Always & Forever V.1 [Import]

1. Words Of Power (Highspeed Mix)

2. 3rd War (Original Mix)

3. Thanks For Nothing (Original Mix)

4. Words Of Power (Power Mix)

5. 3rd War (Atomic Shell)

6. Thanks For Nothing (Controlled Fusion Mix)

7. Thanks For Nothing (In Strict Confidence Mix)

8. Take Care!

9. Take Care! (G2 F135 Mix By Grisha Zeme)

10. Take Care! (Booster+18 Mix)

11. Take Care! (Nightmare Mix)

12. Fantasies (Burning In Hell)

13. Ein Neuer Tag (1995)

14. Words Of Power (V.1 - 1996)

15. Killing Fields (Killed Mix)

16. Evil's Birth

17. Vision

18. Race Is On

19. Killing Fields (Guitar Fixer Mix 2)

20. Balck Hole (Live)

See all 27 tracks on this disc

Always & Forever V.1,Funker Vogt,Repo Records,World Music

Average customer rating: In case you couldn't go to the concert. . . Young Josh The Best I've Ever Heard Live!! Josh Grobin DVD/CD Fantastic concert....Josh Grobin is outstanding!

Josh Groban in Concert (with Bonus DVD) David / Sager, Carole Bayer Foster , John Williams , Don MacLean , Johann Sebastian Bach , Walter / Crokaert, Lara Afanasieff , Adolphe Adam , Daniel Ezralow , Angie Stone , Lili Haydn , and David Foster Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Closer Josh Groban Live at The Greek (CD/DVD) Josh Groban Awake Awake (Special Edition, CD/DVD) ASIN: B000077ZIG Release Date: 2002-12-03

Tracks:

1. Un Amore Per Sempre
2. Alejate
3. The Prayer (feat. Angie Stone)
4. For Always
5. Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)
6. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (feat. Lili Haydn)
7. Broken Vow
8. O Holy Night

Tracks:

1. Alla Luce Del Sole (Video)
2. You're Still You (Video)
3. Vincent (Starry Starry Night) (Video)
4. Gira Con Me Questa Notte (Video)
5. Un Amore Per Sempre (Video)
6. Alejate (Video)
7. Broken Vow (Video)
8. To Where You Are (Video)
9. Cinema Paradiso (Video)
10. For Always (Video)
11. Home To Stay (Video)
12. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (Video)
13. Canto Alla Vita (Video)
14. The Prayer (feat. Angie Stone) (Video)
15. Let Me Fall (Video)

Amazon.com

Josh Groban in Concert has all the ingredients to be a long-running PBS staple: a young (21), good-looking performer with a golden voice; songs in Italian and Spanish for the crossover crowd (i.e., Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman) and pop and movie songs for the mainstream; guest stars galore (David Foster, John Williams, Angie Stone, Andrea Corr, Lili Haydn); a large orchestra; and striking but not obtrusive visual effects. The centerpiece of this DVD-CD combo (also available in a DVD keepcase) is the 80-minute concert DVD, filmed in Pasadena in October 2002 and featuring numerous songs from Groban's debut CD, including "You're Still You," which catapulted him into stardom when he sang it on TV's Ally McBeal. There are also two new songs--the ballad "Broken Vow," with Groban accompanied by Foster, and "For Always," with the orchestra conducted by John Williams, who wrote the song for the Steven Spielberg film A.I..

The 37-minute CD offers seven songs performed in the concert (including the two not on the previous CD, "Broken Vow" and "For Always"), plus "O Holy Night." The DVD has excellent picture and sound (PCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, and DTS), interviews, and backstage footage, and the combination with the CD is an excellent value. Groban's fans, of course, will consider it a treasure at any price. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

In case you couldn't go to the concert. . ........2007-05-12

In case you couldn't go to the concert . . . buy this CD/DVD set. This is a good overall product. The DVD is seamlessly pieced together from three concerts. The concerts were awesome due to the lights, musicians, song introductions, and of course - Josh's voice, presence, and energy.

Young Josh .......2007-04-12

This cd and dvd collection is valuable to anyone collecting Josh Groban music. The dvd is nicely done and gives a little insight into his family (parents and younger brother) with the special features. Nice, clean, family entertainment which is such a rarity nowadays. This young man's voice is exceptional - God has truly blessed him with such a voice, and to see him perform is a gift as well. My family truly enjoyed this bonus.

The Best I've Ever Heard Live!!.......2007-04-10

He has the most beautiful voice!! I love seeing him live! Worth the money to hear him over and over again!!!

Josh Grobin DVD/CD.......2007-04-02

I ordered this concert DVD/CD for my Mom who is a new fan of Josh Grobin's and she loved both the concert footage and the songs on the DVD.

Fantastic concert....Josh Grobin is outstanding!.......2007-02-22

I have been a Josh Grobin fan since I heard "You Lift Me Up", and I have not been dissapointed with his CD's ever since. I was excited when I got this DVD and it definitely did not dissapoint. He chooses his songs wisely and each song in this concert is full of emotion and depth. The CD compliments the DVD well and is always a favorite. From "Broken Vow" to "Oh Holy Night" each song is sung by this master singer.

Highly Recommended!

