American Pie

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Average customer rating: A Masterpiece of Spirituality in Rhythm and Verse Bring back the memories Great Classic Rock One of the BEST OF THE BEST-LaLaLaLa LOVE IT! Empty Chairs

American Pie Don McLean Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Legendary Songs of Don McLean Classic Hits The Best of Don McLean The Best of Bread Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits ASIN: B00009P1MP Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

1. American Pie
2. Till Tomorrow
3. Vincent
4. Crossroads
5. Winterwood
6. Empty Chairs
7. Everybody Loves Me, Baby
8. Sister Fatima
9. The Grave
10. Babylon
11. Mother Nature
12. Aftermath

Amazon.com

There's an old quote of St. Theresa's that goes something like, "More tears are shed over answered prayers than those that remain unanswered." In other words, be careful what you wish for--you just might get it. Don McLean, like any other singer-songwriter, no doubt wanted a hit, or some degree of success. "American Pie" gave him that and more. McLean's ode to Buddy Holly began with a folky intro that sounded like a protest song. Almost nine minutes later the song finally ends. Sure the song's poetic, sure it's a touching tribute, and sure, it's undeniably a classic. But it also became the bane of McLean's existence for many years as it was the only one of his songs that people wanted to hear. American Pie the album sold well on the strength of the title track, and even propelled the comparatively weak "Vincent" into the Top 20. A fine release rooted in folk, American Pie is a classic, whether anyone actually pays attention to the other songs or not. The 2003 reissue includes two bonus tracks—"Mother Nature" and "Aftermath." --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

A Masterpiece of Spirituality in Rhythm and Verse.......2007-05-24

Don McLean's great use of rhythm and verse make this album a true treasure.

His songs remain unforgettable. His style completely distinct and seperated from his contemporaries.

Lastly, the emotion, his own emotions are captured so precisely and sweetly poetic.

It would be a shame if today's youth were not exposed to this collection of his songs.

Bring back the memories.......2007-05-12

I still have the original LP!!! I love listening to McLean's on a clear sounding CD... What I like the most is that my teenager boys sing along to American Pie.

Great Classic Rock.......2007-05-07

I'm glad someone thought to release this album on cd since my turntable broke a long time ago!

One of the BEST OF THE BEST-LaLaLaLa LOVE IT!.......2007-03-29

This album is totally underrated and to some, forgotten. It is not only a classic for the gifted Don McLean; it is a heartfelt piece of poetry that you will listen to over and over again. I find some nuance, some depth of understanding and musical beauty each time I listen.
Songs like EMPTY CHAIRS, VINCENT, and even SISTER FATIMA are poetry set to music, and life experiences that most of us can identify with.
BRAVO, DON McLEAN - You still rock after more than 30 years!

Empty Chairs.......2007-03-12

I was so strongly in agreement with an earlier review of The Don McLean "American Pie" Album which I have loved for almost as many years as its initial release. The song "Empty Chairs is a forever favorite and also brings a tear as often as I allow myself to experience the strong emotion of its heartfelt performance. I missed the cover by Garth Brooks and I'm very sure it must have been first rate.

Average customer rating: Movie was OK but loved the soundtrack Need Help With a Song song in the movie Song name song

American Pie: Music From The Motion Picture Various Artists - Soundtracks Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: American Pie 2 American Wedding Can't Hardly Wait: Music From The Motion Picture Orange County Varsity Blues: Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture ASIN: B00000JHCN Release Date: 1999-06-29

Tracks:

1. New Girl - Third Eye Blind
2. You Wanted More - Tonic
3. Mutt - Blink 182
4. Glory - Sugar Ray
5. Super Down - Super Transatlantic
6. Find Your Way Back Home - Dishwalla
7. Good Morning Baby - Dan Wilson/Bic Runga
8. Stranger By The Day - Shades Apart
9. Summertime - Bachelor Number One
10. Vintage Queen - Goldfinger
11. Sway - Bic Runga
12. Wishen - The Loose Nuts
13. Man With The Hex - The Atomic Fireballs

Customer Reviews:

Movie was OK but loved the soundtrack.......2007-03-30

I like the compilation of songs and continue to play this one in my rotation.

Need Help With a Song.......2006-11-22

During the Prom Scene there is a song playing in the background that kind of sounds like Chris Issak, I could only get one of the line it is "cause i was there when you had no one else to hold. If you could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.

song in the movie.......2006-09-26

Hello, there is one song that is all instrumental. It's got a "surfer" kinda vibe to it . .it almost sounds like Dick Dale. Do any of you know the name of that song that is being plaid when "sh%t break" is running through the school trying to make it to the men's room? If you know this song please post it i've been searching for it for the longest time.

