title: Avoid all cd's, made by Emporio

text:
I remember buying the original "best of Tight Fit" back in 1984, released on vinyl by Jive records, and loving every bit of it. Bought this CD, thinking it would be the same. Instead, this CD is just another cheap'o budget lable, that have simply got some of the group back together, and re-recorded the tracks, sometime in the early 1990's. Simply horrifying.

My advice to record companies is, if you can't find the original recordings, please, please, please, (i'm absolutely begging), don't insult the artist or the group, with releasing a al-cheap-o version of their work.


title: Excellent selection of Genesis tunes

text:
Most of my Genesis listening experience is from the 1970's when I was a teenager, and the local AOR station used to play some of it on weekends.

When I saw this CD in Starbucks years ago I bought it immediately - and then discovered that Genesis was returning to the stage for a reunion tour. My sister and I got tickets and we played this CD on the way to the concert.

I really love the studio versions of the songs, and I'm very happy with the selection. I even like the playlist in the order it's in.  The version of Squonk on this CD is my favorite version.  You hardly ever hear Genesis in my neck of the woods now (Florida), other than standards post-Peter Gabriel. So this is a refreshing look back over the past several decades. The liner notes are pretty neat too, they explain why they picked each selection for the collection.

Sound quality is excellent.


title: Fantastic Group

text: I became familiar with this group due to my obsession with the Eurovision Song Contest, and now I am obsessing over KEiiNO.  With a pop sound and very dance able rhythm you get the ethereal addition of the Sami language.  Special thanks to Marc & Lukas GmbH without you I wouldn't have access  to this disc.


title: The item had a rip in it's cover. It was a gift, damage not noticed until opened.

text: Would have been happy with the album. But the damage made it a little embarrassing.


title: Beautiful music!

text: So grateful to have found this ...it’s not available anywhere else!


title: very good

text: very good songs


title: Disappointed

text: I’m very disappointed that the printed lyrics were not included.


title: Cool color

text: Great vinyl


title: Rocking!

text: This is a great disk. The band really cooks and Ian really kicks butt! They really do play as a band, this is a solid and hard-rockin' effort, they are tight. There are some instrumentals and some fusion-influenced  parts, but mainly it's like a road-tested bar band with great chops. More  straight-ahead compared to Saga. Ian plays his heart out. I like it!


Featuring a great blend of vocal harmony and humor, not to mention an outstanding band behind them, in "Standing Room Only," the Diamonds deliver a wonderful walk down memory lane.  Not giving this must-have CD five stars is purely subjective on my part, based on what sounds to me like occasional effects of microphone arrangements that slightly impede the group's famous close-knit vocal arrangements.  If you remember (or, still enjoy) great songs from the late 50s and early 60s, you'll love "Standing Room Only" performed by one of Rock 'n' Roll's longest running musical groups.


title: Five Stars

text: I love it.


title: Five Stars

text: Great cd in excellent shape.


title: Great purchase!

text: I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it! The sound quality is excellent. Larry and all the other artists on there sound great.


title: Five Stars

text: truly awesome EmmyLou album


title: Jennifer Warnes became a major solo interpreter of his songs.

text: I love how Jennifer Warnes and Sharon Robinson emerged from Leonard Cohen's back-up singers to become co-producers, soloists, and arrangers of his great songs. Jennifer was the only one whom Cohen trusted to make an album arranging and singing all the songs herself, like a personal greatest hits record. Everybody knew Warnes had a powerful voice, as inher song "The Time of My Life," but she was a major interpreter, and belter, of his most powerful anthems, as you can see on his live performances in London.


title: This is a great CD, that will let you travel down memory ...

text: This is a great CD, that will let you travel down memory lane, if you grew up in the, 50's or 60's. I really enjoyed listing to it, and my trip back down memory lane. I do highly recommend it.


title: Perfect!

text: Hard to find item was just as described. I had searched for this genera of music and had been unable to find it.


title: ok

text: good


title: love country music

text: liked it all


title: Love

text: Everything I ever needed to know about life, I learned from a tanya tucker song


title: Five Stars

text: Great CD worth every penny.


title: Five Stars

text: Love it


title: Mark Forrest

text: I am super excited to own this CD!  Mark is very spiritual and his sincerity can be heard in his voice. I believe, he has a voice that was gifted from Heaven above. I had the opportunity to hear him sing many times in the city of Emmittsburg, Maryland on Easter Sunday.


title: Bonus Tracks are all good.

text: Every song on the album is great but every bonus track is phenomenal too.  Rocket Ship, Obsessed, Getting Warmer, Loveable.  None of these are the typical throw away bonus tracks.  They are as good or better than the standard edition track list.


title: Great cd!!

text: I loved listening to all these old songs!


title: Average collection

text: I bought this and his Classic Collaborations, which is eight full albums from the early years. If you want a good selection of Miles Davis buy the Classic Collaborations, it has much more to offer.


title: Solid listen

text: A good cd. Richardson on jazz flute is unique and enjoyable. Hard bop music that is a pleasure to hear. Hank Jones on piano on two of the albums, Kenny Burrell on one, Drummers like Kenny Clarke, Charlie Persip and Grady Tate. I'm not an aficionado who can cite technical terms or reference musical nuances. I do listen to a lot of jazz, though, and find this cd a worthy purchase.


title: Best Temporary Tattoos Ever!

text: I purchased a whole bunch of these tattoos as part of a Halloween costume and I absolutely loved them.  They were of very good quality. Loved the messaging. They lasted about a week and I was a little sad when they finally washed off!  I would definitely purchase them again.


title: Excellent

text: This was my favorite tape as a young child.  I bought it again because we misplaced it somehow, and I'm still enjoying all of the unique tunes as an adult!  Goodbye, corny kids songs, hello Home!


title: Five Stars

text: THANK YOU VERY NICE


title: Five Stars

text: Very good. Happy with purchase


title: Five Stars

text: 15 yeras


title: Five Stars

text: Not Just Fantastic.


title: Not the same without Maxi Jazz

text: Faithless without Maxi Jazz is not faithless to me. I wish one day you two produce music again. Heartbroken. It is not the same.


title: Why so expensive if is a CD R?

text: If is clearly stated that this is a CD R, why the price is over or around 30$? Not questioning the music since you may enjoy it if you're JD, NO or PH fan but the price is just not reasonable.


title: Quite expensive for a CDR?!

text: If this Album is offered as a CDR, is not 35$ or so too expensive?


title: It's  a LIVE GREATEST HITS!!

text: A Live CD can be a gamble unless you got the meanings to have a heads up/ preview of the content. Not possible in this case. So I was very pleased with this CD! Considering that Billy Idol doesn't have Live official albums - not counting acoustic - this really fill a void! Favorites of mine are 'Blue High-way' and 'Baby Talk'.


title: There should be more bands like this!

text: The only reason not to give 5 stars to this one is because a favorite of mine - "Just Because you're not...." - is not in the list but other than that, if you're into good Rock and if you are fond of good British Bands then this is a good call! There is nothing fake here: Music coming directly from the guts, simple, direct and interesting!


title: Sounds great..

text: Original release!


title: Great condition!

text: Arrived on time in great condition.


title: The Difinitive Box Set

text: For any fan of Javier Solis this is the definitive collection. Each CD packs the best of the best of this great singer who could easily make a song a hit no matter if it was with Mariachi or with an Orchestra. The DVD is also very informative and has a very nice "in his own words" segment. I bought it for my father and he loved it very much, in fact I was also drawn to the music, a very nice box set that pays for itself with the enjoyment it provides.


title: Five Stars

text: this is a great album from the 80s---I have converted this album to cd and have it on itunes


title: Great Album From The 80's

text: This Is A Great Album From The 80's. I Have Converted This Album To Cd & I Currently Have This Cd On Itunes


title: Terrible sound

text: Awful quality.  Most songs unlistenable.  Very disappointing since the album had some very good songs and great vocals by Nino and April. AVOID the CD.  A complete letdown.


title: Great album!

text: Excellent recording of the Phil Woods group with Tom Harrell!


title: Great album!

text: Exceptional performance by this great band.


title: What a great album!

text: The recording of "My Bonnie" is crystal clear and rocking! The first 21 recordings are beautifully reproduced and as fresh as the day they were recorded. This is high-energy, feel-good, rock-n-roll! The material with Tony Sheridan features great piano and saxophone accompaniment. Sheridan sounds as if he could've come from the Sun Records / Memphis, Tennessee crowd. With tinges of swing and jazz, the Sheridan / Beat Brothers combination is delightfully eclectic. The versions of "Dream Baby", "Memphis Tennessee", "Please Mr. Postman" and several other tracks are live recordings. They're important for their historical value, but the quality of the recordings is quite rough compared to the tracks that precede them.<br />The same is true for disc 2: the studio recordings are of good to high quality, while the live recordings are a bit shaky (revealing the limitations of the equipment of the time).


title: Fantastic Music !

text: I LOVED IT ALL FANTASTIC  !

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title: Five Stars

text: amazing music


title: Exceptional if you like cool Jazz you will love this one

text: Excellent I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend it


title: Metal at its finest

text: The long awaited cd is out!! Dofka is the best in metal that there is. From the start of Tragedy Remains to 23 Pine Avenue. It rocks!! This is "TRUE METAL"


title: Five Stars

text: Great price, great album.


title: can't beat old country music.

text: the jim reeves box set were for my 13 year old grandson he think they are great. thanks ed.


title: Chinatown soundtrack--finally!

text: Been waiting a long time to find the "real" soundtrack of Jerry Goldsmith's great theme on CD...title/love theme captures the movie exactly--mysterious, gritty and seductive.  Nothing fancy or extra, just the soundtrack on CD, which is enough for me.


title: super piano man

text: Again, super piano man. His r&R and boogie sound is exciting!


