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Tommy Brown comes from a family back ground of gospel singers and instrumental players. Life has change in the last few years with people just wanting to listen to the smooth r& B that he portrates in his music. He gave up for a while to give hinmself a break but now he is back and creating a great big buzz all over the world

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Tommy Brown Has once done it again he has release a fantastic new sinlge called nostalgia that we drive people of there feet and dance to the beat. Listen to the words that tells a story. We can not get enough of this album as we play it all the time it is going to be a great hit i like the first album feeling but now that this single is out it is hard to stop listening to both as they are so good.

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The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • She said about her singing better than anyone ever would,
  • "The little sparrow" ,Edith Piaf sings her best hits!
  • A fantastic compilation
  • The Voice of a Sparrow at a Bargain Price!
  • Piaf cd
 The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf
Edith Piaf
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002UYD
Release Date: 1991-07-30

Tracks:

  1. Vie, L'amour
  2. La Vie En Rose
  3. Milord
  4. Comme Moi (Like Me)
  5. Le Vieux Piano (Old Piano)
  6. Polichinelle (Punchinella)
  7. Toujours Aimer (Always Loving)
  8. L'effet Que Tu Me Fais (The Effect You Have On Me)
  9. Mon Manege A Moi
  10. Mon Dieu (My God)
  11. Hymne A L'Amour (If You Love Me, Really Love Me)
  12. T'es Beau, Tu Sais
  13. Bravo Pour Le Clown!
  14. C'est L'Amour (It's Love)
  15. Non, Je ne Regrette Rien
  16. Avant Nous (Before Us)
  17. La Goualante De Pauvre Jean (Poor People Of Paris)
  18. L'Accordeoniste

Amazon.com essential recording

The voice of Edith Piaf carries with it perhaps more national identity than that of any other recorded artist in the world. Tiny, frail, and tragic in her life, Piaf brought French identity to the rest of the world in a way that was understandable to all. Known as "the Little Sparrow" in her country, her voice was strong, bold, and passionate, even as she grew more infirm. The archetypical torch singer, she had massive popular success with songs like "Milord," "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien," and "La Vie, L'Amour," included here with 18 other classics. While this is a great compilation of some of her best material, the complete lack of enclosed notes or biographical material may frustrate those not familiar with her fascinating career. However, the work of one of the most original songbirds of all time speaks loud and clear for itself. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars She said about her singing better than anyone ever would,.......2007-07-17

"For me, singing is a way of escaping. It is another world. I'm no longer on earth." When I hear her singing, I am no longer in my world, I am in the world of music, love, passion, irony and humor, breaking hearts and smiles through the tears, love found and lost forever but never in the world of regrets. She always looked the life in the eye and she regretted nothing. She was a small woman (1 m 42 cm) with the greatest, strongest, and most recognizable voice around the globe. Her voice with the "r" rolled in such manner that it would make your spine to vibrate, effortlessly takes you out of your realty to the place and time that have long gone but will be forever alive in her songs, "La vie en rose, "Milord," "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien," "C'est L'Amour (It's Love), and many more. "The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Edith Piaf" delivers the promises of its title, its 18 songs are among the best and most famous of Edith Piaf but they are just a little part of the singer's body of work which spans over almost 30 years and includes hundreds of songs, over 80 of which she had composed herself.

5 out of 5 stars "The little sparrow" ,Edith Piaf sings her best hits!.......2007-06-26


This Cd has all of Edith's best known hits, sung by "the little sparrow" herself.

The re-recordings are quite excellent....well done....smooth and crisp.

The songs are well chosen and nicely arranged in sequence.

Edith`s voice sounds as good as ever in this BEST HITS Cd.

5 out of 5 stars A fantastic compilation.......2007-06-23

Edith Piaf's voice is like no others. It is husky yet brash, sultry and deep. Hearing this music takes you to another place. She was a fantastic singer with a wonderful low range a great cd.

5 out of 5 stars The Voice of a Sparrow at a Bargain Price!.......2007-06-03

Edith Piaf was a tragic figure with a talent of singing often painful and sometimes happy songs. In this compact disc, there are her classics like Ma Vie en Rose, Milord, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien, and others listed here. Of course, Edith Piaf is not for everybody. She is an acquired taste that unless you are fan of French music or Edith Piaf that you may not like. Piaf's life was as tragic as some of her songs but she left in indelible legacy of her recorded music that comforted and soothed the French during World War II. Piaf's singing has to be appreciated as well. maybe you don't know French, you don't need too. You do know pain, agony, heartbreak, falling in love, loss, death, happiness, sadness, etc. then you will appreciate and love Edith Piaf.

