We Are Family

Track Listings

1. He's the Greatest Dancer

2. Lost in Music

3. Somebody Loves Me

4. Thinking of You

5. We Are Family

6. Easier to Love

7. You're a Friend to Me

8. One More Time

9. We Are Family [Sure is Pure Remix]

10. We Are Family [Steve Anderson DMC Remix]

11. Lost in Music [Sure is Pure Remix]

12. Lost in Music [1984 Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers Remix]

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We Are Family

Tracks:

He's The Greatest Dancer
Lost In Music
Somebody Loves Me
Thinking Of You
We Are Family
Easier To Love
You're A Friend To Me
One More Time
We Are Family (Sure Is Pure Remix)
We Are Family (Steve Anderson DMC Remix)
Lost In Music (Sure Is Pure Remix)
Lost In Music (1984 Bernard Edwards & Nile Rogers Remix)

Customer Reviews:

CHIC + SISTER SLEDGE = FANTASTIC COMBINATION !.......2007-08-02

So many people thought this 1979 album WE ARE FAMILY, was their debut album. However, these girls have been recording since 1971. Here is a list of their recording history up to date:

1. 1971- Sister Sledge released their first 45 single called
TIME WILL TELL. (Not available on any Lp or cd.)
2. 1972- They released their 2nd 45 single called WEATHERMAN.
(Not available on any Lp or cd.)
3. 1973- They released their 3rd 45 single called MAMA, NEVER
TOLD ME. (Available on recent BEST OF cd compilations.)
4. 1975- They released their first full length debut album
called CIRCLE OF LOVE. It contained the singles- LOVE,
DON'T YOU GO THROUGH NO CHANGES ON ME (which was actually
released at the end of 1974, just prior to this album's
release), PAIN RELIEVER, and GIVE IN TO LOVE.
This album will finally be released on cd on Sept. 18th, 2007.
5. 1976- They released a 45 single called CREAM OF THE CROP and
another one called THANK YOU FOR TODAY. Both of these songs
did not appear on an LP, but are available on some recent
BEST of cd compilations.
6. 1977- They released their 2nd album called TOGETHER, which had
the single BLOCKBUSTER BOY. This is being released onto cd on
Sept. 18th, 2007.
7. 1978- They released a 45 single called I'VE SEEN BETTER DAYS.
Not available on LP or cd.
8. 1979- They released their smash CHIC produced disco album called
WE ARE FAMILY. There is a newer remastered cd out with bonus
songs by Rhino (1995).
9. 1980- They released their 3rd LP, and 2nd produced CHIC album
called LOVE SOMEBODY TODAY. Although Rhino had already released
this onto cd in 1995, a new version is coming out on Sept. 18th,
2007.
10. 1981- They released their 4th LP ALL AMERICAN GIRLS, produced
by Narada Michael Walden. The version of HE'S JUST A RUNAWAY
on the album is the original version. The 45 single version
was called HE'S A RUNAWAY (TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY) and was a
reggae version. This reggae version is available on the Rhino
1992 BEST OF SISTER SLEDGE 1973-1985 cd. Although Rhino already
released this on cd in 1995, a new version is being released on
Sept. 18th, 2007.
11. In 1982 they released their 5th LP THE SISTERS, which they
produced themselves. It has the song ALL THE MAN I NEED, a
duet between Kathy Sledge and David Simmons. This song would
later be recorded as a solo by Whitney Houston in 1991.
This is finally being released onto cd on Sept. 18th, 2007.
12. In 1983 they released their 6th LP BET CHA SAY THAT TO ALL
THE GIRLS, produced by George Duke. It featured the singles,
B.Y.O.B (BRING YOUR OWN BABY), GOTTA GET BACK TO LOVE, and SMILE.
This is finally being released onto cd on Sept. 18th, 2007.
Also, in 1983, Kathy Sledge appeared on the Stacy Lattisaw 1983
LP SIXTEEN singing a duet with Stacy called WHAT'S SO HOT
'BOUT BAD BOYS?.
13. In 1984 Nile Rodgers/Bernard Edwards released a remixed 12" of
LOST IN MUSIC.
14. In 1985 they released their 7th LP WHEN THE BOYS MEET THE GIRLS,
produced by Nile Rodgers. It featured the singles FRANKIE and
DANCING ON THE JAGGED EDGE. This cd is finally being released
on Sept. 18th, 2007. Also in 1985, Sister Sledge sings on the
song THIS TOWN from the Elton John album ICE ON FIRE.
15. In 1986 the Sisters sang a song on the soundtrack PLAYING FOR
KEEPS, called HERE TO STAY.
16. In 1988 the Sisters sang a song on the soundtrack ACTION JACKSON,
called KEEPING GOOD LOVIN, as well as singing a song on another
soundtrack COMING TO AMERICA, called LIVIN' THE GOOD LIFE (which
was written and produced by Nile Rodgers).
