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Tina Turner - One Last Time: Live in Concert
Format: DVD from Eagle Rock Ent (2001-02-06)
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BE CAREFUL!!!!
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Review Date: 2008-11-08
Just want to tell everyone if you've come to this site to order from the latest Tina Concert......THIS AIN'T IT!!!!

While I love Tina and saw her previous "Wildest Dreams" Tour, I was so lucky to see her opening nite in Kansas City in October 2008 for this last tour. I mistakenly thought what I ordered was that performance, and that's why I ordered it. It's not folks!!! It's placement on the page is what I consider misleading.

I'm keeping it cuz it's still awesome, but it's NOT her most recent tour. Just be careful and knowledgeable about what you're ordering.

Sandi
Texas

Tina - GREAT
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Review Date: 2008-10-12
Tina never lets you down. She fills the arena with all kinds of energy. A must have.

Tina Turner: One last time.
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Review Date: 2008-08-23
Very pleased with the quick response. Item was received in condition specified and in a timely manner.

Fare Thee Well, Tina!
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Review Date: 2008-05-04
As someone who has been a long time fan of Tina's but never saw her live in concert, I really enjoyed this One Last Time concert. Yes, there were some flaws and weaknesses in the recording and photography....but not in Tina's performance!

She is truly one fine lady and I do thank her for the decades of perfection and grace she bestowed upon her millions of fans here and abroad!

Tina Tuner, One Last Time
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Review Date: 2008-04-14
This is excellent. I rented it, viewed it several times, and being a music lover and dancer, she is the best. I came to Amazon to purchase the DVD and will be back in the future to do more business with your company. It arrived a day earlier than stated, in excellent conditon, and I am enjoying it tremendously.
You were a company that appeared to be customer oriented, a rare find these days.


Best of the Gaither Vocal Band
Format: Audio CD from Spring House / EMI (2004-09-21)
Artist: Gaither Vocal Band
List price: $19.98
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Tracks:
Disc 1
  • When We All Get Together With the Lord
  • Hide Thou Me
  • Low Down the Chariot
  • I Heard First on the Radio
  • Second Fiddle
  • There Is a River
  • Few Good Men
  • Brand New Song
  • He Touched Me
  • Good, Good News
  • Alpha and Omega
  • Can't Stop Talin' About Him
  • Love of God
  • Daystar (Shine Down on Me)
  • My Lord and I
  • Baptism of Jesse Taylor
  • Star-Spangled Banner
  • Hevean's Joy Awaits
  • Knowing You'll Be There
  • Lord, Feed Your Children
Disc 2
  • I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary
  • Loving God, Loving Each Other
  • Mary Was the First One to Carry the Gospel
  • King Is Coming
  • Singing With the Saints
  • I'll Worship Only at the Feet of Jesus
  • O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
  • At the Cross
  • Picture of Grace
  • He Will Carry You
  • I Bowed on My Kness
  • John, The Revelator
  • Yes, I Know!
  • Let Freedom Ring
  • Oh, What a Time
  • Sinner Saved by Grace
  • Mary, Did You Know
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Vocal band at their best!
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Review Date: 2009-05-20
This is one of the best that the GVB has produced. The songs are their top songs, and all the ones they perform at their concerts! Very good compilation of music!

A musical legacy second to none
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Review Date: 2009-03-13
Gaither music has been a part of my life since I was a little nicker. Growing up in the Nazarene church, songs like "He Touched Me" were just a way of life. The GVB has a legacy that is now tied into the very roots of Gospel music!

Even though there have been so many personel changes over the years, this group has continued to produce some of the finest music ever. This is a good sampling of the GVB. I have always enjoyed their dramatic ballads, such as "I Bowed on my Knees" or "I Believe in a hill called Mt. Calvery." These are powerful spine tingling works that will not only entertain you, but will bless you over and over as the clear message of this music comes shining through!

Bill Gaither is very much a Gospel music revivalist. He has recorded many of the old Convention songs that were originally sung by groups like the Stamps, Imperials, Goodmans, and the Statesmen. He has exposed this music to a whole new generation that may have not otherwise heard this kind of powerful Gospel music!

Packed with a roaring vocal band!
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Review Date: 2008-02-19
The Gaither Vocal Band has always been a family favorite Christian rock group. I say rock, because their fine instrumental and vocal arrangements ROCKS and they do it without removing the focal point of praises to the Most High. I have too many favorite songs on this two-CD compilation to list. But one that strikes my heart is: A Brand New Song to Sing (track #8). This song reminds me of the stunning string section of Pink Floyd in their many song recordings. Unlike Pink Floyd's lyrical contents, The Gaither Vocal Band vocally crystalizes the messages of the Lord and in return permeates the room with their (many) fine vocal ranges in praises to the Lord. Don't miss this double compact disc (compilation). It is awesome!