Average customer rating: RIP, BEVERLY SILLS 1929-2007 Brava Sills! Sills fits my bill The Great American Soprano My Favorite Woman

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Tracks:

1. Son Vergin Vezzosa - Paul Plishka
2. Eccomi... Oh! Quante Volte
3. Mira, O Norma
4. Santo Di Patria... Allor Che I Forti Corrono... Da Te Questo
5. Contro Un Cor Che Accende Amore - Nicolai Gedda
6. Che M'apporti? - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
7. Quel Sangue Versato Al Cielo S'innalza - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
8. Vorrei Spiegarvi, Oh Dio, K.418
9. Amor, Op.68 No.5

Tracks:

1. Martern Aller Arten
2. E Strano! E Strano!
3. Ah, Fors'e Lui
4. Follie! Follie!
5. Sempre Libera
6. Ces Murs Silencieux - Pardonnez-moi, Dieu De Toute Puissance - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
7. Toi! Vous! - Oui! Je Fus Cruelle Et Coupable! - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
8. N'est-ce Plus Ma Main? - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
9. Robert, Toi Que J'aime
10. Tu Ne Chanteras Plus?
11. Chere Enfant Que J'appele
12. Meine, Lippen, Die Kusen So Heiss
13. Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein
14. Always Through The Changing

Customer Reviews:

RIP, BEVERLY SILLS 1929-2007.......2007-07-03

The great American diva's passing was announced today.

This wonderful CD set is a perfect compilation of her art as can be found anywhere. Her finest roles and performances are captured here, most of them derived from the Westminster/Audio Treasury recordings from her prime. Listening to them again demonstrates to me why she was so special, and such an inspiration to music lovers everywhere.

Brava Sills!.......2007-02-02

A very nice compilation of Sillsiana. The different cuts on this CD provide a nice illustration of her work. Let me briefly describe my response to a sampling of the works on this CD:

Bellini, I Puritani, "Son vergin vezzosa." Wonderful. Sutherland owns this--but so does Beverly Sills. Contemporary sopranos such as Netrebko and Gruberova have also sung this on their respective CDs, and while their product is nice, it simply does not compare. Sills is remarkably agile with her voice; the trills are well done; she cleanly hits high notes; the overall effect can only be described as wonderful.

Bellini, Norma, "Mira, o Norma". This is smoothly sung and very melodic. The technique that she exhibits does not overwhelm the music.

Rosini, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, "Contro un cor che accende amore." Again, her agile voice is well deployed. The florid singing is well done.

Donizetti, Roberto Devereaux, "Che m'apporti." Her clean, light voice matches well with this aria. Smoothly sung. Her "Quel sangue versato al cielo s'innalza," which follows, is well done. High notes cleanly hit, a smooth line.

Verdi, La Traviata, "E strano. . . .Sempre libera." Again, what agility! In "Sempre libera," she reveals a rich voice and, again, wonderful agility. This is an animated version of one of Verdi's showcase pieces.

Lehar, Giudetta. "Meine Lippen." A lot of fun! This is smoothly sung.

In the final analysis, this is a nice potpourri of Beverly Sills' repertoire. Those not familiar with her work will find this a nice entree to her oeuvre; those familiar with her will find this a good compilation.

Sills fits my bill.......2006-03-13

This recording is another in an all too small CD collection of Sills recordings. I eagerly await more.

The Great American Soprano.......2005-10-01

This is a great collecition featuring arias from the Classical and Romantic periods. Fabulous!!!!!

My Favorite Woman.......2005-08-05

I would have to say that when I first heard Beverly Sills sing, I was entranced. I couldn't take my eyes off of her and I became angry at any rustling around me, because I was afraid I would miss one note. It was so addictive....that is what she is....addictive! A c.d. will never properly capture her style. She is an amazing leader in opera, taking it into a new frontier and I believe this c.d. showcases that.

Average customer rating: This is a wonderful cd by far. ALL THAT AND SOME!! Forever, for Always, for Luther II ...for Luther II Forever, For Always, For Luther II

Forever, for Always, for Luther II (Dig) Various Artists Manufacturer: Rendezvous ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Forever, for Always, for Luther Shine At the Movies Givin' It Up Stay with Me ASIN: B000JBXN4K Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. "Give Me The Reason" featuring Kirk Whalum
2. "So Amazing" featuring Patti Austin
3. "For You To Love" featuring Jeff Lorber
4. "If This World Were Mine" featuring Gerald Albright
5. "Glow Of Love" featuring Wayman Tisdale
6. "There's Nothing Better Than Love" featuring Maysa & Kevin Whalum
7. "Til My Baby Comes Home" featuring Norman Brown & Everette Harp
8. "The Night I Fell In Love" featuring Najee
9. "Don't Want To Be A Fool" featuring Jonathan Butler
10. "Superstar" featuring Will Downing

Customer Reviews:

This is a wonderful cd by far........2007-06-08

I am glad that you had it . I enjoyed listening to it.
signed David Haskins

ALL THAT AND SOME!!.......2007-05-21

I absolutely LOVE THIS.......It is ALL THAT I hoped for! What a FABULOUS TRIBUTE to LUTHER!!!!!!!!

Forever, for Always, for Luther II.......2007-05-12

I wanted to purchase this cd when it first came out but I procastinated and I was sorry because it is an excellent cd. I especially love all of the jazz rendentions of Luther's compositions. I listen to this cd almost every day. I loved Luther singing the songs and now I love listening to the music.

...for Luther II.......2007-03-11

I loved it. Anything by Luther Vandross, and particularly by these musicians, is wonderful and soothing to the soul. Thank God he left us so much of his music.

Forever, For Always, For Luther II.......2007-03-09

I was alright. Not as good as the first.

Average customer rating: The perfect entry into Roky Roky Erickson-'I Have Always Been There Before:The Roky Erickson Anthology' (Shout Factory) Interested in Roky? Buy this one. Finally, The Tribute Roky Deserves Roky Love forever!

