Days May Come & Days May Go [Import]

Track Listings

1. Owed To G (Instrumental)

2. If You Love Me Woman (Jam)

3. The Orange Juice Song

4. I Got Nothing For You (Jam)

5. Statesboro Blues

6. Dance To The Rock & Roll (Jam)

7. Drifter (Rehearsal Sequence)

8. Drifter (Version 1)

9. The Last Of The Long Jams (Jams)

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Subtitled - The California Rehearsals. Japanese release contains rare material recorded in Hollywood in June, 1975. Packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. 9 tracks including several jams. Vap. 2003.

Tracks:

Opening Solo Violin
Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
Hard Times Come Again No More
The Voice Of Bygone Days
Foster Favorites Medley (Ring, Ring The Banjo (1851) Oh! Susanna (1848) Camptown Races (1850)
Open Thy Lattice, Love (1844)
Beautiful Dreamer (1864)
That's What's The Matter
Old Home Medley (Old Folks at Home (1851) My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night (1853)
Molly! Do You Love Me? (1850)
Sweetly She Sleeps, My Alice Fair (1851)
Comrades, Fill No Glass For Me (1855)
Dancing On The River (Nelly Bly (1850) The Glendy Burk (1860) Angelina Baker (1850)
My Wife Is A Most Knowing Woman (1863)
Gentle Annie (1856)
Linger In Blissful Repose (1858)
Ah! May The Red Rose Live Alway (1850)

Customer Reviews:

It's Dreamy.......2007-01-10

This is a very wonderful recording of Stephen Foster by a master singer.
Foster's songs are of a more innocent and naive time in the American psyche, a time that it would not hurt us to remember, given the wretched brutality of American culture today (something you'll appreciate after listening to this recording).

The songs are beautifully sung by Mr. Hamspon, and the musical accompaniment with piano, mandolin, tuba, banjo, etc. seems a perfect setting for this period music. I enjoyed the musical interludes of Foster songs (not sung by Mr. Hampson), such as "Oh, Suzanna", "My Old Kentucky Home", and "Camptown Races." They are foot-stompin' and finger-snappin' good in a non-syncopated way.

Mr. Hampson's voice is so beautiful, and he has done such a wonderful job with these song's you'll just have to hear it, and when you do, tell me that you're not dreaming.

I remember reading a quote by John Phillip Sousa that decried the use of syncopation in American popular music. I never understood it until listening to this recording. The richness and intensity of American popular music (as experienced in the work of Stephen Foster) has been lost.
Everything has to be so cool today, thanks to syncopation, and "cool" really means no emotion.

If emotion is what you want, emotion is what you'll get with Stephen Foster's songs. It was a time when the death of loved ones (especially those who died in their youth) was experienced more often (see "I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair" and "Gentle Annie"). And we were not protected from the vicissitudes of fate by myriad government programs, modern medicine and universal prosperity (see "Hard Times").
Husbands and wives had their differences then, as today, (see the amusing song "My Wife is a Most Knowin' Woman") The passion of the Civil War (Foster was a Unionist),is reflected in a wonderful, fun song, "That's What's the Matter."

If you love good music, and you have heart which can be stirred, and you love your country, this is for you.

I love this recording. It has opened up the door to my "beautiful dreams," dreams of bygone days, lost love, and whatever else we pine for.

I wanted to buy several copies for my friends, but somehow I felt that the impact of this recording was so personal, that it could not be shared with others. Not that they couldn't enjoy it, but that I could not begin to share the intense emotion and reverie stirred in my heart by these beautiful songs.

My Favorite Composer of all time.......2006-08-20

Growing up playing his stuff on piano, I love the instrumentality of this CD..the violins give off that wail that he speaks of..I am not sure what it is about Stephen Foster but these verses..grab me like no other..there is so much sensitivity to it..

I dream of Jeannie with the light brown hair
Born like a vapor on the summer air
I see her tripping where the bright streams play
Happy as the daisies that dance on her way
Many were the wild notes her merry voice would pour

but the violins in this CD make this CD the best out there..
FYI should you be into astrology Stephen Foster is definition of Cancer...Sun and Moon conjunct in Cancer with mars in Scorpio..i love his lyrics..almost to the point of obsession..