Awesome! Splendid!....Great Music!!!
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Review Date: 2008-02-15
The Cd is very Awesome and it is a Cd that every person should get, it will lift your spirit plus be blessed by every second you listen to it.

Fantastic
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Review Date: 2007-07-22
The Gaither Vocal band sings beautiful songs in many different styles. On this cd, you'll find the very best of them. There's a large selection of 37 songs on two cd's. Really a must-have for fans!


The Phantom Of The Opera (1986 Original London Cast)
Format: Audio CD from Polygram Records (1990-10-25)
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List price: $35.98
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Tracks:
Disc 1
  • Phantom of the Opera/Prologue
  • Phantom of the Opera/Overture
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 1. Think of Me
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 2. Angel of Music
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 3. Little Lotte/The Mirror (Angel of
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 4. The Phantom of the Opera
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 5. The Music of the Night
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 6. I Remember/Stranger Than You Dream
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 7. Magical Lasso
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 8. Notes/Prima Donna
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 9. Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 10. Why Have You Brought Me Here/Raou
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 10. All I Ask of You
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 1. Scene 10. All I Ask of You (Reprise)
Disc 2
  • Phantom of the Opera/Entr'acte
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 2. Scene 1. Masquerade/Why So Silent
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 2. Scene 3. Notes/Twisted Every Way
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 2. Scene 5. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Agai
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 2. Scene 5. Wandering Child/Bravo Monsieur
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 2. Scene 7. The Point of No Return
  • Phantom of the Opera/Act 2. Scene 8. Down Once More/Track Down This Mur
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Phantom at it's best.
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Review Date: 2009-06-27
There is nothing like the original score and music to this wonderful tale of mystery, danger and unrequited love.

LOVE THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
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Review Date: 2009-06-19
great music - loved the play. listen to the CD all of the time

Phantom Phanatic !
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Review Date: 2009-04-25

Have long awaited the opportunity to own this original work !

EXCELLENT !! Great value. Thank you.

Amazing Soundtrack
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Review Date: 2009-04-15
This cd brings all the energy and excitement as if you are sitting in the audience. Great rendition of this fabulous play. Can't go wrong with this.

brilliant
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Review Date: 2009-05-23
I bought this soundtrack for my 15 year old son and this is his review. I took him to see the Phantom back in March. He kept saying, "Mom, I didn't want it to end". He was always humming the songs and taught himself how to play them on his guitar. I bought the soundtrack for him and "brilliant" is his word. I myself have seen the Phantom 3 times and it always gives me goosebumps. This soundtrack surprised us both because it is the whole play. We enjoy it because we can relive the production over and over whenever we want and we don't have to wait for it to come to town. It is truly amazing!


Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook
Format: Audio CD from Sony/ Columbia (2003-09-30)
Artist: Bette Midler
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Tracks:
Disc 1
  • You'll Never Know
  • This Ole House
  • On a Slow Boat to China
  • Hey There
  • Tenderly
  • Come On-A My House
  • Mambo Italiano
  • Sisters
  • Memories of You
  • In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
  • White Christmas
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inspirational
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Review Date: 2009-02-25
Whether you need this album for the memory, or just to listen to fine music, this set of tunes is a must.Bette honours the great lady and the Barry Manilow influence is worth every penny (or cent!).The Sony sound stage gives a superb quality of listening.

Music Lover
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Review Date: 2008-06-14
Bette and Barry back together again! They make great music together! Rosemary Clooney is smiling from heaven! Midler's voice provides the great range and emotional sentiment of Rosemary's songs. The duet with Linda Ronstadt for "Sisters" was outstanding and joyful. The production of the cd by Barry Manilow is genius! Bette and Barry were meant to make music together!
Kimberly

Excellent..a must add to any collection
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Review Date: 2008-01-19
I think this is Bette Midler at her best! She gives a subtle and yet powerful rendition of Rosemary Clooney's works.

I highly recommend this.

