Philadelphia Years

1. Symphony No. 9 in E minor ("From the New World," first published as No. 5), B. 178 (Op. 95)
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Conducted by Leopold Stokowski

2. Invitation to the Dance, rondo brillant for piano, Op. 65 (J260)
Composed by Carl Maria von Weber
Conducted by Leopold Stokowski

3. Danse macabre, symphonic poem in G minor, Op. 40
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Conducted by Leopold Stokowski

4. Hungarian Rhapsody, for orchestra No. 2 in C-sharp minor (after piano No. 12), S. 359/2 (LW G21/2)
Composed by Franz Liszt
Conducted by Leopold Stokowski

5. Golitsyn's Jouney, entr'acte for orchestra (from Khovanshchina), transcribed by Rimsky-Korsakov
Composed by Modest Mussorgsky
Conducted by Leopold Stokowski

Tracks:

Fall In Philadelphia
Grandfather - Previously unreleased
If Thats What Makes You Happy
In Honor of A Lady
Waterwheel
Back In Love Again - Previously unreleased
Good Night And Good Morning
Gotta Be Stronger - Previously unreleased
Past Times Behind
Baby Come Closer - Previously unreleased
I Aint Afraid Of The Cold - Previously unreleased
They Needed Each Other
Ill Be By
Perkiomen
You Dont Know - Previously unreleased
Deep River Blues
A Lonely Girl - Daryl Hall solo
Vicki-Vicki-Daryl Hall solo
Girl Dont Make Me Wait -Daryl Hall solo - Previously unreleased

Customer Reviews:

Daryl & John Early On.......2007-01-21

This is a fantastic album. It shows really how Hall & Oates started in Philly. The early stuff is some of the best because it lays the ground work for all the later hits. Fantastic album. I recommend you buy if you are a fan, and if you're not a fan, why not??

A great collection of early recordings, not "demos.".......2006-08-17

This is a terrific collection of rare early recordings (NOT demos) of Daryl and John before they were signed to Atlantic Records for their first LP, *Whole Oats.* All of the tracks on this CD were recorded between 1968 and 1971 in Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios and Cameo/Parkway. Several of them were released previously on Chelsea's 1977-issued LP, *Past Times Behind,* some were never available before at all, and a number have been only availabe on various bootleg LPs, cassettes, 8-tracks, and CDs.

Despite what many fans persistently believe, these are NOT "demos." I worked on the discography for this collection, and one of the first things I was told by the executives at Varese Sarabande and John Madara were that these were not demos (even though I, along with many other fans, previously read otherwise in published sources). I was told these were actual recordings that were made by Daryl, John, and other session musicians. So, for now, until I get some other accounts, I will side with the folks who own these recordings, and trust their knowledge (since one of them was there when the songs were recorded!). :-)

The only track that vastly differs from the rest is the final song, a Leon Huff composition originally recorded by Bunny Sigler: "Girl Don't Make Me Wait." This track, performed by a solo Daryl Hall, was literally salvaged from disappearing forever, and was restored and added to the track list a couple of weeks before the CD was pressed. It is not the folk-oriented sound that most of what Daryl and John recorded during this time. This track actually demonstrates much of Daryl's soulful vocal range that only a Philly song could demonstrate. In some ways, this last song could serve as that elusive "missing link" in the Hall and Oates Philly soul/R&B sound.

Definitive Demos from Daryl Hall and John Oates.......2006-08-04

"The Philadelphia Years" is by far the best-sounding album of Hall & Oates demos to ever come out. That's essentially because they came from the original master tapes provided by the original producer John Madara and aren't bootlegs as every other "demo" album that's come out since 1977 is.

The sound is much clearer than even the Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs disc that came out a while back. No over-processing here, just good, clean sound from the genesis of the best duo of the rock era.

The songs themselves are very simple productions, usually nothing more than drums, pianos, guitars, vocals and backgrounds. It's mainly on the folk-side than the rock side of things, musically.

