Workin'

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Trumpeter Miles Davis led several sessions for Prestige Records between November 1955 and October 1956 with his legendary "first" quintet, featuring tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Philly Joe Jones. The sessions represent an incomparable musical legacy. Impeccably engineered by Rudy Van Gelder, the music was released on five albums that provide a unique glimpse at how five brilliant instrumentalists coalesced into one of the most extraordinary ensembles in modern jazz. Workin' presents an easygoing program that balances ballads with the blues and includes quintet performances of originals by Davis ("Four," "Half Nelson"), Coltrane ("Trane's Blues"), and Dave Brubeck ("In Your Own Sweet Way"); an interpretation of the standard "It Never Entered My Mind" without saxophone; and a piano-trio version of Ahmad Jamal's "Ahmad's Blues." Coltrane's melancholy solo on Brubeck's tune and Garland's spry excursion on Coltrane's are two of this classic's many highlights. --Mitchell Feldman --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description
Miles Davis's 1956 Quintet was one of his classic groups, featuring tenor-saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Jo Jones. They recorded four albums for Prestige in two marathon sessions. Among the highlights are It Never Entered My Mind, Four, In Your Own Sweet Way and two versions of The Theme. The music is essential in one form or another. 8 tracks. From the OJC/ Prestige label. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Workin' on a Groovy Thing: The Best of Patti Drew Patti Drew Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hello Stranger / Workin' On A Groovy Thing The Motown Anthology The Platinum Collection Take Two Motown Anthology ASIN: B000NOKF2G Release Date: 2007-04-30

Tracks:

1. Tell Him
2. Stop and Listen
3. Can't Shake It Loose
4. Where Is Daddy
5. My Lover's Prayer
6. Sufferer
7. Keep on Movin'
8. There'll Never Be Another
9. Workin' on a Groovy Thing
10. Beggar for the Blues
11. Fever
12. Hard to Handle
13. Just Can't Forget About You
14. I've Been Here All the Time
15. Midnight Confessions
16. Guy Like You
17. Love That a Woman Should Give to a Man
18. He's the One (I Love)
19. Which One Should I Choose
20. Wild Is Love
21. Hundreds and Thousands of Guys
22. It's Just a Dream
23. It's My Time [*]
24. I've Known [*]
25. Tell Him [*]

Album Description

2007 compilation from the R&B/Pop vocalist who scored solo hits in the late '60s with 'Tell Him' and 'Workin' On A Groovy Thing' (later a big hit for the 5th Dimension). 24 tracks including the two aforementioned cuts plus 'Stop And Listen', 'Where Is Daddy', 'My Lover's Prayer' and more. EMI.

Album Details

2007 Digitally Remastered Anthology of the Chicago Singer who Achieved her First Chart Hit in 1967 with "Tell Him", a Song Previously Recorded with her Sisters and Brother in Law Carlton Black as the Drew-vels in 1963. She Hit the Charts in a Big Way Again in 1968 with a Cover of Neil Sedaka's "Working on a Groovy Thing". Her Only Other Us R&B Hits Both Came from her Third Album,"i've Been Here all the Time. Chess Records' Richard Evans Produced Patti's Final Capitol Album, Wild is Love in Chicago, a Very Jazz and Cabaret Oriented Affair, but Soulful Enough to Include a Hard-hitting Gospel Influenced Number Like Hundreds and Thousands of Guys. It was her Last Album for the Label but also the First to Chart on the Billboard R&B Album Chart. Whatever her Producers and Arrangers Provided for her Recordings, that Powerful and Exciting Gospel Influenced Vocal Style was Never Far from the Surface.

Average customer rating: Genius!!!! Part 2, Terrific followup

Hard Workin' Man - The Jack Nitzsche Story Volume 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Ace Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Baroque Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Complete Phil Spector Sessions Phil's Spectre: A Wall of Soundalikes Home & Away Live at Massey Hall (CD/DVD) The Studio Albums 1967-1968 ASIN: B000HOJNFW Release Date: 2006-10-09

Tracks:

1. Hard Workin’ Man - JACK NITZSCHE (vocal by CAPTAIN BEEFHEART)
2. Surf Finger - JACK NITZSCHE
3. Just Like That - THE ROBINS
4. I’m Gonna Be Strong (promo version) - FRANKIE LAINE
5. You Just Gotta Know My Mind - KAREN VERROS
6. Some Of Your Lovin’ - EMIL O’CONNOR
7. Nobody Needs Your Love - TAMMY GRIMES
8. It’s In His Kiss - MERRY CLAYTON
9. Don’t Put Your Heart In His Hand - RAL DONNER
10. Just Once In My Life - THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS
11. Teardrops ‘Till Dawn - TIMI YURO
12. Like Someone In Love - BOBBY VEE
13. Baby I’m So Glad It’s Raining - THE SATISFACTIONS
14. Blow Your Mind - THE GAS CO
15. Woman In Love (With You) - DONNA LOREN
16. As Long As You’re Here - ZALMAN YANOVSKY
17. A Man Needs Love - NOONEY RICKETT
18. Mr Soul - THE EVERLY BROTHERS
19. You Know What I Mean - THE TURTLES
20. Porpoise Song - THE MONKEES
21. I Don’t Want To Talk About It - CRAZY HORSE
22. I’m The Loneliest Fool - JACK NITZSCHE
23. Don’t Touch Me There - THE TUBES
24. Bank Robbery - JOHN LEE HOOKER, MILES DAVIS AND TAJ MAHAL
25. Break Away - THE NEVILLE BROTHERS
26. Stealin’ All Day - C.C. ADCOCK

Album Description

Ace's second salute to the genius of Jack Nitzsche is no less compelling than our first.

Once again the tracks have been carefully selected to give the full breadth of Nitzsche's abilities during every stage of his 40+ year career, from his earliest sessions, through to Jack's final collaborations with C.C. Adcock just months before his death.

The track listing features a copious quantity of rare material, including many previously unissued tracks that will be new to even the most avid Nitzsche collector.

The tenacity of Ace's licensing department has resulted in our being able to include many tracks that were not available at the time of the previous CD's release. Artists even queried their absence from Volume One and interceded with their record companies on our behalf.

As with "Hearing Is Believing", this CD is produced with the full co-operation and approval of Jack Nitzsche's family.

Customer Reviews:

Genius!!!!.......2007-03-16

This guy was a studio wizard without peer----and I don't want to hear Phil Spector's name mentioned in the same breath. The scope of his work is staggering. Anybody that would put John Lee Hooker and Miles Davis together for a jam session---THAT COULD GET THOSE TWO TOGETHER FOR A JAM SESSION---and then have sense enough to just let the tape roll has got to be a genius. Don't miss this. After Jack, they broke the mold.

Part 2, Terrific followup.......2006-12-06

Vol 1 of this tribute to Jack Nitzsche was terrific, and this disk maintains the pace. A few of the songs are well known, but perhaps not the versions by the artist on this disk.

But they are all rock solid. Many of the tracks are the best kind of mono - punchy and full-bodied.

If you like the music of 1960-65, and are tired of hearing the same classic hits over and over again, this cd will reawaken your enthusiasm for the era.

There are some tracks from a later era, but they are not out of place. The track with Miles Davis will blow your mind. It made me think of Shaft, or a Tarantino movie.

Average customer rating: Trane bashers should shut up. Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet WORKIN': excellent Great album for those who dig straight-ahead Miles I like this CD

Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet Miles Davis Quintet Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Steamin' With the Miles Davis Quintet Cookin' With the Miles Davis Quintet Relaxin' Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet Walkin' ASIN: B000000YGI Release Date: 1990-10-17

Tracks:

1. It Never Entered My Mind
2. Four
3. In Your Own Sweet Way
4. The Theme (Take 1)
5. Trane's Blues
6. Ahmad's Blues
7. Half Nelson
8. The Theme (Take 2)

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Trumpeter Miles Davis led several sessions for Prestige Records between November 1955 and October 1956 with his legendary "first" quintet, featuring tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Philly Joe Jones. The sessions represent an incomparable musical legacy. Impeccably engineered by Rudy Van Gelder, the music was released on five albums that provide a unique glimpse at how five brilliant instrumentalists coalesced into one of the most extraordinary ensembles in modern jazz. Workin' presents an easygoing program that balances ballads with the blues and includes quintet performances of originals by Davis ("Four," "Half Nelson"), Coltrane ("Trane's Blues"), and Dave Brubeck ("In Your Own Sweet Way"); an interpretation of the standard "It Never Entered My Mind" without saxophone; and a piano-trio version of Ahmad Jamal's "Ahmad's Blues." Coltrane's melancholy solo on Brubeck's tune and Garland's spry excursion on Coltrane's are two of this classic's many highlights. --Mitchell Feldman

Album Description

Miles Davis's 1956 Quintet was one of his classic groups, featuring tenor-saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Jo Jones. They recorded four albums for Prestige in two marathon sessions. Among the highlights are It Never Entered My Mind, Four, In Your Own Sweet Way and two versions of The Theme. The music is essential in one form or another. 8 tracks. From the OJC/ Prestige label.

