| 1. We Belong Together [Spanish Version] |
| 2. Nunca Te Olvides de Mi |
| 3. I Need a Girl - Fulanito, Nueva Era |
| 4. Volver Atras |
| 5. Round N Round |
| 6. Te Comparo |
| 7. Olvidame y Pega la Vuelta - Nueva Era, |
| 8. No Supistes Valorar |
| 9. I Look into Your Eyes |
| 10. We Belong Together [Spanglish Version] |
| 11. Eres Diferente |
Make Way,Nueva Era,Ole Music,Bachata,Latin,Latin Music,Latin Pop,Tropical
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The Apple Tree (1966 Original Broadway Cast)
Sheldon Harnick Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000027WD Release Date: 1992-11-24 |
Tracks:
- Eden Prelude
- Here In Eden
- Feelings
- Eve
- Friends
- The Apple Tree (Forbidden Fruit)
- Beautiful, Beautiful World
- It's A Fish
- Go To Sleep, Whatever You Are
- What Makes Me Love Him?/Eden Postlude
- The Lady Or The Tiger? Prelude/I'll Tell You a Truth/Make Way
- Forbidden Love (In Gaul)
- The Apple Tree (Reprise)
- I've Got What You Want
- Tiger, Tiger
- Make Way (Reprise)/Which Door/I'll Tell You a Truth (Reprise)
- Passionella Prelude
- Oh, To Be A Movie Star
- Gorgeous
- (Who, Who, Who, Who) Who Is She?
- I Know
- Wealth
- You Are Not Real
- Passionella Postlude/Finale
Customer Reviews:
Very good show which I hadn't heard of..........2007-05-13
THE APPLE TREE (1966 ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST).......2007-04-10
I still remember these songs after 40 years.......2006-11-05
Really 2.5.......2006-07-25
Boring material that you forget very easily.......2006-06-29
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God Will Make a Way: The Best of Don Moen
Don Moen Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000098ZRZ Release Date: 2003-05-13 |
Tracks:
- We Give You Glory
- Your Steadfast Love
- God Is Good All The Time
- God With Us Medley
- You Make Me Lie Down In Green Pastures
- I Offer My Life
- I Will Sing
- God Will Make A Way
- All We Like Sheep
- Heal Me O Lord
- I Am The God That Healeth Thee
- Give Thanks
- Here We Are
- I Want To Be Where You Are
- Let Your Glory Fall
- Hallelujah To The Lamb
- Shout To The Lord
- Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord
- Celebrate Jesus
Customer Reviews:
God Will Make a Way.......2007-05-07
Don Moen : Fine example of Praise Music.......2007-03-09
His music, and songs are moving, and grand. His voice is ample enough for the grandness of the music. Great cd Don!!!
Collection of SOME of his best.......2007-02-03
WONDERFUL!!!!!.......2006-02-28
Very best ever!!!.......2005-07-21
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Show Boat (1988 Studio Cast): Von Stade; Hubbard; Hadley; McGlinn
Frederica von Stade , Jerome Kern , Jerry Hadley , Bruce Hubbard , Teresa Stratas , David Garrison , Leslie Fyson , John McGlinn , and London Sinfonietta Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002SJL Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Overture
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene One - Cotton Blossom: Niggers all work on d Mississippi... (Stevedores, Gals, Queenie, Steve, Pete, 1st Mincing Miss, 2nd Mincing Miss, Beaux, Girls & Boys)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene One - Cotton Blossom: 'Andy!!!...' (Parthy, Windy, 1st Mincing Miss, 2nd Mincing Miss)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene One - Cap'n Andy's Ballyhoo: 'Here comes the Show Boat parade!...' (Boy, Girls, Boys, Andy, Parthy)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene One - Cap'n Andy's Ballyhoo: 'Hey Julie...' (Pete, Julie, Steve, Parthy, Andy, Ellie)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene One - Cap'n Andy's Ballyhoo: 'It's a man...' (Ellie, Ravenal, Vallon)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene One - Where's the Mate for Me?: Who cares if my boat goes upstream... (Ravenal, Magnolia)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene One - Make Believe: Only make believe I love you... (Ravenal, Magnolia, Vallon)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene One - Ol' Man River: 'Oh, Joe!...' (Magnolia, Joe, Men)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Two - Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man: 'What cher doin' all by yourself, Miss Nola?...' (Queenie, Magnolia, Julie, Joe, Servants)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Three - Life on the Wicked Stage: Why do stage struck maidens clamor... (Ellie, Girls)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Three - Till Good Luck Comes My Way: The man who ventures with chance... (Ravenal, Men)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': Mis'ry's comin' aroun'... (Queenie, Women, Joe Magnolia, Julie, Men, Solo Bass)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': 'Take her up, Rubberface!...' (Andy, Julie, Steve, Magnolia, Parthy, Ellie, Windy)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': 'Hello, Windy...' (Vallon, Andy, Magnolia, Steve, Julie, Windy, Ellie, Parthy)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': 'You needn't all look at us...' (Steve, Colored Chorus, Andy, Parthy, Magnolia, Ellie, Frank)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': 'Looks like a swell...' (Andy, Parthy, Frank, Ravenal, Julie, Magnolia, Steve, Joe)
