Congregation [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

Congregation [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

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Japanese Limited 24 Bit Mastered Version featuring an LP Style Slipcase for Initail Pressing.

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Mike Curb Congregation - Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Glowing Oldies
  • Really great!
  • Memories
  • Shades of the 60's, Man.
  • i must have
Mike Curb Congregation - Greatest Hits
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ASIN: B000000D01
Release Date: 1991-02-01

Tracks:

  1. Burning Bridges
  2. It Was A Good Time
  3. It's A Small World
  4. United We Stand
  5. You Belong To Me
  6. See You In September
  7. Sweet Gingerbread Man
  8. The Candy Man
  9. Natural Man
  10. All For The Love Of Sunshine
  11. Daisy A Day
  12. Softly Whispering, I Love You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Glowing Oldies.......2007-06-09

The tunes on this CD make you positively glow with peace and relaxation. The song Burning Bridges Lost Forevermore is the best of the bunch.

5 out of 5 stars Really great!.......2007-03-09

We are extremely pleased to have found this DVD. We love this music, especially "Burning Bridges", and I was surprised to find "Small World" which has also always been a favorite.

5 out of 5 stars Memories.......2006-03-11

This cd will bring back some memories! I would reccomend it to anyone seeking those oldies but goodies. It has all the good songs!

4 out of 5 stars Shades of the 60's, Man........2005-09-10

This is a real neat collection of various tunes from the 60's. The one song theme from "Kelly's Heroes" is worth the cost of the whole CD.

There are several other very nice songs on this CD. Some Patriotic....

Give this a listen, and if you're over 40 you'll say.."Hey, I remember that..".

5 out of 5 stars i must have.......2003-11-30

excelent album nothing more to said
Congregation
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • AMG Review
  • Only one great song on this album
  • best of All
  • Band?
  • Whigs are white man's soul.
Congregation
The Afghan Whigs
Manufacturer: Sub Pop
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000035F3
Release Date: 1992-01-31

Tracks:

  1. Her Against Me
  2. I'm Her Slave
  3. Turn On The Water
  4. Conjure Me
  5. Kiss The Floor
  6. Congregation
  7. This Is My Confession
  8. Dedicate It
  9. The Temple
  10. Let Me Lie To You
  11. Tonight
  12. Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars AMG Review.......2007-02-24

The grunge era's most overlooked masterpiece, Congregation was the Afghan Whigs' breakthrough album, an incendiary and insidious set which bridges the gap between the noisy aggression of the band's early releases and the soulful swagger of their later work. Slipping with ominous ease into the sinister, self-obsessed Lothario guise which would serve him so well from here on out, Greg Dulli announces his arrival as a truly magnetic presence -- by turns predator ("Tonight") and prey ("I'm Her Slave"), he's the guy your parents always warned you about, delivering each syllable of his remarkable lyrics with equal measures of innuendo and venom. Equally startling is the Whigs' musical growth -- while still unmistakably a member of the Sub Pop stable, there's a greater maturity and depth to their sinewy sound, with a newfound grasp of mood and nuance on tracks like the opening "Her Against Me" and "Let Me Lie to You" -- the wah-wah guitar which dominates "Turn On the Water," meanwhile, offers the first taste of the funk ambitions to follow. It was hardly a surprise when the Whigs jumped to Elektra soon after -- Congregation was clearly their ticket to the big leagues. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

1 out of 5 stars Only one great song on this album.......2006-11-10

or in their entire career for that matter. I have tried to like this band, but Greg Dulli just won't shut up. Every song is his snide lyrical diatribing, on and on and on. The guitarist keeps things mildly interesting, but on this album in particular, the drummer also won't shut up and play a straight beat for once. It's like three guys in their own worlds, and they mash it together and call what they've done songs. EXCEPT for the one decent song they did, the only rock song I can think of that is hard, psychedelic, passionate, powerful, and set to a waltz beat of all things. "LEt me lie to you" is the best song they ever made, BECAUSE everyone in the band is given room to breathe by the song's framework and tempo. Instead of piling in on top of each other till the end of the song like they usually seem to do, everyone agrees to hold back until the rushing choruses, and it's less muddled and better orchestrated for it. IT's a shame they didn't do any other songs like this, at least none that I have heard. I tried to like them, I really did. I wanted to find the band that made that one song, and discover a whole treasure chest of dark, passionate, noisy music like that. Too bad, no wonder they drifted apart.