Another winner by Micke Muster. Too bad that I can only get the CD from Europe.


title: Five Stars

text: Micke muster is fantastic r&oR piano man.


title: Five Stars

text: GREATEST


title: A classic.

text: I love Jose's version of The National Anthem. It is truly a classic.


title: relaxing and soothing

text: This music is very relaxing and calming.  The music is soft and it takes you to a peaceful place in your mind.


title: Amazing and unusual

text: Some of the best jazz and rock guitarists in Boston are featured on this album, which makes great use of their talent. Mitchell's arrangements are interesting and varied, and the sound of so many guitars in a jazz context makes for really interesting listening. This is a jazz/rock outing, and if you're into guitar, you will no doubt find much to enjoy.


title: Great Lost Band

text: Great out of print CD from small texas band- I saw these guys in Kansas and New York and thought theyd become famous....they didnt! There music was somewhere between Husker Du and Fleetwood Mac. Led by two cousins. They later did a record in New York that never came out. This is a cd I still listen to 10 years later and I still wonder what became of them.


title: obsessed 🥺😭


title: Five Stars

text: Great music!


title: Three Stars

text: Songs are good by not as good as the original  tapes.  Very country.


title: Beautiful packaging and photo book, but photo card came damaged

text: My photo card came with lots of visible damage on both the front and rear. This was inside a fully sealed, new package, so I’m assuming the damage was from the card sitting loose in the box next to the CD holder and getting banged around in transport. I don’t know why it wasn’t tucked inside the photo book as is usually the case. Be careful if you’re after photo cards.


title: One of the best albums out there

text: I just love the album, the songs have great - fun lyrics.The beat goes right into you, so you can't stop dancing.


title: Volume is disappointing.

text: Liked all of the songs on this.  The only thing disappointing is the the volume goes up and down.


title: Great songs along with Bro Ewing's great voice

text:
Like this CD a lot, it has a lot of good songs with Bro Ewing's great voice. Most songs are the slow easy to listen to gospel.
I would reccomend this CD to anyone.

Gene from Texas......


title: Not the CD illustrated

text:
The CD sent to me was not the one featured off this Amazon page. The one sent was "1961 the Rock'n'Roll Era".

I have all the others (9 out of the 10) from this boxed set (Best of the 60's) with similar graphics to the one shown by Amazon. I need this one to complete this collection - very disappointing. [[ASIN:B002DDZ0T8 Best of the 60's 1961]]


title: Four Stars

text: Yeah! 👍🏿!


title: Five Stars

text: bought for a friend and he loves it


title: Disappointment

text: I bought this for my daughter because of the poster and the photo cards.  I received neither.  My order came with the book and cd.  She does not need the cd because she listens to all of her music digitally.  Really sad to spend so much money on a useless gift


title: Gift

text: I gifted it to my uncle and he listens to it every chance he gets!


title: Interesting Music from Michael Torke

text: The opening work is a fascinating piece. The balance of works define a style for Michael Torke in the orchestral idiom. The used album arrived promptly and in excellent condition with accompanying insert.


title: Wonderful Music, Problematic CD Transfer

text:
Much has been written about Charles Munch's years with the BSO. During his tenure he brought at least as much, if not more "French" music to Boston as his predecessor, Serge Koussevitsky. Both had excelled with French music, and despite the years that have passed, both have some splendid musical renditions recorded for posterity.
Without a doubt, these CD performances rank among the best and most exciting.
Regrettably, when these tapes were initially transferred to the digital domain (this set dates from the early days of CD's, 1982), there were apparently difficulties with the age of the tapes. This is evidenced most in the Fantastique Symphonie as high frequency "fades", mostly in the left channel throughout the various movements. It appears to be either tape curl or reel warp that caused these difficulties in the 1954 recording.
I have not heard the remastered SACD or Living Presence reissues, nor the 1962 recording of the "Fantastique", but I suspect and hope the reprocessing of these recordings do better justice to the performances and the remarkable recordings, many of which were "experimental" stereo recordings never intended for issue... until stereo was introduced in the mid- to late 1950's.
[As an interesting sidelight, if one listens carefully to the quiet passages of these 1950's and early 1960's recordings in Boston (and has the equipment to reproduce it!), one occasionally hears the rumble of Boston's Mass Bay Rapid Transit "T" subway trains moving through the "Symphony Hall" station during the performances. Even for the time, the recording equipment was capable of capturing some remarkable sound! Since the late 1960's the "T" now runs their trains more slowly through the Symphony Hall station area, along with updated, quieter trains, to help reduce this acoustic "interference" within the hall.]


title: One of the best Gospel quartets of all time.

text: Quality recording.  Quick shipment. You can't beat that.


title: Five Stars

text: Great cd. No need to elaborate here. Pure rock n roll as it was meant to be played.


title: Essential Live Starz

text:
My best friend,Tim and I, each had a cassette copy of this show the night that WMMS aired it. We both wore out our copies, and I tried to EQ our original tape. But back then we used such crummy tapes(Certron)it was next to impossible. This show is a classic, and we were so pleased to find out that they released it onto CD. All it's raunchinest still intact. Michael Lee Smith was in rare, and drunken form that night. You can hear him slurring towards the end. The guitar work of Richie Ranno was blistering and on the mark, all night long. Some of the in between song banter that Michael Lee used, Tim and I still use to this day("This guys laughing, he knows what I'm talkin' about", or Richie going to Michael barely audible off mic,"We're on the radio", to Michael's response,"I know, that's why I did it!!!)It is just a classic piece of rock and roll, that was captured at a time in my life that I will always remember. If you have any interest in Starz, this is the live recording you should own. Not because it was recorded in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, but because it captures this great underrated rock and roll band at it's best...
Cheers,
megdog


title: Chela Campos Boleros (covers)

text:
Boleros entretenidos.  Sin embargo, nada sobre saliente.  Lo compre por su cover de la clasica "Besame Mucho" que se ha interpretado muchas veces, pero he escuchado mejores "covers".

Listenable Mexican songs of the early 60's and 50's from a genre known as "boleros."  Kind of our version of love ballads.  Nothing that really stands out, however.  I purchased it mostly for Campos' cover of the Mexican classic "Besame  Mucho" but I've heard better covers of that particular ballad.


title: The Gold Nuggets

text:
This is one of the great motion picture scores of all time.  Composer Alex North, who was director Wise's original choice, opted out citing the film's (at that time excess) "violence" among other reasons.  He recommended his protoge', a young Jerry Goldsmith, whom SAND PEBBLES would be his fourth or fifth film.  (Goldsmith had also cut his teeth on Serling's legendary TWILIGHT ZONE.)  Sadly, Mr. Goldsmith would not be recognized with an Academy Award for another ten years although he did receive a nomination for SAND PEBBLES.

Goldsmith tackled the job like a veteran, giving us one of the most beautiful and haunting scores--and one of the lengthiest for a non-musical, not only of the 60s, but of all time.  The melancholy strings will remain with you long after you remove the disc or the film's final fade out.  Perhaps the only criticism that can possibly be leveled at Goldsmith is that he should have made more and better use of traditional Chinese music, which I understand, is written radically different than Western music.

The present edition includes previously unreleased tracks plus some period or "source" music which is heard in the film.  The liner notes are very informative.


title: it wasn't scratched

text: It's great music


title: WOW!!!!

text: This album is so deep, and with 41 tracks it's gonna take awhile to absorb all of it. Great lyrics and dope beats, very nice! This is thinking man's hip hop.


This is the Funk........Bernie Woo is the keyboard wizard and The Woo Warriors are on the ONE. I love this project from start to finish, an I have'nt "loved" an entire Bernie Worrell project since his first solo release "All Th Woo In The World" produced by Dr. Funkenstien back n the day. Although I have them all, this is destined to be a favorite FUNK project. If you are a true FUNKADELIC and u know what the funk is, I would suggest U check it out...Im glad I did.


title: A bit disappointed

text: Quality of the sound is only ok. I am a big fan but would not make this purchase again unfortunately.


title: Love

text: Great quality. I wish I could get more photo cards though 😢


title: Love this

text: One of my absolute favorite worship artists and cds


title: Five Stars

text: I am so glad I stumbled across this cd when I did.


title: Worthless junk

text: Worthless junk. He was lucky his "song" caught on with anti-Castro exiles, for he had never been to Cuba and knew nothing about it, neither pre nor post revolution. As a songwriter he was abysmal. And as a singer, even worse.


title: No access to daily messages, mantras, reflection questions, journal and images

text:
I love this series - but - when you buy it here - you do not get all the features that you get when you purchase through the chopra center - and it is the same price!!!!
Here is what you get when you buy from Amazon vs. what you get when purchased from Chopra Center:

With the MP3 that you purchase with Amazon, here is the following information:
* Audio only
* Can download to computer through Amazon process
* NO interactive components (such as access to the daily messages, mantras, reflection questions, journal, and images)

Here is what you can get with the On Demand though chopracentermeditation.com:

* Streaming only
* No download (except through the app to your mobile device)
* Full experience, as normal, which includes access to the daily messages, mantras, reflections questions, journal, and images.
* Can use their free app to access meditations

So love the series  - it is definitely a 5 Star - but when you buy it on Amazon it is a very limited experience. So I am sad I purchased it on Amazon...I do love Amazon - but this time, I made a mistake.


title: Classic Phantoms

text: High quality a capella from a motley crue of Georgetown students I have had the unfortunate burden of hanging around for a few years. Phantoms have been consistently top-tier since their founding in '88 and their "on Ice" album is no exception. "Lullaby" is a standout number that the group still performs today and "Express Yourself" is a wonderful rendition of the Madonna original. Enjoy.


title: Excellent condition and shipped/packaged well

text: Exactly what I was looking for and described perfectly


title: very very exciting!!

text: I was so incredibly excited to find this CD, you wouldn't believe it!  I had looked a couple years ago and all that was available were several used copies of The Living Strings Spirit of Christmas - with a starting price of $49!!  My Mom listened to this album every Christmas and to this day, I have never heard more beautiful instrumental Christmas music.  I can't wait for Christmas so I can listen to it frequently!


title: The Father Sings

text: Every time I lisen to this song I close my eyes and can imagine The Father is singing to me. This CD can bring total peace to the soul. "I Will Be With You" is my favorite song...


title: Back By Popular Demand in a Reunion Concert this July 27-30, 2017 in New Orleans, LA at "Guidinglight MBC"....!!!!!!!

text: One of the best hidden secrets of New Orleans, LA


title: Patriotic CD

text: Fast delivery. Great condition.


title: The CD came in reasonable time, even earlier than expected, and is in good shape.

text: I always like music by Doug Hammer.  I have been fortunate enough to see him perform in person, and his is a great talent.


title: Four Stars

text: like it alot.  spiral bound would be an improvement, however.


title: Awesome

text: I love metal.  This is an awesome CD.


title: If your a fan of the Bee Gees, buy it!!!!

text: I received my Bee Gees CD quickly and couldn't wait to play it!  I love any music from the Bee Gees.


title: Really good quality

text: I am a huge fan of these boys. I usually get their albums when I can do I ordered this one too. Everything about it was perfect! Except for that I ordered the O version, but the poster that came with it was from the U version. So I hope when I order the U version I get the O version poster. Other then that I love it!


title: AMAZING AND QUALITY KIDS' SCRIPTURE MEMORY MUSIC!!! We LOVE them.

text: These CD's are amazing. Steve Green has a way of communicating truths from God's Word in a way that is remembered by both kids and adults alike. My kids literally calm down as soon as I turn them on! Can't recommend them more enthusiastically!!


title: Superb boy vocalist

text: A beautiful CD of music sung by one of the finest young male voices of our time.  I have listened to many examples of accomplished young choristers, but Cai stands above the crowd.  The music on the CD was both beautiful and difficult to sing.  Cai has an amazingly well trained voice for a 13 year old boy, excellent range with ability to flutter between some notes in 16ths with accuracy of pitch.  He has a nice natural and unforced vibrato.  Simply a "must have" if you enjoy boy chorister voices and music.


title: Relaxing.

text: Just what you need to end the day relaxing music. Good music from thec50 and 60,'s.


title: Seven Great Tracks

text:
This CD because it has chants that are not in my collection, and they are all beautifully performed even if the tempi are sometimes slow.  The tenor soloist has a beautiful voice and sings with sensitivity.  I especially like the liner notes because they include the chant notation--both the four-line staff notation and staffless neumes above.

