From the Age of Swing

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Swing is everywhere these days, but it's seldom played with the consummately relaxed skill heard here, with Hyman leading a mid-sized band of celebrated veterans. Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Milt Hinton on bass, and Butch Miles on drums make up a perfect swing rhythm section, while the horns provide vitally individualistic sounds and ideas, from Joe Newman's sly, muted trumpet to Joe Temperley's gruffly sweet baritone saxophone. The repertoire provides an authentic portrait of the swing era, from the energetic "Moten Swing" through Ellington's "Dooji Wooji" and Fletcher Henderson's beautiful "Soft Winds" to the pop songs of the day, like "Moonglow" and "Them There Eyes." Hyman displays the same musicianship apparent in his solo piano recordings, making wondrous use of space to let the rhythm section shine through. --Stuart Broomer

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Average customer rating: A Beautiful Wedding Wonderful! Good CD for Wedding A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers great choice!

A Day to Remember - Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day O'Neill Brothers Manufacturer: O'Neill Brothers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Day to Remember vol II Classical Wedding 25 Wedding Favorites Heart Beats: Now & Forever - Timeless Wedding Songs I Will Be Here: 25 of Today's Best Wedding & Love Songs ASIN: B000066RG3 Release Date: 2002-04-25

Tracks:

1. Falling in Love - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
2. Wachet Auf - J.S. Bach
3. Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
4. Air (from Water Music) - Handel
5. Reminiscent Joy - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
6. Canon in D - Pachelbel
7. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
8. The Wedding Song (There is Love) - Stookey
9. Ave Maria - Schubert
10. I Will Be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
11. The Gift of Love (Water is Wide melody)
12. Spring (from The Four Seasons) - Vivaldi
13. Ode to Joy - Beethoven
14. From This Moment On - Shania Twain
15. The Way You Look Tonight - Kern
16. Forever in Love - Kenny G

Album Description

After performing at more than 200 weddings, Tim and Ryan O'Neill recorded this beautiful CD of favorite wedding songs. It features a full hour of instrumental piano, string quartet, flute, and guitar music that can be played at your ceremony or reception.

It also gives suggestions for music at your wedding, including a special bridal website!
*Over 1,000 song titles listed
*Listen to samples of songs
*More ideas for each part of your ceremony, reception, and dance

Customer Reviews:

A Beautiful Wedding.......2007-07-10

This CD made all the difference in our wedding celebration. The songs were simply beautiful. The CD was delivered promptly. I would definitely buy from this vendor again.

Wonderful!.......2007-03-23

This is exactly what I was looking for for my wedding day. It's a beautiful cd, absolutely perfect.

Good CD for Wedding.......2007-03-21

All great music for weddings. It really does have all the music I want to use!

A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers.......2007-02-07

The music was just perfect for our wedding--not too formal, not too simple.

great choice!.......2007-01-10

There are so many different songs to choose from on this cd and it's a great buy. whether you want to play it while eating dinner at the wedding, to walking down the isle, it's wonderful!!!!

Average customer rating: They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!! One of the best cds I ever bought. Never Sounded Better Somewhere Over The Rainbow "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"

Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Broadway Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need The Best Of Broadway (Cast Recording Anthology) Greatest Hits: Broadway That's Entertainment!: The Best Of The M-G-M Musicals - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology ASIN: B000066RO5 Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

Amazon.com

The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

"Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)

Average customer rating: gentle but serious and intense music Exceptionally well-recorded - stunning!, Quality, Quality, Quality! Exceptionally well-recorded - stunning!

