20th Century Masters [Box set] [Import]

Product Description:
10 CD Wallet Box featuring the great conductors: Furtwangler, Toscanini, Von Karajan and more. Recordings are from the 1940s and 1950s. 2005.

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Average customer rating: A must have for Les Paul enthusiasts A talent ready to explode A throwaway Five stars for music...one star for length Little-known Les Paul

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Les Paul Les Paul Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of the Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition The Jazz Collector Edition: Les Paul Trio Les Paul & Mary Ford - All-Time Greatest Hits Very Best Of Les Paul & Mary Ford Chester & Lester ASIN: B00005R8ET Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. Blue Skies
2. Begin The Beguine
3. Dream Dust
4. Dark Eyes
5. It's Been A Long, Long Time - Les Paul Trio
6. Hawaiian Paradise
7. Rumors Are Flying
8. Steel Guitar Rag
9. Somebody Loves Me
10. Guitar Boogie
11. Caravan
12. What Are You Doing New Years's Eve? - Les Paul Trio

Customer Reviews:

A must have for Les Paul enthusiasts.......2007-05-10

I suppose I am fortunate enough to have seen Les Paul live at the Iridium Jazz Club on Broadway in NYC on April 30, 2007 and aquire this CD and then have the cover autographed by Les Paul himself. His contribution as an inventor, innovator, musician and most importanlty a wholesome person is what makes his existance so very impacive to the music world.

This best of CD in my opinion is just a a sample of the rest of his best of material. Yes, this is a must have, but there is so much more out there of Les as well as it's hard to capture the man and his music in such a small sampling. Take for instance his work with Bing Crosby and other legends such as Chet Atkins who Les and Chey put out a Grammy winning album in one take (yes, one take - Amazing!).

I also suggest reading about the impact Les has had on many of the greatest musicians to play the guitar, including many of those not featured on thi CD such as Jimmy Page and others.

If you can ever make the trip to the Iridium, I highly recommend it. Les is getting any younger, and I am glad I had the chance t see this living legend play while he still is able to do so. Les is a class act and a gem to listen to.

A talent ready to explode.......2007-04-23

Before Les Paul landed at Capitol Records in the 50's, he recorded these sides as a small combo leader and sideman for Decca. I had never heard any of these before. Early recordings are often the most revealing. Finding these is a wonderful surprise!

There is nothing slick or contrived here. Just Les' wonderful talent in a very satisfying context. This cd showcases young Les Paul on the launching pad ready to take off on his amazing and influential career.

This cd will remain in my changer in heavy rotation.

A throwaway.......2002-08-31

A few weeks ago I heard a wonderful performance by Les Paul and Marian McPartland on her Public Radio jazz program, and I promptly ordered this CD. Much to my disappointment, it finally arrived. I found it to be, at best, soporific. I'll probably give it to my father-in-law, who may find an appreciative space for it on the shelf next to Lawrence Welk.

Five stars for music...one star for length.......2002-06-08

I see that the other reviewers are rating this CD on the basis of the wonderful music on it. I agree completely that it is nearly magical. However, one really wonders, could they only find 33 minutes worth of material to include on a "Best Of" for one of the most important and innovative American musicians ever? I think it is absolutely insulting to Les. His accomplishments could easily (and probably have) fill a boxed set. However, try to not let it bother you that you have been [messed over] by Decca/MCA and just enjoy the music. It is truely majestic.

Little-known Les Paul.......2001-11-03

Les Paul "The Best Of Les Paul - Millennium Collection" (MCA/Universal, 2001)

Guitar whiz Les Paul is best known for his groundbreaking 1950s pop/instrumental work on the up-and-coming Capitol label. This WWII-era material on Decca Records is relatively unknown to most music fans. Some of it is session work, with Paul adding some sweet licks to pop tunes sung by Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes, and the Andrews Sisters. Most of this album, though, is devoted to straight jazz recordings, mellow small-combo material with plenty of standards such as "Blue Skies" and "Begin The Beguine"... It's nice stuff, a bit off the beaten track, and a nice glimpse at his career in the years before he experimented with multitracking and all the other studio wizardry he's reknowned for pioneering.

Average customer rating: Classic Everly - A Must for all their Fans The BEST Everly Brothers album you will ever need, Everly Brothers, best of The Best

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Everly Brothers The Everly Brothers Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 20th Century Masters: The Best Of Buddy Holly (Millennium Collection) 20th Century Masters: The Best Of The Mamas & The Papas (Millennium Collection) 20th Century Masters: The Best Of The Platters (Millennium Collection) 20th Century Masters: The Best of Lesley Gore (Millennium Collection) Ricky Nelson - Greatest Hits ASIN: B0000YEE1M Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Bye Bye Love
2. Wake Up Little Susie
3. All I Have To Do Is Dream
4. Bird Dog
5. Devoted To You
6. ('Til) I Kissed You
7. Let It Be Me
8. When Will I Be Loved
9. Cathy's Clown
10. Walk Right Back
11. Crying In The Rain
12. On The Wings Of A Nightingale

Customer Reviews:

Classic Everly - A Must for all their Fans.......2007-02-18

Treat yourself to the sweet harmonies of the Everly Brothers, with a CD that has been remastered to underscore their pure sound. Played this for my musician son in law who was not familiar with their music and he is so impressed. All the hits are here, sounding better than ever. An outstanding addition to your collection --

The BEST Everly Brothers album you will ever need, .......2007-01-10

Long ago in californialand, i heard the last everly brothers "hit", on the wings of a nightingale, 1 time and i knew I HAD to have it. Took me about 20 years to find it, in this album. If you really like good music, with tight harmonies, good guitar work, words you can understand, a little bit of country and early rock to the still bitchin, fresh,updated sound of nightingale, then STOP RIGHT HERE and get this album. Enough said!

