20: Singles & EPs '94-'96 [Original recording remastered]

Editorial Reviews
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It's hard to understand how the Coral became a critical and commercial phenomenon while Gorky's remain a footnote in rock history. In the mid-'90s, the Carmarthen teenagers displayed many of the same attributes as the Coral: a faintly alarming eclecticism that usually coalesces into psychedelic folk-rock, a proud disconnection from prevailing trends, and a quirky sense of humor. While their later work is also excellent, collection of early recordings may prove to be their most satisfying set. Rustic disorientation is spattered by the odd splenetic outburst: a cover of Soft Machine's "Why Are We Sleeping?" provides a suitable map of the general territory. But the magic of Gorkys lies also their oddness and unpredictability. So "The Game of Eyes" is a baroque pop classic, roughly resembling "The Monster Mash" covered by Pink Floyd, while "Heart of Kentucky" seeks to graft Krautrock onto country music, and just about gets away with it. Daftness and naivety have rarely been so beguiling. --John Mulvey

Tracks:

Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
I Wanna Come Back to You
Going Down Slow
Make a Dream Come True
Heart Mender
Talking in Your Sleep
Too Good to Throw Away
Cry Me a River
I Still Miss Someone
Dreaming My Dreams With You
Someday Soon
Hello I Love You
Right in the Palm of Your Hand
Beyond You
Woman's Heart (Is a Handy Place to Be)
I'll Get Over You
Coming Closer
I'll Do It All over Again
When I Dream
Paintin' This Old Town Blue

Customer Reviews:

Crystal Gayle 20 Great Love Songs.......2006-07-03

Thanx for the quick delivery. All her greats are on here plus unknown ones,but good ones.

Oldies but Goodies.......2005-10-17

Call me sentimental, but I love highly emotional songs, especially when sung well by a female singer who loves to sing.
As such, this album's title speaks for itself.
"Don't it make my brown eyes blue" makes my green eyes red;
"Someday soon" always elicits a tear or two;
"I still miss someone" evokes some sad memories.
Mind you, I could do without "When I dream" (too sappy even for me).
In other words, this album reflects the best of the pop-country crossover genre, of which Crystal Gayle is surely one of the originators

A GREATEST HITS COLLECTION.......2003-06-03

In the seventies Crystal Gayle (Loretta Lynn's younger sister) was one of the most successful crossover country artists and this valuable collection explains why. It contains her massive 1977 hit Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue plus the next year's number one, Heart Mender. In addition, there are the soulful slow ballads I Still Miss Someone, Talking In Your Sleep and When I Dream, the wistful Someday Soon and another big hit, the catchy Hello I Love You. And if those weren't enough, the melodic beauties Dreaming My Dreams, Too Good To Throw Away and Cry Me A River are superb too. It's a pity the brilliant songs Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For? and Wayward Wind from the album When I Dream have been omitted, but that's my only complaint. This is a wonderful anthology of quality country-pop containing gems aplenty.

Super Hits........2002-04-15

The BEST Crystal Gayle collection around. This album is quite generous . . . concerning some other skimpy compilations available on the market.
The recordings and Crystal's vocals are splendid.
You can never get tired of listening to "Beyond You" & "I Wanna Come Back To You".
Strictly Recommended.

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Humanity in Song and Generosity of Spirit
not satisfied
Only one of the 3 songs is worth it.
Honorable intentions, Original lineup awesome, pitiful redo
This is so overwhemingly bad

Do They Know It's Christmas
Band Aid 20
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006I0S6C
Release Date: 2004-12-14

Tracks:

Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20
Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid
Do They Know It's Christmas? (Performed At Live Aid, 1985) - Band Aid

Customer Reviews:

Humanity in Song and Generosity of Spirit.......2007-01-26

"Its knowledge is beyond intellect
And its actions are driven by compassion
Hope is wisdom"
(Excerpt from author Kirby Thibeault's poem Hope in his book titled Wealth)

Do They Know It's Christmas is an act of love and hope directed toward the betterment of all of humanity. The song was motivated by a compassion, a love for humanity, and a generosity of spirit that resonates and inspires like no other form of communication. This is the meaning of existence, and of human integrity in an active condition.

There exists on this planet individuals who have achieved what Maslow terms a state of self-actualization. These individuals exist in every nationality, in every faith, and in every walk of life.