I Have Always Been Here Before: The Roky Erickson Anthology Roky Erickson Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: You're Gonna Miss Me Fun House Don't Slander Me Gremlins Have Pictures You're Gonna Miss Me: The Best Of Roky Erickson ASIN: B0007MRXUG Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

1. We Sell Soul - The Spades
2. Youre Gonna Miss Me - 13th Floor Elevators
3. Reverberation (Doubt) - 13th Floor Elevators
4. Tried To Hide - 13th Floor Elevators
5. Fire Engine - 13th Floor Elevators
6. She Lives (In A Time Of Her Own) - 13th Floor Elevators
7. Slip Inside This House - 13th Floor Elevators
8. Splash 1 - 13th Floor Elevators
9. Dust - 13th Floor Elevators
10. I Had To Tell You - 13th Floor Elevators
11. Postures (Leave Your Body Behind) - 13th Floor Elevators
12. Right Track Now - Roky Erickson & Clementine Hall
13. Red Temple Prayer (Two Headed Dog) - Roky Erickson & Bleib Alien
14. Starry Eyes - Roky Erickson & Bleib Alien
15. Bermuda - Roky Erickson
16. The Interpreter - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
17. Mine Mine Mind - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
18. I Have Always Been Here Before - Roky Erickson
19. Click Your Fingers Applauding The Play - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
20. I Think Up Demons - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
21. Dont Shake Me Lucifer - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
22. White Faces - Roky Erickson & The Aliens

Tracks:

1. Its A Cold Night For Alligators - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
2. Creature With The Atom Brain - Roky Erickson & The Aliens Start Start
3. Stand For The Fire Demon - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
4. Bloody Hammer - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
5. The Wind And More - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
6. If You Have Ghosts - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
7. Song To Abe Lincoln - Roky Erickson & The Aliens
8. Anthem (I Promise) - Roky Erickson
9. Warning (Social And Social-Political Injustices) - Roky Erickson
10. The Beas - Roky Erickson & Evil Hook Wildlife E.T.
11. You Dont Love Me Yet - Roky Erickson
12. Clear Night For Love - Roky Erickson
13. Dont Slander Me - Roky Erickson
14. Nothing In Return - Roky Erickson
15. Burn The Flames - Roky Erickson
16. When You Get Delighted - Roky Erickson
17. True Love Cast Out All Evil - Roky Erickson
18. For You (Id Do Anything) - Roky Erickson
19. Please Judge - Roky Erickson
20. We Are Never Talking - Roky Erickson
21. Im Gonna Free Her - Roky Erickson

Album Description

The Definitive Portrait Of A Rock 'N' Roll Genius!

Roky Erickson is one of the most influential cult artists of all time. His work with the '60s Texas group The 13th Floor Elevators bridged garage rock and psychedelia, and cast a long shadow over the punk and post-punk movements. After a 1969 drug bust, the already mentally fragile Roky chose a stay in a mental institution instead of doing jail time, but was subjected to electroshock therapy and emerged in a highly unstable condition. He continued to write brilliant, chilling songs throughout the '70s and '80s, and the cult around him grew. In 1990 he was honored with an acclaimed tribute album, Where the Pyramid Meets the Eye, featuring R.E.M., ZZ Top, and Primal Scream. This led to a revival of his fortunes, which included new releases made in conjunction with Charlie Sexton and Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers.

The 2-CD set I Have Always Been Here Before: The Roky Erickson Anthology is the only release to cover his entire 40-year career, making it the definitive Roky Erickson collection.

Customer Reviews:

The perfect entry into Roky.......2007-02-14

Anthologies of any sort are fraught with peril for those both familiar or unfamiliar with an artist or genre. Regardless of the space allowed, there will likely always been those who complain about the inclusions and omissions and their impact on the representation. This risk will be often exacerbated by the breadth and depth of whatever is being anthologized. Nowhere is this more the case than in music. For those artists whose musical taste and styles are exploratory or progressive, the likelihood of alienation is omnipresent for both commercial releases and anthological works.

I Have Always Been Here Before: The Roky Erickson Anthology manages to avoid those pitfalls. It presents both a tribute and a guide to the works and, by implication, the life of Roger Kynard (Roky) Erickson. The 43 song 2 CD package - with a 30 page narrative booklet - covers Roky's musical history from its garage rock roots with The Spades in 1965 to material from an album in 1995. In the sweep of songs - all but one at least co-authored by Erickson - we are presented with a wide range of musical styles but more so, we are presented with lyrics.

It is the words that are - if anything can be - the key to Rocky Erickson and his enduring popularity. The man has the capability to pull the most hard-wrenching emotions out of himself and the listener, exposing vulnerabilities, wishes, hopes, loves and fears. Whether garbed in the West Texas rockabilly tones of Buddy Holly (Starry Eyes) or raucous blues (Don't Shake Me Lucifer) or the most precious and loving ballad (I Don't Love You Yet), it is the message that Roky Erickson is sending that is of the greatest importance. These are stories about life and humanity; stories that are long on emotion and substance; songs that - if you listen carefully enough - mimic all that any of us think and feel.

He does this - as mentioned - in a variety of styles that is intellectually vertiginous and counter-intuitive. You will find yourself reaching for the discography often to try and understand whether the material you are hearing is leading-edge or derivative (it's the former!). There are punk-like descending chord cascades presented softly - almost delicately. Other songs seem to pre-sage modern country, though with lyrics more usually found in death-metal.