Song name.......2006-07-14

What's the song title that starts at the very end with the credits that goes Du du dudu du da du.

song.......2006-06-23

hi, does anyone knows what the name of the songs are that are played when stiffler is dancing at that gaybar in american pie the wedding.
all i know is that one of that songs has something with; she's got it... i think they were a bit old songs

Average customer rating: "Bruise" by Oleander (please help me locate!) The American Pie series rules! It is just so cool and soundtrack is perfect! - Stiffmister Response to Eric Cooper "BigCoop47" Great Movie, Okay soundtrack Missing all the best

American Pie 2 Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: American Pie: Music From The Motion Picture American Wedding National Lampoon's Van Wilder Orange County Can't Hardly Wait: Music From The Motion Picture ASIN: B00005MH8U Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Every Time I Look For You - Blink 182
2. Scumbag - Green Day
3. Bring You Down - Left Front Tire
4. Vertigo - American Hi-Fi
5. (I'm Gonna) Split This Room In Half - Uncle Kracker
6. Be Like That - 3 Doors Down
7. Good (For A Woman) - Alien Ant Farm
8. Always Getting Over You - Angela Ammons
9. Cheating - Jettingham
10. Smokescreen - Flying Blind
11. Phoebe Cates - Fenix*Tx
12. Susan - The Exit
13. Fat Lip - Sum 41
14. I Will - Lucia
15. Halo - Oleander

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With a gross-out factor befitting the turn of the millennium, 1999's American Pie succeeded by updating the classic American teen coming-of-age comedy in more ways than one. And if Jason Biggs foregoes his pie à la Jimmy for mere college high jinks in the sequel, the music here bounds along in a buzz-chord, double-time rush as if the gang never left high school. Dominated by the power-punk pop that's become the staple of contemporary mainstream rock, this album serves as an oft-loopy sampler. Fresh tracks from Green Day, Alien Ant Farm, American Hi-Fi, and Lucia are tempered by inviting, change-of-pace cuts from Angela Ammons, 3 Doors Down, and Oleander. Uncle Kracker's new "(I'm Gonna) Split This Room in Half" cuts through the punky bluster with some welcome hip-hop swagger, while "Phoebe Cates" by Fenix*TX pays amped-up homage to the much-lusted-after '80s teen queen. But as buoyant as the soundtrack is, it's also hard not to note that much of the music often teeters on the edge of cliché; indeed, the opening Blink 182/Green Day/Left Front Tire/American Hi-Fi salvo of tracks might sound to the uninitiated like they were all performed by the same band--oh well, at least it wasn't 'N Sync or the Backstreet Boys. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

"Bruise" by Oleander (please help me locate!).......2007-07-15

Hi,
I loved this soundtrack and would have given 5 stars if only "Bruise" by Oleander (the song they play after the party when all the couples - and triples in Stifflers case! - are in bed) was included. I know that this is a rare B side but surely they know that people are going to want access to a song when it is in a movie, so why not make the thing available? There are so many movies with good music that is either left out of the OST or cannot be obtained in any other way. Another example is the song "Is it hot in here?" which is in the movie Mystic Pizza. Anyway, if anyone knows of a download site for Bruise or has a CD they could burn me a copy of etc. I would LOVE it. Please email me at 87311206@scholar.uws.edu.au if you have any info.
Thanks,
Ricky

The American Pie series rules! It is just so cool and soundtrack is perfect! - Stiffmister.......2006-06-18

This soundtrack to one of the best movies ever is so cool. It has great summer pop punk songs that really started you up. Anyone who likes to spend time with friends and are really close to them, you have to pick up this soundtrack and also get the movie with!
Kick*** soundtrack you F*** Face!
Movie - Misterpiece 10 Stars!

Response to Eric Cooper "BigCoop47" .......2006-04-14

The song you are looking for is Bruise - Oleander. I havn't found it on any CDs though. You may have to try "other" methods. Good luck!

Why do none of these soundtracks have the songs by Oleander?

Great Movie, Okay soundtrack.......2006-04-10

The soundtrack overall is really good, its a good compilation of teenage music and is always fun to listen to on a roadtrip and whatnot, the only problem i have with this cd is that a lot of the music in the movie isn't on the cd. Can anyone tell me what the song is that they play throughout the movie but most importantly at the very end after the party is over and its the next morning and Kevin and Vicky are sitting at the table with the scrap book and Stiflers little brother is walking out with the XXX movies in his hand, and then it shows everyone that slept with eachother in bed (Jim,Michelle/Stifler,Lesbos/Oz,Heather) if anyone knows this song right a review for the cd and leave the answer in ur review thankyou very much

Missing all the best.......2005-05-20

The sound score really contributed to the appeal of this movie. Numerous scenes were so perfectly complimented by the choices of songs; I was very impressed.
So why did none of the GOOD songs end up on this CD?

