| 1. Willow Weep for Me |
| 2. Chances Are Few |
| 3. Jumpin' Jupiter |
| 4. Stop and Listen |
| 5. At Last |
| 6. Soul Walk |
| 7. Work Song |
| 8. They Can't Take That Away from Me [*] |
Stop and Listen,Baby Face Willette,Blue Note Records,Hard Bop,Jazz,Organ (Hammond),Soul-Jazz
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Stop and Listen
Mississippi Sheiks Manufacturer: Yazoo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000G8I Release Date: 1992-07-14 |
Tracks:
- Stop And Listen Blues
- Lonely One In This Town
- The World Is Going Wrong
- She Ain't No Good
- Sitting On Top Of The World
- Too Long
- That's It
- Bootlegger's Blues
- Somebody's Got To Help You
- Jail Bird Love Song
- Shooting High Dice
- Tell Me To Do Right
- Sales Tax
- Livin' In A Strain (Unissued)
- Sweet Maggie
- She's Crazy About Her Lovin'
- Please Baby
- I've Got Blood In My Eyes
- Kidn Treatment
- He Calls That Religion
Customer Reviews:
Now don't you hear me talking, pretty mama?.......2005-12-05
Although our romantic notions of early Delta blues want to make Robert Johnson the hero of this time period in American music, Johnson was actually quite unpopular in his time. The Sheiks were the reigning heroes and should be remembered as such.
Fiddle players should listen carefully to this record, as Lonnie Chatmon uses several odd cross-tunings that aren't common in any fiddle repertoire. Guitar players should simply sit in awe at Bo Chatmon's (aka Bo Carter's) guitar playing on the selected tracks where he sits in, and marvel at the sparse delicacy of Walter Vinson's guitar playing.
The Mississippi Sheiks were truly their own chapter in American music history, there was no other band quite like them nor will there ever be. Pick up this record, you'll be so glad you did.
Muddy walked all day just to hear them.......2003-06-17
I have hipped friends who are serious violinists to the Sheiks and they have come back with words of praise for the fiddling here. As a sometimes blues singer myself, I wish I could do the tunes with half the power and joy you find here.
Curiously, the sheiks were just as, or often more popular with white audiences as they were with Blacks. In fact, they recorded several tunes under other names in the traditional string band style that were released as white hilly billy records and not race records!
They've been neglected because they do not meet the fantasy that blues players, particularly from Mississippi, are guitar playing, slide playing, Delta people. But when Muddy Waters was coming up on Stovals Planation, these guys were so good he walked all day to hear them.
Too much of this history makes one forget that this is just great music to listen to, to make you mellow, smiling, and knowledgeable about life.
Country Blues for the whole family!.......2002-02-19
Perhaps what is most striking is that it preserves the sound of African-American fiddling,a tradition already fading away when these 78s were first waxed and today is all but deceased,-the playing of the Blues on the fiddle is particularly poignant (listen to how cleverly the fiddle counterpoints the sung verses on "Stop and Listen" for a start!),-this music is both a priceless preservation of a lost tradition and first-rate Delta blues performances (even if the Sheiks spent much of their time in and around Jackson,Miss.).
This cd will appeal to ALL blues lovers AND to Bluegrass and Western Swing fiddle fans as well - the Bluesy fiddling here will fascinate fans of Bluegrass fiddle great Alison Krauss and pioneering Western Swing fiddler Bob Wills.
The digital restoration follows in Yazoo's exemplary excellent standards and the liner notes are very informative and a provocative read.
In short,the whole family of fiddle tastes should snap this one up!
Old Country Blues Way Ahead of Its Time.......1998-07-12
Listen to Walter Vinson's mournful singing "Cant ya, a-hear me talking pretty mama" and you just know this is where it all began. I'm picturing them sitting at the local gas station under the hot sun in some Mississippi desert with nobody listening to these beautiful yet bizarre blues songs except some toads. I can't believe these guys aren't as famous as Robert Johnson because they are right there in that class. Their biggest claim to fame is that they originated "Sitting on Top of the World" which has been recorded by the Dead and many other blues musicians, but it doesn't even begin to represent their amazing work. Great violin and guitar, low key and fairly simple but it has everything it needs to get the point across. Some neat melodies like in "Too Long", some great lyrics like in "He Calls That Religion", cool stories like in "Blood in My Eyes for You". This is the real deal.
This collection was put together in part by Stefan Grossman who I believe uncovered a lot of Rev Gary Davis's stuff back in the early 60s. I have been listening to this solidly for weeks and can't seem to stop.