These internal musical conflicts mirror what was likely the internal conflict in the man himself. Arrested in 1969 for marijuana possession - allegedly for one joint - Rocky was convinced to plead insanity and spent three years in an asylum where he was subjected to shock treatment and psychotropic drugs. Whether this abuse caused his mental instability or heightened an existing condition if unknown and probably irrelevant. The long and short of the story is that Roky spent the next 30 odd years in an emotional maelstrom that saw him unable to care for himself, with episodes in and out of treatment centers and jails, being subjected to the usual sort of misconduct from music industry executives, and generally taken advantage if by all and sundry. The new century saw a positive swing in Roky's fortunes as friends and family were finally able to obtain a legal guardianship that established a trust to care for him and that resulted in the production of this album.

But, do not buy this out of sympathy. Buy it for the beauty and depth and flavor of the music generated by this remarkable artist.

Roky Erickson-'I Have Always Been There Before:The Roky Erickson Anthology' (Shout Factory).......2007-01-26

Nicely assembled 2-CD,43 track audio diary (sort to speak)of the former 13th Floor Elevator's vocalist repertoire. If you're a fan of '60's psych like myself, then this is an absolute must-have. Starts off with Erickson's 1965 pre-13th Floor single, performed by his early band The Spades, "We Sell Soul". Plus, we get some 13th Floor gems like "You're Gonna Miss Me", "Fire Engine", "Splash" and several others. Then there's plenty of material that I'm hearing for the very first time, cuts from Roky Erickson & The Aliens that are semi-impressive like "Mine Mine Mind", the rocking "Red Temple Prayer", "I Think Up Demons" and "Creature Of Atom Brain". Remember, there was a career 'still-happening' for Roky Erickson after 13th Floor Elevators disbanded. Essential.

Interested in Roky? Buy this one........2006-01-15

Good overview of his career and I think the tracks, which range from Dylan like to better than the Doors, are all good, plus Roky actually gets paid or this one.

Finally, The Tribute Roky Deserves.......2005-11-10

Pop Kulcher Review: As far as greatest hits collections go, it's hard to imagine one more necessary and long-awaited than I Have Always Been Here Before. I mean, seriously, just last week I saw The Essential Cyndi Lauper. The lady produced pretty much nothing I'd call "Essential," much less an entire disc's worth. Sure, "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" has some fond memories, plus there was that one good song about female masturbation ("She Bop"), and... well, I think that's it. Yet she gets an entry in the Essential [sic] series? Good Lord, talk about scraping the very bottom of the barrel. Yet countless legends of the past four decades continue to wallow in obscurity. But I digress.

Roky, contrary to what you may have heard, is not God. No, that privilege is reserved for Syd Barrett. Nonetheless, on the scale of deranged acid casualties, Roky still ranks fairly high. You know the drill -- started with psychedelic garage band the 13th Floor Elevators, left after a few albums due to mental illness and/or drug abuse, spent the 70's and 80's intermittently releasing albums and singles on his own and with various backing bands, ranging from pretty acoustic ballads to straight 50-style retro kitsch to schizoid rave-ups about Satan. The usual thing. And it's all here. Unless you're a serious Roky fanatic, pretty much all the Roky you need can be found on these two discs. The 13th Floor Elevator stuff has never sounded better -- not exactly the standard bearer of high fidelity, but far superior to any other versions I've heard. Now, personally, I've always found them a bit overrated -- a few essential tracks worth of a Nuggets box set, but less psychedelic and experimental than their peers -- so for me this does a fairly decent job of cobbling together their high points. (Of course, if they did as nice a job remastering their albums, I'd probably go get 'em.) After that it's a mixed bag. The key Roky tracks are here, from the timeless beauty of "Starry Eyes" (damn, that's a great song) to the key rave-ups "Don't Slander Me" and "Don't Shake Me Lucifer" to one of my personal faves, "If You Have Ghosts." Anyway, even if you're like me and find the Erickson legend slightly more interesting than the music itself, this is a pretty amazing collection. Even after skipping through some of the meandering solo tracks, there's plenty of great music here for your money (maybe "I Walked With A Zombie" should have made the cut, or an additional version of "Starry Eyes," but that's really about it). Go get it.

Roky Love forever!.......2005-10-09

this beautifully designed deluxe 2cd set fully captures the spirit of the great Roky Erikson; a loveable and hugely influential singer/songwriter whose tunes don't just stradle the line between garage rock, folk, and psychadelic blues rock, they break down those lines to create a wholly pure and unique sound.

beginning with the first single w/ his first band, The Spades, "We Sell Soul" revels in it's own primitive simplicity and has such a spark burning under it's surface that the listener can't help but stay tuned in. every music fan with the slightest interest in garage rock or psychadelic music knows of the legendary 13th Floor Elevators and ten tracks from that band are represented here with my personal favorites being furious storm of "You're Gonna Miss Me," the controlled groove of "Slip Inside This House," and the heartwarming folk of "I Had To Tell You."

i think it's fairly safe to assume that most of the casual fans have failed to explore Roky's solo efforts and other bands that he was a part of after the demise of The 13th Floor Elevators. confusingly monikered bands like Roky Erikson & Bleib Alien, and Roky Erikson & Evil Hook Wildlife E.T. all share the same adventerous spirit of Roky's 60's glory days, but these later recordings reveal much more darkness and a fascination with occult magick and various monsters and demons.

for example, the spooky rock and roll of "I Think Up Demons" where amidst whirling reverb and a fiery guitar line, Roky lists different demonic figure's characteristics that he has created...almost like gifts for friends. the melody is so strong and solid that it actually doesn't seem like an unusual lyrical idea. mostly due to the fact, that Roky makes us feel comfortable in his strange and eccentric world. things eventually drop into bad B-movie territory; as on "Creature With The Atop Brain" which utilizes a dialogue of a news report warning viewers to be on the lookout. it could come accross as terribly hokey to some listeners, but i find it part of the Erikson charm and it makes me crack a smile.

