Coming Around #1

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Album Description
New single, not included on 'The Man Who', the 1999 & secondalbum from the much hyped British alternative rock group. Travis is a must for fans of Radiohead & Oasis. There are no plans for a U.S. release of 'Coming Around'. All three tracksare non-album t

Tracks:

Coming Around Again
Give Me All Night
As Time Goes By
Do The Walls Come Down
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
It Should Have Been Me
Two Hot Girls (On A Hot Summer Night)
You Have To Hurt
All I Want Is You
Hold What You've Got
Itsy Bitsy Spider

Customer Reviews:

Just what I was hungry for..........2007-03-26

Recently saw a TV interview/concert excerpts with Ms. Simon. The music was full of life and energy -- moving and encouraging.
Took a chance the same was here in this recording.
'Twas... Happy day.

Great CD.......2007-02-15

Who doesn't love Carly Simon? She has a low sultry voice that is perfect for every mood. I am very happy with this purchase.

Love this CD.......2007-01-16

This CD was purchased to replace a cassette tape of this albumn. It's one of Carly Simon's best.

Carly Simon "Coming Around Again".......2007-01-14

As always Carly has put out one of the best CD's of her career. This will become a collector's item.

Classic Carly.......2006-11-03

This is classic Carly, an excellent CD! I had it as an album years ago,but haven't listened to it in over a decade. Very glad I purchased this and am able to listen to it again.

Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (Live at Carnegie Hall 2001)

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Wow!
Everyone Should Whistle
An amazing intro to the body of work of a true master
Beautiful, moving concert
... and I love Barbara Cook

Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (Live at Carnegie Hall 2001)

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It's Better with a Band
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ASIN: B000059LFF
Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

Everybody Says Don't
I Wonder What Became of Me?
The Eagle and Me
I Had Myself a True Love
Into the Woods / Giants in the Sky (Malcolm Gets)
Another Hundred People / So Many People (Malcolm Gets)
Let's Face the Music and Dance / The Song Is You (duet with Malcolm Gets)
Happiness
Loving You
You Could Drive a Person Crazy
Not A Day Goes By / Losing My Mind

Tracks:

Buds Won't Bud
I Got Lost in His Arms
West Side Story Segment: Something's Coming / Tonight (Malcolm Gets)
Move On (duet with Malcolm Gets)
Medley: Hard Hearted Hannah / Waiting for the Robert E. Lee / San Francisco
Ice Cream
Send in the Clowns
The Trolley Song
Not While I'm Around (duet with Malcolm Gets)
Anyone Can Whistle

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Barbara Cook is one of today's most accomplished song stylists, and if you don't believe us, just listen to this live album. It's a master class in the art of singing. It documents an evening at Carnegie Hall during which Cook proved that she can dissect and extract the substance out of the simplest of lyrics. One of the best surprises is "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" (from Company), which is taken at an amiable trot and allows the singer to display its humor. Cook is not a swinging singer and uptempo is not her pace; give her a ballad, though, and she'll wring the last drop of emotion out of it. Her version of "Losing My Mind" (here paired with "Not a Day Goes By") is simply astonishing. The singer also performs songs that Sondheim has said he wished he had written, an awful lot of them by Harold Arlen. No complaints here. Guest Malcolm Gets solos on a few songs and duets with Cook on others, including "Let's Face the Music and Dance." This is classic material done masterfully by a classic singer. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Wow!.......2004-02-20

Having read the other reviews there is little more for me to add. I have been a Barbara Cook fan for a longtime and for me, this is one of her best concerts ever. I do, however, prefer the DVD. As with some other reviewers, I do not want to hear Malcolm Gets (as much as I like him) when I want to listen to Barbara. Her flawless interpretation of music is a hard act to follow for any singer! I managed to see this concert 4 times over a year and a half. Each time I saw her the voice was stronger and more assured (I would not have thought that possible). I can't help but think we will have the pleasure of hearing Ms Cook for many years to come. For those people who enjoyed his CD I strongly recommend purchasing the DVD. Barabara's rendition of So Many People is breathtaking (literally, I don't think I breathed once during the entire song). If you ever have opportunity to see her live - go! She has an ability to make you feel as if every song she sings and every word she speaks is directed to you alone. She can take a large venue and make it feel as intimate as your own living room. Having had the pleasure of meeting her I can say she is as youthful and pleasurable in person as she is in her performance.

Everyone Should Whistle.......2003-10-11

After being privileged to attend this concert, I had to own the CD. Once a lyric coloratura and the original Cunegonde in Bernstein's Candide, Ms. Cook has become (in her 70s) a true diva, blessed with a velvety, warm sound. Every note has meaning. Her high B-flat on "Ice Cream" is still the envy of any soprano today. Everyone should whistle after hearing the superb performances on this CD. Even better, though, is the experience of having been in the concert hall for the live performance. Brava, Ms. Cook!

