The Best of the Early Years

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2003 compilation for the African superstar culls tracks from the albums, 'Wango' (1988), 'Baayo' (1991), 'Lam Toro' (1992), & 'Firin' In Fouta' (1994). His highly distinctive sound fuses traditional African music with elements of pop & reggae. 13 tracks. Wrasse Records. 2003. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

The Best of the Early Years,Baaba Maal,Wrasse Records,Africa,African,Afro-Pop,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Sahel,Senegal

Average customer rating: Why are you considering buying this album? Shining Before Babylon Best of the Best

Shine: The Best of the Early Years David Gray Manufacturer: Astralwerks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Life In Slow Motion Lost Songs 95-98 White Ladder The EP's 92-94 Sell, Sell, Sell ASIN: B000MRA7RC Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Shine
2. Late Night Radio
3. Coming Down
4. Birds Without Wings
5. The Light
6. Everytime
7. A Century Ends
8. Lullaby
9. Faster, Sooner, Now
10. Wisdom
11. Falling Free
12. Sell, Sell, Sell
13. Debauchery
14. Flesh
15. Hold On To Nothing

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This is not the first collection of David Gray's "pre-success" recordings, but it is the best one. Unlike many such collections of early works by noted artists, you're not seeing the artist's abilities in their infant state--each of these 15 songs is already great. The Mancunian musician's performing abilities were well developed by the time he first recorded in the early '90s; one might even argue that they sound best in the often stripped-down, more raw state on display here. The songs themselves, however, have definitely matured since Gray hit the alt-adult-contemporary big time with the electronica-tinged White Ladder in 2000; such songs as "Wisdom" and "Birds Without Wings" do show the marks of other singer-songers (notably Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan). These days, of course, David Gray is himself often used as an adjective, to describe all the other scruffy-bearded blue-eyed songsters reaching for the sensitive crooner's crown. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

Why are you considering buying this album?.......2007-07-01

David Grey's early work is a treasure trove of brilliance. Some otherwise good performers put out hit-and-miss albums, and it's best to wait for the anthologies to grab the good tracks. Not here. The albums this anthology draws from are all stunning, from the first track to the last.

I'm not a DG fanatic; I'm just saying they are good. Very very good. So please, do youself a huge favor, and go pick up "A Century Ends", "Sell, Sell, Sell", and "Flesh". You're already here on Amazon, so go on. Consider it an investment in your soul, and you'll save shipping costs to boot. Because, after you hear these songs, you're just going to want to come back and hear all the tracks you're missing, like "Gathering Dust" and "Let the Truth Sting".

So buy this album if you must, but consider yourself warned: You'll love it.

Shining Before Babylon.......2007-05-17

This English singer-songwriter took a while to catch on in America, but he had released several acclaimed albums and EPs prior to achieving success in the U.S. This release is a compilation of the best tracks from these early British albums, and while these albums are now available themselves in the U.S., I get the feeling that this album is a pretty effective representation of the best efforts of those previous releases. Also, these tracks are relatively unadorned compared to those on Gray's recent releases, so the actual songs come through quite strongly in these recordings. Standout tracks: "Late Night Radio", "Everytime", "Debauchery", and the title track of his debut album, "A Century Ends".

Best of the Best.......2007-04-03

I used to have a mixtape of my favorite David Gray songs -- my "Best of." This CD is nearly an identical mix of that tape. These are the best of the early years. They are the best of David Gray. Usually, on a "Best of" compilation, there are always a few question marks in the eyes of fans that already have all the songs, but this one doesn't have any. One flawless CD.

Average customer rating: gospel at its best

The Best Of Douglas Miller: The Early Years Douglas Miller Manufacturer: Atlanta Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Unspeakable Joy I Won't Complain (Live & More) I Won't Complain Victory Florida Mass Choir: Recorded Live in Miami, Florida ASIN: B00004X0GZ Release Date: 2000-08-08

Tracks:

1. I Love the Name Jesus
2. Redeeming Love
3. If You're Happy Say Amen
4. How Long Has It Been (Since You Prayed)
5. Help Me Make It Through the Night
6. Pass Me Not
7. I'm a Soldier, Pt. 1
8. I'm a Soldier, Pt. 2
9. Joy of the Lord Is My Strength
10. Power [Extended Version]
11. When I See Jesus
12. Send It on Down Lord

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gospel at its best.......2002-12-09

this man is pouring his heart into this album.