Like a silent calling, a greater social conscience is directing itself toward the goal of the betterment of all of humanity. In essence, the seeking of higher states of spiritual awareness helps to nurture the flowering of love, hope, sincerity of thought, and understanding that otherwise would be amiss. It is a social universal conscience, a letting go of self -- a letting go of the illusion of ego in favor of a greater love... a global love... a self love... an integral identification with the feelings, hopes, and concerns of others.

We all feel it. We all know the feeling that arises when we perform acts of love, sincerity, kindness, and integrity. We all know the feeling that arises when we inspire another, when we encourage another's positive self-development, when we affirm another's self-worth and -value. Such actions contribute to the betterment of all of humanity.

"Life is about helping and caring
Not rejecting and criticizing
Learn how to accept and you will learn how to love"
(excerpt from author Kirby Thibeault's poem Awakening in his book titled Wealth)

This is the true meaning of Wealth. We all feel it in each and every moment -- with every action, deed, thought, dream, hope, reason, and word: "Accordingly, it is our responsibility as individuals and as a species to always attempt to help bring out the best in each and every one of us which is accomplished by seeing, or realizing the inherent 'wealth' that all of humankind possesses" --passage taken from Kirby Thibeault's acknowledgement section of his book titled Wealth --

These are the spiritual and inspirational views taught to me by Kirby Thibeault, author of the book "Wealth."

Do They Know It's Christmas is a song of celebration, felt within the social conscience and beyond the finite nature of existence. It is a universal act of love and caring, performed through a wisdom beyond knowledge:

"It unites humanity through its desire for good
Hope is love"
(excerpt from Kirby Thibeault's poem titled Hope from his book Wealth)

not satisfied.......2007-01-20

I have not received this item. When will I recieve this item?
How long will this take?

Only one of the 3 songs is worth it........2007-01-06

The original Band Aid version of Do They Know It's Christmas is on here, and that makes the purchase of this album worth it. There are 2 other versions of the song on here - one live, and one by "Band Aid 20" ...whoever they are. The live version is pretty good...but the other one, stinks. I just replay the original song anyway. Since you can't find the song on Napster, it's worth buying if you're a fan.

Honorable intentions, Original lineup awesome, pitiful redo.......2006-12-20

Do They Know It's Christmas? really is more of a novelty song than a Christmas tune. It was always intended to raise awareness of the famine that had swept Ethiopia in 1984. Bob Geldoff and Midge Ure and the whole Band Aid had their hearts in the right places, but in retrospect AND in foreward thinking, it's sadly a waste of time. Any money that is ever sent to the various oppressed countries in Africa never reaches those for whom it is intended. The governments are so corrupt that they steal the money for the politicians and continue to let their people suffer.

As for the 1984 song...I love it but not because of its message or because it's a lovely Christmas tune (which it is not). I love it because it is a miracle that all of the really BIG performers out of Britain (and some of them were HUGE folks!) came together and sang on this one song. You have groups of such diametrically opposed style coming together to sing for one song! How cool is that?!

Now the remake in 1984 and the one in 2004, well, they're just....not good. They're slick and empty attempts at cashing in on the fame of the first version.

In the U.S. many of these performers were not known at all, but in Britain, these groups were big stuff.

Get this for the original song and forget about the vapid remakes. Fortunately, not only do we get the original but we get the live version of the original.

This is so overwhemingly bad.......2005-12-24

First of all, the song "Do they know it's Christmas" is one of the worst songs ever written ("there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime" -- but when does it ever snow in Africa at Christmas?) In a continent that's mostly Muslim anyway, no, Bob, they don't know it's Christmastime because they don't celebrate the holiday. This is a patronizing, Euro-centric song with a banal melody, trite lyrics and a smug, simplistic and paternalistic sentiment. The old version was completely devoid of women singers, making it not just Euro-centric but male-centered. The original version was also geared to the young pop stars of mid-80s -- Simon Le Bon, Boy George, Bono etc.

Macca didn't sing on the original, why should he sing now? Teh question is: why is this single being re made? It was bad enough to begin with. This new version is overproduced with a hopeless attempt to be hip and current. It fails miserably.