5 out of 5 stars best of All.......2006-02-11

This was the Best Whigs Album imho before they went more "Mainstream" and "Commercial" with Gentleman.
One can listen to this album over and over again w/o boredom, unlike Gentleman's 2-or three pop hits and droning monotony.
Although different genre it would be like comparing the passion of Metallica's "Kill em' All" to the more mainstream="And Justice for All".

1 out of 5 stars Band?.......2005-08-06

I think Afghan Whigs is the worst band of all times after Cheap Trick.Someone said to me that this album was the best by them,did he drink some bottles of tequila before?

4 out of 5 stars Whigs are white man's soul........2005-01-06

One thing you can say about the Whigs is that for a bunch of white guys, they sure seem to have alot of soul. Most of the songs on here are funky, and groove oriented. But not the sort of funky as in dance and party, but more of the sort of funk about getting down, and making love.

It's alot of love and regret in these songs though, and Duhli really lays it on thick. Listen to him squeal in "I'm her slave" and "Untie the Boat". The writing isn't as sharp as on Gentlemen, and the sound and production aren't as great as on Black Love, but this is still an essential whigs disc.
Kelly's Heroes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Kelly's Heroes
Kelly's Heroes

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ASIN: B0009GX1LK
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

  1. Behind Enemy Lines
  2. Kelly's Heroes
  3. Big Joe/Gold Bar/Colonel Dankhopf
  4. Si Tu Me Dis
  5. More Gold/Mulligan/A Piece of the Action
  6. Sherman Holiday Inn
  7. Warriors on the Move
  8. Burning Bridges [Instrumental]
  9. Crapgame
  10. All for the Love of Sunshine - Hank Williams, Jr.
  11. Close Order Drill
  12. Minefield - Mike Curb Congregation
  13. Ready for the Ambush
  14. All for the Love of Sunshine [Instrumental] - Monique Aldebert
  15. Burning Bridges
  16. Clairmont Waltz
  17. Commando Prelude, Opus I-V
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  19. Quick Draw Kelly
  20. Covered Boxes
  21. End Credits
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  26. Battle Hymn of the Republic [Album Version]
  27. Quick Draw Kelly [Album Version]
  28. All for the Love of Sunshine [Album Version]
  29. I've Been Working on the Railroad [Album Version]
  30. All for the Love of Sunshine [Alternate Take][*]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Kelly's Heroes.......2006-02-25

My son is a fan of lelo schfris (and so am I) and he was thoughly delighted with this CD
50 Classic Hymns
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    50 Classic Hymns
    Mike Curb Congregation
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    ASIN: B000N3ST52
    Release Date: 2007-03-20

    Tracks:

    1. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
    2. Abide With Me
    3. All Creatures Of Our God And King
    4. All Glory Laud And Honor
    5. All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name
    6. Be Still My Soul
    7. Be Thou My Vision
    8. Beneath The Cross Of Jesus
    9. Blessed Assurance
    10. Bless Be The Tie That Binds
    11. Bringing The Sheaves
    12. Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
    13. Come Thou Almighty King
    14. Come Ye Thankful People Come
    15. Count Your Blessings
    16. Crown Him With Many Crowns
    17. Fairest Lord Jesus
    18. Faith Of Our Fathers
    19. For The Beauty Of The Earth
    20. Glory Be To The Father
    21. God Of Our Fathers
    22. Have Thine Own Way
    23. He Leadeth Me O Blessed Thought
    24. Holy Holy Holy
    25. I Love To Tell The Story

    Tracks:

    1. I Need Thee Every Hour
    2. I Surrender All
    3. In The Sweet Bye & Bye
    4. Jesus Loves Me
    5. Jesus Loves The Little Children
    6. Just As I Am
    7. Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
    8. The Lord's Prayer
    9. May Jesus Christ Be Praised
    10. Nearly My God To Thee
    11. Oh God Our Help In Ages Past
    12. O How I Love Jesus
    13. Old Rugged Cross
    14. Power In The Blood
    15. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
    16. Rock Of Ages
    17. Shall We Gather At The River
    18. Softly & Tenderly
    19. Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus
    20. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
    21. The Church's One Foundation
    22. This Is My Father's World
    23. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
    24. When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
    25. Where Could I Go But To The Lord
    Put Your Hand in the Hand & Greatest Inspirational Crossover Songs
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • A gift.
    • Relaxing but not upbeat enough
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    5. Kelly's Heroes

    ASIN: B00000K543
    Release Date: 1999-09-07

    Tracks:

    1. Put Your Hand In The Hand
    2. Oh Happy Day
    3. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
    4. Bringing In The Sheaves
    5. Everything Is Beautiful
    6. Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man
    7. On The Wings Of A Dove
    8. Spirit In The Sky
    9. Let It Be
    10. Let Love Live Again
    11. God Bless America

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars A gift........2005-11-07

    This was a gift for someone. I hope It turns out to be a great listening experience.

