Love Songs [Import]

Product Description
Import only release featuring 15 of their greatest romantic tracks. This low price available for a limited time! 1996 release. Standard jewel case.

Love Songs,Gipsy Kings,Sony Int'l,Gypsy,Latin Pop,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Aloha! The road to Iz... Happy Music Can't Stop Listening Breath of fresh air!

Facing Future Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Manufacturer: Mountain Apple Company ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Alone in IZ World In Dis Life E Ala E IZ in Concert: The Man and His Music Ka 'Ano'i ASIN: B00000JFG3 Release Date: 1993-09-01

Tracks:

1. Hawai'i '78 introduction
2. Ka Huila Wai
3. 'Ama'ama
4. Panini Pua Kea
5. Take Me Home Country Road
6. Kuhio Bay
7. Ka Pua U'i
8. White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i
9. Henehene Kou 'Aka
10. La 'Elima
11. Pili Me Ka'u Manu
12. Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man
13. Kaulana Kawaihae
14. Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World
15. Hawai'i '78

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To gauge the magnitude of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's popularity in his native Hawaii, consider this: following his death in 1997 (at age 38, attributed to his profound obesity), Kamakawiwo'ole's body lay in state in the state capitol, only the second person to receive such an honor. Kamakawiwo'ole's appeal lies in his love for prestatehood, precondominium Hawaii and the expressiveness of his gently passionate voice, which can float through higher registers with an ease that brings Johnny Mathis to mind. Several selections ("Ka Pua U'i," "White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i," the sun-kissed "La 'Elima") feature Kamakawiwo'ole in a traditional mood, using only his ukulele to adorn the charm of his native lyricism. Others, such as the Jimmy Buffett-like "Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man" add playful contemporary touches that suit Kamakawiwo'ole's style. Most touching are the string-backed laments that open and close the album, "Hawai'i '78 Introduction" and "Hawai'i '78," initially a reflection on his father's death, later on the passing of Hawaii's native culture. Best known is his medley "Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World," which played over the closing credits of the film Meet Joe Black. --Terry Wood

Album Description

There's a smart balance of traditional Hawaiiana and contemporary tunes on this CD. There's heart-tugging warmth along with unexpected chuckles. The end result is a candid, honest reinforcement of his vocal breadth.

Customer Reviews:

Aloha!.......2007-08-07

I love this beautiful, deeply Hawaiian music. IZ's voice takes me back to HA in a heartbeat. IZ is amazing. You don't have to know anything about HA to appreciate and enjoy this CD. I love this music- it has captured my heart. Buy it - listen to it- be moved by it!

The road to Iz..........2007-08-07

Although I never saw this man perform in real life, his music makes you remember all the good things about growing up and life. Iz's ability to make you feel his music is uncanny and spiritual. It will stir your soul. I recommend all of his music. A highly refreshing sound.

Happy Music.......2007-08-03

I bought this for a friend of mine who loved his rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". She didn't know who sang it but we listened to it at her birthday party and this was it. Just Iz and his ukeleli. Anyway, we enjoyed the rest of the album too. His style was so gentle and pure.
The world lost one of it's beautiful spirits.

Can't Stop Listening.......2007-07-30

This is my second CD by IZ I will keep collecting his music as long as he keeps producing it. It offers a taste of pure Hawaii. Don't miss it.

Breath of fresh air!.......2007-07-28

Iz and his music are truely a breath of fresh air in a world full of cookie cutter music. He's a master of the ukulele, and has a voice as sweet and clear as a warm Hawaiian day. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" is beyond perfection. It fills the soul with joy and lifts you above the clouds...above the rainbow. A must for the Hawaiian music collector.

Average customer rating: The true deserved Idol champ proves his talent with a debut littered with potential... One Word...Amazing! Takes my breath away Not up to hopes Great Talent.

Elliott Yamin Elliott Yamin Manufacturer: Hickory Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Daughtry Katharine McPhee Small Town Girl Introducing Joss Stone Taylor Hicks ASIN: B000N60HD6 Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

1. Movin On
2. Wait For You
3. Find a Way
4. One Word
5. You Are the One
6. I'm the Man
7. Trainwreck
8. Free
9. Alright
10. Take My Breath Away
11. A Song For You

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Elliott Yamin's debut is so agreeable and well-executed it may well convert hardened R&B experts--the kind who'd normally distance themselves from a disc with a TV pedigree. With sincerity and a voice that vaults itself to places no talent-show contestant should be able to go, Yamin bares his soul here in a way that would do his hero, Donny Hathaway, proud. Tracks like "Take My Breath Away" and "You Are the One" find him twisting a wrench around love-stained lyrics; "I'm the Man" and "Find A Way" flow with hat-in-hand grace (and, in the case of the latter, a scat worthy of a vintage jazz stage); and opener "Movin' On" immortalizes the season five judges'-table words of Paula Abdul: Ellliott Yamin is "one funky white boy." As he proves with this five-star album, he is also among the most gifted artists ever to a turn a stint on the show into a recording career. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

The true deserved Idol champ proves his talent with a debut littered with potential..........2007-08-07

I like Taylor Hicks as much as the next guy, and I was one of the ones who called his win the second I saw him audition, but if we want to be entirely honest with ourselves Elliott Yamin was the real deserved winner. His voice is unrivaled by any other singer I've seen on the show (male at least) and his debut album is further proof of that. While these eleven tracks are not as strong as I would have liked, they for the most part showcase his talent, the sheer quality of his amazing voice, and they provide enough enjoyment to make for a worthwhile purchase. Elliott was one of the singers who could sing anything he leant his voice to, so when contemplating his album my wife and I struggled with which direction he would eventually go in. I'm happy to say he stuck with ballads (which showcase his pipes) as well as R&B tracks that allow him smooth vocals to harmonize beautifully with bass lines and piano keys.