17. In 1989 Kathy Sledge sings a solo song on the soundtrack LAMBADA:
SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE, called LAMBADA DANCIN'.
18. 1992- Kathy Sledge releases her first and only solo album
called HEART, which features the 3 singles TAKE ME BACK TO LOVE,
ALL OF MY LOVE and HEART.
19. 1993- With Kathy off pursuing a solo career, the three remaining
sisters- Kim, Joni and Debbie continue on as Sister Sledge and
release their German album called AND NOW...SISTER SLEDGE...AGAIN.
It features their versions of the CHIC songs- EVERYBODY DANCE,
I WANT YOUR LOVE and GOOD TIMES (legend has it that originally,
the song I WANT YOUR LOVE was supposed to be on the Sister Sledge
WE ARE FAMILY album and the song HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER was
supposed to be on the CHIC C'EST CHIC album, but was switched
to give the WE ARE FAMILY album a stronger collection of hits).
This trio cd also includes remakes of their past hits-
HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER, WE ARE FAMILY, and LOST IN MUSIC.
Several singles came off the album, most notably WORLD RISE
AND SHINE and WALKING IN THE LIGHT. There are quite a few "live"
Sister Sledge cd's out there, some with the complete concert
track listing and some missing some of the tracks. If you're
interested in hearing the 3 Sisters in concert, try and find the
cd with the full 1993 concert tracklisting which runs 66 minutes-
the songs are 1. Medley: Everybody Dance/We Are Family/Frankie/
Thinking Of You. 2. Everybody Dance 3. Thinking Of You 4. He's
The Greatest Dancer 5. True Love 6. Frankie 7. Brother Brother
Stop (written by Joni Sledge) 8. Love Of The Lord (co-written
by Debbie Sledge). 9. We Are Family 10. Closing Medley: Lost In
Music/Melody Is Good To me/Lost In Music (Reprise).
(The studio version of Brother, Brother, Stop!- with lead vocals
by Debbie & Joni Sledge appear on the 1996 BROTHER, BROTHER,
STOP! musical stage production cd, along with the song For The
Children- lead vocals by Joni & Debbie Sledge). Also in 1993,
a cd called SISTER SLEDGE- THE ULTIMATE MEGAMIXES was released. It
is 2 seperate full length megamixes of the 3 Sisters versions of
their songs. Megamix #1 runs 15 min., and Megamix #2 runs 31 min.
*NOTE: Kathy Sledge DOES NOT sing in the live concert, even
though the cd covers keep showing the four girls as if she was
part of the concert. Nor does Kathy Sledge appear in the
megamixes- only the 3 Sisters do (Kim, Debbie and Joni).
20. In 1995 Kathy Sledge released a solo song on a cd single called
ANOTHER DAY, which she co-wrote. Also in 1995, Kathy released
a second solo song on a cd single called ANOTHER STAR (which
was a remake of the 1976 Stevie Wonder song from his SONGS IN
THE KEY OF LIFE album).
21. 1996- BROTHER, BROTHER, STOP! musical stage production featuring
songs by Debbie & Joni Sledge is released onto cd. And has these
2 songs- FOR THE CHILDREN & BROTHER, BROTHER, STOP!.
21. 1997 saw the 2 following releases: Sister Sledge (still a trio),
released AFRICAN EYES (which contained their 2 past singles
WORLD RISE AND SHINE and WALKING IN THE LIGHT from their German
album). AFRICAN EYES was produced by Vibetree. Kathy Sledge
sang on the Robert Miles cd single FREEDOM, from Robert's cd
23am.
22. 1998- K-klass puts out an album called K2 and it features Kathy
on 2 songs- KNOCKING DOWN THE WALLS and GIVE IT UP.
23. In 1999 CHIC released a live album called LIVE AT THE BUDOKAN,
which featured the 3 Sisters (Kim, Debbie and Joni) singing
their hits HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER and WE ARE FAMILY.
This was actually taken from an April 18th, 1996 concert.
Unfortunately, Bernard Edwards died of pneumonia that night
in his hotel room following the concert.
24. In 2000 King Britt released a cd single- King Britt Presents
Scuba Featuring Kathy Sledge, the song is called READY.
25. In 2001 King Britt released another cd single- King Britt
Presents Sylk 130 Featuring Kathy Sledge, the song is
called RISING.
26. In 2002 Kim Sledge releases her solo album, a gospel cd
called PEACEFUL. (Info at w3.kimsledge dot com). There had
been talk since 1995 that Kim was working on recording a
Jazz album, but perhaps she has abandoned the project.
27. In 2003 all 4 girls (Kathy, Debbie, Joni and Kim) reunited
to record their 8th album as a foursome. The album is
called STYLE and was produced by Symphony & Sage. The album
features classic standards, as well as new songs.

