were the only African-Americans seen regularly on television.

    The Supremes and Diana never got their true due. Besides the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame few honors have come their way and none during their heyday. They never won a Grammy or even a special Grammy for that matter. And during their tenure as the most successful female group of all time and only 2nd to the Beatles in popularity, they were constantly attacked. The critics said they were too "white", too made-up, too much. Yet they could sing a Rodgers and Hart Medley, sing several of their #1 hits, sing someone else's hits, do a tribute to Sam Cooke, do a Broadway medley and get a thunderous standing ovation. Without extra voices, dancers running around them, triple tracking or lipsynching, just three talented, beautiful ladies at the microphone. We will never see the likes of it again (Listen to Diana Ross and the Supremes Live at London's Talk of the Town).

    As for "I Love You." it is not her best album. Ashford and Simpson produced her best work. However, it is wonderful to hear that supreme voice not damaged by age or stimulants (take a listen to the latest Dionne Warwick duets ablum and you will know what I mean). She could have tried to do a hip hop album or even gone country, but she stuck to what she does best. I am not in love with some of the arrangements but considering she could not get a record deal in the states (I guess you have to be 23 to get one these days) and had to go to England to record it on very little money, that is a quibble. After 44 years to have Diana Ross sound like... well... like Diana Ross, is a joy.

    I believe that if anyone ever "really" says thank you to La Ross for what she has achieved and how she has paved the way for others who came behind her and The Supremes, she will go into a studio and come up with something from her heart that will be tremendous. The chops are still there. Until then..."I Love You" more than fills the bill.
    Free Soul
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Eclectic "FREE SOUL"
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    ASIN: B000PDZONA
    Release Date: 2007-07-03

    Tracks:

    1. I'm A Winner
    2. Baby It's Love
    3. I'm Coming Out
    4. He's My Sunny Boy
    5. You Can't Hurry Love
    6. When The Lovelight Starts Shinning Through His Eyes
    7. Back In My Arms Again
    8. Stop! In The Name Of Love
    9. Boss
    10. I'm Still Waiting
    11. One Love In My Lifetime
    12. I'm Livin' In Shame
    13. Love Child
    14. He's All I Got
    15. Baby Love
    16. I Hear A Symphony
    17. Something On My Mind
    18. Some Things You Never Get Used To
    19. I'll Set You Free
    20. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
    21. Borwn Baby/ Save The Children
    22. Smile
    23. Bah-Bah-Bah
    24. A Place In The Sun

    Album Description

    Japanese-only collection of Diana's hits and album tracks, part of the 'Free Soul' series compiled by Toru Hashimoto. This 25 track CD features a healthy dose of her biggest tracks with the Supremes ('Baby Love', 'Stop! In The Name Of Love', 'You Can't Hurry Love', etc.) mixed with lesser known delights ('Bah-Bah-Bah', 'He's My Sunny Boy', 'I'm A Winner' and more). Comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. Universal. 2007.

    Album Details

    Japan-original Best-of Collection, Part of the 'free Soul' Series Compiled by Toru Hashimoto(Cafe Apres-midi/Suburbia).

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Eclectic "FREE SOUL" .......2007-07-24

    The new Japanese import "FREE SOUL" by Diana Ross is wonderfully eclectic and oddly selected. This CD compiled by Toru Hashimoto contains 24 oddly selected tracks from various album sources. Songs such as "Bah-Bah-Bah", "I'm A Winner", "He's All I Got", "Smile", and "Baby It's Love" are delightfully peppered along side monster hits like "I'm coming Out", "The Boss", and "Love Child." Despite the eclectic grouping of songs the collection is charming and shows a broad range for Diana Ross. The packaging however lacks luster. The cover photo is a dark faded imagine from the "Touch Me In The Morning" photo session.
    The Best of Diana Ross & The Supremes - 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    • Great Song Choices
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    The Best of Diana Ross & The Supremes - 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
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    ASIN: B00000K1I1
    Release Date: 1999-10-19

    Tracks:

    1. Where Did Our Love Go
    2. Baby Love
    3. Come See About Me
    4. Stop! In The Name Of Love
    5. Back In My Arms Again
    6. I Hear A Symphony
    7. You Can't Hurry Love
    8. You Keep Me Hangin' On
    9. Reflections
    10. Love Child
    11. Someday We'll Be Together