The album opens with a very `Boyz II Men' sounding track, `Movin On'. That's a good thing. He does very well with that style, and the beats really compliment his voice. He's ups his game though with `Wait for You', the first single off the album and arguably the best track here. I still can't hear enough of it. His voice is perfect here, even live (when he performed on AI this season he proved to be the best guest performance in the history of the show) and the beat is just brilliant. He turns things a little more upbeat, at least beat wise, on `Find a Way' where he laments about the struggles of humanity. It's a little deep for a pop track and I can't decide if it really manages to work itself out, but it's not a bad track by any means. He gets back to form though on `One Word' with the R&M beats and silky vocals, with a chorus that's infectious and sweet. A sure fire favorite for the ladies I'm sure.

`You Are the One' is the first sure-fire ballad of the album and Yamin truly delivers. The ivory beat setting the mood and his vocals help transcend past the generic formulistic lyrics and allow the listener to get into the song. The chorus adds a layer of maturity to the track, almost aged sounding, like it belongs in another time period. And back to form again with `I'm the Man' Yamin immediately gets into the mood of the music with slick vocals and catchy lyrics. This is one of those tracks you just have to sing along with. The guitars towards the end of the track add a layer of rock ballad going on. What I really appreciate about Yamin is that he doesn't push it with every track, belting out and proving his range. He's perfectly comfortable allowing the subtle tones in his voice to speak volumes.

`Train Wreck' has that aged feeling I was talking about with `You Are the One', but I think it may even work better here than in the previous. His voice is just about perfect here and he reminds me of watching him on the show and knowing he was a star. `Free' has one of the best beats on the album, the piano is great, but I'm not a fan of the track itself. The chorus tries to hard to be inspirational, with the female quire vocals going, and I just can't bring myself to really enjoy it. I don't know but in my opinion Mariah Carrey and Whitney Houston are like the only ones who can get away with the `inspirational' ballads. `Alright' is much more upbeat than any of the other tracks here and it works well. Elliott falls back to the ballad with `Take My Breath Away', but it's with his cover of `A Song for You' that he truly reaches his peak. His vocals are unimaginatively brilliant here, and if you remember his fantastic performance of this song on Idol you'll understand full well why this had to be included on his album.

So, in the end Elliott Yamin proves once and for all that he had the voice that should have garnered him the Idol title, and even though he was denied the crown he goes out on top with an album littered with gems and potential. His next album will undoubtedly be a grand slam now that he's proven himself with flying colors.

One Word...Amazing!.......2007-08-04

Elliott Yamin is the best kept secret! I loved him on American Idol and always thought he had the most amazing range of vocals and should have won! I'm delighted his CD is out and every song is better than the next. This is a perfect combination of soul, funk, jazz and easy listening. His songs give me goose bumps and bring me to tears.
I particularly love the song - "One Word"!

Takes my breath away.......2007-08-03

Elliott Yamin was my favorite on season five of "American Idol," which was filled with talented singers. I purchased his debut CD the day it was released. However, I wanted to listen for awhile before writing a review. I definitely liked it when it was first released, but "Elliott Yamin" is a relatively subtle CD that takes a few listens to fully appreciate. The CD tends toward up-tempo ballads and love songs, which is really what Elliott excels as singing. Overall, I think he did a great job at selecting songs that suit his voice and also blend into a cohesive CD.

The first single ("Wait for You") is particularly beautiful and has become a solid hit. The song had a slow start before eventually making it into the top 20 of Billboard's Hot 100. I also enjoy "I'm the Man," which features an atmospheric intro and incredibly catchy chorus. "Free" has somewhat clichéd lyrics, but Elliott's vocals blend with a beautiful piano backing for a real highlight. My final favorite song is "Train Wreck," which is a somewhat bluesy ballad with one of Elliott's most soulful vocals. Elliott also co-wrote "Trainwreck," along with "Movin' On," "Find a Way," "You Are the One," and "Alright." The CD ends with the only remake; of course it had to be Donnie Hathaway's "A Song for You," which was one of the highlights of Elliott's "American Idol" stint.

All in all, Elliott has released a very good debut CD that has obviously pleased most of his fans. I'm enjoying it more than four months after its release. Some listeners might find the focus on ballads a bit tiring, but do yourself a favor and listen to the CD for awhile before judging it.

Not up to hopes.......2007-08-02

I was realy excited to get this cd, as I felt Elliott should have won American Idol. However, I don't think the songs were well chosen to showcase his talent and many of the songs arrangements overshadowed his dynamic vocal capabilities. I have listened to it twice and not been tempted to listen again.

