title: Possibly the best "Chill Music" ever made...

text: ok, for those of you that are not familiar with 5nizza (the Russian word for "Friday") they are a Russian Reggae group. The sing in Russian with Jamaican accents. Basically its 2 guys, one of which play great jazzy/classical guitar, and they both sing. At the end of the cd is a cover of Bob Marleys "Jammin" which is spot on.... If you like laid back raggae/rap/aweseom jazz-classical music and you dont mind that you might not know what theyre singing about, then 5Nizza is for you. Its a great album to play in teh background at a party, or when your just hangin out with friends. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this album except that it makes me wish i could speak Russian....


title: Nice music

text: This is a nice CD with music composed by a very young man that unfortunately stopped writing and composing for cancer. Buy this CD because you will support charity for testicular cancer awareness, testicular cancer is the most curable cancer if detected early..


title: Great collection of Funk

text: Great collection of Funk.  Sound quality is excellent and the choices for the CD are very good.


title: Didn't realize it wasn't a greatest hits collection.

text: I just saw TobyMac in concert for the first time.  This album has been on my wishlist for TWO years.  I opted to buy it at the concert.  Wow.  Just about every song is something I was familiar with.  It's an awesome collection!


title: Four Stars

text: Very good!


title: Four Stars

text: Enjoying it!


title: Four Stars

text: Very cool show but it's not the full show says in booklet.


title: awesome cd

text: wonderful cd.  Karla Bonoff's music is sublime.  I wish many more people would realize that than actually do.  She should be way more famous than she is.


title: Journey Music (for one)...

text: I happened upon these guys playing at a farmers market type of thing in the country... they were playing all native instruments, and it was, in a word, majestic.<br />Stumbled upon this at Amazon while headed somwhere else.. seems an opportunity to give a little something back for the great experience ;^)


title: Five Stars

text: Very sweet songs. This has been helpful to prepare the grandchildren for bedtime.


title: Great Seller

text: Exactly what I expected and Fast


title: The singer's voice is so Beautiful!

text: I had this cd years ago, and somehow lost it.  I was so thrilled to be able to get it again.


title: Great mix - combination of 2 80s hits!

text: This is like 15 years old now but has stood the test of time i.m.o.

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title: Beautiful music

text: Beautiful music from a beautiful, soulful, gentle couple. Probably their best album. Again, a good reason to keep the turntable around.


title: History comes alive

text:
The Trinity Carol Roll (in the Trinity College Library at Cambridge) is a parchment scroll over six feet long and is the earliest source for English polyphonic carols. It is rare document, providing both text and music dating from the early 15th century.  It includes a carol written in celebration of Henry V's victory at the Battle of Agincourt - written shortly after that famous battle.

This recording brings that music to life.  It is a beautiful performance by Alamire, one of the leading vocal consorts in the UK.  I highly recommend this for the quality, the musicianship, and the amazing music.  If you love history or choral music or the medieval era, you will love this recording.  If you are looking for something just a little bit different to add to a collection of Christmas music, this is a great choice for that, too.


title: Add song list to description please

text:
Would someone post the song list please?

I took one star off because I feel the sound man went way thin with effects... pretty raw.

 Also, by the way, you can hear a most incredible version of Johnny live (even though it's an amateur recording with a cheap cell phone) by entering "Johnny Rivers Live In Beverly Hills - Poor Side Of Town". at youtube.  I wish he would cut that live version for us.


title: Awesome performance, and the recording quality is superb as well.

text: This may be the Grass Roots ultimate performance, because after so many years of performing their songs they are bound the just keep improving, but then on this occasion they have the most awesome back up band ever.  The brass section on this recording is tighter than any I have ever heard... EVER!!  And you don't get a lot of wasted filler with audience applause either, as is the nuisance with most live albums IMO,  the songs just start right off and end neatly.  It's just too bad this CD is in such short supply.  But if you can get a copy I do believe that you will have possession of the best of their best.


title: love this music

text: I can listen to this over and over its wonderful


title: Love! Love! Love!

text: I have the cassette! Great group of her hits!!! Love! Love! Love!


title: Some repeats, but wonderful

text: I didn't realize that this was the entire actual shows, so I was a tiny bit disappointed that some things are repeated x 4.  But after listening to it a few times, I found it charming.  This is fabulous, vintage, real music from days past.


title: Seems a bit pricey until you realize it makes a gallon of cleaner GREAT STUFF

text: I've tried a half dozen or more different record cleaning solutions over the years and this stuff is the best. Since I discovered L'art Du Son, it's all I use, with some minor caveats. As others have mentioned, for vinyl with heavy soiling or buildup, first cleaning with an enzymatic cleaning solution is very helpful. I like Audio Intelligent's solutions but there are others that I've heard work just as well. The L'art Du Son solution not only gets into the grooves, lifting out grime and debris very effectively, it also leaves the vinyl surface virtually static free. Another added bonus is that if gives off a pleasant mild floral aroma while you're cleaning with it.


title: Great album

text: Love the music, love the artist.


title: good CD.

text: I love Maroon 5 thank you Amazon for the Cd.


title: I heard John sing on TV and I couldn't believe ...

text: I heard John sing on TV and I couldn't believe he sang and just as well as speaking the word of God

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title: Five Stars

text: Awesome CD!


title: They still make me laugh

text: Great group of old time favorite jokes from Gene Tracy


title: Five Stars

text: excellent CD


title: the sound quality is good.. and what I like about it is ...

text:
For those of you who may not know, Black Tulip is actually a label put out by Little Walter Devenne..the famous radio personality who currently resides in New Hampshire. Although he no longer does live broadcasts, his show are still syndicated, if you can find them in your particular neck of the woods.

He is also in the production business & has produced a number of pieces, including several  box sets. This particular piece, as has been noted, is bootlegged, and the artwork leaves something to be desired; however, the sound quality is good..and what I like about it is that is has the original MONO version of 1962's "Fat Boy", which has been released on several packages, but in what I call "fake" stereo.


title: Five Stars

text: love it ...how can you not?


title: Five Stars

text: My niece loved it.  She wanted the CD, not the photo album.


title: Whoever gave this a bad review is stupid it's great

text: The sound is good and clear and the 1st 3 songs are some of their best songs ever however it does sound very similar to the studio album versions of the songs even though it's live so keep that in mind but it is a great buy


title: Folk Song CD

text: Love the music and voices on this CD.


title: Getting me walking again

text: This CD is getting me walking again. Years ago I had Praise Walk cassette versions and loved them. Obviously, they're outdated now... but I can put this on my iPod and cross train by power walking.


title: Maria’s First Oops

text: Oddly, Maria’s First Rose is listed as Maria Elena.  Still, a good CD.


title: This is music for dimmed lights, a fire in ...

text: This is music for dimmed lights, a fire in the fireplace, a cigar, and a very old port.  Poured from a Waterford crystal decanter.


title: Historical Recordings from a Jazz Giant

text:
This is a nicely put together CD with recordings spanning 1943 to 1949. A discography is included. Kudos to Sabam Crescendo for keeping this music alive.

I saw Benny Carter in concert around 1980 and it's amazing that even then he had 6 decades of jazz behind him. Truly an under appreciated giant talent.

As well as his prowess on the saxophone, Benny Carter was a master arranger and all the tracks on this CD are rich with polyphony.

Having said that, the arrangements are all "hot", with trumpets ablare, and generally up tempo. And Benny Carter takes too many solos. Give me Johnny Hodges any day, and the variation and subtlety of Count Basie's band from the same era.

The best of both worlds would be Carter's arrangements for the Basie band, that is big band music without peer.


title: Entertaining

text: Well, for Justin Timberlake I would say this CD is probably someone else's music that he is singing.  There are a few songs that make you recognize the sound but the majority of the CD has a "older," "Jazzy" type quality to the music.  I like the songs but it's seems like the majority of the songs were designed for behind closed doors intimacy between two people, not really dancing.  #10 (Blue ocean floor) is just a "what??" song.  Totally doesn't follow the flow of the CD. I think he could have done better, but I love JT so I can't talk bad.


title: Five Stars

text: It works


title: Wonderful!

text: My children, ages 6, 8 & 9 LOVED listening to this. The dramatic presentation is excellent, and the story is one that speaks to character development. It is engaging and keeps their attention well. As soon as they reached the end of the story, they begged to listen to it all again!


title: Strangely Forgotten Classics

text: I had a John Denver CD that was him, but not all of the songs were actually "original" versions.  It was recorded for a TV movie about his life.  I am a perfectionist about songs, and I recognized a couple of notes that were different, noting that they had obviously (to me) been re-recorded.  This 3 CD set includes all 3 of his Greatest Hits CD's, and these beautiful and joyous songs ARE the original recordings.  I am always surprised that so many people ignore John Denver, considering him as a lightweight.  He was an early supporter of environmental causes, and spoke from the heart.  I saw him twice in concert, and he was a delightful entertainer.  And, if you listen to the words in his songs, he definitely spoke of non-middle of the road subjects.  This set includes humor, love and songs about nature.  I love it, and so will you.


title: Christmas Rocks!

text: Excellent gift, very well received.  Arrived on time and packaged very well


I wish I had discovered this when it was first released. But late then never! My absolute favorite song on this album is Afraid.


title: Great!

text: Great item great deal


title: Five Stars

text: I love !!!!!!!!


title: Five Stars

text: love it!!!!!!!!


title: Hamilton

text: Wife loves Hamilton. bought for her as a gift


title: Three Stars

text: These people are boring.


title: Great CD and high quality musician

text: Great CD. Beautiful, insightful lyrics on a wide range of topics. High quality musical production with a backing band and backing vocals. Buddy is in the singer-songwriter genre. I've only seen him once in concert but it was an excellent concert, so I recommend going to see him. Great voice, high quality guitar playing and good stage presence.


title: Amazing, top-quality, beautiful music

text: Amazing lyrics and her voice is one of the best I've heard anywhere. I think she must be an undiscovered talent because I fully expected to see a lot of reviews on here when I came to buy it/ I borrowed this CD from a family member and loved it so much I'm going to get it and the two other albums of hers (I don't know if they're as great as this, but I'm willing to risk it given the high return I got on this first one). It really is A level music. It's Irish flavored with appeal to a huge variety of people. If Amazon or some other site you find will let you download one song at a time, try "The Dear Irish Boy" - gourgeous lyrics and arrangements. Timeless. Most albums you buy have maybe 1 great song, 1 good song and trash after that. This I'd say has 3 great ones, 5-6 good ones, a couple so-so ones and I couple I didn't like. That put it in the top 1-2% of albums I hear and I'm a very picky listener and have listened to loads of music. Her voice and her timing/ability are excellent. Some have a great voice but don't know how to use it. Julee is a rare one with both. Hopefully she gets discovered enough so she can keep putting out great music.


title: Great CD!

text: In perfect condition and sounds great! Delivery took a little longer than usual but worth it!


title: Five Stars

text: yes its working i order the 2nd copy


title: Dr. Lipton Weaves an Amazing Theory

text:
By relating research to the way our body and mind work, the author prompts the reader to look at what we believe, and why we believe, in new and creative ways. I love this book.