As far as the tracks themselves go, I'm surprised "The Provider", "The Reason Why", "Dry In The Sun", "I'm Tired of Wearing Buckskin", "Sally", "All Our Love" and "Months, Weeks and Days" didn't make it.... Looks like die-hard fans will have to get some of the bootlegs anyway. Also, songs included like ""Back In Love Again", "Gotta Be Stronger", "I Ain't Afraid of The Cold", and "You Don't Know" are listed as 'Previously Unreleased' but I found them, along with "Sally" and "All Our Love" on a demo vinyl album called "All Our Love".

The bonus tracks feature songs from the Parralax single "Vicky-Vicky" b/w "A Lonely Girl". Typical late '60's rock. The CD concludes with Daryl's version of "Girl, Don't Make Me Wait", written by Leon Huff.

The liner notes are fairly accurate except for John Oates' birth year (1948) and the author Bill Dahl unfortunately chose to use that derogatory 'blue-eyed soul' term to describe their music. Plus somebody misspelled the "Whole Oats" album. It's the most misspelled album title on record.

The liner notes also make mention of John Oates' single performed with The Masters - "I Need Your Love" b/w "Not My Baby" on the Crimson label.

I would love to see a part two of this disc to hear those also.

If you like history, pick up this collection along with "The Temptones" CD with early Daryl Hall that pre-dates even these songs.

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Manufacturer: Julian Velard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000CAGUMA
Release Date: 2005-03-22

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The Philadelphia Years, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Grammofono 2000
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000003UGQ
Release Date: 1995-10-24

Tracks:

Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: I. Allegero ma non troppo
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: II. Scherzo. Molto Vivace
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: III. Adagio molto e cantibale
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: IV. FInale. Presto, Allegro ma non troppo
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: V. Presto. Recitativo. Allegro assai
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: VI. Allegro assai vivace. Alla Marcia
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: VII. Andante maestoso. Adagio ma no troppo
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: VIII. Allegro energico, sempre ben marcato
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: Allegro ma non tanto. Poco Adagio
Sym No. 9 in d, Op.125: Poco Allegro. Prestissimo. Maestoso. Prestissimo

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Customer Reviews:

AMAZING!!!.......2006-03-11

This cd is amazing! Julian is such a talented guy. You need to add this to your collection! :)

Leopold Stokowski, The Philadelphia Years, Vol.III

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Leopold Stokowski, The Philadelphia Years, Vol.III

Manufacturer: Grammofono 2000
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000003UGX
Release Date: 1995-11-20

Tracks:

Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV 565
La Damnation De Faust: Rakoczy March
Passacaglia And Fugue in c, BWV 582
Night On The Bald Mountain
The Nutcracker Op.71a: Con Ste From The Ballet
The Nutcracker Op.71a: Con Ste From The Ballet
The Nutcracker Op.71a: Con Ste From The Ballet
The Nutcracker Op.71a: Con Ste From The Ballet
The Nutcracker Op.71a: Con Ste From The Ballet
The Nutcracker Op.71a: Con Ste From The Ballet
The Nutcracker Op.71a: Con Ste From The Ballet
The Nutcracker Op.71a: Con Ste From The Ballet
Samson Et Dalila: Baccanale
Legends Op.22: The Swan Of Tuonela

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Their best from 1976-87.

The Classic Philadelphia Years
O'jays
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

Philly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

R&B | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000008774
Release Date: 1998-03-16

Tracks:

Summer Fling
Brandy(I Really Miss You)
Used Ta Be My Girl
Put Your Heads Together
My Favorite Person
Lovin' You
I Just Want To Satisfy You
Your Body's Here With Me
Love Fever
Love You Direct
Just Another Lonely Night
We're All In This Together
Message In Our Music
Darlin, Darlin' Baby(Sweet, Tender Love)
Extraordinary Girl
Don't Take Your Love Away

Album Description

1998 Music Club release, a compilation featuring their bestfrom 1976-1982. Includes the top five smash 'Used Ta Be MyGirl', plus 'Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet Tender Love)','Brandy' and 'Message In Our Music'. 16 tracks total.

Customer Reviews:

Their best from 1976-87........2007-03-18

This compilation provides a comprehensive overview of The O'Jays' glorious 1976-87 recordings. Although there are many big hits featured the compilation producers thankfully also included some less-known album tracks. A nice introduction to The O'Jays Philadelphia International recordings indeed.