with all the goofy creatures running around in Roky's brain (or his recording studio), there's still plenty of time for a love song and "Starry Eyes" is a stunningly beautiful one in particular. drifting along the lines of a country rock song, it's simple lyrics and beautifully catchy melody get stuck in my head for days and it quickly became not just one of my favorite Roky Erikson songs; but one of my favorite songs of all time!

a few more quick favorites: the blues rock blast of "The Beast," the creepy and intense stomp of "Bloody Hammer," the jagged (almost post-punk) rythyms of "Click Your Fingers Applauding The Play," and the heartbreaking tender touch of "You Don't Love Me Yet" and "Nothing In Return." wow. i could literally go on forever about every song on this compilation.

the songs on I Have Always Been Here Before display such a huge talent and an even larger amount of heart; it's sad to think that one day Roky Erikson will not be with us any more...and he's right...we are gonna miss him.

Average customer rating: Great easy listenening Help trying to figure out the title of a song omitted song Where's Van Morrison?! The Royal Tenenbaums Soundtrack

The Royal Tenenbaums (Collector's Edition) Various Artists Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection) The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions Rushmore Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ASIN: B000068TNT Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

1. 111 Archer Avenue - Mark Mothersbaugh
2. These Days - Nico
3. String Quartet In F Major - Ysaye Quartet
4. Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard - Paul Simon
5. Sonata For Cello And Piano In F Minor - The Mutato Muzika Orchestra
6. Wigwam - Bob Dylan
7. Look At That Old Grizzly Bear - Mark Mothersbaugh
8. Look At Me - John Lennon
9. Lullaby - Emitt Rhodes
10. Mothersbaugh Canon - Mark Mothersbaugh
11. Police & Thieves - The Clash
12. Scrapping And Yelling - Mark Mothersbaugh
13. Judy Is A Punk - Ramones
14. Pagoda's Theme - Mark Mothersbaugh
15. Needle In The Hay - Elliott Smith
16. Fly - Nick Drake
17. I Always Wanted To Be A Tenenbaum - Mark Mothersbaugh
18. Christmas Time Is Here - Vince Guaraldi Trio
19. Stephanie Says - The Velvet Underground
20. Rachel Evans Tenenbaum (1965-2000) - Mark Mothersbaugh
21. Sparkplug Minuet - Mark Mothersbaugh
22. The Fairest Of The Seasons - Nico
23. Hey Jude - The Mutato Muzika Orchestra

Amazon.com

The magical triad behind Rushmore's spunky, starry-eyed soundtrack--music supervisor Randall Poster, composer Mark Mothersbaugh, and director Wes Anderson--leaps forward a decade from that beloved soundtrack's '60s gems, in the process adopting a more pensive feel for The Royal Tenenbaums' musical backdrop. It may lack the euphoric sing-along feel of, say, Creation's "Makin' Time," but the rock and folk tracks here perfectly match the film's crumbling characters and their dilapidated relationships. The Ramones' "Judy Is a Punk" is a burst of nostalgic rebellion but surely causes a sad twinge in light of Joey Ramone's untimely death in 2001; gloom-folker Nick Drake's "Fly" and Elliott Smith's excellently depressing "Needle in the Hay"--which is used to chilling effect during a wrist-slashing scene--further deepen the dark thread running through Tenenbaums. But those who prefer the sunny disposition of Rushmore will be thrilled by the calming concoctions of Mothersbaugh, who heralds the coming of a new scene with graceful woodwind/string parts ("Scrapping and Yelling") and playful sitar pieces ("Pagoda's Theme"). Throw in the Clash's squalling "Police & Thieves" and the Velvet Underground's petal-soft "Stephanie Says" and you've got another winning soundtrack from the film biz's most in-tune music lovers. Tenenbaum or not, you can go home again. --Kristy Martin

Customer Reviews:

Great easy listenening .......2007-02-02

I like this soundtrack because its very laid back. Enjoyable songs that help you relax.

Help trying to figure out the title of a song.......2006-04-17

Hey, maybe you guys can help me, does anyone know the title of the song playing on a radio while owen wilson is getting high (or preparing to do so) with his friends and his dad and brother step in and tell him they want to help him. I really love that song and i have no idea what the title is

omitted song.......2006-02-01

For anyone interested, one song which was omitted from the soundtract which has not been mentioned is:

Emitt Rhodes - Lullabye

A beautiful track played in the scence where Royal is lying in his bed sucking down a shake and reading a book when Chas say "lights out old man" and switchs off the light. One of my fav songs in the movie along side the rolling stones - she smiled sweetly. sadly both songs were omitted but still a beautiful soundtrack.

Where's Van Morrison?!.......2005-03-16

This is a near-perfect collection of 60's and 70's pop and folk. The sad but hopeful vibe of the songs fits the movie's tone perfectly and you can't really agrue with songs like "Stephanie Says." it's also nice to hear the two Nico cuts since Nico's solo work really doesn't get the acclaim it deserves these days. My problem with this album is that it favors symphonic songs from the film instead of pop songs also used in it such as "Ruby Tuesday" and Van Morrison's "Everyone." I'm really bummed about the exclusion of "Everyone" because i thought it closed the movie so well. They should have released the score and the soundtrack separately so all these great songs could be included.