Bette Midler does herself proud reprising these classic Clooney tunes.
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Review Date: 2008-08-30
For whatever reason this was one disc that I had simply never even noticed before. While perusing the audio rack at my local library I happened upon "Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook". It was a rainy Saturday and I decided that this would be the perfect day to crash and check out some CD's. I am so glad that I did because as it turns out that this disc is a real keeper.
Released back in 2003, "Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook" features 11 of the legendary singers most popular songs. Of course I was curious as to how the producers would approach this material. And while I was pretty sure that Bette Midler had the pipes to pull it off I wondered if this would be an album that I would only listen to just once or something I would be eager to enjoy again and again. After hearing this disc but once I can say without equivocation that I would definitely fall into the latter category. Furthermore, I can attest to the fact that there really is not a bad track on this album. There are fresh new arrangements of Clooney favorites like "This Ole House", "Memories of You" and "Hey There". A really pleasant surprise was Bette's marvelous duet with producer Barry Manilow on the old Kay Kyser hit "On A Slow Boat To China". And speaking of duets, much to my surprise my favorite cut on this disc just has to be the remarkable duet with Linda Ronstadt called "Sisters". This tune was originally recorded by Rosemary and her sister Betty Clooney and appeared briefly on the charts back in 1954. Rosemary Clooney also performed the song in the classic Bing Crosby holiday film "White Christmas". Now the very idea of Bette Midler attempting the Mitch Miller inspired pop hits "Come On-A My House" and "Mambo Italiano" seems rather improbable but Bette Midler manages to pull it off with grace and style and makes these silly little songs all her own.
Unfortunately, there is only about 31 minutes worth of music to be had on "Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook". The problem is that everything on this disc is so good that it leaves you longing for more. It certainly would have been nice to hear Bette Midler's remarkable voice on tunes like "Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)", "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "Half As Much" to name but a few. That being said "Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook" is a first rate production. Indeed, this is a disc I can see myself playing frequently in the future. As a matter of fact I will be ordering my copy as soon as I finish this review. Very highly recommended!

Bette Midler sings Rosemary Clooney
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Review Date: 2008-02-29
I don't believe this C.D. was available in shops in Australia and having found it on Amazon, I'm delighted. Have been a Bette fan for over 20 years and, being older, appreciate her renditions of songs heard when I was quite young. The Manilow arrangements are extremely authentic....in all, great entertainment from one of my favourites.


Mad Love
Format: Audio CD from Elektra / Wea (1990-10-25)
Artist: Linda Ronstadt
List price: $7.98
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Collectible price: $19.98
Tracks:
Disc 1
  • Mad Love
  • Party Girl
  • How Do I Make You
  • I Can't Let Go
  • Hurt So Bad
  • Look Out for My Love
  • Cost of Love
  • Justine
  • Girls Talk
  • Talking in the Dark
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Girls talk and they say it's not allowed.
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Review Date: 2009-05-10
Full moon tonight, delighted to see my shadow. There are some things you can't cover up with lipstick and powder. I'll review this one now since I'm wearing my 'new wave' outfit ~ pleated black miniskirt, b/w horizonal stripe top, black Converses. I thought I heard you mention my name, can't you talk any louder? The sound is all business, every note is braille. Don't come any closer, don't come any nearer, my vision of you can't get any clearer. Scoff if you dare through those last two "no"'s on "Hurts So Bad." Throughout, drums miked like a knock at the door. That does sound like an understatement. I can't say the words you want to hear, I suppose you're going to have to play it by ear. I Utubed "You're No Good," first LR then VH, laughed out loud and I loved the sound I made. Now it's your turn.

Only an average album
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Review Date: 2007-01-09
Linda Ronstadt had an amazing run in the mid-70s, releasing one terrific album after another, always building on what came before, until Back in the USA, which, while a good album, was not up to her par. On Mad Love she tries out some new wave style, which was simply not her forte. While there are some pretty good cuts here, the album never comes together as a whole and Ronstadt comes off looking like she was vainly searching for a musical style to be comfortable with -- and maybe she was. This one's pretty much for completists only (which is why I picked it up).

Ronstadt records the hard rocking album of my dreams!
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Review Date: 2008-01-16
The moment I heard the drum roll that kicks of HOW DO I MAKE YOU, my heart began to beat a bit faster. It's now 28 years later, and my 45 year-old heart has not slowed down a bit!

This is my very favorite Linda album. It seems that some folks do not agree with me. That's OK, I know I am right.

For those of you who lost touch w/Linda's music:

Do yourself a favor- revisit her classic stuff and explore her criminally overlooked newer material. Goosebumps will arrive exponentially!

Good but not great......
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Review Date: 2007-10-15
Mad Love was released in early 1980, recorded in late 1979 and while criticized by the rock critic elite, it's a fine little rock and roll album. While some accused Ronstadt of "jumping on the new wave" bandwagon, the fact is Ronstadt had been moving toward more rock oriented music and distancing herself from her folk/country roots before Mad Love. For example, 1978's Living in the USA basically has no country on it and it along with the previous Simple Dreams both featured stripped down arrangements, a typical ingredient of rock and roll. The label "new wave" while once having some meaning, is basically meaningless today and even then, was mostly a return to early roots rock and roll. Something Ronstadt often recorded - Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry, etc.

