A Night on the Town

Track Listings
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)    
2. First Cut Is the Deepest    
3. Fool for You    
4. Killing of Georgie, Pts. 1 & 2    
5. Balltrap    
6. Pretty Flamingo    
7. Big Bayou    
8. Wild Side of Life    
9. Trade Winds    

Editorial Reviews
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When it was released back in 1976, a line from the seductive ballad "Tonight's the Night"--"Spread your wings and let me come inside"--was racy enough to get the song banned in some quarters. That may seem quaint by today's standards, as does "The Killing of Georgie," a lament over the murder of one of Stewart's gay friends. In fact, both songs, and particularly the latter, were as daring as they were accomplished, helping to make A Night on the Town Stewart's best effort of the mid-'70s. The distinctions "slow side" and "fast side" (originally assigned to the LP's A and B sides) are meaningless in the age of CDs, but they point out how adept Stewart is at any speed, reeling off a gorgeous rendition of Cat Stevens's "The First Cut is the Deepest" and the raucous original "The Balltrap" with equal aplomb. --Daniel Durchholz --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

A Night on the Town, Music, Rod Stewart, Album Rock, Hard Rock, Pop/Rock, Popular Music, Rock, Rock & Roll, Soft Rock
Greatest Hits: Broadway
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great to Hear All those great Voices from the Past
  • A Good One!
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ASIN: B0000029PM
Release Date: 1996-10-29

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  1. Oklahoma!: Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' - John Raitt/Franz Allers
  2. On The Town: New York, New York - Michael Kermoyan/Adolph Green/John Reardon/Cris Alexander & Chorus/Leonard Bernstein
  3. Annie Get Your Gun: I Got The Sun In The Morning - Doris Day/Franz Allers
  4. Fiddler On The Roof: If I Were A Rich Man - Topol/Gareth Davies
  5. West Side Story: Tonight - Larry Kert/Carol Lawrence/Max Goberman
  6. The Sound Of Music: The Sound Of Music - Mary Martin/Frederick Dvonch
  7. My Fair Lady: On The Street Where You Live - Jerry Lanning/Theodore Saidenberg
  8. Annie: Tomorrow - Andrea McArdle/Peter Howard
  9. The Music Man: Seventy-Six Trombones - The Boston Pops Orchestra/John Williams
  10. Anything Goes: You're The Top - Eileen Rodgers/Hal Linden/Julian Stein
  11. Bye Bye Birdie: Put On A Happy Face - Dick Van Dyke/Elliot Lawrence
  12. Mame: Open A New Window - Angela Lansbury & Cast/Don Pippin
  13. Strike Up The Band: Strike Up The Band - The Chestnut Brass Co.
  14. Sweet Charity: Hey, Big Spender - Helen Gallagher/Thelma Oliver/Fan-Dango Girls/Fred Werner
  15. Bells Are Ringing: Just In Time - Judy Holliday/Sydney Chaplin/Milton Rosenstock
  16. Gypst: Together, Wherever We Go - Ethel Merman/Jack Klugman/Sandra Church/Milton Rosenstock
  17. Cabaret: Cabaret - Jill Haworth/Harold Hastings
  18. Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - The Boston Pops Orchestra/John Williams
  19. Show Boat: Ol' Man River - William Warfield/Franz Allers
  20. A Chorus Line: What I Did For Love - Priscilla Lopez & Cast/Don Pippin
  21. A Little Night Music: Send In The Clowns - Glynis Johns/Harold Hastings

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great to Hear All those great Voices from the Past.......2007-07-05

I just wanted to confirm what the first reviewer had to say about this CD. To hear Ethyl Merman, Mary Martin, Andrea McCardle etc. singing their trademark songs brought a lot of memories from the mid-centry musical theater back again. The last song by Glynis Johns is especially poignant.
You certainly can't beat the price!

5 out of 5 stars A Good One!.......2006-11-10

This is a very good CD, mostly because it's the original artists. I've had some that were re-recorded by no name artists that were ghastly. This one is a really good one--including the sound quality. If I had one wish, I would wish it were longer!
A Night on the Town
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Why doesn't he do honky tonk stuff anymore?
  • A Groundbreaking Album That Touched Many Social Tabu's.Timeless
  • Very Nice Album
  • Some okay stuff on it
  • Half a fine album
 A Night on the Town
Rod Stewart
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ASIN: B00004Y6NY
Release Date: 2000-09-19

Tracks:

  1. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. The First Cut Is The Deepest
  3. Fool For You
  4. The Killing Of Georgie (Part I & II)
  5. The Balltrap
  6. Pretty Flamingo
  7. Big Bayou
  8. The Wild Side Of Life
  9. Trade Winds