5 out of 5 stars Piaf cd.......2007-05-30

Fabulous music. Film of her life will be out soon featuring this music.
Eternelle: The Best Of
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Edith Piaf CD
  • Great Singer! Great CD!
  • Wonderful Compilation of Edith Piaf
  • Eternelle
  • Mesmerizing and enchanting...
 Eternelle: The Best Of
Edith Piaf
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000050ZM2
Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

  1. La Vie En Rose
  2. Hymne A L'amour
  3. Padam... Padam
  4. Johnny Tu N'es Pas Un Ange
  5. La Goualante Du Pauvre Jean
  6. Sous Le Ciel De Paris
  7. L'homme A La Moto
  8. Mon Manege A Moi (Tu Me Fais Tourner La Tete)
  9. Non Je Ne Regrette Rien
  10. Milord
  11. Les Flonflons Du Bal
  12. Les Mots D'amour
  13. Fallait-il?
  14. La Foule
  15. Tiens V'la Un Marin
  16. Le Droit D'aimer
  17. A Quoi Ca Sert L'amour?
  18. L'accordeoniste

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Edith Piaf CD.......2007-07-25

Excellent CD of original works and pleasure to hear after seeing recent movie, La Vie En Rose. Better selection of songs than movie CD in my opinion.

5 out of 5 stars Great Singer! Great CD!.......2007-07-19

Definitely a must-have for those who grew up in the 40's and the 50's. Good listening music and what a solid voice! I will never get tired of listening to Edith Piaf.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Compilation of Edith Piaf.......2007-03-09

Such a pleasure to hear so many songs that Ms. Piaf made famous especially, "Milord", "La Vie En Rose", and "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien". A great compilation! I only wish a word booklet had been included, but you can't have everything. Ms. Piaf's voice is more than enough!

5 out of 5 stars Eternelle.......2007-02-17

The songs are wonderful, Edith Piaf has a beautiful voice. The songs are sung in French, a masterpiece.

5 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing and enchanting..........2002-03-26

I love this collection. It has all of my favorite songs of Edith Piaf. This one is truly a classic. You won't be dissatisfied.
Very Best Of Les Paul & Mary Ford
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent
  • One of My favorites
  • Really takes me back!
  • For those who admire jazz
  • NOT disapointing...
 Very Best Of Les Paul & Mary Ford
Les Paul & Mary Ford
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000087K3
Release Date: 1998-02-20

Tracks:

  1. Brazil
  2. Hip-Billy Boogie
  3. Caravan
  4. Sleep
  5. Lady of Spain
  6. Lover
  7. Man on the Flying Trapeze
  8. By the Light of the Silvery Moon
  9. What Is This Thing Called Love?
  10. Nola
  11. South
  12. Whispering
  13. Tiger Rag
  14. Running Wild
  15. World Is Waiting for the Sunrise
  16. Meet Mister Callaghan
  17. Little Rock Getaway
  18. Deep in the Blues
  19. St. Louis Blues
  20. Walkin' and Whistlin' Blues
  21. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
  22. Jazz Me Blues
  23. Mockin' Bird Hill
  24. Carioca
  25. Goofus
  26. Josephine
  27. Bey Bye Blues
  28. Vaya Con Dios (May God Be with You)
  29. Jealous
  30. How High the Moon

Album Description

1997 EMI reissue of 1990 Capitol compilation featuring 30 ofthe greatest tracks by American guitar hero & his singing partner, including 'Brazil', 'Hip Billy Boogie', 'Jealous', and 'How High The Moon'.

Album Details

Collection of songs by the then-husband & wife duo of guitar great Les Paul & country western singer Mary Ford. Features their biggest hits 'How High the Moon', 'Tiger Rag', 'Lover' & many, many others.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2007-03-25

I just received this in the mail; had ordered it
specifically for the tracks "Josephine" and "Little
Rock Getaway" which, among other titles, were in my
late dad's record collection. "Walkin' and Whistlin'
Blues" I had heard on an album about 20 years ago.
Talk about memories.

What's interesting about this collection, as other
reviewers have noted, is that it contains mostly
Les Paul instrumentals--not quite so much Mary Ford
(curiously, "Jealous" has been included, which was
not one of their hits, but was on the flip-side of
one of their better-known tracks--possibly "How High
The Moon", but I'm not sure). For those of you who
want more of Mary's vocals, I recommened that you bypass
this CD and get "The best of the Capitol masters--90th
birthday edition"(I have a previously-releaesd version
of this CD, which only contains the tracks from "Lover"
to "Hummingbird", plus some of the funniest liner notes
from Les himself that I've ever read! I don't know if
the liner notes were retained). I believe another reviewer
wrote about the sound quality. Personally, I believe
"Josephine" sounds EXACTLY as it did on my dad's 45.
Preserving artistic integrity is usually the goal when
reissuing analog-recorded music, and EMI/Capitol has
done a fabulous job here in my opinion. It's also noteworthy
that, with the exception of "The Kangaroo" and "Mandolino",
this CD contains all of Les's HIT instrumentals, plus other
good tunes, like his take on Duke Ellington's "Caravan", an
interesting version of "The Man On The Flying Trapeze", etc.
Many of his instrumentals were on flip-sides of the vocal
records with Mary. And how Les could play that guitar, not
to mention the overdubbing which STILL sounds state-of-the-
art to me! Thank you, Amazon.

5 out of 5 stars One of My favorites.......2007-02-09

This is the Album for Les Paul And Mary Ford Fans.
Brilliant guitar solos and amazing harmony vocals.
Thirty songs each unique to the Les Paul and Mary Ford style.
One of my favorite albums.