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    The Supremes' catalog (as well as that of every other hit-making artist who ever recorded for Motown) has been packaged and repackaged so many times that yet another go-round of the same material would seem pretty uninviting if the music weren't so good. The songs collected here certainly constitute some of the Supremes' prime stuff. But like many of the entries in MCA's 20th Century Masters collection, it's a product of flawed logic. The set is made up entirely of No. 1 hits, except for "Reflections," which charted at No. 2. It's unclear why that song takes precedence over two of the group's other No. 1s, "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" and "The Happening" (both of which end up on Volume 2). The album could have stuck to the Supremes' early period, before Diana Ross became front woman in name as well as in fact. In that scenario, earlier hits could have subbed for "Love Child" and "Someday We'll Be Together," and those songs saved for a subsequent volume. Maybe these are quibbling arguments, but the perpetual mishandling of Motown's peerless catalog continues to puzzle. --Daniel Durchholz

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars 5 stars for content, 2 for execution.......2004-05-25

    For years now, Universal has been cranking out basic, mid-priced compilation CD's of artists in their huge catalog of labels. In many cases, these CD's have been welcomed as they have provided overview collections for some artists that have not been collected before or are an improvement, sonically and/or content-wise, over existing product. However, with the myriad of CD's available for supergroups such as the Supremes, there really is no need for this collection but here it is anyway. If by some chance a music fan does not already own a Supremes collection, this would be a decent sampling but unfortunately, the sound quality here leaves a lot to be desired. So while it's hard to dispute getting all number one tunes with one number two side, this CD falls on its face when it comes to how it performs. Much of the early Motown stuff is muddy-sounding and when mastered for lp the high end was pumped up to compensate for the warming effect of going to vinyl. However, use these masters for CD and without the smoothing out effect of vinyl, these sound terribly shrill and harsh. Two of the tracks here, "Baby Love" and "Come See About Me" are particularly difficult to listen to for this reason. Since stereo versions are available on other Supremes' CD's there is little reason to purchase this only to get sound that is inferior to that which can be obtained elsewhere. With their monumental charting success, a second Millennium collection volume was necessary to merely skim off the Supreme's biggest hits and that companion volume to this one is a bit better technically. Nonetheless, neither of these collections offer anything new and are actually a step down. Better Supremes collections are easily found elsewhere and are preferable to these Millennium pieces.

    2 out of 5 stars Disappointed.......2004-01-16

    My first Supremes collection purchase on CD. It lacks the warm, full richness I've associated with vinyl.
    Deep bass and sharp handclaps but the midrange isn't there.
    Is it a bad mixing job or have I just become used to what I hear on the radio?
    Compare the snare drum on Phil Collins version of You Can't Hurry Love to the snare drum on this mix.
    I know, this isn't about drums but it's difficult to express audio impressions with written words.
    I feel the reproduction quality (remix?) of this collection is substandard.
    I'm looking for an enjoyable Supremes collection and this isn't it.

    1 out of 5 stars Why?.......2003-04-18

    I am annoyed with the amount of collections put on Diana Ross and the Supremes. What about the "great underrated" artists like Thelma Houston, "one hit wonder" I think not! Diana Ross is a fine artist but she isn't this great "diva" that she wants everybody to think she is. think about it

    5 out of 5 stars Great Song Choices.......2003-02-05

    The 20th Century Masters collections are infamous for leaving off hits when it comes to many artists. However, this one is pretty well done and put together. Of course, the Supremes had a ton of hits so not everyone of their big songs are here *although a majority are.* Every song on here is instantly recognizable. Everyone knows "Stop In the Name of Love," "Baby Love," and "Where Did Our Love Go." My personal favorite is the great closing track "Someday We'll Be Together." My only complaint is the omission of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me." That's probably my favorite song by them and it would've made a good addition. Oh, well.

    The Supremes were definitely THE girl supergroup. They paved the way for others such as Destinys Child, Expose, and En Vogue. Very few artists have as many hits to back them up as them.