An American classic from Hampson that brings smiles and tears.......2006-07-17

Stephen Foster was the greatest American composer of sentimental parlor ballads--he so perfectly imitated folk songs that his music wound up turning into them. In an age of home music-making and later of families sitting around the radio, Foster's songs were a staple, often performed by crossover artists from opera like Lawrence Tibbett. Those were plump, ripe styles of singing, highly flavored by church hymns.

In this 1992 collection of 17 Foster favorites, plus a few rareties, Hampson drops the platform manner and goes straight for heartfelt sincerity. His tone is plain yet sweet, his expression intimate. He is accompanied by instruments redolent of the Victorian drawing room (guitar, fiddle, upright piano), and the mood they create brings tears and smiles of remembrance. This music is embedded in America's genes, and it's wonderful to realize that every note is still alive and throbbing with feeling.

OMG!!! More than 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 stars, one of the best album in the world!!!.......2005-11-25

Simply one word, WOW!!!
Thomas Hampson's voice is simply fantasic. His voice is very different from regular operatic baritone voice, very sweet, and rich. I really cant believe an operatic baritone can sing folk song like THIS good, in my opinion he sounds even better than his opera works in this album. His voice and the background music matches perfectly, the outcome would move u to tears, and u can feel the origin of MUSIC. This album really shows what the word MUSIC means, and the songs simply just ALL beautiful. I like his "beautiful dreamer", "my life is well knowing woman", and "jeanie with the light brown hair" the most. When I listen the songs I would just imagine that I am in the world of past USA, and I can feel the life of the ppl in the past USA~ just like watching an old classic movie, it would touch ur heart and fall in love with this album.

It's simply lovely.......2004-12-14

I didn't know Stephen Foster (I thought): wrong: Oh Susanna, etc, I knew, but had no idea who the composer was.

This CD is a revelation. The melodies are so beautiful, as are the poems, and Thomas Hampson just brings them to life as wonderfully as ever. I especially love "Beautiful Dreamer" - it gives me butterflies - and "My wife is a most knowing woman" - the way he makes the voices and the indignation is just brilliant. If one needed reminding what a brilliant singer Mr Hampson is - this disk does it.

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The Better of the two
Not as good as version 1 in this series
Same as 'Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800'

Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2

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Release Date: 2002-04-09

Customer Reviews:

The Better of the two.......2006-06-03

I have both disc in the series. I liked the music on this disc much more than the first. The selections seem more focused and the sounds are much clearer. Also, the particular pieces fit better together. I love the sound of this group and hope they make more in the future.

Not as good as version 1 in this series.......2004-09-03

This is by the same group who did the wonderful & engaging Early American Choral Music 1. Somehow this CD did not live up to its predecessor in some ways. The performance is still top notch, but somehow the CD as a whole isn't quite as engaging to listen to as the first. Perhaps version 2's strength is also its weakness. Its diversity of composers allows you to pear past the shadow of William Billings and sample other notable early American hymn writers. That exposure is valuable & appreciated. I just couldn't get into it as much.

A final note: many of the texts are beautiful (and available from the publisher's web site). However, I would criticize "Who is this that cometh from Edom?" as dwelling just a bit too much on the Jews' rejection of Jesus. Among other reasons & issues, Christianity says that we are all sinners & there is no cause to single a particular group out negatively.

Same as 'Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800'.......2004-02-21

Please note this CD is a duplicate of His Majestie's Clerkes's "Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800" -- identical contents but a different name and cover. I ordered both and was irritated to discover this. This CD is cheaper, so I recommend this one. It is a lovely choral work from a little-known period of sacred music.

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Selections from the Greatest Voice of the Last Hundred Years
A Must Have
The Mario Lanza Collection
The MARIO LANZA Collection
WONDERFUL!!!!!