The Royal Tenenbaums Soundtrack.......2005-03-14

The Collector's Edition Soundtrack leaves out two great Rolling Stones' tunes She Smiled Sweetly & Ruby Tuesday. Also left to the winds is John Lennon's Look at Me, the Clash's Rock the Kazbah. The First Edition leaves a few tunes off too but it is a far better Soundtrack. Puckstar

Average customer rating: Touching Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces! the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD) Very Nice A sweeping, emotional standout!

The Notebook Various Artists Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Notebook (New Line Platinum Series) The Notebook A Walk to Remember Finding Neverland The Lake House ASIN: B00023B1E4 Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Main Title
2. Overture
3. "I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Billie Holiday
4. "Alabamy Home" Performed by Duke Ellington
5. Allie Returns
6. House Blues/The Porch Dance/The Proposal/The Carnival
7. Noah's Journey
8. "Always And Always" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
9. "A String Of Pearls" Performed by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
10. On The Lake
11. "Diga Diga Doo" Performed by Rex Stewart And The Ellingtonians
12. "One O'Clock Jump" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
13. "I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Jimmy Durante
14. Noah's Last Letter
15. Our Love Can Do Miracles

Amazon.com

Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, director Nick Cassavetes film spins the bittersweet tale of a 60-year romance, as seen from the polar perspectives of its promising youth and the travails of an old age cursed by Alzheimer's. Its soundtrack effectively echoes those polar dramatic concerns, with composer Aaron Zigler's gentle orchestral score largely giving voice to the character's melancholy present, while a rich, well-chosen slate of vintage material by Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller imparts a restless energy to their youth. There's a certain schmaltz to much of Zigman's work here, yet cues like "House Blues/The Porch Dance.." and "Noah's Journey" argue he's achieved something more elusive than mere melodramatic wallpaper with the deceivingly difficult task at hand; it can't be easy to have your work seasoned with the likes of Ellington's sassy "Alabamy Home" and Goodman's still-vibrant "One O'Clock Jump." Sharply contrasting versions of "I'll Be Seeing You" by Holiday and Jimmy Durante bookend the soundtrack, perfectly evoking the story's alternating shades of hope and fading nostalgia and framing Zigman's understated work in the bargain. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Based on the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks ("A Walk To Remember", "Message In A Bottle"), "The Notebook" is the story of Noah and Allie, teenage lovers torn apart by WWII and Allie's parents' demands to marry a respectable lawyer. After 14 years apart, they meet again and rekindle their true love. Starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, and Gena Rowlands. The soundtrack is a propelling force. In addition to classic WWII era pieces, Aaron Zigman's score suites enhance the record with beautifully dramatic themes. Score performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony.

Customer Reviews:

Touching.......2007-07-04

There isn't much I can say about this beautiful movie, except that it was so touching!
It say's go for the "true love", settle for nothing else no matter what may be in store, because love that is "true" and as beautiful as their's was, is a rare thing!
I absolutely loved the ending.
I also loved that a movie CAN be truly wonderful, beautiful and touching WITHOUT grafic "sex scenes!" Also sadly a rare thing in movies today.

Ever seen "Hanover Street?" Equally beautiful. No SEX scenes either!

Angelfish

Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces!.......2007-05-27

I do not have the soundtrack to The Notebook, but I do have the movie itself. Having said that, every song is wonderful. Some music carries with it, a wealth of emotion and a sense of timelessness. I love all of the classical pieces , perhaps the best, in this particular movie. Classical has never been my speed when it comes down to music, but something about this movie's classical masterpieces struck a chord in me...made me smile and maybe even sniffle a bit. If you are a fan of the movie, I'm sure you would love its soundtrack too. Music like this is ideal for a romantic evening or just for pleasure listening. You don't know if you'll like something until you give it a chance! So give this a chance!!

the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD).......2007-05-13

This is a beautiful collection of music from the movie, The Notebook. Most is instrumental, very relaxing, as well as lively at times. Two renditions of "I'll Be Seeing You" are included.

Very Nice.......2007-03-30

I really enjoyed listening to the soundtrack, but I'm also a big fan of background music and this cd was great for both. Listening to the cd took me back to the movie and reminded me how much I enjoyed it, but I also put the cd on during a nice meal with friends and it worked out very well, they all enjoyed the music.

A sweeping, emotional standout!.......2007-01-11

The music from The Notebook brings you right back to the film, capturing your heart and soul. It's music will roll live waves through your soul and bring you from nostalgia to your own feelings of love and desire. The selections, arrangements and orchestrations are to be admired, and Mr. Zigman is to be praised. This soundtrack truly completes the legacy of "The Notebook".

Average customer rating: Forever, for Always, for Luther The Luther Van Dross Tribute Alubum is Great The Music of Love Forever, for Always, for Luther this is it!

Forever, for Always, for Luther Various Artists Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Forever, for Always, for Luther II (Dig) Smooth Sax Tribute to Luther Vandross So Amazing...An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross At Last...The Duets Album Marvin, Teddy and Luther: A Smooth Urban Jazz Love ASIN: B0002B258C Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. Any Love - Kirk Whalum
2. Never Too Much - Paul Jackson, Jr.
3. Wait For Love - Boney James
4. Forever, For Always, For Love - Lalah Hathaway
5. Stop To Love - Mindi Abair
6. If Only For One Night - Dave Koz
7. My Sensitivity (Gets In The Way) - Ledisi
8. Your Secret Love - Richard Elliot
9. Take You Out - George Benson
10. Dance With My Father - Rick Braun

Amazon.com

This star-studded smooth-jazz tribute to Luther Vandross adds credence to the idea that the saxophone is the instrument that comes closest to mimicking the human voice. The passion that these reed players--including Kirk Whalum, Boney James, Mindi Abair, and Dave Koz--pour into their respective tracks makes it seems like they're speaking right from the heart. Guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. does a very funky turn on "Never Too Much," and two of the most underrated singers in contemporary urban music, Lalah Hathaway and Ledisi, also provide highlights. But the sax players steal the show, trying to match Vandross's fiery intensity, while much of the rest of the cast seem content to offer basic remakes. That's not necessarily a bad thing; co-producer and keyboard whiz Rex Rideout has delivered a thoroughly enjoyable listen from beginning to end, allowing smooth-jazz fans to sing along with Vandross's very familiar catalog. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

Forever, for Always, for Luther.......2007-07-12

Terrific softer jazz CD. I really enjoy the variety of the different artists and almost every cut gets you humming his old songs.