Tracks:
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Five - I Would Like to Play a Lover's Part: Her face is fair to look upon... (Boys, Girls, Ellie, Frank)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Five - I Might Fall Back on You: Little girl, you are safe with me... (Frank, Ellie, Girls)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Five - Queenie's Ballyhoo: 'Is de theatre fillin' up, Cap'n Andy?...' (Queenie, Andy, Colored Chorus)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Six - Villain Dance
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Seven - You Are Love: 'That you, Nola?...' (Ravenal, Windy, Magnolia, Parthy)
- Show Boat: Act One, Scene Eight - Finale Act One: Oh tell me, did you ever!... (Firls, Boys, Chorus, Andy, Women, Men, Negro Women, Magnolia, Parthy, Vallon, Pete)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene One - At the Fair: When we tell them about it all... (All, 1st Barker, Boys, Girls, Chorus, 2nd Barker, Men, 3rd Barker)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene One - Why Do I Love You?: I'm walking on the air, dear... (Magnolia, Ravenal, Chorus, Andy)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene One - In Dahomey: Dyunga doe!... (Dahomey Villagers, White Chorus)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Three - Convent Scene: Alma Redmptoris Mater... (Nuns, Mother Superior, Ravenal, Kim)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Four: 'All right, Jake...' (Jim, Jake, Julie)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Four - Bill: I used to dream... (Julie)
- Show Boat: Magnolia's Audition - Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Reprise): Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly... (Magnolia)
- Show Boat: Magnolia's Audition - Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Reprise): 'Whaddaya say, boss?...' (Frank, Jim, Magnolia, Jake)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Six - Trocadero Opening Chorus: Let's make the new year... (Chorus)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Six - Apache Dance
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Six - Goodbye, My Lady Love: So you're going away... (Frank, Ellie)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Six - After the Ball: 'Ladies and Gentlemen...' (Jim, Drunk, Andy, Magnolia, A Man, All)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Seven - Ol' Man River (Reprise): Ol' Man River... (Joe)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Seven - Hey, Feller!: When you yen for a gent... (Queenie, Chorus)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Eight - You Are Love (Reprise): 'That you, Nola?...' (Ravenal)
Tracks:
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Nine: Cottom Blossom (Reprise): Cotton Blossom... (Chorus)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Nine - It's Getting Hotter in the North: Now up in the northern land... (Kim, Chorus)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Nine - It's Getting Hotter in the North: 'Say, Cap'n Andy...' (Frank, Ellie, Andy)
- Show Boat: Act Two, Scene Nine - Finale Ultimo: 'Hello, Gay...' (Andy, Hope, Ravenal, Girl, Man, Magnolia, Old Lady, Chorus)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Pantry Scene (Act One, Scene Two; deleted - 1927): 'What cher doin' all by yourself, Miss Nola?...' (Queenie, Magnolia, Julie, Joe, Servants)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Waterfront Saloon Scene (Act One, Scene Three; deleted - 1927): 'Number four, black!...' (Voice (off), Ravenal, Loungers, Gambler)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Yes, Ma'am (Act One, Scene Three; unused - 1927): Bet your hat... (Girls, Ellie)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Kim's Imitations (Why Do I Love You?): (Act Two, Scene Nine; Ziegfeld Production - 1927): Why do I love you?... (Kim, Chorus)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Dance Away the Night (Act Two, Scene Nine; London - 1928): Music in the air... (Kim, Girls, Boys)