Everly Brothers, best of.......2007-01-09

The Millennium collection seems to have the songs I always want from a group or artist. The quality of the sound is there everytime. As the local music stores disappear it is good to be able to trust a system like this as I replace much of my vinyl for a CD collection. This CD gives me what I want for the Everly Brothers in one purchase.

The Best.......2004-04-01

Any fan who appreciates the Everly Brothers has to have
this album. The remastered sound is superb of course, but
the deciding factor on this one should be the inclusion
of their last hit, after more than 20 years had passed since
their previous one.
After the team reunited, one of their biggest fans wrote
a song especially for them. Paul McCartney wrote "Wings of
a Nightingale" for them, and it is a truly beautiful song
that displays their harmony at its best, and the song is
not usually found on other collections.
Get the best of all their classic early hits, plus this
last hit.
A must have for any fan.

Average customer rating: The Best of Leslie Gore Leslie Gore: The Best of Lesley Gore Wonderful Splendid! Not just bubblegum!

20th Century Masters: The Best of Lesley Gore (Millennium Collection) Lesley Gore Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Girl Groups | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Connie Francis 20th Century Masters: The Best Of Brenda Lee (Millennium Collection) The Ultimate Petula Clark The Best Of The Girl Groups, Vol. 1 The Best Of The Girl Groups, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00004YLPY Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. It's My Party
2. Judy's Turn To Cry
3. She's A Fool
4. You Don't Own Me
5. That's The Way Boys Are
6. I Don't Want To Be A Loser
7. Maybe I Know
8. Hey Now
9. Look Of Love
10. Sunshine Lollipops And Rainbows
11. My Town, My Guy And Me
12. California Nights

Customer Reviews:

The Best of Leslie Gore.......2007-07-23

Now this disc really takes this Baby Boomer back to the days when she was a major star. The music is still fun tro hear and to sing along with. This is the type music that grandparents should let their grand kids listen to once in a while compared to this Hip Hop whatever .

Dennis in Ky.

Leslie Gore: The Best of Lesley Gore.......2007-05-21

Best memories in this one. Johnny's Girl loves Leslie's music....how can she not? The Best! And California Nights tops it off.

Wonderful.......2007-05-15

Many years ago, I would have never even considered purchasing this collection, but a broadening of musical horizons can be a good thing. Not sure what's going on but lately the 50's and 60's, plus every pioneering band or artist in many genres of music I have been seeking out.

Everyone knows "It's My Party", but it was a couple songs "I Don't Wanna Be A Loser", and "Judy's Turn To Cry", and then one day I heard "You Don't Own Me" on the radio and that was all it took for me seek out this best of set from Gore; and really I believe I like or love every song on here. I guess it's her vocal delivery, her voice is fine, but it's just the style...it almost fits into an early alternative perhaps vibe that struck me, like something fresh even in the years 2006 and 07 since I first starting to really listen to her music. To be honest I'm pretty much fed up with todays female pop and/or top 40....nothing really grabs me other than a handful like KT Tunstall, Amy Winehouse, Beth Hart, Alanis Morissette, Aimee Mann to name a few. I'm a fan of Liz Phair, and of course some old school like Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Suzi Quatro also, so female singers and musicians is a big musical interest also of course.

That Lesley was so young when she made these records is indeed a major factor, and her views seem cut right from todays world, these songs seem written especially for her, and she does make them her own even there were the songwriting teams even back then even, that was probably the thing that spoiled it a bit for me, but Lesley was something like 16 or 17 years old around the time of these recordings I think and it's classic stuff from the 60's, and I just can't get enough so I'll take it over many of todays acts. Do yourself a favor and check her out, and hear some influential music from a different and sometimes not so different era, I did and really I'm glad I did.

Everything on here is amazing I think, not a subpar track to be found, all major hits for her, perfect if you want her chart toppers only, if you are brave I guess you could get an expanded version of her greatest all time minor hits also on another CD, but for my money this is all I need. 3 or 4 years ago I only new one song by her, and now I have 9 or 10 other favorites!

Splendid!.......2007-03-29

Lesley Gore had the ability to hit every note and make us long for her insight into love's complexity. All are worthwhile, but "Look of Love" is the cream of the crop "Here I stand, all by myself, watching him with someone else - bet he doesn't even know I'm here - wish I could hold back my tears ..." is right on target. The Phil Spector-like arrangement is over the top and adds to this superior song. But really, "She's a Fool" and "Maybe I Know" are classics in their own right - well sung, well phrased and, well, just perfect. This is a must-have for anyone longing for the days where the most thorny problem we faced was "who should I take to the sock hop."