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When it was released back in 1976, a line from the seductive ballad "Tonight's the Night"--"Spread your wings and let me come inside"--was racy enough to get the song banned in some quarters. That may seem quaint by today's standards, as does "The Killing of Georgie," a lament over the murder of one of Stewart's gay friends. In fact, both songs, and particularly the latter, were as daring as they were accomplished, helping to make A Night on the Town Stewart's best effort of the mid-'70s. The distinctions "slow side" and "fast side" (originally assigned to the LP's A and B sides) are meaningless in the age of CDs, but they point out how adept Stewart is at any speed, reeling off a gorgeous rendition of Cat Stevens's "The First Cut is the Deepest" and the raucous original "The Balltrap" with equal aplomb. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Why doesn't he do honky tonk stuff anymore?.......2007-05-13

I used to listen to this particular album when I was in highschool back in the middle 70s. I always thought Rod's bluesy honky tonk stuff on this album was some of his best stuff: "The Balltrap", "Big Bayou", and "Wild Side of Life." I bought the CD just to listen to those three songs again. Also, "The First Cut is the Deepest" was always another favorite in high school. I'm sure this was Sheryl Crow's inspiration too. Her version sonds almost the same note for note. Good stuff!

5 out of 5 stars A Groundbreaking Album That Touched Many Social Tabu's.Timeless.......2007-02-10

"A Night On The Town" is a classic from my early teen years and has remained a favorite.The song "Tonight's the Night" had panicked Dads everywhere locking their daughters in at night."The Killing of Georgie" was one of the most touching ballads that dealt with a hate crime broke down a barrier and brought a serious issue into mainstream homes.Groundbreaking for the daring lyrics, the video from the album on "The Midnight Special" was a parents worst nightmare much to our amusement.Rod Stewart wrote quite a few of the songs on the album like "The Balltrap", "Tonight's The Night",the gut wrenching farewell to a friend "The Killing of Georgie" and my personal favorite "Fool For You" and yes I got my Chanel and Cartier (My sizes are always on file but I used education, brains,charm and hard work to smash the glass ceiling @ 26).I love every song on this album although I admit I did not know what the term "Flamingo" meant until 3 years ago after hearing it for years and associating it with all of the time's I would lay out on my sailboat in the Keys and the tan while working with a cell phone to each ear.Live and learn.About 30 copies of this have been left behind in Hotel Room CD Players, Limousines, Private Sedans and Rental Cars so I keep replacing this CD because it is on my list of CD's I would want if stranded on a deserted island.I just wish Rod Stewart would write more of his own music now while we still have this talented singer, I was fortunate to catch a couple of recent shows 1 at home & another while at a conference this week that coincides with NYC Fashion Week events and he sings live so well.If he would only play Europe next week!.Life is great when you can Rock AND Work!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Very Nice Album.......2005-06-21

Rod Stewart has made possibly every type of song in his illustrious career, and this album is a fine example of just how diverse Rod is. This is one of those albums where you don't skip to the next track; every track is that good. The "slow half" features the obviously slower, lovelier tracks, while the "fast half" features throw-it-in-your-face boogie down songs. For a relaxing evening of enjoyable, high-quality songs, pick this 1976 gem up.

3 out of 5 stars Some okay stuff on it.......2004-11-13

This is the point where I thought Rod Stewart was losing it. Something about it was thin compared to previous works, which had a richness and depth and complexity that this one lacked. It had a few good ones, but mostly sounded tinny by comparison to his earlier music. Back in '76 when this came out on vinyl, I bought it. Then I think I bought two more albums after this one, but only because I was so wishing he could recapture some of what he had delivered on his earlier albums and with the Faces. I was disappointed with both. Incidentally, it was interesting to read Mr. Eakes' comments above, that the CD grew on him after he set it aside and tried it again later. I always had found that all of Rod Stewart's (and most of the Faces') works started off not doing that much for me on the first listen, but then growing better and better and better with repeated exposure, which I decided was the true mark that it was "art" and not pop junk that wore out quickly. But it was with "Night on the Town" that Stewart was moving away from the art and toward the pop junk.