If you would like more info go to w3.sistersledge dot com
The site is run by Debbie Sledge & Joni Sledge.
And Kathy has her own website: w3.kathysledge dot com.
Remember, wherever you go, take a little Sledge with you!

Disco Masterpiece enhanced.......2007-07-20

Before this team-up with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards Sister Sledge had some minor hits but We Are Family placed them on the map big time. They sound almost like a carbon copy of Chic on tracks like the exquisite He's The Greatest Dancer and Thinking Of You. The following songs were huge hits: Dancer, Lost In Music and the rousing We Are Family, all hook-filled tunes with irresistible rhythmic patterns. The rest is great too, especially One More Time and Somebody Loves Me which is a beautiful soulful ballad. The album has been enhanced by 2 x 1990s remixes each of Lost In Music and the title track. For more Chic magic, give the album Norma Jean a listen and don't forget the mothership in the form of Dance, Dance, Dance: The Best of Chic. Read all about the Rodgers/Edwards legacy in Everybody Dance: Chic and The Politics of Disco by Daryl Easlea.

Everything I was searching for.......2007-07-12

This CD offerred every hit song from my generation that I was searching for. "He's the greatest dancer," "Easier to love," and my all time favorite "Somebody loves me," which is a hard song to find on any other compilation of Sister Sledge hits. I would recommend this CD to any fan of good quality, old school music.

But why mess with perfection?.......2007-03-22

Everything came together for Sister Sledge and Chic in 1979 and the result was this monster hit of an album that is still selling very well, according to my research, almost 30 years after its release. The four sisters had been around for some time prior to "We Are Family" but had only moderate r&b success. Meanwhile, Chic were on the up and up following the disco/pop hit success of their first three albums, Chic, C'est Chic and RisquÃ©. The songs and production by Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers matched with the voices of Kathy, Debbie, Kim and Joni Sledge was pure heaven. I've never met anyone who doesn't know at least one of the songs on this album (and doesn't know the words to said song) and I've played tunes like "He's The Greatest Dancer", "Thinking Of You" and "We Are Family" at parties and people who weren't even born in 1979 have jumped up to dance. Every song is a winner and this is another album where it's next to impossible to choose favourite songs. If I had to though, my choice would be considered very odd by many: it would be "One More Time". Something about that song makes my heart smile every time I play or hear it. Also worth a mention is the brilliant piano work by Andy Schwartz & Robert Sabino.