From the Age of Swing Dick Hyman Manufacturer: Reference Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Stride Piano | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Instrumental Pop & Lounge | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Swing Is Here Dick Hyman Plays Duke Ellington If Bix Played Gershwin Dick Hyman Plays Fats Waller In Recital ASIN: B00000159O Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

1. From The Age Of Swing
2. You're Driving Me Crazy/Moten Swing
3. Topsy
4. Moonglow
5. Them There Eyes
6. Dooji Wooji
7. Soft Winds
8. What Is There To Say?
9. 'Deed I Do
10. Rose Room
11. I Know What You Do
12. Mean To Me
13. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
14. From The Age Of Swing (Alternate Take)

Amazon.com

Swing is everywhere these days, but it's seldom played with the consummately relaxed skill heard here, with Hyman leading a mid-sized band of celebrated veterans. Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Milt Hinton on bass, and Butch Miles on drums make up a perfect swing rhythm section, while the horns provide vitally individualistic sounds and ideas, from Joe Newman's sly, muted trumpet to Joe Temperley's gruffly sweet baritone saxophone. The repertoire provides an authentic portrait of the swing era, from the energetic "Moten Swing" through Ellington's "Dooji Wooji" and Fletcher Henderson's beautiful "Soft Winds" to the pop songs of the day, like "Moonglow" and "Them There Eyes." Hyman displays the same musicianship apparent in his solo piano recordings, making wondrous use of space to let the rhythm section shine through. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

gentle but serious and intense music.......2003-08-18

Though I delight in raucous music (Led Zeppelin, Little Feat), my heart really belongs most of all in the swing era. This disc is a superb example of music that was out of style for a while, but is coming back. It's also an excellent example of music that I can put on and my wife won't complain.

Highlights: Them There Eyes, Hyman and Frank Wess and rhythm -- as good a tenor solo as I have heard in several years); Topsy, piano and rhythm; the fine work by Joe Wilder (not Newman!)

A really fine record. I have the companion disk on order...

Exceptionally well-recorded - stunning!,.......2001-03-13

A true "reference" recording for those who love acoustic instrumentation. The music is wonderful and fun - a throw-back to my grandparents' time; the musicianship and tactile presence of the players makes this recording a palpable "live" experience. It's rare that you find the combination of an excellent performance captured so realistically. You are seated at Dick Hyman's piano for a number of the tracks - his piano is close-miked, and "right there".

Looking to buy new speakers/equipment? Take this CD (with your others) and see the crowd it attracts. You'll find the staff will gravitate to your listening room just to experience it.

One of the best.

Quality, Quality, Quality!.......2000-07-28

The appeal of this CD is how it hits the mark on so many levels.

If you are a casual listener of swing music you will appreciate the way each track is complemented by the tracks that precede and follow it. The arrangements and engineering form a cohesive whole. This CD is well suited to casual listening throughout.

Or, if you are a dyed in the wool Audiophile you will enjoy the quality of the recording itself. This is as good as CD sound gets. The CD is recorded using the HDCD recording process but will also shine on a standard CD player. The DYNAMIC sound and large soundstage evident on this recording really captures the live Big Band sound and puts a lot of the swing recordings out there to shame.

But of course it is the quality of the performances that are the real gem on this CD. Some of the best musicians in Big Band are represented here. If you love instrumental Big Band you will love "The Age of Swing".

There really aren't any negatives to "The Age of Swing", it fires on all cylinders and appeals to the casual listener, the audiophile, and the Big Band fan. I highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed.

Exceptionally well-recorded - stunning!.......1999-04-30

A true "reference" recording for those who love acoustic instrumentation. The music is wonderful and fun - a throw-back to my grandparents' time; the musicianship and tactile presence of the players makes this recording a palpable "live" experience. It's rare that you find the combination of an excellent performance captured so realistically. You are seated at Dick Hyman's piano for a number of the tracks - his piano is close-miked, and "right there".

Looking to buy new speakers/equipment? Take this CD (with your others) and see the crowd it attracts. You'll find the staff will gravitate to your listening room just to experience it.

One of the best.