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Tears Don't Fall
Bullet for My Valentine
Manufacturer: Bmg/20:20
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Binding: Audio CD

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Zigzag: 20 Junkshop Soft Rock Singles 1970-1974

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A Fine Album
Another Winner in the Series

Zigzag: 20 Junkshop Soft Rock Singles 1970-1974
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rpm Records UK
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000AJ5SV
Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

Pinball - Brian Protheroe
Wherewithall - Clifford T. Ward
You're Not Smiling - Howard Werth
Chinese Restaurant - Sarstedt Brothers
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - Tim Rose
Doomo - Ellis
Why Is Everybody Going Home? - Leo Sayer
Yesterdays Hero - English Rose
Goodbye Suzie - John Howard
It's Not Easy - Neil MacArthur
Beat the Reaper - Laurie Styvers
Home Is Where You Find It - Ray Fenwick
Queen of the Good Time - Ewan Stephens
Everything Changes - Lesley Duncan
Lord I Don't Have the Time - Mike Hurst
We Can Give It a Try - Ewan Stephens
Let It Roar - Michael d'Abo
And in the Morning - Jake
One Way Ticket - Curtiss Maldoon
One More Mile to Freedom - John Carter

Album Description

Full Title - Zigzag - 20 Junkshop Soft Rock Singles 1970-1974. 2003 compilation inspired by the legendary music magazine of the same name. Featuring 20 collectable tracks, many never before on CD, from artists including Ellis, Tim Rose, Patches, Clifford T. Ward, Howard Werth (with Audience), Laurie Styvers, John Howard, Guest & Edwards, Mike d'Abo, Neil Macarthur, & many more. Includes foldout sleeve with notes & many photos. RPM.

Customer Reviews:

A Fine Album.......2003-12-12

Worth buying even if only for the three terrific lost gems, "You're Not Smiling" by Audience, "Beat the Reaper" by Laurie Styvers and Brian Protheroe's "Pinball".

Another Winner in the Series.......2003-11-11

RPM's Lipsmakin' 70's series is turning out to be among the best stuff i've purchased this year--this and the "Velvet Tinmine" collection are both highly recommended for pure pop fans!

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One of the all-time best!
Its worth the money if ya have a cd burner or want a poster
What a Song!
I love this song
Awesome song!

Real World (Australian Import)
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3 a.m. [Live]

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Australian Exclusive Release featuring a Bonus Limited Edition Poster. Tracks: Real World, Long Day (Live), and Three Am (Live).

Customer Reviews:

One of the all-time best!.......2001-06-24

I grew up on the Beatles and knew some groups before them and most all groups after them. MB20 and "Real World" rank up with the best of them. This song is one to really touch the soul. I especially enjoy it while doing a heavy exercise class--feeling great and hearing this song on top of it makes for a special experience. "Real World" is a Real Song by Real People.

Its worth the money if ya have a cd burner or want a poster.......2001-01-14

Actually, Its worth it for me because i am one of the biggest mb20 fans in the world. +, like I said, you can add the bonus songs, acoustic live versions of "Long Day" and "3am" to an mb20 compilation, and comes with a free small poster. "Real World" is not one of mb20's greatest songs however, so i didn't give this cd a "5". Your money is better spent on "Bent" or "If You're Gone", which are better songs, with better live tracks on the singles.

What a Song!.......2000-07-26

This is such a great song. I recommend this CD.

I love this song.......1999-04-19

I'm not sure why. It's not that original. But the enthusiasm of the band for their music comes through. What does it mean? It means, "Let's go out and sing a song." That's what current music is all about. If you want meaning, listen to some real music, like Mozart or Beethoven. But if you want some fun music to listen to, get this.

Awesome song!.......1999-04-06

"Real World" definitely lives up to its name. It is a song which links its lyrics to everyday life. The listeners can really relate to it. It is a nice song to relax to at the end of a hard day.

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19-20-20
The Grates
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Sweet Troubled Soul
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So the consensus is that "Like A Prayer" makes it worth it.
Electro Industrial classic...
Amazing, Simply Amazing...
Get it for "Like a prayer"
Buy this for the cover of "like a prayer" if nothing else

On the Run
Bigod 20
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Customer Reviews:

So the consensus is that "Like A Prayer" makes it worth it........2001-12-09

Echoing the opinions of the previous reviewers, I'd say that Bigod 20's cover of Madonna's "Like A Prayer" is the real reason for purchasing this single. If you like "On The Run" (and it is a worthwhile song), then try to uncover an out-of-print copy of the full length album "Steel Works!", because it's got "On The Run" plus other great songs, like their second claim to fame, "The Bog". The prolific remixes of "On The Run" on this single are fairly unoriginal and annoying after three of them in a row. "Tschirm Tschikwirk", the other non-album track, is just a lot of noise...