Average customer rating: Great Classical Spectrum

Classic Chillout, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Paris Symphony Orchestra | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classical Chillout Euphoric Classics: A Classical High Jazz Chillout Reel Chill: The Cinematic Chillout Album Classic Chillout Album ASIN: B00005Y49H Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

1. Any Other Name - Nikolaj Bloch
2. Vision - Richard Souther
3. Song Of Tears - London Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Largo - Reginald Kilbey And His Strings
5. Hedwig's Theme - Nic Raine
6. Sheep May Safely Graze - Sir Neville Marriner
7. II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Philharmonia Orchestra
8. Cavatina - Manuel Barrueco
9. Eddie - Michael Nyman
10. Espiritu - Thomas Otten
11. Cinema Paradiso Love Theme - Ennio Morricone & His Orchestra
12. Pavane - New Philharmonia Orchestra
13. Pie Jesu - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
14. Goldberg Variations - Maria Tipo
15. Agnus Dei - David Hill
16. II. Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
17. Canzonetta Sull'Aria - Gianna Rolandi

Tracks:

1. Time To Say Goodbye - Orchestra
2. Aquarium - Katia & Marielle Labeque
3. Barcarolle (Les Contes D'Hoffman) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
4. Jean De Florette Theme - Toots Thielemans
5. La Valse D'Amelie - Yann Tiersen
6. Love In Slow Motion - The Planets
7. Heart Of The Volunteer - David Temple
8. II. Adagio - Ton Koopman
9. Nimrod ('Enigma' Variations) - London Symphony Orchestra
10. Going Home (Largo) - Izzy
11. Sarabande - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
12. Facades - John Harle
13. Panis Angelicus - Halle Choir
14. Teleplene And Rubber Band - Simon Jeffes
15. Agnus Dei - National Youth Choir Of Great Britain
16. II. Romance - Garrick Ohlsson
17. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
18. II: Andantino - James Galway
19. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Cecile Ousset
20. An Ending - Brian Eno

Album Details

Instrumental Chill Out of the Classical Variety, Not of the Dancefloor. Chill Baby!

Customer Reviews:

Great Classical Spectrum .......2005-03-21

These cd's are a great set of varied classical music. Pavane is my favorite. Additionally, Classical Chillout 2 offers theme music from Harry Potter and it is very well done.

Average customer rating: 4.5 Stars . . . alternating between heavy and light some of the best songs ever written Moody, Ironic, and Tasteful melodies - Excellent You got to be kidding its good

Key Lime Pie Camper Van Beethoven Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart New Roman Times Telephone Free Landslide Victory Cracker Gentleman's Blues ASIN: B000000WGZ Release Date: 1992-06-29

Tracks:

1. Opening Theme
2. Jack Ruby
3. Sweethearts
4. When I Win The Lottery
5. (I Was Born In A) Laundromat
6. Borderline
7. The Light From A Cake
8. June
9. All Her Favorite Fruit
10. Interlude
11. Flowers
12. The Humid Press Of Days
13. Pictures Of Matchstick Men
14. Come On Darkness

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Camper Van Beethoven's first record with bona fide crossover appeal, 1989's Key Lime Pie (Virgin), brought the celebrated indie band into the, ahem, lime light. Not surprising since Key Lime Pie joined David Lowery's playful, ironic songwriting, Morgan Fichter's soaring violin, and Dennis Henderson's artful production. While the percussive cover "Pictures of Matchstick Men" and the chugging "Jack Ruby" have historically gotten the most attention on this record, Camper Van Beethoven gems like "(I Was Born in a) Laundromat" and "All Her Favorite Fruit" should not be overlooked. A classic. --Nick Heil

Customer Reviews:

4.5 Stars . . . alternating between heavy and light.......2006-08-27

I bought this disc when it was released and actually had the pleasure of seeing CVB on the ensuing tour in Athens, GA. This disc is darker, deeper and seems more personal than some of CVB's earlier material which ventured (in a good way) into, as I believe D. Lowery himself said, "absurdist rock". This disc stands the test of time and still sounds great today with standout tracks like Borderline, All Her Favorite Fruit and Sweethearts which I consider one of CVB's very best songs. It's a classic album that was critically underappreciated when it was first released. As others have noted CVB was one of the many bands that really established 80's college radio that set the stage for today's indie rock scene. This was their last disc but in retrospect I believe their most creative. I'd agree that it's not their most challenging or "envelope-pushing" as some of the earlier material.