3 out of 5 stars Half a fine album.......2001-06-14

Conveniently enough, on this album Rod's lined up the material in descending order of quality. THE GOOD: the first four songs are among his best in his sensitive-singer-songwriter mode. Megahit "Tonight's the Night" holds up well as a tender/slightly sleazy sexual awakening song, "First Cut" is just plain beautiful, and "Killing of Georgie" is brave and moving especially for a man's man like Rod. THE SO-SO: the four rockers that follow aren't bad, but it's kinda hard to tell where one leaves off and the next begins because they're all in the same midtempo, whiteboyboogie, "whoo, what a bad boy am I" mode. On the albums previous to this (especially on the four classic Mercury albums that form the core of his artistic reputation) he's shown that he can rock in many more ways than this. And for a fellow who at the time was treating women like tissue paper to whine about how one of them has him in a "Balltrap"... well, all I can say is it serves you right, Roddy. THE WRETCHED: "Trade Winds", one of the most godawful Brotherhood of Man songs ever written. Better folks than Rod have failed at this same theme because it's a hard one - put one foot wrong and you're wading in the syrup. To sum up: if you're not a Stewart completist you might be better served by buying a best-of that has "Tonight's", "First Cut" and "Georgie" on it - I'm sure there's one available.
Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

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  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

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  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
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  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
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  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
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ASIN: B000003FGZ
Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Billy The Kid: Suite: Introduction: The Open Prarie
  2. Billy The Kid: Suite: Street In A Frontier Town
  3. Billy The Kid: Suite: Mexican Dance And Finale
  4. Billy The Kid: Suite: Prairie Night: Card Game
  5. Billy The Kid: Suite: Gun Battle
  6. Billy The Kid: Suite: Celebration: After Billy's Capture
  7. Billy The Kid: Suite: Billy's Death
  8. Billy The Kid: Suite: The Open Prairie (reprise)
  9. Rodeo: Suite: Buckaroo Holiday
  10. Rodeo: Suite: Corral Nocturne
  11. Rodeo: Suite: Honky Tonk Interlude
  12. Rodeo: Suite: Saturday Night Waltz
  13. Rodeo: Suite: Hoe-Down
  14. Grand Canyon Suite: Sunrise
  15. Grand Canyon Suite: Painted Desert
  16. Grand Canyon Suite: On The Trail
  17. Grand Canyon Suite: Sunset
  18. Grand Canyon Suite: Cloudburst

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Astounding "Canyon"; "Rodeo" Rivals NYP.......2007-01-05

Close your eyes and be transported to the Canyon. In this remastering of a 1960 recording, Morton Gould shows his chops as a superlative conductor and interpreter of this Grofe classic. The work itself is wonderful, but Gould and his orchestra provide nuances that absolutely delight. Of the five movements of "Grand Canyon Suite", the final, "Cloudburst", ceases becoming music and is elevated to pure sensory experience. It is no longer notes on a page finely executed; it IS the sky, the wind, the sheets of rain (a sheer, shimmering slide of sound), the thunder, and it is perfect. The four prior movements are nearly as excellent, with the second, "Painted Desert", casting an eerie shadow over the listener's mind with spellbinding brush strokes. This is a performance delivered with painstaking care.

Gould's treatment of Copland's works, recorded three years earlier, were of great personal interest, as one of my earliest exposures to "serious" music was the great Bernstein recording of "Rodeo", and "Buckaroo Holiday" in particular. Surprisingly, Gould and company give the NYPO a run for its money. They are just as energized, brash and even raw (hear the horns, and it's fitting) as New York; ditto the "Gun Battle" episode of "Billy". Gould threw himself into Copland's scores and whipped his musicians into a frenzy when called for, and the results place Gould's readings of these two pieces of Americana right behind Bernstein.

This CD - beautifully remastered - is a bargain.



5 out of 5 stars Superb recordings of American classics........2004-04-27

I thoroughly agree with all other reviewers (though I wish some would spell Copland's name right!) Morton Gould conducts with great verve and sensitivity. "Rodeo" is terrific and it also includes the seldom heard "Honky-Tonk Interlude" which is a delight in itself.
The Grand Canyon Suite is a highlight with its marvellous orchestration and melodic richness. Although the score is influenced by a number of composers such as Dukas, Ravel, Respighi and even Richard Strauss, it nevertheless feels entirely
original. "On the trail" is beautifully rhythmical,one can really feel the trotting
of the donkeys, and the sound effects are pure joy. Note the
ee-ah-ing of the donkeys, so superbly part of the music. (somewhat reminescent of Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream overture.) The Cloudburst is a sonic triumph.
This recording comes from 1957, but digitally remastered. Sound is demonstration quality. Still probably the best available, highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Copland and Gould - LSC-2195.......2004-02-12

I've heard Copland conducting these two works on recordings and I've heard the famous NYPO/Bernstein's 1960 recording of these two works on Columbia Records, yet Gould and his Orchestra fills in the blank spaces that was left out in previous and recent recordings.