The Luther Van Dross Tribute Alubum is Great.......2007-05-14

I think that the Luther Van Dross tribute album was one of the best tribute albums I have ever heard! The artists on the CD did an amazing job of paying tribute to Luther Van Dross, and I probably will buy the next For Always, For Ever, For Luther vol. II.

The Music of Love.......2007-03-06

Love every minute of this. Great music to unwind to. Classic Luther Vandross songs to entertain to. Well worth the money.

Forever, for Always, for Luther.......2007-01-19

I am truly enjoying my CD. I have always been a Luther fan, but having jazz versions of his songs is like the icing on the cake. I highly recommend the CD for jazz lovers!

this is it!.......2006-10-07

This is a tribute recording of luther vandross recording various artist giving props to the man who knew how make a song listenable. This recording is the one to own if you want to hear some of luther best songs that he wrote not by him done in a way that you can enjoy get this.

Average customer rating: Definitely the best of... The Best of Heatwave: Always & Forever Fantastic! This CD is incredible... Heatwave Brought The Heat

The Best of Heatwave: Always & Forever Heatwave Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: The Very Best of Rose Royce 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Switch The Best of Brick The Best of Con Funk Shun The Best of One Way: Featuring Al Hudson & Alicia Myers ASIN: B000002ADJ Release Date: 1996-06-04

Tracks:

1. Boogie Nights
2. Too Hot To Handle
3. The Groove Line (Special Disco Version)
4. Always And Forever
5. Mind Blowing Decisions
6. Ain't No Half Steppin'
7. Happiness Togetherness
8. Central Heating
9. Eyeballin' (Special Disco Version)
10. Gangsters Of The Groove
11. Where Did I Go Wrong
12. Lettin' It Loose
13. Look After Love

Customer Reviews:

Definitely the best of..........2007-05-22

If you like this kind of music you will love this CD. A must for any classic collection. Always & Forever will still "melt your heart away".

The Best of Heatwave: Always & Forever.......2007-02-12

Great CD - It took me back a few years and reminded me of all the great music of the decade. Enjoy!

Fantastic!.......2007-02-07

Who could ever forget such classic songs such as "The Groove Line","Always and Forever",Eyeballin', and "Boogie Nights"? This band truly covered the R&B charts with these top hits, and made their mark in the annals of the music world. These songs have stood the test of time and are still very popular today as they were back then. One of the things the listener will find is the band was very well rounded and was very diverse in their musical talents. From start to finish,this album will definately get your hands clapping and your toes tapping.

This CD is incredible..........2007-01-12

How can you miss with songs like Grooveline, Boogie Nights and Always and Forever?!?! Heatwave generated some of their own heat in the 80's and this compilation CD captures the best of their talents.

Heatwave Brought The Heat.......2006-10-17

Heatwave were the thang during the late '70s. Dance music was at it's height and "The Groove Line" flew up the charts. It became one of their biggest hits and one of the biggest records that year. You couldn't go to a club without hearing "The Groove Line" or "Boogie Nights". Of course they had more singles outside their dance cuts. "Always & Forever" one of their most enduring hits ever. The song became a major popular hit among R&B fans. It's a out the box classic slowjam and many people have later used the record for their weddings. "Mind Blowing Decisions" is one of their smoothest singles and "Ain't No Half Steppin" became a popular radio aired track during it's album release and it has also been used as a standard for Hip-Hop sampling. Get the album if your a fan of old school love songs with meaningful lyrics great singing or dance music but if you're just looking for some great music, this album is good for any music collection.

Average customer rating: Very disappointing, considering what it could have been Always a pleaser JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music

The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music John Barry: The Collection Summon the Heroes ASIN: B0000C6K09 Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
2. Jaws-Main Theme
3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
3. Hook-Main Themes
4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
9. Minority Report
10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
5. The Cowboys-Overture
6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
8. Family Plot-End Titles
9. The Fury-Main Titles
10. Superman-Main Theme
11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!

Average customer rating: Willie, and his guitar, and his soul Willie at his best Willie Does It Again Review from the Synthesis Credit Well Earned

It Always Will Be Willie Nelson Manufacturer: Lost Highway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Songs You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker Countryman [Digipack] Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels Spirit ASIN: B000639YTO Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. It Always Will Be
2. Picture In A Frame
3. The Way You See Me
4. Be That As It May
5. You Were It
6. Big Booty
7. I Didn't Come Here (And I Ain't Leavin')
8. My Broken Heart Belongs To You
9. Dreams Come True
10. Overtime
11. Tired
12. Love's The One And Only Thing
13. Texas
14. Midnight Rider