    5 out of 5 stars Soul Music.......2002-05-31

    This was the first Supremes CD I purchased in wanting to hear the "Motown Sound" that I hear on my neighboring oldies station. A substantial amount of the songs on this particular CD are composed by the legendary team of Holland, Dozier, Holland and our carefully crafted to perfection. Hits like `Baby Love', `I Hear a Symphony' and `Where did our Love Go' should forever remain on our radio dials and music shelves as representatives of what was once called soul music. If you would like to experience the disciplined sound that put the Motor City on the map and which put together the mold for all other girl groups to pursue. Buy this CD as a starting point. You will not be disappointed.
    Blue
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    ASIN: B000ERU1XA
    Release Date: 2006-06-20

    Tracks:

    1. What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
    2. No More
    3. Let's Do It
    4. I Loves Ya Porgy
    5. Smile
    6. But Beautiful
    7. Had You Been Around
    8. Little Girl Blue
    9. Can't Get Started With You
    10. Love Is Here To Stay
    11. You've Changed
    12. My Man (Mon Homme)
    13. Easy Living
    14. Solitude
    15. He's Funny That Way
    16. T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do

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    Nearly 35 years after being tagged for debasing Billie Holiday's legacy with her slick pop vocals in the biopic Lady Sings the Blues--an approach producer Berry Gordy claims he had her take to make her "more relatable to a general audience"--Diana Ross gets a chance to redeem herself with these jazzier, alternate versions of the same material. Recorded around the time of the 1972 film (several bonus tracks come directly from the movie sessions), the original album was conceived as a companion piece to the soundtrack. But it was shelved and, we are told, lost in the vaults until recently. The good news is that when she commits herself to jazz, with a group of top jazz musicians behind her (playing arrangements by Benny Golson and Oliver Nelson), Ross holds her own. Her renditions of Holiday staples such as "You've Changed" and "Easy Living" are a bit mild, but lovely and relaxed. She makes up for the basic thinness of her voice with her cool, immaculate handling of melody. It's when she relies on her pop-soul instincts, as she does on a painfully awkward reading of "I Loves You Porgy," or has to contend with album arranger Gil Askey's Vegas-style touches, that she sounds unconvincing or unsteady. But Ross' diehard fans won't want to be without "Blue" and her more casual admirers will be intrigued by this departure. --Lloyd Sachs

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars I Feel BLUE.......2007-07-22

    I very much anticipated on hearing this album when it first came out, but I have to admit I thought it was another compilation from Motown or RCA, so when I found out that it was unreleased songs from 30 something years ago, I thought I must get it. Before buying the album I read some reviews on it here, even though "Blue" was rated really good, I had to read the negative reviews too, at first I thought they can't be right and they're still not, they complain on the music being uneven, which of course is not true, the music on this album is very even, very good & smooth, just like Jazz music should be and is. The songs compliment each other very well making this album perfect for a 4 1/2 star rating. The only thing I do have a problem with is Diana Ross' singing voice on here, now don't get me wrong I love Diana Ross I have so many albums of hers from compilations to studio ones, but Ms. Ross' voice wasn't matured enough yet to sing these type of songs, especially "My Man" which she kills, the only one that should be aloud to sing that is Barbra Streisand. Now I loved Diana Ross in "Lady Sings The Blues" but still there was a reason they didn't release this album back then, it was a smart move to release "Touch Me In The Morning" instead of this one, luckily Diana's singing voice matured over the years and went on to sing quite a few power ballads, like "It's My Turn"; "One More Chance" and "Home" to name a few. Overall I give this album a 3 1/2 star rating, maybe with a few more listens I'll upgrade the rating to a 4.

    5 out of 5 stars Blue is Beautiful, Calming, and Relaxing.......2007-06-28

    The Blue CD is beautiful, calming, and relaxing music. As always Diana Ross gives us her best. I have most of her other music. This adds to my collection.

    5 out of 5 stars Blue Me Away.......2007-06-24

    What Album has been on the jazz charts for half a year and was recorded 30 years ago. The answer is Diana Ross's 'Blue'. Listen to it and you'll know why!!

    5 out of 5 stars Right title!.......2007-05-22

    This album was very well done. This was the right time to release this album so we can appreciate the Jazz talent of Diana Ross. Berry Gordy had his reasons. She should continue to put out more jazz material like Natalie Cole is doing.