I've heard him speak on this topic and it's a real treat.


title: Absolutely wonderful set! 3 year old and 4 year old ...

text: Absolutely wonderful set!  3 year old and 4 year old already singing the verses around the house!  This is a must have for children, grandchildren, etc.!


title: Gentle background sounds

text: This album consists of nature sounds, from frogs to birds and bees and water. Sometimes there are a feww too many sounds -- more like you're in a weird jungle than a restful glen. But kind of nice for background when you're only half listening. No music


title: FANTASTIC!!!

text: If you are PROUD TO BE A JEW, get this CD!  Fantastic and diverse selection of Hebrew and Yiddish music and songs.  I cannot play it loud enough!


title: Rare find.  Local Florida band.

text:
I picked up a used copy of ATM's "Unusual Moments" this week after seven years of trying to find it.  Never bought it at the local record store when they were popular locally.  Band got good airtime on WCPR (same station that 3 Doors Down broke out on, but slightly later) in Biloxi in 2001.  Oddly, the band had to change their name to ATM because of 3 Doors Down.  ATM's old name... 2 Doors Down.  Maybe and Hold On were the hits at the time.  Matchbox 20ish, perhaps Train-like in some respects, with a little Collective Soul rolled in.

For me the CD is a five star album, but only because I've been trying to find it forever.  For everyone else, it isn't bad nor great, thus a three star rating.

Good luck finding this one.

Vocals:  Jonalan Lulay
Lead Guitar: Bill "Slide" Shanley
Drums:  Dennis Chipps
Bass: Ryan Statton
Rhythm Guitar:  Matt Layman

UPC-A code: 7 91022 20092 8


Al Pitrelli and Tony Harnell should be magic and often, it is, but the problem with doing a disc of covers, especially well-known ones, is that it can very rapidly get boring and some of them, like the Queen track, are both not in need of a remake and done poorly here. I'm sure this was huge in the Japan market for which it was intended, but consider this more for completists only.


title: Waylon's Last

text: Both heart warming and tears flowing watching this great talent knowing make his last stand - all of the members shared equally in the revenue, once again reminding us that if you were his friend, you were his friend. The sparkle was there in his eyes and voice, but unfortunately not in his fingers. Although missing his marvelous lead guitar fingers, his heart warms all the music.<br />If you are are a Waylon fan - then get this without question.


title: Five Stars

text: So very funny!


title: It works better

text: IF you know what songs are on it.


title: Not really sight words

text: I thought this would be a fun way to help my son learn more sights words. However most of the cards are words that can easily be sounded out. Also there is only one of each letter so exploration outside of the cards is limited.


title: einfach super

text: muff potter rocks! I love this album and would encourage anyone else to buy it also. Tip: for those unwilling/able to pay the import price It's available on amazon mp3 downloads.


title: Unique Compilation

text: There are four pieces in this album.  The first is the iconic "Addicted to Love" featuring the late Robert Palmer.  As a tribute, the last is a remix of this by Mel Gaynor.  In the middle of the sandwich are two additional selections by Gaynor.  In my opinion the remix does suffer with the alteration of Palmer's more exotic  beat--a very prominent factor in the original.  However, it's still a great interpretation.


title: Beautiful CD but...

text: It was a great buy since I used to own the cassette tape when I was a little girl. Now the case did arrive cracked as well as broken on the bottom corner where the hinge is. But the CD was perfectly fine. But maybe the seller should wrap it in bubble wrap to ensure safety


title: Addictive

text:
I have been listening to New Blood Revival for several years. I only have some of their songs on a CD someone burned for me. If I could, though, I would buy every song they've ever recorded. They're unbelievable!

I actually got to see them perform just before the band broke up. They sat down at our table and chatted for a while. Very cool, down-to-earth guys. I wish we could have hung out with them after the show but I was pregnant and in a constant state of exhaustion so I passed up the opportunity and went home instead. If only I had known they were on the verge of a break-up... I would have powered through and stayed!

Based on the music I've heard, Matt has a humorously dark and demented mind. Whether he's singing about Jesus stealing his car, using his murdered wife's hair to make fishing flies, killing the guy who taunts him at the laundromat or Satan disguised as the family dog, you are sure to be entertained. Somehow, all those clever lyrics come together in a way that makes the songs so catchy they stick in your head for days.

If anyone knows of a way to get more of Matt's/NBR's music, please let me know!!!


title: Perfect for big Muse fans

text: Great for a Muse fan..but! 2 songs I personally wished were on it..Undisclosed Desires and Feeling Good...


title: One of my all time favorite bands. Best Floyd CD to buy if your ...

text: One of my all time favorite bands. Best Floyd CD to buy if your a big fan..nice combo of songs..songs you dont get to hear a whole lot and some popular ones.


title: Great band!!!

text: Great band!!!


title: His beautiful Folk ROCK  I’ve always been a great fan of his

text: I love all music ( except country)  James , Joni CSN  Beautiful soothing voice , and in so many songs can relate


title: fantastic service

text: I love this cd.  I listen to it when I want a lift. The service was so fast. I love 50's music.


title: He has a fun way of talking that is great for the kids ...

text: He has a fun way of talking that is great for the kids to listen and learn thing from him.


title: Five Stars

text: Nice. Thank you.


title: Just as described!

text: Was in great condition, husband is loving it!


title: Five Stars

text: Missing this cd out of my collection.


title: Five Stars

text: Great addition to my collection.


title: oh boy!

text: yeah, this album is a modern classic! one more year and its vintage! i think i got that right. anyway, its a must have for any music collection!


title: Five Stars

text: All the singer songwriters CDs are AMAZING !!!  Great porch party music. Love them all !!!!


title: WEDGEPIECE IS ABSOLUTE BLISS!!!!!!

text:
At the age of 8, Nirvana changed my mind about music with "Nevermind".  At 13 the world of alternative-rock possessed me when I 'heard Pixies' "Doolittle".  When I' was 19, Guided By Voices shook me to the core when I 'finally heard "Alien Lanes".  And now my twenties have been completely transformed by one of the best CD's I've discovered throughout my entire musical journey, "Absolute Bliss"' by (the great &' mighty band) 'wedgepiece.

Thank the heavens above for Scot Lade, the hard-hitting driving force behind wedgepiece, for crafting lyrics so universally genius that it's impossible not to be moved by one of the 18 songs featured on this hour long debut.  My craving for radio-pop is satisfied with hits like "The Stamp Collector", "Adina" and "Jesse James Canyon", and Lade can only be credited as an indie messiah for penning such heartbreaking tunes as "Lament", "A Million' Years", "Promised Land" and the addictively catchy "On Three".  "The Ballad of Wedgepiece"' is a witty song addressing the acoustic nature behind the band, but also displays their obvious capability of rocking out.  My favorite song on "Absolute Bliss", however, is without a doubt "I'll Come Running".  A song about life, love, and pain, it sums up the message behind the CD:' even when everything around you is crumbling, wedgepiece can always make it better.

The world will love wedgepiece, male or female.  The raging guitars and powerful vocals drip testosterone, while the sensitive lyrics and buttery voice of Lade make hearts melt.  I was lucky enough to catch a live wedgepiece performance in SW' Florida for their CD release earlier this year, and (besides the amazing show) it was clear that Scot Lade and his band are on a mission 'to wow the masses with one thin, shiny CD at a time.  And let me be the first to say:' WOW!

Be superior to all of your indie-blogging friends.  Buy "Absolute Bliss" 'now before wedgepiece takes over the world!!!!


title: Loved it !

text: Loved it!


title: would recommend this product

text: great product! this guy has a very interesting voice and style that isnt really my thing but that my boyfriend loves.


title: Four Stars

text: What can you say,it's the Stones


title: Awesome CD. I bought it for my partner and ...

text: Awesome CD. I bought it for my partner and it ended up in my car playing on repeat. The case came a bit cracked but the disk works just fine.


title: Five Stars

text: Took me back to the 60s.


title: love this album

text:
I'm not sure what happened but apparently all record of this album (with the exception of one live performance of Helicopters on youtube) has been wiped from digital existence. Crazy as it seems like that would have been a lot of work!!  I was very happy to see 1 copy of this CD on amazon for 11$ and instantly jumped on it.

It looks pretty much untouched/perfect condition & looks nearly brand new - I'm happy with the purchase.  Strangely, it appears the only album left now is selling for almost 50$ which is nuts. This is a wonderful album, hopefully one day it will be available for all to hear again. I've no idea why it has been wiped from the internet!  :(


title: Five Stars

text: I absolutely loved this cd. He knows how to tell a story!


title: Five Stars

text: excellent music


title: package received much sooner than expected.

text: I haven't played it yet but it appears to be what I expected.


title: Stan Day6

text: Day6 delivers as always


title: Got it for my boyfriend and he was very happy. He didn't open it yet because I think ...

text: Got it for my boyfriend and he was very happy.  He didn't open it yet because I think he just wants to collect good records.


title: Only 2 songs on CD?! For $27?! Rip off!

text: I am so disappointed! I finally get the CD, which came fast and I opened it to see the CD has only 2 songs on it! (Tonight I'm F***in' You and Tonight I'm Loving You) I don't remember seeing anything in the description that it was only 2 stinkin' songs on the CD. Very misleading!! I was thinking it was a full CD since it didn't say otherwise! Don't waste your money! Wait for the full CD to come out in the US!!


title: Tefari Time Twist + Sharktocrab

text: Such a solid uncommon- can really make for some nasty creature lockdown control and open up your opponent's defenses.


title: Fr-fr-fresh

text: Super fresh color.


title: I got mine

text:
Very rad looking pair of 2.5 cv.  Translucent red.
Limited Edition.