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Tracks:

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Because You're Mine
The Song Angels Sing
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Serenade
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La Donna E Mobile
Because
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Golden Days
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Tracks:

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Temptation
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Lady of Spain
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Lee-Ah-Loo
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Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

Selections from the Greatest Voice of the Last Hundred Years.......2007-03-13

Mario Lanza was, arguably, the greatest tenor and greatest singer of this and the last century. It is difficult to appreciate him without listening to a variety of selections. This collection has some of his best recordings and exhibits the versatility and variety that he possessed that permitted him to "crossover" from opera to popular music with a ease.

I recommend this for those who already know Lanza to some extent but want to go into more depth and understand his marvelous skills.

A Must Have .......2006-12-12

I had forgotten what a beautiful voice Mario Lanza had. This collection contains opera and pop selections that exhibit the power yet sweetness of his voice. Fortunately, we have his CD's and videos so we can remember and listen to his gorgeous, vibrant voice and personality. I highly recommend this collection along with his wonderful movies, especially The Great Caruso.

The Mario Lanza Collection.......2006-11-10

I had forgotten just how beautiful a voice from the past was. It is a wonderful collection

The MARIO LANZA Collection.......2006-08-19

extract from most important LPs. Brilliant sound quality from RCA. Also included are soundtrack recordings from some of his movies. The are several reissues from Mario Lanza but this one is a collection you should have.

WONDERFUL!!!!!.......2005-10-19

The Mario Lanza Collection is a three CD set and it has 61 songs and they all sound great. The mastering on this set is excellent and the song choice is very very good. It would have been perfect if they added a forth CD with more Arias, Italian songs and Sacred Arias. BUT still this set is a great introduction to Lanza. Lanza's voice was powerful and beautiful; if you are a fan of great singing, you will love Lanza. Highlights on this CD set are; Be my Love, Because your Mine, Serenade, With a Song in My Heart, Temptation, The Lord's Prayer, Ciribirbin, O Solo Mio, Ariverducci Roma, and on and on. They are many many great songs on this set, and I highly recommend it.

Days May Come and Days May Go: The 1975 California Rehearsals

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Mono recording - but better than half of DPs official releases
the most relevent of discoveries
don't be fool!
oh I love Tommy Bolin really!
A Must Have for Bolin Fans

Days May Come and Days May Go: The 1975 California Rehearsals
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Release Date: 2005-03-21

Tracks:

Owed To "G"
If You Love Me Woman
The Orange Juice Song
I Got Nothing For You
Statesboro Blues
Dance To The Rock & Roll
Drifter (Rehearsal Sequence)
Drifter (Version 1)
The Last Of The Long Jams

Album Description

Subtitled 'California Rehearsals', features unreleased studio rehearsals, versions of album tracks & long jams. Includes 20 page booklet with rare pictures. 9 tracks including 'Owed To 'G'' (Instrumental), 'If You Love Me Woman' (Jam) & 'The Orange Juice Song'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Out Now! Previously Unreleased 1975 California Studio Rehearsals, from Tommy Bolin's First Weeks with the Band. Includes Early Versions of Songs Later to Appear on 'Come Taste the Band', as Well as Long Jams. Includes 16-Page Book with Rare Pix.

Customer Reviews:

Mono recording - but better than half of DPs official releases.......2007-02-01

This album was really a pleasant surprise, and has far exceeded any expectations I'd had. It had all the hallmarks of a 'scraping-the-bottom-of-the-barrel' release, but rest-assured this CD is a safe buy that will be played many times by most fans of quality rock. Deep Purple Mk II fans can be assured that there is no ear-grating screaming or yelling of juvenile rock cliches, which ruin so many DP III and IV live performances, this being recorded live in studio. On the other hand, people wanting to get an idea of Tommy Bolin's genius can get a better idea of this than on, dare I say, even his own two solo albums, good as they are. The sound quality is amazingly good too, considering the recording technology and circumstances of the tape's survival. What this CD reveals is that being forced to play DP songs live destroyed the band. They sounded best jamming on their own compositions, not covering earlier incarnations of the band, which stifled Bolin's playing. It would have been a much better idea to have given up the name Deep Purple for a possible later date and given the band a completely different name. Then they could have played they own material, and would have been guaranteed a lot of record and concert ticket sales anyway, as most rock fans would have known who they were. Or perhaps that should have been done after Ian Gillan left? Whatever, Deep Purple Mk IV was a great band which I don't really think of as Deep Purple but appreciate as a good rock band, and better than Mark III, that unlikely compromise between classical and funk. This album might just be the finest legacy of the ill-fated band. Not listed on the CD cover but track 10 on the CD is a light-hearted version of 'I Got You Babe', which breaks down after a verse when the CD ends. I have been tempted to buy the CD '1420 Beachwood Drive', which has another 30mins or so of these sessions, but at over $22 the album's minute/dollar ratio remains unfavourable.