Not just bubblegum!.......2007-03-10

The songs & the performer are from "my" era. I liked the music then & several of the songs have very well stood the test of time. All of them bring back great memories. You Don't Own Me could be considered an anthem by all of us girls of the '60s who were discovering that our mothers' lives didn't necessarily have to be patterns for the lives we were going to forge. A great walk down memory lane & my grown kids enjoy the music too: they grew up hearing it in our house.

Average customer rating: Best of What You Remember Edgy Eagles member with his best '80s hits Solo Collection is better The acid test The Heat Is On!

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Glenn Frey Glenn Frey Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Actual Miles: Henley's Greatest Hits Solo Collection Joe Walsh - The Definitive No Fun Aloud The End of the Innocence ASIN: B00004YLO4 Release Date: 2006-02-13

Tracks:

1. The Heat Is On
2. Smuggler's Blues
3. You Belong To The City
4. Sexy Girl
5. Love In The 21st Century
6. True Love
7. The Allnighter
8. The One You Love (Live)
9. Strange Weather
10. I've Got Mine
11. Soul Searchin'
12. Part Of Me, Part Of You

Customer Reviews:

Best of What You Remember.......2007-05-07

If you are a fan of the Eagles and can remember the original Miami Vice, this is the collection for you. Best of the sounds of what made the Eagles great and some story-telling like Smuggler's Blues. If you have old vinyl like I do and want to update to a CD or download to an digital player, this is a great way to get the best of his songs.

Edgy Eagles member with his best '80s hits.......2005-03-20

I still consider Glenn Frey as the edgy Eagles member--always taking chances with what he sings and performs. This album does a good job covering his 80s period of solo hits. I love The Heat Is On, Smuggler's Blues, True Love, All Nighter, Sexy Girl and others. But my favorite is You Belong to The City--perhaps the most 80s-sounding record, from the lyrics about neon lights to the rumbling keyboards, the dramatic bridges around the 3 minute part of the song and the Miami/South Beach song landscapes that helped spawn the Miami Vice tv show. There are no shades of other decades' influences in this song--this is a very 80s song in the attitude and decadence of that decade. Glenn Frey's best solo record to me. Frey shows shades of R&B in his voice on the rock driven album and he sounds so good at it. Next to Stevie Nicks, he's the next best second act in pop music following a 70s supergroup's huge success.

Solo Collection is better.......2003-09-15

Although the Eagles had disbanded, many of its members went on to solo careers. A popular member of the band to go on to a solo career was Glenn Frey. In the eighties, he shelled out a number of pop-rock masterpieces - now available in a single collection. Read on for my review of Twentieth Century Masters - The Best Of Glenn Frey.

PROS:
-This compilation is exactly what the casual fan will want. Frey's biggest solo hits were You Belong To The City, Smuggler's Blues, and The Heat Is On (written by the one and only Harold Faltermeyer), and they're all here!
-The previously unreleased tracks are good (but don't expect anything revolutionary from them.)
-The compilation doesn't just rely on the hits, there are a number of underrated masterpieces here as well.
-Many of these tracks originally appeared on soundtracks, so it's good to finally have them all in one place.

CONS:
-The tracks aren't all in the original release order (why do hits compilations do this!?)
-The compilation doesn't fill the eighty minutes that can fit onto a single CD.
-Partytown isn't here! What really makes me mad is they had room to fit it on here.
-This is a SOLO COLLECTION and nothing more, so don't buy this expecting to find any Eagles tracks.
-The CD that is actually entitled "Solo Collection" has more tracks.

OVERALL:
Despite a few complaints, this is an excellent hits package. Any fans of eighties pop-rock would be doing themselves a huge favor by picking up this compilation.

The acid test.......2001-05-30

I bought this based on Glenn Frey being a former Eagle, and the fact I liked a few songs, such as Smugglers Blues and Sexy Girl, with the hope that it might have some other good songs maybe in the Eagles vein.

I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of material. There are a number of high quality songs on this album such as The One You Love and Soul Searchin, and You belong to the city. Soul searchin also features some great harmonies reminiscent of The Eagles, but delivered by a female gospel choir.

So far it has passed the acid test, which is that I can listen to the whole album while driving my car without pushing the skip button once. That makes it a quality album in my book.

How does it differ from The Eagles? The production values are as good. The music itself is different, there is more use of different instruments such as the saxophone. I would say it is a little more progressive. The songs are very good. I highly recommend this album.

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The Heat Is On!.......2000-09-19

Glenn Frey comes flying back with all his old hits. The Heat Is On is one of the best songs on the world. Ever one should buy this album it is great!

Average customer rating: Excellent THE MILLENNIUM COLLESTION THE BEST OF THE COMMODORES Lady, They Were Brought Up More "Lionel Richie" than "Commodores" but... Nothing But The Hits

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Commodores The Commodores Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Earth Wind & Fire: Greatest Hits 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lionel Richie The Definitive Collection The Very Best of Kool & the Gang The Very Best of the Spinners ASIN: B00003002J Release Date: 1999-11-23

Tracks:

1. Sweet Love
2. Just To Be Close To You
3. Easy
4. Brick House
5. Three Times A Lady
6. Sail On
7. Still
8. Lady (You Bring Me Up)
9. Oh No
10. Nightshift
11. Machine Gun

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-03-29

I remember my father listening to these songs way back in the late 70s. After hearing them over and over, I got to like them too. Whenever I hear them on the radio now, it always brings good memories. My favorites "Easy," "you bring me up" and "Sail On." These songs are classics. Excellent melodies and vocals.