2.5 tracking code is much "better" than original SL control codes- it does track better and bleed less


title: Five Stars

text: Listen to it over and over and over again....


title: Classic Favorite Songs

text: I am a childcare provider and the kids loved the music, many of the songs the kdis knew, so they enjoying singing and dancing along.


title: I really enjoy this CD

text: I really enjoy this CD. My kids are loving all the songs. It's a fantastic way to write God's words on your heart:)


title: Kevin Hoo

text: Very relaxing, soothing music, all instrumental and great for help in falling asleep or as an accompaniment for meditation.  Probably will try some of his other CDs

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title: One of the best releases of 2021

text: This is instrumental prog in its best. Influenced by Camel, Jethro Tull and even Crimson, and yet very original. Must be a blast to see live!


title: Passionate worship at it's best.

text: I had the privelege of running lights and sound for Craig at several stops on his Behind The Veil tour.  It was an experience I will never forget.  The heart of God is evident in both the lyrics and the music on this CD set.  These CDs will offer encouragement as well as an opportunity for self-reflection regarding your personal relationship with God.  In short... awesome!


title: The best singing boxer since Larry Holmes

text: I have to rank Manny's rendition of this song the best among champion boxers followed by Smokin Joe Frazier singing 'My Way' and then Larry Holmes singing 'Brick House' both which can be found on youtube.


title: Great cd from an awesome local band

text: I never got a chance to get this cd when the band was around town. I listened to one of their songs that I forgot about and found this cd here for a great price.


title: Once Twice Thrice

text: Their best album so far, don't like their new stuff


title: Five Stars

text: Super!


title: Five Stars

text: I need this CD for a party


title: Five Stars

text: Cy Walter is a wonderful pianist - great relaxing music to listen to.


title: Good

text: Good


title: Five Stars

text: as advertised


title: Four Stars

text: nice


title: AMAZING OMG I LOVE IT SMSMSMSM <33333

text: Favorite cd ever, I love it so much, I love tasty and this album is my favorite, this album >>> people OMG I LOVE ITTT


title: sounds ok

text: Great


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: Five Stars

text: GREAT BUY!


title: Sandi Patti

text: Great music


title: Rigo es Amor!!

text: I love Rigos songs he was such a good singer and has a lot of good songs on this CD. I totally recomend this particular product very good quality of sound and selection on tracks


title: Very good quality product

text: I gave it 5stars because it's a very good quality product. Im not too familiar with the songs but I wanted it for my collection since there is always guys complaining that I don't have manly CD with corridos and stuff. I guess they will like it can't wait to take it to the next gathering


title: LI've all the songs

text: Amazing selection of tracks a must have in any karaoke lover collection


title: Is okay

text: I'm not a big fan of Jenny but I got it because I wanted to have a variety on my karaoke  collection. It doesn't have may songs I know


title: It has many hit songs from Chente

text: It was hard for me to pick a karaoke from Chente  because he has so so many good songs. I got this one because it has a lot of tracks tht I'm familiar with. Like "Urge" "Los Mandados" "La Ley del Monte" etc


title: Buy it now!!

text: If you like great balads Karaokanta Vol10 Lupita, Amanda Y Dulce is an amazing 2cds to have in your collection. Great song selection. amazing quality.


title: Great music drives me

text: I love this CD. Playing it often. Going with my daughters to The Kate in Old Saybrook on August 22nd to see a Tribute to Elton John.


title: All great people love his

text: Know him and his family. All great people love his music


title: GREAT CD !!!

text: Such a great cd! Has everything I want to hear. Great quality


title: Four Stars

text: Fun adventure for kids. Classic Star Wars storytelling at it's best!


title: Well worth it!

text: If you love Jimmy Eat World you'll love this band more. Humorous catchy tunes that'll make you sad knowing this band broke up after only one album. Oh what they could have been! At least we were left with this jewel after their demise.


title: Average, but Distinctive Vocals Over Decent Urban Girl Pop Music.

text:
UPDATED Dec 6, 2017 FOR GRAMMATICAL AND STRUCTURAL REASONS. My views have significantly changed since the writing of this review, and I am a lot more Biblically grounded now. If you're not a Christian, do not concern yourself with that, just read my original review.

ORIGINAL REVIEW 2001:

Willa(Amanda) Ford, had one thing other female pop singers at the time didn't have, swagger and confidence.  That is ultimately what sank her, that and mediocre material.  She had a unique image, but it is too cartoonish to be taken seriously, and after traditional instrumentation and hard urban music took over after the release of this album, she could never even get close to the success of the single, "I Wanna Be Bad".

This isn't the strongest debut, but it works as collection of self-pronounced egotistical fame hungry Amanda Ford's obsession with fame, predating Lady Gaga's debut by 7yrs. Willa was Officially been dubbed the "Bad Girl" in pop music. While not entirely true,but at least she only has one ballad on the this album.

For throwaway pop music, this remains an oddity, and one of the more interesting and unlikely outputs of the early 2000's.  While nothing original or spectacular, it is brash, rude, cocky, egotistical, and idiosyncratic, with blunt comparisons to artists she never had a hope of competing with.

What is interesting is that Amanda co-wrote 9 of the 11 tracks here, including the crude " I Wanna Be Bad", while not crude enough to cause any rela controversy, it was crude enough to keep it from being a bigger hit.. Willa has more of a distinct personality, confidence, and prowress then most of her peers combined.

This album is above average for the time it was released, and while it is by-product of it's time, it remains a highlight in a period littered with albums from faceless and personality-less female pop singers. Give Willa a try if you enjoy early 2000's pop. Just because she doesn't have Christina's power vocals doesn't mean she can't sing or that the music is bad for what it is. Willa has a distinctive, but average vocal range, which gives the sometimes mundane material color.

God Bless ~Amy


title: Sound the shofar

text: Got this as a Christmas gift and it was just perfect.  Everyone loved it and what an incredible gift it was!


title: Price is really bad and lacks details.

text: The music is great. The seller is the problem, selling this at that price is Ludacris, and they fail to even list the songs.  Wow.


title: Five Stars

text: Was glad to get this sheet music.  It is hard to find.  Love the words and music.


title: Five Stars

text: Beautiful, modern religious music.


title: Five Stars

text: Our daughter loved it.


title: Motivational -- and not cheesy :)

text: Great "generic" music, coach provides verbal cues to prepare and push you through the workout to make the extra effort for heart rate, endurance, etc. I won't get bored with this audio for a long time -- but I bought CC 1-6 to be sure I have a repertoire :o)


title: Four Stars

text: great group


title: Five Stars

text: Received in great shape. Thanks!


title: Five Stars

text: Great album. Love Honeytree


title: Five Stars

text: Great album


title: great music

text: This music is as good as I remember it from when I was younger.<br />a really great group. hard to find, but worth it.


title: Five Stars

text: Very inspiring and very well recorded. Dr. Martinez speaks in a sure, soft voice.


title: Five Stars

text: You better get this.  You wount be disappointed


title: Two Stars

text: Not impressed at all with sound quality


title: thoroughly beautiful, addictive

text: wow. more everything than nothing. thoroughly beautiful, addictive. 2cds + bonus cd, inside photos. Also, I had forgotten how much better cds sound than streaming.


title: Five Stars

text: Super music, and again as always with me, only for discerning ears....


title: dope!

text: this is some crazy german dudes covering a bunch of freestyle/electro-funk classics from the 80's.  they are well done and pay much respect to this short-lived genre of electronica+rap that people like fergie only butcher.  pick this up or go for the original german version titled "Electric City Of Music Instructor" (this is the UK version).


Too bad the radio itself crapped out post-warranty though.  They'd fix it for $50 with a 90-day warranty, but I opted for a new radio (Lynx).


title: Creative and 100% Well-Crafted Music

text:
Under Shade is an amazing band.  I can't really place their style.  They sound like they have some Phish influence but with much more depth and not so experimental.  Under Shade doesn't experiment with their sound, they perfect a beautifully organized tune that you can't help moving to.

It's refreshing to hear a band that has no trouble leaving the standard 4 - 4 beat pattern and yet is easy to follow.

I was introduced to this band by my wife who went to school with the band members.  I've since fell in love with the music and have added it to my short list of timeless albums that never get old.


title: Five Stars

text: Love Mozart ... great compilation, great price!


title: Four Stars

text: Great relationship with her fans. I miss the subtitles for hard of hearing. Fearless had them.


title: Delight from End to End

text:
The obscure mixed with the well-known in a package that will please any fan (or make a new one of the novice) of the Big Band sound across the ocean. We Americans tend to think all the great music of that era came from us, but there were many excellent groups and performers in England, producing a similar but less jazzy music. Surprisingly good vocalists (boy do I want a complete set of Diana Miller records!) and toe-tapping arrangements make this music designed to lift the spirits and warm a chilly Depresssion era UK equally toasty today.

A fine bargain too...two very full discs. Good performance info as well, though spartan packaging and notes (hey, whaddya expect?) But a one-stop education about between the wars British music.


title: Five Stars

text: Fuego


title: Old Blue Flame

text: I am an old (literally) fan and do not know off hand what cuts are on this album of wonder. I'll find out soon enou by listening but by way of any comment at all I would suggest Always list the individual cuts on the collection. The consecutive timing helps too.<br />Sure I'd settle for a clean (louder) recording of this most excellent album no matter what else. i wonder who has my copy to this day?


title: My dad loved this CD

text: He used to have it on vinyl and thought it was out of print. He really loves this CD. Great Buy


The music was too old for me. I'm a product of the 80's.


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: wow. What can I add to the long list of reviews here?

text: What can I say about Blackjack that hasn't been covered, possibly more eloquently than I could ever hope to write? I mean yes, we all know that BlackJack launched the career of Michael Bolton, but well, these songs.. they are certainly groovy. As a matter of fact this album has one long groove per side. That's vinyl for you. Yes sir. Blackjack. Even the name itself is two syllables. That is perfect. Why mess with perfect? That's what I say. The Blackjack would have been overkill, and BlackJack would have been a waste of a perfectly good capital J that could be used elsewhere. Buy this album, if it ever comes up for sale. You will then proudly be able to say, yes I made a serious purchase with no goading from a damn critic. Proudly say it loudly. However it's unlikely to happen since this album hasn't been issued in years. Maybe at a yardsale if you are lucky. Really lucky.


title: Amazing album! So glad I actually got my hands on an official copy. 6 STARS!

text:
Hands down my favorite album of all time. I bought an original copy on here back in 2011 for about $129, and I still have it. The high price tag was because there are supposedly only 1,000 official copies in existence. By "Official Copies", I mean that it's one of the ones printed back in 2003 when it was released. Not a pirated fake copy which any "seller" could download on numerous Torrent websites all around the web, print the labels on it, and sell it to you.
The last song, "Not Alone" which is track 10, contains a 'hidden track' called "Just Sleep" which comes on after about 2 minutes of silence when "Not Alone" finishes - thus making track ten precisely 10 minutes (10:00) in duration. There are only 10 tracks on this album, as opposed to a much older review on here from 2008 featuring the track list which is incorrect. "Just Sleep" does not have it's own track number. "Not Alone" and "Just Sleep" are both in the same track on the album.
If you ever see this album for sale anywhere and are a fan of Augustana or even newer bands such as "The Plain White T's", "Vega4", "Never Shout Never", or any other acoustic "Emo-rock" bands, I would highly recommend picking this up. It truly is an extremely rare piece of music. Especially now that Augustana broke up back in 2011, and now comprises only of the lead singer - Dan Layus. All the other guys have gone separate ways. That being said, you likely won't see it commercially available anywhere. But it truly is beautiful music. I love it!