And that on the title track - all 8mins and 20secs of it - Kathy Sledge delivers a lead vocal and ad lib performance, the likes of which I had never heard before and have never heard since.

This is a classic disco CD I think everyone should have and my only gripe is with the four remixes at the end of the CD. Personally I find them annoying and superfluous. Why mess with perfection?

It still gets five stars though. It's good to have it on CD after years of having it on vinyl. The remastering has given the CD a fuller sound than I was expecting and this might be the first CD I've ever bought that has managed to sound better than its vinyl original, even on a Technics 1200. Great stuff.

TY BESS(THE MUSIC MAN).......2007-01-27

Just like their song says,It easy to love,and it is.Every song on this cd was well done.The minds behind this classic nile rogers and benard edwards once again proved that they were not just disco producers althought this is a disco cd there are threads of real classic r&b music in it enjoy!

An Introduction to Der Ring des Nibelungen

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Ring introduction critique
FASCINATING STUDY FOR NOVICES AND AFFICIONADOS ALIKE
Welcome back to a classic analysis
Essential for Understanding Wagner's Ring Cycle
Very Functional

An Introduction to Der Ring des Nibelungen
Deryck Cooke , Georg Solti , Wiener Philharmoniker , Anita Valkki , Berit Lindholm , Birgit Nilsson , Brigitte Fassbaender , Christa Ludwig , Claire Watson , Claudia Hellmann , Dame Gwyneth Jones , Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau , Eberhard Wächter , George London , Gerhard Stolze , Gottlob Frick , Grace Hoffmann , Gustav Neidlinger , Hans Hotter , Helen Watts , Helga Dernesch , Hetty Plumacher , Ira Malaniuk , James King , Jean Madeira , Joan Sutherland , Kirsten Flagstad , Kurt Böhme , Lucia Popp , Marga Höffgen , Marilyn Tyler , Maureen Guy , Oda Balsborg , Paul Kuen , Régine Crespin , Set Svanholm , Vera Little , Vera Schlosser , Waldemar Kmentt , Walter Kreppel , and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Of All Great Musical Compositions... (Examples 1-4)
The Fundamental Symbol... (Examples 5-11)
Returning Now To The Nature Motive... (Examples 6, 12-16)
A Number Of Further Motives... (Examples 5, 17-21)
A Second, Much Smaller Family... (Examples 22-25)
So Much For Nature. (Examples 26-38)
The Cause Of The Deterioration... (Examples 39-44)
The Other Transformation... (Examples 45-48)
Several Other Motives... (Examples 49-52)
Two Further Motives... (Examples 41, 53-61)
The Basic Motive Associated With The Spear... (Examples 62-68)
Along Another, More Complex Line... (Examples 69-72)
In Act Two Of Walkure... (Examples 69, 73-75)
Returning Now To Act Two Of Walkure... (Examples 76-79)
Love Is Another Of The Central Symbols... (Examples 80-83)
Later In The Same Scene... (Examples 84-87)
Freia's Motive Has Two Independent Segments... (Examples 88-91)
The Label 'Flight'... (Example 92)
When Fasolt, In Scene Two Of Rhinegold... (Examples 93-98)
A Little Later In The Interlude... (Examples 99-103)

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The Other New Motive... (Examples 104-109)
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The Characters In Whose Lives... (Examples 115-120)
One Further Motive Belongs... (Example 121)
The Sword Motive Recurs... (Examples 122-130)
Ironically, This Phrase... (Examples 131-135)
Closely Associated With Gutrune's Motive... (Examples 136-140)
Here We Come To The End... (Examples 141-146)
Complemtary To This Symbol... (Examples 147-149)
One Last Central Symbol... (Examples 150-157)
One Further Motive Connected... (Examples 158-161)
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These Motives Of Alberich And Mime... (Examples 169-171)
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Now If We Return... (Examples 189-191)
This Masterly Way... (Examples 192, 193)