the most relevent of discoveries.......2005-11-14

This is MK IV as they should have been represented years ago: Bolin playing beautifully, and the rest of the band digging it. It is not a state of the art recording, a fact that works in its favour because it gives the listening experience a unique atmosphere. Sweaty, smokey and UP without the polish (that kinda atmosphere).

It's a shame that there isn't more of it, like much more of it. We will never hear the band jamming to a newly written 'Gettin' Tighter' or 'You Keep On Moving'; but what we have here is both a fantastic insight and an incredible recording.

Personally I always consider the MK IV line up as the Deep Purple incarnation with the potential to be the most musically significant today. The fusion of rock with funk is very common now, and the widespread love of herbal lifestyles should make the colours that Tommy Bolin brought to Deep Purple very appealing. Bolin played with an energy that would have been perfectly fused with this band were it not for his escalating drug problems. Although Purple lossed Blackmore's love of exotic scales when he quit the band, Bolin raises the pentatonic stakes drastically (his blues playing is awesome -- taking in scales from the Mississippi Delta right through to Texas).

The band hit astonishing peaks during these improvisations. Coverdale Ad-Libs the line "If you feel like you're drifting on air, don't let your friends stop you thinking you're there." The overall standard of the jams is on a par live recordings of The Who, Zeppelin and the Stones during the golden.

Basically, if you like to hear an exceptionally talented band jam like crazy for an hour or so, you will love this album. Some trip, believe me.

don't be fool!.......2003-11-12

don't be foolish to switch this cd to another!

this one is a rare MK IV with Bolin on guitar at that time. After Blackmore left the band, everything has changed but the band still played brilliantly! And The whole set are certainly a good songset not a jamset!

oh I love Tommy Bolin really!.......2002-11-06

Folks!
I'd grown up with the music, deep purple has composed in the middle of 70's. This rehearsal recordings was taped in june 1975 by the engineer Robert Simon. At that time DP was searcing for the new guitar man, after the legendary Ritchie Blackmore left in that same year. The search on Tommy Bolin's name was on. The materials of Deep purple MK IV rehearsal on that day were absolutely rarities, because they have never sung the numbers such as statesborough blues, Last of the long jam, drifter on stage. Tommy Bolin was ahero in this album, his guitar playing is absolutely grander than grander.
Finally in 2000, Robert Simon gave the original tape to the DPAS chief Simon Robinson in the UK.
PS: A must for all deep purple fans & lovers.

A Must Have for Bolin Fans.......2001-09-18

This is a must-have CD for Bolin fans. He plays with the authority we love him for. The performances are a blast to hear, with some real surprises. I can listen to this all day while working as a web designer, just put the player on repeat and I notice new stuff each time. Don't pass this up.

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The Greatest Tenor
THE GREAT MARIO SINGS BEAUTIFULY!
The good and the bad in one collection
New Fan
Another CD from the best!

Artists of the Century

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If I Loved You
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Core 'Ngrato
Una Furtiva Lagrima (L' Elisir D'Amore)
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Canta Pe' Me
Santa Lucia Luntana
Memories
With A Song In My Heart
O Paradiso! (L' Africana)
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A Night To Remember
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
Somewhere A Voice Is Calling
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Customer Reviews:

The Greatest Tenor.......2004-05-25

I'm more a fan of classic popular standards than of classical music, but as the classical numbers give Mario Lanza a little more opportunity to show off his glorious voice, I find myself enjoying these fully as much as the popular selections.