    5 out of 5 stars Blues and More Blues.......2007-05-13

    This follow up album to Lady Sings The Blues, include some songs sang in the movie, and other gems that she sings with great ease and savvy, as well as well voiced. This is a great CD for Jazz/Blues lovers, which of course she made one out of me, and a must on Diana Ross' collections.
    Great, Great, Great.
    Berry Gordy made decisions sometimes that were foolish, yes foolish, because this album should have been release back then, and would have enhanced the moment she was having and her career, but hey better late than never.
    Go buy it right now.
    Touch Me in the Morning
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • "Classic Ross"
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    Touch Me in the Morning
    Diana Ross
    Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
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    ASIN: B000026OGE
    Release Date: 2003-07-07

    Tracks:

    1. Touch Me in the Morning
    2. All of My Life
    3. We Need You
    4. Leave a Little Room
    5. I Won't Last a Day Without You
    6. Little Girl Blue
    7. My Baby (My Baby My Own)
    8. Imagine
    9. Medley: Brown Baby/Save the Children

    Album Description

    1973 solo album featuring the hit title track & a cover of John Lennon's 'Imagine'.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars "Classic Ross".......2007-01-14

    Loved this album as a teen in the early 70's. I was thrilled to have a chance to revisit on cd. It is classic Ross.

    4 out of 5 stars Diana's Ballad Tour De Force.......2006-11-18

    Diana Ross won acclaim for her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings The Blues, but she and Motown knew a
    return to her signature sound should be fast in coming, so shortly after the Lady.... soundtrack was winding down on the charts, Touch Me In The Morning was released.

    The tile track is the epitome of a Diana Ross ballad, and it landed her another Pop/R & B crossover hit.
    With the commitment of her mentor, Berry Gordy, Diana gained more confidence as a vocalist, and this release contains some of her finest work from a cover of the Carpenter's, I Won't Last A Day Without You, to a moving take on the John Lennon masterpiece Imagine.

    Her Jazz/Blues stylings from LSTB were not lost either, and the medley of Brown Baby and Save The Children
    lent her more vocal credability.

    Diana displayed a powerful level of emotion on this album and All Of My Life is another prime example.

    Why a rating of 4 stars, as opposed to 5?. Simply put, that although the dramatic ballad is Diana's forte,
    a uptempo track, or two, delivered with the same passion as the rest of this release would have taken it to the next level.

    Ken

    5 out of 5 stars The Soul Diva Returns After Lady Sings The Blues With An International Top 10 Album.......2006-08-31

    Where the Lady Sings The Blues Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1972) totally shrugged off any Supremes-type number, showcasing Diana Ross's versatile talents, the Touch Me In The Morning (1973) project steered even further away, completely abandoning her previous commercial R&B/Soul/Pop sound. The mood is mellow and soulful throughout, emerging as one of her all-time great albums of the 1970's.

    The magnificent title track, Touch Me In The Morning is an absolute cracking masterpiece and is one of Diana's most memroable and timeless classics. A young composer, Michael Masser was drafted in by Motown. His first assignment was to come up with a no.1 hit for Motown's leading lady - Diana Ross. Michael Masser immediately came up with Touch Me In The Morning with Diana Ross in mind. Touch Me In The Morning would also be aided by the compositional and lyrical finesse of Ron Miller. Basically Berry Gordy wanted a No.1 hit waiting in the wings for his leading star just in the event of a needed re-bound if the Lady Sings The Blues movie bombed. Of course we all know Lady Sings The Blues was indeed an enduring success and earned her a much deserved oscar nomination for her powerful and riviting portrayal as the tortured Jazz singer Billie Holiday. Hot on its trail came Touch Me in The Morning. After an extremely sluggish start where it literally hovered for weeks on end down the lower reaches of the Hot 100 it slowly but surely climbed up the charts and eventually zoomed into pole position, remaining there for weeks on end. The formula is vastly similar to Ain't No Mountain High Enough where the rhythm steadily builds to its exalting chrous which Diana tackles with utter style and finesse sounding gutsy and soulful. One of Diana Ross's best classics!
    Incidentally Michael Masser described the recording sessions for the Touch Me In The Morning single an emotionally draining experience. He claimed that Diana was very emotional during the sessions, crying a lot when she couldn't hit the notes required for the song and Diana even believed the song was beyond her vocal abilities. After countless takes, Diana finally got that desired vocal performance mastered to perfection.

    Another timeless ballad was the remarkably powerful, All Of My Life where Dianas exubearant delivery ignites this breathtakingly beautiful ballad to startling effect. All Of My Life was lifted as a single in the U.K and became a Top 10 hit.

    The mood turns somewhat chilly on the atmospheric, We Need You where Diana delivers a fantastic and stirring vocal performance. We Need you was written by Deke Richards whose most famous work for Diana Ross was the U.K chart-topping, I'm Still Waiting in 1971.