THE MILLENNIUM COLLESTION THE BEST OF THE COMMODORES.......2006-09-01

I WAS LOOKING FOR THE SONG OH NO AND I FINALY FOUND IT ON THIS CD. I CAN`T WAIT TO GET IT.THIS CD BRINGS ME BACK TO WHEN I WAS A KID.

Lady, They Were Brought Up .......2006-03-06

There are just so many times when it comes to making a good hits package, they can be either good or bad, but the cases with the 20th Century Masters Millenium Collection has been either a considered hit or miss when it comes to showcasing a artist definitively. That has been the case with so many acts like Joe Cocker and Rod Stewart and classic Motown legends like Diana Ross and The Temptations. For The Commodores, the group hasn't been around in years, but there is always the possibility of finding a good hits package all theirs, following the R&B legends from Alabama.

The Commodores 20th Century Masters Millenuim Collection is a simple and convient reflection behind one of the most unique R&B groups of the 70's and 80's. The collection does a really good job at highlighting Lionel Richie and company. The songs here are arguably as simple and definitive as you could expect. The compilation includes some great party anthems like Brick House and Machine Gun, as well as classic ballads like their tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson on Nightshift, Sweet Love to even simple ballads like Three Times A Lady and Easy. While there are a lot of great tracks here, there are a couple of disadvantages to the record. One of them is that the album overhadows tracks like the Funk track Girl, I Think The World About You and Zoom. Not only that, but the tracks on the collection weren't remastered as well as well as other collections like the 1997 Ultimate Collection of The Commodores.

Despite a few flaws, The Commodores 20th Century Masters Millenium Collection is a very simple and straight forward reflection of one of the best 70's groups of all time. This is a very inexpensive, but mostly well-thought out reflection of Lionel Richie & Company. If you are on a budget and really want to get your groove on, I absolutely suggest this great album.

Album Cover: B+

Songs: B

Price: A-

Remastering: C+

Overall: B 1/2-

More "Lionel Richie" than "Commodores" but..........2005-12-29

This 20th Century Masters is the best I've heard in the whole "20th century" series, but doesn't do too good a job at spanning the Commodores lifespan. Before Lionel Richie became a household name, The Commodores were mostly funk, as can be seen in "Brick House," the group's biggest hit, but beyond that song, the disc doesn't cover that side of the group very well at all.
But, I still give the compilation a perfect 5 star rating, because even though it covers a pretty narrow portion of the band, it covers the BEST portion. Lionel's ballads aren't nearly at the same level of genius as some of Marvin Gaye's or Stevie Wonder's greatest work, but I think they're just as enjoyable. Songs like "Sail On" and "Just To Be Close To You" will simply never get old.
I absolutely love this CD, it's one of the most played in my collection, but if you're looking for a true Commodores overview, you might want to look elsewhere.

Nothing But The Hits.......2004-04-23

A Good Deal for 5.99 at Costco! Has every major hit of the commodores career!

Average customer rating: Connie Francis Millennium Collection Oooh, my happiness !!! The Best of Connie Francis HO HUM Saint Francis.

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Connie Francis Connie Francis Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: 20th Century Masters: The Best Of Brenda Lee (Millennium Collection) 20th Century Masters: The Best of Lesley Gore (Millennium Collection) The Italian Collection, Vol. 1 Connie Francis - Where the Boys Are: 24 Greatest Hits Dion & Belmonts - Greatest Hits ASIN: B00002MYY7 Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

1. Who's Sorry Now
2. Stupid Cupid
3. My Happiness
4. Lipstick On Your Collar
5. Among My Souvenirs
6. Mama
7. Everybody's Somebody's Fool
8. My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own
9. Where The Boys Are
10. Breakin' In A Brand New Broken Heart
11. Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
12. Vacation

Customer Reviews:

Connie Francis Millennium Collection.......2007-05-29

This CD is Great!!! I forgot what a great singer Connie was and still is. It's wonderful to hear some of her all time hits like Stupid Cupid, Who's Sorry Now, etc. Takes me back to my high school days.

Oooh, my happiness !!!.......2007-03-09

Connie Francis possessed a wonderful voice when she was in her prime in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Her rich, warm and vibrant voice attracted much deserved attention wherever and whenever she performed. Connie performed later on in her life but the songs on this CD do indeed represent her very best work.

The CD starts off with one of Connie's signature songs entitled "Who's Sorry Now?" Connie breathes new life into this much older song; and her voice charms you as Connie expresses every little nuance in all the lyrics to this song. The musical arrangement reflects forethought; the chorus in the background adds a certain type of poignancy to this ballad. "Stupid Cupid," a song with a much more lighthearted set of lyrics, follows this. The melody is catchy and the arrangement again makes use of a chorus to enhance the beauty of the song. Connie sings this to perfection!