Mad Love starts with it's title track, which is a good song/arrangement for Ronstadt to belt out. Elvis Costello's excellent tune Party Girl is next. Ronstadt does a fine job with it, and while the arrangement is a bit lacking if you ask me, it still works. The radio hit How Do I Make You is next and shows that new wave at it's best was very much a back to basics excursion in rock and roll; it seamlessly ties Buddy Holly to Elvis Costello in more ways than just eye-glasses. The old Hollies tune I Can't Let Go is next and Ronstadt and company do a very nice job with it; energetic and fun. The old Little Anthony and the Imperials classic Hurt So Bad ends side one (when albums used to have sides!). It's given a new (for 1980) sound, has a nice "atmospheric mood" and was the biggest hit single from the album.

Side two starts with Look Out For My Love - a sort of mid-tempo, hypnotic song, sung in a plaintive voice that's nevertheless effective. Cost of Love is next and is perhaps the weakest song in the set; a kind of "by the numbers" new wave-ish tune that while not terrible, is my least favorite. Justine follows next and is much better, a good vocal, some nice bass work and an emotional wallop. Costello's Girls Talk kicks off next. Not her best work, not her worst, Ronstadt and company should have made it into a hit single but ultimately, it's lacking just a bit. Perhaps not as rocking as Dave Edmund and Rockpile's version, which features lots of rhythm guitar, it's given a sort of playful tone and none the less is a fun song by singer and band and is interesting from the female point of view. EC's Talking in the Dark finishes the album - a so-so song which sounds like one of Costello's b-side throw-a-ways, Linda gives it an emotional "oomph" with accompanying synthesizer singing harmony with her on the chorus.

Curiously, back twenty-five to thirty years ago, pop music critics carried much more weight than they do today, perhaps like mainstream news organizations, who once had a lock on shaping public opinion, today there are many more points of view and outlets for opinion from expert to laymen alike. While a few big critics hit Ronstadt hard on this album, many more critics of lesser renown gave it good reviews. Elvis Costello himself cracked back when the album came out that he hated Ronstadt versions of his songs, but he also tore into her for her 1978 recording of his tune Alison - which most critics, unlike EC, liked. Ronstadt shrugged it off by remarking that Elvis was just being a brat.

All in all, I would give Mad Love a grade of "B". A final note: Strangely, I like the sound of this album much better when I listen to it with headphones and less so when I listen to it in conventional speakers. Perhaps, I have too much bass in the sound of my speakers, which has the effect of distorting/slowing the tempo of the songs. Maybe the album needs to be remixed. I find the volume on most of Ronstadt's recordings to be much too low when compared to other recordings.

Ronstadt at her best
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Review Date: 2007-01-20
Linda R. singing 3 Elvis Costello songs? That's worth the price of admission right there. Party Girl, Talking in the Dark and Girls Talk sound much better here that on the original Costello recordings. They are outright terrific. The rest is competent filler. Overall quite enjoyable. Arguably her best recording.
Trivia: the producer is Peter Asher - the brother of Paul McCartney's very serious 60s girlfriend Jane Asher. Paul got Peter's career started when he gave him the #1 hit World Without Love.


Johnny's Greatest Hits
Format: Audio CD from Sony (1990-10-25)
Artist: Johnny Mathis
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Tracks:
Disc 1
  • Chances Are - Ray Conniff, Ray Conniff, Johnny Mathis
  • All the Time - Ray Ellis Orchestra, Johnny Mathis
  • Twelfth of Never - Johnny Mathis
  • When Sunny Gets Blue - Ray Conniff, Ray Conniff, Johnny Mathis
  • When I Am with You - Ray Ellis Orchestra, Johnny Mathis
  • Wonderful! Wonderful! - Ray Conniff, Ray Conniff, Johnny Mathis
  • It's Not for Me to Say - Ray Conniff, Ray Conniff, Johnny Mathis
  • Come to Me - Johnny Mathis
  • Wild Is the Wind - Ray Ellis Orchestra, Johnny Mathis
  • Warm and Tender - Johnny Mathis
  • No Love (But Your Love) - Ray Conniff, Ray Conniff, Johnny Mathis
  • I Look at You - Ray Ellis Orchestra, Johnny Mathis
Average review score:

It comes Easily to Johnny
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Review Date: 2009-06-27
The young , smooth voice of Johnny Mathis is at it's best in these timeless song choices. A must for Johnny Mathis fans

Truly Wonderful Wonderful
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Review Date: 2009-06-24
I remember the summer I turned fourteen years old and suddenly hearing this incredible voice pouring out of my transistor radio:

"Some quiet evening we sit side by side
And we're lost in a world of our own.
I feel the glow of your unspoken love
I'm aware of the treasure that I own.
And I say to myself, it's wonderful, wonderful..."