Great Talent........2007-08-02

When I first heard him sing, I knew that he would win American Idol. But he didn't have the so-call look. Each song can hold it's on against some of the music out there now. I hope that his cd doesn't get lost like I've seen so many do. I pray that on his second cd that he works with stronger producers. Give this cd a try and you'll see what I mean.

Average customer rating: Mamma Mia Mamma Mia Musical CD JUST GREAT MUSIC Mamma Mia Not good at all

Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast) Benny Andersson , Julian Poole , Jenny Galloway , Nicolas Colicos , Paul Clarkson , Bjorn Ulvaeus , Lisa Stokke , Eliza Lumley , Melissa Gibson , Siobhan McCarthy , Louise Plowright , Jenny Galloway , Bjorn Ulvaeus , and Stig Anderson Manufacturer: Decca Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Swedish Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Contemporary Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | 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 $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: ABBA - Gold: Greatest Hits Hairspray (2002 Original Broadway Cast) Movin' Out (Based on the Songs and Music of Billy Joel) (2002 Original Broadway Cast) Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast) Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000031WEN Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

1. Overture/Prologue
2. Honey, Honey
3. Money, Money, Money
4. Thank You For The Music
5. Mamma Mia
6. Chiquitita
7. Dancing Queen
8. Lay All Your Love On Me
9. Super Trouper
10. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
11. The Name Of The Game
12. Voulez-Vous
13. Entr'acte
14. Under Attack
15. One Of Us
16. S.O.S.
17. Does Your Mother Know
18. Knowing Me, Knowing You
19. Our Last Summer
20. Slipping Through My Fingers
21. The Winner Takes It All
22. Take A Chance On Me
23. I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
24. I Have A Dream

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Put together by Abba's own Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! manages to cram over 20 of the Swedish supergroup's songs into a threadbare plot. It goes a little like this: Young Sophie is getting married and she's trying to identify which of three men is her father. That's about it. Wisely, the musical doesn't mess around with the songs, save for the insertion of some dialogue or for having some of them performed by a man (it works amazingly well). Abba fans will jump on this import of the London production, but traditional fans of musical theater should consider it as well. After all, Andersson and Ulvaeus's songs have always felt as if they were more than isolated pop gems and actually belonged to a longer narrative. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Mamma Mia.......2007-03-22

I have not stopped playing this cd. It is just great! It makes any trip in my car most enjoyable Happy I bought it!

Mamma Mia Musical CD.......2007-03-21

This is a grand list of songs from the original musical when it was first introduced in England. The songs from ABBA are very recognizable even if you haven't seen the show. But, making a trip to NY to see the Broadway production is a plus. ENJOY!

JUST GREAT MUSIC.......2007-03-08

I RECENTLY SAW THE SHOW MAMMA MIA IN LAS VEGAS. ALWAYS LIKES THE MUSIC OF ABBA, AND THOUGH THE PLOT WAS THIN, THE MUSIC WAS WELL PERFORMED. IN THIS PARTICULAR ALBUM, THE ENGLISH ACCENTS WERE A BIT MUCH, BUT THE SONGS WERE GREAT. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, ABBA.

Mamma Mia.......2007-01-29

Every time I hear the music and songs it brings back memories of seeing the Broadway Show

Not good at all.......2007-01-09

This is not what we wanted. The British accents throw it was off. We just saw it in NY and this is not what we were looking for.

Average customer rating: LAYLA: A PASSIONATE MONUMENT TO UNREQUITED LOVE (and a blues-rock guitar masterpiece) 25 years, 1000+ CD's, and this is my favorite ... The studio was on fire. The greatest album ever recorded EC & Skydog in the Miami Heat

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs Derek and the Dominos Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | 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: Blind Faith The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East Disraeli Gears Eat a Peach Low Spark of High Heeled Boys ASIN: B000002G87 Release Date: 1996-08-20

Tracks:

1. I Looked Away
2. Bell Bottom Blues
3. Keep On Growing
4. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
5. I Am Yours
6. Anyday
7. Key To The Highway
8. Tell The Truth
9. Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?
10. Have You Ever Loved A Woman
11. Little Wing
12. It's Too Late
13. Layla
14. Thorn Tree In The Garden

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Layla stands as one of a handful of pillars of classic rock. The short-lived ensemble that was the Dominos provided an outlet for Eric Clapton to vent his then unrequited (and secret) passion for the wife of his best friend, George Harrison. Romantic anguish inspired Clapton to write and collect an embroiling and interconnected song cycle. Meanwhile, latecomer Duane Allman prodded Clapton to tear it up on guitar, so as not to be overwhelmed by his even more talented foil. Of course, Clapton eventually won the hand of his lady love. And then he divorced her. Sometimes real life messes up a good plot line. --Steve Stolder

Customer Reviews:

LAYLA: A PASSIONATE MONUMENT TO UNREQUITED LOVE (and a blues-rock guitar masterpiece).......2007-07-31