- Show Boat: Appendix - A Pack of Cards (Act One, Scene Six?; unused - 1927): One night as I sat by my fireside so weary... (Magnolia)
- Show Boat: Appendix - The Creole Love Song (Act One, Scene Seven; unused - 1927): 'That you, Nola?...' (Ravenal, Windy, Magnolia)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Out There in an Orchard (Act Two, Scene Four; unused - 1927): There was a sun sinking slowly in the west... (Julie)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Gallivantin' Aroun' (Universal Film - 1936): Liza Matilda HIll... (Magnolia, Chorus)
- Show Boat: Appendix - I Have the Room Above Her (Universal Film - 1936): 'Seems to me I've seen that stocking someplace...' (Ravenal, Magnolia)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Ah Still Suits Me (Universal Film - 1936): 'Joe! Dere you go again!...' (Queenie, Joe)
- Show Boat: Appendix - Nobody Else But Me (Act Two, Scene Nine; 1946 Revival): I was a shy, demure type... (Kim, Chorus)
Amazon.com
John McGlinn's sprawling, monumental three-CD set is about all the Show Boat any listener could ever ask for. In an obvious labor of love, McGlinn reconstructs the show as it ran on opening night, November 15, 1927, including every song, the original orchestrations, and all underscored dialogue. The most significant restoration is the dark choral number "Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun'," as Show Boat's serious subject matter helped establish its place as the most important turning point in the history of American musical theater. McGlinn also adds an appendix that includes songs cut before opening night and every song subsequently written for the show's many productions, most notably the love duet "I Have the Room Above Her," written for the 1936 film. (The recording is also available in a one-disc reduction called the "Broadway Show Album.")Rest assured this 221-minute blockbuster is not just dry scholarship; it's also terrific listening, with McGlinn conducting a dynamic London Sinfonietta and a strong cast including Frederica von Stade as Magnolia, Jerry Hadley as Ravenal, Teresa Stratas as the tragic Julie, Bruce Hubbard as the worldly wise Joe, Karla Burns as Queenie, and David Garrison and Paige O'Hara as the comic couple Frank and Ellie. And of course the songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II are among the most glorious ever written: "Ol' Man River," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," "Make Believe," "Why Do I Love You," "Bill," "You Are Love," and "Life upon the Wicked Stage." Also included are exhaustive production notes, a history of the show, a detailed synopsis, and a libretto. John McGlinn's Show Boat is a staggering achievement and a recording for the ages. --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews:
An American Treasure.......2007-03-03
I defy anyone to come up with another Broadway production that has three songs in a row better than Make Believe, Ol' Man River and Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (West Side Story's Maria, America and Tonight are the best three in a row of a movie musical) and it's a shame that no movie version of Showboat can compare to this version. The first act is full of songs that are as good as any ever sung on a stage and I can't think of another production with a first act that compete against the big 3 plus Cotton Blossom, Where's The Mate For Me, Life On The Wicked Stage, Till Good Luck Comes My Way, Misry's Comin' Aroun', You are Love, Act One finale and Why Do I Love You?. You just don't want to have the music stop.
If you don't like opera you won't like this version. Sung the way Kern and Hammerstein wrote them, you can't help but feel the operatic nature of these songs. Tough noogies because Showboat is above all an opera disguised as a Broadway play and no sweetening should be allowed.
The four leads are all superb, Frederica von Stade as Nola especially. The booklet contains the complete libretto and allows a different way to appreciate the music.
If you buy just one version of Showboat you need this one. If you have other versions of Showboat you need this one. As a matter of fact, anyone with ears to hear needs this version. A true American treasure.
DON'T DESPAIR. IT'S BEEN REISSUED!!!!!.......2006-11-16
Thank you, EMI.
I would hope other labels would follow suit and remaster and reissue other examples of classic American musical theater. It would be a pity if our children, grandchildren, and future generations were unable to savor "110 in the Shade" or "Little Mary Sunshine" or . . . . . . . . . (fill in the blanks.)