Why are there only seven tracks?  Because some of the chants are quite long.  Track 2, the gradual "Haec dies," includes all the verses sung during Easter week between iterations of the respond.  Track 3 is a tract from Mode II.  Mode II tracts are long, and this recording includes all verses--no cuts.  The remaining tracks are graduals from Modes I, III, V, and VII.

I only wish there had been more chants.  The total playing time on this CD is under 50 minutes, and I know there are more chants that feature a soloist.  All the same, I bought this at a good price--can't complain.


title: Exquisite Performance

text:
One can always rely on Konrad Ruhland to deliver an exquisite interpretation of Gregorian chant.  The choir sings the music with uncluttered legato lines.  The selections on this CD convey the meaning of Holy Week effectively, especially because many are less familiar--or less often recorded.

One word of caution:  Track 11, "Recessit pastor noster,"  does not include the entire responsory.  It ends abruptly with only the first few words of the *refrain.  Ordinarily I would not give a CD a 5-star rating with this omission.  However, this responsory is available on a CD called "He Was Placed in the Tomb," sung flawlessly by the Monastic Choir of the Abbey of St. Peter's, Solesmes.  I also thought that Track 9, "Popule meus," which includes the Trishagion, was a bit perfunctory.  This chant is also available elsewhere.  The finest recording for my taste is on the album "Lent at Ephesus" by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles.

Some critics object to chant sung by trained voices.  That is pedantic.  The tenor soloist on this CD sings with great sensitivity.  In fact, the best tracks are those in which he sings a solo.  He and the choir sing the last two tracks with enthusiasm, in keeping with the joy of the Resurrection.  These tracks are also of chants that I did not own before.

I own at least 60 chant CDs.  Although the repertoire is enormous, most CDs seem to repeat chants that are already in my collection.  For example, much as I love the Gradual "Christus factus est pro nobis," I'm glad that it is NOT on this CD--though I am confident that Konrad Ruhland would render a lovely reading of it.  Since I already have it on at least six other CDs, though, this chant and I are already old friends.

I was pleased that of the fifteen tracks on this album. ten were of chants I did not have on other recordings.  It's difficult for me to find CDs that have even eight new chants.  It shocks me that Amazon.com offers so many CDs don't include a list of contents.  I bought a fine CD last year, but I'm going to give it away because it had only one new chant.  By now or in the near future I'll probably acquire another CD with that chant, too, so I won't need to keep said CD.  VENDORS, PLEASE LIST THE CHANTS!  I'm eager to have recordings of the vast repertoire, but I can't afford so many duplications.  If you want to sell your merchandise, make sure that people know what they are getting!

By the way, this CD doesn't list the tracks, either, but it has been reissued with a different cover.  The tracks are listed there.
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*Responsories begin with a respond, sung by the choir.  Then a soloist sings the verse.  The choir then sings the second half of the respond.  This is called the repetendum.  Unfortunately, this recording omits all but the first few words of the repetendum.


title: Anybody for a Galliard?

text:
The Collegium Terpsichore and the Ulsamer Collegium perform dances by Praetorius, Erasmus Widmann Johann Schein and others with all the charm of period instruments without the musicological pedantry.  I bought this CD for the dances by Widmann.  My first exposure to them came decades ago from a Victrola LP.  A chamber orchestra of modern instruments played them, and I fell in love with them then and there.  The first performance I hear of any music often becomes the benchmark unless it is especially nondescript.  The Victrola LP has probably not been reissued as a CD.

However, the Collegium Terpsichore and the Ulsamer Collegium offer great verve.  The sound quality has such an immediacy that I want to kick up my heels and dance a galliard.  I do not miss the LP--though I'd buy a CD reissue of it in a heartbeat.  This album also includes dances by a composer named Valentin Haussmann.  I did not know that name before I bought this recording.  These dances are delightful pieces and exquisitely performed.  This is one of my favorite CDs.


title: Please reissue as CD!

text: When Nonesuch LPs came out, they cost $2.00, but most of the time the performances were outstanding.  Some names familiar to classical music lovers, e.g., Teresa Stich-Randall and Maurice Andre, made records for Nonesuch.  The soloists in this record may not have risen to superstardom, but they are outstanding, especially the tenor.  He sings with an absolutely melting legato, great warmth, and impeccable taste.  That so few Nonesuch LPs have been transferred to CD surpasses my understanding.


title: Who is better--Backhaus, Rubinstein, or Richter?

text:
Wilhelm Backhaus is one of the GREAT interpreters of German piano music, especially the three Bs and Mozart.  He infuses everything he plays with freshness--and ALWAYS with impeccable taste and sensitivity.  I have watched Amazon.com like a hawk for this CD reissue and was finally able to get it.  It was pricy, but I don't regret the first penny--it's RIVETING from start to finish.  This is my sixth CD of the Schumann concerto.  Until now Rubinstein's topped them all--hands down.  However, I would not put Backahus' recording behind Rubinstein's.  If you can't get the CD, get the LP and be delighted.  Backhaus' LP of the Schumann concerto and the Waldszenen ranks with those of Rubinstein, Arrau, and Richter as a MUST-HEAR-BEFORE-YOU-DIE.

I can't believe how few of his LPs have been transferred to CD.  I hope the powers that be will read this and rectify the status quo.


title: Impeccable, Exciting = New York Pro Musica

text: The whole LP is wonderful, but especially outstanding are Isaac's "Donna di dentro" and the lamento on the death of Lorenzo the Magnificent.  "Donna di dentro" is a quodlibet. This means several tunes sound simultaneously. A boy's choir sings "Donna di dentro" with lots of spunk. The lamento on the passing of Lorenzo di Medici will take your breath away.  When the soloist enters with "Laurus...," it's hard to imagine anything more beautiful in recorded music.<br />It's also hard to imagine why so few of the New York Pro Musica's LPs have been transferred to CD. Early music consorts come and go, but the New York Pro Musica had the greatest staying power--and with good reason.  They ALWAYS raised goose bumps.  That's what people pay for and have paid for since time immemorial.  In a word, the New York Pro Musica was LEGENDARY!


title: PLEASE transfer to CD!

text: Why hasn't this LP been transferred to CD?  Wilhelm Ehmann and the Westfaelische Kantorei are not afraid to raise goosebumps, yet their taste and sensitivity are impeccable.  When they sing, "Zuechtige mich nicht in Deinem Grimme" from the Psalm "Ach Herr, straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn," THAT will put the fear of God in you.  In case you thought diatonic harmonies can't surprise, just listen to what they do with "von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit, Amen."  You'll need to pinch yourself in order to assure yourself that you haven't already died and gone to heaven.  THIS is how early music should be interpreted--later music, too, come to think of it!


title: Four Stars

text: ok aaaaaaaa


title: The best

text: Very good cd


title: Great condition and shipping | okay condition for poster

text: Loved recieving this product and the additional photo cards. The shipping was quick and the condition of the album was pretty good. The only downside is that the poster was folded a little weird and the creases damaged the overall uniform black color. Besides that it was worth it 👍


title: Cant be more satisfied.

text: Fast, and carefully wrapped. BTW, this album is awesome!


title: not good at all!

text: I feel like I wasted my money! the CD's don't hit the important stuff. it talks about the procedures and it has a strange accent!! I don't recommend it to any body!


Some customers seem to have confused the soundtrack to "Where The Buffalo Roam" starring Bill Murray and Peter Boyle with "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas" starring Johnny Depp. Very different movies about my favorite writer separated by at least thirty years. Johnny Depp did a good job playing Hunter Thompson in his movie, but I like Bill Murray's version better. "Time Fades Away" is a great album and I'm glad to finally have it.


title: Excellent sleep CD

text: Love this!


title: Five Stars

text: We saw Petula years ago in Sunset Boulevard-she was amazing. 3 songs from the show are included here.


title: One Star

text: Wrong product


title: Just the thing to lift the spirits

text: Upbeat and encouraging.


title: Music 🎼

text: Love the Carpenters!


title: I’m not using with my baby

text: Not good quality. No good voices


title: Five Stars

text: Fantastico!


title: A plan of escape for the discouraged

text: Hope-When Life Hurts Most[[ASIN:B0018OLQ6O Hope- When Life Hurts Most (DVD+CD)]] DVD by Louie Giglio is an excellent teaching.  Would be useful for personal use and also for group study. Good resource.  I would use it last after Indescrible, How great is our God, Alive and then Hope.


title: NEXT!!!

text: THIS IS A GREAT COMP OF ALEX HARVEY BAND. IF YOU ONLY NEED A "BEST OF" THEN THIS IS THE CD TO GET. HAS ALL THE MAIN SONGS YOU WANT AND SOUND IS LOVELY. ALEX IS NOT FOR EVERYONE BUT IF YOU HAVE ANY MUSIC KNOWLEDGE OF 70s GLAM ROCK THEN YOU MUST KNOW/LOVE ALEX. ALWAYS REMINDED ME OF BON SCOTT OR DID BON REMIND ME OF ALEX? BOTH LIKED TO PARTY AND DRINK, HEH? LISTEN UP THIS IS GOOD STUFF THAT SHOULD NEVER BE OBSCURED BY THE CRAP WE CALL MUSIC THESE DAYS. GET IT AND HAVE DRINK OR THREE.


title: Its junk

text: I followed the directions and it was easy to put on, but my touch screen did not work well after it was on. I couldn't rip it off fast enough. Complete waste of money.


title: Five Stars

text: good cd


title: Not a complete description

text: This was just the first of the Vander Cook etudes, "Lyra". I was hoping for the complete set of twelve etudes.