    3 out of 5 stars Relaxing but not upbeat enough.......2001-07-24

    The songs were relaxing and nice to listen to before I went to bed but they are not too fun to listen to when you have a lot of energy. I reccomend listening when you want to relax and sort of forget the world for a while.
    Best of the Mike Curb Congregation
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      ASIN: B0002IQDW4
      Release Date: 2004-08-10

      Tracks:

      1. The Battle Hymn Of The Republic
      2. America The Beautiful
      3. Together, A New Beginning (Ronald Reagan's Theme)
      4. The House I Live In
      5. God Bless America
      6. If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song)
      7. Burning Bridges
      8. It Was A Good Time
      9. It's A Small World
      10. Just One Thing (Theme From City Slickers)
      Mike Curb Congregation - Walt Disney's Greatest Hits
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Very good!
      • Great CD of Disney Classics
      • Pretty bland stuff
      • Beautiful, fun Disney music, great record!
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      ASIN: B000000D9A
      Release Date: 1995-08-01

      Tracks:

      1. It's A Small World
      2. When You Wish Upon A Star
      3. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo (The Magic Song)
      4. The Bare Necessities
      5. Snow White Medley
      6. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
      7. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
      8. Winnie The Pooh
      9. Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly)
      10. Once Upon A Dream
      11. Mary Poppins Medley

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Very good!.......2003-06-23

      Most of the songs were well performed on this CD!You'll love the upbeat 70s tempo and you'll be singing along and tappinng your feet.The only gripe I have about this CD is the slow and boring "Lavender Blue"-it's so slow that it will put you to sleep.I personally think they should've done "Tiki Room" or "So This Is Love" instead.

      5 out of 5 stars Great CD of Disney Classics.......2002-07-01

      The Mike Curb Congregation give some lovely performances of these Disney treasures. The ballads are especially beautiful. "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" is downright gorgeous. "When You Wish Upon A Star" is fantastic and gets a really heartfelt treatment. The arrangements and vocals are great on this disc. Some of the songs like "It's A Small World" and "Spoonful of Sugar" from the Mary Poppins medley, have groovy seventies arrangements, but they are really fun. I can remember when this album was played in the waiting area for Walt Disney World's "Mickey Mouse Revue".

      Other standouts on this disc are "The Snow White Medley" ( really nice ) and "Once Upon A Dream" from Sleeping Beauty. If you love classic Disney songs, this CD is for you.

      2 out of 5 stars Pretty bland stuff.......2001-12-07

      Look for interesting vocal arrangements of these classics elsewhere - this is pretty bland stuff, with the medleys (Snow White and Mary Poppins) coming off especially forced. The ballads here are some of the best written for Disney productions, but all are given generic, ploddy and syrupy sweet renditions. Of the other numbers, "Winnie the Pooh" made me yearn for the Louis Prima version, and "It's a Small World" had me leaping for the fast forward button. There are bright spots, however, and they are dandies: a rousing "Bare Neccessities" complete with a snazzy kickline coda and a terrific, wonderfully arranged "Zip a Dee Doo Dah" that is sure to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Two stars for two good cuts on an otherwise blah CD.

      5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, fun Disney music, great record!.......1999-09-29

      The Mike Curb Congregation do some great versions of these Disney songs. This singing group is just great. This album has beautifully arranged medleys from the great films, and lively renditions of the more spirited Disney numbers. It is a pleasure and will definately put you in a great mood.
      The Congregation
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • The gunslinger takes the pulpit and despatches fewer souls.
      • Griffin the LEADER
      • A very good company!
      The Congregation
      Johnny Griffin
      Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000GPI17I
      Release Date: 2006-08-15

      Tracks:

      1. The Congregation
      2. Latin Quarter
      3. I'm Glad There Is You
      4. Main Spring
      5. It's You Or No One
      6. I Remember You

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars The gunslinger takes the pulpit and despatches fewer souls........2007-04-05

      Wish I could warm up to this album. The "world's fastest saxophonist" holds back on his technique, the lightning-fast articulations, double-timing, etc., but what that leaves is a pretty basic, limited rhythm-harmonic vocabulary. Eighth-note lines alternating with held top-tones and, of course, that distinctive sound. In fact, the "Little Giant's" tone has a lot in common with his namesake's, the Big Giant Dexter Gordon's--slow, "Leslie-like" vibrato and a way of "sticking" his notes in favor of smooth legato tonguing. But Dexter's behind-the-beat phrasing and logical-emotive story-telling, employing all of the tension-creating notes of a chord's extensions, is not nearly as much in evidence in Griffin's playing.