Amazon.com

Ol' Willie has made records like this before, but the highpoints of It Always Will Be rank with some of his most realized, subtle, and sublime work. You'd have turn to the timeless "Always on My Mind" for a Nelson ballad as moving as the title track. When he surrenders the songwriting chores to Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits, and even Toby Keith (whose working-class ballad "Tired" devastates), he sings with his unmistakable, harrowing vibrato and arranges with his gift for down-to-earth, acoustic-based country majesty. The cameos from Norah Jones and Williams feel relaxed and unaffected, and the band--hired guns from Nashville plus Nelson's longtime harmonica player Mickey Raphael--swings hard, adding a bit of richness to his tried-and-true Texas sound. Few artists in their twilight have lived up to, if not extended, their legacy like Willie Nelson has. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Willie, and his guitar, and his soul.......2006-11-25

Of all of Nelson's album covers, none has expressed the contents so perfectly as the cover of "It Always Will Be." Willie's strong, handsome profile, the hard-earned lines on his face, his hand's loving caress on his guitar--the softness and sharp edges and warm light and deep shadows. Nelson has released many albums that serve as landmarks of American music--Red-Headed Stranger tops a long list--but none feel quite as personal to me as this gem. I get a sense of a man who has much more living to do, but has taken time to look back down the road and give us a sense of where he's been. The joys and romps and fears, triumphs and troubles--the achingly beautiful title track bookended by the rascally Midnight Rider: yes, Willie has been a lot of places, has had a lot of fun and endured a bit of pain, but the masterful simplicity of the music and strength in his voice show that he's a man who's learned a thing or two about himself and the world, and has many miles yet to go.

Willie at his best.......2006-11-10

I thought I'd heard it all but this album is the best. Each song is a gift, a glimpse into the soul of this amazing man. He speaks to loneliness, gratitude, commitment,contentment and self realization. One moment I'm moved to tears and the next moment I'm laughing aloud with Big Booty! If you're a Willie Nelson fan, this is a MUST have album...it doesn't get any better than this!

Willie Does It Again.......2005-09-16

Willie Nelson and George Strait have one thing in common, musically speaking, everything they touch turns to gold. This album in no way is a departure from that statement. Honestly, what can one say about a Willie Nelson album that hasn't already been said. Great, Wonderful, Terrific, Classic, Masterpiece. The list goes on. This album will not dissappoint any fan of the man in pig tails.

Review from the Synthesis.......2005-06-15

The latest Willie Nelson album is a mostly mellow affair comprised of original material, three duets and a couple choice covers. The Nelson-penned "Texas" expresses his love for the Lone Star State with a fitting Tex-Mex mix of country pedal steel moaning over a south-of-the-border beat while a guitar dances between the two influences. Things get jazzy on "Dreams Come True," a piano-based duet with Norah Jones. A harmonica adds character to an earnest cover of "Picture in a Frame" by Tom Waits, and Greg Allman's "Midnight Rider" finally gets things moving on a closing track that could have been written especially for Willie. Highly recommended for you and your horse.

- Connell Burton McDaniel
Synthesis.net

Credit Well Earned.......2005-03-20

This review is written by a fellow from the suburbs and urban regions of New York City, not exactly a bastion of Country and Western music. But let me give credit where credit is due: "It Always Will Be" is a stunning album. I mostly remember Willie from his outlaw days with Waylon Jennings over twenty years ago and occasionally hear in the news that he is still active in Farm-Aid. I recently have become exposed to Americana Country music through a Texas radio station on the Web called KHYI and have found myself profoundly impressed by what I have heard. The schlock mass-market "country" of Shania Twain and the like is not the only country music out there, much to my great relief! KHYI has been playing several songs from this album since it came out at the end of 2004 centered around the very humorous "Big Booty" cut about a "large" girlfriend giving her "skinny" boyfriend the boot. It has sent my toes a tapping everytime I hear it. They also play a true new Willie classic on par with anything he has ever done in the form of the title cut "It Always Will Be". This slow ballad will raise goosebumps the size of golfballs on your skin listening to his lyrics, guitaring, and delivery. It doesn't get much better than this in any form of music. "I Didn't Come Here (And I Ain't Leavin')" is a heroic honky-tonk crowd pleaser while "Midnight Rider" does the same with more of a rock and roll pace with help from Toby Keith. There are also three duets on here with Paula Nelson, Norah Jones, and Lucinda Williams that are intimate, small setting lounge classics. Jazz and true country never sounded better. This CD runs 52 minutes long over 14 songs and there truly is not a single weak cut on it. Willie has put several exclamation points near the end of his long career with this album. It is not getting near as much airplay as it should due to Nashville's dislike for anything that does not originate with it's "good tastes", ie. Americana Texas based Country (and WESTERN!). Amazon has clips from all 14 cuts from this album above so, give a few listens if you are not sure. This truly is one of the best albums so far of the 21st Century.

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1. Amalia Rodrigues: Best Of Fado Portuguese
2. Amor De Verão [Enhanced] [Import]
3. Ballad of Mauthausen [Import]
4. Batucada [Import]
5. Bossa Nova Sua Historia Sua Gente [Import]
6. Brasil
7. Bruno Venturini, Vol. 5: La Tarantella
8. Cabeca Coracao [Import]
9. CARIBBEAN DREAM II, DREAMING AGAIN
10. Caribbean Party

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In the Lines

Wagner: The Bayreuth "Tannehäuser"

Variations on Donizetti Operas

Ken Burns JAZZ Collection: Dizzy Gillespie

Who's That Girl [CD-single] [Import]

Wings of Glory: Songs of Hope and Healing from Addiction

Viva Litfiba Due [Import]

What Would You Do [CD-single]

Way Out West

Violin Concerti 1 & 2

Venice Wind

Way Out West

Where Did Love Go (Say What, Say What, Say What?) [CD-single]

Songs and Spirituals of Harry T. Burleigh: Deep River

State of Grace