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When Wagner set the Ring to music, he intended the orchestra to act in the fashion of a chorus from a classic Greek tragedy--setting the mood and commenting on the action. In order to allow a nonverbal musical line to reflect on the plot, Wagner developed a psychologically and musically complex symbology to communicate his thoughts to the listener. From the beginning the Ring has spawned numerous written commentaries on the relationships of the motif structure, but by using examples from the Decca Ring recording, Deryck Cooke's thoughtful spoken commentary is by far the most accessible guide for either the fledgling Ring enthusiast or the seasoned veteran. --Christian C. Rix

Customer Reviews:

Ring introduction critique.......2006-11-04

This is very worthwhile, at the same time it requires time, patience and attention, but it does provide some keys to better enjoyment of a sensational piece of music.

FASCINATING STUDY FOR NOVICES AND AFFICIONADOS ALIKE.......2006-08-16

This may look an intimidating, daunting and dull prospect - a 2+ hour lecture on the motifs in the Ring. Don't be put off. Whether you're a relative novice to the Ring and want to find out what it's all about, more experienced with a desire to understand the composer's methods better or an afficionado who thinks he knows it all inside out, there is great pleasure as well as elucidation to be had from this set. Originally made to accompany the Decca Solti Ring, it contains a multitude of musical illustrations taken from those recordings as well as some specially recorded by Solti just for this Introduction.

It wasn't the first time this has been tried. The famous HMV sets from the late 20's also included recorded examples of over 100 motifs. (These, by the way, are available as part of the Pearl reissue of those wonderful HMV recordings). What that set lacked was the wonderful insights as well as the approachability of the talk by Deryck Cooke. Cooke was a great and much missed musicologist - a Mahler expert responsible for the performing edition of the Tenth Symphony still most played today, a fascinating explorer into the nature of music's basic building-blocks in his excellent book, The Language of Music, and an inspiring and elucidating critic of Wagner's work as shown by the fascinating book he left unfinished at his death, I Saw the World End.

On these CDs he does much more than list the leitmotifs and identify them as calling-cards. He shows the amazingly integrated and organic growth of the musical material that Wagner uses throughout his vast work. He demonstrates how motifs can change their sense and meaning as they evolve through the drama. And he shows how the complex combinations of motifs can radically advance both the musical and the dramatic narrative of the piece. There are even places where he corrects the misinterpretation of some of the motifs that had become ingrained from early commentators' false labels.

This set should engage and enlighten anyone with an interest in Wagner's huge and inexhaustible tetralogy. Do give it a try - no matter how far down the road to Wagnerianism you are.

Welcome back to a classic analysis.......2006-05-28

Deryck Cooke's lecture series upon THE RING is almost as much a classic by now as the Solti RING cycle, with which it was originally issued on LP, and from which it derives its musical examples. The difference is that whereas the Solti RING has been continuously in print ever since it was completed, and was among the first opera sets to benefit from the CD revolution, the Cooke analysis was for long almost totally unobtainable. Now we have it back. It should be welcomed: it is a classic. Cooke's mellow, deep voice with the hint of a Celtic burr - which made him ideal on BBC radio - patiently explains Wagner's melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic metamorphoses to such good effect that if you own this recording, you really require no other RING analysis. (A pity about the abrupt beginnings and endings of too many vocal and orchestral illustrations, though.) Musicology lost a fine, sensitive thinker with Cooke's premature death in 1976.

If all you want is dilettantish baby food, there are plenty of dumbed-down Wagner commentaries on the market, stretching from Anna Russell's famous monologue (which doesn't pretend to be anything other than a parody aimed at morons) to the latest standard-issue "Wagner-was-a-Nazi-boo-hiss" feuilleton (which, unfortunately, does). Without reasonable score-reading skill you will find Cooke useless, however diligently you have ploughed through Marx, Jung, Freud, or other gurus purportedly relevant to THE RING. Cooke expects you to use your brains and your musical sense. Quelle horreur. At today's BBC his "elitism" would render him unemployable.