His approach to popular song is admittedly on the operatic side, and it's fascinating to hear how well such pieces translate into a more classical orchestration. And Lanza's versions stand as equals alongside the popular versions (by such greats as Perry Como, Frankie Laine, Kate Smith, Georgia Gibbs, Dean Martin, Vic Damone and Vaughn Monroe) that have been among my favorites for many years.

The spoken introductions on the selections from his show are an added bonus, and (contrary to one of the reviews below) these songs are beautifully done. The fact that they are live and only minimally rehearsed only makes them all the more amazing.

The 2-cd set consists of high quality recordings of 47 songs and is a real bargain at the price.

THE GREAT MARIO SINGS BEAUTIFULY!.......2002-03-03

THIS IS A WINNER THE MUSIC GREAT! THIS IS A REALY GREAT CD! HE SINGS SO WELL IN ALL THE MUSIC. I GAVE IT 4 STARS. ENJOY!

The good and the bad in one collection.......2001-09-02

This is (unintentionally, I'm sure) a warts-and-all illustration of Mario Lanza. True, there are magnificent recordings scattered throughout (Serenade, Beloved, E Lucevan Le Stelle, Passione, etc) but the overall impression one is left with is of a sloppy and undisciplined singer who just happened to possess a great voice. The fault lies squarely with BMG and their predilection for selecting the very worst of Lanza, and placing it next to the best. Many of the inferior choices come from Lanza's Coca-Cola radio show, recorded between 1951 and 1952, and featuring prominently on Disc Two. (Disc One is a more consistent selection, and repeats the same tracks from the British one-CD set "The Ultimate Collection", reviewed elsewhere on this site.)

The "Coke" shows were generally under-rehearsed, and represent what in many respects was the most chaotic period of Lanza's short life. Thus it's not surprising that the tenor often sounds unfamiliar with his material, is sometimes off-key, and also makes numerous stylistic lapses. Never intended to be heard beyond their initial broadcast, these supposedly "one-off affairs" nevertheless did produce the occasional gem, but one needs to look elsewhere for examples of those. The three exceptions on this set are the gloriously romantic If I Loved You, One Night of Love, and the poignant Memories. Danny Boy also deserves honorable mention, although the ending should have been remade.

O Paradiso, Somewhere a Voice is Calling, Core 'Ngrato, Deep in My Heart, and With a Song in My Heart represent low points from the Coke Shows. Other poor choices include And This is My Beloved, from the disastrous Lanza on Broadway LP; a rough-as-old-boots Una Furtiva Lagrima; and an off-pitch Cielo E Mar (ironically the one studio recording on this set that *is* inferior to Lanza's Coke Show rendition).

Mario Lanza was blessed with the most spectacular natural tenor voice of the 20th century. Is it too much to expect for BMG to honor his memory more selectively? Where are Lanza's sublime recordings of Che Gelida Manina from "La Boheme", his M'appari, the Improvviso from Andrea Chenier and his unsurpassed Otello Monologue? Or the fabulous Some Day, the gorgeous 'A Vucchella and Lanza's own favorite recording, the haunting Voce E Notte? For the very best of Mario Lanza, buyers will need to look elsewhere.

New Fan.......2000-08-27

I am an 18-year old student. I bought this album after I heard a few of Lanza's songs in the Peter Jackson film, "Heavenly Creatures" and I must say that it is one of the best albums I have ever bought. Lanza was a master of his vocal instrument, drawing every ounce of feeling and energy from the notes and words to create a masterpiece of every song. The resulting pieces in this album combine to make up a beautiful and varied work, with something for every mood you may be in. The classics (such as "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life"), are obviously appealing, but the lesser-known pieces (my favourite: "Una Furtiva Lagrima") make this a wonderfully enlightening experience. This is a truly Great album.

Another CD from the best!.......2000-03-18

When I heard that Mario Lanza had died so many years ago, I was a college student who already owned five or six LP's of his songs. I was truly brokenhearted We had lost such a fine singer at such an early age. This CD is one of the best because of the diversity of songs, all marvelous.A fine addition to any collection.

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Undine - Complete Opera in Four Acts

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Choral Music of Twentieth Century Americans

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Lovely music!