Average customer rating: Swingin' Boogie Woogie Great Set Of Western Swing Uneven but worth the price for one GREAT song The Best Deal in Town

Stompin' Singers & Western Swingers: More from the Golden Age of Western Swing Various Artists Manufacturer: Proper UK Boxed Sets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Box Sets | Stores | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Doughboys, Playboys and Cowboys: The Golden Years of Western Swing From Boppin Hillbilly to Red Hot Rockabilly Swinging Hollywood Hillbilly Cowboys Hillbilly Boogie Daddy of Western Swing ASIN: B0006ZRX5Y Release Date: 2005-01-31

Tracks:

1. Mama Don't Like No Music - Bill Boyd
2. Mean Mama Blues - Bob Wills
3. Rosetta - Bob Wills
4. Crafton Blues - Jimmie Revard
5. Triflin' Gal - Jimmie Revard
6. I'm a Do Right Papa - Leon Chappelear
7. White River Stomp - Leon Chappelear
8. Little Hillbilly Heart Throb - The Light Crust Doughboys
9. Oh, Susannah - The Light Crust Doughboys
10. There'll Be Some Changes Made - Ocie Stockard
11. I Can't Dance (I've Got Ants in My Pants) - Roy Newman
12. Lady in Red - The Prairie Ramblers,
13. Round and Round - Sweet Violet Boys
14. Mary Lou - Roy Newman
15. Try It Once Again - Shelly Lee Alley
16. Getting That Lowdown Swing - Modern Mountaineers
17. Woodchip Blue - Smokey Wood
18. There's Evil in You Chilun - The Sons of the West
19. Oh Monah - The Sons of the West
20. Up Jumped the Devil - The Tune Wranglers
21. Tiger Rag - The Wanderers
22. Hot Mama Stomp - Universal Cowboys
23. Underneath the Sun - Bar X Cowboys
24. It's Best to Behave - Adolph Hofner
25. Sh'es Doggin' Me - Bill Boyd

Tracks:

1. Dan the Banana Man - The Nettles Brothers String Band
2. There'll Come a Time - Al Dexter
3. Honey Don't Turn Me Brown - Buddy Jones
4. I'm Going Back to Sadie - Buddy Jones
5. Hey Toots - Dick Reinhart
6. Wooly Booger - Dick Reinhart
7. Tulsa Twist - Dickie McBride, Village Boys
8. I Wonder What I'm Going to Do - Johnnie Lee Wills
9. Alice Blue Gown - The Light Crust Doughboys
10. Bear Creek Hop - The Light Crust Doughboys
11. Jeep's Blues - Port Arthur Jubileers
12. Mississippi Delta Blues - Bob Wills
13. She's a Rounder - Sunshine Boys
14. Worried Mind - Ted Daffan's Texans
15. Because - Ted Daffan's Texans
16. Rackin' It Back - Texas Wanderers
17. Sundown Blues - Texas Wanderers
18. Darling It's All Over Now - Al Dexter
19. Drink the Barrell Dry - Bill Boyd
20. What'cha Know Joe - Johnnie Lee Wills
21. Red Wagon - Johnnie Lee Wills
22. Mean Mama Blues - Charles Mitchell
23. Rooky Toody - Dick Reinhart
24. Reno Street Blues - The Hi-Flyers,
25. Milk Cow Blues - Johnnie Lee Wills

Tracks:

1. Who's Gonna Love You When I'm Gone - Al Dexter
2. Panhandle Shuffle - Billy Briggs,
3. Bob Wills Boogie - Bob Wills
4. Devil Ain't Lazy - Bob Wills
5. Rattle Snakin' Daddy - Boots Woodall
6. Honey There Ain't No Pleasin' You - Bud Hobbs
7. Georgie Boogie - Curley Williams
8. That's My Linda Lou - Jimmie Widener
9. It Ain't Far to the Bar - Johnny Tyler
10. Shut Up and Drink Your Beer - Luke Wills,
11. Drinkin' and A-Thinkin' - Smokey Rogers
12. Silver Dew on the Bluegrass Tonight - Bob Wills
13. Great Long Pistol - Jerry Irby,
14. Never Trust a Woman - Tex Williams
15. Air Mail Special on the Fly - Leon Rusk
16. What It Means to Be Blue - Tex Russell
17. I'm All Through Trusting You - Jimmie Widener
18. High Voltage Gal - Luke Wills,
19. That's What I Like - Tex Williams
20. Comin' Down the Pecos - Hoyle Nix
21. Deep Down Inside - Ted Daffan's Texans,
22. Behind the Eight Ball - Johnny Tyler
23. My Sweet Papa - Al Clauser
24. I Can't Help the Way You Feel - Smokey Rogers
25. Darling Why Are You So Mean to Me - Hoyle Nix