Essential for Understanding Wagner's Ring Cycle.......2006-05-15

I originally bought this set on vinyl in the early 70s when I discovered the Ring in college. I studied the records and booklet assiduously, and after about three run-throughs I finally started getting it. Wow! Thirty-five years later, I still remember Mr. Cooke's analyses of various motive families, and I don't know how I could have mastered and loved the Ring without him. I now own this set on CD and listen again on the rare occasion of attending a Ring performance. My wife calls me a "Ring nut," but of course I'm nuts about many other things as well.

Bottom line, buy this set and study it if the Ring has captivated you as it has countless others. The presentation is dry, but sticking with it brings measureless and longlasting rewards.

Very Functional.......2006-03-19

This CD set is excellent for what it sets out to do: present the leitmotives of the Ring according to their relationship to one another and their role in developing both characters and plotlines. Deryck Cooke's lectures on each motive are very insightful, very helpful at cueing the listener into the semantic aspect of Wagner's orchestral writing. The one drawback is that the musical examples are a bit jarring. Without fade-ins or -outs, the engineering is quite barbaric. And though the orchestra was, I believe, conducted by Solti, and is beautifully done, the vocal performances can be quite unpleasant. Point being: this is not background music, but in accomplishing what it sets out to do, it is very successful, and I don't know of anything else like it.

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The film was great, but the score made it outstanding.
A Great Soundtrack for a Great Film
ANOTHER GREAT GLASS SCORE!

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Errol Morris' adroitly assembled documentary film "The Fog of War" examines the career of Robert S. McNamara-- United States Secretary of Defense during the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations and whose tenure includes the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crises. Combining excerpts from 26 hours of interviews with McNamara, archival footage, filmed recreations, as well as newly declassified White House recordings Morris' filmmaking illuminates a national past that ominously parallels the contemporary political present. Morris reveals what previous biographies failed to investigate—the relationship between McNamara and the infamous United States General Curtis LeMay and their involvement in the firebombing of Tokyo—along with 67 other Japanese cities—in 1945. Errol Morris states "The easy thing to say would be McNamara is a bad guy, he did all these bad things...the story is more complex and far more interesting than I imagined. The disturbing thing is that this was a man with real ethical dimension who did something terrible."

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Customer Reviews:

(G)lassy.......2007-07-28

Some people hear things others never do. Of these, a few write them down. Of these, a small number create a theme and variations upon it that cohere and enthrall.

Philip Glass belongs to this minute group of human beings. Fortunately for us, recorded music exists to make his work available to all and at any time. His soundtrack for the Errol Morros documentary on Robert McNamara is a lesson in how to create film music that unobtrusively ups the ante of the film it graces.

Glass' score both intensifies and accelerates the movie. It is nearly impossible for one not to experience a quickened pulse when Glass pulls together--of all things, a snare drum, a bit of low brass, and a flute.

Ah, that flute. It floats in and out of track after track, bereft of its customary vibrato, a penetrating, entrancing reminder that something serious is going on in the film. It is a masterful use of a small, metal pipe. At the command of Glass, the humble flute and its younger brother the piccolo punch considerably above their weight.

Who could write such a work? Probably only Philip Glass.

The movie's pretty good, too.

Excellent.......2006-08-09

Intriguing historical account of MacNamara- what he was thinking, what he did not say during two administrations involved in the Viet Name war. Use of film footage and Philip Glass' eerie and ominous soundtrack further developed the power of this film.

The film was great, but the score made it outstanding. .......2004-08-05

Ever thought about what it would be like to watch a film with no muscial score? I have and I did for this documentary. Believe me when I write this, there's no way this film would have been as good without Glass' melodic brutality looming in the background.

Glass does something wonderful with this score; he gives war, uncertainty, doubt and fear a musical element, an audible personality that captures each bomb, burnt building and ominous threat in complete perfection, leaving your ears and your mind in a state of disbelief and amazement, thinking to yourself, "Wow, that music fits this segment like a glove."