He takes his troup to NYC to Manhatten Center, in Oct of 1957, and have the legendary RCA producer, John Pfeiffer and Lewis Layton, produce and engineer this recording session to be encaptured on 3-track tape (where the "Billy the Kid" was released on RCA "New Orthophonic tape recording" - the BCS-130), then to eventual vinyl (LM/LSC-2195). Gould, being somewhat of an arrangement conductor in the 50's, manage to pull the stops out in how these two Copland pieces are to be presented-to where the listener can feel that they themselves are back in the Wild, Wild West of the 1880's. He doesn't rush through these two pieces like some other conductors do. Gould takes his time trying to tell the story within the music. He uses emphasis, emotion, tempo and dynamics where it should be per each chapter in a story. Excellent listening for all!

This BMG "Living Stereo" release of the LSC-2195 Copland/Gould is a faithful reproduction as it can be of the original vinyl release.

5 out of 5 stars Gould conducts Copland and Grofe.......2003-11-21

It may surprise some to discover that American composer/conductor Morton Gould conducted such fine performances of other American composers' music. These RCA Victor "Living Stereo" recordings are vivid, excellent proof that Gould was a really fine conductor and not just of his own music.

The performances of the suites from Copland's ballets "Billy the Kid" and "Rodeo" are among the best ever recorded. They benefit not only from Gould's wonderful sensitivity and appreciation but from excellent playing by the "pickup" orchestra and the still remarkable "Living Stereo" recording process, in which RCA used only three microphones and advanced mastering techniques.

Ferde Grofe's "Grand Canyon Suite" was a "labor of love" as the skilled composer/arranger spent considerable time carefully depicting his impressions of one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Grofe had been a very successful arranger for Paul Whiteman and is still remembered for the very first orchestration of George Gershwin's "An American in Paris," premiered by Gershwin at the piano with Whiteman conducting in New York's Aeolian Hall in February 1924.

Grofe composed a number of original orchestral works in later years and the "Grand Canyon Suite" is probably his best. It contains memorable melodies and is skillfully orchestrated throughout. It so impressed Arturo Toscanini that he recorded it in 1945 for RCA Victor, under the supervision of the composer. Grofe himself conducted a recording of the suite for Everest Records in 1960. Gould's recording is excellent. The final movement, depicting a spectacular thunderstorm, is absolutely awesome. I think this recording may surpass an earlier favorite, also recorded for RCA Victor, by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston "Pops" Orchestra.

This is all very fun and very exciting American music.

5 out of 5 stars Superlative performance of Copeland.......1999-12-26

Billy the Kid & Rodeo were both etched in my soul when as a young boy I listened along with my mother. This performance by Morton Gould remains for me above any other that I have heard and I have heard many given my love for them. This is a re-issue of an original 3 microphone/3 track TRUE stero recording made by RCA in their 'Living Stero' series and originally recorded in 1957. A must have for Copeland listeners. It is a bonus that it also contains 'Grand Canyon Suite.'
Ultimate Copland Album
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Best of the the popular Copland...
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 Ultimate Copland Album

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ASIN: B00002S5EW
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

  1. Fanfare For The Common Man
  2. From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Saturday Night Waltz
  3. From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Hoe-Down
  4. From Old American Songs: Simple Gifts
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  20. Appalachian Spring: Doppio Movimento: Variations On A Shaker Hymn
  21. Appalachian Spring: Moderato: Coda

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Best of the the popular Copland..........2004-12-26

Here's a great introduction to the popular music of Aaron Copland. When "Fanfare for the Common Man" begins, sparks of recognition will fly for most listeners. This song has been everywhere: presidential inaugurations, the olympics, commercials, movies, etc. Some flatten it as hopelessly clichéd, while others find it moving and inspiring. Copland also reprised it in the finale of his Third Symphony. Arguably Copland's most famous piece, "Appalachian Spring" closes the CD. In between, more great Copland: excerpts from 'Rodeo' (apparently the beef lobby has appropriated "Hoe-Down" as one of their themes); a great vocal rendition of "Simple Gifts" and a large chunk of another of Copland's best known works: "Billy the Kid". The only confusing piece is the "Variations on a Shaker Hymn" from Appalachian Spring when the entire Appalachian Spring is already included. Seems slightly redundant.

Though most of the pieces on this CD were written in the 1930s and 1940s, they tend to evoke the old west. With titles such as "Rodeo" and "Billy the Kid" this shouldn't surprise too many people.

Copland went on to compose more dissonant and twelve tone compositions later on in his career. These obviously weren't as popular with the public in general as the pieces on this CD. Nonetheless, if this disc whets the appetite, a foray into Copland's less popular works will yield much. It will help to expose the totality of Copland's output. This disc only represents a small portion of his work. Regardless, this disc is a great starting point for getting to know one of the United States' best known composers of the twentieth century.