Other great ballads on this CD include "My Happiness" conducted by the very talented David Rose; the strings on this number complement the beauty of Connie's voice brilliantly. No wonder all of the songs on this track set charted very high! "Lipstick On Your Collar" boasts a somewhat happy, silly melody that belies the sadness Connie expresses as she sings of her man who cheated on her. "Among My Souvenirs" features Connie and the musicians in total harmony--fantastic! "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" deals with unrequited love; and "Where The Boys Are" explores Connie's desire to find her one true love.

"Mama" sports a beautiful musical intro; and Connie sings so sensitively about her late mother that you will invariably begin to think of your own mother. Many people will relate to this song; and the lyrics that are in Italian infuse this ballad with a bittersweet sentimentality that one rarely finds in even the greatest of ballads. Connie's voice is in perfect form; and the strings on this number add a certain dramatic effect that make you miss your own mother regardless of whether she is living apart from you or she has passed.

The CD ends very strong with the exceptionally upbeat "Vacation." I like how the remastering kept the slight echo effect of Connie's voice as she gleefully expresses the excitement of being young and free from school "under summer stars." This song packs such a wallop that you want to jump up and dance for joy just listening to it! The melody is so catchy that it is positively infectious; you won't forget this number anytime soon!

The liner notes have wonderful color photos of Connie and you also get an essay about Connie written by Joseph F. Laredo.

Connie Francis dominated the charts for several years in the late 1950s and early 1960s--and for good reason, too. Hers was a young, fresh voice that expressed so many emotions precisely the way people experienced them in real life. People could relate to Connie for her energy as well as the topics of which she sang.

I highly recommend this CD for fans of Connie Francis and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will treasure this CD, too.

The Best of Connie Francis.......2007-01-13

I enjoyed listening to the CD very much. I enjoy 'oldies' music but I just wish that for a millennium collection there would have been more selections on this CD. Still, I'm very glad that I purchased it.

HO HUM.......2006-05-20

Americans only seem to remember Connie for her many hits which was not her best material. It made her famous and rich and sent her career sailing farther than any other female singer. But the great Connie Francis can be found in her later work Try "Standards", the 3 South Africian collections (hard to get). You'll hear the REAL Connie. I am glad people are still buying her records, even if it is the oft time released hit collections, but she deserves better and should be acknowledged as the fine song stylist that she still is...as she currently tours and the audiences love her. Bravo Connie. You are one of the very few fine singers left that can still carry a tune. And boy can you carry it! WOW!

Saint Francis........2005-11-15

Connie Francis was the Maria Callas of Pop music. Her incredible popularity in the 1950's and early 1960's was unmatched.... she was the girl every father wanted for a daughter and every boy wanted for his girl. Her singular, sing-songy, heartbreaking voice was very similar to that of the great Patsy Cline's, partly in fact that not only did they both have that little "cry" in their voice, that almost no one can do successfully, but also in that they could take pretty much any material, no matter how minor, and make it good, sometimes great. But fame and popularity are usually followed by heartache, and Connie Francis' career was no exception. It was dominated and controlled, we later learned, by her domineering and controlling father, who made her every career decision, based on what he and the industry perceived to be her good-girl image. He famously kept a hawk-like watch on his precious commodity/daughter, including destroying the relationship with the person that she always referred to as the love of her life, Bobby Darin. Her career waned in the 1960's, due mostly to changing musical tastes, but she had forever carved out a solid niche as one of the most popular girl singers of the 20th century. She continued to perform in public, mostly in smaller venues. It was while appearing in such a place, in Westbury, New York, that the now famous, very violent sexual assault occurred , forever changing her life.
The great career, and, apparently, the great voice had ended. Bad marriages and bad business decisions followed, along with family tragedies. She retreated from public life, save for the occasional tabloid intrusion. Further publicity surrounded not only her lawsuit against The Westbury, where her assault occurred, but that the trauma of that event had caused her to permanently lose her voice. Her behavior was reported to be increasingly erratic. She further withdrew. She did not reappear for years, until she authored her auto-biography, where many of the facts from her pained past came to light. Anyone who saw her comeback on Dick Clark's show around this same period will never forget it. This girl that was so loved by so many had her voice back, and the audience reaction and the tears in Dick Clark's eyes were a natural, spontaneous, honest reaction to a totally unstaged, rare outpouring of genuine affection, that had more to do with sincere appreciation than in maybe the perfection or imperfection of her voice. About 10 years or so ago, a group of my friends and I saw that she was appearing in Ft.Lauderdale, so we thought we'd have a laugh and go see her, it'd be fun in a campy kind of way....very "Where The Boys Are." Well, any preconceived thoughts about the reasons why we were attending quickly gave way to awe at the way this lady had this audience in the palm of her hand from the moment she swept onstage. It wasn't a performance...she was there amongst friends that she knew loved and admired her. When she introduced her mother to the audience from the front row, then proceeded to sing one of her greatest hits, "Mama", directly to her in a voice that reached the heavens, well....there was not a closed jaw nor dry eye in the house, and the standing ovation that sprung up on the last incredible notes was only a reflex to true greatness. I have had very few moments like this in live performing, and I've seen alot of them. This is the kind of reaction and loyalty Connie Francis elicits, due not only in that she represents nostalgia for an increasingly bygone time and innocence, but that her natural talent and beautiful voice brought joy to so many, from grandmothers to teens to the troups in VietNam. This 20th Century Masters Collection is a good place not only to reacquaint yourself to the voice and songs that will undoubtedly bring a big smile to your face and a tear to your eye, but also for those not acquainted with this voice that was such a big part of Pop music , and allows her to remain one of the biggest selling female artists of all time. Though Connie Francis leads a very private life, and has been out of the spotlight for many years, her inherent dignity and musical legacy will always insure a big spot in the hearts of those millions that her music touched. God Bless you Dear Lady, and thanks for all the joy.