Average customer rating: Very Spiritual

The Best of the Early Years Luther Barnes & the Sunset Jubilaires Manufacturer: Atlanta Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: God's Promise It's Your Time Some How Some Way Heaven on My Mind Wherever I Go ASIN: B00004X0H5 Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

1. My God Can Do Anything
2. I'm Still Holding On
3. See What The Lord Has Done
4. No Matter How High I Get
5. He'll Come To My Rescue
6. I Can't Make It Without You
7. So Satisfied
8. He's Alright
9. Trouble In My Way
10. Only Christ Within
11. Ask What You Wil
12. He Cares

Customer Reviews:

Very Spiritual.......2002-04-10

I have enjoyed the music of The Barnes Family ever since I discovered them by accident on 'free' music site.
Since that time, I have bought 14 different albums by the dad, FC Bares, and his son, Luther. Wonderfully spiritual music that is not heard often anymore.

Average customer rating: Killer Rocksteady, some of the best!

Moon Hop: Best of the Early Years 1960-69 Derrick Morgan Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bangarang: The Best of Stranger Cole 1962-1972 Prince Buster - Fabulous Greatest Hits [Diamond Range] Be True to Yourself: Anthology 1965-1973 Hold Me Tight: Anthology 1965-1973 Carry Go Bring Come: The Anthology ASIN: B0000A4GEP Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

1. FAT MAN (1960 VERSION)
2. FEEL SO FINE
3. TEACH ME BABY
4. THE HOP
5. SEE AND BLIND
6. FORWARD MARCH
7. HOUSEWIVES CHOICE
8. BE STILL (1962 VERSION)
9. ARE YOU GOING TO MARRY ME
10. BLAZING FIRE
11. NO RAISE, NO PRAISE
12. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP
13. I FOUND A QUEEN
14. DON'T YOU WORRY
15. STREET GIRL
16. I AM A BLACKHEAD AGAIN
17. STARVATION
18. HEART OF STONE
19. AROUND THE CORNER
20. SO WONDERFUL
21. DON'T CALL ME DADDY
22. MY LOVER HAS LEFT ME
23. IT'S ALRIGHT
24. I WANT TO GO HOME
25. ROUGHTER THAN TOUGH (RUDIE IN COURT)
26. GREEDY GAL
27. KILL ME DEAD

Tracks:

1. NO DICE
2. I MEAN IT
3. DO THE BENG BENG
4. (WHAT A) REVENGE
5. YOU NEVER MISS YOUR WATER
6. GOT YOU ON MY MIND
7. REAL RING DING
8. HORSE DEAD, COW FAT
9. SOMEONE
10. DO YOU LOVE ME
11. I AM THE RULER
12. CONQUERING RULER
13. GIMME BACK
14. WOMAN A GRUMBLE
15. WANT MORE
16. KING FOR TONIGHT
17. DON'T SAY
18. ME NAW GIVE UP
19. BEN JOHNSON DAY
20. COPY CAT
21. WHAT'S YOUR GROUSE
22. JOHNNY PRAM PRAM
23. BE STILL (1968 VERSION)
24. FAT MAN (1968 VERSION)
25. HOLD YOUR JACK
26. SEVEN LETTERS
27. MOON HOP

Customer Reviews:

Killer Rocksteady, some of the best!.......2004-10-14

While the first CD of this set contains most of Derrick Morgan's hits from the Ska period of the early 60s, it is the second CD that shows this artist at his peak in the later 60s. Derrick uses lyrics borrowed from Jamaican folk music paired with the intense beat of the rocksteady period to make the best music of his career. I'm particularly fond of his duets with George Agard (check out "Me Naw Give Up"). You have two of the best Jamaican singers of the time over some of the rawest, most insistent rocksteady ever recorded, driven by scratchy guitar and heavy basslines, this music sounds raw compared to the more polish releases by groups like the Melodians and the Maytals. The duets with Paulette are very affecting as well ("You Never Miss Your Water"). Crucial sounds from an era of Jamaican popular music that deserves to be more widely heard.