Several tracks on this disc suggest that the songs were written during the brutal heat of summer (June, The Humid Press of Days, Favorite Fruit with "the heat drifts towards a line of trees", and obviously Come On Darkness "let the pavement cool"). I recommend that once this becomes a favorite disc of yours (as it is mine) you give it a listen on the hottest day of the year - it will really make sense. At the same time the heart of the disc and the middle set of songs obviously represent a break-up - I remember at the time (a really hot Athens summer) my girlfriend and I were also calling it quits and I think that's one of the many reasons that this disc has stuck in my psyche all of these years later.

Also if you are a Cracker fan who never really listened to CVB, I urge you to give this one a try.

some of the best songs ever written.......2006-08-02

For my money, this is the best Camper Van Beethoven album and a serious candidate for best rock album of all time. Musically, on other CVB albums like "My Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart," I personally find the Balkan element running through much of the music a bit irritating, and I think the replacement of Jonathan Segel by Morgan Fichter was a brilliant move, as the violin work on this album is stunning - the solo on "All Her Favorite Fruit" is unforgettable. I also don't think the level of brilliance of the lyrics on the other albums comes up to the standard of this one (though in this department I do recommend the first album by David Lowery's next band, CrackerCracker). The lyrics are really stand-out on this album, some of the best ever written, and I think comparisons with T.S. Eliot in the case of songs like "June" and "All Her Favorite Fruit" are no exaggeration. The underclass humor of "When I Win the Lottery" can't be beat (and for more in this vein, check out "Mr. Wrong" on the aforementioned Cracker album). (David Lowery's lyrical approach to the denizens of America's underbelly is more humorous, but still the best stuff this side of Tom Waits.)

Moody, Ironic, and Tasteful melodies - Excellent.......2006-04-28

More Like 4.5 Stars. It is not a perfect record, but it is very unique and creative. Key Lime Pie is slower than the albums before this one. Dave Lowery writes witty and ironic lyrics which can make you think, laugh, or actually picture the scene for yourself. The violin is absolutely soothing, even on the raunchy The Humid Press of Days. Borderline and I was born in a Laundromat are two best cuts. When I win the Lottery is down right hilarious. This album will take time, so don't make your conclusion after the first or second listen. Let Key Lime Pie seep into your bloodstream and enjoy. Dave Lowery and CVB are genius! I will have the pleasure of purchasing New Roman Times when I get the chance. Excellent!

You got to be kidding.......2006-01-06

I don't know who wrote all these raving reviews, but after buying into their hype and buying the CD and listening to it, I'm wondering who paid these guys off. Not bad songs technically, just something you'll never play more than once. No glimpses of genius; no euphoria; no whispers of one's primordial soul to rememberence; no passion. Better to donate to the Red Cross than to waste your $ on this one...

its good.......2005-05-10

I give it a four because when I first heard it I really enjoyed it although I dont listen to it much lately I think I will have to after writing this review!! It has a very unique sound and It wont dissapoint.

Average customer rating: Original "Castles" Great artist, but unforgivable CD error Only A Piece Of The P:ie An inexpensive CD for priceless songs Disappointing

American Pie & Other Hits Don McLean Manufacturer: EMI Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: American Pie Certified Hits Little River Band - All-Time Greatest Hits Dreamboat Annie Johnny Rivers: Greatest Hits (Capitol) ASIN: B000002TAU Release Date: 1995-11-01

Tracks:

1. American Pie
2. And I Love You So
3. Babylon
4. Vincent
5. La La Love You
6. Everyday
7. Dreidel
8. You Have Lived
9. If We Try
10. Castles In The Air

Customer Reviews:

Original "Castles".......2006-08-27

American Pie and Other Hits contains the original version of "Castles in the Air". If you seek this 1970 version of "Castles" you will not be disappointed.
If you are looking for the full length version of "American Pie", this CD falls short.

Great artist, but unforgivable CD error.......2005-06-25

I was furious when I bought this CD! To add to what has already been said, I owned the 45 way back when, and there was NOT a "single" version of the song "American Pie". The whole 8+ minutes was on the 45 record, unedited, but split between side A and side B (and labeled part one and part two). Only part one, the FIRST HALF of the song, is on this CD. Really unbelievable. The rest of the songs are really good, but, as has been said, don't even bother listening to the title track!