    Also of great musical merit was the pleasant, mid-tempo Leave A Little Room where Diana glides through the verses and is joined by a gospel choir on the chrous which merley adds to its dramatic effect.

    Diana surprisingly makes her version of The Carpenters, I Won't Last A Day Without You her own but it's the latter half of the album that displays a lot of true artistic flair. Perharps holding onto Lady Sings The Blues in some way, Diana delivers two Jazz/Blues numbers that are both stunningly atmospheric. Her performance on Little Girl Blue is dreamy and rich whilst the mood deepens and steadily more sombre on the haunting, My Baby (My Own). Her striking, lower throat register performance virtually turns into a subdued howl at the climax of this track.

    Diana then delivers a magnificent and sophisticated reading of the John Lennon classic Imagine which she sings with such passion in her voice.

    The Touch Me In The Morning (1973)album's climax is a startling and compelling medley (a)Brown Baby (b)Save The Children. More than anything, this medley showcased her versatile vocal style and her overall diversity as a recording artist. The Medley is both touching and hauntingly atmospheric rounding the project off beautifully.

    The Touch Me In The Morning (1973) set was a fantastic affair all round and was one of her most artistic and diverse efforts off the 1970's. The bonus was it proved to be another yet massive commercial success where it speedily jumped into the U.K and U.S Top 10 Album charts becoming one of her biggest sellers in that era.

    Ian Phillips

    August 2006

    5 out of 5 stars From a Supremes vocalist to a Supreme vocalist ! .......2005-10-03

    The first time I heard "Touch Me in The Morning", it was evident from the opening bars of the song until the last note that her performance, was stunning and destined to be her second solo #1 single.(And the first of her recordings with Michael Masser, who co-wrote among other songs they recorded together,"Theme from Mahogany" and "It's My Turn.")The rest of the album lives up to that standard. Compare her interpretation of "Little Girl Blue," to the version recorded on "The Supremes Sing Rodgers-The Complete Sessions," to experience her growth as a vocalist.

    5 out of 5 stars Diana's Early 70s Masterpiece.......2005-04-12

    Every artist has a defining moment in their career. For Diana Ross, there have been several moments of brilliance and 1973's "Touch Me in the Morning" was one of them.

    Historically, the timing for the release of the album was of significant importance. Diana had stunned the world with her Oscar nominated and Golden Globe Award winning performance in "Lady Sings the Blues". It was time to return to the studios and the result was a collection of beautiful, timeless classics that have stood the test of time.

    The album opens with that ever popular Ross ballad, "Touch Me in the Morning" which has to rank as one of the finest pop/R&B singles of the modern pop era. Diana demonstrated previously undiscovered nuances in her delivery, and displayed a talent for ballads that was fresh and exciting. Furthermore, Diana's voice was incredibly smooth, supple and dreamy. It all makes for pleasant listening.

    There are no dance cuts here, just classy ballads. My personal favourites are "Leave A Little Room", "Little Girl Blue", and "My Baby, My Own". The "Brown Baby/Save the Children" medley is awesome. "Save the Children" is quite an intense experience, with Diana singing with passion and conviction. Both tracks were produced by Ms Ross.

    This classy album should be part of the collection of any Ross fan. This was Diana at her best.

    Soul Music:

    1. Do You Wanna Dance
    2. Double Feature: Truck Turner/Tough Guys [Soundtrack]
    3. E-Gee
    4. Eighteen Soulful Ballads
    5. Enjoy...The Best of King Curtis
    6. Full Grown Man
    7. Funk Power 1970: A Brand New Thang
    8. Golden Classics
    9. Golden Classics
    10. Golden Classics

    Soul Music

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    Recommended Music:

    Nostradamus [Live]

    Andreas Romberg: String Quartets, Vol. 2

    Armin Rosin: Trombone

    Live at the Village Vanguard [Live]

    Angel Eyes Pt.2 [CD-single] [Import]

    All Night Long: Classic 80's Grooves [Import]

    Brasil With My Soul [Import]

    Apple [Original recording remastered]

    As Time Goes By: the Great American Songbook [Import]

    Barber: Adagio; Symphony No. 1; The School for Scandal; Essays

    Anthology [Import]

    16 Exitos Con Banda

    15 Exitos

    Perennial: Songs For The Seasons Of Life

    Risen