Of course, just about every serious rock music fan knows the story of Eric Clapton falling head-over-heels-in-love with his friend George Harrison's wife, and creating a testimonial plea to her, in the form of the blues-rock double album, Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs. Eric had taken the name, Layla, from a character in the poem, Leyla And Mejnun, written by the Persian poet, Nizami. In the poem, Mejnun goes insane, over the fact that Leyla's parents would not allow her to see him. That poem is where the fiction ends on this album. The passion, pain, and intense longing in these songs is as real as the day you were born. Clapton's singing voice is pure emotion as he cries out in painful and passionate longing. Keyboardist Bobby Whitlock's backing vocals complement Eric perfectly. Guitar great (and according to Whitlock, Eric's kindred spirit) Duane Allman came in to play on one or two songs, but fortunately (for us) ended up playing on the rest of the album, making this the blues-rock guitar masterpiece that it is. From the emotional pleading of Bell Bottom Blues and the frantic sorrow of Why Does Love Have To Be So Sad, to the pure, unadulterated blues of Nobody Loves You When You're Down And Out, and Have You Ever Loved A Woman, the two guitarist spur each other on to heights of guitar magnificance, that still stands among both legendary axemen's greatest works. Guitar greatness is everywhere on this album, from Allman's slide guitar magic on Anyday to Eric's blistering lead on the extended jam, Tell The Truth. They do a great rocking version of the Hendrix song, Little Wing, as a tribute to Jimi, and then go unplugged and acoustic on I Am Yours. The song, Layla, is a masterpiece itself, and one of the greatest songs in the history of rock music. From Clapton's impassioned vocals and Allman's fiery slide guitar solo to the sad beauty of Duane and Eric's twin slide guitars during the piano coda at the end of the song, Layla reaches heights of passion unparalleled in modern music. Without question, Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs is a masterpiece, a sonic Van Gogh, a landmark in rock music, and a monument to the saddest of all love, unrequited love.

25 years, 1000+ CD's, and this is my favorite ..........2007-05-25

I bought this LP's, as an angst ridden, teenage girl. I'm now very settled and happy but I continue to love music. I have over 1000 CD's (that are ripped of course) in the blues/rock/alternative genre and actively seek out new artists to add to my collection every year.

It occured to me recently, that out of all the music I own, this is my favorite. I have listened to it countless times, yet it still moves me. So many other reviews have detailed what's so great about this music, that I won't repeat, but somthing magic happened during these sessions.

The studio was on fire........2007-05-08

Duane Allman was the fuel that powered these sessions and the slide playing on this session is as powerful now as when it was recorded. A fantastic collection played with the raw fire that ignited when Clapton and Allman tore into these songs. You can see Eric Clapton playing a number of these songs in 2007 with Derrick Trucks playing the slide parts which is excellent, but Duane had a soulfulness in his playing here that is timeless. A great CD.

The greatest album ever recorded.......2007-03-02

Remember vinyl? Back when records were put out on vinyl I used to say that vinyl had never been put to better use than making this album. It is the greatest album ever made by anyone at any time. I'm not even a big Clapton fan, I don't care about "Guitar Gods" or endless solos or any of that crap. Every song here is heartfelt, anguished and played by musicians who sound like they're on the ledge and could fall at any second. But they don't fall, they hang together and no one ever played better.

Everything builds to the end of the title cut where Clapton invokes Robert Johnson, "Please don't say we'll never find a way, And tell me all my love's in vain." Then the piano coda, and the quietly resigned "Thorn Tree." Perfect, never matched, never surpassed.

EC & Skydog in the Miami Heat.......2007-02-19

The best and sincere white blues there is, Erics masterpiece, this and Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac is the real deal. "Skydog" Duane Allman plays his heart out here also. One note about the guitar(s) sound on this album. This album was recorded using 5 watt Fender Champ tube amps from the 50's, that is why the GTRS sound big, small amps = big sound in the studio.

Average customer rating: Relaxing Nat King Cole - Love Songs Remebering my youth Touches The Heart Unforgettable!

Love Songs Nat King Cole Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Greatest Love Songs 16 Most Requested Songs The Very Best Of Nat King Cole Unforgettable: With Love The World Of Nat King Cole ASIN: B00007LTI5 Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. When I Fall In Love
2. Unforgettable
3. The Very Thought Of You
4. Too Young
5. Let's Fall In Love
6. The More I See You
7. Stay As Sweet As You Are
8. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
9. You're My Everything
10. Because You're Mine
11. Around The World
12. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
13. It's All In The Game
14. You Made Me Love You
15. For All We Know
16. There Goes My Heart
17. Love Letters
18. Answer Me
19. Stardust
20. Autumn Leaves
21. These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
22. You'll Never Know
23. Let There Be Love
24. More

Customer Reviews:

Relaxing.......2007-03-08

This is a relaxing CD that i enjoy listening to when i get home from work or have had a stressing day in general. Well worth listening to

Nat King Cole - Love Songs .......2007-03-08

A wonderful relaxing tape that I enjoy listening
to on my drive back and forth between home and work.

Remebering my youth.......2007-01-15

I enjoyed this cd so much. I think because it reminded me of listening to music with my dad in the evenings. Also, the sultry soft voice of Cole sends me to another world!

Touches The Heart.......2007-01-11

Nat King Cole is in a league of his own. No one can match his sound - or his music. He is timeless, and his music is magic. Defintely music to have a glass of good wine with.

Unforgettable!.......2006-12-21

WOW! This CD is a true bargain. There are 24 tracks on the disc, and that might be enough for some people. However, the selection quality of the music is terrific, and that's where the true bargain comes into play.