Only A Piece Of The P:ie.......2005-02-28

If you are looking for the song American Pie, skip this cd. Why anyone would release a cd with only part of this song is beyond me. Go figure.

An inexpensive CD for priceless songs.......2005-02-21

Yes, this is not a definitive collection--and American Pie is not its full length--but look at the cost for so many other greats! I bought it solely for "And I Love You So" and am satisfied. DM performs that song better than anyone else. For those who love romance it should be a staple. "If We Try" is wonderful as a "getting to know you" song. "Everyday" is a great version of the standard--and an upbeat message to someone you're loving more and more all the time.

Way back in the 80s I was talking to a very good and versatile lounge performer. He said he hated being asked for American Pie, Castles in the Air, Vincent and other McLean songs because they took way too much talent and effort--and he knew he didn't have it at that level. He said, "I can fake a lot of others, but nothing of Don McLean's." Even a limited--but reasonably priced--McLean CD will prove his wisdom.

Disappointing.......2004-01-27

I bought this CD just before a long car ride, just for the song American Pie. Imagine my frustration when I discovered that the track I wanted was cut short! The reason I give this two stars, instead of the lowest, is that after listening to more of the CD, I discovered that there were other good songs. If you want to hear American Pie, don't buy this. But if you want other Mclean songs, than this is sufficient.

Average customer rating: This is the least comprehensive Don McLean hits collection

The Best of Don McLean: American Pie & Other Hits Don McLean Manufacturer: Collectables Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008VA1J Release Date: 2003-04-04

Tracks:

1. American Pie
2. And I Love You
3. Babylon
4. Vincent
5. La La Love You
6. Everyday
7. Dreidel
8. You Have Lived
9. If We Try
10. Castles in the Air

Album Description

Subtitled - American Pie & Other Hits. Nice price 10 track collection from Collectables featuring top selling hits like 'American Pie' & 'Vincent'. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

This is the least comprehensive Don McLean hits collection.......2003-11-28

There are legions of one hit wonders who had their one big hit and disappeared from the music scene. When Don McLean burst upon the charts with "American Pie" there was a good chance that he might quickly disappear as well since it was fairly obvious that the odds were against him ever having a bigger hit. But while McLean never had another hit as popular he certainly proved he had more than one great song in him when he wrote "Vincent" (a.k.a. "Starry Starry Night") and a couple of very good songs in "And I Love You So" and "Castles in the Air." I even like his "Driedel" song. Unfortunately, this import collection of McLean's hits misses out on his cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying," which makes this a lesser collection that the original 10-track hits album from EMI and is not even worth comparing to "The Very Best of Don McLean," which has 16-tracks, including all of the above and a new version of "American Pie." So, while there are songs on this album that are not worth listening to more than once, but the ones that are good are simply great. McLean is clearly one of those artists where you just need his "Best of" album, but you still want to be selective on that score, as indicated above. Final Note: I always thought that the name of the character of Vincent on television's "Beauty and the Beast" was taken from McLean's song given the line: "But I could have told you, Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you."

Average customer rating: Kathy Rocks Ever! A wide presentation of the work of an amazing artist A Great Coloratura Soprano Great compilation of Kathleen Battle's work Beautiful Voice

The Best of Kathleen Battle Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Thomas | Thomas, Ambroise | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Battle, Kathleen | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Charpentier, Gustave | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Donizetti, Gaetano | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Gershwin, George | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Faure, Gabriel | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Handel, George Frideric | H to L | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | Q to T | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Thomas, Ambroise | Q to T | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kathleen Battle at Carnegie Hall Kathleen Battle Sings Mozart So Many Stars A Christmas Celebration: Kathleen Battle Kathleen Battle & Christopher Parkening ~ Pleasures of Their Company ASIN: B00068CVF8 Release Date: 2004-11-09

Tracks:

1. Summertime
2. I loves you, Porgy
3. Porgi amor
4. Welche Wonne, welche Lust
5. S'altro che lagrime
6. Una donna a quindici anni
7. Depuis le jour
8. E pur cosi / Piangeri la sorte mia
9. Oui! pour ce soir... Je suis Titania
10. Ah! tardai troppo... O luce di quest'anima
11. 4. Pie Jesu (Sopran)
12. Voices of Spring, Op.410 (Frohlingsstimmen) - vocal version
13. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / Ride Up in the Chariot
14. Witness "Oh, Lord, what manner of man is dis?"
15. Talk About a Child
16. He's got the whole world in His hands

Customer Reviews:

Kathy Rocks Ever!.......2006-01-01

Oh,yeah!Also here in Brazil she commanded,complained,got her tantrums as well but,she is Kathy;highly gifted,charmingly glamourous,her elegant golden singing beautifully soaring over brazilian audiences and so on.About this cd,I would prefer a completely new one.However,this is a gorgeous compilation,just perfect to Battle beginners or her fans,especially these spirituals that belongs incontestablely to her heavenly throat.I hope much more from Miss Battle just 'cause she is a great performer,in fact nobody or nothing couldn't denies that no matter she's doing backstage.Cowardly,poisonous "kid's rewiews" show us solely how empty is this quarrel.I hope a DG reissue of her beloved,out of print Schubert recital as well.

A wide presentation of the work of an amazing artist.......2005-12-23

This CD provides a sampling of Kathleen Battle's voice and interpretive abilities from coloratura virtuousity (Voices of Spring) to the simple, heartfelt spiritual (Talk about a child).

First of all, there's THAT voice. You hear a voice that is uniquely angelic and capable of expressing a wide range of moods. You hear a voice that glitters like a diamond, skips happily and effortlessly (and in impeccable tune) from note to note like it's nobody's business, one that that reminds you of moonbeams and early morning dew on pink rose petals. You've simply got to her it to believe it.

On this CD, the listener is provided with the the works/composers for which she's well known: Handel Opera (E pur cosi / piangero la sorte mia), Mozart Opera (S'altro che lagrime), Bel Canto Opera (Ah, tardai troppo...), French Opera (Depuis le jour), spirituals, and a few popular songs for sopranos such as Gershwin's Summertime and Faure's Pie Jesu

If you're just popping the CD in, try: (1) Ah, tardai troppo, (2) Voices of Spring, (3) Talk about a child, (4) I loves you, Porgy, and (5) Pie Jesu.

I suppose if you are a fan of heavy, dramatic voices, Kathleen Battle may not be to your liking. But I suspect that if you listen to her, you still might be amazed...

A Great Coloratura Soprano .......2005-04-03

Coloratura sopranos are a dying breed today. The era of Lily Pons and Beverly Sills is long gone and opera audiences favor a more "heavy" coloratura sound- or at least a full lyric one, such as the voice types of Kiri Te Kenawa, Carol Vanness and Renee Fleming. Kathleen Battle was in many ways an artist who payed homage to the coloratura queens of olden days. Only Natalie Dessay, of late, represents that kind of singer. much This album showcases her best work, and she is in fine voice, bringing a luminous and sunny quality to her interpretations, while keeping the dramatic appeal of the text. She was at best a Handel/Mozart/Strauss/Gounod singer, and never fared well in the more dramatic reperotoire of Verdi or Puccini heroines. She never sang Madame Butterfly, which if she had gone through training, she could have nailed, especially because her dramatic aspirations coupled with her soft, vulnerable sound would have suited her as Ciao Ciao San, in the way that Ying Huang interpreted the role. Verdi opera must have frightened her and she could never dream of taking on the roles that Leontyne Price performed, surely an influence in her student days made all the more credible because Leontyne Price was a "sister" African-American. So Leonora, Aida and Suor Angelica were out of her reach. While she sang with Jessie Norman in concert and recitals (like the Spirituals Concert), she must have been secretly or overtly ? jealous of the fact that Jessye Norman had a voice that could swallow the world!! A big, beautiful voice such as Ms. Norman's is closer to the true goddesses of operas in the tradition of Maria Callas, while Battle is more of the "tiny, bright, canary" voice. She ranks among the best of the lighter sopranos- Beverly Sills, and like Sumi Jo today. Her fellow co-artists used to call her the "Singing Mosquito". But she is marvelous in singing Handel oratorio(the only times I've heard her sing live), Mozart- Sussannah, Zerlina, the Countess in Figaro, Gounod- Juliette, Bizet- Micaela, but could never truly master the more difficult Mozart heroines- Dona Ana in Don Giovanni or Fiordiligi in Cosi Fan Tutte or even Konstanza in Die Entfurung, though try she did. In Strauss operas, she made a fine Zerbinetta, though she always oozed a confidence that made it seem as if these difficult pieces were a piece of cake for her. Some arias in this collection appear that way too.