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Very Best of the Early Years Donovan Manufacturer: Sbme Castle Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006AATR Release Date: 2002-07-23

Tracks:

1. CATCH THE WIND
2. JOSIE
3. COLOURS
4. REMEMBER THE ALAMO
5. UNIVERSAL SOLDIER
6. GOLDWATCH BLUES
7. MELLOW YELLOW
8. TO TRY FOR THE SUN
9. SUMMER DAY REFLECTION SONG
10. SUNSHINE SUPERMAN
11. SUNNY GOODGE STREET
12. HEY GYP
13. YOU'RE GONNA NEED SOMEBODY ON YOUR BOND
14. TURQUOISE

Average customer rating: Not quite as the title says but very nice

The Best of the Early Years Merle Haggard Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Honky-Tonk | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Honky-Tonk | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000CZS Release Date: 1991-02-01

Tracks:

1. The legend Of Bonnie And Clyde
2. Today I Started Loving You Again
3. I Threw Away The Rose
4. (My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers
5. Someone Told My Story
6. I'm Gonna Break Every Heart I Can
7. Sam Hill
8. Killers Three Theme
9. Street Singer
10. Jesus, Take A Hold
11. I Can't Be Myself
12. Sidewalks Of Chicago

Customer Reviews:

Not quite as the title says but very nice.......2004-02-12

In the early days of CD when I wanted to collect Merle's great songs, it was quite tricky, with no double CD's or boxed sets. I started with the Capitol collectors series which contained about half the essential early songs. A volume 2 was planned but never released. Rhino then released More of the best, which filled most of the gaps but still left me without a few important tracks. This compilation filled most of the gaps left by those other two sets. Another Curb compilation, 18 rare classics, also proved useful. So this is not actually the best of the early years, because songs such as Mama's hungry eyes, Branded man, Mama tried and Okie from Muskogee were to be found on the other two compilations.

Nevertheless, there are some Hag classics here including Legend of Bonnie and Clyde, All my friends are gonna be strangers, I threw away the rose and Sidewalks of Chicago. Perhaps the most famous song here is Today I started loving you again, a song that was only originally a B-side for Merle but which has been covered by many other country singers.

So, this is a handy collection of some of Merle's great early songs. If you want just a little of his music, this may appeal to you although you can probably get a stronger selection at a similar or only slightly higher price. If you are a committed fan looking to complete your collection of Hag hits, you may find this useful, though you'd have to check the track listing against what you already have, unless you've got the compilations I've already mentioned.

Average customer rating: Excellent overview

The Best of Elmore James: The Early Years Elmore James Manufacturer: Ace Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: King of the Slide Guitar The Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore James Essential Collection: The Classic Cobra Recordings 1956-1958 Shake Your Moneymaker: The Best of the Fire Sessions Blues Masters: The Very Best Of Elmore James ASIN: B0000252P2 Release Date: 2004-12-27

Product Description

1. Dust My Broom
2. I Held My Baby Last Night
3. Baby What's Wrong
4. I Believe
5. Sinful Woman
6. Early In The Morning
7. Hawaiian Boogie
8. Can't Stop Lovin'
9. Make A Little Love
10. Strange Kinda Feeling
11. Please Find My Baby
12. Hand In Hand
13. Make My Dreams Come True
14. Sho' Nuff I Do
15. Dark And Dreary
16. Rock My Baby Right
17. Sunnyland
18. Standing At The Crossroads
19. Late Hours At Midnight
20. Mean And Evil
21. Happy Home
22. No Love In My Heart
23. Dust My Blues
24. I Was A Fool
25. Blues Before Sunrise
26. Goodbye Baby
27. Wild About You Baby
28. Long Tall Woman

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Excellent overview.......2003-08-15

If you are not a fanatic, and don't want to invest in the (admittedly expensive) three-disc "The Classic Early Recordings 1951-56", this is certainly the best way to get all of Elmore James' finest recordings for the Bihari brothers' Flair and Meteor labels.
The three-CD anthology includes numerous alternate takes, which can be quite interesting for the collector, but on this fine single-disc anthology, you "only" get 28 A- and B-sides that James recorded for the Biharis, among them classic tracks like "Dust My Broom", "Sho' Nuff I Do", "Standing At The Crossroads" and "Blues Before Sunrise".

Some of the tracks are weighed down a little bit by the fact that every producer who came within striking distance of Elmore James wanted him to do that magic "Dust My Broom"-riff, which sometimes makes James sound like he's plagiarizing himself (something which he certainly didn't need to do), and songs like "Dust My Blues" are obvious attempts to duplicate the "Broom" formula.
But that doesn't change the fact that this disc features some of the greatest electric blues ever recorded - perhaps only bettered by James himself when, four years later, he went back into the studio to record for Bobby Robinson's Fire, Fury and Enjoy labels.

Many of the lesser known tracks are also great, such as "Strange Kinda Feeling" and "No Love In My Heart For You". The arrangements are simple but effective, with J.T. Brown blowing the sax and Ike Turner lending a hand (or two) on the piano on several cuts. And Elmore James' voice is powerful and intense, just like his slide playing.