The first two songs, "When I Fall in Love" and "Unforgettable," set the tone, and the entire CD just melts your aches away!

Nat King Cole is known for his velvety voice, and this CD accentuates it to the maximum potential. This CD is the perfect background music for a romantic dinner or just a relaxing visit in your living room!

Average customer rating: Wonderful Piaf! Huge surprise! Better in French Handy reference for lyric meanings in English

Hymn to Love: All Her Greatest Songs in English Edith Piaf Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf La Vie en Rose: La Mome Eternelle: The Best Of 75 Chansons Edith Piaf - A Passionate Life ASIN: B0000C8WYE Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

1. Hymn To Love
2. One Little Man
3. La Vie En Rose (Version Anglaise)
4. Chante Moi (Version Anglaise)
5. Simply A Waltz
6. My God
7. Don't Cry
8. Autumn Leaves
9. I Shouldn't Care
10. The Three Bells
11. 'Cause I Love You
12. My Lost Melody
13. Heaven Have A Mercy
14. No Regrets
15. Lovers For A Day (Live)
16. Heureuse (Live)

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Frankly, it feels a bit weird to listen to Edith Piaf perform in English. There aren't many singers so associated with a country as Piaf is with France. And yet she did record some of her hits in English in an attempt to facilitate her career in the United States. While newcomers to the singer's oeuvre should start with her French albums, this CD is fascinating for advanced Piaf listeners. Most of the sides were cut 1950 and show Piaf in fine vocal form on tracks such as "La vie en rose" (she switched from English to French for the title) and "Autumn Leaves" ("Les feuilles mortes"), a strangely compelling hybrid that alternates between French and English. Piaf was certainly more at ease singing in French, but her charismatic sense of drama could break through in just about any language. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Collection of the "Little Songbird's" Hits that She Re-recorded in English.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Piaf!.......2007-07-27

Loved this c.d.
All of Edith in English...I prefer the French of course, but hearing her in English at least give me some base of what the songs mean...plus her accent is precious...what a wonderfully talented voice...heartbreaking!!

Huge surprise!.......2007-05-12

What an unbelievable surprise - and joy - to discover Edith Piaf singing in English, and sometimes songs which she never sang in French! Her accent is ten times worse than mine... but the voice remains, outstanding!

Better in French.......2007-01-06

I think Edith Piaf was one of the world's great chanteuses. However, she loses a lot in translation. Whereas her songs in French are effective, touching and powerful, in English they are somewhat bland. Perhaps this has to do with the translations which almost always water down the French. Perhaps it is because her command of English is not great. In any case, for the REAL Piaf, buy anything she recorded in French--you will be transported.

Handy reference for lyric meanings in English.......2005-12-13

This is a nice enough album. I think she sounds a lot nicer in French, but some of these songs are fun, and if you have enjoyed some of her original music and been curious what they might mean in English, this is one way to get a sense of them. Of course, it would be nicer if all the albums came with liner pages of lyrics but they don't. (Edith Piaf sings clearly enough in French that even an amateur language scholar can try to follow the songs by ear however.) I bought this album when I bought "The Voice of the Sparrow," and while I like that one a lot better, and can listen to it more, this one is handy to have. If you do like lyrics in translation, you might also like to check out the music of Joni James and Nana Mouskoura. Their voices are very different from hers, but the multi-lingual aspect is fun.

Average customer rating: Lives Up To The Title, Fine Variety Of Genre's. Good for relaxing pregnant women Too much opera Does what it set out to do, very well TRULY The most relaxing and beautiful music ever written.

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Tracks:

1. Air 'On the G String' - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
2. Morning - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
3. Canon In D - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
4. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
5. Gymnopedie No.1 - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
6. II. Andante - Stephen Hough
7. Viens, Mallika - Mady Mesple
8. In Paradisum - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
9. Clair De Lune - Dame Moura Lympany
10. II. Andate - Yehudi Menuhin
11. The Swan - Osian Ellis
12. II. Lento E Largo - Tranquillissimo - Zofia Kilanowicz
13. II. Andantino - James Galway
14. II. Largo - Yehudi Menuhin
15. Nimrod - London Symphony Orchestra
16. Blow the Wind - Pie Jesu - Jocelyn Pook
17. Variation 18 - Cecile Ousset
18. Pavane Op.50 - Gareth Morris

Tracks:

1. Zion Hort Die Wachter Singen - South German Madrigal Choir
2. Adagio In G Minor - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
3. Minuet - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
4. II. Largo - Andrei Gavrilov
5. Meditation - Hans Kalafusz
6. I. Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
7. Belle Nuit, O Nuit D'amour (Barcarolle) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
8. II. Andante - Nigel North
9. II. Adagio - Jack Brymer
10. Intermezzo - Philharmonia Orchestra
11. I. Moderato - London Chamber Orchestra
12. O Mio Babbino Caro - Montserrat Caballe
13. Fantasia On 'Greensleeves' - Sinfonia Of London
14. II. Adagio Sostenuto (Opening) - Cecile Ousset
15. Nocturne - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
16. II. Adagio (Opening) - Julian Bream
17. Adagio For Strings Op.11a - The Philadelphia Orchestra
18. Entr'acte To Act III - Orchestre National De France