Average customer rating: Rare Earth Takes Me Back... A MUST BUY CD ONE OF MY FAVORITE CD's Rare Earth 20th Century Masters=Best Of Rare Earth GREAT CD

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rare Earth Rare Earth Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classic Masters The Collection In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida The Very Best of Deep Purple Steppenwolf: All Time Greatest Hits ASIN: B000058TD8 Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

1. Get Ready
2. I Just Want To Celebrate
3. (I Know) I'm Losing You
4. Born To Wander
5. Hey Big Brother
6. What'd I Say
7. Ma

Customer Reviews:

Rare Earth Takes Me Back..........2007-03-13

I just heard the 20-plus minute version of 'Get Ready' for the 1st time in over 20 years, on XM radio (the Boneyard) and it brought back memories of that time, growing up in S.F. We used to try to dance to the entire song,(hard to at times because of the changes in tempo)and falling down from side-aches and laughing too much. The whole cd is some of the best music of its' time. I just went out and bought it! Happy Memories.....

A MUST BUY CD.......2007-01-12

this collection of their hits are excellent in quality and sound and also in variety. i was always looking for the long versions of GET READY, I KNOW I'M LOSING YOU, AND MA. this cd has it all. very well satisfied with my cd.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE CD's.......2007-01-05

I grew up loving Rare Earth. Wish I could get a teeshirt. lol. I sing along in the car....especially loving Get Ready..but all the songs are fabulous. It's also one of my favorites to listen to when in a romantic setting. It revs me up. I have alot of wonderful memories listening to this one.

Rare Earth 20th Century Masters=Best Of Rare Earth.......2006-12-28

First Thing That Surprised Me About This CD Was The Quality Of The Sound! The Detail Was Great. I Am Surprised By The Quality Of The Masters Series, I Also Have Donna Summers Greatest Hits In This Series And It Is Also Very Well Done.
But Back To Rare Earth: Having, Get Ready and Ma on The Same CD Is Awesome. I have Not Heard Either Song For Some Time And It Was Really Great. I Have Ribbon/Planar Tweeters And The Guitar Solo From Get Ready Just Sizzles....AMAZING! Oh Yes! I Had To Adjust The Volume Slightly...Upwards That Is And Its OK To Adjust The Subwoofer Also. Good Party CD!!!

GREAT CD.......2006-12-24

AN EXCELLENT COLLECTION, I DRIVE NIGHTS AND THIS ONE KEEPS ME UP!! ONLY DRUM SOLO AS GOOD AS INNA-GODDA-DA-VIDA BY IRON BUTTERFLY.

Average customer rating: Don't let them slip by. Great Introduction to ARS Better than vinyl This porridge is just about right!

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Atlanta Rhythm Section Atlanta Rhythm Section Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Pablo Cruise Champagne Jam Firefall - Greatest Hits 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection 20th Century Masters: The Best of Steve Winwood (Millennium Collection) ASIN: B000051Y37 Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Doraville
2. So In To You
3. Champagne Jam
4. Crazy
5. Imaginary Lover
6. Angel (What In The World's Come Over Us)
7. Do It Or Die
8. Spooky
9. Neon Nites
10. Dog Days
11. I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight
12. Georgia Rhythm

Customer Reviews:

Don't let them slip by........2007-06-11

In the 1970's, the market place was swamped with south of the Mason-Dixon line musicians. If you need to expand your Southern Rock collection, Atlanta Rhythm Section MUST be in it!

Great Introduction to ARS.......2006-12-08

This is a great CD for people who would like a nice introduction to this very talented group. It has a nice choice of songs and the sound quality is excellent. What made ARS stand out so much in their was their lead singer, Ronnie Hammond. He has to be one of the underrated male vocalists ever. His voice is so beautiful, soulful and smooth. I just wish he hadn't retired from singing.

Better than vinyl.......2006-03-02

Great to hear these great songs by great band in a clear and fresh CD. ARS fans will like

This porridge is just about right!.......2001-05-24

The Millennium Collection series is a lot like Goldilocks at the Three Bears house. Sometimes the porridge is too hot - how can you possibly distill the career of The Who, The Jackson Five or even Bing Crosby into 10 tracks? Sometimes the porridge is too cold - calling Eddie Kendricks or Rita Coolidge a "Master" is just too much of a stretch.