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome!!!!!!!


title: I'm in Love!!

text: This album is literally the cutest album I own! The photos featured in it are great, and the overall album is just amazing! Loved the drama so so much and really wish there was a director's cut because I would totally buy it.


title: Every hit song from CLASH

text: I love this set. Every hit single ever released from the best band out of the UK


title: Five Stars

text: Just what I ordered happy


title: fast and efficient service, great product

text: product was packaged with care (useful with our mail carriers) and delivered promptly/.


title: Simplistically devine

text: Being a part of this project was great. I for one feel that it portrays a very heartfelt compilation of the artists true emotions. The producers were great too.


title: All around great album.

text: I bought this album when it came out in the early seventies and it is still one of my favorite albums. I love every tune and they have great vocals.<br /> Surprised they were so obscure.


title: Five Stars

text: I'm loving Stellar and this album!


title: The best performance and good record

text: I don't understand why people mention the record of Pina Carmirelli in their review of The Four Seasons by Roberto Michelucci. First I bought a  Pina Carmelli' disk. But when I  bought The Four Seasons by Roberto Michelucci I understand that I will never listen to  Pina Carmirelli record again. Roberto Michelucci was a Master of Vivaldi music.


title: Five Stars

text: Disc came practically new.


title: Amazing first album from this important post punk/hard prog group!

text: Yes, as the review in Japanese points out, the short sample of The Mickey Mouse Club theme at the beginning has been removed, most likely due to licensing issues. The release sounds fantastic, though, in my opinion, plus we get both sides of their debut, "Dogla Mogla" single as bonus tracks, unlike the previous CD versions on J.A.P. Records (1989) and SSE Communications (1993).<br />This first album features KK Null (later of Zeni Geva, A.N.P., etc.) on guitar and Yoshida Tatsuya on drums, he later of Ruins, Koenjihyakkei, and many, many others. Yoshida stayed with YBO² for their entire, initial run, but Null was gone after their next release.


title: Awesome!!

text: Everything was there. Super cool except the poser was bent but my friend still loved it!! 100% recommend!


title: Relaxing

text: I loved it


title: Album Review by New Age CD

text:
Michele McLaughlin is a multi-award-winning contemporary solo pianist and composer. Twenty-two albums and well over a billion spins on streaming platforms, we know she’s doing something right. The “business” side apart, her music is simply always luminous and radiant, as is she. I’ve probably said it before, but it’s worth repeating: There is something so genuine, so unpretentious, so authentic about her and her music, one can’t help but be captivated.

Her latest album, “Luminous,” is 10 tracks of just gorgeous through and through. The album opens with the lovely, “Droplets of Gray,” which perfectly and softly captures that ambiance in composition and style. While one might think this would be a sad song, it isn’t. It’s beautifully uplifting in every regard. Very nicely done, and a wonderful start to this album.

Following is, “When You Hurt, I Hurt.” Sentimental, gentle, and very beautiful, Michele again paints a perfect soundscape here. “Kaleidoscope” is fun and colorful, as one might expect. Love this! That said, it’s important to note that there is never anything forced in Michele’s music. Not one note. It all just flows.

With its quiet ebb and flow, “Shimmer,” is just that. Gorgeous, and perfectly composed and played along with great chord progressions. Although it truly is impossible to pick a favorite track on this album, I’m particularly fond of “Moonlit Shadows,” which is lovely and enchanting in every way. Be sure to watch the video for the full experience.

Exceptionally beautiful, “The Golden Hour” is melodic and glowing, exactly as is the title track which will leave you mesmerized. Be sure, as well, to watch the video for “Fireflies.” It is magical.

“Adrift” is gentle, soft, far from meandering, and is melodically flowing. There’s a genuine sensitivity, focus, and refinement here that is, in my opinion, one of the qualities that makes Michele’s music so special.

The album closes out with the luminous, and graceful, “Lanterns In The Sky.” The perfect close, to this perfect album, this is another one to be sure to watch the awesome video. Luminous. . .yes, indeed!
You will certainly want to get the whole thing.


title: Album Review by Dyan Garris, New Age CD

text:
“Shunia” is transportive and transformational. Calming and soothing, a tranquility quite unlike any other, the album speaks to our ancient souls in the universal language of love. Vibrational attunement at its finest . . feel the re-connection. – Dyan Garris

The group, Shunia, is Lisa Reagan and Suzanne Jackson.  I feel like they’re soul sisters. Maybe they do too. Shunia (or shuniya) is a “zero point,” or the “state of awareness in which the mind is brought to complete stillness, perfect harmony.”  Together, here, along with Grammy® nominated producer Jamshied Sharifi, they have created this marvelous chant album, “Shunia.” It’s their 2nd chant album. The first is “Ascent.” And I hope we have more upcoming from them.

“Chant album?” you may ask. Yes, these are Sanskrit chants that have been chanted for thousands of years. Did I lose you? Why bother with chants at all? Boring? Misunderstood? Well, not so. There are multiple documented and substantial health benefits associated with chanting these types of chants. But wait, there’s more. . .

What makes this album special and very effective is the blending of Sanskrit chants and mantras into a richly layered, intricately woven musical tapestry. Every note feels perfect, and the vocal harmonies are gorgeous.  The music is well-suited for yoga, meditation practice, or just passive listening. And I believe you’ll feel the healing energy that exudes from this album from the very first notes.

Suzanne and Lisa composed the music on “Shunia” and both perform on vocals. As I said, their vocal harmonies are amazing. There is a long list of other performances and esteemed contributors on this album and an interesting array and variety of instrumentation. Harp, oud, guitars, keyboards, sitar, oboe, and mbira, are a few of the instruments here, as well as drums, percussion, and more. Renowned

Moroccan artist Hassan Hakmoun joins in on two of the tracks with featured vocals, sintir, and qarqaba. He also appears in the music video for one of the singles they released for this album, “Sa Re Sa Sa.”

The album is 8 tracks, about 48 minutes, and each track is its own special sonic, soulful delight. But these don’t feel like separate tracks. The album is a journey, a flow through oneness, and an effortless, harmonious return to the self.

The album opens with “Sa Re Sa Sa.”  I’ve heard this done before, but this is a great version. Very uplifting, melodic, and rhythmic, the chant is believed to help one overcome adversity and negativity, also awakening one's creative energy and removing obstacles to “enlightenment.” This chant also opens the chakras. So, it’s a perfect entry into the album. Open Sesame.

Following is “Breeze at Dawn.” I really love this. I think you will too. Based on a poem by Rumi, this has a great, soft underbeat, and the vocals are wonderful. “Don’t go back to sleep. . .”  We won’t. And you will certainly want to watch the mesmerizing video as well.

“Alleluia” is essentially “praise for God.” This is a favorite on the album. It’s just beautiful, again, with soft and gentle percussion and very beautiful harmonious vocals. Completely non-sanctimonious, you can feel this opening the heart center, both front and back. Gorgeous.

Meaning “timeless, immortal,” and perhaps not of this world, “Akal” is ethereal and effectively otherworldly. This is another favorite. Calming, soothing, and tranquil, the vocal harmonies are outstanding. You can feel the deep peace seeping into your soul.

I believe “Har Hare Hari Wahe Guru” is a chant for breaking through blockages, aligning with universal flow, prosperity, and creativity. Joyful, rhythmic, repetitive chanting here combines with great percussion and vocals, and you can literally feel yourself being drawn into the flow and feel life force returning. It’s very cool.

A Kundalini mantra for oneness, “Ang Sang Wahe Guru,” opens with beautiful, languid, string phrasing which softly strikes a chord inside the whole body and draws us irresistibly in. Then, we have the pure and lovely vocals with truly exquisite harmonies between these two women. The song is like a tuning fork, really. I think it’s “vibrational attunement” at its finest. And we end up feeling “filled up,” as if any “aloneness,” loneliness, or separateness we may be feeling or experiencing, is just gone altogether. We are not alone. Nope.  So beautiful.

I think “Ong Namo” is a reverent bow or salute to “all that is.” Maybe a little like “namaste” only more so. There is a very connective flow to this chant. It’s also almost trance inducing. Maybe that’s the point. In any event, it’s uplifting and very enjoyable. Gorgeous, truly. Life is better with this in it.

The album closes out with “Sa Ta Na Ma.” This is a very powerful mantra for the preparation of kundalini rising. This awakened energy can be used then for increased awareness, connection, and even in tantra. The piece is soft, gentle, sultry even, and high vibrational in an effortless way, just as we would like for kundalini to rise.

The music on “Shunia” is transportive and transformational. Calming and soothing, the album speaks to our ancient souls in the universal language of love.

So, to sum up, you really MUST get the whole album. No question about that. It’s a special, joyful experience that you will want to repeat, possibly on a daily basis. Onto the playlist and into the heart. Feel the re-connection.


title: Review by Dyan Garris, New Age CD

text:
Do you have time for about 19 minutes of flowing peace in your life? Sure, you do. That’s exactly what we have here in Ryan Michael Richards’ new EP, “More than Time.” Co-produced by the legendary Will Ackerman and Tom Eaton, this 5-song, acoustic guitar-based EP is guaranteed to bring you back to a place of pure tranquility in a jif.  – Dyan Garris
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Ryan Michael Richards is an acoustic guitar player and composer who grew up in Philadelphia. He began playing the guitar when he was fourteen. After being diagnosed with a learning disability, his family encouraged him to play the guitar as a coping skill.  I would say this worked, and perfectly so. There is something special and deeply authentic about Ryan’s guitar playing and that “something” is exactly what has us wishing for more time with this lovely EP.

Extremely melodic and soothing to the spirit, Ryan is joined here by a host of well-known musical talent contributing to this vibe: Jill Haley, Premik Russel Tubbs, Michael Manring, and Charlie Bisharrat.  The brief album is dedicated to the loving memory of Ryan Michael Richards' father, Edward Richards. And a beautiful tribute it is.

The opening piece is “Moving Forward,” which is melodic and smooth and has just the right amount of everything. We can literally feel the forward movement nudging us along in a gentle, provocative way.
“At Your Leisure,” which follows, features multi-instrumentalist, Premik Russel Tubbs and renowned bassist Michael Manring. The flute is gorgeous here, Ryan’s guitar wonderful, and the song is ultra-relaxing and effortless, just as leisure time ought to be.

The unmistakable violin of Charlie Bisharrat layers in beautifully with Ryan’s sensitively played acoustic guitar melody and the equally distinctive English horn performed by Jill Haley on “May I Have This Dance.” This truly feels like a “dance of life” with its mellow, flowing, defined melodies. I just love this.
Almost everyone is familiar with the feeling of “Friday at Five.” It’s anticipation of the weekend, fun, family, and rest. This is masterfully performed and again, melodic, with a nice “heartbeat” to it. Wonderful.