Customer Reviews:

Trane bashers should shut up........2006-12-22

I only own Relaxin' out of the four at this point but I have one thing to say to the Trane bashers. He was searching for his sound and his solos are fine. As for the comment about Trane not fitting that's just stupid. Trane's restlessness was an excellent counterpoint to Miles' relaxed playing. If you had a cool saxaphone player with him it could have been boring even. Basically, even though Trane was on drugs, he still had a pretty good sound.

Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet.......2006-08-12

This CD was in excellent condition--and, of course, it is a classic. It was a joy to hear.

WORKIN': excellent.......2005-09-25

my favorite of the four great little albums recorded by the Miles Davis Quintet in 1956. quite simply, Workin' just has the best selection of tunes with the sweet openings of "It Never Entered My Mind" to the steamrolling performance of "Trane's Blues." this is a landmark release not only of Miles' great composition and power in musical direction, but also of John Coltrane's formative years honing his creative talent. the remaining members Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones all round it out with absolutely wonderful performances. the best record from this outstanding quintet.

Great album for those who dig straight-ahead Miles.......2005-08-16

The set of albums on Prestige, [Workin', Steamin', Relaxin', and Cookin'] has always been a favorite of mine. These albums were made in marathon sessions over a weekend so that Miles could be free to record under heavier promotion and a far more lucrative contract on Columbia Records. Albums like "Kind of Blue" and "Miles Ahead" that are traditionally thought of as the peak of Miles' art benefit from the increased budget of Columbia for recording and studio time as well as the opportunity to higher the best arrangers [like Bill Evans] or keep the best musicians together on the road for an extended period of time. The best albums on Columbia are not always known for hard-swinging [with the exception of Milestones] or conventional interpretations of hummable standards.

These Prestiges [Workin', Steamin', Relaxin', and Cookin'] are some of the hardest swinging albums in Miles' discography thanks to the tremendous rhythm section of Philly Joe Jones, Paul Chambers, and Red Garland. Besides Miles' own fabulous playing on the ballads, the work of that rhythm section is what makes these albums so much fun to listen to. Even Miles wants to listen to them. Miles sits out on Ahmad's Blues and allows the rhythm section to play as a trio in a tribute to Ahmad Jamal, whose delicate chamber jazz and reinterpretations of standards inform the swing of this group.

I'd recommend any of the Prestige's equally as five star albums although I realize many people won't have the budget to splurge for all four and those that do may go all the way and purchase Miles' complete Prestige albums, even though some of that material is not up to the consistently high standard here.

Workin's is best thought of as "a plays the blues set". It gives a feel for what a club date might have sounded like. They record two versions of "the theme" to close out each side of the original album, just like they used the tune to close out club sets on the road. "In Your Own Sweet Way" and "It Never Entered My Mind" are buttery ballads ideal for a romantic mood or just for savoring Miles' muted trumpet. "Four" is a standard tune that Miles wrote or borrowed that's given a solid reading. "Trane's Blues" is interesting for the gospel reference to "If you do't go don't hinder me" taken from Charlie Parker's "the hymn" before the melody is repeated at the end of the song. "Half Nelson" is a solid swinger with some nice work by Philly Joe Jones. "Ahmad's Blues" depends on what you think of the rhythm section. I dig it because I like Red Garland and enjoy the spotlight on a rhythm section that can be underappreciated. Little things like Philly Joe Jones work on the hi-hat stick out more in a trio setting. Others who just listen to Miles may prefer an album like "Steamin" in the series instead.

I'm amazed by the 'Trane bashers who are reviewing this album. If you are listening to any 'Trane before "Giant Steps" you will be hearing a man who has not fully matured as an artist and you have to take the good with the bad. No, 'Trane isn't at his best here. That's part of what jazz is. The thrill is hearing him struggle with ideas and trying to find where the seeds of greatness for his later work. To trash this album because 'Trane isn't a master yet is to kind of miss the point of purchasing this album. You get it for a focused Miles [unlike some of his fusion stuff or late Columbia stuff] and an amazing rhythm section first.