An amazing intro to the body of work of a true master.......2003-06-16

When I first bought tickets for the 'Mostly Sondheim' show on tour (in San Francisco) I figured it couldn't be too bad. Besides, I had only been exposed to a few of his songs (Anyone Can Whistle, Losing My Mind...) and had only seen "A Little Night Music". On the way out of the theater I immediately picked up this recording of the program. It is truly amazing. I immediately began listening to it and have barely put it down in the last few months. Furthermore, my Sondheim CD collection increased in size from an unflattering zero to five (and it's still growing)! This is an amazing introduction to the works of Stephen Sondheim, who is now my favorite modern musical composer). Buy this now if you don't already have it!

Beautiful, moving concert.......2003-04-13

This is a wonderful CD set with a great selection of songs. I do want to express a slight reservation, however. Barbara Cook has been one of my favorite singers for a number of years and the way her voice defies time is extraordinary -- for her to be singing with such bright, beautiful tone in her mid-70s with no wobble or beat in the voice is an amazing achievment.

I do have to say that by 2001, when this concert was recorded, Cook seemed to have a lost a little bit of power and intensity in her singing. This is only natural for someone of her age. Her voice is still lovely, but you can sense her keeping it in reserve a bit. She's as expressive as ever, but compare the rendition of "I got lost in his arms" on this album to the one on her previous album recorded in 1999, "The Champion Season", and there's less urgency and vocal depth in her singing here. That said, the high B at the end of "Ice Cream" is sensational.

So, despite that caveat, this is, again, a wonderful album, a must for Cook fans, especially for the gorgeous renditions of songs I'd never thought I'd get to hear her perform: "Not a Day Goes By", "Happiness/Loving You", "San Francisco", etc. Buy it!

... and I love Barbara Cook.......2003-02-11

This recording is a disappointment for me. It is not her best work, and Malcolm Gets is uninspired. My biggest complaint however is the engineering of the recording. Throughout the speaking was to soft, the singing volumes uneven, and the applause deafening. I will be passing this CD on to friends, and will later donate it to my local library.

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Learning About Love While Yearning
Great !
Number one
she believes the hype
Lovely voice, lovely songs

The Broadway Album

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The Third Album

ASIN: B00000264K
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Putting It Together
If I Loved You
Something's Coming
Not While I'm Around
Being Alive
I Have Dreamed/We Kiss In A Shadow/Something Won..
Adelaide's Lament
Send In The Clowns
Pretty Women/The Ladies Who Lunch
Can't Help Lovin' That Man
I Loves You Porgy/Porgy, I's Your Woman Now...
Somewhere

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As its title indicates, this 1985 recording marked Barbra Streisand's return to her Broadway roots (significantly, she had dropped her pop-period Guilty perm and returned to straight hair). The CD contains a broad selection of show tunes, from Guys and Dolls's "Adelaide's Lament" to Sweeney Todd's "Not While I'm Around." But let's face it: this may also be one of Babs's most dated albums, due to typically '80s synthesizer-heavy arrangements that simply don't work with the material. Company's "Being Alive" is scarred by a preening alto sax, while West Side Story's "Something's Coming" features what sounds suspiciously like syndrums. But--and it's a pretty big "but"--Streisand sounds more buttery than ever ("Send in the Clowns" may be one of her finest '80s moments), so much so that she often manages to overcome the cheesy production. Now that's a singer. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Learning About Love While Yearning.......2007-06-09

C. Kenneth Burkholder, who via an understanding was at the time of the original release of this was Barbra's prospectve father-in-law and whose death has occurred, said of this "If I Loved You", "That's nice." The tragicomic rendition of part of Adelaide fascinatingly points out some dangers of stripping for pay.
Just past the beginning of creating "What Times Are," a musical by (a) pacifist(s) as well as an adaptation of my play "What Time Is It, Neil Armstrong?," which is a sequel to my novel "How Did That Sun Get Out," I am inspired by the yearning apparent in "The Broadway Album"--a yearning not for perfection but for worthwhile ways for people all over the earth and in space to spend time.

Great !.......2007-02-27

I bought the CD to replace my worn-out cassette tape, and I was pleased to find it has one more track -- Adelaide's Lament -- which I enjoyed. Nice to have another comic song to balance out the love songs. She brings out the beauty of these lovely tunes.

Number one .......2007-02-05

Barbra is the number one female ballad singer of all time. No one has her range of feeling, the sheer lyric power of her voice, her sometimes exaggerated but often poignant power to dramatically express feeling. She can create the chill down the spine with a small trill or with a wild unexpected crescendo. 'Broadway' is her first home, and acting a song as she sings it comes natural to her.
This is one of her finest albums.

she believes the hype.......2006-10-12

This is from the big-shot who thinks she can control a political party and tell fans what to think about issues despite being a high-school dropout. She's a good singer, but not the best. She basically needs to shut the eff up and sing. Hey, those are her words, right?