      "The Congregation" is another variation on "Show Me the Way to Go Home" changes (i.e. "The Preacher"). And all of the tunes are practically interchangeable in tempo, expecially with "I'm Glad There Is You" taken at a medium rather than ballad tempo. Helping offset the homogeneity of the tempos is the happy choice of tunes, each a winner in itself. Some of the soloist's most impressive work on the date comes on "Latin Quarter," especially with its double-time chorus and concluding cadenza.

      Still, I'd tend to go with one of Griff's dates with Jaws (Live at Minton's) or Ira (Blue Stroll) or the commanding "Return of the Griffin" ahead of this one. The rhythm section is predictably fine (just like the last hundred or so CDs I've purchased with Paul Chambers plus Sonny Clark, Red Garland, Wynton Kelly, Kenny Drew, or whomever). At least "The Congregation" doesn't disappoint like "A Blowin' Session," the three-tenor date that fails to live up to its promise due to an overly "hot" audio mix which, even on the remastered edition, practically makes Griffin, Coltrane and Mobley sound like three undifferentiated buzz saws.

      5 out of 5 stars Griffin the LEADER.......2007-01-01

      This is a must have for anyone's collection, and Rudy Van Gelder has done yet another superb job at bringing these old Blue Note recordings to life. Johnny Griffins' blowing on his tenor sax is so strong and funkified, and he has a great cast of sidemen along for the ride: Sonny Clark (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Kenny Dennis (drums).

      By the way, who DIDN'T Paul Chambers play with throughout the 50's? Man does he stand out on these tracks, by the way.

      The title track, "Congregation", is a a solid piece from start to finish. Kenny Dennis and Paul Chambers keep the beat throughout on this album, and Chambers gets to show his stuff on more than a few occasions. But the true star on this album is Griffin himself, who proved himself a solid leader and an equal among others like Coltrane, Mobley and Gordon. This album right here is musical bliss, and I only wish Rudy would crank them all out faster. Oh, you also get a bonus track on this release called "I Remember You" that was not on the OG LP.

      This album is a must if you want a great remastering job of this classic album or if you are new to the world of Johnny Griffin. The Congregation is THE place to start and belongs in every jazz lovers' collections.

      5 out of 5 stars A very good company!.......2006-08-25

      The super famous Congregation with the ultra cool Andy Warhol cover has finally been reissued in the Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note series. In this album the Griff played with some very good pals, Sonny Clark (piano), Paul Chambers (uprightbass that he played even with the arch in his solos), Kenny Dennis (drums). The opener is an original by Johnny, a sort of Doxy, if you know the tune by Sonny Rollins. It is a very nice tune, a funky-blues infected tune, it has a sort of backbeat drum, "hand clapped" arrangement. The second tune Latin Quarter is a contrafact by John Jenkins (a melody based on Tangerine chord progression), is in swing time (it's not a latin), medium tempo. I'm glad there is you is a standard taken not too fast. Main spring is a fine blues, medium tempo too. It's you or noone by Styne-Cahn is the second pure standard and the fastest tune of the album. Johnny is in top form here and Sonny Clark is a good choice for him, because he is very good in comping and he is a boppish kind of sololoist. The last tune I remember you is a bonus track that was not present in the original LP of the fifties is medium tempo. I'm sure you know what kind of player Johnny was at the time. An hard bopper very into Bird's discoveries very technical, with great chops, but very near the blues feeling. This Congregation was the last of three albums Johnny recorded for Blue Note (Introducing and Blowing session were the other two). I have almost all the things Griffin recorded in the fifties and sixties. This one is surely a very consistent and interesting release.
      Book I
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • HAVIN A BAD LIFE
      • Pastor Troy
      • Pastor Troy and his boys do it again!
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      • dsgb
      Book I
      Pastor Troy and the Congregation
      Manufacturer: Hendu
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      ASIN: B00004VW0K
      Release Date: 2000-07-25

      Tracks:

      1. Intro [Walk Like Y'all Talk It]
      2. Ghetto Raised - The Congregation, Pastor Troy
      3. Congregation - The Congregation, Pastor Troy
      4. Down South Nigga Fa Life - The Congregation, Pastor Troy
      5. Havin' a Bad Day
      6. Look What I'm Going Thru - Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Pastor Troy
      7. Throw Dem Bows
      8. Get 'Em Up
      9. Dirty South Affilliates
      10. Do What We Do

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars HAVIN A BAD LIFE.......2005-05-20

      This cd is what I expected. Tha beatz all bump and tha lyrics are real. Havin a bad day is the best track.