... and being totally blown away by that glorious sound. That was my introduction to Johnny Mathis, at that time a relatively unknown kid 21 years old with a voice that was pure magic. You listened to that voice and just let it flow over you and you were instantly and utterly enchanted. I fell in love with "Wonderful Wonderful" (still my favorite of all his songs) and "It's Not for Me To Say" and "Chances Are", and the following spring "Johnny's Greatest Hits" was released, featuring the three songs above and nine more. Some of these recordings weren't really hits before they were featured on this album, but the album itself was a mega-smash. And with good reason. Besides the three above, there is a lovely little ballad called "When Sunny Gets Blue" that actually makes you feel like you're hearing rain fall, the hauntingly beautiful "The Twelfth of Never", and seven more that are timeless listening pleasure.

Mathis had some great help on this album in the form of terrific arrangements by Ray Conniff, Ray Ellis and other musical giants; but what makes Johnny Mathis Johnny Mathis is, purely and simply, That Voice. Every word is clear as a crystal bell and every note is perfect. That Johnny hit his peak so young is nothing short of phenomenal. He went on to have a successful career that spanned forty years, but he was never as good as he was in this album. If you only listen to one album by Johnny Mathis in your life, this is it.

Judy Lind

I think the least known track in this album is Johnny's best
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Review Date: 2008-12-28
Although "Chances Are", "Wonderful, Wonderful" etc are probably the songs most recognized and associated with Johnny...there is a certain gem in this album, the lyrics of which say it all.

Listen to "When I Am With You" This song has haunted me for years.

I bought this album when it was Vinyl....then 8-Track....then Cassette...then CD when these releases got to the marketplace. Although I have the CD..plus copies for the car; I purchased the above-mentioned track tonight...just didn't feel like hunting around here for the CD. Download is now in this laptop playing via WMP on repeat as I write this.

I first saw Johnny when he wasn't a "name" yet in some club in Oceanside NY (Long Island). His singing was marvelous but he had not yet developed much stage presence ..it looked like he was singing into a mike as if he was in a recording chamber.

He's now more "wonderful,wonderful" than ever....on disc and in person.

Johnny Mathis fans, rejoice!
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Review Date: 2008-01-24
I have been a fan of Johnny's for 50 years. "Chances are", was a teenage favorite of mine, also, "wild is the wind",. If you love his music, get this cd.

Johnny sells his songs without even trying--and that's no small feat !!!
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Review Date: 2007-09-15
Johnny Mathis scored a huge coup with his album entitled "Johnny's Greatest Hits." Johnny's voice never sounded better. Moreover, the fact that this album remains in print on CD half a century after its record album release proves that Johnny's fine artistry cannot be cast aside even in this age of rock and roll, punk rock and hip hop. This album is definitely worth a good listen!

The track set begins with one of Johnny's best songs ever, "Chances Are." "Chances Are" has an elegant arrangement for the harp, piano and strings while Johnny sings this flawlessly. "All The Time" has Johnny singing passionately of how he wants his one true love to always be at his side; Johnny handles the tempo changes like a pro and the musical arrangement lacks nothing--it's THAT good. Moreover, "The Twelfth Of Never" sports a great arrangement for the harp; Johnny performs "The Twelfth Of Never" with great sensitivity. Awesome.

"When Sunny Gets Blue" gives us Johnny singing a tender love ballad about how Sunny feels tremendously depressed unless she is in love; the strings and the harp carry the bulk of the melody. "Wonderful! Wonderful!" is a relentlessly upbeat melody that lets Johnny celebrate the pure joy of true love.

"It's Not For Me To Say" has a rather elegant arrangement for the piano; and Johnny croons this beautifully when he sings of his affection for his one true love; Johnny's character also hopes that their love will continue for a long while to come. "Wild Is The Wind" is a ballad about passionate love; the excellent chord changes and subtle tempo changes enhance the number. "No Love" continues along the same lines; and the CD ends strong with "I Look At You." The strings and the ladies on backup bolster "I Look At You" as Johnny sings of his love although he is too afraid of rejection to pursue a love affair with them. Excellent!

Johnny Mathis remains a giant amongst giants in the entertainment industry of the twentieth century. Johnny was blessed to receive an incredible voice that could stir many emotions easily in his adoring audiences; and if we're lucky he'll continue to entertain us with his masterful voice for many years to come.

Thank you, Johnny!