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You want relaxing classical music that'll soothe your soul but won't lull you into sleep? Here's a double CD for you. The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World ... Ever! does its best to cover both well-worn classical favorites (Bach's "Air on the G String," Pachelbel's "Cannon," Debussy's "Clair de Lune") and some eclectic left-field choices (an excerpt from Górecki's Symphony No. 3, Jocelyn Pook's "Blow the Wind," and Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings. The performances of most of these excerpts are top-notch--artists include Sir Neville Marriner, James Galway, Jacqueline du Pré and the Philadelphia Orchestra--and there's enough variety here for everyone. --Edward Garabedian

Customer Reviews:

Lives Up To The Title, Fine Variety Of Genre's........2007-02-04

This CD is a great way to enjoy a large variety of Classical Composers & many of their best known pieces. Vivaldi's "Four Seasons," is an all time favorite. There are vocals, Piano pieces, & some fine Violins. I found the latter the most enjoyable. Here you can find Rodrigo & Pachelbell. Samuel Barber's haunting Adagio will make your skin tingle. This may not be to everyones taste, but if you wish to relax? Give this a couple of listens.

Good for relaxing pregnant women.......2007-01-17

I stumbled onto this album whilst searching bit torrent websites for classical music. I don't normally listen to classical music but thought it might be relaxing for my pregnant wife. After hearing the quality of the performances, the arrangement, and the recording I decided to buy the album from amazon. All the songs you would expect from a "best album in the world" are there and they are not boring to listen to like a lot of other classical albums. I now play this album in the car constantly and the wife requested it be played at the hospital during the birth.

Too much opera.......2007-01-10

If it wasn't for the opera this would be a great CD.

Does what it set out to do, very well.......2006-11-15

So i'm a classical music veteran, someone who prefers to collect a complete work, rather than classical compilations. I probably would not have listened to this album at all if my dad didnt buy it for me as a gift. By now, i own the complete works that over half of the excepts on this disc come from. I am a purist if ever there was one.

That said, i totally adore this set because i have learned to take it on its own terms. These discs weren't meant for expert classical listeners, so a review from that sort of mindset is useless. This set was meant for pure, easy listening, and for a basic starters kit for classical newbies. Most of all, it was just meant to do what the title says, to relax the average human being. classical expert or not.

Yes, some of these pieces have been altered or shortened, like Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto Andantino, but they have been edited for a good enough reason: the full versions would have been too long to flow with the rest of the album. And also, the full versions contain so much development that they don't become easy listening anymore. The shortened versions work in the context of the album. Most essentially, the shortened versions on the discs still convey the main flavor the composers were going for. The melodies and themes remain unchanged.

To sum up, it is true that when i want to actually listen deeply to classical music, this album would never be a choice. I would want to hear the complete works like the composers intended. But at certain times when i simply don't mind about that stuff, when i just need to loosen up and free my mind of stress with some nice melodies, this set does the job well enough.

Last but not least: being a purist and a classical buff, i am very particular about performance quality. I was very glad to find that EMI did not get lazy about this. All the artists are world-class, and all the performances are at least exceptional. Some performances are even quite excellent, like the Clair De Lune, which is one of the best i've heard. (Credit to Dame Lympany, the pianist.)

So once again, recommended for its stated purpose, to relax. I am a purist, a classical buff, and i still enjoy this disc. That says something.

TRULY The most relaxing and beautiful music ever written........2006-11-10

This album along with Volume 2 are now the two most valued albums in my music collection. I have all of the songs contained on these two albums but they are scattered through at least a dozen different albums and several are not performed by artists such as those that recorded this album and Volume 2.
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!

Average customer rating: THE LADY CAN SING New Edge to "Old" Love Songs Etta Gets better each time Love Songs CD

Love Songs Etta James Manufacturer: Chess ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic Female Vocal Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: At Last! Love Songs Blues to the Bone Time After Time Mystery Lady: Songs of Billie Holiday ASIN: B000056PPZ Release Date: 2001-01-23

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1. At Last
2. A Sunday Kind Of Love
3. My Dearest Darling
4. Trust In Me
5. If I Can't Have You
6. How Do You Speak To An Angel?
7. Someone To Watch Over Me
8. Again
9. I Want To Be Loved (But Only By You)
10. Lovin' Arms
11. Lovin' You More Every Day
12. The Love Of My Man
13. It Must Be Your Love
14. Never My Love

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She's no stranger to the towering highs and lows of the heart, and Etta James's soaring, gospel-tinged pipes match up well with the rigors of unabashed bliss. Happily, the good people at Chess Records recognize this, and they have thoughtfully collected some of the best examples into one tidy record. Kicking off with her classic treatment of "At Last," the collection moves through the lilting strings of "My Dearest Darling" on into the expressive tones of "I Want to Be Loved (But Only by You)" with grace and emotional candor. James can be simultaneously tender and deeply honest and her ability to express the desperate joy that is the soul of love remains one of life's marvelous pleasures. --Matthew Cooke

Customer Reviews:

THE LADY CAN SING.......2007-07-15

When Etta James starts to sing the world stands still and your heart skips a beat. What a voice this lady had. I am very thankful to have this music as it can transform an ordinary day into a fantastic mood of love and happiness. When she sings At Last or Sunday King of Love my heart smiles and her smooth blues make me sings too. She makes music way more than just sound. Thanks

New Edge to "Old" Love Songs.......2007-07-07

For years I have said that even though Etta James did not have many "Top Ten" hits on the charts, she is the best interpreter of other singers' songs, the best who ever lived and sang on a New Orleans or a Chicago stage or bar stool. She takes every song she sings and makes it all new and all Etta. She is the single most important reason I became a fan of the blues _ _ _ years ago. You get the picture? I am an old lady and am an old fan.