Get this album, and the best of his Bobby Robinson-recordings as well (available on the superb box set "King Of The Slide Guitar" and on the single-disc "Shake Your Moneymaker"), and you'll be set. There is no finer electric blues available.

Average customer rating: Reba-The Best of the Early Years American Legends: Best of the Early Years - Reba McEntire SECRET OF GIVING, IF YOU SEE HIM, SO GOOD TOGETHER Sexy and understated Reba is the best country artist ever.

American Legends: Best of the Early Years Reba McEntire Manufacturer: Umvd Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Reba Nell McEntire Heart to Heart My Kind of Country What Am I Gonna Do About You Out Of A Dream ASIN: B0000047J8 Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

1. I've Never Stopped Dreaming Of You
2. You Really Better Love Me After This
3. I'm Not That Lonely Yet
4. Gonna Love Ya (Till The Cows Come Home)
5. Waitin' For The Sun To Shine
6. Over, Under And Around
7. Only You (And You Alone)
8. Can't Even Get The Blues
9. (You Lift Me) Up To Heaven
10. Everything I'll Ever Own
11. Nickel Dreams

Customer Reviews:

Reba-The Best of the Early Years.......2007-04-09

I LOVE this CD. I have been listening to/collecting Reba since 1995 and this is one of my favorite albums. What makes it so special are the two bonus tracks at the end, Everything I'll Ever Own & Nickel Dreams, which you will not find anywhere else. A true Gem!

American Legends: Best of the Early Years - Reba McEntire.......2006-03-13

I like the CD, I received it. Great.

SECRET OF GIVING, IF YOU SEE HIM, SO GOOD TOGETHER.......1999-12-22

I just recived these three CD albums and I can't stop playing the

Sexy and understated.......1999-11-25

This is Reba as she was and these songs are so powerfully sexy and understated. If you are a recent Reba fan and you are used to her BIG voice and sexiness, just relax a while, listen and enjoy. Gonna love you til the cows come home is just one of her songs that gets you where it is. Try this album. One of her best, I promise you.

Reba is the best country artist ever........1999-04-20

Everything Reba has ever recorded has been terrific. She is the best country artist ever. This album is just another of Reba's best.

Average customer rating: this takes you there...

Best of the Early Years Preservation Hall Jazz Band Manufacturer: Preservation Hall ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Preservation Hall Jazz Band Marching Down Bourbon Street Shake That Thing Sweet Emma Songs of New Orleans ASIN: B00011D02I Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

1. Weary Blues
2. Down By The Riverside
3. Peanut Vendor
4. Nelly Gray
5. St. James Infirmary
6. Everything's Lovely
7. Olympia On Parade
8. So Long Blues
9. Ain't Got Nobody
10. When The Saints Go Marching In
11. Hindustan
12. Lonesome Road

Customer Reviews:

this takes you there..........2005-10-09

Feelings of sadness and loss for the people and the history of New Orleans as a result of Katrina made this CD an obvious purchase. When one thinks of New Orleans, one can only think of incredible jazz and incredible food! What is jazz without the soul of the musicians of Preservation Hall? This CD will remind you....

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The Best of the Early Years Bob Marley & The Wailers Manufacturer: Silverline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0009JOMJM Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

1. Soul Shakedown Party
2. Sun Is Shining
3. Duppy Conqueror
4. Small Axe
5. African Herbsman
6. Trench Town Rock
7. Lively Up Yourself
8. Try Me
9. Soul Rebel
10. Mr. Brown
11. Don't Rock The Boat
12. Dreamland
13. Kaya
14. Keep On Moving
15. Concrete Jungle
16. Keep On Skanking
17. Natural Mystic
18. ,I Know A Place

Album Description

Bob Marley's role in the global success of Reggae music is nothing short of profound. His innovative fusion of the raw sounds of music borne of the Kingston ghetto with sophisticated western pop and soul stylings created a unique brand of Reggae that took the music world by storm. Such is the extent of his influence that today, some twenty years since his tragic passing, his music is as popular as ever.

Bob Marley and The Wailers started recording as early as 1963 in Jamaica. Following six years of local hits and having worked with a number of different producers, the group started a collaboration in 1969 with Lee "Scratch" Perry, which proved crucially important to their future development. Perry brought more focus to the trio`s rebel stance and also recruited the bass and drum team of the Barrett brother, who became an integral part of The Wailer's sound.

This exciting collection features Bob Marley's early seminal work from the late sixties, along with the best collaborations with the legendary Lee "Scratch" Perry. This collection illustrates the developing talents of a man who rose from the ghettos of Kingston to become the Third World's first international superstar, for the first time in surround sound.

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