4 out of 5 stars A Great American Album.......2004-02-13

This is a great album representing true patriotic American music. Songs like "Hoe-Down" are lively and energetic and give rememberance to what one can imagine as the true American spirit.

5 out of 5 stars Must have this one..........2002-09-17

I like all types of music, I wanted this album because I liked the song "RODEO" that is used on the beef commercials. This CD has made me into a Copland fan. It has many great songs. If you want a CD that says "I am an American." This is it. I am sending copies to a friend in Bombay and Tel Aviv. This is who I am put to music.
Night on the Town
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • a Magnificent debut
  • Great!!
  • great new star
  • Fantastic!
  • smoothjazz with a passion
 Night on the Town
Eric Darius
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ASIN: B0002A2VOQ
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

  1. Joy Ride
  2. Heads Up
  3. Night On The Town
  4. Let It Flow
  5. Love TKO
  6. In The Pocket
  7. Let's Stay Together
  8. Cruisin'
  9. You're So Fine (Instrumental)
  10. You're So Fine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a Magnificent debut.......2007-05-10

This album is oh so good.I think it might have something to do with the fact that it was recorded and produced by the great Mr.Ken Navarro with backing by ken's own over tight band.Eric darius is a Rare Talent,this young man will be around for a long time.This is also one of the best debut albums by a smooth jazz artist ever,only overshadowed by Mike Phillips jaw dropping entry on "you have reached.." 5 stars given as i never had the option to give 7

5 out of 5 stars Great!!.......2006-06-09

I got this cd along with groups of other cds as a sampler. Incredible. I wish the CT area had a jazz station becasue I would request this all the time. Great CD, Get It!!

5 out of 5 stars great new star.......2006-03-09

Eric Darius is a monster. Saw him in Brian Culbertson band just before christmas an couldn't order this cd fast enough. CD is great and he is going to be huge

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2006-03-01

I heard Eric Darius perform on Warren Hill's Smooth Jazz Cruise and immediately bought his CD "Night on the Town." This is one of those rare CD's where every tune is great. The single "Night on the Town" has hit written all over it. This is currently one of my favorite CD's and I listen to it constantly. Eric plays with subtleties, flavors, and expressions of feelings that will have sax lovers proclaiming that he is one awesome player!

5 out of 5 stars smoothjazz with a passion.......2005-09-29

To be honest,I had never heard of Eric Darius.Since I had never heard of him,I felt he was new.Like,Michael Phillips was a few years ago who was very talented.The cover of the CD,and the title of it impressed me.So I bought it and gave it a listen.And wow!!! was I impressed.This young sax player blew my mind.From the first cut to the last,it was,how you say it,a joy ride.The cd was so amazing I can hardly pick a favorite cut.But let me give you a clue,I played "lets stay together" about 5 times in succession without going to the next cut. exceptional stand outs:(4) let it flow(5)love tko(1)joy ride. To say the least ths young man can blow.He definately have honey in his horn!! Keep it up Eric,You're so fine.
A Festival Of Carols / Robert Shaw Chorale
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Traditional Christmas Music
  • The quintessential Christmas recording
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 A Festival Of Carols / Robert Shaw Chorale
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ASIN: B000003EPA
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Medley: Good Christian Men - Rejoice - Silent Night - Patapan - O Come - All Ye Faithful
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Traditional Christmas Music .......2007-01-24

If you love traditional Christmas music, done in traditional style (i.e., no rock or jazz influence), this CD is for you. The Robert Shaw Chorale, the "gold standard" of quality choral music, sings much loved carols, with some lesser-known pieces as well. Some are a cappella; some include a full orchestral accompaniment. My favorites on this CD are "We Three Kings," "Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella," and "I Saw Three Ships."

5 out of 5 stars The quintessential Christmas recording.......2005-12-09

This recording seems to elicit universal and heartfelt praise. Who am I to dispute that? The performance is terrific, just as described by the other Amazon reviewers, no doubt about it.

However, I do have one bone to pick with this recording. There just isn't enough of it. With material as good as this, that is a real loss!

5 out of 5 stars A Top List Christmas CD.......2004-12-28

I bought this cd long ago, and have enjoyed it immensely each year. It is the perfect blend of celebration and meditation. Orchestra and choir combine in four distinct groupings, and a capella arrangements complete the masterful collection. The orchestral arrangements will make the hairs on your neck stand up, and your stomach quiver with all the excitement you ever felt as a child at Christmas. Adeste Fidelis is performed as few other ensembles have ever come close. The a capella arrangements will all, without exception, be on your yearly list of must-hear holiday arrangements. Truly a top list Christmas CD, essential for every family who celebrates this feast.