Yikes, a meandering review, but I hope this helps some folks dig an album I've enjoyed for over 10 years and come back to often.

--5 stars
SD

I like this CD.......2005-05-12

Admittedly I'm no expert at jazz and wouldn't know where to start with who plays what and all that ( forgive me ). But I do like this CD. I do like each of the sounds that each one contributes. They mesh well for that late-night easy listening on the radio. It Never Entered My Mind sounds so sweet and Trane's Blues does really sound good. It kinda feels a bit mournful in places but the overall effect is really lovely. Great to relax to when you've had a hard day and want an easy stress-free night.

Average customer rating: real hard CLASSIC GANGSTA CRUNK!!! Dope album A Great Cd Stick em' up stick em' up! Raise em' up raise em' up!

Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin Project Pat Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Layin Da Smack Down Da Unbreakables Chronicles of the Juice Man: Underground Album Murderers & Robbers The End ASIN: B0000584W3 Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

1. Chickenhead
2. Out There Part 2 (Skit)
3. Cheese And D*pe
4. Whole Lotta W**d
5. Don't Save Her
6. If You Ain't From My Hood
7. Gorilla Pimp
8. Break Da Law 2001
9. So H*
10. 201 Phone Call (Skit)
11. We Can Get Gangsta
12. Ski Mask
13. Life We Live
14. Y'all N****z Ain't No Killaz, Y'all N****z Some H**s
15. Ooh Nuthin'
16. We Ain't Scared H**
17. Aggravated Robbery
18. North North
19. F**kin' With The Best
20. Mission Impossible (Pt. 5 Million) - Outro

Customer Reviews:

real hard.......2006-07-27

that song red rum on his underground sh.t.....o my fuccin god
lite one up to dis

CLASSIC GANGSTA CRUNK!!!.......2006-07-14

Mayne!!! This album was killing everything & anything when it came out. This was pure gangsta crunk before the rest of the country knew anything about the word "crunk". Pat laced up real tight with this album, the production, done by juicy & paul was TOP NOTCH! If you didnt bob your head to any of thease songs then go see a doctor, FAST! ALL THE SONGS ARE STRAIGHT GANGSTA!!! He didnt have any features outside of the THREE SIX CAMP, so your getting a 100% HIPNOTIZE MIND'Z PRODUCT! if you never really were up on Three 6 MAFIA THIS ALBUM IS A GREAT INTRODUCTION TO THEM Even if it isnt a group album. This album will make you go back & peep their earlier work.
If I had to highlight one song off the album it would be "Aggravated robbery" it uses a sample off the movie "carlito's way" when sean penn the crooked lawyer is walking out of the prison. Its in incredible way how they sampled it up & just crunked it up!

Dope album.......2006-07-12

This was the first Project Pat album I heard and I loved it. He spits straight gangsta rap and he shows hes not to be played with. He got real big off that Chickenhead single. Pick this one up if you like Three 6 or dirty south rap.

TOP TRACKS:
Chickenhead
North North
Y'all Niggaz Ain't No Killaz Y'all Some Hoes
Cheese and Dope
Break Da Law 2001

A Great Cd.......2006-06-29

One of the greatest Dirty South Albums.You can listen without skipping a track.Some of my fav. tracks are chicken head,whole lotta weed,If You Ain't From My Hood,Break Da Law 2001,Y'all N****z Ain't No Killaz, Y'all N****z Some H**s, We Ain't Scared H** ,Aggravated Robbery (my fav.), and North North .A must have for any rap fan.

Stick em' up stick em' up! Raise em' up raise em' up!.......2006-01-09

Whas da bizness?
Pat is ruthless! I dont think i ever heard of a rapper robbin chicks! lol Thas on the track "Aggreavated Robbery"

If you dont listen to much down south music, you'll have to get used to this first. Pat has a flow thas annoying at first. But the beats are so hot u start to listen to what he's sayin, and u know he is one of the best.