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The Michael Feinstein Anthology
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000065DVH Release Date: 2002-05-21 |
Tracks:
- Nice Work If You Can Get It
- Isn't It Romantic
- Swinging On A Star
- Ask Me Again
- Rhode Island Is Famous For You
- 'S Wonderful
- Wonder Why
- Too Marvelous For Words
- Where Do You Start
- Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
- Easy To Love
- Alexander's Ragtime Band
- Who Are You Now?
- You're An Education
- You Are There
- Sophisticated Swing
- Love Can Change The Stars
- Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
- Half Of April (Most Of May)
- Marianne
- They Can't Take That Away From Me
- I Love A Piano
Tracks:
- That's Entertainment
- My Favorite Year
- Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
- I Never Felt Better
- Someone To Watch Over Me
- Kiss Her Now
- The Ugly Bug Ball
- For You, For Me, Forever More
- The Mole People
- And So To Bed
- You're All The World To Me
- Old Friend
- Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
- Pattisserie
- Open Your Eyes
- For Love Alone
- I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
- Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
- My Romance
- Love Is Here To Stay
- Violin (with Liza Minnelli)
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The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."
Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description
The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.Customer Reviews:
Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05
Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18
He's done it again.......2002-07-15
This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.
Way to go Michael, you've done it again!
Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10
This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.
This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!
A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09
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Ultimate Irving Berlin, Vol. 1
Irving Berlin Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005RKQR Release Date: 2002-02-26 |
Tracks:
- The Jolly Bachelors: That Beautiful Rag
- Ziegfeld Follies Of 1911: Woodman, Spare That Tree
- Everybody's Doing It: Everybody's Doing It Now
- Hullo Ragtime: Hitchy Koo
- Hullo Ragtime: Snooky Ookums
- Hullo Ragtime: Alexander's Ragtime Band
- Watch Your Step: I've Gotta Go Back To Texas
- Watch Your Step: Settle Down In A One-Horse Town
- Watch Your Step: The Syncopated Walk
- Watch Your Step: My Bird Of Paradise
- Watch Your Step: Show Us How To Do The Fox Trot
- Watch Your Step: The Simple Melody
- Watch Your Step: The Always Follow Me Around
- Watch Your Step: Discoveries
- Watch Your Step: The Minstrel Parade
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): Beautiful Honolulu
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): England Every Time For Me
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): Teach Me To Love
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): I Love To Dance
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): The Girl On The Magazine
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): I Love A Piano
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): Until I Fell In Love With You
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): Father Wanted Me To Learn A Trade
- Stop! Look! Listen! (Follow The Crowd): Take Off A Little Bit
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Great Operatic Arias
Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006SGF1Y Release Date: 2005-02-22 |
Tracks:
- 'Even Bravest Heart My Swell'
- 'I Am The Barber Everyone Wants, I Am!
- 'Must I Be Made To Suffer'
- 'Look Down, Oh Gentle Evening Star'
- 'You Have My Love And My Devotion
- 'Oh Wine, Deliver Me From Sadness' - Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
- 'Marriage Is Sacred' - I Was Right To Be So Suspicious'
- 'Turning My Gaze Upon This Proud Assembly'
- 'O Nadir, Best Of Friends'
- Billy In The Darbies
- 'Though I'm Somewhat Out Of Practice' - Janice Watson
- 'Hello, Here's A Soldier Bold' - Janice Watson
- 'I Wonder What He'll Think Of Me!'
- 'In Visions, Illusions'
Customer Reviews:
A good collection.......2007-05-14
A Musician of Great Dignity and Style.......2005-07-27
English is a difficult language to make musical, though saying that abruptly is countered by the fact that some of the most beautiful operas in history are by Benjamin Britten, a composer who truly understood his native tongue and kept it as fluid as the soaring melodies he wrote, as Thomas Allen proves here in 'Billy in the Darbies' from Britten's 'Billy Budd'. It is the other major arias from Korngold to Wagner to Tchaikovsky to Rossini, Bizet, Mozart, Gounod, Verdi, Thomas, Strauss, and Lehar that Allen proves that English translations do not detract at all from the performances!