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title: great music

text: great combo


title: Five Stars

text: great


title: Five Stars

text: excellent


title: I enjoyed this audio book

text: I enjoyed this audio book.  It arrived quickly and my mom liked it too.  We finished it in 2 days.


title: It is good ole Willie

text: What can you say? Best of his best.


title: Five Stars

text: Love Dolly Parton, & love her music. My CD arrived in a timely manner. Tnaks so much!


title: Worst Madonna Tour Ever

text:
This tour is nothing more than an absolute disaster.  I have no doubt that if fans had known that this show would be so poor before they bought tickets, I bet many people would have opted to skip it.  Madonna tries way too hard this time to be "hip" and "cool" with sleazy costumes and dance moves, and it just looks embarassing - nobody wants to see a 50-something doing that stuff.  Even worse, the setlist is terrible - filled with songs from her forgettable album "Hard Candy" and any of the older songs that she sings are butchered and remixed to the point where they are unrecognizeable.  I don't know about you, but I hate remixes and I definitely hate remixes that make the song sound completely different from the original.  Lastly, the "choreography" is lazy and cheesy and just a lot of bump and grind that anyone could do.

I find it funny that Madonna's two best tours - Blonde Ambition and Re-Invention STILL have not been released properly on DVD.  If they ever get released, I would recommend getting those instead.


title: Great music

text: 60s music at its best !


title: Very Interesting!

text: A recent reply to my initial review led me to revisit this cd.  In comparison to the 1990 Capitol two-fer, listening carefully, the Hallmark reissue is way different and from an audiophile standpoint,different..  The Hallmark edition has a strange rechanneling and boost in the midrange which, upon first listening, may appear to have more impact, but I feel that a further remastering from the original multi-tracks would be warranted.


title: love this album!!!!

text: Amazing! This vinyl set is a real jewel. i'm so lucky i bought it.


title: Evita..perfect

text: Excellent condition...broadway edition. Personal entertainment


title: Five Stars

text: Duties to get from other vendors. The selection and delivery on cds is unparalled.


title: Five Stars

text: A superior recording as only Shaw could and the Chorale could do.  Thanks.


title: Excelent Music.

text: Great lyrics, it's amazing how this band they docked in a rythm song metal. The voice is amazing in the way she sang every song. Great album who glorified God with the gift of the music.


title: GREAT JOB

text: TAYLOR is HOTTER than Hottest. Thanx for carrying a CD when everyone thinks CD's are done. GREAT JOB AMAZON


title: For Those Rainy Days...or Every Day!

text:
A very nice set with very nice packaging (despite what one of the other reviewers said about flimsy packaging).  Each cd comes individually packaged in a moderately sturdy, printed cardboard sleeve, color-coded by book (blue, red, green, yellow, purple, etc.) with a nice design on the front and a content summary with chapter titles and lengths on the back.  They fit neatly into a very study cardboard case (a lid folds back).  The packaging all has simple but nice artwork on it, and between each book set of dvds is a photo card with black and white pictures of the author and vocal artists.  There is also a bonus cd included with a conversation between Stephen Fry and J.K. Rowling, which I thought was very nice to include and very interesting as well.  In all, there are just over 100 cds.

This reading is superbly done, with great expression & emotional inflections and separate voices & accents for each character.  I've found that I would much rather listen to the book being read as I work or walk or drive than to ready the book myself or watch the movies.  Although I know that some people prefer the more recent reading of HP by Jim Dale, but I honestly love Stephen Fry and his deep understanding of people, his humor, and his reading.  He brings all of the accurate detail, humor and magic of the story to life in my head in a way that nothing else could (except his voice for Hermione is a bit high & falsetto, especially in the earlier books, which took some getting used to).  I first heard of this set by borrowing a copy from the library, and I'm so happy I did!  The cost of the product is of course very high, but it's honestly a steal when you consider the hours and hours of professional skill, read-aloud time, practice and preparation, and sound splicing & editing done to create such a smooth, seamless, animated re-reading of a wonderful book.  It is truly remarkable.

If you love Harry Potter but don't love reading or want something for long road trips for kids or yourself, this is a high treat and wise investment, and it's becoming increasingly harder to find.  I suggest if you're waiting or wavering to secure a copy before it's too late.


title: Definitely Worth it

text: Great CD, has some awsome tracks.


title: Funniest Stuff I've Heard in a While!

text:
I listen to quite a bit of comedy, and this guy is absolutely hilarious.  Great delivery and story-telling style that make you laugh so much along the way you forget if there is a punch line or not.  Can't recommend this enough!

Oh, and I wasn't able to get this through Amazon, but found a copy on the website Rooftop Comedy.


title: Great transaction, product arrived in perfect condition

text: I hadn't heard this album in a long time. It was nice to get to hear it again. After all the years, the album was in better shape than my hi-fi!


title: Music from on high

text:
I can't believe that I'm the only person to ever review this cd on this site.
  How good is Lori Bell on her flute?
  One day the music God came down to earth and Heard Lori playing as a young girl
and was so thrilled that he intoned.  "Lori, I want to give a great gift to the world.
  I want to expand your magnificent musical soul and let all the world hear your gift."
  Coming back to earth, I have to say that this woman is the greatest flutist I have
 ever heard, whether it be as a jazz musician or a classical player she has supreme mastery
 over this wonderful instrument.
  She is truly "one with the instrument" and there is no-one on this world that can play as well
 as she can.  You will find more of her recorded gems on this site.  Look particularly for
 her playing the music of Djavan.  Whatever you hear you will be enriched for all time by this
 amazing talent.
  Whew.... what amazing breath control she has.
  Do not miss the thrill of hearing Lori Bell's musical gems. Thank you Lori, for sharing
  your gift with this humble student of music! With enormous respect and gratitude,  Freddy from Brooklyn


title: Essential

text: I’ve incorporated Karen Drucker’s music into my daily meditation practice, it is that pure and inspiring.


title: Best Sour Candy on Earth

text:
I lived in Norway for a year, and the Scandinavian sour candy is the best bagged candy I've ever had. The stuff you get in the stores is even better...but living in the US now it's impossible to get, so this is a nice extension of that. This is expensive, but worth it if you want to enjoy sour candy that won't tear up your mouth. The funny part is based on the sugar tax in Norway, this price isn't that far off from what I paid living over there, including shipping over the Atlantic. One downside is the small bags, but that's all they have of this over there, and the quality is such that even for a relatively small bag, I don't have any issues.

The candy itself is easily five star fantastic, but I removed a star because I ordered 3 bags and didn't get my % discount from the seller. It's a small amount of money so I'm not going to go through the hassle of wasting my time over a dollar or two, but it ruffles my feathers when sellers promise things like that and don't deliver. If that's a concern to you, I wouldn't trust that you'll get the discount. Just get the amount of bags you need and expect to pay full price.


title: A classic album still hilarious

text: After all these years since it first debuted, this has remained an extremely entertaining performance.


title: Disappointing

text: Sure, he has a good voice, but I hoped to be hearing a gospel message. Anyone wanting to hear about prayer, Jesus' blood, etc. look elsewhere.


title: Lydia Prince is one of the most inspiring people I have ever learned of

text:
Excellent and in English!

I plan to read her book APPOINTMENT IN JERUSALEM again and again. There is so much spiritual nutrition in this book it is worth reading and re-reading. I was SO excited to learn that she also made audio testimony before she passed away! If it is no longer available on Amazon, check YouTube...!


title: great product

text: great product


title: Rip OFF Price ,Dont buy this

text: I know these rappers, bago, dboy, ect.. and there music is not that good to be paying what this seller is trying to sell it for, this specific cd is super old from 11 years ago, they dont even rap anymore, so beware


title: has all the features I need

text:
I have had this CD about 1 year and used it twice. The first time to verify all the right sound levels and connections (5 speakers +sub and speaker functionality).
The second time I used it to diagnose a subwoofer problem (intermittent) which I could never have found without it.
Given the amount of money I (and many others) have in a sound system(s) I want to make sure it is working properly. Normal audio programming will not do this and even my amplifier test mode was not sufficient.

It is a little hard to navigate initially but once you get the trick it is not difficult. Recognize all the tracks (82) are listed in the instructions but actually you will probably not use them all. The trick to navigating is to recognize to use the "next/back" track functions on your cd/dvd controller to quickly skip over tracks you don't care about. Look at the manual and count how many times you need to press your controller to get there.


title: Great old time radio show!

text: Excellent quality audio - good listening with 1950s Cisco Kid radio shows. Good sound effects, decent stories, and humor.


title: Five Stars

text: I like Greg's music


This is one of the best albums I've ever purchased! I got this as a gift for my 18-year-old daughter on cassette, and I've bought multiple copies for my younger girls. They positively LOVE the music here! Thinking about an audio cassette, each "side" is one long continuous song. I like to put this on continuous play all night for my sleeping girls.


title: love BTS

text: This album is fantastic!


title: Fabulous

text: Fabulous


title: Great

text: Great


title: Five Stars

text: great dvd


title: Korn's Hidden Band Member

text: Drop dead gorgeous master magician, Criss Angel, may very well be Korn's hidden band member. Whaddya think Zakk?