The beautiful EP rounds out with the eternally likeable, “Timeless.”  The piece features Ryan’s mellow, rhythmic, flawless, acoustic guitar playing and Premik Russell Tubbs performing on soprano saxophone. This is warm, heartfelt, and beautiful, and even though it’s the end, we do definitely want it to go on forever. More, please!


title: Album Review by Dyan Garris, New Age CD

text:
“’Aerial Views’ is smooth, jazzy, light, free as a bird, feel-good music that we all need right now. Perfection.” – Dyan Garris

Who couldn’t use a different perspective right about now? Composer and award-winning guitarist, Todd Mosby, takes things higher with his new album, “Aerial Views.” The album is light, free as a bird, “feel good” music that we can welcome wholeheartedly into our lives and can take with us long after the music stops.
“Aerial Views” is the third in a series of concept albums that focus on highlighting natural elements, from composer and guitarist extraordinaire, Todd Mosby.

The other two albums in this series are “Earth Mountain,” a tribute to the Earth, and “Open Waters,” devoted to the oceans. This particular recording, “Aerial Views,” is 12 tracks, embracing the element of “air,” and evokes the emotions Todd had as a youngster co-piloting his father’s plane. For all, it’s an extraordinary, joyful, uplifting journey through and across and into the “wild blue yonder.”

“Aerial Views” is produced by Will Ackerman and Tom Eaton of Imaginary Roads Studio in Vermont and includes an impressive list of sterling guest artists. This is a first class, top-notch recording that is guaranteed to elevate your spirit from the very first notes.

The album opens with the melodic, free flowing “Gliding.” And here we are soaring high above all without a care in the world. This is a brilliant start to this album. Following is another uplifting track, “Across America.”  This is “freedom.” I love the way we feel like we are gracefully flowing along with the air currents. The distinctive and unmistakable artistry of Charlie Bisharat on violin and Premik Tubbs on lapsteel (as well as Todd, of course, and the other completely wonderful guest artists), make this song really special. Just wonderful!

The gently flowing, slower, yet just as silky smooth, “Aether,” takes us into that quiet zone where there is nothing way up there except us and the magnificent sky. This is ultra-relaxing with both Todd and Will Ackerman performing on acoustic guitars. Premik Tubbs is outstanding here on soprano saxophone, as are Jeff Haynes on percussion and Michael Manring on bass. Gorgeous.

Another super-uplifting track is “Earth and Sky.” This is again melodic and features Todd on a variety of guitars, including one of his specialties, the Imrat guitar. Here he uses both the electric and acoustic Imrat guitar which gives the song a wonderful depth and breadth. The addition of Tony Levin on bass, Jerry Marotta on drums, and Jeff Haynes on percussion, give this piece even more texture, like a softly painted pastel sky.  Lola Kristine adds Fender Rhodes electric keyboard rounding out the mix. Excellent.

From there, we almost float into the 6 minute “Into Starlight.” This is another one to love, and the ethereal wordless vocals of Lola Kristine are wonderful. Premik Tubbs on wind synth adds even more depth to a beautiful piece. The song moves and sparkles gently just like those softly twinkling stars we are graced with being able to see in our sky.

I find it impossible to choose a favorite on this album. Completely impossible. One really must get the entire thing. I am quite fond of the 6-1/2 minute “Sylphs,” however. I love the sensuous movement of the song, and the violin really speaks to the heart here. Well, it all does. But I found this completely soothing and calming to the soul. I love it.

If you’ve ever flown in a small plane – or perhaps any plane – you know there is a space in between clouds that seems somewhat magical. “Between The Clouds” is just like that. The piano adds another texture and dimension here. The guitars, bass, drums, percussion – ALL - is just right. This is a wonderful soundscape, perfectly evoking that sense of freedom being airborne can bring. And “ditto” for “Blue Horizons.”

“To The Sky” is gentle, quieter, with the acoustic guitar taking the lead. Tom Eaton on piano is simply wonderful. The etheric vocals of Lola Kristine add to the heavenly quality of this piece.

The title track is magical. Just magical. Everything here works in perfect harmony, just like the universe should. Again, Lola Kristine’s absolutely heavenly wordless vocals and that very special violin artistry of Charlie Bisharat, along with all else here, raise us up to new and soaring heights. I think if you get nothing else, be sure to get this.

“Solo Flight” perfectly captures that exhilarating feeling of one’s first flight. The wind synth is gorgeous here adding beautiful, uplifting textures to the rest of the instrumentation in the composition.  It’s perfection.

The album – a total breath of smooth, jazzy fresh air – closes out with a lyric track. The vocals by Lola Kristine are again effortless and magnificent. The guitars – ALL ¬¬– again superbly superb. The song has kind of a gospel “choral” feel to it and is a perfect close to this outstanding, “must have” album. “…Now let it shine…shine true.”

Can’t go anywhere right now? “Aerial Views” is an easy, effortless trip you will want to take again and again. And CAN. Superb and masterful, through and through.


title: Album Review by Dyan Garris, New Age CD

text:
Ronald Van Deurzen is a pianist, composer and music teacher from The Netherlands. His music includes primarily folk, jazz, orchestral music and music for film and documentary.  “Imaginations” is his 2nd album in the New Age genre.  Ronald was the winner of the OWMR “Oneness Award 2020” for “Hopeful Bliss,” an orchestral composition representing hope for global harmony, peace, and a oneness of heart.

“Imaginations” is primarily a piano-driven New Age album. But it’s more than just solo piano. Here, deep, contemplative moods, sensitivity, and grace, are interwoven with touches of classical, jazz, and global fusion elements.  The music is deep, thoughtful, structured, and melodic throughout. What’s interesting about it is there is a cinematic quality to most pieces somewhere inside themselves, and the music changes up several times throughout most every composition. So, it’s not boring by any means, and it definitely keeps the imagination flowing.  The goal of each soundscape is to evoke an image of the imagination. It succeeds.

And. . .oh, my. . .the guy can play that piano. Really well.

The songs on “Imaginations” were inspired by and composed throughout the years of Ron’s exploration of Sweden. From forests, to lakes, ice, snow, beautiful sunrises, and more, this is a natural environment that sparked his creativity.

“Imaginations” is 11 tracks and opens with “Little Falling Flake.” This is a reflection on a winter evening with the first snowflakes starting to fall. There is an inherent coldness in such an evening, but it’s also warm and beautiful at the same time. As one might expect, the song starts out soft and gentle and evolves into more. This a beautiful opening to this album.

Following is “Early Years,” a reflection on childhood. This starts with a certain innocence and again develops into the more cinematic. Playful plucked strings along the way is a nice touch too. Great song.

Moonlight reflected upon a white flower allows the imagination to wander and expand just like a blossoming bud. “Moon Flower” is structured and delightfully melodic. This is fun from start to finish.

I think most of us can agree that beaches can have a certain heavenly quality. “The Beaches of Heaven” is a favorite, with an ethereal vibe and music that changes and morphs throughout, just like the tide. At about 4:15 it expands into full swing, with a jazzy, upbeat feel and gorgeous piano playing, “New Agey” vocals, and world beat. Yes, this is heavenly, for sure. Love it.

“First Lights” is relaxing and heartfelt, just like the light of love that surrounds us all, even if we don’t see it. Beautiful piano and warm strings.

For those that do not know, in Swedish, “känsla” means “a feeling, emotion, mood, or emotion; an experience of the senses.”  “Midsommar Känsla” is another favorite. This is flowing, melodic, and ethereal. Quite beautiful and it speaks directly to the heart.

We all have times when we miss those who have departed from our lives for one reason or another. “Come Back Because I Love You” is also truly heartfelt. It’s gentle, wistful, and yet optimistically hopeful as well. This has a memorable melody and Ronald’s expressive, passionate piano playing here is wonderful.

“Winterdrops” is another beautiful piece, wonderfully and effortlessly expressed. This is like winter sunlight filtering softly through the trees. We can feel the juxtaposition of warmth and winter, being alone, yet never really being so. Plucked strings add a nice layer and texture to the flowing movement. Gorgeous.
In the composition, “Autumn Park,” we can really get a full feel of Ronald’s keyboard skills. Amazing. This is a joyful and colorful song that gives one an unencumbered feeling of freedom.

We all have something or some force inside us that motivates us, whether it be faith, or something or someone else. We have reasons for being here and living. “Momentum Figures” seems to paint a soundscape of that which propels us forward. This is dramatic and cinematic, then quieter, and then returns to the dramatic. That’s momentum, eh? Nice.

This wonderful album closes out with “Stuck In A Dream.” Where are we, where are we going, and what are we doing here anyway? Is the ending just another beginning? Perhaps. This is a thoughtful piece. And here’s another one where we can be simply astounded by Ronald’s astonishing piano playing skills.

This is an excellent, enjoyable album in every way. Imagine that.


title: Five Stars

text: Very good series.


title: good old Texas country.

text: Brought back memories of growing up in West Texas. Its an enjoyable listen what songs full of sarcasm and humor that I couldn't help but relate to!


title: some solid tracks but not one of there best

text: not one of there best releases


title: Not bad for a bootleg

text: Theres a lot of rare remixes on here.  Quality is very good but please note this is not an official release. The company that makes this is out of Russia where copyright laws are different than the U.S.  This is a great place to start if youre new to U2. More info can be found at discogs.com.


title: Decent for a bootleg

text: This is an unofficial release by a third party manufacturer.  It is not endorsed nor released by Island records or licenced through PolyGram although the superb packaging would lead you to believe so. It is actually manufactured by a group called OOO "CMAPT" out of Russia where copyright laws are much different than the U.S.  All in all it is not a terrible product, the song selection is great except there is very little from the pre-unforgettable fire era, maybe 3 or 4 songs.  The sound quality is fair, there has been no remastering done at all, they basically just copied the songs from the albums they were culled from so the earlier songs do sound older than the newer ones.  There are some good rarities on here as well pulled from B sides and one offs.  The track listing can be found at discogs.com.  Not a bad purchase but I wouldn't pay over $25 for it.  There is also a part 2 covering the latter part of their career.  The 4 discs make for a good and comprehensive overview of U2's output to date.


title: History made fun

text: Listen while driving your kids around town. Great conversation starters with your children... or friends!


title: WOW

text: Heard these critters in Hawaii recently.  Everyone else hated them.  I recorded them with my video camera, and ordered this CD to be safe.  Great!


title: Beautiful, moving songs of George Harrison performed by an ...

text: Beautiful, moving songs of George Harrison performed by an all star cast of musicians that really do them justice. Unforgettable. Seeing his son perform is the icing on the cake. Really love this concert.


title: Great service

text: Five stars


title: Great songs from Mustafa Sandal.

text: I love the CD awesome❤


title: Was ok

text: Great product


title: Good seller take a bit but finally I got it

text: Great product


title: that insane the price

text: Why is the high price


title: Getting new CDs or Money back.

text: The CDs are working incorrectly on songs and I don't like that. An if you can send me new CDs I would like that and these need to go in the garbage 🗑.


title: Classic

text: Love it! Product was in pristine condition and seller shipped super fast!


title: Seriously?!!

text: It's Toby, like in Toby Mac....I mean how could it not be good, great, awesome, wonderful, amazing, fabulous, incredible and able to wow every person ever!


title: A must have!

text: If you’re a Prince fan, collector, or just a fan of great artists/music, this one by your Royal Badness, is a must have.  Honestly, it’s Prince during his peak commercial era, what else needs to be said ?


title: Not Just An Obscure "Boris"

text:
Since no one has yet discussed this fine recording of "Boris Godunov" conducted by Asen Naydenov (as of this writing one copy only is for sale at $80), perhaps I can offer some comment. First, I've been collecting "Boris" recordings for five decades; I'll probably buy any one I haven't heard. For me "Boris" is a dimension of opera all its own. Second, this is a performance of the Rimsky-Korsakov Revision. Third, I never knew this performance existed, though I do know and have other performances by the Sofia National Opera. Fourth, Asen Naydenov has not hitherto been a conductor whose work I have known (this is not the "other" recording of excerpts sung by Ghiarov conducted by Naydenov).