The Presidents of the United States of America
Format: Audio CD from Tooth & Nail Records (2008-06-10)
Artist: The Presidents of the United States of America
List price: $9.99
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Tracks:
Disc 1
  • Kitty
  • Feather Pluckn
  • Lump
  • Stranger
  • Boll Weevil
  • Peaches
  • Dune Buggy
  • We Are Not Going to Make It
  • Kick out the Jams
  • Body
  • Back Porch
  • Candy
  • Naked and Famous
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Commands in brevity
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Review Date: 2009-05-27
3 1/2

Straddling the line between jamming and joking is easy if, even with minimal compositional advantages, this silly and energetic hellbilly funk attempts full throttle trio synergy.

best of the presidents of the usa
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Review Date: 2009-05-10
best alt rock of the 90's? maybe not but its the best of the presidents!

Its good
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Review Date: 2009-01-26
Strange lyrics, songs maybe about bestiality and fruit, won't leave your cd player for a while

better than a lot of the crap on today's AIR WAVES

bought for a friend
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Review Date: 2009-01-19
He had to have this album, and I have sice bought my own copy. Good album if you like the genre and artists.

I'll remember this band for two things.
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Review Date: 2009-01-02
1. The hit single "Lump."

2. High school 1996. Homeroom. We'd have to watch this news show called Channel One. Or was it Whittle? I think Whittle was the name of the production company. Anyway, there was a good looking blonde reporter named Tracy Smith talking about this band. She said they were one of her favorites. Most of my class laughed at her. It's not that POTUSA were necessarily lame, but it was "unique" to list them as a favorite. I'll forever associate this band with the cruel laughter of teenage Pantera fans.

So, there you have it.


Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits!
Format: Audio CD from Rhino / Wea (2004-06-08)
Artist: Frank Sinatra
List price: $11.98
New price: $5.81
Used price: $5.39
Tracks:
Disc 1
  • Strangers in the Night
  • Summer Wind
  • It Was a Very Good Year
  • Somewhere in Your Heart
  • Forget Domani
  • Somethin' Stupid - Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra
  • That's Life
  • Tell Her (You Love Her Each Day)
  • World We Knew (Over and Over)
  • When Somebody Loves You
  • This Town
  • Softly, As I Leave You
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A summer wind!
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Review Date: 2009-07-02
Its been awhile since I reconnected with the Chaiman of the Board. I am glad I did so. This CD exemplifies what a true entertainer/ showman is. It is so pleasant listening to this music again and not the simple noise that is passed off as music today. There are lyrics, melodies and rhythms here all produced by People. Not by loop machines computors, bells and whistles. BRing back the Music. Start here. Enjoy Salud i cien anni.

A few great hits, the rest aren't...
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Review Date: 2008-12-21
There are a few great songs on this album (Summer Wind, This Town - both were featured in the movie "Matchstick Men" with Nicholas Cage), and you won't find them anywhere else (including iTunes). Unfortunately the rest of the album is basically over-produced mainstream arrangements, some of which are pretty darn cheesey...
Even so, it may be worth buying the album just for the few good ones - they're top-shelf.

come on, frankie blue eyes? this is a 10, not a 5!!!
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Review Date: 2008-05-02
I am a huge Sinatra fan, so of course I love this product. it actually was a gift but i know every song of his. I live in Hoboken, NJ, frank sinatra's birthplace. We've got the same home town! !
Thanks for the CD .

Greatest Hits indeed!
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Review Date: 2008-01-08
I love this CD. It has some of the best songs by Sinatra, including one of my personal favorites "the world we knew" (surprisingly missing from all other Sinatra collections).

good--as far as it goes, that is (three and 1/2 stars)
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Review Date: 2008-02-27
Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits is a single CD that doesn't go far enough to be a real single CD retrospective of Frank Sinatra's artistry. This disappoints me. However, the sound quality is great and the artwork is nicely done.

"Strangers In The Night" features Frank at his very best; he sings this passionately and I rarely, if ever, hear a better rendition of this classic love ballad. Frank's excellent diction bolsters his performance; and his voice is full of warmth. "Summer Wind" is a romantic favorite of many men who like to dance with their sweethearts to this tune. Frank delivers "Summer Wind" without a superfluous note and this impresses me. I really like "Summer Wind" and I predict you'll like it, too!

"It Was A Very Good Year" is a slower tempo ballad that is reflective and romantic in its own way; Frank does justice to this song by performing it with great sensitivity. The musical arrangement is very well done as well. "Forget Domani" has a great flavor to it; Frank sings this to perfection and he breathes new life into it in a way I've never heard before!