Electro Industrial classic..........2000-03-21

The "Like a Prayer" is club classic at its best. Scratchy vocals and a thumping beat give this song more life and speed than Madonna ever intended. However, do not forget the A side of this single "On The Run." The Starry clubbing and Turbo mixes are a great jump start to any Saturday night clubbing. The electro beats and speed of this song will get you going and your body moving. Highly recommended.

Amazing, Simply Amazing..........1999-10-05

...I have been obsessed with the Lyke A Virgen single since I heard it all that tyme ago... ...And I finally found a place to purchase after many a soul told me it could not be done... ...I could care less for the On The Run Mixes... ...It's LAV that I'm after...

Get it for "Like a prayer".......1999-07-26

I must agree, the remix of "Like a prayer" is well worth the price. The other tracks are okay, but not as good as "Apotheosis" (is that even available anymore? It's awesome.)

Buy this for the cover of "like a prayer" if nothing else.......1999-04-24

This is one of those cd's that is impossible to find, most of the people i talked to said it was discontinued, but it is well worth the six bucks for the "Like a Prayer" cover alone. The rest of the cd is quality as well, but "Like a Prayer" is definately the high point.

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20 Good Reasons

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Release Date: 2007-03-20

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Thirsty merc have been recording over the past twelve months and the outcome is a powerful melody-driven second album, 'slideshows'. The first single from the album is the emotionally charged and instant classic '20 good reasons'. With a classic radio sound, thirsty merc have become much-loved live favourites at venues around the country and across the airwaves, so it's easy to see why their new single, '20 good reasons', is the #1 most added track to radio across australia.

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Gorky's Forever, mutha****er

20: Singles & EPs '94-'96
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
Manufacturer: Sbme Castle Us
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ASIN: B00008O32S
Release Date: 2003-04-01

Tracks:

Merched Yn Neud Gwallt Eu Gilydd
Bocs Angelica
Mewn
When You Laugh at Your Own Garden in a Blazer
The Game of Eyes
Pentref Wrth Y Mor
Cwpwrdd Sadwrn
Miss Trudy
Methu Aros Tan Haf
Eira
Why Are We Sleeping?
Gewn Ni Gorffen
12 Impressionistic Soundscapes
If Fingers Were Xylophones
Moon Beats Yello
Pethau
Lucy's Hamper
Heart of Kentucky
Sdim Yr Adar Yn Canu
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It's hard to understand how the Coral became a critical and commercial phenomenon while Gorky's remain a footnote in rock history. In the mid-'90s, the Carmarthen teenagers displayed many of the same attributes as the Coral: a faintly alarming eclecticism that usually coalesces into psychedelic folk-rock, a proud disconnection from prevailing trends, and a quirky sense of humor. While their later work is also excellent, collection of early recordings may prove to be their most satisfying set. Rustic disorientation is spattered by the odd splenetic outburst: a cover of Soft Machine's "Why Are We Sleeping?" provides a suitable map of the general territory. But the magic of Gorkys lies also their oddness and unpredictability. So "The Game of Eyes" is a baroque pop classic, roughly resembling "The Monster Mash" covered by Pink Floyd, while "Heart of Kentucky" seeks to graft Krautrock onto country music, and just about gets away with it. Daftness and naivety have rarely been so beguiling. --John Mulvey

Customer Reviews:

Gorky's Forever, mutha****er.......2005-12-25

I totally was turned onto these guys from a friend who found out I was completely obsessed with Belle and Sebastian. They're weird, different, totally unrelenting. I like to think of them as the other side of Super Furry Animals, and if you like SFA as much as me then you'll enjoy these guys as a companion piece. Country Folk, rock and stone age Beatles feelings. Honestly it sounds like music that they would play as background music in kindergarten when people are fingerpainting, it's fun and it's stunning. Be careful while listening you just might learn something. I still can't figure out what language they are speaking but (it's Welsh) I'm getting sick of people singing in English in my music anyway.

(I had to edit this later because the band is welsh and I didn't know that at the time I wrote this.)

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