Now for what I do know. I purchased this recording in some online auction for under $10. I expected little. I put on the Prologue and Coronation Scene disk, and was astonished. Great sound on a "Fidelio" recording. Immediate drama and presence. Dynamic, idiosyncratic romantic conducting by a musician who commands both score and theater. Often unique but never boring tempi, always with authority and tension: Naydenov and the Sofia Opera obviously intend to record "the" authoritative "Boris" and not just another opera box set. I've only begun to listen to the recording seriously, and already I've gone to the stacks for my orchestral score: this recording deserves that kind of attention. I speak only of what I've heard thus far: the Tschelkolov monologue in the Prologue is the most beautifully conducted and sung interpretation I have ever heard . . . with echoes of Dobrowen, but with much stronger, muscular authority. The Coronation Scene is amazing in its bold conception, and may displease purists: every cathedral bell in Orthodox Christendom sounds out almost immediately, not just as the climactic refrain preceding Boris' beautifully rendered interior monologue.

This is the kind of recording we are dealing with here. It's a gem, a collector's dream . . . and even a strong contender for a "First 'Boris'" one plays to introduce new ears to Mussorgsky's masterpiece.


title: Magnificent Meistersingers

text:
For unequalled performances of mythic Wagner, in which the spiritual, mystical, magical, dramatic and musical values are transcendentally moving and unforgettable, you have only two conductors who come directly from Valhalla to conduct us over the Rainbow Bridge once and forever: Furtwangler and Knappertsbusch. Intending no disrespect to Solti and Decca's magnificent ffrr sound, or the young Karajan who had big shoes to fill, or the alert and nuanced Reiner, or Leinsdorf, none but Furtwangler and Knappertsbusch do Wagner LIKE Wagner . . . BETTER than Wagner. This one CD contains the most beautifully sung performance by the titans of Bayreuth ever recorded. Schoffler is velvet smooth, in perfect voice and spiritual command; Treptow is ardent and gleaming; and the finest Beckmesser the Metropolitan ever saw, the incomparable Karl Donch, is here at the height of his vocal power and well into the legendary comic wickedness his characterization achieved even years beyond his voice had graveled. Schoffler and Donch were a dramatic and comedic match made in heaven. Indeed, in the year succeeding his retirement, Schoffler stepped in on a few hours notice as Sachs for an ailing Otto Edelman, with Donch as his comic adversary, and the magic of the music and the 45-minute standing ovation they received still rings.

I only wish we had the whole performance, which was recorded in its entirety and must exist somewhere. The sound is outstanding; the orchestral dynamics of Knappertsbusch immediately establish parallels of spiritual depth and majestic sonority we always heard in his annual Parsifal. Meistersinger is Wagner's masterpiece, and Furtwangler's specialty. If one had to choose, Furtwangler is the choice -- except in Parsifal. But in this recording we have such extraordinary, unexpected lyricism, tempi that breathe with the leaves at dusk, and a total redemption of the opera from its association with catastrophic war. If anything in art can edit out its decade of horror, this affirmation of German music at its finest can do it.

Since writing this, I find the entire performance widely available on CD on several labels, including Naxos.


title: This is not Alberto Cortez at all. It is a fraudulent  CD

text: I could not enjoy it. These are song and singers unknown to me. These are not Alberto Cortes songs. Do not buy this please. It is misrepresentation of the worst kind . Zero stars!!!!


title: Not great

text: Did not work


title: Five Stars

text: One of my favorites


title: DJ CD with 11 tracks

text:
1. LOVE'S GONNA BRING YOU HOME (love to infinity) Rockmelons
2. HAPPY MAN (Paradox Mix) Michael Watford
3. KEEP GIVING ME YOUR LOVE (D Morales Remix) Ce Ce Peniston
4. COME BACK (Extended Mo Mo Club Mix) Londonbeat
5. FAT BOY (JJ Club Mix) Max-A-Million
6. YOUR LOVING ARMS (Original Extended Mix) Billie Ray Martin
7. RUN AWAY (Club Attack Mix) Real McCoy
8. SKY HIGH (Hiza Kite Mix) Newton
9. ATOMIC (Diddy's 12" Mix) Blondie
10. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF TEH HEART (Mobius Loop Mix) Nicki French
11. EVERYTIME YOU TOUCH ME (Uplifting Mix) Moby


title: love it

text: New product packaged well. sound quality good and love the old gentleman's voice.


title: Beautiful

text: I feel old-fashioned for buying a CD, but I wanted something physical beyond the files to listen to.  They have become my favorite band overnight and I wanted to have an additional way to listen to their music as well as to bring it with me.  I have several songs that I could listen to on repeat continually.


title: Even if you don't speak Swedish . . .

text:
Reviewing a piece from this genre is a little like doing grafitti on the inside of your shoe - pretty pointless. But this tune struck me as worthy of a blurb, so here goes . . .

First, yep, it's Trance - heavy bass, big keyboards, reverb vocals and beat-you-to-death electronic drums. Euro-trance disco madness.

But this one's a bit different. The syncopated 3/16 time signature gives it a catchy-ness that separates it from the throbbing masses. J.S. Bach would not dispprove, I think. And there's something about the Swedish language that lends itself to this kind of production. I had no clue what the tune was about until I read the Wiki file (and even then I wasn't totally sure), but before that I could tell it had something to do with a girl, uncertainty and some odd circumstances which weren't totally resolved.

Because of (or despite) all that, the melody does stick with you. I could easily see the instrumental bridge & coda being used as a Jock-Rock piece, what with the random "Ready for take-off" and "Are you ready?" subtracks.

So there. It's Euro-techno-trance-dance, to be certain. But it's worth a listen and a spin at your next rave won't get you shoved out.


title: Five Stars

text: I loved it


title: Good mini album

text: Ordered this product for myself. Good quality.


title: Great music from a great band!!!

text: This music from Supertramp is just great. The lyrics are fun as well. Really do enjoy!


This cd Live from Leonardo Favio is very nice and sad, because was recorded alive and feel like he was saying goodbye! The whole cd is loveable and it was shipped fast, excellent packaged! Thank you amazon for taking good care of your customers as usual!


title: very good

text: it came as described


title: Very popular songs!

text: The CD has some of the best songs by them. Fantastic album! Must buy it!


title: Five Stars

text: bought 3 of these


title: Five Stars

text: glad to get it for my brother


title: Such a beautiful album

text: I was finally able to purchase this . It was hard because it was his last solo album. I loved every song but it made me really sad.  He has such beautiful voice and all of his music is amazing. He was such a gifted music artist, composer, producer, and poet. He was inspiring to many.


title: They’ve definitely figured it out

text: This album kicks a**. Really brought me life! This band is such a sweet discovery


title: Best new band of the decade!!

text:
Just heard this song and this band for the first time on Yahoo Radio and WOW!!!  Very cool sound, great musicianship and very well crafted, well written song that shows some serious promise for a young up and coming band.

  A young bunch of lads from County Down in Ireland that have the sound of a band from the 70's reminisent of the same groove heard from legendary bands like Led Zepplin, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple and Foghat.  I can't wait to hear more from them once they have a record deal here in the US.  Keep rockin boys!!!


title: Hank Williams Rediscovered

text: In April I went to see a play about the life of Hank Williams.  I became a fan after seeing his life on stage and hearing his music.  The Complete selection is a joy to have.  I have a Hank Williams songbook so I have the words to the songs and can sing along in my car.  As a substitute teacher I use the CD's to introduce the students to Hank Williams' music.


title: Excellent Choice

text: Product arrived quickly and in perfect condition.I really like the content.It was so convenient.I highly recommend it.Sounds are so great.


title: Oldie and Goodie

text: I have long been a fan of Sid Herring. This old 45 is a blast from my personal past and I love it. Just a beautiful song.


title: Sweet & sour & smooooooth!

text:
Pulparando is spicy & sour!  Like green apple on high-octane!  After eating every single one, I still Go back and forth trying to figure-out which one I prefer?  Hot or Super Hot?  ... I just can't decide?

The del la Rose is a secret smooooth pleasure that must be fulfilled from time to time.  (yum!)


title: Five Stars

text: Great CD


title: Great track

text: This is the kind of house song I've been looking for.  If you like Discovery by Daft Punk you should have a listen to this one.


title: A record made in support of the United Nations

text: Gather a lot of star power in support of the United Nations and voila you have Three Billion Millionaires.  Heard on the album prominently are (in order of appearance) Bing Crosby, Wally Cox, Carol Burnett, George Maharis, Sammy Davis Jr, Jack Benny, Judy Garland, and Danny Kaye.  It is a bit leftest and propagandist in favor of the U.N. but the entertainment value is quite high.  Songs are by Robert Allen who had a lot of non rock pop hits at the beginning of the rock era such as "Everybody Loves a Lover, Moments to Remember" and quite a few others.  The album should not be missed for Sammy Davis singing the swinging title song, back in the day when he concentrated on the singing rather than the showmanship and Judy Garland's track even though she is not in great voice, but a little known recording by her will still make lots of die hard fan's hearts flutter.  Side two contains a long Danny Kaye track narrating a story/parable and he is at the peak of his powers talent wise.  This shows why he was a star.


title: Rather a disappointment

text:
I love operetta, just finished working on a program presented by Sarasota Opera, helping to choose repertoire.  I adore Ivor Novello a composer active between the wars in England.  I've never come close to exposure to any of the complete works, only the excerpts, but oh what ravishing excerpts they are.  From this show alone we have have "My Dearest Dear" and "Waltz of My Heart," long (make that long, long) lined melodies that soar.  What soprano with a great top can't make a meal of these songs.