5 out of 5 stars The best.......2004-01-02

I own approximately 35 Christmas choral CDs - including choirs and groups such as the Cambridge Singers and the King Singers. I also own two Christmas albums with Robert Shaw and the Atlantic symphony. This performance with the Robert Shaw Chorale is old but it is still my favorite. The arrangements are magnificent, the sound is brilliant, and the choir and orchestra are precise with wonderful volume control. Buy and enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars How do you describe perfection?.......2003-12-14

This is my favorite Christmas CD. Nothing comes close. I thoroughly enjoyed learning much of the music in high school choir over 30 years ago. The music has never left me. The four medleys are the arrangements of Robert Russell Bennett titled "The Many Moods of Christmas". The arrangements seem to have a freshness about them even after listening numerous times.

Interspersed with the medleys are a cappella carols.

All of this music is wonderfully performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale, the a cappella selections recorded in 1957 and the medleys in 1963.

Four decades have proven that this is the standard in choral music. The clarity of text, the richness of tone, the beauty of harmony combine to present the message of Christmas in the manner that only music can do.

These words are no surprise to those familiar with choral music in the United States. If you are not so familiar, but would like to enjoy Christmas music at its most beautiful, you can do no better than acquiring this CD.
A Night on the Town
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Down In The Dudgeons
  • Bruce Hornsby's Third Great One In A Row
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 A Night on the Town
Bruce Hornsby & the Range
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ASIN: B000002W2I
Release Date: 1990-05-25

Tracks:

  1. A Night On The Town
  2. Carry The Water
  3. Fire On The Cross
  4. Barren Ground
  5. Across The River
  6. Stranded On Easy Street
  7. Stander On The Mountain
  8. Lost Soul
  9. Another Day
  10. Special Night
  11. These Arms Of Mine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Down In The Dudgeons.......2005-11-25

If you like sad songs I highly recommend this album just for the duet with Shawn Colvin, "Lost Soul". The way her voice winds through it just made the hair on my arms, (not to mention my back) stand on end. Of course the rest of the album features tasty guitar and piano licks as well as an impressive group of guest artists who make for my favorite Range album. Still love listening to it to this day.I give it two thumbs and two big-toes up.

5 out of 5 stars Bruce Hornsby's Third Great One In A Row.......2005-07-04

A NIGHT ON THE TOWN is Bruce Hornsby's third great album in a row. As on the first two, the songs are a mixture of personal observations about life in general, strong social commentary, and complex love songs from a grown-up point of view. Some of the lyrics in "Across The River" ("Well you may be beaten down with your closed mind, but don't try to make it mine"; "even if it don't happen for me, it sure beats hangin' 'round here") inspired me to put my dreams of looking good for several pretty actresses as a higher priority than food-related functions at my old scool, while the title track left me with the impression that staying away from toxic people is another way to achieve this goal, and "Barren Ground" is a lament about how coal mining has made people so wealthy that they lose touch with their roots. All of the songs here are great, and moreover, Hornsby's belief that the young Australian tourist jailed in Indonesia since 2005 on drug-smuggling charges was unjustly convicted, as well as his advocacy of more funding for community policing, makes this CD an essential purchase for both your ears AND your conscience.

4 out of 5 stars Hornsby Goes In Some New Avenues and Still is a Winner.......2005-01-26

When Bruce Hornsby and the Range released 1988's "Scenes From the Southside", he set the bar very high. It is that sophomore effort that has to be considered one of the great and underrated albums of the 1980s. In a lot of ways "Scenes From the Southside" picked up where Hornsby's debut album "The Way It Is" left off - expanding on a formula that worked very well. That formula has Hornsby at the core with his solid piano/keyboard work combined with a solid combination of support by his band - The Range, and working with some top notch songwriting (done by Bruce and his brother John). For Hornsby's third album, "A Night On The Town", Hornsby starts to change things up for the first time - going in some different routes that he had not previously explored. Although it still is tough to measure up to a masterpiece like "Scenes", it still is another great effort by Hornsby and his band.