Average customer rating: How Do You Feel About Grunting? Lots of great music, but beware the vocals May "The Cat" rest in peace... Oliver Nelson corny? No way! a mediocre CD by a jazz/funk great

Got My Mojo Workin'/Hoochie Cooche Man Jimmy Smith Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Cat Organ Grinder Swing Midnight Special The Sermon! Damn! ASIN: B0000047DK Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

1. Got My Mojo Workin': Hi-Heel Sneakers
2. Got My Mojo Workin': (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
3. Got My Mojo Workin': 1-2-3
4. Got My Mojo Workin': Mustard Greens
5. Got My Mojo Workin': Got My Mojo Working
6. Got My Mojo Workin': Johnny Come Lately
7. Got My Mojo Workin': C-Jam Blues
8. Got My Mojo Workin': Hobson's Hop
9. Hoochie Cooche Man: I'm You Hoochie Coochie Man
10. Hoochie Cooche Man: One Mint Julep
11. Hoochie Cooche Man: Ain't That Just Like A Woman?
12. Hoochie Cooche Man: Boom Boom
13. Hoochie Cooche Man: Blues & The Absstract Truth
14. Hoochie Cooche Man: TNT
15. Hoochie Cooche Man: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

Customer Reviews:

How Do You Feel About Grunting?.......2005-08-20

one of smith's more musically varied recordings for verve in the mid-60s, got my mojo workin' has him in both a quartet and octet setting. with excellent support from kenny burrell on guitar, smith plays through a number of pop and jazz numbers, giving each a fairly southern blues sound. many of the tracks are quite funky, but some are straight-up jazz vamps and others like "1-2-3" are simple easy listening pop pieces. got my mojo workin' has smith gruntin' on nearly every track, so if you find that type of thing annoying, it would be best to stay away.

hoochie coochie man puts jimmy smith in the middle of a large big band - arranged and conducted by oliver nelson. like the similar release, got my mojo workin', smith gives the blues workover to a number of jazz pieces. unlike the aforementioned though, smith seems to focus a little less on the pop spectrum and centers more on popular blues pieces - most notably "i'm your hoochie coochie man", "ain't that just like a woman" and "boom boom". what really separates the releases though is smith's top notch playing on hoochie coochie man - he really gets down.

Lots of great music, but beware the vocals.......2005-06-20

Jimmy Smith's time with Verve was characterized by Oliver Nelson big band arrangements, in contrast with the small group settings prevalent on his Blue Note releases. Opinions about these big band arrangements vary, but since they are often present only during the first minute or two of each song, they really do not have much effect on the overall album.

What does affect these albums negatively is the presence of Jimmy Smith's voice on almost all tracks. Some songs feature outright vocals. These are definitely an acquired taste. On a few numbers, Jimmy Smith sings expressively despite a limited vocal range. On other songs, most notably an interpretation of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction," the vocals amount to little more than barks and growls. Unfortunately, the problems extend to many of the instrumental tracks since on this album Jimmy Smith appears to have developed "Oscar Peterson Disease," the highly annoying practice of humming audibly while playing the keyboard. Having seen Jimmy Smith live in one of his last shows before his death, I can attest that this humming and shouting was part of Jimmy Smith's natural repertoire; however, it is thankfully absent on most of Smith's Blue Note titles, as well on "Root Down," which remains the highlight of Smith's years at Verve.

May "The Cat" rest in peace..........2005-05-16

Jimmy Smith's Verve output included some of my personal favorites, among them "Mojo," "Hobo Flats" (which should be released on CD some day) and "The Cat."

It was great for Verve to team "Mojo" together with "Hoochie Coochie Man," since both albums featured the no-holds barred arranging and conducting of the late, great Oliver Nelson. Jimmy showed throughout his long career that he could hold his own both with a small group (featured on one side of "Mojo") and a big band...AND, as shown largely on "Hoochie Coochie," he could sing a little too.

Now Jimmy has reunited with Oliver and that great big band in the heavens, and Wes is up there with them too. Thank heaven for the great music this Hammond B-3 master has left us with - except for Joey D, very few can hold a candle to "The Cat."