This is one of those collections that is just about right. ALS were a very good mid-tempo, classic rock band of the mid-70's with solid songs, respectable vocals and very good arrangements. Sort of a Steely Dan-cum-Southern Rock combination. Their biggest hit was the soulful "So Into You" ("I am so into you I can't think of nothing else."), but they also made the top 40 with the onanistic implications of "Imaginary Lovers", "Doraville", the largely forgotten "Do It Or Die", and the wonderful uptempo "Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight". Also include is their cover of the Classic IV 60's hit "Spooky" ('Life sure is crazy with a spooky little girl like you.'), the band from who's ashes ALS rose. A little filler, but a nice, although not critical collection for 70's Classic Rock fans.

Average customer rating: The music of Jobim forever supplies us with the soundtrack to our passions... Excellent! Bossa Nova Best of the best Iam ready to relocate to Brazil.

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Antonio Carlos Jobim Antonio Carlos Jobim Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Astrud Gilberto Wave Antonio Carlos Jobim's Finest Hour Getz/Gilberto Tide ASIN: B0007WW38I Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Girl from Ipanema
2. Desafinado (Off Key)
3. SnSamba
4. Insensatez (How Insensitive)
5. Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved)
6. ua de Beber
7. Samba de Uma Nota Sne Note Samba)
8. Wave
9. Tide
10. Aguas de Mar(Waters of March)
11. Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
12. Passarim

Customer Reviews:

The music of Jobim forever supplies us with the soundtrack to our passions..........2007-06-09

Antonio Carlos Jobim weaved a magic spell with his music the way few songwriters ever can; and he sang wonderfully as well. He truly invented Bossa Nova music in the late 1950s with João Gilberto; and for this he deserves to be in the history books forever for his fine contributions to the world of music.

The CD starts off with the smash hit "The Girl From Ipanema." Astrud Gilberto, Joao Gilberto's wife, sings the part of the vocals that are English. Although some may say that Astrud "sang flat;" her voice imparted a sense of natural sensuality and honesty that few professional singers ever achieve. The Portuguese lyrics are also beautiful even if you don't understand precisely what they mean--this song is THAT good.

Another major early hit for Jobim follows; the song entitled "Desafinado (Off Key)" shines like gold. Jobim plays piano on "Desafinado (Off Key)" while both Astrud and João Gilberto sing to perfection. Stan Getz does a great saxophone solo on this classic track, too. In addition, "Só Danço Samba" continues the romantic, enchanting early '60s Bossa Nova flavor; Jobim is on guitar and again Stan Getz accompanies the rest of the crew with a flawless saxophone performance.

"Insensatez (How Insensitive)" features Astrud Gilberto once more as she sings the lyrics to this melancholy ballad. The Marty Paich Orchestra performs a very well done musical arrangement; and Jobim also plays guitar for this number.

"Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved);" Água De Beber" and "Samba De Uma Nota Só (One Note Samba)" provide us with three magical instrumental numbers. The sophistication of the musical arrangements showcase the genius of Jobim's music and artistry; and the Brazilian beat enchants you with its captivating beauty. I love those strings and the piano on "Samba De Uma Nota Só (One Note Samba)!" SMILE

"Wave" and "Tide" boast smooth as silk arrangements by Claus Ogerman and Eumir Deodato, respectively.

The CD track set ends fittingly with Jobim's "Passarim," a number from the late 1980s. The vocals on "Passarim" reflect great forethought and good judgment. In addition, the track set proceeds in chronological order; this illustrates the development of Jobim's artistry very well.

The liner notes include an essay about Jobim and his career by Steven Ivory; and you get the song credits and the years in which they were recorded. The artwork exceeds my expectations with good use of color and a great black and white picture of Jobim on the front cover.

I highly recommend this CD for Jobim fans and fans of Bossa Nova music everywhere. If you want to get acquainted with Jobim's work but you can only choose a single CD to buy you can't go wrong with this one.

Enjoy!!!

Excellent!.......2007-05-12

This CD took me right back to my days in the early 60s of babysitting for young couples and listening to all of their albums. If you like bossa nova, you couldn't ask for more than this CD. Jobim is the master.

Bossa Nova.......2007-03-29

I like Bossa Nova, beautiful music, and I like all the cd's I have purchased

Best of the best.......2007-01-04

Jobim is timeless. You will know the songs even if you've never heard them before.

Iam ready to relocate to Brazil........2006-12-25

Some say the message is in the music.I say this music speaks to me and i got the message.Iam going to meet Victoria and we will both relocate to Brazil..hopefully we will get help from Joao Moreira.As Louis Armstrong said" what a wonderful world it will be."