5 out of 5 stars Really takes me back!.......2005-10-07

I loved their music as a kid and I still love it. True that a little more singing from Mary would be good, but almost all the best is there now. Considering how many songs they both did, you can't expect to have it all on one CD. And yes, Waiting For The Sunrise and How High The Moon are their 2 all-time greatest and still beautiful to listen to. The jazz guitar is amazing. Les WAS a jazz guitarist, so if you don't like listening to superb guitar work, then I guess you wouldn't like this recording. For those of us who "remember when", it's THEM, and no doubt of it.

4 out of 5 stars For those who admire jazz.......2005-04-01

I bought this CD mainly because I have enjoyed another collection CD, "16 Most Requested Songs (1958-1961)". But this collection left me a bit rather frustrated. True, there are 30 fantastic tracks on this CD covering the "golden" era of Les Paul and Mary Ford (1949-1955). Yet it means the quality of the remastered tracks is unsteady and stylistically it appeals to jazz listeners, rather than pop. But mostly I was disappointed because of these 30 tracks only 9 contain Mary's vocal. Also there's no information given on the tracks or anything.

If you admire the jazz side of Les Paul, then you would enjoy it very much. But I'm going to look for something more pop-orientated and with more vocal contribution from Mary, maybe more of their Columbia period (1957-1963).

5 out of 5 stars NOT disapointing..........2004-03-14

If you are a looser, maybe you'd find thsi dissapointing. If you are smart and swingin' you will ove this 30 song compilation of ORIGINAL recordings!!! This is swingin' hillbilly jazz!!! If you like rockabilly you should be able to appreciate this.
Edith Piaf: 30th Anniversaire
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Nothing makes you feel as if you were in Paris as much as her music!!!
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  • Matthew Hit the Nail on the Head
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 Edith Piaf: 30th Anniversaire
Edith Piaf
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B000002TMF
Release Date: 1994-04-05

Tracks:

  1. La Vie En Rose
  2. J'm'en Fous Pas Mal
  3. Les Trois Cloches
  4. Les Amants De Paris
  5. Bal Dans Ma Rue
  6. Plus Bleu Que Tes Yeux
  7. Hymne A L'amour
  8. Jezebel
  9. Padam Padam
  10. Hymn To Love
  11. Bravo Pour Le Clown
  12. Johnny, Tu N'es Pas Un Ange
  13. La Goualante Du Pauvre Jean
  14. Le 'Ca Ira'
  15. L'accordeoniste
  16. La Vie En Rose (En Anglais)
  17. C'est A Hambourg
  18. L'homme A La Moto
  19. Les Amants D'un Jour
  20. Autumn Leaves
  21. Dans Les Prisons De Nantes
  22. Pour Moi Toute Seule
  23. Il Y Avait

Tracks:

  1. La Foule
  2. Mon Manege A Moi (Tu Me Fais Tourner La Tete)
  3. Fais Comme Si
  4. Je Sais Comment
  5. Milord
  6. Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
  7. Les Flonflons Du Bal
  8. Le Vieux Piano
  9. Mon Vieux Lucien
  10. Mon Dieu (En Anglais)
  11. Sous Le Ciel De Paris
  12. Les Amants
  13. A Quoi Ca Sert L'amour
  14. Une Valse
  15. Emporte-Moi
  16. L'homme De Berlin
  17. Legende (Inedit)
  18. Un Dimanche A Londres (Inedit)
  19. A L'enseigne De La Fille Sans Coeur
  20. La Valse De L'amour
  21. Les Mots De L'amour

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Abandoned as a baby and raised in a brothel, Piaf was dicovered singing in the streets of Paris by a club owner, who started her 30-year career during which time she became France's best-loved and best-known songstress, with major hits from beginning to end. At times singing in front of the band with no microphone, her powerful voice and emotional delivery was a striking contrast to her diminutive size. Nicknamed "the Little Sparrow," Piaf was plagued by controversy, from implications in a clubowner's death to multiple affairs (including Yves Montand and Charles Aznavour), drugs, and alcohol. Her torchy cabaret and dramatically theatrical songs eventually won her global recognition. This two-CD set covers highlights of her career up to her death in 1963, many of which are now standards. Described in France as "the greatest figure in the history of song," her voice still rings with a passion for life, something that eventually consumed her. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Nothing makes you feel as if you were in Paris as much as her music!!!.......2007-07-20

This was an excellent purchase! You will not be disappointed. It reminded me of walking the streets of Paris and all things magical about the city. Edith Piaf is an artist whom everyone should be familiar with and love. She has such a great story to tell!

1 out of 5 stars review of amazon orders.......2007-05-07

While Im happy with the products i purchased, all of them arrived damaged..The cd covers were all broken. i think the packaging needs to be much better and safer for international mail.

5 out of 5 stars Matthew Hit the Nail on the Head.......2006-10-02

Matthew hit the nail on the head when he wrote:

"This two CD set is highly recommended for Piaf fans (as if they didn't know that already), fans of French classic vocals and fans of international music. Thank goodness Edith Piaf shared her talents with us while she lived amongst us--fans of the arts are infinitely better off because of Piaf's substantial contributions to the arts."