An American tragedy...........2006-02-06
Gorgeous!.......2005-08-26
M. J. Conrades
Defective disc........2005-08-15
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The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living
The Streets Manufacturer: Vice/Atlantic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000EQ46KA Release Date: 2006-04-25 |
Tracks:
- Pranging Out
- War Of The Sexes
- The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living
- All Goes Out The Window
- Memento Mori
- Can't Con An Honest John
- When You Wasn't Famous
- Never Went To Church
- Hotel Expressionism
- Two Nations
- Fake Streets Hats
Amazon.com
On the Streets' third album, the conceit is that Mike Skinner's now a famous guy (and he indeed is in the UK--as he puts it, "I've sold 3 million and you've never heard of me"). So, instead of dissecting the stereotypes and prejudices of an average Joe, Skinner turns his keen eye for detail on himself, to his new life of easy drugs and easier girls, of trashing hotel rooms, and being bummed out when your record label does promotional stuff without telling you about it first. Sonically it's more polished and a tad faster, though the music's still stripped-down and tough, propelled by loud synth lines and minimal drums. Skinner's flow remains original and wonderfully sing-songy. And while it's cool to see him actually write about his current life instead of pretending he's still "street," the subject matter's a touch too similar to an anorexic debutante's diary entry to make for very compelling hip-hop. When he asks "How the hell am I supposed to be able to do a line in front of complete strangers/When I know they've all got camera[phone]s?," it's definitely tough to care too much, no matter how fun the music is. --Mike McGonigalAlbum Description
The new Streets album The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living, out April 25th, is a completely autobiographical record that covers everything that has happened to Mike over the past few years since he's become a well known figure in the UK. There's love, loss, scandal, violence, sex, drugs and a whole load of bad behavior and regret. This true story begins with the first single, "When You Wasn't Famous."Customer Reviews:
Jammin.......2007-04-05
As VIBE Magazine said, "Not on THESE streets".......2006-11-10
But even though the production is on point, the songs as a whole aren't that accessible. And I'm not saying that because Mike's thick accent can make things incomprehensible to the average listener (although there's some truth to that; "War of the Sexes", anyone?); it's that most of the time I really don't understand what in the world he's talking about, which is especially the case with the album's opener, "Prangin Out".
The few times where I COULD figure out what was going on, I wasn't too impressed. "Fake Streets Hats" has Mike complaining about supposedly pirated Streets merchandise (I say "supposedly" because it turns out that Mike's label distributed the hats), and "When You Wasn't Famous" is a been-there-done-that comparison of his private and public life. Speaking of that song, when Mike and friends try to sing the chorus sometimes, it's pretty nerve-racking (see "Two Nations").
I really think Mike could have done a better job than this; it almost feels like he just wanted to put SOMEthing out because now that Lady Sovereign is getting some mainstream love, he's like, "Hey, remember ME?" Let's hope he perfects his craft; maybe then it won't be so hard to make an easy living.
Anthony Rupert
...dissapointed.......2006-10-21
Guys talking over a beat, great!.......2006-08-13
All right.......2006-06-11
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Show Boat (1988 Studio Cast Highlights)
Jerome Kern , Jerry Hadley , Bruce Hubbard , Teresa Stratas , David Garrison , Frederica von Stade , John McGlinn , and London Sinfonietta Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002RR9 Release Date: 1990-05-08 |
Tracks:
- Show Boat: Overture
- Show Boat: Cotton Blossom
- Show Boat: Where's The Mate For Me?/Make Believe
- Show Boat: Ol' Man River
- Show Boat: Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
- Show Boat: Life On The Wicked Stage
- Show Boat: Till Good Luck Comes My Way
- Show Boat: I Might Fall Back On You
- Show Boat: Queenie's Ballyhoo
- Show Boat: You Are Love
- Show Boat: Finale Act One
- Show Boat: At The Fair
- Show Boat: Why Do I Love You?
- Show Boat: Bill
- Show Boat: Goodbye, My Lady Love
- Show Boat: After The Ball
- Show Boat: Hey, Feller!