Kathleen Battle has long since disappeared from the opera world, singing off and on. Her last singing engagement was for the soundtrack to the Japanese action saga "House of Flying Daggers" in which she sings in a very Japanese/poetic style. Before that she sang in Mythodea opposite Jessie Norman in a massive choral work by Vangelis, and also in Disney's Fantasia 2000. Her constant bitchiness, diva antics and disrespect to conductors and singers became too much and finally Joseph Volpe fired her from the Met. She had stayed there for so long because James Levine took a shine to her. As a singer, she was a perfectionist and in her body of work it shows. But she displayed a nasty diva temperament that does not sit well today. In the 80's, she would come to rehearsals late, would criticize everyone from conductor to costuma makers and even once disrespected the much older and experienced Rosalind Elias, a beloved mezzo at the Met. While I think that Volpe did the right thin in firing Battle, I think that Battle's voice is glorious and would buy her albums, even if she mostly poses as if she were in Vogue cover shots.

Great compilation of Kathleen Battle's work.......2005-03-26

This is a great compilation CD of recordings made by Battle, which are currently deleted by Universal Music.
The selections are first rate and capture the artistry of Kathleen Battle perfectly, a shimmering, silvery, clean and clear voice which has captivated millions of people worldwide

Beautiful Voice.......2005-02-24

I find it hard to give anything under 5 stars for any work including Miss Battle. Her technique and mastery of the female voice is quite remarkable. I am a HUGE fan of the soprano voice and I have found no one who posses the talents, skills, and interpretations of Battle. I would like to have seen more variety in this compilation CD. Her Rosina, Zerbinetta, Semele, other such roles were obviously ignored in the making of this CD. I think anyone will be hard pressed to find any lyric/coloratura soprano who amounts to the skill level of Miss Battle. Talent is talent, and she's got plenty of it. A person's attitude has nothing to do with their abilities as a performer, and I am tired of people knocking Miss Battle because of the stigma with which she is attached. Personally, she has never done anything to me nor the number of others who criticize her for her actions which took place over a decade ago. You cannot say that this woman does not posses mad skills. She is a lovely woman who has accomplished great things. I would gladly buy any CD that carries the name "Kathleen Battle".

Average customer rating: THANK YOU Soothing... James Galway's triumphant Deutsche Grammophon return Some Good Galway Crossover Selections

James Galway: Wings of Song Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Galway, James | ( G ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Galway, James | ( G ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Wind Beneath My Wings James Galway ~ Meditations James Galway - Dances for Flute James Galway - Greatest Hits The Very Best of James Galway ASIN: B0002MNELS Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte
2. Gymnopedie No.3
3. Ave Maria
4. The Dawning Of The Day
5. En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor (Based On The 2nd Movement Of 'Concierto De Aranjuez')
6. Siciliano
7. Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix
8. Casta Diva
9. Pie Jesu
10. Barcarolle
11. Der Engel
12. Che Faro Senza Euridice?
13. Lento
14. Wiegenlied
15. A Lord Of The Rings Suite
16. Annie's Song

Amazon.com

This is James Galway's first CD with a new label, and it presents him at his most lyrical. Every selection is long-melodied and soothingly played, including an interesting transcription of the 2nd movement of Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez. Who would have guessed that a flute could substitute so handsomely for a guitar? Schubert's "Ave Maria" is mellow and sweet, Brahms's "Lullaby" is nicely accented, and he's well-matched with his wife in the "Barcarolle" from The Tales of Hoffmann. Two bonus tracks offer the world premiere of a haunting suite from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, composed by Howard Shore, and a new version of John Denver's "Annie's Song," perhaps Galway's most famous piece. Along the way, there's a mesmerizing transcription of Ravel's "Pavane pour une Infante défunte" (originally for piano), a moving version of "Che faro…" from Gluck's Orfeo ed Eurydice, and more. Fans of Galway's won't want to miss this relaxing, beautifully recorded CD. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

THANK YOU.......2007-05-25

I purchased this CD as a gift. It was so convenient to order it on-line and have it sent directly to my sister.

Thank you!

Anne

Soothing..........2007-05-06

I suppose that James Galway is about the most reknowned flautist of our time. I would file this CD under the category of "light" classics. As such, it is a masterpiece. Not only does every track feature a beautiful melody, but as a whole the recording creates a mood of peace and calm. It is utterly soothing and relaxing. Of special interest for all of you "Lord of the Rings" is a suite based on thems from the movie trilogy. It has an appealing Celtic feel.

This CD takes you from the busy world and puts you out in "space".

James Galway's triumphant Deutsche Grammophon return.......2005-02-27

Fans of James Galway may not realize that he recorded on Deutsche Grammophon in the past, as a key member of the Berlin Philharmonic during the early 1970s; this CD is a splendid "return" to this recording label. It is a brilliant mixture of classical and popular music, representing Galway's uncanny ability of playing superb "Mood Music", aided by ample orchestral support from the London Symphony Orchestra. Among the bonus tracks are a new version of John Denver's "Annie's Song" for which Galway has earned ample worldwide recognition and a haunting suite from film composer Howard Shore's scores for "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, playing themes associated with the Hobbits and their beloved The Shire.