Oliver Nelson corny? No way!.......2002-11-10

This album is from my favorite Jimmy Smith period, the collaboration with Oliver Nelson's big band. While some reviewers didn't like the band, I felt that putting Jimmy into this context was putting a firecracker in a velvet box. Oliver's arrangements are economical and punchy, and the band is tight, including many of the best horn players of the day. This album includes my favorite version of the oft-played "C-Jam Blues", with a call-response opening that does credit to Jimmy and the band, with Jimmy ripping off some Bach-like arpeggios at high speed. For those who don't care for the big band, and I see there are some, there are plenty of long stretches with just Jimmy and the trio. Grady Tate shows that he would have been the king of rock drummers if he had played only in that genre. And Kenny Burrell's spare guitar counterpoint to Jimmy is a little reminiscent of the mathematical Robbie Robertson. For those who don't care for big band anyway, I can understand not caring for this one. But I say Oliver Nelson was one of the best arrangers ever, and this was one of the tightest ensembles ever, entirely worthy of the best jazz organist ever. Now, if someone would only reissue "Monster"...

a mediocre CD by a jazz/funk great.......2001-05-21

However talented Jimmy Smith may be, it does not make up for the the arrangements on this album. There are a few quality songs, but most feature Smith's organ playing atop of corny big band arrangements. If one is interested in Jimmy Smith, I would recommend either The sermon or Back at the Chicken Shack over this album.

Average customer rating: Contains Barbara's first and last albums for Atlantic in their entirety

Hello Stranger / Workin' On A Groovy Thing Barbara Lewis Manufacturer: Collectables Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wish Someone Would Care / Take A Look Workin' on a Groovy Thing: The Best of Patti Drew Take Two Sweet Talkin' Girls: The Best of the Chiffons Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969 ASIN: B000JJSJGY Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. Hello Stranger
2. Puppy Love
3. On Bended Knees
4. My Heart Went Do Dat Da
5. My Mamma Told Me
6. Gonna Love You Till the End of Time
7. Would You Love Me
8. Longest Night of the Year
9. Does Anyone Want a Lover
10. We're Too Young to Marry
11. Love Is a Castle
12. Think a Little Sugar
13. I'll Keep Believin'
14. Workin' on a Grovy Thing
15. Make Me Your Baby
16. Girls Need Loving Care
17. I Remember the Feeling
18. Baby, What Do You Want Me to Do
19. Make Me Belong to You
20. Love Makes the World Go 'Round
21. I'll Make Him Love Me
22. Only All the Time
23. Sho-Nuff
24. Thankfull

Customer Reviews:

Contains Barbara's first and last albums for Atlantic in their entirety.......2007-02-17

Collectables has rounded up the first and last Atlantic albums of the smooth and soulful songstress Barbara Lewis. This two-fer offers the first straight reissues of her Atlantic albums in CD format.

Hello Stranger (1963) consists solely of Lewis' own compositions. There's lots of organ accompaniment to be found here, as well as lush background harmonies courtesy of The Dells. The gems include her debut single "My Heart Went Do Dat Da," the Shirelles' knock off "My Mamma Told Me," and the minor hit "Puppy Love," but the crown jewel of course is the sumptuous title track (top 3 pop, #1 r&b). A charming sense of innocence permeates throughout (appropriately so, as Lewis was a teenager when she wrote these songs).

Far more sophisticated and musically varied is Lewis' Workin' On A Groovy Thing (1968). Comprised primarily of her final Atlantic singles (including the chart favorites "Make Me Your Baby" and "Make Me Belong To You") plus superb remakes like the title track (a hit for Patti Drew and, later, The 5th Dimension), and Deon Jackson's "Love Makes The World Go Round," Workin' On A Groovy Thing reveals that Lewis' voice had grown significantly in confidence and style since her initial recordings.

Twelve of the twenty-four tracks found on this two-fer are also available on Rhino's definitive Hello Stranger: The Best Of Barbara Lewis. Perhaps that makes it seem less than essential to non-Lewis diehards, but everything found here is truly first-rate. Hopefully, Collectables will offer another two-fer in the near future that includes It's Magic: Lewis' excellent album of standards.

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Workin' Out Bobby Timmons Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Easy Does It Soul Time Born to Be Blue At Large From the Bottom ASIN: B000000ZEE Release Date: 1994-10-21

Tracks:

1. Lela
2. Trick Hips
3. People
4. Bags' Groove
5. This Is All I Ask
6. Cut Me Loose Charlie
7. Tom Thumb
8. Einbahnstrasse (One Way Street)
9. Damned If I Know
10. Tenaj
11. Little Waltz

Average customer rating: Workin' Together is an anthem for all ages.