title: Electrical overtones and undercurrents cause sparks to fly off the fret board like a prized mad scientist in an absinthe lab

text:
Guitarist Dizzy "Diz" Cortright of Nudeswirl.
"His guitars scream mood swings on acid! Hypnotic Alice in Wonderland astral tripping interlace with deep, dark, temperamental insanity. With wiry cat screeching intensity, his fusion of electrical overtones and undercurrents cause sparks to fly off the fretboard like a prized mad scientist in an absinthe lab. He has an earthy, gentle spirit that peeps through at times to balance his heavy seasoning of tasty riffs. A bit of a gear freak, this multi-faceted artist is well versed at finding just the right sound for his inner genius. His snake charming presence rings excitement. As he captivates his audience, like a sinister bird of prey on the pounce, his sharp talons pierce deep. There's no escape. His ultimate fantasy of entertaining bewitchment is fulfilled. Hear his roar in the big machine." - Karen St. Claire
Featured Band: Press Release April 23, 2016
"Nudeswirl" is a New Jersey Alternative-Metal Heavy Grunge Rock style band formed in 1989 signed to MegaForce records. Hailed by some of their most noted influences, Perry Farrell, John Frusciante, and The Edge, they toured with White Zombie, Danzig, Flotsam and Jetsam, Mindfunk, and performed on the 1992 Lollapalooza side stage. Videos for "F Sharp" and "Buffalo" appeared on MTV's Headbangers Ball, 120 Minutes, and Beavis and Butt-Head. Their combination of metal and grunge at the emergence of the height of the alternative movement is something that wouldn't be approached again by anyone else for many years. Considered a cult classic, this disbanded group is featured as one of the best obscure bands recently uncovered by Hollywood Undiscovered.


title: Five Stars

text: great music


title: Four Stars

text: Nice.


title: Five Stars

text: Love it.


title: NOFX + romance

text: This band is a bit more straight forward punk mixed in with the pop elements rather than high energy amped up pop music that bands like Blink 182 ad Sum 41 popularized at apprx the same time this band made it big.  This is one of their first CDs and the minimalist songwriting is more obvious here than it is in some of the later albums, although this band never did go full on open in their songwriting except during a brief period in the mid-2000's i.e.: COMING HOME.  I don't expect Beethoven when hearing rock music, but I do expect the musical arrangements to be a bit more complex than this.  Not a lot more.  The songs are not outright bad.  They just don't ever take off or gain any traction.


title: BONES lite

text: Not a *bad* album.  It's hard to find a digital/streaming edition that doesn't sound like garbage.  The whole package rings hollow to me.  It's got catchy rhythms and the echoes of good music running through it, but ultimately it pails very much to their debut.  Their upcoming LOVE IS DEAD, so far, is much better (4 singles and only one of them can be criticized as sounding, to me at least, like background music), and has given me a renewed interest in this album.  I used my sister's Amazon Prime free trial to pre-order the standard edition of this album.  I never even opened it.  I sold it to my local CD buyback headquarters (which is now defunct).  I think sometime I might re-buy this if I can find a good price on it.  I'm in no hurry.


title: Track list is Love is a stranger -- eurythmics Whose Zoomin Who - ...

text:
This is not the same item that Mr. Peabody and his colleague wrote reviews for.

Track list is
Love is a stranger -- eurythmics
Whose Zoomin Who - Arethra Franklin
Never Gona Give U Up - Rick Astly
Wax - BridgetoHeart
Perfect - Fairground Attraction

It just kinda goes on like that.  Basically 16 songs that do not define the 80's at all.  I like "Love Is A Stranger" (not a lot), and I love those two big hits that Rick Astley had (one of which is listed above) and I'd say it's a safe bet that the others, which I've never heard of, are good songs, but none of those are even close to being Ultimate.  I don't mind buying this when I finally get some money.  This item has been on Amazon for over a decade and it seems I'm the only one who bothered to notice it enough to say anything about it in public.  Two people are selling it for rather low prices.  I got my info from another website.  The actual release date is 1995.  The cover-art and the "wonder what's behind that door" has me at the throat.  Yes, I know I can stream most if not all of these on Spotify for $0.00.  I might do that before planking down a few bucks.


title: The Best Darn Thing since 2004

text:
I fell in love with "Complicated" when I was 18 years old in the spring of 2002.  I listened to samples of LET GO, the then-upcoming debut CD which the song was from, via the 'net and for some reason that I can't quite comprehend, felt the other songs weren't worth squat and figured it was one of those CDs where there was one good song with 10 songs that were recorded to give the album the appearance of having a reason for its $15 price tag when a CD single with a $5 price tag would have sufficed for the consumer.  Then in the fall of that year I heard "Sk8er Boi" and liked it a lot, looked over the album again, online, and was like "my God, I need to buy this!  What's wrong with me???!"  I spent the rest of the fall listening to the CD extensively, and then, after enjoying the CD which I paid $17 for when you factor the taxman, sold it to the very store I bought it from for $1.  I'm insane, OK?  Let's not make a big deal of it.

So then a couple years later she's got UNDER MY SKIN.  Good CD, doesn't capture the magic of my 18 year old self listening to LET GO in fall of 2002, but it ain't bad.  "Take Me Away" and "Together" were the big highlights for me, the rest of the album was very listenable tho.

Her third CD kinda threw me off in the fact that it lacked all of the introspection of her first two CDs.  I learned to appreciate it for what it is, but nowadays, I find the production to be too muffled.  If the music itself weren't so shallow, it wouldn't be that big of a deal.  The Get Up Kids' SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT had bad production values, but was a very memorable experience b/c of the music.  But THE BEST DAAA THING didn't have the best songwriting or expressionism, so the songs sounding like they were recorded from the inside of a cardboard box sitting in the midst of a busy street is not something I go back to listen to often at all.

Her follow up to that lackluster effort, titled GOODBYE LULLABY, was supposedly a deeper and more introspective Avril Lavigne, and I felt the songs were lacking in originality for one thing, and secondly, the songs were very somber, and, again, the production!: very muddy sounding.  I swear I could hear this kind of "swoosh" in the background, like the album cover - featuring a piano stationed in a swamp w/ Avril sitting atop it - was not just an emotive image, but a warning: "this album sounds like swamp water!".

This song reminds me of LET GO, personally.  It's got the hooks, it's got the emotion, it's got the live-like-u-were-dying attitude of THE BEST DAMN THING and the freshness that should have been found on GOODBYE LULLABY.  It's a great song.  I'm not a big fan of her first single from her upcoming full length, but it's not too shabby either.  It too is better than the songs on GOODBYE LULLABY and the production is superior to that of THE BEST DAMN THING.  I might pre-order her self titled upcoming full length.  I'm like dirt poor so chances are I won't, but I'll just have to see where the wind blows my money (haha).


title: GREAT

text: They are great


title: Great music, loved "musicians"

text: My girls love these albums.


title: Havent really decided yet.

text: I Haven't really had time to go over it all. I am still trying to listen to it.  not sure yet.


title: Four Stars

text: Just as described and fast shipping!


title: fast

text: love it


title: Stunning performance, average sound

text:
This is, in my opinion, the single greatest recording of IL TROVATORE ever made, despite the somewhat muffled Italian TV broadcast sound. Why? For one, because Riccardo Muti follows Verdi’s directions explicitly, not only in tempos but in which high notes to allow and not to allow (there are no high notes at the end of “Di geloso amor” or “Di quella pira” because they are not written). But if that were all, I would equally recommend Muti’s 2000 performance, issued by EMI, which also follows the score exactly. The problem was that in the 2000 performance he had an old, wobby baritone (Leo Nucci) and a mezzo with a fluttery, overripe vibrato (Violeta Urmana), whereas in 1977 he had the services of Matteo Manuguerra and Fiorenza Cossotto.

This is, in my view, Cossotto’s finest Azucena. Not only does she sing rather more dramatically here than in the past, but for once she sings the trills (most of them, anyway) in “Stride la vampa.” Carlo Cossutta was a good tenor who sometimes pushed the voice too far, as when he sang Otello, but his Manrico is right for him. Manuguerra, one of the greatest Verdi baritones of his time, rarely had the chance to record and, to the best of my knowledge, Gilda Cruz-Romo never made a commercial opera recording. Both are in super voice here, as is basso Augostino Ferrin who likewise sings his shakes in the opening scene. (Cossutta even takes a stab at the trills in “Ah si, ben mio.”)

The downside of this recording is the muffled sound. Alas, nothing much can be done about this, because when you try to brighten it up the singers’ high notes begin to “blast” and break up. But I’ve heard and owned far worse-sounding recordings than this, and considering the extremely high quality of the singing and conducting it’s difficult to think of any other TROVATORE nearly as good. Cruz-Romo is especially brilliant, and not just vocally. In the last act, you can hear her heart breaking during the “Miserere” and “Tu vedrai che amore”: it’s quite an acting job, even finer than anything Callas did in this role. It’s the kind of performance that I find is “accumulative,” that is, as you listen to the whole thing in one long session you begin to appreciate what these superb artists were able to bring to the table and how Muti held them all together. Highly recommended.


title: Best of the historic “Rigolettos”

text:
Good old Amazon, listing reviews of three different “Rigolettos,” none of which is the recording featured on this page (Cotrubas-Domingo-Cappuccilli, Sutherland-Pavarotti-Miles, Popp-Aragall-Weikl). Well, let’s review the actual recording at hand, shall we?

I was scouring the Internet to re-listen to Leonard Warren’s 1950 studio recording of “Rigoletto” when I accidentally tripped across this one. I admit having my doubts, as much as I loved Warren’s interpretation of the title role, because I know from bitter experience that both Bidu Sayão and Jussi Björling had a bad tendency to distort the music in live performances. I had also never heard any opera conducted by Cesare Sodero, and wondered if he would be better or worse than the miserable Emil Cooper and Fritz Stiedry who succeeded him at the Met. Imagine my surprise to discover an oustanding performance fairly bursting with drama!

First and foremost, of course, is Warren in the title role. Here his voice is even fresher than it was in 1950 and he revels in the character. His “Cortigianni” is sung with the imagination and sensitivity of a great lieder singer: listen to the way he colors his tones, pulls back on the volume, then lunges forward. He begins his inventive with both anger and hurt in his voice, and ends with a pleading tone that will break your heart. He doesn’t have the technique to sing “Si, vendetta” with the rapid triplets, but he does something even more interesting: he starts it softly and slowly, gradually building up a head of steam as Gilda begins to realize what he is singing about and does her best to dissuade him. A very dramatically interesting moment.

Sayão, for the most part, is surprisingly clean here. Granted, she occasionally indulges in her little sobs and whines which so mar her live Met performances, but in this instance they are at a minimum and, when done, they actually enhance the drama. Gilda is, after all, a 16-year-old, shelted young woman who is abducted and raped by the brutish Duke. The fatal flaw in her character is her inability to let the S.O.B. die when he should have. She sings but one false note, the very last one at the end of “Caro nome” where she goes badly flat; otherwise, her singing is musically accurate and surprisingly touching. One of her few great performances.

Björling is Björling. His small voice, well recorded, fairly explodes with energy and brilliant color, and he impresses himself on you with tremendous vitality, but he—more so than Sayão—often indulges in holding notes longer than their written duration. It’s a small price to pay, however, for such an overwhelmingly committed performance.