"That's Life" was always one of my very favorite Frank Sinatra tunes; his relentless optimism (until the very last line of the song) is infectiously catchy and performed like the ultimate pro that Frank was! "That's Life" features a great organ arrangement and the backup vocalists harmonize very nicely. Frank really belts this out!

"When Somebody Loves You" features Frank singing effortlessly as the notes change quickly between major and minor; the lush musical arrangement is quite striking and the overall effect of "When Somebody Loves You" is quite strong. "This Town" gets the royal treatment from Frank who belts this out as strong as he ever could! The CD ends with Frank performing "Softly As I Leave You." "Softly As I Leave You" glistens like pure gold in Frank's capable hands.

The CD sure does have some incredible hits on it--but there's no way a single CD could ever capture Frank Sinatra's "Greatest Hits." They could have at least added an extra song or two; but they seemed not to care. What a shame!

Three and ½ stars for a great CD with a title that's misleading. This is too short to be called Frank's "Greatest Hits."


The Bridges Of Madison County: Music From The Motion Picture
Format: Audio CD from Warner Bros / Wea (1995-05-30)
Artists: Dinah Washington, Johnny Hartman, Hal Mooney and His Orchestra, Barbara Lewis, and Irene Kral w/ the Junior Mance Trio
List price: $7.98
New price: $4.28
Used price: $0.01
Collectible price: $24.41
Tracks:
Disc 1
  • Doe Eyes [Love Theme from The Bridges of Madison County]
  • I'll Close My Eyes - Dinah Washington
  • Easy Living - Johnny Hartman
  • Blue Gardenia - Dinah Washington
  • I See Your Face Before Me - Johnny Hartman
  • Soft Winds - Hal Mooney Orchestra, Dinah Washington
  • Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis
  • It's a Wonderful World - Irene Kral, Junior Mance
  • It Was Almost Like a Song - Johnny Hartman
  • This Is Always - Irene Kral, Junior Mance
  • For All We Know - Johnny Hartman
  • Doe Eyes (Reprise) [Love Theme from The Bridges of Madison County]
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Must have
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Review Date: 2009-05-16
This cd I had to have. I read the book, watched the movie. It's all good!

The bridges of Madison County
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Review Date: 2009-03-27
I love this Movie. I bought the Cd with the music from this picture. A Great CD.

Doe Eyes
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Review Date: 2009-03-23
I bought this cd because I love the movie and the Doe Eyes theme song. However, I'm disappointed because the Doe Eyes piece is only about 60 seconds long - and that's it. Even the last cut, which is a reprise, is over before you know it. Plus, not all the songs from the movie (italian opera) are on the cd. It's good for background music while i'm doing housekeeping, and I'm glad I have it in my collection!

What a Love Story!
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Review Date: 2009-02-01
Oh man!! - The DVD is in my DVD player as we speak.. matter of fact, I went to sleep watching it again!! - I also so enjoy the sound track, it too is in my computer as we speak!! - Well, if you decide to purchase the DVD and the sound track, your money will be spent and I hope you are as pleased as I AM. The Bridges of Madison County. Now, I am going to order the book (I use to have it too!) and then my "bridges of madison county" will be complete. TA TA

Just beautiful....
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Review Date: 2008-12-31
When you listen to this soundtrack, you can re-visit all of your favorite scenes from the film, both happy and sad.
Imagine this: it's snowing outside, you are on the couch under your favorite cozy quilt, the fireplace is crackling and you have a pot of your favorite tea next to you. This CD is playing.....
Well, it just doesn't get much better than that folks!


Original Dance Music of 1920's & 1930's
Format: Audio CD from Swing Time Records (2000-02-15)
Artist: Various Artists
List price: $16.99
New price: $10.99
Used price: $34.06
Tracks:
Disc 1
  • Remarkable Girl - Country Washburne, Ted Weems
  • I Wanna Be Loved by You - Vaughn DeLeath
  • Don't Wake Me up Let Me Dream - Howard Lanin
  • What Do I Care What Somebody Said? - Jan Garber, Carole Warren
  • Miss Anabelle Lee (Who's Wonderful, Who's Marvelous)
  • Happy Days Are Here Again - Ben Selvin
  • There's Too Many Eyes - Art Jarrett, Ted Weems
  • Your the One I Care For - Elmer Feldkamp, Bert Lown
  • I Found a Million Dollar Baby (In a Five and Ten Cent Store)
  • On a Night Like This - Howard Lanin
  • Shine - Jesse Stafford
  • Broadway Melody - Ben Selvin Orchestra
  • Who's Your Little Who-Zis! - Ben Selvin Orchestra
  • Me and the Man in the Moon - Ambassadors, Frank Sylvano
  • You're the Cream in My Coffee - Ambassadors, Frank Sylvano
  • 'Leven-Thirty Saturday Night - Ambrose Orchestra, Sam Brown
  • Who's Sorry Now? - Green Brothers Novelty Band
  • Girl of My Dreams - Kenny Sargent
  • When Eyes of Blue Are Foolin' You - Howard Lanin
  • What a Day - Parker Gibbs, Ted Weems
  • Somebody Loves Me - Henry Lange
  • She's Got It - Parker Gibbs, Ted Weems & His Orchestra
  • Rainy Weather Rose - Irving Kaufman, Adrian Schubert & His Salon Orchestra
  • Red Headed Baby - Gene Kardos, Dick Robertson
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original dance music of the 1920's and 1930's
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Review Date: 2009-06-07
One of the classic CD's of this era. Great instrumentals and vocals of the 20's and 30's. Buy this CD, it is worth listening to.