The Thin Blue Line score made me an instant Glass fan but this score made me borderline Glass fanatic.

In my opinion, he surpasses Carter Burwell in the category of most unflinching film composer.......by a long shot.

A Great Soundtrack for a Great Film.......2004-05-24

Errol Morris is the best documentary film maker ever and The Fog of War is his crowning achievement. The film explores the complexity of war and how it evolves. There is no political bias or agenda here...just plain truth and facts. Great work. Equal to the task is Phillip Glass's soundtrack. The music is haunting and eerie.

ANOTHER GREAT GLASS SCORE!.......2004-03-31

I'll keep this review short, just like the length of the pieces on the CD. This is yet another great score by Glass, and superbly recorded as well. Glass uses his classic strings and percussion to great effect and oftentimes great surprise as well.

This score has more variety than Glass's score for another Morris film, "The Thin Blue Line". By the way, will "The Thin Blue Line" ever get released on DVD?

The pieces are all short ones, which makes it an easier listen for Glass newbies I would imagine, but I would have preferred a few longer pieces- all the short pieces make it sound like "Glass fragments"- on some pieces once Glass gets going he has to come to a stop.

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Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

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

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

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

Album Description

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

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

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

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

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

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

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

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

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

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

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

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

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

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

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Excellent charity CD!

We Are Family 2007
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Bungalo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MQ55MK
Release Date: 2007-02-27

Tracks:

We Are Family - Rodney Jerkins And Friends
Eagle And The Condor - Gerald McCauley
I Don't Want To Be Wrong Today - Bebe Winans
Ain't No Place Like This Place - Sovory
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Customer Reviews:

Excellent charity CD!.......2007-04-13

Really enjoyed the new rendition of We Are Family with Chris Brown, Ciara, Brian McKnight, Patti LaBelle, and others.

Buy this one!

Iglice Szivem - Hungarian Folksongs (for Children)

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Kati Szvorak and Teka take a folk tour of Hungary

Iglice Szivem - Hungarian Folksongs (for Children)
Kati Szvorak , and Teka
Manufacturer: Hungaroton
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066SIJ
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

latos ekek (Animal Songs): Volt Nekem Egy Kecsk(I Had a ...)
latos ekek (Animal Songs): Hsodik a T(The Cricket Is ...)
latos ekek (Animal Songs): A Macskk N a L (The Cat ...)
Jkdalok (Children's Game Songs): Erdk a Lok (Maids ...)
Jkdalok (Children's Game Songs): Iglice, Szm, Iglice ...
Jkdalok (Children's Game Songs): Csillag Boris
Lakodalmasok (Wedding Songs): Piros Pr (Red Peony)
Lakodalmasok (Wedding Songs): Patk Patason (At the Patkmily'
Lakodalmasok (Wedding Songs): Vny Ca, Kymag (Thin Thread ...)
Szs Az Kedvem Ma (I'm in Such High Spirits Today)
Nk (Name-Mocking Songs): S a Te Fejed (And Your Head Is)
Nk (Name-Mocking Songs): Kutya a Hn (Adam, A ...)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Uccu, Dm (Go on, My Lovely-Dove)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Tn Nagyon Hideg Van (In Winter ...)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Szegeljetek (Graze on the ...)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Cinege, Cinege (Titmouse, Titmouse)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Hopp, Juliska (Hey, Juliska)
Moldvai Psk (Match-Making Songs from Moldavia): TamGyurka ...
Moldvai Psk (Match-Making Songs from Moldavia): ...
szk (New Year's Greetings): fUt(It Is One Past ...)
szk (New Year's Greetings): Uj Esztendzerz.
Farsangol(Carnival): Talalaj, Talalaj (Talalay, Talalay)
Farsangol(Carnival): Syl (Shrove-Tide, Come Around)
Farsangol(Carnival): A, A, A, A Farsangi Napokba (In, In, In, ...)
Tavaszi Szokalok (Spring Custom Songs): Ez Ki H (Who Is This ...)
Tavaszi Szokalok (Spring Custom Songs): Majd Elvissz
Tavaszi Szokalok (Spring Custom Songs): Ma Van H Napja ...
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Csordaptorok (When Shephers Are
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Ptorok Keljl ...
Hej, VJuhok (Hey, Jolly Sheperds)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): A Kis Js Aranyalma (The ...)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Karonynak cakn (On ...)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Eredj a a Padla (Go, a, ...)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Karonynak cakn (On ...)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Jancsika, Jancsika
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): vgy, Kis Jska (Hail, Baby
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): vbtatld Year Off Song)