Sodero is a bit relaxed in places but overall conducts a well-paced performance. His reading of the storm scene in the last act is as powerful as Toscanini’s, and he elicits surprisingly fine playing from the generally third-rate Met Opera Orchestra and chorus of that era. A shame he died two years later at the age of 61, leaving the Italian wing of the Met open to the arrival of that stick-in-the-mud Stiedry.

The two biggest drawbacks are, of course, the 1945 broadcast sound, which is clear but two-dimensional and somewhat “hissy,” and the fact that the Met not only allowed but encouraged cuts in the music. Not only are “E il sol dell’anima” and “Addio, addio” cut, so too are “Tutte le feste” and other moments. And of course, “Possenti amor mi chiamo” doesn’t even exist in this era.

That being said, this is still the historic “Rigoletto” of choice—much better than any of the mono studio recordings made between 1928 and 1956 (yes, even better than the overrated Callas-Gobbi recording, mostly because Giuseppe di Stefano sings the rhythms wrong in the Act 1 Scene 1 finale and in “Parmi veder le lagrime”). My favorite recording of all time, however, is the DVD version with Paolo Gavanelli, Christine Schäfer, Marcelo Alvarez and conductor Edward Downes, but for those who know of it there is also another superb version made back in the 1970s with the vastly underrated soprano Margherita Rinaldi, Rolando Panerai and Franco Bonisolli.


title: Mödl's Leonore will make your hair stand on end!

text:
Since Amazon seems to have placed reviews here of performances by Bruno Walter and Karl Böhm, I thought it might be nice to have a review of this actual recording.

This live performance of October 12, 1953 is in most ways not only superior to Furtwängler’s studio recording, begun the next day and made over a week, but also shows what is wrong with most other recordings and performances (including the Toscanini, Klemperer and Abbado versions). Not only does the conductor pace the opera effectively (though, being Furtwängler, not perfectly), but he knows how to BUILD DRAMA, not only with the orchestra but also with a superb cast of singers who not only have fine voices but also create CHARACTERS. Granted, Windgassen isn’t quite as fine a Florestan as Jon Vickers, but then, no one was…certainly not Julius Patzak, who bleats his way through the role on the highly-overrated 1950 performance. Martha Mödl is possibly the finest Leonore on records, to my mind even better than Flagstad in either her 1941 or 1950 performances, although Flagstad sings nobly and with commitment.

In five places I found Furtwängler’s studio performance a bit better: the second half of the opening Jacquino-Marzelline duet, the Rocco-Pizarro duo, the “Abscheulischer” and prisoner’s chorus (Mödl is too far off-mike in the live performance) and the vocal portion (but not the orchestral introduction) of “Gott! Welch dunkel hier.” Otherwise, this live performance has it all over the studio version. Not only are Furtwängler’s tempos more consistent and less erratic (his fans well know that he had a bad habit of speeding up and slowing down the music at whim, for no particularly good reason), but in most cases there is more energy, feeling, and forward momentum in this live performance has an undercurrent of menace missing from most of the studio version. The sound quality is certainly not optimal but better overall than the RAI “Ring.” But by and large, this is a performance to obtain for the three most important principals, Leonore, Pizarro and Florestan, along with some wonderful conducting. I only gave it four stars because of the limited mono sound—good for its day, but not optimal. As an overall performance, I still prefer the Flagstad-Maison-Bruno Walter performance, but this one has Martha Mödl (and better sound) which gives it an edge to those who won’t be able to stand 1941 radio transcription disc sonics


title: The great Cerquetti

text:
The year was 1956.  The world was arguing the merits of Maria Callas vs. Renata Tebaldi - the power of dramatic interpretation vs. a beautiful voice - when an entirely new soprano burst on the scene.  She was still very young, only 26 years old, and had a huge lirico spinto voice of enormous power and focus.  She was also highly musical, meaning that she did not take liberties with tempo or stretching the line; she had an excellent technique for a voice so large, lacking only a cleanly defined trill.  And she could drive audiences to the point of madness over the sound and fire in her voice.  Her name was Anita Cerquetti.

Like the young Callas, she was very heavy, topping the scales at about 250 lbs, and she wasn't very pretty.  Yet all that was forgiven when she opened her mouth and sang.  Within two years, Cerquetti became the darling of both Italian audiences and musicians, each of which admired her for different reasons.  She lacked the almost demonic madness of Callas, yet still came within hailing range of the great Greek-American diva.  And she sang an incredible range of roles, from Cherubini to verismo, all with impeccable taste and flawless execution.  In 1958, after Callas' infamous "Rome walkout" in a production of "Norma" for which the management had hired no understudy, Cerquetti was subsequently rushed in to take over the role.  She did so with aplomb, marking herself as one of the great singing-actresses of the age.

By 1960, it was all over.  At age 30, Cerquetti suffered a strange malady, paralysis of her vocal cords.  Doctors were baffled in one so young, but ascribed it to over-singing.  Cerquetti gracefully retired from the stage, leaving behind only two commercial recordings - an opera recital that showed her gifts to full advantage, and a complete recording of Ponchielli's "La Gioconda" that didn't - and several "live" recordings in which her powers were in full bloom.  This recital draws from those sources, a 1958 recital in which she sang the aria from "La Wally" and "O Re de Cieli" from Spontini's "Agnese di Hohenstaufen," one of her signature encore pieces, as well as several famous complete performances, among them Cherubini's "Gli Abencerragi" conducted by Giulini, Weber's "Oberon" (in Italian) conducted by Gui, Verdi's "Ernani" conducted by Mitropoulos, "Forza del Destino" conducted by Sanzogno, "I Vespri Siciliani" conducted by Mario Rossi.  These were legendary performances, then; they remain vital and tremendously exciting today.  No soprano since, not even Elena Suliotis or Carol Vaness or Karita Mattila, has quite captured the qualities that Cerquetti brought to the world.  She was like Deborah Voigt in overdrive, just as big and beautiful a voice with all the passion and dramatic fire that Voigt so often lacks.

Anita Cerquetti settled down, got married and had children after her early retirement.  Five years later, her voice came back, but she had no proclivity to revive her career.  How could she possibly have topped, or even equaled, what she had done?  Better to let sleeping dogs lie and let her reputation rest on her youthful accomplishments.  And what accomplishments they were.  I defy you to listen to this recital and not be moved, thrilled, and appreciative of her great gifts.  By the time you are in the cabaletta of "Mare, superbo mare" ("Ozean zu ungeheuer" in Italian), your heart will be in your throat.  Cerquetti had that kind of effect on her listeners.  She grabbed them in her thrall and did not let go until she stopped singing.  The spell still works after a half-century; Cerquetti is still great.

This is a desert-island recital.  Put it alongside your Callas, Chaliapin, Vickers, Gobbi and Terfel records.  They are the only singers who were in her class; they represent an operatic world gone and vanished, like a morning mist burned off by the sun, but in this case the mist has been bottled and preserved for future enjoyment - if, indeed, anyone in the future will care much.  Anita Cerquetti was one of a kind.


title: Nice

text: I initially heard a Tuff song from an internet radio station and thought I would check them out.  This album is great with some really awesome songs.  However the recording sounds like it may have been from a tape or maybe just lower quality.  There's some high pitched feedback on some of the songs that make it a little difficult to listen to.  The CD showed up autographed with a couple of buttons, which was super badass.


title: Take your pick

text: To describe this album in one word: Dull. Monotonous. Irritating. Take your pick.


title: Great Holiday Music

text: This CD has been one of my favorites and it is an old CD.  I was so glad to find it on Amazon as I wanted to order several copies for next year's Christmas presents!  It arrived well within the alloted time frame and was very well packaged.  Amazon continues to be one of my favorite shopping sources.... Thanks much, EP


title: A++

text: Love it!


title: Narnia Fans will love this.

text: If you are a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia you will enjoy this book.  It offers songs that span all of the books and if you have read them all you will readily identify what each song refers to.


title: Five Stars

text: As described...thanks!


title: feeds my soul

text: reminds me of my mother and grandparents, the songs they sang and records they played.  a couple brought me to tears because i remember my mother singing with "Tennessee" Ernie Ford - How Great Thou Art, Precious Lord.  those 2 were songs she sang to my children when they were infants until she died.  they still remember her singing to them.


title: Good album.  Better than Poetics (mejor que Poetics)

text:
Panda moved away from the heavy synthesizer sound they used in Poetics.  Thanks goodness.  I like this album much better.

Panda uso demasiados teclados en Poetics.  En este album, regresan mas al sonido de guitarras que los habia identificado en el pasado.


title: Excellent music score

text: I waited for this CD for years, but due to the price and the limited quantity in production, was surprised by the low price.<br />The music is very moving, relaxing and brings to mind a distant memory.


title: Longing for an Encore Perfomance

text: Such a beautiful voice. Sad to learn it is now silenced yet thrilled to admire the songs which Yao Beina has blessed us with.


title: Five Stars

text: A great compilation. A must for any Beatles fan.


title: Lovely, comforting easy to listen to music.

text: Love this CD.  Only problem is the format is UK and wont play through my computer.  Music is beautiful, lovely voice,


title: Mix up with mail, but great customer service

text:
The mail got mixed up and this had to be forwarded (we moved). With COVID, shipping overseas was delayed. But, it got to us eventually and the seller even gave us a replacement, saying we could keep it. We ended up with 2 copies. Thank you for your generosity!

This CD is the best. Relaxing, beautiful, classic Kokia.


title: I actually have this, on cassette-the music is great, current "price point", not so much.

text: Loved the original! Was going to update with a CD, but, at $90, forget it.<br />Edit, January 2023: Now only $234.00 shipped...hahahahaha, no way man...cannot recommend.


title: Awesome

text: Great listen.


title: Andi Smith is so, so funny.

text: I love all of Andi's stuff. Her sense of humor just cracks me up, plus her accent is pretty awesome too.


title: Monsta X is the best!

text: Did not work in my CD boombox or car CD player... :(


title: Cool Band, Great CD

text: Great!  thank you!


title: Outrageously Swinging Band in the Kaempfert Manner...

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Wow... just wow.. this band swings like h....!!!

For starters, let's talk about the choice of tunes... "Woodchopper's Ball," "One O'Clock Jump," "Two O'Clock Jump," "Intermission Riff," etc., all borrowed from the masters of the Swing Era. There's no doubt that Kaempfert puts the usual touch with the strings and chorus that came to be his hallmarks but don't let that deter you from the fact that this rhythm section drives these hard swinging tunes like a well-oiled machine. The brass cuts through like a razor sharp knife and the reeds are every bit as impressive.