The Piaf legend will live forever and should. I, too, recommend the Carnegie two-cd set. It's enthralling from start to end.

Piaf, Garland and Minnelli...the world will never see women performers like these again.

Great reveiw, Matthew!


5 out of 5 stars Piaf Tonight!.......2006-10-02

This two CD set is not merely a magnificent sampling of Edith Piaf's songs; it is a celebration of her career as one of the greatest female singers the world has ever known or ever will know. The songs include many of her beloved songs recorded by Piaf between 1946 and 1963.

These wonderful French classics by Piaf include "La Vie En Rose;" "Les Trois Cloches;" "Hymne À L'amour;" "Jezebel;" "Padam Padam;" "Autumn Leaves" sung in English; "Milord;" "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien;" and "Les Amants De Paris." There are, of course, many more wonderful songs--all with beautiful musical arrangements--on this two CD set. There are even two unedited songs that show how Piaf worked on a song before it was polished: "Légende" and "Un Dimanche À Londres."

While almost all of the remastering is excellent, a few songs were not done to completion. For example, "Hymne À L'amour" on the first CD is obviously simply recorded from an old 78 rpm record complete with surface noise and scratches; and "L'homme De Berlin" sounds as if someone was holding tissues in front of the microphone in order to create a muffled reproduction of the recording. However, this is a minor disappointment because the rest of the package is so perfect.

The liner notes offer an excellent essay about Piaf's life written in both English and French. There are several photos of Edith Piaf and two of them are colorized for effect. The liner notes also provide songs credits and the year each song was recorded.

Piaf recorded much, much more than these two CDs could ever hope to cover simply because her career spanned so many years; if you like this set I strongly recommend other Piaf CD recordings including her performances at Carnegie Hall in 1956 and 1957. This two CD set is really best viewed as either a thorough introduction to Piaf or as a very good retrospective of her career including most of her greatest songs.

This two CD set is highly recommended for Piaf fans (as if they didn't know that already), fans of French classic vocals and fans of international music. Thank goodness Edith Piaf shared her talents with us while she lived amongst us--fans of the arts are infinitely better off because of Piaf's substantial contributions to the arts.

5 out of 5 stars The sad and tragical nosthalgie !.......2004-09-04

There are lives who would seem destined to burn in themselves to reach the sincere expression the hard rapport to express and moreover to feel the song and make of their special repertoire his inspiration source .
Halliday , Edith Piaf , Maria Callas ; three different styles but a common cause the loneliness , the unability to be really loved besides her mythical sphere .
In the case of Piaf the pain was so close to her that I really think Piaf adopted as his partner and she faced that awful truth . After the Marcel Chardin death you feel this twist of fate and the sense of the emptiness in every one of her themes .
La foule , Hymn a l'amour or amants d 'un jour for instance are the best proof of this sadness who seems to fly far beyond the melody and become in a permament leit motive .
Edith Piaf will be always have a very special place in the soul of all those who love without being loved , who have loved , those who still love and specially for those who consider that they just can not love anymore.
Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?
  • Absolutely Exquisite
  • Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!
  • Better Every Time
  • Fabulous CD
 Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0002YCVXI
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

  1. The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe
  2. The Mission: The Falls
  3. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Playing Love from The Legend of 1900
  4. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Nostalgia from Cinema Paradiso
  5. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Looking for You (Love Theme) from Cinema Paradiso
  6. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Malena (Main theme)
  7. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Remembering (Ricordare)*
  8. Sergio Leone Suite: Deborah's Theme from Once Upon A Time In America
  9. Sergio Leone Suite: Cockeye's Song from Once Upon a Time in America
  10. Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in America
  11. Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in the West
  12. Sergio Leone Suite: Ecstasy of Gold from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
  13. Brian DePalma Suite: Main Theme from Casualities of War
  14. Brian DePalma Suite: Death Theme from The Untouchables
  15. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Journey from Moses
  16. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Theme from Moses
  17. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme from Marco Polo
  18. The Lady Caliph: Dinner
  19. The Lady Caliph: Nocturne

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Ennio Morricone is well-known to moviegoers. His soundtracks for The Mission, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in America, Cinema Paradiso, and others are invariably warmly melodic and superbly suited to the films they grace. They not only add atmosphere; they help tell the story. For this CD Morricone has created new orchestrations for many of his scores, adding a solo cello part for the indefatigable Yo-Yo Ma, whose musical curiosity seems to be endless. Outside the films, these pieces tend to be lovely melodies, mostly pretty sentimental stuff, and, in the best way, gorgeous aural wallpaper. The most moving are the two selections from The Mission, but fans of Morricone's music will find plenty to enjoy here. Ma's playing, as always, is exquisite---warm, deeply felt (given the circumstances), and entirely idiomatic within the context. Perhaps not quite for the classical music lover, but an affectionate reworking of music by an important film composer. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?.......2007-06-02

I never thought Yo-Yo Ma would do Gabriel's Oboe (Track 1) from THE MISSION justice, but I was wrong. There's a pureness to this version that makes it easier casual listening than the version(s) on the soundtrack CD itself. So no matter how much I love the theatrical "largeness" of the Original Soundtrack (not to mention the full choir), this is the version I grab for the CD player/iPod/whatever.