On those first two efforts, Hornsby pioneered something that has been called "The Virginia Sound". The best way I can describe this sound is a mixture of a lot of different genres of music: Jazz, Classicial, Bluegrass, Rock, Country, and Pop. Hornsby incorporates a wide range of instruments in the songs to give this such a distinct sound: Mandolin, Guitar, Violin, Piano, and even Harmonica. On those first two albums, if I had to pick a strong influence from those genres - I would probably lean toward Bluegrass. For "A Night On The Town", Hornsby begins to emphasize some of the other genres. This album will have more influences on the Rock and Jazz. Hornsby does continue to use a wide range of instruments - and finds a way to combine them in some very interesting ways. For example, "Fire On the Cross" contains a combination of Banjo and Tenor Sax - yet the song still has a very distinctive Rock feel. In fact, the late Jerry Garcia makes some outstanding guitar contributions. On the first two albums, Hornsby made use of The Range's George Marinelli and Joe Puerta to provide some outstanding background vocals. On this album, Hornsby makes more use of external third party vocalists - particularly female vocalists. The most notable background vocalists are Shawn Colvin (who actually has co-lead vocals on "Lost Soul"), Arnold McCuller, Fred White and Bridgette Bryant (the latter three are better known as Phil Collins' "Seriousette" band members from his 1990 "Serious Tour"). If you are a fan of the first album, you are going to go through an adjustment period with this collection. After several listens, you will realize that "A Night On The Town" measures up to the high standards you come to expect from a Bruce Hornsby album.

Here is a quick synopsis of each of the tracks:

"A Night On The Town": This title track will immediately introduce the harder Rock edge. This song is sung in the classic narrative style that Bruce seems to have perfected as he tells the story of two middle-aged men "Van and Willie" as they wreak havoc when they have "A Night On the Town". Some great songwriting.

"Carry The Water" has a Rock beat - but you can hear touches of R&B in it. This is a song where Bruce utilizes background vocalists - Laura Creamer and Shawn Murphy. The chorus has some great piano work by Bruce.

"Fire On The Cross" has all of the makings of a Bruce Hornsby classic. This song took me a few listens to get into. This song (great songwriting) - is sung in a narrative from someone witnessing a KKK cross burning. What I love about this song is the combination of Banjo and Sax on top of what is a Rock song. Hornsby's keyboard work is in prime form.

"Barren Ground" features Shawn Colvin on background vocals and Jerry Garcia on guitar. This song is like a song found on the first two albums - namely about the land. Colvin's background vocals give it a different feel from that album.

"Across the River" was the hit single. Superb effort. Garcia contributes to some of the great guitar work (particularly on the song's bridge) and Bruce is mastering the ivory again on the chorus. The song has touches of Jazz in it. More great background vocals by Creamer and Murphy.

"Stranded on the Street" also has more of a feel from the first two albums. It is sung in a narrative and has some of the "Huey Lewis" feel, but without Huey. Some nice harmonica work.


"Stander on the Mountain" has some great percussion work by John Molo. This also has some classic Hornsby narrative style and has more of a Rock feel. It also features some violin by former Range member David Mansfield. Colvin provides background vocals.


"Lost Soul" is for all practical purposes a duet with Bruce and Colvin. They blend nice on the chorus. Nice way the piano work and synthesizers blend. It's a soft song and after a few listens, you will get into it.


"Another Day" is very much a clapping and toe tapping song. It has a Jazzy, Bluesy feel to it. Hornsby again does great on the ivory. McCuller provides background vocals.


"Special Night" once again brings the Rock feel to it, but you will hear touches of Jazz on it. Colvin is back for more background vocals and once again is a great compliment.


"These Arms of Mine" also has a Jazzy/Bluesy feel to it. This song will take a few listens to get into. McCuller, Bryant and White provide background vocals that really are the core of this song. Garcia is back on guitar.


The liner notes contain all of the lyrics as well as musician and songwriting credits. As mentioned, this album and some of the songs may take a few listens to get into. If you liked the first two Hornsby albums, you should also really enjoy this album.

4 out of 5 stars Southern Symphony.......2004-11-05

Phase 3 of Bruce's "Southern Trilogy" worked then, and it works very well today. "Across the River" is an epic southern soft rock classic that showcases Hornsby's emphatic playing, songwriting, and Virginian sensibilities. Band support is strong. The other songs are also quite good

Give it a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

4 out of 5 stars Bruce Hornsby's Southern Gem.......2003-10-31

That Bruce Hornsby can play the hell out of a piano became obvious in his first two releases. Cascades of mannered appeggios and polished grace notes marked his radio-friendly adult contemporary style. This is the album where he lets his band The Range add a grittier rock sound. They're not wailing and pounding like Led Zeppellin or anything, but the scruffier sound is a big plus. Bruce's virtuouso keyboard playing can still be heard loud and clear.