It's a great album, well-recorded and executed the way a big band recording ought to be. The only weak link in the chain are the original tunes towards the end, which, in my opinion, lack the spark that Kaempfert's tip-o-the-hat to his American big band idols possess. Even so, it's an enjoyable trip back in time and you'll be smiling ear to ear.... or rolling up the rug for an extended jitterbug session.

In short, love it!


title: The Swan Song for Miss Boswell

text:
For Boswell Sisters and Connee Boswell fans, this album is a "must have," for this is Miss Boswell's final album. After this LP was cut, she only made one more commercially released record, a 45RPM single on the independent Charles label from 1963.

For those new to the Boswell legacy, you will be interested to know that Connee had been making records since 1925, so when this Design album hit the market in 1958, she was already a well-established and highly influential jazz and popular singer. Her career had spanned several recording companies, with her first record (along with her sisters Martha and Vet, the Boswell Sisters) was made in New Orleans in 1925 for Victor. There were a few sides released on the Okeh and Victor labels in 1930, then a series of records by Connee and the Boswell Sisters on Brunswick and Decca. After the Boswell Sisters broke up in 1936, she continued recording for Decca until 1946, briefly recorded a few sides for Apollo, returned to Decca in 1951-1956, back to RCA Victor and finally, two LP's made for Design in 1958.

When this record was released, jazz and vocal big band standards still somewhat shared the charts with Rock and Roll, though the era of the jazz pop vocalist was passing. Also, Connee was past her prime and as one fan has said, the fabric of her voice had begun to unravel by the time this record was made. That's not to say her singing isn't top knotch-- she does a fine job here but this isn't her best work.

The tracks:

Everything I've Got Belongs to You
You're Nearer
I Could Write a Book
My Funny Valentine
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
My Romance
The Lady Is a Tramp
Bewitched
Where or When
There's a Small Motel

My personal favorite is "Where or When."

As to the recording quality itself, the records are available in high fidelity mono or hi-fi stereophonic; however, I will warn any purchaser of the LP's (or the less common reel-to-reel) that the stereo versions suffer from exceptionally poor engineering, what might be best described as an experimental stereo, resulting in odd effects and at times, Connee being drowned out by the orchestra. This makes the listening experience less than stellar.

So all of that being said, you decide you want to give a listen but you don't have a record player or reel-to-reel player? Since this album has never been released on a properly remastered CD with this cover, you'll have to shop around for a long out-of-print CD called "An Evening with Connee Boswell," on the Pickwick label.

Enjoy!


title: If you like America, Firefall

text: If you like America, Firefall, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, etc., you will love this band.  It's really too bad they didn't record more!


title: Cassettastic

text: Great product it’s great they have this on here. Mac demarco does it again, even tho at this point it’s time to leave the cassette band wagon. It’s got to mainstream


title: love it

text: love it


I have some other Phil Hendrie CD's.  This isn't quite as good but it is still vintage Phil.


title: Amazing!

text:
I wish I could give this CD tn stars. :D Kim Sung Kyu (whom I dub the Snuggly One) and his solo album are fantastic. I CANNOT get enough of this CD; it's hard to choose a favorite song, though I think "41 Days" wins the prize. All I can say is get this CD! You will not be disappointed!

Oh, and it's packaged beautifully, and the book has pretty pictures. :)


title: Can never get enough TPAHBS

text: A must have for every TPAHBS fan


title: Blast from the past.

text: This is such a good CD. I'm so glad I got it. I used to see it in my mothers collection but never paid attention to it. Now that mom is no longer with me I. Saw the cd and took a chance in buying it. It was the best thing I've done<br /> The music is so beautiful and brought many memories.


title: Great memories

text: I used it to play all day on my sisters death anniversary .


title: Never fails me

text: I love that this music connects me to my grand parents and my mother. May they rest in peace. When I was little I'd hear them playing this music and singing so happy. I have looked for so long for these cds. I know now that I should of gone to Amazon first!!! 😍♥😁


title: Getting What i paid for.

text: What I liked the least is I didn't get this one.  I even forgot all about it.


title: Five Stars

text: Ok


title: Awesome

text: In great shape and received it super fast!!


title: Enjoying the music

text: Christmas gift.


title: eh....not a fan

text: Gets repetitive and whiney


title: Beautiful instrumental worship CD

text: Terry MacAlmon instrumental-what can I say?  So beautiful!!!  Relaxing to play for meditating on the Lord or as background music that fills your space with beautiful praise.  I highly recommend this CD!


title: Five Stars

text: great


title: Awesome CD!

text: The best CD I've purchased since The Joshua Tree.


title: Rip Off

text: The description clearly states that it’s a factory sealed cd. It’s just some nicely packaged pictures and junk. I was expecting that cd. Disappointing.


title: All of her hits!

text: Great  CD


title: like myself.

text: Kind of out of date , like myself.


title: Love it

text: I love it wow just wow


title: Fabulous Talent!

text: What a great way to celebrate the season. My husband loved this too. We took it on our trip to a friends for Christmas! Perfect for the road trip! Very talented young people. A great addition to my Christmas music library.


title: The Title Says It All!

text: I give this five stars because it is exactly what it appears to be.  This is not a slick studio production for the mass market.  Its a master finger-style arranger/composer "sittin' back pickin' some great stuff.  While the rest of us were listening to and admiring Chet, John Knowles is one of the pickers Chet was listening to and admiring.


title: Find Memory

text: Wonderful find for my Jukebox and reminds me of high school!


title: Great song

text: Loved this song when I heard it from the movie. Just wish more US stores would stock stuff like this locally.


title: Sound isn't that great.

text: Low sound quality.


title: WORSHIP GOD

text: GREAT WORSHIP MUSIC ❤GATEWAY CHURCH 🙌🏽✝🎉


title: Five Stars

text: Great product great price


title: Great product

text: Great singer


title: I loved them so much

text: My mom bought this box set when I was just a kid. As I got older, I would play these on my little record player, over and over. Sometimes, I would cry as I sang along. I loved them so much. All of the old favorites are in this box, and some I had never heard before. I have the entire 5 record set memorized now, which has come in so handy as the mom of a colicky baby... I have hours and hours of lullaby material. Thanks, Simon & Garfunkel!


title: Great series!

text: Based on good reviews, I bought all 6 in the series.  The first one I listened to was so relaxing and brought me such peace.  And another I use at night to help me fall asleep and as I wake up every 2 hours due to insomnia from menopause.  I highly recommend the series.


title: Five Stars

text: Nice CD


title: Five Stars

text: Great Music to cook to.


title: One Star

text: Not so great.


title: Music that fills your soul!

text: I have not seen the film but I am so happy to have the CD. It's very short, only five songs, but it's extremely beautiful. The genre is a very good mix of classical & pop.


title: Music lover

text: Awesome song. Great quality


title: Great to be able to find "old" recordings!

text: A beautiful, easy listening classic.  So enjoy Gleason's arrangements and interpretations.


title: Five Stars

text: Great Easy Listening!!!!  Love performers..both Beegie and Jack J.!!!


title: Piano Solo

text: I am singing solo for Christmas Cantata...this is just what I needed. Wonderful example why I love Amazon.com. You need something - you will probably find it.


title: It’s The Who

text: It was unexpected and it’s live! Other reviews mentioned the songs go quite at the end duh- I think The Kids Are Alright does too, whatever it’s meaningless. This is The Who, so the price here is ridiculous, find it for under $25. The sound is awesome. So Daltrey , Pete and Zach f. Starkey continue in 2022, Tommy recently put out having Daltrey sing lead solo is fabulously different, and his voice was fixed with an operation in Boston.  But this Blues… Who disc is live songs we’ve all heard before… play Bargain and it’s worth it.


title: The Best 20 songs?

text: Nice and all classic songs, but limited. Sounds of Summer is cheaper but has 30 songs! This collection is more fun and everyone knows the additional 10 songs, most everyone. Some “musician” gave one star, but I’ve seen The Beach Boys 5 times...and with this cd’s excellent sound quality—only 5 stars works!


title: Yeah yeah yeah

text: Way back in the eighties, before cds, I bought the vinyl Beatles live at the Hollywood bowl. They clean it up and almost stereo, screams separated from the boys pretty excellent performance when they can’t hear themselves or one another, or barely. This 4 cd package is that repeated on 3 cds supposedly at venues around the world- because it’s never announced where they are!? I am not interested in the 4th cd which is radio stuff.


title: and my new favorite cd.

text: Soothing, relaxing, and my new favorite cd.


title: Great memories

text: Great memories.


title: Great album!

text: Sarah Tiana is a very funny comedian. If you want to hear more from her, check out her eps on the Ari Shaffir Skeptic Tank Podcast. A very moving and interesting look into her love life. And go see her live too and i can't wait to get another album from her.


title: Brings back great memories of the 70s/80s

text: I remember listening this album back in 1979 and was addicted the all the songs.  Such great classics - every song on this album.  Listened to the album again last night.  It was like being back in 70s/80s again.  If you from that era you will enjoy it.


title: I bought t this CD in the blind. I ...

text: I bought t this CD in the blind. I heard music from Klingande this listed... this was definitiely not a CD I wanted, had I'd know about the return policy it would have been gone! (horrible music, well... not my taste rather)...


title: Exceedingly Divine

text: Nice to find a very well coordinated collection of first class music by a very talented artist like Anna Hawkins.Rare in this day to have a great team arrange a work such as this devoted to God.The bonus tracks alone are worth the price of the CD in my humble opinion.Very pleased with the purchase.


title: Worth It To Me.

text: I like this album and hearing it in 5.1 is worth the price (to me).


title: Great harmony

text: Enjoy this type of music. Good replacement for FM broadcast.


title: Five Stars

text: Was a gift and the person loved it!


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: Was so glad I could find it again

text: I owned this cd a while ago, but misplaced it!!! Was so glad I could find it again, it's an oldie but goodie, so I bought two!


title: Nice assortment!

text:
WRR is a public classical radio station in the Dallas area. This CD is a collection of carols from their annual (not sure if they still do it) caroling at the Adolphus hotel.

I enjoy listening to this collection. It's live, as the applause clearly shows.