My two other recommendations are Main Theme from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (Track 11) and Ecstasy of Gold from THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY (Track 12). I suggest playing these consecutively as a single medley. Track 11 *WILL* bring tears to the manliest among us --particularly if you remember in the movie where Sergio Leone pulls the camera up to reveal the town rising.

I get the feeling "hardcore" classical fans would dismiss movie scores as commercial work. I truly believe Ennio Morricone transcends that. Even moreso than, say, John Williams, and on a different plane than a Danny Elfman. And I can't say more about the emotion Yo-Yo Ma brings to the table than what's already been discussed.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Exquisite.......2007-05-15

The combination of Morricone and Ma is pure perfection. This CD fills my heart with so much joy that I could just cry. I listen to it almost daily and have given it away as a gift to my loved ones. I am captivated by their incredible talents, and I know you will be too.

4 out of 5 stars Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!.......2007-05-13

Having recently succumbed to Yo Yo Ma after a longtime love of Ennio Marricone I was excited to get this CD from Amazon. It is superb! All of the songs had to be recrafted by Morricone to suit Yo Yo Ma but it is a great listen as you sonically travel down memory lane through some of Maestro Moricone's musical marvels. "Gabriel's Oboe" from "The Mission" now becomes "Gabriel's Cello." I laugh as Yo Yo Ma bows his brains out on the "Ecstacy of Gold' from "The Good,The Bad, and The Ugly." I recommend this to all Yo Yo Ma and Morricone fans...a great listen. Soothing after a hard day!

5 out of 5 stars Better Every Time.......2007-05-09

This CD gets better with every listening. It was a great purchase.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous CD.......2007-05-07

I love Morricone and this CD has some of the best versions of my favorite pieces. I have ordered several as gifts for friends.
American Made World Played
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • RIpping it up with Les
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Les Paul & Friends
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ASIN: B000A9QKMI
Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Love Sneakin' Up On You - Sting & Joss Stone
  3. Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo - Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Edgar Winter
  4. Somebody Ease My Troublin' Mind - Eric Clapton & Sam Cooke
  5. So Into You - Peter Frampton
  6. How High The Moon - Les Paul & Alsou
  7. Bad Case Of Lovin' You - Billy Gibbons (of ZZ Top)
  8. I Wanna Know You - Neal Schon & Beth Hart
  9. Good News - Jeff Beck & Sam Cooke
  10. Let Me Roll It - Richie Sambora
  11. Caravan - Les Paul
  12. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl - Buddy Guy, Keith Richards, Rick Derringer
  13. All I Want Is You - Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls)
  14. 69 Freedom Special - Les Paul & Friends All Star Jam
  15. Fly Like An Eagle (2005) - Steve Miller
  16. I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know - Joe Perry & Mick Hucknall (of Simply Red)

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The range of artists stepping up to pay tribute to the master electric guitarist as he turns ninety is staggering. From '50s and '60s guitar slingers like Buddy Guy, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Steve Miller to stars of subsequent decades like Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Richie Sambora, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, they cross continents and generations. The songs celebrate the Les Paul guitar as well as the man. While he appears throughout, he's part of a generally raucous setting that leaves no volume knob unturned. The guests are often also the vocalists, but it's the guitars that carry the day. Purists may wag their fingers at the use of Sam Cooke's vocals in a contemporary recording, but Les Paul himself was never afraid of what new possibilities a tape recorder could unlock. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars RIpping it up with Les.......2007-06-14

Wow. Les at 90 going after it with Jeff, my favorite guitarist ever? I think "Ain't that Good News" is the best song on the album, but not simply because of Jeff, though I am biased. They do some cool scuttle-buttin' together. Most other tracks, though average to good, are crammed with too many and too much guitar work, making most cuts plain noise-makers. There are some good cuts, but as others have said, who chose these songs? Some aren't even Les-type songs, and the players have no real connection to Les. I agree with others who have voted for Dickey Betts, Jimmy Page and other true Les Pauler's. But, we have what we have and that' all that we have. I would recommend it to other guitarists/blues/rock affecinado's, but think the Les and Mary benefit misses the true nature of what Les was about, although there is a ton of electronic gizmos used on the album-hey, maybe that is what it was about, not what songs they played, but what gizmo's they used. They should have included that in the liner notes. Any way, I will plug once more for Jeff's participation, because I think it is the one song where there aren't 49 guitarists slinging away and you can't tell who is playing what solos or which rhythym chops. Go Jeff Go! As I read the song titles I half expected the players/singers whom we know and love and remember covering them to be on these covers. Guess not, so enjoy what it is, cuz we won't always have old Les to play around with.