- Show Boat: Finale Ultimo
Amazon.com
This one-disc reduction of John McGlinn's monumental three-CD version of Show Boat provides 75 minutes of highlights in a package dubbed the "Broadway Show Album." McGlinn reconstructs the show as it ran on opening night, November 15, 1927, including the original orchestrations, and conducts a dynamic London Sinfonietta and a strong cast including Frederica von Stade as Magnolia, Jerry Hadley as Ravenal, Teresa Stratas as the tragic Julie, Bruce Hubbard as the worldly-wise Joe, Karla Burns as Queenie, and David Garrison and Paige O'Hara as the comic couple Frank and Ellie. And of course the songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II are among the most glorious ever written: "Ol' Man River," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," "Make Believe," "Why Do I Love You," "Bill," "You Are Love," and "Life upon the Wicked Stage." John McGlinn's full version is a staggering achievement and a recording for the ages, but this single disc is also splendid listening. --David HoriuchiCustomer Reviews:
Fabulous.......2002-10-03
Since Show Boat does not have an official original cast album, I suppose that this one suffices quite well. All original orchestrations are used here and the music is as it was on opening night in 1927. This is the most complete version available (whether you go with the full set or just this disc). The 1946 revival cast album is the oldest 'complete' album and is nice when paired with this disc to give one a sense of how Show Boat sounded in the early days.
I really didn't care much for this CD at first, but after listening to it a couple more times, I like it better and better each time. McGlinn certainly did right by this one! I'm not too familiar with most of the cast (save for Frederica Von Stade and Paige O'Hara), but they're all great. You'd think that this is a recording of a live performance, not just a studio album. Fantastic singing is had thoughout. McGlinn also did a great job with Brigadoon 3 years later, and did he not have a similar effort with Annie Get Your Gun as well?
I still think that the MGM movie version and its soundtrack album are the best but this rendition is definately not bad! Highly recommended. But if you can, pick up a copy of the movie soundtrack or of the 1946 revival album for comparison.
Dream Come True.......2002-08-22
IT DESERVES 6 STARS.......2001-06-29
Show Boat.......2000-09-10
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The Rocky Horror Show (2000 Broadway Revival Cast)
Alice Ripley , Tom Hewitt , Raul Esparza , Sebastian Lacause , Jarrod Emick , Lea Delaria , Daphne Rubin-Vega , and Richard O'Brien Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005B605 Release Date: 2001-05-15 |
Tracks:
- Overture
- Science Fiction Double Feature
- Damn It, Janet
- Over At The Frankenstein Place
- Time Warp
- Sweet Transvestite
- The Sword Of Damocles
- I Can Make You A Man
- Hot Patootie
- I Can Make You A Man (reprise)
- Touch-A-Touch-A-Touch Me
- Once In A While
- Eddie's Teddy
- Planet Schmanet-Wise Up Janet Weiss
- Floor Show/Rose Tint My World
- I'm Going Home
- Spaceship
- Super Heroes
- Science Fiction Double Feature (reprise)
- Time Warp (reprise)
Amazon.com's Best of 2001
The movie version of The Rocky Horror Show has turned into such an enduring cult success that it has pretty much obliterated the fact that it all started with a stage show. And now Richard O'Brien's musical is back on stage, where some say it truly belongs (it was nominated for the category Best Revival of a Musical in the 2001 Tony Awards). With a great cast that includes Dick Cavett, Alice Ripley (Janet), Tom Hewitt (Frank 'N' Furter), and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Magenta), the revival fires on all cylinders. Note that while Joan Jett was in the cast as Columbia, she's not on the CD (Kristen Lee Kelly is). But Lea DeLaria, last seen stealing the show in On the Town, more than compensates by playing both Eddie (Meat Loaf in the movie!) and Dr. Scott--and doing great by both. As a bonus, the song "Once in a While" is back after being cut from the movie. Bursting with energy, this recording brings the rock back in Rocky. --Elisabeth VincentelliCustomer Reviews:
One of my favorite cast recordings.......2007-01-17
Thougt You Were The Candyman Didn't ya freggy!.......2006-06-22
The Rockiest Recording to Date.......2006-06-07
Good recording, bad show........2006-03-10
That said, this is a VERY good recording of what's there. Tom Hewitt does as good a job as anyone trying to fill Tim Curry's sequined heels, and brings some nice twists to the table instead of going the Curry-imitation route. Raul Esparza as Riff-Raff is electric - his rendition of "Time Warp" is unlike anything else you're likely to hear on a cast recording. He blasts it right into outer space, screaming like the world's going to end. Daphne Rubin-Vega is plenty of fun as Columbia, giving a nicely sinuous and raw-edged sexiness to the role. The orchestra gives their all to the new arrangements, and they sound crystal clear.