This is a choral collection featuring the groups listed in the track listing below (there are 14 tracks):

1 - Holiday Moods (Medley) [Dallas Symphony Chorus]
  a. Deck the Halls
  b. O Christmas Tree
  c. Here We Come a Wassailing
  d. Carol of the Bells
  e. Jingle Bells
2 - Christmas Portrait (Medley) [Highland Park Presbyterian Church Chamber Chorale]
  a. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
  b. The Christmas Song
  c. We Need a Little Christmas
3 - Sleigh Ride [Dallas Symphony Chorus]
4 - Spanish Allelu [Women's Choir of Dallas]
5 - Do You Hear What I Hear? [Turtle Creek Chorale]
6 - White Christmas (Dallas Variation) [Dallas Symphony Chorus]
7 - Song of the Faithful (Medley) [Women's Choir of Dallas]
  a. O Come All Ye Faithful
  b. Little Star
  c. The First Noel
  d. The King of Us All
  e. On a Starlit Night
  f. Silent Night
8 - Ave Maria [Women's Chorus of Dallas]
9 - Masters in This Hall [Turtle Creek Chorale]
10 - Angels We Have Heard on High [Turtle Creek Chorale]
11 - The Twelve Days of Christmas [Highland Park Presbyterian Church Chamber Chorale]
12 - Bethlehemu [Texas Boys Choir]
13 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas [Dallas Symphony Chorus]
14 - Peace Peace [Turtle Creek Chorale]


title: Episode list

text:
Episode listing:

Series 9, #12 "The Call of the West"
Series 10, #6 "The Last Smoking Seagoon" (the final show)
Series 5, #15 "1985"*
Series 7, #17 "Shifting Sands"

* According to purists, the notes incorrectly state that the original broadcast was 08 Feb 1955, but the correct original broadcast date for this show is 04 Jan 1955.  Apparently, this show was rebroadcast as #20 on 08 Feb 1955


title: Episode listing

text:
Episode listing:

Series 4, #23 "The Greatest Mountain in the World"
Series 5, #8 "The Mystery of the Marie Celeste (solved)"
Series 5, #9 "The Last Tram (from Clapham)"
Series 5, #11 "The Spanish Suitcase"

I have all of these; the last three are all about equal; I'd give a slight edge to "The Mystery of the Marie Celeste (solved)"


title: A+ Seller & Product

text: Great for a BB collection, never saw this CD before-


title: LOVED IT GROWING UP

text: had this on cassette tape..LOVED IT GROWING UP, GREAT WAY TO LEARN BIBLE VERSES AND CATCHY TUNES


title: iIt is pure Spain

text: This is an AWESOME cd


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: One Star

text: not able to listen the cd is BLANK


title: For some people

text: Ok not what I was looking for


title: good cd

text: just a nice quiet cd to listen to at meal time: kind of space age music: will use again: real good flute!!!


title: Four Stars

text: good seminar


title: Four Stars

text: nice music.


title: Four Stars

text: nice. would have liked a few more songs on it


title: Four Stars

text: peaceful praise.


title: Old hymns done with beauty and simplicity

text: Love having the beauty yet simplicity she brings to old hymns. Wonderful.


title: Great music

text: BTS ARMY all the way. You go boys, you rock!


title: Don't mistake for the other mercy killers

text: Wasn't any song info on this cd so I figured it was the same as the other & get a better deal but not. 5 songs on this, none from the other, not even sure it's the same band & nothing like the the other or to my liking.


title: Five Stars

text: Good music, fast shipping


title: Amazing album

text: First heard In the Game song and love it. Rest of the album is equally as good.


title: Happy

text: Great music.  Great price.  When I ordered, I thought I was getting Karaoke, but happy with the CD anyway..


title: Love that Marty Goetz

text: I love everything Marty does musically.


title: Two Awesome Voices

text: I had no idea who the young man singing with Cynthia Erivo was, and didn't care. After seeing her in the play,  The Color Purple, I just wanted to listen to her voice again. Since the cast album is a few weeks away from release,  I tried this cd. I hate people who always say, "Oh, my God!", but,  honestly,  "Oh, my God!!!!" These are two of the most beautiful, complimentary voices you will ever hear!  They each sing by themselves, but there are a couple duets. The music reminds me almost of show tunes, though mostly slower, sometimes haunting  tunes. It's just such a beautiful album!


title: awesome CD

text: absolutely love this CD.works well and my vehicle and in home devices. well packaged and shipped very quickly. Very pleased


title: ZELDA FUN

text: Zelda is AWESOME, and my 12 year old son loves to listen to all the music and effects on this CD.


title: Five Stars

text: Bought it for a friend who was thrilled.


title: Five Stars

text: perfect


title: Beautiful soothing songs

text: Soothing for all ages. Beautiful


title: The Beginnings Of The Jesus Movement At Calvary Chapel In Music

text:
Larry Norman is cited as having the first major label Jesus Music release on Capitol Records in 1968. Shortly after that, a small church in Costa Mesa, California would suddenly find itself the epi-center of the Jesus Movement in the United States, with tremors that are still being felt today!

Under the watchful eye of pastor Chuck Smith, a new record label was born to be used to spread the music that was being birthed at Calvary Chapel. Those first two albums were "The Everlasting Living Jesus Music Concert" and "Maranatha! 2". Those two classic albums, which launched the careers and ministries of artists like Love Song, The Way, Children Of The Day, Gentle Faith and Debby Kerner plus many others, are included on this first of four "Collections", which include all but one song that were included on the first seven Maranatha! albums.

Over all, the transfer to digital and remastering is quite nice, with only a few "defects" and wobbles from the original two track master tapes apparent. These re-issues were only sold in limited numbers and will not be re-issued again, so they are becoming quite collectible AND expensive so if you don't have a copy yet, the longer you wait, the more it may cost you. A word to the wise, make sure you exhaust all other sites online before buying as you may be able to find a cheaper source.

Maranatha! Collection Volume 1 Performers and Songs:

1) Love Song - Little Country Church

2) Blessed Hope - Something More

3) Country Faith - Two Roads

4) All Groups - Holy, Holy, Holy

5) Gentle Faith - The Shepard

6) Debby Kerner - Behold I Stand At The Door

7) The Way - If You Will Believe

8) Love Song - Maranatha

9) Children Of The Day - For Those Tears

10) Country Faith - Come Quickly Jesus

11) The Way - Jesus Is All That We Need

12) Denny Stahl - The Son In My Life

13) Blessed Hope - Never The Day

14) Selah - He Lives

15) Debby Kerner - The Peace That Passes Understanding

16) The Way - Jesus Is The One

17) Country Faith - Ballad Of The Lukewarm

18) Ken Gulliksen - Charity

If you were a part of the Jesus Movement during 1970 - 1972, you probably are very familiar with the music on this CD. If you don't have this re-issue of the original vinyl albums, you should get a copy while they are still easy to get!


title: G-R-E-A-T album: NO kidding. I have had this L.P. since 1963.

text:
Mine got lost in a move. But I'm going to replace it soooon. Great acoustics; you really HAVE TO hear it to believe it.
"Speak Low" piano / drums wow goosbumps. (NO I am not gay.)
GREAT album.
thanks for reading


I absolutely love "The Song of Crazy Horse." I'll fully admit that this song (parts 1 and 2, or one live long version of both at the end of the CD) is the main reason I bought the album, but it's so good that's worth 5 stars to me by itself.


title: Sound so pristine it touches your heart

text: Wow, wow wow!!  A product that actually delievers on it's claim.  From the moment this CD started I could feel the absolutely pristine sound cleansing the atmosphere.  So let me tell you, I'd had challenges in my kitchen.  A year and a half ago on the coldest night of the entire winter the neighbor upstairs pipe froze and burst and completely flooded my kitchen.  My kitchen had to be gutted from ceiling to 2 walls to floor.  Some new wiring all new cabinets it was a total remodel.  I had to move out of the condo it was so extensive.  Then, just a little over a year later, there was a slow leak in the wall that caused problems in my newly remodeled and beautiful kitchen.  Not normal to have two such events and so close together.  It has taken a while to deal with this and it's still not totally done.  I thought I'd like to play this CD in the kitchen and yes!  It has cleansed the energy and it feels so nice in there once again.  This CD is available from Billy Topa Tate's center in Evanston, IL.  They sent it quickly.  One more thing, this may be just me, but I find I like to play this Enhancement at a much lower and softer level than I use for music.  It seems more mysterious and effective at a soft volume.  Very effective and cleansing.


title: DEFECTIVE !

text: This CD is defective.  It plays the first two songs okay.  The 3rd one you wait about 1 minute (60 seconds) and it starts to play.  The rest of the CD doesn't play at all - just a series of clicks.  I'd like to return it for a full refund including shipping.  Hopefully this particular CD is a dud.


title: Great evening listening.

text: Very nice collection for evening listening.  Kirshbaum should be more famous then he is. Indeed, he has played in groups with some of the superstars.  Who knows why these things happen that way.


title: A good gift to get someone interested in classical music

text: This is a good introduction to the world of classical piano.  You get to hear at least two very fine pianists -- Earl Wild and Ralph Votapek.  The sound is average.  The vinyl of the album was my introduction to the world of classical piano.  There are some interesting pieces here.  The truncated version of the Rach #2 works for me.  I was surprised when I heard the real, longer version.  The Slaughter on 10th Avenue piece is rarely performed and this is a good version.  All in all, if you want to get someone started on a musical journey, this is a good gift.


title: 20th century American works for small orchestra

text: This is a nice collection of obscure 20th century works by American composers, for small orchestra.  The sound is not sumptuous, but it is clear, and the interpretations are convincing.  Standouts are Nicholas Flagello's Adoration,  Barlow's Winter's Passed, and Wilson's Dedication.  It is a somber, evocative album, good for a winter night by the fire.  I would call the bulk of the music neo-romantic, mostly tonal with some dissonance.  If you are looking for something different, this is pretty good.


title: Great Grieg

text: If you love Grieg's orchestral versions of these pieces, you'll equally love the piano versions played here by Katsaris.  His playing is crisp, but never loses the romantic side of these compositions.  The warm piano sound is very good.  I have owned this disc since it came out 30 years ago and it has never lost its charm.


title: Heavenly lyrical voice, good song selections, good arrangements

text: This has become a favorite in our house.  We listened to it twice in a row the first two times we put it on.  Summer has a clear, lyrical voice.  Purists will say it is not an A+ voice it sure is pleasant to listen to.  An obvious comparison is with Katherine Jenkins, and Ms. Jenkins has a somewhat stronger voice, but I slightly prefer the softer edges of Summer's voice.  I think this will appeal to both fans of classical and pop music.


title: Perfect for baby and young children

text: Sherri Huffman has a very soothing (and good) voice.  The musical accompaniment is soothing.  As they get older, the kids will enjoy the lyrics to the songs.  Highly recommended.