BC

1 out of 5 stars Where's Les?.......2007-02-02

Not enough of Les... I've been a fan of his for 40 years. He deserves a better tribute album than this! It would be nice if it were all people who played the guitar with his namesake during their careers also!! The one nice thing was Steve Miller being included. A little history I read years ago is Les taught Steve to play the guitar!! COOL!! If I remember correctly, Steve Miller's father worked at Capitol Records and that's how Steve got connected with Les. Miller being on the album is the only plus for me. I love Les's playing and just don't hear it on this album. Like other's have said, I'd like to hear some of his shows from his gig every Monday night in NYC. You want to really here Les?? Go find some old 78's like I did when I was a teenager!!
Being a guitar player myself I knew who he was when I was a kid. I didn't appreciate him until I was in my 20's and I think he deserves more than this!! He's a national treasure at the very least!!!!!!!

4 out of 5 stars Deserves at least 4 stars.......2006-11-16

For all you folks [reviewers] who were disappointed by this cd: LIGHTEN UP! The album is simply not what you hoped/expected it might be. The presentation as "Les Paul and Friends" was misleading as the music does not focus on the guitar playing of Les in a polite easy going way. Instead what you get is a fresh and well recorded collection of some truly great rock and R&B. Les himself strongly approved of the result of this collaboration. Get this cd and crank it up!

1 out of 5 stars where's Jimmy?.......2006-07-23

What?? A Les Paul tribute without Jimmy Page? You must be joking! If Jimmy were in on the sessions, he would've made sure there was more Les!

1 out of 5 stars One esxpects to hear Les Paul.......2006-07-19

When one purchases a recording with Les Paul's name on it, one expects to hear Les Paul.

Except for one track, Caravan, Les Paul may as well be an indistinguishable background musician.

Shame because Caravan is brilliant. This 90 year old man has not lost his playing ability, and it would have been better off to play songs from his old trio or with Mary Ford, and having a guest vocalist, BUT NO EXTRA GUITAR PLAYERS, or have cd made similar to the recordings he made with Chet Atkins, where one can hear Paul.

The only pleasant surprise is hearing how well Neal Schon (of Journey) can play. Even Peter Frampton, a brillant player who sacrifices his guitar playing for his pop tune, is a dud on this session.

Perhaps any recordings made of Paul's current club dates will show up, as they will better represent him than this does.

Overall, the songs are good and the playing by others is very good, but it is not a Les Paul recording and, given other reviews, has deceived a number of people
Edith Piaf: Her Greatest Recordings 1935-1943
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Edith Piaf: Her Greatest Recordings 1935-1943
Edith Piaf
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ASIN: B000001HIM
Release Date: 1995-07-18

Tracks:

  1. Mon Legionnaire
  2. Un Coin Tout Bleu
  3. Mon Coeur Est Au Coin D'Une Rue
  4. Le Grand Voyage Du Pauvre Negre
  5. Ballade De Mr. Browning
  6. C'Etait Une Histoire D'Amour
  7. On Danse Surma Ma Chanson
  8. De L'Autre Cote De La Rue
  9. C'Est Toi Le Plus Fort
  10. Fais-Mois Valser
  11. Paris-Mediterranee
  12. Mon Apero
  13. Le Fanion De La Legion
  14. Mon Amant De La Coloniale
  15. Entre St. Ouen Clingancourt
  16. L'Etranger
  17. C'Etait Un Jour De Fete
  18. Les Momes De La Cloche
  19. Elle Frequentait La Rue Pigalle
  20. C'Est Lui Que Mon Coeur A Choisi
  21. L'Accordianiste

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Edith Piaf: Both Recordings.......2007-05-17

Edith Piaf: 30th AnniversaireI bought both of these recordings for my husband. It was one of the better presents I ever got for him. He is throughly enjoying both of them.

5 out of 5 stars Edith Piaf.......2007-02-17

What a delight to hear Edith Piaf's lovely voice! Lovely songs, and it is well done.

5 out of 5 stars A Good Second Piaf.......2005-10-01

Once she has won your heart, you will want this collection to hear how she developed as a performer -- and came to be a great symbol of France in the 20th Century

4 out of 5 stars casual music listener.......2005-09-10

Adds depth to a music collection; sound quality of old recording makes it interesting

5 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised.......2005-08-12

Having heard a song by Edith Piaf while watching the movie "Saving Private Ryan" and being captivated by the sound of her voice, I decided to venture into a completely new direction in my listening library. I must admit that I have not been able to take this CD out of any player that happens to be around me! Even though I have no idea of the lyrics, Ms. Piaf has the ability to draw you in and make you feel like you understand exactly what she is saying. She is joyful, tragic, coy, sad, dramatic, and ultimately she leaves me with the feeling of her devotion to her art and her time in history.
Songs That Got Us Through WWII
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A hit with the WWII generation
  • great compilation of 40's music.
  • Songs That Got Us Through WWII
  • My Review
  • Songs that got us through "the big one"...
 Songs That Got Us Through WWII
Various Artists
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ASIN: B0000032SP
Release Date: 1990-03-16

Tracks:

  1. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrew Sisters
  2. I'll Be Seeing You - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
  3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Never No Lament) - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
  4. Till Then - Mills Brothers
  5. G.I. Jive - Johnny Mercer
  6. I'll Walk Alone - Martha Tilton
  7. When The Lights Go On Again (All Over The World) - Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra
  8. Yours - Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
  9. Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive - Johnny Mercer
  10. I Don't Want To Walk Without You - Harry James & His Orchestra
  11. I Wonder - Louis Armstrong
  12. Long Ago (And Far Away) - Jo Stafford
  13. I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You) - Ink Spots
  14. (There'll Be Blue Birds Over)The White Cliffs Of Dover - Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
  15. Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer - The Song Spinners
  16. Sentimental Journey - Les Brown & His Orchestra
  17. Waitin' For The Train To Come In - Peggy Lee
  18. It's Been A Long, Long Time - Harry James & His Orchestra

Album Description

They may have rationed meat, milk, canned goods, and gasoline, but there was no limit to the musical talent during World War II. Morale-boosting sounds on the home front and "over there" were one of the Allies' most potent weapons. WWII gave birth to many of the 1940s' most popular artists and songs, as well as many of the most important independent record labels. Songs That Got Us Through WWII is the first of a two-volume series collecting the hits that kept the home fires burning and brought a little bit of America to the G.I.s overseas. Compiled and developed by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Vera, Vol. 1 features many of the era's biggest artists, including The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, Harry James, and many more.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A hit with the WWII generation.......2007-07-15

We played this CD at a family reunion honoring our elders (who either fought in WWII or were married to those who fought). It was a hit. The tunes ranged from bouncy to sentimental, but all were enjoyable.

4 out of 5 stars great compilation of 40's music........2007-03-18

i was born in 1961, but like the geeky audiophile that i am, i have eagerly dug into all the decades that have produced recorded music. i always thought that the forties were one of the weaker decades out there when it comes to sonic delights. so why do i love the two volumes of "songs that got us through wwii" so much? rhino records has a lot to do with it. as all audiophiles of the cd age now, rhino is one of the best outfits around when it comes to compilations of music. on these 2 wonderful discs from the forties, they have done it again. pure pleasure is to be had here. one drifts back to another time, across decades, to experience the popular songs of another american culture. this is a perfect introduction to that decade for anyone. having heard these two volumes, i can't wait to give the forties another chance. i am being won over, i think. thanks rhino.

5 out of 5 stars Songs That Got Us Through WWII.......2007-01-04

When my mother heard this CD that I played on a recent road trip, she sang along with every one! She loved it so much that I bought one for her, plus the second one in the set. The selections are great (variety of songs and artists) and recording quality very good considering a lot of these were recorded 60 years ago. This is a great CD for anyone over 50 who grew up with this music or listened to their parents play it.

5 out of 5 stars My Review.......2006-11-20

The songs on this CD are the songs I loved listening & singing to when I
was a young teen. Wonderful CD!!!

5 out of 5 stars Songs that got us through "the big one"..........2006-11-20

World War II was the most catastrophic in history. Fifty-five million people were killed in just five years. Music had the power to make people feel better even when life was this rough; and this CD proves it.

The CD starts on a strong upbeat note with The Andrews Sisters belting out "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Vic Schoen and his orchestra perform the musical arrangement which packs a big punch! I like this song for its "swing" feel and its playfulness at the same time.

The next song, "I'll Be Seeing You," switches right away to the sadder aspects of war. This classic tearjerker song deals with the pain two lovers or spouses experience when one must go to war. Frank Sinatra sings this beautifully. Other songs that deal with the pain and stress of war include "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" performed flawlessly by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra; "I'll Walk Alone" by Martha Tilton and "I Don't Want To Walk Without You" sung by Helen Forrest with Harry James and his Orchestra.

The CD also gives us songs that express hope for a quick end to the war so that a sense of normalcy can return. I love the beautiful "When The Lights Go On (All Over The World)" and "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover." These are truly classic pop vocals.

"G.I. Jive" and "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive" are great upbeat songs, too. Terrific!

The CD has a solid ending with the touching "It's Been A Long, Long Time" sung by Kitty Kallen with Harry James and his Orchestra performing the musical arrangement.

The quality of the remastering could be better. Throughout the CD there is a lot of surface noise and it is obvious that these songs were recorded a very long while ago. However, in the liner notes there is a note that these recordings were remastered before superior technology was available to reduce surface noise. I considered giving this CD 4 1/2 stars for this but the songs are so good that this will be a five star review.

Bill Vera contributes an informative essay for the liner notes and there are several great photos of the artists on this CD. You also get the song credits and the date each hit was released. Excellent!

Overall, this is a great CD for people who love American pop classics from the World War II era and big band vocals in general. I highly recommend this CD; and if you like it then I suggest you try volume two of Songs That Got Us Through World War II. May you enjoy this nostalgic CD as much as I did!