Now we have the first complete recording of what is said to be his masterwork, "The Dancing Years."  John Yap has given us many indispensable recordings in the masterworks series and many fine cast albums of productions, so my hopes were very high that I would get a sense of what an Ivor Novello operetta would play like, getting to hear the whole thing rather than just the major numbers.  Well, out of 1 hour and 45 minutes of music, there is probably easily 1/2 hour of blah dance music and another 20 plus minutes is devoted to a complete traversal of an operetta within the operetta that makes no sense on the recording.  Perhaps a synopsis of the stage action for "The Lorelei might have helped.  The familiar excerpts are beautifully sung, Valerie Masterson is fine and David Fieldsend's singing is gorgeous.  The narration which will probably grow tedious over repeated playings does help to follow the story line.  All in all the complete version doesn't give me any sense of the piece as several of Yap's other recordings do so well and I would just as soon go back to the principle numbers.  Sadly I am very disappointed in the whole thing, I so wished otherwise.


title: Awful!

text:
Let me state immediately that I hate writing any review as negative as this one is going to be.

I listened to this recording on Amazon Music streaming.  The singing is excruciating, it would be much easier to list the three or four songs where the singing stays in tune than all the rest where the singing is horribly off pitch.  The other problem is the pianist (Mr. Deffaa?) who is square where Berlin needs to breath and swing.  I have also listened to Mr. Deffaa's Ragtime Review, also plagued by the very bland accompaniment, although on that one the singing is not as awful.

Mr. Deffaa has put together some highly interesting programs, many contain Irving Berlin tunes hard to find elsewhere, which makes them bait for musical theater historians and fanatics like me.  All I can suggest is think twice, the execution is so sub par that perhaps it is not worth the investment of time.


title: ONE FABULOUS HOUR OF MUSIC!!

text:
I bought this CD from this kind of fun dealer I've been buying from for years from San Francisco.  His description made it sound like something I would enjoy.  Now I have a huge CD collection and always have a bunch that I intend to play in the near future and some that I've bought and not gotten around to playing yet.  Rarely do I play something as soon as it arrives, which I did with Night Owls.  This CD is immediately going into a very select group of CDs that are absolute favorites, CDs that I give myself permission to listen to only if I deserve a special treat.  This one however will be back in the player again within a few days, it is that fantastic.  The playing time is 63:27, and of those minutes and seconds over 60 minutes are highlights, and the other 3 minutes would be highlights on most other discs.

Ok, clearly I love this disc, but now I have to share why that is.  The liner notes are by Edward Jablonski, author of many important books on this type of music and of a biography of the Gershwin, and he doesn't write for just anyone, so that should tell you something.  Kevin Cole plays piano and sings baritone, Morgan Evans sings tenor, plays ukulele and harmonica.  Now when I say he plays harmonica the words simply don't convey what is going on when he plays!  He plays it as a solo instrument, "I Never Know When to Say When" is never sung (one of the few disappointments on this CD as I love the lyrics of this great torch song) but plaintively played as a Harmonica solo and we are not talking about lots of whaling riffs that make you conjure the melody in your mind, the melody is clearly and beautifully played.  Much of "Ill Wind" is another harmonica solo, so perfect for this overwhelmingly plaintive song until at the end Kevin contributes a vocal chorus.  My only reaction is WOW!  The two men have great performing chemistry together, the vocal bending on "Blue Skies" and "Steppin' Out With My Baby" is phenomenal.  Like every great CD that draws me in there are a couple of new to me songs, "Love Being What is Is (by Kevin Cole and E.Y. Harburg) :"Night Owl" and "At the Jazz Band Ball (Johnny Mercer is one of the listed authors).  Two final things are the frosting on the cake, that make this CD such a complete delight: Kevin Cole's scintillating arrangements that capture the absolute essence of each of the composers represented here (the sassiness of Gershwin, the way a Berlin tune moves forward which is unlike anyone else and the complete understanding that Kern has a unique pallet all his own--who would have ever thought to play "The Waltz in Swingtime as a piano solo but again WOW) and his playing, with something like the flashiness of Liberace but without his huge dosses of kitch.  This CD recreates an elegant nightclub performance circa 1930s.

I hope I have been specific enough to help people decide if this is going to be their cup of tea.  If you think it might, it is one fabulously entertaining hour of music making.


title: Conducted by John McGlinn!

text:
This is an extremely interesting set, with lots of unusual songs including The Streets of Old New York (Victor Herbert), 42nd Street Moon (Sigmund Romberg), The Subway Express (Jerome Kern) and I've Gotta Get Back to New York (Rodgers and Hart) among others.  The whole thing is conducted by John McGlinn so all the arrangements are either original or an attempt to duplicate the original style.  Performers include McGlinn regulars like Kim Criswell, Judy Kaye, Cris Groenendaal, Debbie Shapiro (now Gravitte), David Garrison and old timers like Paula Laurence.  There is a performance of one of my favorite Cole Porter songs, Please Don't Monkey with Broadway by Joseph Papp of all people (quite good, actually) and John Kander and Fred Ebb (now of blessed memory) singing New York, New York.  Other highlights are too numerous to mention.  I love this set, I hope I have given you an idea of whether you will.  Unfortunately I own it on Vinyl and have never seen a copy on CD, although since this set was released at about the same time as the famous Book of the Month Club Stephen Sondheim set which was released on CD as well as vinyl, I suspect that this one was too.

I found my CDs for a very reasonable price.  The seller was offering the CDs only, no packaging, but I have/had the big box from the LPs.  I was very happy to acquire them.


title: Avoid this one, even Duke Ellington Fans

text: In 1963 some folks had the idea of turning the source material of the film The Blue Angel into a musical.  From here everything went wrong.  They reset the thing in New Orleans, they brought in Duke Ellington to do the music (he had no background in musical theater) Marshall Baerer to the lyrics (not bad on paper, he had done Once Upon a Matress a few years earlier), Lilo (she of Can Can 10 years earlier) and Theodore Bikel who while a fine performer had only had a minor personal success in the mega hit The Sound of Music as the leads.  None of this came together and the thing limped into New York for 3 forgettable performances.  I don't even hear a lot of the older theater mavens claiming to have seen this train wreck as they do Carrie and Kelley.  But with songs by Duke Ellington people kept wanting to hear the score and Ellis Larkins put this package together with Marshall Baerer and Barbara Lea sharing the vocal chores.  I am unable to tell if the songs are dull or the fault lies with the singers, neither of whome brings any real sparkle to the task.  Larkins at least does a competant job, but the whole package is deadly.  I can't even imagine playing through the whole thing again, not one song jumped out at me, and I am a huge fan of the Ellington ouvre.  Dull, Dull, Dull.


title: Fantastic Music for kids - and adults!

text: Our family loves My Changing Planet!  It's such a great CD - the music is fantastic, and the message is right-on for today's kids.  Highly recommend!


title: I was fortunate to study the organ with him while I was ...

text: Allen was an incredible organist, improviser, teacher, and friend. I was fortunate to study the organ with him while I was in HS and learned lessons that I use to this day. This recording is fun, deep at times, and shows beautifully how versatile this instrument is. I'm lucky to still have my copy that he gave me many years ago.


title: I got  what I wanted.

text: GOOD CHOICE, CAME PACKED NICE


title: god is still dead...

text: Three cheers for Harris, Dawkins, and Hitchens.  Brave atheists are finally breaking their long silence after 3,000 years of religious censorship.  Some day far in the future enlightened people will look back on our times and wonder how many people could be so ignorant, deluded, and foolish.  Reason and sanity are our only tools for survival.  The non-existent god cannot stop us from using our brains.  If you are tired of the same old religious nonsense, read this book.


title: Good album, bad condition of case

text: It was a great album. My copy did not come in the best condition. I was upset about that, but I'm just glad to have it. Not recommended for everyone, but recommended for huge nirvana fans.


title: Fantastic album

text: Don't take my word for it, listen to it. Excellent vibe.


Yes it did
Thank you very much
Very satisfied customer here


title: Everything good

text: I'm so happy with this purchase. The package came early than expected.


title: Five Stars

text: Bought as a gift and they are very happy.


title: I absolutely LOVE IT!

text: I am ecstatic about this cd!!! I absolutely LOVE IT!!! I play it in my car and it's ALL I listen to while driving to work. I haven't listened to anything else since I received it!! Very happy with it!!😄😄😄


title: excellent movie

text: Loved the movie. Love SRK


title: Conspicuously missing 1987's Love. Usually this happens when one album is thought ...

text: CONCEPTUAL BONER: Conspicuously missing 1987's Love. Usually this happens when one album is thought to still have sales potential on its own, as these budget box sets are released as a final way to monetize an artist's catalog, it would seem. But I can't imagine that's the case here, with Love. It should be a six disk set comprising the entire Aztec oeuvre, as none of their albums logically separate themselves from the rest. If bean counters insisted on five, they should have kept the first five chronological albums and omitted Aztec swansong Frestonia (1995). As it stands, the box implies Love is particularly better, or worse, than the others. But that could only be said about the debut.


title: perfect debut

text: the studio solo debut proper from Burlington VT's best kept "adult" rock n roll singer songwriter secret.  calculatedly treading btwn sensitive and detached, with a lil' alt.country spin to keep it from being totally straight ahead pop songcraft, neil cleary delivers the goods. carefully crafted songs/arrangements/production; this guy is clearly a perfectionist striving (successfully) to not lose his songs' vitality in the studio.  he is a writer to be reckoned with, as his sophmore album "i was thinking of you the whole time" also shows. "numbers add up" is a most impressive accomplishment, all the more so for being his debut.


title: Good Listening

text: Good listening.


title: Great music.

text: Lots of great songs. Wish I could get this in digital music but it doesn't seem to be available.


title: Excellent

text: Great work of art summarizing the life of a pioneer in country music. I hope it comes out on a CD set sometime.


title: Excellent Album

text: Suzy Bogguss has one of the most pleasant old fashioned real country voices out there and she does justice to all the old favorites on this album.  I highly recommend this album to country and western music lovers who really liked the Golden age of country from the 50s and 60s.


title: Like smell very sexy

text: My boyfriend was so happy when he received this Christmas, he have been looking for it’s. Smell very sexy on him


title: cd; cd; cdl cd;

text: When I bought this item from this location it was a cd. I am now listing it and it's still a cd. I was a teen when Rock n roll started in the 50's. By the time of the 80's decade r&r changed to much for me, so I played my lp's and cassettes and did not listen much to the radio. I bought this cd for one song and was surprised that i liked most of the songs on the cd although I had never heard most of them before.


title: 32 songs every one a winner

text:
Many of the songs made it to number 1 in both R&B"s and the pop charts
almost all of the songs made it to number 1 in one of the charts.
Most people would enjoy every selection.