      4 out of 5 stars Pastor Troy.......2004-10-27

      From top to bottom, this cd is tight. No weak songs in here

      5 out of 5 stars Pastor Troy and his boys do it again!.......2004-04-21

      Someone really needs to get the word out about this album. Im the 3rd person to review this album and I first it about 2 years ago. The album is pretty short but its filled with quality songs. If you like Pastor Troy or DSGB then you will ove this album. Its probably hard to find anywhere outside of GA and I was surprised it was on here... so please give Amazon your business order this album and get the word out about this album. It will be worth your money i promise.

      4 out of 5 stars Dope cd.......2001-07-22

      This cd is tight. A little short, but tight. Pastor Troy and his boys get crunk as hell on this album. Best songs on here are Havin' A Bad Day, Look What I'm Going Thru, Ghetto Raised, The Congregation, and Down South Nigga Fa Life. Pick this album up if you can find it!

      3 out of 5 stars dsgb.......2000-07-27

      If you want a cd with just pastor troy on it this is not the one. The is sort of a compilation of all pastor and his boyz pastor troy is only found in a few verses here and there on the cd other than that the cd is tight.
      Reader's Digest Presents 50 Beloved Songs of Faith
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        Reader's Digest Presents 50 Beloved Songs of Faith
        Porter Wagoner , Kate Smith , Elvis Presley , Statler Brothers , Guy & Ralna , Eddy Arnold , Burl Ives , Mike Curb Congregation , George Jones & Tammy Wynette , and Red Foley with the Anita Kerr Singers
        Manufacturer: Readers Digest Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000MU4GI0

        Product Description

        CD 1 - 1. The Family That Prays Porter Wagoner 2. I Need Thee Every Hour Scott Singers 3. Softly & Tenderly Guy & Ralna 4. May The Good Lord Bless & Keep You Kate Smith 5. Crying In The Chapel Elvis Presley 6. It Is No Secret Jim Reeves 7. A Beautiful Life Statler Brothers 8. One Day At A Time Christy Lane 9. Nearer My God To Thee Jack Halloran Male Chorus 10. I ll Fly Away Charley Pride 11. What A Friend We Have In Jesus Norma Zimmer Jim Roberts 12. Bless This House Perry Como 13. Wings Of A Dove Dolly Parton 14. Precious Memories Jimmy Dean 15. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Doris Ackers 16. I Saw The Light Hank Williams 17. Whispering Hope The Browns 18. Standing On The Promises Johnson Family 19. Blessed Assurance George Beverly Shea 20. Take My Hand, Precious Lord Eddy Arnold 21. Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere The Three Suns 22. Peace In The Valley Floyd Crammer 23. Abide With Me Don Hustad Chorale 24. He Touched Me Bill Gather Trio 25. Jesus Is Coming Soon Oak Ridge Boys 26. Jesus Loves Me Tennessee Ernie Ford CD 2 - 1. In The Sweet By And By Johnny Cash 2. Me And Jesus George Jones/Tammy Wynette 3. Amazing Grace Willie Nelson 4. The Bible Tells Me So Roy Rogers/Dale Evans 5. Will The Circle Be Unbroken Johnny Cash 6. Great Speckled Bird Roy Acuff 7. When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder Marty Robbins 8. How Great Thou Art Jim Roberts 9. Bringing In The Sheaves Burl Ives 10. Someone To Care Jimmie Davis 11. Beyond The Sunset Red Foley 12. The Church In The Wildwood Mike Curb Congregation 13. When They Ring Those Golden Bells David Houston 14. In The Garden Loretta Lynn 15. Brighten The Corner Kurt Kaiser 16. The Old Rugged Cross Ray Price 17. Help Me Larry Gatlin 18. Lily Of The Valley Wayne Newton 19. Rock Of Ages B.J. Thomas 20. Family Bible George Jones 21. Just A Closer Walk With Thee Anita Bryant 22. Sweet Hour Of Prayer Jim Nabors 23. The Lords Prayer Mormon Tabernacle Choir 24. I Love To Tell The Story Pat Boone

        Jazz Music:

        1. Consensus
        2. Creole Blues
        3. Dance Date [Live]
        4. Early Session Hop
        5. Easy Tempo, Vol. 1: A Cinematic Easy Listening Experience
        6. Empathy [Import] [Original recording remastered]
        7. Forgotten Man
        8. From Manhattan to Staten
        9. Gladys/Move/Land of the Midnight Sun
        10. Hammond Connection

        Jazz Music

        jazz music