And just as Bruce and the Range make an nice sonic adjustment, it seems like the songwriting steps up a notch too. The lush longing of "Across the River" stands as the primary example. The album makes a southern sound and an American sound, varying its tempos and styles enough to keep things interesting. Go back and listen to a forgotten gem.
A Night on the Town With the Rat Pack
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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 A Night on the Town With the Rat Pack
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ASIN: B0000A55UV
Release Date: 2003-08-04

Tracks:

  1. Medley: When You're Smiling/The Lady Is a Tramp - Dean Martin
  2. I Left My Heart in San Francisco - Dean Martin
  3. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself a Letter) - Dean Martin
  4. Medley: Volare/On an Evening With Roma - Dean Martin
  5. Goody Goody - Frank Sinatra
  6. Chicago - Frank Sinatra
  7. When Your Lover Has Gone - Frank Sinatra
  8. Please Be Kind - Frank Sinatra
  9. You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - Frank Sinatra
  10. What Kind of Fool Am I? - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  11. Out of This World - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  12. Hey There - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  13. I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Dean Martin
  14. Too Marvellous for Words - Frank Sinatra
  15. Pennies from Heaven - Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin
  16. Foggy Day - Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra
  17. Me and My Shadow - Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Sinatra
  18. June in January - Dean Martin
  19. Via Veneto - Dean Martin

Tracks:

  1. I Only Have Eyes for You - Frank Sinatra
  2. My Heart Stood Still - Frank Sinatra
  3. Please Be Kind - Frank Sinatra
  4. Call Me Irresponsible - Frank Sinatra
  5. Luck Be a Lady - Frank Sinatra
  6. Lady Is a Tramp - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  7. Rock-A-Bye-Your-Baby - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  8. Guys and Dolls - Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra
  9. Crap Game in New York - Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra
  10. Send Me the Pillow You Dream On - Dean Martin
  11. King of the Road - Dean Martin
  12. Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean Martin
  13. My Shining Hour - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  14. Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  15. Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
  16. I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
  17. You Make Me Feel So Young - Frank Sinatra
  18. My Kind of Town - Frank Sinatra
  19. Birth of the Blues (Closing Tune) - Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra

Album Description

Full Title - A Night On The Town With The Rat Pack. UK compilation featuring 38 tracks recorded live in various locations in the early 60s. Music Club. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Disappointed.......2007-02-19

I was very disappointed with this CD. Dean and Frank sound drunk throughout most of the CD and the audience detracts from the songs.

5 out of 5 stars If you listen to this CD without smiling, there is something wrong!.......2006-08-27

This CD is just so much fun. I'm too young to really remember the Rat Pack per se, but I remember the old movies. After purchasing a Frank Sinatra CD and just falling madly in love with the voice and the music I purchased this on a whim.

I drive along and this CD has me singing and laughing and it puts me in such a glorious mood! I wish they were still around as I would be in line at the Sands for a chance to see them.

Seperately Sammy, Frank and Deano are devine, superb, delicous. But together they are enchanting! You'll be so happy you bought this even if you've never even heard a single song by any of these three.

It's the Gold Standard in musical entertainment.
A Festival of Carols in Brass
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice music but...
  • Great CD
  • A Noble and Festive Christmas
  • Meat and Potatoes
  • Totally Awesome
 A Festival of Carols in Brass

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000024Q6
Release Date: 1991-07-16

Tracks:

  1. Deck The Halls With Broughs Of Holly
  2. Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming
  3. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
  4. The First Nowell
  5. Angels We Have Hard On High
  6. We Three Kings Of Oreint Are
  7. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  8. O Sanctissima
  9. O Tannenbaum
  10. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  11. Good King Weceslas
  12. Silent Night, Holy Night
  13. Joy To the World
  14. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  15. Conventry Carol
  16. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
  17. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  18. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
  19. Good Christian Men Rejoice
  20. O Holy Night
  21. What Child Is This?
  22. Wassial Song
  23. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  24. Away In A Manger
  25. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice music but..........2007-03-08

I liked the music and the performances a lot, but there is no booklet to depict the performers, nor analyse the music or the arrangements, which are superb

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-02-16

This is a great holiday CD. We used it for several holiday dinners this year.

5 out of 5 stars A Noble and Festive Christmas.......2007-01-21

This is the best Christmas album you could ever get. It is the most stable as you do not have to think about it. This is the album you really sing along to. Brass makes everything festive, grand and noble; so will your Christmas! A gem for every year!

5 out of 5 stars Meat and Potatoes.......2007-01-18

Since the release of this fine recording in 1967 there have been many fine
brass groups:The Canadian Brass, the Empire Brass, just to name a few.
Whereas these latter groups have all resorted to "gimmicks" such as unique arrangements to sell their albums this group of brass players from the Philadelphia Orchestra give us an album of good old "meat and potatoes" playing spiced with fine tone,good ensemble playing, and good tempos.

5 out of 5 stars Totally Awesome.......2007-01-12

I love listening to this cd at christmas. The brass is so crisp, almost like being right there. You have to add this to your holiday collection, and for those of you who like brass, you will love it. I play the french horn and I esp. love hearing the french horn in it.

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