DISC 1
1.Lean on me-Bill Withers
2.Everybody plays the fool-the main ingredient
3.Rock The Boat-The Hues Corporation
4.If You Don't Know Me By Now-Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes
5.Love Train-O'Jays
6.When Will I See You Again-The Three Degrees
7.T.S.O.P.-MSFB Featuring The Three Degrees
8.Dancing Machine-Jackson 5
9.Outa Space-Billy Preston
10.Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)-Delfonics
11.Shining Star-Earth, Wind And Fire
12.Me and Mrs. Jones-Billy Paul
13.Make It Funky (Part 1)-James Brown
14.That Lady (Part 1)-The Isley Brothers
15.Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me-Gladys Knight
16.O-O-H ChildThe Five Stairsteps

1.Play That Funky Music-Wild Cherry
2.Disco Lady-Johnnie Taylor
3.Lady Marmalade-Labelle
4.Best of My Love-The Emotions
5.Fire-The Pointer Sisters
6.I'll Be Good To You-The Brothers Johnson
7.Disco Nights-G.Q.
8.Everlasting Love-Carl Corlton
9.You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine-Lou Rawls
10.Flash Light-Parliament
11.September-Earth, Wind And Fire
12.Shame-Evelyn "Champagne" King
13.Dazz-Brick
14.Got To Be Real-Cheryl Lynn
15.Kiss and Say Goodnight-The Manhattans
16.You Can't Change That-Raydio


title: 32 songs and every one a winner

text: several of the songs made it to # 1 on both the R&B and POP charts. Most of the songs made it to # 1 on one of the charts. all where in the top 10. It's one of those cd's<br />where most people will like every song.


title: forever fender

text: walk don't run, perfida, rambunk shush, lullaby of leaver, theme from silver city, blue moon, lolita ya ya, wipeout, walk don't run '64, slaughter on 10th ave. diamond head, secret agent man, apache, lonely sea, the cruel sea, the house of the rising sun, cravan, fugitive, bullgog, out of limits


title: Great CD

text: I love this cd. Price kinda high but worth it when listening to it.


title: Love the whole Christmas thing, and will also play year round. The music is that good.

text: Love the songs on this CD. One of their earlier works, one I have been looking for in stores. But finally decided to go online after years of hoping to find it at local store. Sorry to the people who own and run local music stores. I like supporting local businesses, but I really wanted this album at a reasonable price.


title: Awesome music!

text: We bought this CD many years ago when we were in Alaska. I listen to it (amongst other similar music) when I'm designing my art quilts. There are a couple of pieces on this particular CD that bring me to tears almost every time I listen to it.... it was recorded with such feeling and having the natural elements (birds and whales) adds to the overall experience. Highly recommend for calming music enjoyment.


title: The Disc  Has Skips  On  It.

text: I've only  had  this  CD For Not Even  Three Months, And  It Already  Has  Skips  On  It!!! I Always  Take  Very Good Care  Of  My Cd's-Clean  Them With  Alcohol. Im  Not  Happy  With The Quality  Of This  Cd,And Just  Very  Disappointed.  I Would  Have  Expected  Better From A Band Like  Off  Kilter. I Really  Wish  I  Could  Get  A  Replacement  Disc.


title: Not as quality as a good UK copy

text: Eeh. Not as quality as a good UK copy. Mobile Fidelity from this era is "hit or miss" the CBS half speed stuff is superior. TAS has it listed but I think it is borderline. I have sourced a couple copies. They all looked "legit" but none of them sounded as good as a "purple label" pressing or a good UK copy. The MFSL pressing is thin also. It is borderline Dynaflex.


title: Classic R&B Song!

text: Great song! Takes me back to the late 1970s when disco was sort of dying out but was going out with a bang. This was a classic song when it was first released. Unfortunately, this was the only hit song by this group. This album belongs in the library of any serious fan of disco music!


title: If you attended this conference, this is a must!

text: I was there.  If you were too, you will love these songs.  Sound quality is excellent.  This brings back many memories.


title: WARNING!  confused reviews - the opera vs the play

text: Robert Ward wrote the opera, THE CRUCIBLE.  Same title, same tale, based on Arthur Miller's play.  Both products are lumped together here.  Hard to tell what you might be getting if you make an order.


title: Fantistic CD

text: WOW:  Timi's voice is truly "amazing".  I've been a fan since "Hurt".  I received this CD as a gift and I'm constantly listening to it.  A nice variety of songs.  I especially liked her version of the doo-wop song "Could This Be Magic".


title: earth wind and fire

text: love these guys, and the music is great.


title: Five Stars

text: Daughter loved it.


title: Five Stars

text: Perfect!


title: Five Stars

text: Great Buy!


title: Awesome Cd

text: Very good album! Worth the money!


title: poor man's Postal Service

text: I guess that sounds kind of mean, but they really sound like big Postal Service fans trying to add a little of their own flavor and strip away the sheen. The production values are very indie/lo-fi and I think it makes them sound better. The boy-girl vocals go very nice together, and most of the songs on this album are pretty catchy. So maybe it's not quite a 4, but for the effort i'll bump them up. I think if they get to make another record with a little more money involved this time, it will be great.


Caught Don and his fabulous trio many, many times live in Sacramento around the time of these recordings. Guaranteed you'll love these, especially "York's Sauna" and "Taste of Honey.". Art McGinn


title: Restocking fee was $23!!!!!!

text: This was basically just the sound tracks from 4 movies...I thought it would be many more popular songs from the 80s. The sound quality was a bit low and heavy on the bass for me...I only listened to 2 songs on the first CD....I sent it back the next day and was charged $23 restocking fee!!!! Probably what the set cost the producer (it was made in China). That fact was not stated anywhere on the item description. I have never been charged a restocking fee by Amazon or one of their companies and certainly no 50% of the selling price!!!


title: One of Sarah’s most wonderful performances

text: I’ve listened to this over and over again. Tilson Thomas is great as well as the incomparable lovely Sassy


title: gift for my sister in law

text: I guess she liked it. I haven't heard back from her.  She enjoys classical music and such.  It shipped from Korea and got here before Christmas, amazing.


title: Great Album but damaged

text: Love the songs and all the little add-ons it came with but very sad that the booklet last page where all the add-ons were packed got damaged 😢


title: Five Stars

text: Dahyun is best girl. 11/10. Came great.


title: Thrilled to have it back!

text: My brother gave me this record in about 1969, and I listened to it almost daily for a couple of years.  I don't know what happened to my copy after I married.  My brother passed away last month, and one of the things I was motivated to do was to get this for myself to listen again.  I remembered it as if no time had passed-- except that it seems to end too fast!  It feels like I've found the best way to remember my brother, while I'm also thrilled to get to listen again to a remarkable performer.


title: This CD is amazing

text: One of the most amazing things about Shane & Shane is their ability to get at the core of worship. This CD exemplifies the heart of a child for God. I love every song.


title: Nice but get the full album

text:
Loved the CD.  Played it over and over again the night I received it.  Very nice take on the Wall and well thought out and executed.  Would be a 4 or 5 instead of a 3. . .

BUT there is another out CD there by Luther Wright & The Wrongs that contains 13 more songs from the Wall and includes all of the material on this one.  It is called Rebuild the Wall as opposed to Rebuild the Wall Part 1.  Don't end up like me and have to buy the other album as well!


title: Cheryl

text: Loved it…


title: Great CD

text: Every song is a winner. Haven’t stopped listening to it.


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome!!


title: Britney's done it again!

text:
As a huge Britney fan, I waited a very long time for her to release a new CD, and I have to say that the wait was well worth it. "Blackout" is just as good as any other record by Britney (even when I do think that there will never be a CD as good as "In the Zone").

Every single song has a great beat and amazing lyrics, and I couldn't find a single song in the whole cd that I disliked. All of them are simply great! I specially liked the songs "Piece of Me", "Radar", "Break the Ice" and "Ooh Ooh Baby".

I also noticed, while listening to it, that "Blackout" is pretty much about 'going back like nothing happened'; Britney is trying to show us with this record that she is the same amazing performer she was a few years ago even with all the scandal that has been going around her lately, and that parenthood doesn't stop her from still being sexy and sing about anything she wants to, just like she says in the song "Piece of Me": 'I can't see no harm in working and being a mama'

So... what else can I say? I'd just like to recommend this CD to everyone so that you all go and buy it, and (as Britney says herself in the first song of the CD): "It's Britney, b!tch"


title: great songs by 3 great artists. Glad to have these cds.

text: everyone who likes good music should invest in these three cds (pkg deal)


title: Great CD

text: the CD is super. I am still looking for the LP (vinyl) of the same title ("Amor" with Eydie Gorme and the Trio Los Panchos.) I had it in the past, but I cannot find it.


title: Five Stars

text: Great!


title: Amazing dvd especially if you like Miley

text: Like both the dvd & cd very happy with this purchase


title: Fun

text: This is a cool popish punk (more punk than pop, though) cd that is fun to listen to.  Will get anyone out of a bad mood.  Can't help but dance to it.  Money well spent!


title: Five Stars

text: Arrived as expected


title: Fantastic band!!!

text: This band completely got me into the Blues...I was able to meet them in person at several live performances last summer, and they are incredible!!! I highly recommend them to anyone with experience in Blues music...or not...they'll convert you into a Blues fan! :)


title: Aliases of this album

text:
I'm going out on a limb here, not having it myself, but it sounds like something released in late '78 or early '79 called High, Live, &Dirty--released by an entity called Nutmeg Records, with a bright purple cover and a glaring big "X" on the front to warn listeners of explicit content.  On that album, Morrison does indeed utter little besides obscenities, and the phrase "F.H.I.T.A" sounds like it's dubbed in repeatedly; and one even hears Jimi telling him which microphone to sing into--Morrison's recollection of it all was no doubt quite hazy the next day!

But, Hendrix does some respectable guitar work, and it's remarkable in being a good example of Jimi at his most relaxed and informal, indulging his ultimate pleasure in life--tinkering around with some songs and entertaining a small audience in a cozy setting as he did so.

As far as I know, Johnny Winter was not present.

So, if "Bleeding Heart" is indeed the same material, I'd recommend it for the serious or semi-serious Hendrix devotee.  Newcomers to Hendrix might do well to hear some of his more well-known material first.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent condition


title: GREAT CD

text: GREAT CD


title: Great album

text: This album is great. High replayability, cool, relaxing tunes and best of all: it rocks! Eclectic mix of sounds while remaining unique, Nude Beach has nailed it. If you like classic rock or punk, lazy and hazy summer tunes or just straight up relaxing music check this album out. Also sounds amazing on vinyl; it was meant to be. Rock on Nude Beach and thanks for representing Northport!

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title: Buena eleccion de canciones

text: Las voces de estas mujeres son Incredibles.