Lovely voice, lovely songs.......2006-08-02

This album contains the choicest of Broadway hits given an outstanding interpretation by the Streisand. Barbra's flawless voice moves up and down with ease as the melodies unfold. Perfect!

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Coming Around Again, Pt. 2
Simon Webbe
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Coming Around Again, Pt. 1

ASIN: B000JBWUQ2
Release Date: 2006-11-06

Tracks:

Coming Around Again
Whatever Gets You Through The Night
Rain
Coming Around Again (Video)

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Another amazing Travis song
Pure Pop Delight
Delightfully upbeat single
Simply Great Songs

Coming Around 2
Travis
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ASIN: B00004U90P
Release Date: 2000-06-12

Tracks:

Coming Around
Rock 'N' (Salad) Roll
The Weight

Album Description

New single, not included on 'The Man Who', the 1999 & secondalbum from the much hyped British alternative rock group. Travis is a must for fans of Radiohead & Oasis. There are no plans for a U.S. release of 'Coming Around'. All three tracksare non-album t

Customer Reviews:

Another amazing Travis song.......2001-06-22

On this 3-song CD, "Coming Around" is probably the only one worth listening to. But it's great...starts of with a sixties "Birds" like echoing guitar arpeggio and moves into an upbeat song that harmonizes Fran Healy's voice to excellent effect. By the third verse, you'll be singing along: "just tell me when its coming around...coming around..." This song is further evidence that Travis should be the heirs to the Britpop throne. The CD is a bit pricey for one good song, I know, but I'm pretty happy about the purchase.

Pure Pop Delight.......2000-10-17

While in the US we're just now getting "Turn/Why Does It Always Rain On Me" issued as a single, Travis fans in Europe were treated in June to this delightful CD of new Travis material. The lead-off track "Coming Around", a UK top 5 hit, is an upbeat 3 min. track, with an accoustic sound reminiscent of the Byrds/Tom Petty, the perfect singalong song for the summer that was about to start in Europe. Track 2, "Rock 'n (Salad) Roll" is a 2 min. romper that goes back to Travis' harder songs found on their inital album "Good Feeling". Track 3 is a cover of the Band's "The Weight", which Travis also played during the encore of its just concluded US tour. Clocking in at 10 min., this CD single is pure pop delight from start to finish. A must have for any Travis fan.

(Please note that I had trouble ordering this CD from the US Amazon site, but had immediate success ordering from the UK Amazon site, which worked out quite well, given the strong US dollar exchange rate!)

Delightfully upbeat single.......2000-09-22

Coming Around, which reached No. 5 in the UK upon its release in June, is a delighful slice of ear candy, pleasantly upbeat in juxtaposition to the more sombre album The Man Who. It makes the single worth buying alone, but their spot-on cover of The Band's The Weight, a highlight of their concerts, is quite moving, and makes this CD2 a must-have for Travis fans.

Simply Great Songs.......2000-06-23

The second half of the new single, is just as good as the first part, if not better. It is also, hopefully, an indication that Travis' next album will be as great as their first two. The a-side is as catchy as anything on Top 40 radio. I've only had it a day and I'm already singing along to it. The cover of The Band' song "The Weight" is simply awesome.

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Come a long way
Come a long way

Coming Around
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ASIN: B000050H6I
Release Date: 2003-04-29

Tracks:

Coming Around
Just the Faces Change
Connection
Rock 'N' Salad Roll
Weight

Album Description

Japanese 5 track EP Includes all 4 B-sides found on the UK two-parter, plus the lyrics to all tracks. Tracks, 'Coming Around', 'Just The Faces Change', 'The Connection', 'Rock 'N' Roll' & 'The Weight'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Japanese exclusive 5 track EP

Customer Reviews:

Come a long way.......2001-06-16

'Coming Around EP'combines the releases on CD1 and 2, plus lyrics. Recorded in only 25 minutes, 'Coming Around' is the quickest song Travis ever recorded. This is also one UK top 5 hit that has been yet been featured on any of Travis' album. Hence, making it a single worthwhile for collection.

For those who like heavier, rockier beat,'Rock 'N' (Salad) Roll' is the number. 'Just The Face Changes' and 'The Connection' are ballads you can sing along. The band also perform a cover of The Band's 'The Weight', which is equally delightful.

Overall, it's sweet. Certainly, the E.P. has come a long way.

Come a long way.......2001-06-16

Overall, it's sweet. Certainly, the single has come a long way.

Coming Around
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Coming Around
Ben Brzeski
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ASIN: B000CA3352
Release Date: 2002-10-08