It's definitely the best recording of the show available, even sans Tim Curry.
Oh Daphne!.......2005-12-29
That's All...
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Nine (1982 Original Broadway Cast)
Maury Yeston , Raul Julia , and Karen Akers Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000996FQ Release Date: 2003-05-13 |
Tracks:
- Overture D'elle Donne/Spa Music/Not Since Chaplin
- Guido's Song
- The German's At The Spa
- My Husband Makes Movies
- A Call From The Vatican
- Movie Themes
- Only With You
- Folies Bergeres
- Nine
- Ti Voglio Bene (Be Italian)
- The Bells Of St. Sebastian
Tracks:
- A Man Like You/Unusual Way/Duet
- The Grand Canal
- Simple
- Be On Your Own
- Not Since Chaplin (Reprise)/I Can't Make This Movie
- Waltz From 'Nine'
- Getting Tall
- Nine/Long Ago (Reprise)
- The Germans At The Spa - Maury Yeston
- Unusual Way - Maury Yeston
- The Grand Canal - Maury Yeston
Customer Reviews:
Viva Raul!!!!.......2007-02-15
9.......2006-09-23
This led to moments of awe-inspiring highs surrounded by moments of boredom.
The first high comes about 15 minutes into the show by the entrance of flame-haired Anita Morris. Dressed head to toe in a lacy,skin-tight,see-through outfit that doesn't even try to hide her ample attributes-and she is making a phone call to her lover draped over a white tiled cube(bed) and she slithers, slides, stretches in positions not humanly possible, purring seductively to her boyfriend and having a real good time with herself in what is possibly the hottest and most erotic moment
I have ever witnessed on a Broadway stage and threatened to blister and melt the very tile she played on. Ironically the number was "A Call From the Vatican".
Another high moment came with Liliane Montevecchi as Guidos'(Julia) producer who bemoans the gloom of modern cinema and longs for the days of song, dance and color,,"Folies Bergere"
A pivotal moment in Guidos' life is when at the age of 9,he and a couple of his classmates visit a notorious whore who teaches the young boys how to "Be Italian" This incident so shames Guidos' mother she sends him away to a draconian Catholic school run by cruel nuns who happily beat the devil out of their students. This leads to the beautiful Gregorian Chant-like "The Bells of St Sebastian".
Guido begins his new film of Casanova "The Grand Canal" which is a 15 minute mini-opera.
I have to mention Karen Akers who plays Guidos' wife and I adore her voice which to me sounds like a mix of honey and melted caramels-just listen to her long ago section of "My Husband Makes Movies" and "Be On Your Own".
Raul Julia also has effective numbers "Guidos Song" "Only With You" and he sings the afore-mentioned spine-shivery "Bell of St Sebastian" and he duets with his 9-year old self on the finale "Nine" which ends the show on an effectivly quiet moment.
There are other fine moments to be found "Unusual Way" with Shelly Burch comes to mind.
This CD is a wonderful reminder of just how great a Broadway musical can be and although I enjoyed the entire show warts and all, I only wish the show had been more accessable to a wider audience so everyone could have witnessed the brilliance I had.
"Nine" is spectacular!.......2006-07-24
Mr. Yeston has supplied as score that is filled with memorable songs that are tuneful and musically interesting. His lyrics are witty and original. Every song is outstanding. I must single out Ms. Akers' wonderful torch songs, "My Husband Makes Movies" and "Be On Your Own" as being the bests of the score. Ms. Akers performs them so well, which makes them even more enjoyable. I also cannot forget the exceptional "Folies Bergeres" sequence featuing Ms. Montevecchi in her element.
However, Mr. Julia and the other cast memembers give absolutely wonderful performances as well.
This is a nearly complete recording at something like 70 minutes. ("Nine" is not two and a half hours long for those of you who began to question the above statement.) As a bonus, it features Mr. Yeston performing some of his great songs.