She's been through many years of problems and heartache, but then, here she still is, with a voice that is even better (if that's possible!) than when she was a sweet young thing performing with Louie Armstrong, Ray Charles, BB King and all the great band leaders and blues singers. She even has a new thin physique!

A couple of the tunes are ones she had in her regular repertoire forty-five years ago and others are contemporary hits from other artists. Each one is "pure Etta." I seem to play this one over and over and over. I can't get enough. I even have it on my computer so I can listen to it when I am doing other work!

This CD is a great example of what the blue are and the influence it can have on all kinds of music. Some of the tunes one will hardly recognize at first. And--the best part of this recording is that you don't have to be in love to enjoy it! (though it wouldn't be bad that way, too)

Etta.......2007-05-30

Great songs and some very sensual! Perfect for a romantic dinner at home with candles.....

Gets better each time.......2007-04-02

This is one of those CD's that just keeps getting better with familiarity. Etta really puts her heart and soul into each song. I bought it for "At Last" but now love all the songs on it. It sounds like my old 45's, but in a good way.

Love Songs CD.......2007-03-15

I was delighted with the service I received from Amazon. As always, it was perfect! I love Amazon!

Average customer rating: From the bottom of MY heart (I recommend) Dean Martin Italian Love Songs The Epitome of Romance Pattie Italian Love Songs by Dean Martin

Italian Love Songs Dean Martin Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jerry Vale Sings the Great Italian Hits Viva Italia! Festive Italian Classics Dino: The Essential Dean Martin Eh, Paisano! 100% Italian-American Classics Dean Martin - All-Time Greatest Hits ASIN: B00005NNF2 Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

1. Arrivederci Roma
2. Return To Me (Ritorna-Me)
3. Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)
4. Innamorata (Sweetheart)
5. On An Evening In Roma (Sott'er Cielo De Roma)
6. In Napoli
7. Non Dimenticar
8. Take Me In Your Arms
9. Come Back To Sorrento
10. Luna Mezzo Mare
11. You're Breaking My Heart (Mattinata)
12. Oh Marie
13. Viene Su (Say You Love Me, Too)
14. From The Bottom Of My Heart (Dammi, Dammi, Dammi)
15. There's No Tomorrow (O Sole Mio)
16. That's Amore

Customer Reviews:

From the bottom of MY heart (I recommend).......2007-02-10

This CD is worth its money just for the song From The Bottom Of My Heart. Dammi,Dammi,Dammi is probably the best Italian love song by Dino, and certainly my favorite! Thus the other 15 songs are here absolutely free! Great deal, great sound, great Artist! The only weak point (which costs one star I have already deducted from the six it's worth): Take Me In Your Arms and Come Back To Sorrento are the same songs (performed in different languages) therefore should be separated. The editor of this CD (actually compilation and non-regular issue) should also made his mind what to include here: ITALIAN or ITALIAN LOVE songs; I'm affraid that Luna Mezzo Mare (Italian folk song) does not fit the LOVE criteria. Instead, I'll be very glad to see here O Marenariello (I Have But One Heart). Luna Mezzo Mare (like the other folk song Ma Come Bali Bella Bimba and famous Santa Lucia) may be included in the future Dino's Complete Italian Collection. Dreamer?

Dean Martin Italian Love Songs.......2007-01-19

Great CD. Brings back the mood of that Italian holiday and the restaurants.

The Epitome of Romance.......2007-01-16

If your italian, married or dating one, or looking to date one, these songs are GOLD! Every romantic needs this CD in their collection to study and enjoy the full-bodied flavor of the Master "Dino" crooning these masterpieces. They include a full range of emotions and temperments one experiences in the attraction, pursuit, capture and loss of the most desireable human condition... To Love and Be Loved. Only the Italians can express love in so many colors and only Dean Martin can vocalize them. Dino is tops and this CD is proof. A great addition to any collection of love songs or Dean Martin hits. Great listening...great mood music...by one of the greatest lovers can put you and yours in the sweetest of situations.

Pattie.......2007-01-09

This CD is great....it puts a smile on my face and calms me down while
I am driving in busy traffic......I LOVE IT!!

Italian Love Songs by Dean Martin.......2007-01-05

Nobody sings love songs like Dean Martin. Great buy.