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Hymn to Love: All Her Greatest Songs in English
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Huge surprise!
  • Better in French
  • Handy reference for lyric meanings in English
 Hymn to Love: All Her Greatest Songs in English
Edith Piaf
Manufacturer: Angel Records
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ASIN: B0000C8WYE
Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

  1. Hymn To Love
  2. One Little Man
  3. La Vie En Rose (Version Anglaise)
  4. Chante Moi (Version Anglaise)
  5. Simply A Waltz
  6. My God
  7. Don't Cry
  8. Autumn Leaves
  9. I Shouldn't Care
  10. The Three Bells
  11. 'Cause I Love You
  12. My Lost Melody
  13. Heaven Have A Mercy
  14. No Regrets
  15. Lovers For A Day (Live)
  16. Heureuse (Live)

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Frankly, it feels a bit weird to listen to Edith Piaf perform in English. There aren't many singers so associated with a country as Piaf is with France. And yet she did record some of her hits in English in an attempt to facilitate her career in the United States. While newcomers to the singer's oeuvre should start with her French albums, this CD is fascinating for advanced Piaf listeners. Most of the sides were cut 1950 and show Piaf in fine vocal form on tracks such as "La vie en rose" (she switched from English to French for the title) and "Autumn Leaves" ("Les feuilles mortes"), a strangely compelling hybrid that alternates between French and English. Piaf was certainly more at ease singing in French, but her charismatic sense of drama could break through in just about any language. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Collection of the "Little Songbird's" Hits that She Re-recorded in English.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Huge surprise!.......2007-05-12

What an unbelievable surprise - and joy - to discover Edith Piaf singing in English, and sometimes songs which she never sang in French! Her accent is ten times worse than mine... but the voice remains, outstanding!

3 out of 5 stars Better in French.......2007-01-06

I think Edith Piaf was one of the world's great chanteuses. However, she loses a lot in translation. Whereas her songs in French are effective, touching and powerful, in English they are somewhat bland. Perhaps this has to do with the translations which almost always water down the French. Perhaps it is because her command of English is not great. In any case, for the REAL Piaf, buy anything she recorded in French--you will be transported.

3 out of 5 stars Handy reference for lyric meanings in English.......2005-12-13

This is a nice enough album. I think she sounds a lot nicer in French, but some of these songs are fun, and if you have enjoyed some of her original music and been curious what they might mean in English, this is one way to get a sense of them. Of course, it would be nicer if all the albums came with liner pages of lyrics but they don't. (Edith Piaf sings clearly enough in French that even an amateur language scholar can try to follow the songs by ear however.) I bought this album when I bought "The Voice of the Sparrow," and while I like that one a lot better, and can listen to it more, this one is handy to have. If you do like lyrics in translation, you might also like to check out the music of Joni James and Nana Mouskoura. Their voices are very different from hers, but the multi-lingual aspect is fun.
What's New
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B000002H1F
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. What's New
  2. I've Got A Crush On You
  3. Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
  4. Crazy He Calls Me
  5. Someone To Watch Over Me
  6. I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
  7. What'll I Do
  8. Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)
  9. Good-Bye

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best girl singer out there.......2007-04-12

Haven't found a genre she can't sing. What'll I Do is worth the price of the CD.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet!.......2007-03-01

Linda has a smooth, soothing, sweet and rich voice that matches well with these numbers. A natural for this genre of good old sentimental jazz numbers! She draws you in and wraps you up in the warmth of her voice.

5 out of 5 stars Great Singer-Great Orchestra.......2007-02-26

Riddle and Ronstadt recorded these albums at a time when Nelson Riddle was nearing the end of his life. Linda knew it based upon the feeling that she puts forth in these standards. Riddle's arrangements are impeccable. He arranged beautifully for the string section but used some outstanding soloists in Bob Cooper (tenor), Plas Johnson,(tenor) Warren Luehning (trumpet) and Chancey Welch.(trombone) to embrace Linda's solos. Welch's solos are tastefully played with a smooth, mellow tone. He represents the epitome of an artist playing the trombone. This is a great album.

5 out of 5 stars Linda Goes to Standards.......2007-02-08

I am just now purchasing the combined CD's, which Amazon is offering as a special. I am so happy that it is out in CD, because I have the record and let's face it who listens to records anymore? I remember when it first came out. It was the first time Linda Ronstadt sang standards. It is such a wonderful marriage of talents Linda Ronstadt and the Nelson Riddle's Ochestra. I think she is so talented and can do anything from Country to Rock to Opera. At that time I think she was not given the credit or recognition. People thought the record would not be accepted. Well wow, it was a fantastic hit and she went on to make a couple of standard albums. Soooo, I can't wait to get the cd's and listen on my Ipod. I guess this is a first, reviewing the cd before I got it.

5 out of 5 stars What's New - Linda Ronstadt & the Nelson Riddle Orchestra.......2006-11-07

I have known Linda Ronstadt from a CD of Mexican Music and the present CD is entirely up to expectations.

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  2. People Power in the Disco Hour [Import]
  3. Pogue Mahone
  4. Push
  5. Rage in Eden
  6. (Reach for The) Sunrise, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]
  7. Reach Up for the Sunrise
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  9. Retune Your Fortune
  10. Run to the Water

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A Royal Songbook: Spanish Music from the Time of Columbus

10 Vascas Melodies for Piano & Orch (1956)

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Anthology [Import]

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African American Folk Songs & Rhythms

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10 Anos De Exitos

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1963 Theatre des Capucines [Live] [Import]

700 Deep [Explicit Lyrics]

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