...Their sound can last a hundred years..........2006-04-22
This is must in great part be attributed to the performances. The cast of 'Nine' is superb and deserves to be remembered as it is. As Guido Contini, Raul Julia gives a performance which perfectly captures the internal struggles and outward charm of this character. While his singing does not match up to his acting,(his voice is rather grating, and occasionally he does things to the high notes that I would prefer not to discuss) he makes an admirable effort in each song and succeeds in most. He nails 'Guido's Song' in which the character's state of mind is so brilliantly outlined and has just the right bravado for 'The Grand Canal.'Nobody, even the worst singer in the world, could ruin the sweetly simple and utterly lovely 'Only With You', though I do not feel that he does justice to 'The Bells of St Sebastian' which is one of my favorite songs; I find the mix of styles and rythms incredably stirring.
It is the women who surround Julia who are responsible for the life and the fantasy that is so palpable on this recording. The women's overture is one of those inspired strokes of genius which serve to bring an entirely new sound to Broadway. As a whole they provide excellent support in 'The Grand Canal' and in the rollicking 'The Germans at the Spa' which is hysterical but also performs the task for which it was written, namely to create atmosphere, much better than many similar songs in other shows. Camille Saviola provides excellent vocals as mama Maddelena. As Yeston comments in the liner notes, hers is only one of many standout performances. This musical is wonderful in its ability to make stars of each of its soloists, each is brilliantly showcased in the respective song/s. Karen Akers(Luisa) may not have the strongest voice, but as another reviewer commented she has a worldly weariness which perfectly suits her character. Her two songs 'My Husband makes Movies'and 'Be on Your Own' are two of the most moving moments in 'Nine', the former raises so many questions about life and love while the latter is almost heartbreaking in its desparation..."go off and live your petty fictions full of blatant contradictions you can't see..." Anita Morris(Carla) does not have what could be described as an attractive voice, but she has just the right brash, steamy powerful belt for 'A Call from the Vatican'. Taina Elg(Guido's mother) and Shelly Burch(Claudia) both provide sweetly pretty renditions of 'Nine' and 'Unusual Way' respectively while Kathi Moss' voice soars in the wonderfully exciting 'Be Italian'. One of the weaker moments is the unconvincing 'Getting Tall'; Cameron Johann does not have the ability or is simply too young to save this song. But all this would still not be worthy of five stars, it is the true showstopper, the glorious 'Follies Bergeres', which catapults this show to the hights of my regard. Brilliantly concieved, it is brilliantly executed here by Julia and Stephanie Cotsirilos but particularly by the extraordinary Liliane Montevecchi. Never was there a performance which was more worthy of a Tony. She soars through this song both as an actress and a singer...and almost evokes Edith Piaf in some of those dizzying climaxes...I could go on raving for some time longer but this review has already become ridiculously long. The one true downside of this recording are Yeston's demo recordings of some of the songs which are quite simply ghastly. Talk about composers butchering their own material! In spite of this I heartily reccomend that any fan of musicals add this to their collection, would I really write such a long, pompous review if I didnt feel it was worth it?
Best Musical - 1982.......2005-06-29
While arguments can be made about whether this original or the 2003 revival are better, I slightly prefer the revival, only because the orchestrations sound richer. The casts of both are terrific!
Best tracks include:
My Husband Makes Movies
A Call From The Vatican
Only With You
Folies Bergeres
The Bells Of St. Sebastian
Unusual Way
Simple
Be On Your Own
I Can't Make This Movie
Both versions are worthy purchases, but if you have to pick one, pick the revival (single disc, synopsis, lyrics).
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Make Love The Bruce Campbell Way
Bruce Campbell Manufacturer: Rykodisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009KQP3C Release Date: 2005-09-27 |
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Album Description
Bruce is on a 30+ city book tour and will be making appearances at conventions and film-festivals throughout the fall! Utilizing a special script of the book created specifically for this recording, accompanied by other actors and sound effects, Bruce brings the book to life in a new and totally unique experience on this six CD `audio film'!Customer Reviews:
Wonderful.......2007-02-16
Hey Bruce...Let's Make Love!!.......2007-01-04
The True Blue B.......2007-01-04
I suggest this to the utmost!
Groovy Audio Book.......2006-08-11
Bruce Campbell is awesome.......2006-03-10
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Make Way/Goin' Places
The Kingston Trio Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005MHVE Release Date: 2002-01-08 |
Tracks:
- En El Aqua
- Come All You Fair And Tender Ladies
- The Jug Of Punch
- Bonny Hielan' Laddie
- Utawena
- Hard Travelin'
- Hangman
- Speckled Roan
- The River Is Wide
- Oh, Yes, Oh!