Average customer rating: Donny's comfort zone Donny Back to my teenage An underappreciated voice! A 70's icon visits some 70's favourites

Love Songs of the '70s Donny Osmond Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Together Call Me Irresponsible The Donny and Marie 1978 Christmas Show Live The Best of Donny and Marie: Volume 1 ASIN: B000MNOXIU Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
2. Sometimes When We Touch - Dan Hill
3. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
4. Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedeka
5. When I Need You - Leo Sayer
6. How Long - Ace
7. Mandy - Barry Manilow
8. You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
9. Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
10. How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
11. Alone Again Naturally - Gilbert O'Sullivan
12. If - Bread

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Musically speaking, children of the '70s subscribe to a tribe mentality: At first glance, former Stooges fanatics may have little in common with onetime discomaniacs, but get them together and odds are they'll bond over a mutual belief that Cliff Richard's "We Don't Talk Anymore" was, for its time, one hot track. Which is why Donny Osmond did himself a favor by recording this batch of retreads--what he loses in nostalgia points for making a disc without Marie (all these years later, there's still an element that prefers a little bit of country with its little bit of rock'n'roll), he makes up for in timeless material that, not incidentally, is very well sung. It's possible to hear Dan Hill's ever-tender "Sometimes When We Touch" here without missing Hill for a second, for instance. And because Donny's nice-guy reputation precedes him by decades, he's a natural at putting his own sunshiny spin on Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now." If Love Songs disappoints even a sliver, it's because the title limits the song selection to disallow tracks that could have formed an equally enjoyable record: Goofy Songs of the 70s. Suffice it to say that Leo Sayer's "When I Need You" leaves a listener with a deep hankering to hear Donny's rendition of "You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'," too. --Tammy La Gorce

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There were some nights during his triumphant starring run as the villainous Gaston in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast when Donny Osmond's mind was racing. No, he wasn't trying to remember his next line; rather, he was thinking about the album he was in the process of recording. Backstage. In his dressing room. "It was totally bizarre" he laughs. "I would perform my role onstage, and then I would run back to my dressing room and fix a vocal I didn't like. Sometimes it was just a word; other times it was an entire verse or chorus.

The album is called Love Songs of the 70s, and once you hear it, you'll know why. Donny gave it his all -- he could perform vocals to completed musical tracks in his dressing room whenever he liked, a ritual he followed each afternoon -- and, as it so happened, some nights as well. Describing himself as a "Type-A perfectionist," Donny admits his that work habits might have confounded his co-stars. "But when a record means as much as this one, you do whatever it takes to make it special."

True to its title, Love Songs of the 70s is a collection of some of the most memorable romantic pop and R&B ballads of a golden, multi-platinum era. Just a casual glance at some of the songs will transport listeners back to a special place in their lives: "Laughter in the Rain," "Oh, Girl," "If," "Let's Stay Together," "How Deep Is Your Love," "You Are So Beautiful," -- these are some of the priceless selections Donny has chosen for this remarkable set. "That's what's so amazing about these songs," says Donny. "They're time capsules, capable of moving you in so many powerful ways. What's more, if a song is truly a classic, as these certainly are, their importance grows through the decades because of what you, the listener, bring to them. I've always loved hearing these songs, and I especially love singing them."

Customer Reviews:

Donny's comfort zone.......2007-08-08

Following his more original and personal "What I Meant To Say" album Donny Osomond seems to have slipped firmly back into his comfort zone of singing seventies hits, that he believes, his now older fans from the seventies will buckle at the knees over. From a marketing perspective he's probably right. The album whilst not his best to date, is typically new Donny and fits in with his new re-invented middle age persona. I would have liked to have seen Donny Osmond continue to progress from his last two albums that were both very good. Still, sometimes one needs to be in a comfort zone.

Donny.......2007-07-15

This is not Donny at his best. I really don't think these songs are the best choice for him. I did not enjoy this cd as much as I thought I would.
It is Donny however, because I love him, I will still listen to it.

Back to my teenage.......2007-07-12

Very nice collection of favourite love songs from my teenage time, brought back the good memories, smile to my face, even a bit red to my ears - those happy days with red heards flying around. Donny's voice is a good as ever. Almost five stars out of five, one remain to wait for still four even more fantastic love songs from '70 with Donny which were not included - yet...

An underappreciated voice!.......2007-07-05

Initially I was not happy Donny chose to remake 70's classic love songs as I was hoping for some new material like he wrote and performed in his previous CD, "What I Meant to Say," but his vocal stylings and interpretations breathe fresh air into these songs. And I cannot imagine a better person for bringing back 70's music.

"Laughter in the Rain" is a song that does not sound dated, and Donny's vocals have a nice, warm feeling that illicit memories of walking "hand-in-hand with the one I love." I wish it would be released as a single because the song is much better than some of the crap that "adult contemporary" radio stations are playing these days. I suspect because of his former teen idol image, many radio stations don't play Donny's new songs and that is a shame as he is an underappreciated singer with a soulful voice. Maybe if he quits doing TV game shows and the like, he will be taken more seriously by the radio industry.

Check out, "Will It Go Round in Circle," a funky remake of the Billy Preston hit; Osmond gives it a nice funky flair with a different tone to his voice. Many would be surprised to hear this song because of Donny's former image, but he works the r & b, funk groove well and needs to do more songs like this one instead of so many ballads. Yeah, "Play That Funky Music White Boy!"

A 70's icon visits some 70's favourites.......2007-07-05

Smooth, professional renditions of favourites from the 70's as would be expected of a performer with Donny's credentials. "Laughter in the Rain" and "If" my particaular favourites. Enjoyable, but I did prefer his original compositions on the previous album more.

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