Customer Reviews:

Kati Szvorak and Teka take a folk tour of Hungary.......2002-12-24

This CD is a treasure trove of folk music from Hungary - NOT just children's songs. Great playing by Teka, vocals by Kati Szvorak. There are some vocals by non-adults, but are done well, not whiny or cutsey. Songs from practically every region of (greater)Hungary - Dunantul, Mezoseg, Moldva, Zobor - arranged in sections by "purpose" - wedding,Carnival, etc. For instance, in the dance section you get a great Dunantuli set. I originally purchased this because it has some Christmas songs on it. It also has a wonderful name-calling/taunting song - "S a te fejed akkora..." If you like Marta Sebestyen, Sebo, etc, you will like this CD. It's also a great introduction to Hungarian Folk music. Enjoy.

Elgar: Orchestral & Choral Works; Concertos

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Super collection of Elgar's major works

Elgar: Orchestral & Choral Works; Concertos

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-04-13

Customer Reviews:

Super collection of Elgar's major works.......2004-06-28

Most compilations of composers works usually only feature, at best, maybe one or two works in recordings that are of outstanding quality, especially if different artists are featured. Such is absolutely not the case with this collection, one of the finest of its sort ever issued.

This box makes a perfect one stop shopping choice for the major, most-well-known works the British composer Sir Edward Elgar. The title is misleading though. The box, on 8 CDs at an incredible price, contains both Orchestral AND Choral works.
Since Amazon does not list the contents, I will :

Symphony Nos. 1 & 2 -- LPO , Solti
Serenade for strings - ASMF , Marriner
Intro and Allegro - ECO , Britten
Cello Concerto - Webber , RPO , Menuhin
Enigma Var. -- CSO , Colti
Cockaigne Over -- LPO , Solti
Violin Con -- Chung , LPO , Solti
Falstaff -- Montreal , Dutoit
Dream of Gerontius -- LSO , Britten
Sea Pictures -- RPO , Mackerras
In the South -- LPO , Solti
Pomp and Circumstance -- LPO , Solti
Imperial MArch -- Band of Grebadier Guards , Bashford
Sospri -- ASMF , Marriner
Elegy -- ASMF , Marriner
Wand of Youth -- Welsh NO , Mackerras
Starlight Express -- Welsh NO , Mackerras
Dream Children -- Welsh NO , Mackerras

Look up almost any of the individual works and you should be able to find these recordings in their individual issues, many with several 5 start ratings.

I won't elaborate on any of the specific recordings, just take my word for that there isn't a dud in the box.

Tracks:

Frankie
Everybody Dance
Love of the Lord
He's the Greatest Dancer
Thinking of You
Lost in Music
Brother Brother Stop
True Love
We Are Family

Album Details

Australian Exclusive Release featuring Sister Sledge's Biggest Hits Performed Live in Concert. Tracks: Frankie, Everybody Dance, Love of the Lord, He's the Greatest Dancer, Thinking of You, Lost in Music, Brother Brother Stop, True Love, and We Are Family.

Customer Reviews:

Sister Sledge Is Gay!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-07-10

The group is gay!I hate them!They`re in love with each other

Really Good.......1999-03-24

I enjoyed this live C.D by Sister Sledge..Frankie and Thinking of youare my favorite on this C.D...Butthe other song's are excellent aswell...Great dance classic's...