Some Good Galway Crossover Selections.......2004-12-28

This new recording Sir James's First for DG in quite a long time.

Is a selection of uplifting pieces of music arrainged for flute

and orchestra. Ably abbetted by the LSO and assisted by his wife

Jeanne, who plays quite well too, Sir James shows that he can

still play the flute and the tin whistle with more than enough

talent and feeling. While some people may condemn this as "mood"

music, I find it quite refreshing. Although I can still hope that

there will be a couple recordings of flute concerti comming from

Mr. Galway in the near future. I have never had a problem with

classical artists doing what is now called "Crossover" I think

it gives them a much needed change of pace. After all one can

only play the classic flute liturature so much, and Sir James is

not the first solo artist to make such recordings. His

His performances of the selections on this CD are all quite good

to say the least. My favorites are the "Barcarolle" and "Annies

Song" and the Schubert "Ave Maria", which I think is the best

instrumental recording of this work since Isaac Stern's violin

recording for CBS. Klauspeter Siebel and the London Symphony

Orchestra do a wonderful job accompaning him in these works.

The recorded sound is more than acceptable and I can only hope

that this will be the first of many new James Galway CD's from

DG. Perhaps Sir James can do a disc or Two with the London

Mozart Players as well for DG too>

Average customer rating: A Masterpiece of Spirituality in Rhythm and Verse Bring back the memories Great Classic Rock One of the BEST OF THE BEST-LaLaLaLa LOVE IT! Empty Chairs

American Pie Don McLean Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Legendary Songs of Don McLean Classic Hits The Best of Don McLean The Best of Bread Cat Stevens - Greatest Hits ASIN: B000002UBU Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. American Pie
2. Till Tomorrow
3. Vincent
4. Crossroads
5. Winterwood
6. Empty Chairs
7. Everybody Loves Me, Baby
8. Sister Fatima
9. The Grave
10. Babylon

Amazon.com

There's an old quote of St. Theresa's that goes something like, "More tears are shed over answered prayers than those that remain unanswered." In other words, be careful what you wish for--you just might get it. Don McLean, like any other singer-songwriter, no doubt wanted a hit, or some degree of success. "American Pie" gave him that and more. McLean's ode to Buddy Holly began with a folky intro that sounded like a protest song. Almost nine minutes later the song finally ends. Sure the song's poetic, sure it's a touching tribute, and sure, it's undeniably a classic. But it also became the bane of McLean's existence for many years as it was the only one of his songs that people wanted to hear. American Pie the album sold well on the strength of the title track, and even propelled the comparatively weak "Vincent" into the Top 20. A fine release rooted in folk, American Pie is a classic, whether anyone actually pays attention to the other songs or not. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

A Masterpiece of Spirituality in Rhythm and Verse.......2007-05-24

Don McLean's great use of rhythm and verse make this album a true treasure.

His songs remain unforgettable. His style completely distinct and seperated from his contemporaries.

Lastly, the emotion, his own emotions are captured so precisely and sweetly poetic.

It would be a shame if today's youth were not exposed to this collection of his songs.

Bring back the memories.......2007-05-12

I still have the original LP!!! I love listening to McLean's on a clear sounding CD... What I like the most is that my teenager boys sing along to American Pie.

Great Classic Rock.......2007-05-07

I'm glad someone thought to release this album on cd since my turntable broke a long time ago!

One of the BEST OF THE BEST-LaLaLaLa LOVE IT!.......2007-03-29

This album is totally underrated and to some, forgotten. It is not only a classic for the gifted Don McLean; it is a heartfelt piece of poetry that you will listen to over and over again. I find some nuance, some depth of understanding and musical beauty each time I listen.
Songs like EMPTY CHAIRS, VINCENT, and even SISTER FATIMA are poetry set to music, and life experiences that most of us can identify with.
BRAVO, DON McLEAN - You still rock after more than 30 years!

Empty Chairs.......2007-03-12

I was so strongly in agreement with an earlier review of The Don McLean "American Pie" Album which I have loved for almost as many years as its initial release. The song "Empty Chairs is a forever favorite and also brings a tear as often as I allow myself to experience the strong emotion of its heartfelt performance. I missed the cover by Garth Brooks and I'm very sure it must have been first rate.

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