For those purists who prefer opera sung in the original language (and for those who don't even need supertitles in the opera house!), then this recording may provide a temporary barrier to respecting Allen's singing. But once caught up in the ease with which he moves from style to style and comedy to drama, it is hard not to relinquish old preferences and not be wholly impressed with the beauty of the voice and the warmth and dignity of this fine musician. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, July 05
Passed the "Opera in English" test with flying colors........2005-07-04
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I Listen to My Feet
Michael Young Manufacturer: Artist One-Stop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0002IQO2S Release Date: 2004-08-03 |
Tracks:
- New Mexican Scar
- Rosin
- We Know
- Empty Hallway
- Remember The Blind
- First Step
- Wiggle Eye
- Little Imp
- Head, Point North
- Canyon Club
- I'm Cold
- I'm Sad
- Too Damn Happy
- Broken Leg
- From A Child To A Lion
- I'm Tired
- Where's Philadelphia
- Bonus Track
Customer Reviews:
A wonderful debut by an impressive young guitar player........2004-08-13
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Keep On Smiling: Songs By Irving Berlin, 1915 - 1918
Benjamin Sears , and Bradford Connor Manufacturer: Original Cast Record ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000004CRG Release Date: 1996-09-17 |
Tracks:
- The Circus Is Coming to Town
- Araby
- I've Got a Sweet Tooth Bothering Me
- Until I Fell in Love With You
- Cohen Owes Me Ninety Seven Dollars
- When I Leave The World Behind
- Down Where The Jack O'Lanterns Grow
- Polly Pretty Polly (Polly With A Past)
- The Eyes Of Youth See The Truth
- The Sterling Silver Moon
- While The Band Played An American Rag
- The Voice Of Belgium
- The Devil Has Bought Up All The Coal
- They Were All Out Of Step But Jim
- Smile And Show Your Dimple
- Dream On Little Soldier Boy
- When I Get Back To The U.S.A.
- I'm Gonna Pin My Medal On The Girl I Left Behind
- Yip-Yip-Yaphank Medley: Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning/Kitchen Police (Poor Little Me)...
- We're On Our Way To France
Customer Reviews:
Great for home and classroom.......1999-03-21
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Come on and Hear
Manufacturer: Original Cast Record ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004RD4V Release Date: 2000-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Everybody's Doing It Now
- That's How I Love You
- When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam'
- Move Over
- Simple Melody
- At The Devil's Ball (First Version)
- At The Devil's Ball (Final Version)
- The Girl On The Magazine Cover
- Alexander's Ragtime Band
- When It Rains, Sweetheart, When It Rains
- Settle Down In A One Horse Town
- Ragtime Violin/That Mysterious Rag/The International Rag
- If All The Girls I Knew Were Like You
- Stop! Look! Listen!
- I Want To Go Back To Michigan (Down On The Farm)
- That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune
- Ragtime Soldier Man
- The Apple Tree And The Bumble Bee
- Spring And Fall
- I Love A Piano
- They've Got Me Doing It Now
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Stop Look & Listen: The Less Familiar Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey Manufacturer: Jasmine Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006H683 Release Date: 2004-04-05 |
Tracks:
- Dorsey Stomp
- Stop Look & Listen
- Shoot The Meatballs To Me Dominick Boy
- Serenade To Nobody In Particular
- Cowboy From Brooklyn
- Arkansas Traveller
- Song Of The Volga Boatmen
- John Silver
- Hold Tight Hold Tight
- In A Sentimental Mood
- Major & Minor Stomp
- On The Trail
- That Wonderful Worrisome Feeling
- La Rosita
- Sak House Stomp
- Contrasts (Theme)
- Great Life
- Listen To The Mocking Bird
- I Got Rhythm
- Dolimite
- Parade Of The Milk Bottle Caps
- Ain't Misbehavin
- King Porter Stomp
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Stop and Listen
Baby Face Willette Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000008MYB Release Date: 1994-07-12 |
Tracks:
- Willow Weep for Me
- Chances Are Few
- Jumpin' Jupiter
- Stop and Listen
- At Last
- Soul Walk
- Work Song
- They Can't Take That Away from Me [*]
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Angel In The Shadows
Hitman Blues Band Manufacturer: Nerus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000E1LYX Release Date: 2003-10-01 |
Tracks:
- Slither
- Fine Piece Of Merchandise
- Angel In The Shadows
- Hammer Down
- Hitman Moan
- I Know That You Love Me
- Sharing This Christmas With The Blues
- Drinking My Blues Away
- Listen To The Wind Blow
- That's What It's Like To Be A Man
- Living In A Hurricane
- Two Minute Warning
- On The Rebound
- Mean Mistreater
Album Description
New York veteran bluesman Russell "Hitman" Alexander's newest release - with another all-star lineup. Excellent both musically and lyrically, this all-original CD is a recording you want to listen to over and over again!Jazz Music:
- Suite: The Music of Claude Bolling
- Swing Shift
- Swing That Music
- The Best of Bobbi Humphrey
- The Indispensable Fats Waller, Vols. 3-4: 1935-1936 [Import]
- The New Orleans King of the Stroll
- The Other Side of the Sun
- The San Francisco Sound, vol. 2
- The Sensational Guitars of Dan and Dale: Batman An
- This One's for Me