wonderful collection of 20s & 30s dance music
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Review Date: 2008-05-05
This is a really top-notch collection of 20s & 30s dance music by various bands, mostly underservedly forgotten. A very entertaining CD that gives a good idea of the fun and energy of 20s & 30s dance music. You won't be able to stand still.

Hot Cha-Cha!
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Review Date: 2008-02-25
What a fun collection of 1920s dance music! "You're the Cream in My Coffee," "Who's Sorry Now," "I Wanna Be Loved By You," and "Miss Annebelle Lee" are wonderful to hear as original recordings, not the 1950s/1960s re-recordings. Overall, most of these songs are clear and interesting recordings, except for the lame "Rainy Weather Rose." All these songs are immediately recognizable by the listener who is the efficianado, and by the end of the first bar, you are ready to dance, dance, dance! This is a great collection to have at parties.

Great, wide variety of music from the 20's and 30's
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Review Date: 2008-02-15
What a great purchase! You would be hard pressed to find all these 78's around collector's basements. The part I love the best is the terrific variety of music from that era. If you're looking for ballads and toe-tappers this is the one.

snazzy music before the big band era--but with a side dish of surface noise
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Review Date: 2009-01-07
Original Dance Music of 1920's & 1930's is a great single CD compilation of some of the "hottest" hits that people danced to and heard on the radio before the big band era. The quality of the sound is rather good considering the age of the recordings; and the artwork is excellent. One thing to take note of, however: Amazon indicates that this album is available for digital MP3 download; but when I checked it out the link up above leads you to a song set for another CD altogether. OOPS, AMAZON!

"Remarkable Girl" by Ted Weems & His Orchestra sounds wonderful; and when Country Washburn comes in to sing the lyrics this number takes off like a jet! "Remarkable Girl" is also noteworthy because it showcases an early recording by the great Ted Weems & His Orchestra. The brass is used very well in the musical arrangement, too. "I Wanna Be Loved By You" is a classic hit that some people may recognize even in these times; Helen Kane doesn't sing this rendition but The Broadway Nitelites and Vaughn Deleath do a sublime performance! There's also another great tune when we get "Miss Annabelle Lee (Who's Wonderful, Who's Marvelous)." "Miss Annabelle Lee (Who's Wonderful, Who's Marvelous)" gets the royal treatment from The Mike Speciale Orchestra with Billy Carola singing the lyrics. Sure, there's some surface noise on this track; but it still sounds very good anyway.

We also hear the classic tune, "Happy Days Are Here Again." This was the "theme song" for FDR's first campaign for the presidency; and it still sounds wonderful to my ears. The Ben Selvin Orchestra never misses a single note although unfortunately the CD manufacturers don't know who sang the lyrics to this song. Sorry, folks. "I Found A Million Dollar Baby (In A Five And Ten Cent Store)" is another adorable love song that I always enjoy hearing; this gets a fine interpretation by The Frank Auburn Orchestra along with a very young Benny Goodman! Similarly, "You're The Cream In My Coffee" sparkles with very little surface noise, if any; and I think you'll enjoy this number if you like this type of music. Frank Salvano sings "You're the Cream in My Coffee" to perfection--and beyond!

I never knew that "Who's Sorry Now?" went this far back; unfortunately this has surface noise but I hope that you'll enjoy this rendition anyway. Listen also for "What A Day;" I always love to hear this tune. Ted Weems and his band mates give this their all with Parker Gibbs singing very well. How these guys could turn out a tune! "She's Got It" is another number with a fine musical arrangement; when Parker Gibbs comes in this number shines! The CD also ends well with The Gene Kardos Orchestra performing "Red Headed Baby." This'll leave you wanting more!

Original Dance Music of 1920's & 1930's offers us a lot of the best music from the 1920's and the 1930's. If you like this album I suggest you try other CDs that have music from this era.


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