Tracks:

1. Hi-De-Ho Boogie on a Saturday Night - Al Dexter
2. Clean Town Blues - Benny Leaders,
3. Dip Snuff Stomp - Billy Briggs
4. B. Bowman Hop - Bob Wills
5. That's My Weakness Now - J.P. Morgan, Hank Penny
6. Mule Boogie - Jimmy Boyd
7. Joaquin Special - Jesse James & All the Boys
8. Catch Me Cheatin' - Smokey Rogers
9. Wild Card - Tex Williams
10. I Was a Gambler in Texas - Cliff Bruner & The Texas Wanderers, , Texas Wanderers
11. Hot Foot Shuffle - Al Dexter
12. Amarillo Rose - Billy Briggs
13. Hubbin' It - Bob Wills
14. Blue Guitar Stomp - Leon McAuliffe
15. You Got the Right Number - Rusty McDonald
16. Saturday Night Rag - Curley Williams
17. Tomato Can - Tommy Duncan
18. Snatchin' and Grabbin' - Bob Wills
19. Spider and the Fly - Jimmy Thomason
20. It's All Your Fault - Wade Ray
21. I'm a Lover Not a Fighter - Walt McCoy,
22. This Side of Town - Leon McAuliffe
23. Roped and Tied - Billy Jack Wills
24. You Can't Pull the Wool Over My Eyes - Hank Penny
25. Nancy Jane - Tommy Duncan

Album Details

Western Swing was the Most Eclectic Form of Country Music and in Its Free-wheeling Diversity, it Set the Stage for Rock and Roll. Based in Traditional String Band Music, Western Swing also Incorporated Traditional Pop Melodies, Jazz Improvisation, Blues and Folk, Creating a Wildly Entertaining and Eclectic Form of American Music. Bob Wills and Milton Brown Popularized the Genre in the '30s, and Wills Became Known as the Father of the Genre, Since He Remained Popular for Several Decades, During which He Had a Remarkable String of Hit Singles.

Customer Reviews:

Swingin' Boogie Woogie.......2007-02-07

Another great set from Proper, and as usual packed with information in the booklet. A real musical history lesson. But hey all you Rock-A-Billy fans be warned this is alot of early 40's swing, and boogie stuff, and you might not find it to your likin' Well worth the money and some real gems!


The Mean Eyed Cat
KNON 89.3
Dallas, Texas

Great Set Of Western Swing.......2005-11-17

"Stompin' Singers & Western Swingers" takes up where Proper's last Western Swing set, "Doughboys, Playboys and Cowboys", left off.
Plenty of great toe-tapping music from the famous and not-so-famous performers of the era.
The songs are the original versions and the sound quality is just fine.
Also included is an informative booklet with facts about the songs and the artists.
As with every other box set I own from Proper, this is a tremendous value.

Uneven but worth the price for one GREAT song.......2005-09-21

Not what I expected. I was hoping for lots of Western swing here but many of these songs do not qualify for that category - there is no way that some of these songs could be considered Western swing. Lots of filler. But then you come upon Wade Ray's "It's all your fault!" What a find! This is one GREAT song. Sheer perfection: great lyrics, great music, a perfect vocal, wonderful guitar and fiddle. I uploaded that one in my ipod and have been listening to it ever since. If my ipod was a jukebox, I would have spent the equivalent of this set's price in quarters for all the times I have played that song. If you love Western swing, get the Bob Wills box set. He was the king of Western swing and his band was red hot.