- Blow The Candle Out
- Blue Eyed Gal
- You're Gonna Miss Me (Frankie & Johnny)
- Pastures Of Plenty
- Coast Of California
- It Was A Very Good Year
- Guardo El Lobo
- Razors In The Air
- Billy Goat Hill
- This Land Is Your Land
- Run, Molly, Run
- Senora
- Lemon Tree
- You Don't Knock
- The Golden Spike
- Don't You Weep, Mary
- The Wines Of Madeira
Product Description
1. En El Agua
2. Come All You Fair And Tender Ladies
3. Jug Of Punch
4. Bonny Hielan' Laddie
5. Utawena
6. Hard Travelin'
7. Hangman
8. Speckled Roan
9. River Is Wide, The
10. Oh, Yes, Oh!
11. Blow The Candle Out
12. Blue Eyed Gal
13. You're Gonna Miss Me (Frankie And Johnny)
14. Pastures Of Plenty
15. Coast Of California
16. It Was A Very Good Year
17. Guardo El Lobo
18. Razors In The Air
19. Billy Goat Hill
20. This Land Is Your Land
21. Run Molly Run
22. Senora
23. Lemon Tree
24. You Don't Knock
25. Golden Spike, The
26. Don't You Weep, Mary
27. Wines Of Madiera, The
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
Great stuff from the Kingston Trio!.......2005-11-16
This is Serious!.......2005-09-20
The pre-Beatle early 1960s were best defined by the wonderful protest songs; songs of social injustices and the issues that resound to this day. The Kingston Trio, in addition to being just a damn good folk trio also had a wonderful sense of humor, as evidenced in the song, "M.T.A." The songs play the emotional range, from the very sad "500 Miles" (might make you cry), "Reuben James," "Scarlet Ribbons" and "Lemon Tree," which helped make them household names to the very cheery "Greenback Dollar" and "M.T.A." as well as many of the songs on this collection.
If you think these folk masterpieces sounded good on vinyl (and they DO), just listen to how clear, crisp and sharp they sound on CD! You are in for a listening treat. I'll pray for something like this to come along again - as for folk, it is deeply intwined in our consciousnesses; our history and our lives. Folk, which is a musical version of story telling is an excellent unifier - it brings people together. From its early days during the Depression where union workers sang of their rights to the 1960s demonstrations to the world we have today, folk has been a multicolored common thread that has kept the world listening.
Fell out of my seat!.......2004-07-02
I was so enrapt with this C.D. that I invited my friends over to share a can of Pringles and played this C.D. while we sat around (one of my friends, David, jokingly suggested that I turn up the music so he wouldn't have to hear my voice!). Honestly, folks, the first time I popped this C.D. into my Sony C.D. Player I was so excited I fell out of my chair and landed smack dab on my cat (I make sure to lay down on the couch when I listen to it-sorry Whiskers!).
Make Way for Kingston Trio Goin' Places.......2002-12-05
"Goin' Places" has several of their best: "Coast of California" and "It Was A Very Good Year" (long before Sinatra) are both superb.
If you are a KT fan, this is a good buy. If not see some of the other collections.
Superb trip down memory lane.......2002-07-29
There are those who say that old vinyl records sound better than CDs, but I for one just can't see where they are coming from. I had heard these albums on their old vinyl versions, but hearing the songs anew on this CD unlocked a new clarity and richness to these performances for me. The vinyl-purist attitude must be at best for a few sticklers for the old records in perfect condition and only the best of equipment for playing them. But for the rest of us even the most modest of CD players can give to musical treasures like these a sound quality exceeding anything we've likely ever heard from vinyl. That makes it a real breakthrough to now have these performances available on CD.
This disc is a window into some of the unique music of the last days of a more innocent era of the early 1960s, before the turbulence of the later 1960s would mean that nothing, including our music, would ever quite be the same again.
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Make Way for the Motherlode
Yo-Yo Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000008MJJ Release Date: 1991-03-19 |
Customer Reviews:
FOR ME, IT IS WONDERFUL NOSTALGA.......2007-02-14
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