Workin' Together Ike and Tina Turner Manufacturer: One Way Records Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: River Deep - Mountain High Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter Live in Paris 1971 Hunter/Outta Season A Black Man's Soul ASIN: B00005JXSP Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Workin' Together
2. (As Long as I Can) Get You When I Want You
3. Get Back
4. Way You Love Me
5. You Can Have It
6. Game of Love
7. Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter
8. Ooh Poo Pah Doo
9. Proud Mary
10. Goodbye, So Long
11. Let It Be

Album Description

Workin' Overtime debuted in 1970 and peaked at number 25 on the album charts. The hit single Proud Mary reached number 4 on the singles chart. Remastered using 32-bit technology. 11 tracks. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews:

Workin' Together is an anthem for all ages........2001-07-10

Workin' Together is an album with one of the finest 'peace' anthems of the 70's. The title song is a song that is very relevant today, the sound is fresh and very well performed by the famed duo. It especially shows Tina's turn toward the rock music that would support her career for decades. This album also has the electrifying " Get Back ". Tina makes a song all her own like no other. And as far as making a song all her own Tina made history by recording " Proud Mary ". This track shines on this album, it is as hot as ever. The b-side to Proud Mary was a New York club hit "Funkier Than A Mosquita's Tweeter". This brilliantly fun track was an underground hit written by Tina's sister Ailline Bullock. There is still the raw sounds of early Ike & Tina, but the change was on it's way for the leading lady, and it shows. They end the album with a mighty plea for peace and ask us to "Let It Be". Another great turn for Ms. Turner. If you have no other Ike & Tina cd's in your collection I urge you to take full advantage of this offer and get this cd. It is by far one of the finest recordings of the duo. It mostly showcases Tina's love for all music. I can't say enough about this brilliant album. Buy it today.

Average customer rating:

Workin' Don Braden Manufacturer: Highnote ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The New Hang Live: The Authorized Bootleg Judgment Ends and Means It's All in the Game ASIN: B000ELJAV0 Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. Spoken INtroduction by Cecil Brooks III
2. You Can't Hide Love
3. Spoken Introduction By Don Braden
4. Looking For Her
5. She's On Her Way
6. Where There's Smoke
7. Brighter Days
8. Moving In
9. The Closer I Get To You
10. The Vail Jumpers
11. Feel Like Makin' Love

Average customer rating: Little known masterpiece

Workin' Miles Davis Quintet Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Relaxin' Tenor Madness Walkin' Cookin' At Ease with Coleman Hawkins ASIN: B000H0MNPS Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. It Never Entered My Mind
2. Four
3. In Your Own Sweet Way
4. The Theme (Take 1)
5. Trane's Blues
6. Ahmad's Blues
7. Half Nelson
8. The Theme (Take 2)

Customer Reviews:

Little known masterpiece .......2007-04-17

Miles Davis never undertook a project he didn't feel passionately about. He may have lacked passion for his audience, but he always had intense feelings about the music he absorbed into his soul. This transcendence came back in the form of cathartic expression, and while the masses were of little concern, they reaped the benefit of Miles' irrepressible desire to interpret musical form.

" Workin'" commences with the lovely " It Never Entered My Mind". Miles' trumpet rolls wistfully along with some grand piano work provided by Red Garland. The two sounds combine to convey a sentiment of " Had I known, things would have been different." The Miles Davis Quintet, showcase band for Miles at the time, consisted of wide ranging talent, with John Coltrane on board as well as "Philly" Joe Jones ( unbelievable drums) and Paul Chambers.

" Four", the next number, rollicks as the best of big band sounds do. Each member of the instrument section chime in with a sound that is fuller than most forty piece orchestras. Amazing.

Dave Brubecks " In Your Own Sweet Way" receives the Davis overhaul, and for the better. I love Brubeck, but this particular tune had always left me cold. Miles takes it and whips it inside out, giving it a sound that is still smooth and sophisticated, but with an added layer. He plumbs the depths with an alternate arrangement that allows even greater sophistication than its counterpart version. Superb.

All the songs are a pleasure, but the last one worth special mention is "Ahmad's Blues". This is seven and a half minutes of pure meditation, a song that lets the listener experience what sounds like ambivilance. The understated cymbal, with the graceful piano virtuousity, creates a tension that is pleasureable.

It is also worth noting that the drums on this are outstanding, jazz percussion at its finest. A must have for all Davis fans.

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