The Best Deal in Town.......2005-03-31

Over 100 western swing masterpieces, most not available elsewhere, are here for your dancing and listening enjoyment! Most of them are up-tempo and have jazzy and jivey themes with hot solos and impassioned vocals - nothing called "country" music today compares to this. If you have the previous set in the series (Cowboys, Doughboys and Playboys), you'll know how good the Proper label sets are, and this one is at least as good. There's also an informative booklet included, with pictures, which will teach you all you need to know about the music and the artists. If you have ever heard of Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, Buck Owens or Asleep at the Wheel and appreciate this kind of music you simply can't go wrong here.

Average customer rating: More theremin, please

Magical Moods of the Theremin Project: Pimento Manufacturer: Tru Blu Lu Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAH1R8 Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Call Me
2. Sway
3. Star Trek
4. Diamonds Are Forever
5. Black Magic Woman
6. Bali Ha'i
7. Caravan
8. Calcutta
9. Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)
10. Agua de Beber
11. Peter Gunn
12. L-O-V-E

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More theremin, please.......2007-06-27

Tunes such as Calcutta, Caravan, and Bali Ha'i are amazing and full of theremin-goodness, but much of the rest is good lounge music with the theremin as support. Fun, interesting, kitschy, but not as much a study in the theremin as one might hope.

Average customer rating: From Solo Piano Publications

Momente Intimate Richard Carr Manufacturer: Rec'd Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B0001AW0H0 Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

1. Longing for Home
2. For All Eternity
3. Grandma's Magic Fingers
4. Awe & Reverence
5. Dancing Among the Whispering Pines
6. Lingering Embraces
7. Wild Desires of the Heart
8. Rocking Baby to Sleep
9. Passion's Night
10. Momente Intimate

Customer Reviews:

From Solo Piano Publications.......2006-10-29

"Momente Intimate" is pianist Richard Carr's eighth release in less than seven years. As with his previous recordings, Carr improvised the music in the studio over a two-year period, capturing the musical ideas as they were born, and leaving them intact with few, if any, edits (Carr told me that there were two minor edits to the entire 75 minutes of music, and that those edits were worked into the original improvisations to keep the integrity of the original ideas and recordings intact.). The ten tracks range in length from 3 1/2 to 12 1/2 minutes, with some of them being very passionate and others more reflective; most are a bit on the dark side, some are very dark. A passionate pianist with excellent playing chops, Carr reaches into the depths of his soul and psyche, and says in the liner notes that "at times the intensity of some of the recording sessions was almost too much." While I deeply respect and admire Carr's approach to composing, to my own ears, a few of the pieces jump the tracks in places while others hold together very well.

The CD opens with "Longing For Home," a soulful and bittersweet piece that includes an audible sigh from Carr that reminds the listener of the humanity of the person pouring his heart out at the piano. I really like this piece a lot, and find it amazing that it happened in one sitting. "For All Eternity" tells of Carr's grandmother's love for her husband, and, indirectly, his own love for his grandmother. Flowing and peaceful, this is one of the lighter and more optimistic pieces - also quite beautiful. "Awe and Reverence" is probably my favorite track. Rhythmic and flowing, the pace reminds me of one of those moments when you are awed by something to the point that you miss a breath and your heartbeat quickens. Carr very effectively uses the deep bass of the piano to communicate this. "Rocking Baby to Sleep" is a tender lullaby that is both gentle and loving. "Passion's Night" is darkly beautiful, with lots of open areas between the notes. Carr again very effectively uses the deep bass, perhaps giving each of the lovers of the piece an individual voice. There are a few passages in this piece that seem a bit "off," but, overall, it is strong and beautiful. The title track closes the album with a feeling of peace and serenity. Almost conversational, it is truly an intimate moment.