Dear Harp Of My Country: The Melodies Of Thomas Moore

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Echo
Lesbia Hath A Beaming Eye
I've A Secret To Tell Thee
They Know Not My Heart
Has Sorry Thy Young Days Shaded?
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O'Donoghues's Mistress
The Meeting Of The Waters
They May Rail At This Life
Come, Send Round The Wine
Farewell! But Wherever You Welcome The Hour
Whene'er I See Those Smiling Eyes
Oh! Arranmore, Loved Arranmore
At The Mid Hour Of Night
Oft In The Stilly Night

Tracks:

The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls
Silent, Oh Moyle
Remember The Glories Of Brien The Brave
Come, Rest In This Bosom
Oh! Breathe Not His Name
She Is Far From The Land
When He Who Adores Thee
Oh, Ye Dead!
I Wish I Was By That Dim Lake
Let Erin Remember
Avenging & Bright
The Minstrel Boy
As Vanquished Erin
The Irish Peasant To His Mistress
Oh, Banquet Not
Come O'er The Sea
Though The Last Glimpse Of Erin
Sweet Innisfallen
Dear Harp Of My Country
Erin! The Tear & The Smile In Thine Eyes

Customer Reviews:

Lovely music!.......2001-12-18

These CDs are for lovers of Irish music and of the "old-timey" sound of John McCormack. The songs themselves are lovely, and James Flannery sings them exactly as they need to be sung... in a simple and straightforward manner. The music is evocative of the sound and spirit of a long-ago time. The accompanying book gives interesting background information about Thomas Moore and also about the songs. Good listening for a rainy day or a snowy night with the fire blazing.

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Faust (Sung in English)
Gounod , Clarke , Miles , Plazas , Magee , and Parry
Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00006NSEC
Release Date: 2002-11-26

Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody From 1550 to 1800

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Duplicate of 'Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2'
Great recording reissued

Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody From 1550 to 1800

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2

ASIN: B0000007EJ
Release Date: 1996-04-10

Tracks:

Colchester ('O' twas a joyful sound to hear') - W. Tans'ur
The Humble Suit Of A Sinner ('O Lord of whom I do depend') - J. Farmer
The Lamentation Of A Sinner('O Lord turne not away thy face') - W. Parsons
Humble Complaint Of A Sinner('Where righteousness doth say') - J. Dowland
Brevity ('Man, born of woman') - A. Wood
Southwell ('O God, to rescue me') - Anonymous
Watford ('How long wilt thou forget me, Lord') - B. West
'The beauty of Is'rel is slain' - W. Knapp
Thomas-Town ('Great God, how frail a Thing is Man') - W. BIllings
Chester ('Let tyrants shake their iron rod') - W. BIllings
Chesterfield ('Death may dissolve my body now') - W. BIllings
'Who is this that cometh from Edom?' - W. BIllings
Worcester ('How beauteous are their feet?) - A. Wood
Amanda ('Death like an overflowing steam') - J. Morgan
Montgomery (' Early my God, without delay') - J. Morgan
Windham ('Broad is the road that leads to death') - D. Reed
Ode On Music ('Decend, ye Nine!') - O. Holden
All Saints ('O if the Lord would come and meet') - A. Hall
Rainbow ('Tis by thy strength the mountains stand') - T. Swan
Schenectady ('From all that dwell below the skies') - T. Swan
Greenwich ('Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I') - D. Read
Decay ('My days are as the grass') - S. Jenks
Evening Hymn ('The day is past and gone') - E. West

Customer Reviews:

Duplicate of 'Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2'.......2004-02-21

Please note this CD is identical to another His Majestie's Clerkes CD, "Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2 (Anglo-American Psalmody: 1550-1800)" but with a different cover and name! I bought both and was irritated to discover this. The other version is cheaper, so I would suggest getting that one.

Great recording reissued.......2003-03-22

This is great choral singing, and if you missed it in this incarnation, all is not lost. It has been reissued by Harmonia Mundi's budget label, Classical Express as "Early American Choral Music vol 2 Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800". Texts of the songs aren't in the booklet but can be downloaded from the label's website.

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