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In the Land Where I Come From Paul Adams Manufacturer: Lakefront ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003KWU Release Date: 2000-02-03

Tracks:

1. Forever Young
2. In the Court of the King and Queen
3. Diamonds Within Silence
4. Positive Cool
5. Time Passing Away
6. Cowboy
7. Breathe
8. I Wanna Dance
9. Everlasting Everything and Nothing
10. Swing Reel Fantasy
11. In the Land Where I Come From
12. Levitations Over Butterland
13. March of the Butterlanders

Album Description

IN THE LAND WHERE I COME FROM is a metaphysical journey that is poignant, humorous, and as unique as you will hear. Many areas and musical genres are touched here such as Pop, Jazz, New Age World Fusion, and even a beautiful poetic recitation. The performance level is outstanding with worldclass contributions from David Hoffman (Ray Charles arranger), Kit Watkins (Camel, Happy The Man), Mark Smith, and Doug Knecht.

We start out with the world fusionish Forever Young, and drift through many phases of life involving Jazz, Swing, Poetry, and an absolutely infectious blend of the exotic and existential (I wanna Dance).

This is an incredible and creative effort at looking at life with positive eyes despite the pain that often surrounds us PEORIA Journal Star

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Legacy Scott Gates Manufacturer: Manzolin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAJQ8K Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Hamilton County Breakdown
2. Moonlight Waltz
3. Cherokee Shuffle
4. Dusty Boots Corral
5. Blackberry Blossom
6. North Shore
7. Ol' Rattler
8. Ninuzza Mia
9. Foggy Mountain Special/Lady Be Good
10. Harvest Home Hornpipe
11. Turkey in the Straw
12. Wayfaring Stranger

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Western Swing: 40 Bootstompers From The Golden Age Various Artists Manufacturer: Primo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000IB0DQ2 Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Oh, You Pretty Woman
2. Osage Stomp
3. Barn Dance Rag
4. I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart
5. Up Jumped The Devil
6. Steel Guitar Rag
7. Dirty Dog
8. Who's Sorry Now?
9. Corrine Corinna
10. Dirty Hangover Blues
11. Married Man Blues
12. Women Women Women
13. Eyes Of Texas
14. Yellow Rose Of Texas
15. There'll Be Some Changes Made
16. It's Best To Behave
17. Drink The Barrel Dry
18. Pussy Pussy Pussy
19. Mean Mean Mama (From Meana)
20. New San Antonio Rose
21. Lil Liza Jane
22. Tobacco State Swing
23. Cotton Eyed Ice
24. Pistol Packin' Mama
25. Milk Cow Blues
26. Shame On You
27. Steel Guitar Stomp
28. That's What I Like About The South
29. That's What I Like About The West
30. It Ain't Far To The Bar
31. Shut Up And Drink Your Beer
32. Humpty Dumpty Heart
33. Oklahoma Stomp
34. Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)
35. Faded Love
36. Blue Guitar Stomp
37. Wildcat Mama
38. Chew Tobacco Rag
39. Nancy Jane
40. Hi-De-Ho Boogie On A Saturday Night

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Unknown Forces Richard Rayer Manufacturer: Richard Rayer ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CADOPQ Release Date: 2002-01-22

Tracks:

1. Unknown Force
2. Looking for Shannon
3. Jazz Ability
4. Fifties Rock
5. Life Is Love
6. Color of Music
7. That Happy Spirit
8. Quiet Times
9. Slick Pockets
10. Carribean Rock
11. Siam Blues
12. Gentle Ethereal Connections
13. Thank You for the Music
14. Epilogue

Jazz Music:

1. Gettin' Together
2. Glenn Miller Orchestra
3. Greatest Hits
4. Greetings From the Other Side
5. Hampton Hawes Trio, Vol. 1
6. Havana Jam
7. Hits of Ray Anthony
8. Hot Toddy
9. I Remember Glenn Miller
10. I want to know You better.

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