Average customer rating: Great Songs! Tom Jones CD S-e-x-y fantastic showcase for a superb voice Five years represented - a great five years

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tom Jones Tom Jones Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Welsh Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Engelbert Humperdinck - His Greatest Hits Greatest Love Songs Reloaded: Greatest Hits 20th Century Masters: The Best Of The Mamas & The Papas (Millennium Collection) 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Everly Brothers ASIN: B00004D3A5 Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

1. It's Not Unusual
2. What's New Pussycat
3. Thunderball
4. Detroit City
5. Green, Green Grass Of Home
6. (It Looks Like) I'll Never Fall In Love Again
7. Delilah
8. Love Me Tonight
9. Without Love (There Is Nothing)
10. Daughter Of Darkness
11. She's A Lady
12. I (Who Have Nothing)

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Grandfather though he may be, Tom Jones still stalks the stages of the world clad in a tuxedo, the very personification of testosterone-fueled cool. Thanks to a career made mostly on the stage, where women continue to pelt him with undergarments, his image is well defined. His recorded legacy is somewhat more diffuse, though, as this set amply proves. There's torrid main-room Vegas fare such as "It's Not Unusual," "Delilah," and "She's a Lady," plus the coy "What's New Pussycat" and the bombastic Bond theme, "Thunderball." But Jones also scored, somewhat surprisingly, with country-flavored material such as "Green, Green Grass of Home" and "Detroit City." Like the other 20th Century Masters sets, this one is inferior to a previously existing greatest-hits package--in Jones's case, the 1998 Best of Tom Jones. Compared to that more generous collection, there's not enough here to get your panties in a bunch, much less make you want to wing them at Mr. Jones. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

Great Songs!.......2007-01-06

A Wonderful collection of Tom Jone's greatest hits.Bought it for myself but my fourteen year old daughter swiped it !

Tom Jones CD.......2006-03-20

Great assortment of his best hits. Brings back many memories. Great voice. Too bad he quit.

S-e-x-y.......2006-03-16

A must for nostalgic fans who remember ole swivel hips from decades gone by. Ladies of the flower-children era, take note: "Daughter of Darkness" takes me right back to the sixties when they had full orchestras backing wonderful singers regardless of genre. "Help Me Make It Through the Night" makes me feel like a groupie. "I Who Have Nothing" is a gem that I had completely forgotten. What a voice! What a visual to the mind!

fantastic showcase for a superb voice.......2004-09-22

Tom Jones' sumptuous, expressive voice is simply astonishing in this collection that includes many of my favorites...in fact the only Jones favorite of mine that is missing from this compilation is "With These Hands"...all the others are here: "Thunderball", "(It looks Like) I'll Never Fall in Love Again", "Delilah", "The Green, Green Grass of Home", and many more that delight the ears and give one a sense of nostalgia for the days when music like this was popular.

Tom Jones burst on the music scene in 1965 with "It's Not Unusual" written by the man who "discovered" him, Gordon Mills, and from then on, the road was paved with gold for Jones and Mills, and in 1971, Paul Anka's "She's a Lady" gave him his biggest U.S. hit.
This is a terrific compilation (with only one song I don't care for, "Daughter of Darkness"), and is sure to please the Welsh Wonder's fans.

The sound is good, and total playing time is 37'26, not including the many times I hit the "repeat" button to hear his thrilling rendition of "(It Looks Like) I'll Never fall in Love Again".

Five years represented - a great five years.......2003-09-27

For something called "The Millennium Collection" you'd expect something...unusual. Still, we get the rare chance to get "Thunderball" included along with the other expected hits on this 12-tuner. (It seems scarce to me other than on big collections). I would not have purchased this cassette if that incredible movie theme was not used here.
Tom Jones ofcourse is one of the very few pop singers who has a *great voice* - meaning he's got pipes and he knows how to use 'em. Jackie Wilson, Roy Orbison, and Elvis (when he felt like it) could move mountains with one note, which any seasoned Opera singer could envy, but Tom sang just about every note with mind-boggling intensity. Sometimes that intensity covered a lack of emotional depth - listen to the country-based "Detroit City" or the Clyde McPhatter/Little Richard ballad classic "Without Love (There Is Nothing)" - Tom just enjoys his craft and paying homage to his forerunners. On both tunes the spoken part comes off a little shallow. But when he gets into the verse...it's forgotten.
The aforementioned "Thunderball" is a supreme example of a power ballad as perfomed by TJ. His breath control, vibrato, and phrasing is quite astonishing.
There are two purely *pop* items, the after-hours-juke-box number "Daughter Of Darkness", and the very well-known "She's A Lady", a melodic Paul Anka composition given full attention by Tom. The lyric has lost some resonance by 2000, though.
Another personal favorite is "Love Me Tonight" another quintessential "beat ballad": the build-up to the closing note is amazing.
"I'll Never Fall In Love Again" by Donegan/Currie is presumed to be based in part on the old song "Wanderin'" by Kaye and it certainly succeeds as a rewrite. (Fans dig his performance on "The Music Scene" (MPI videocassette).
"It's Not Unusual" is always fun (another footnote: dig the Dells' original on Vee Jay - "Forty Years Of Vee Jay Hits" CD box set).
And how could I forget the first Tom Jones single I bought - "What's New Pussycat". It's a big, bold statement, a rockin' waltz, full of sass and swagger. I was in my first stage as an Elvis Presley fan at that time, but El's current output had almost nothing like this. Maybe Elvis felt the same way - when he returned to Vegas in '69 there was a decided increase in his decibel level on stage. (By the way, for you EP diehards, yes, Presley's version of "Without Love" was actually better).
When it's all said and done, Tom managed to get Country and Soul noticed by the ladies in the 30+ group. And he did it with plenty of flash...and talent.

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6. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5; Overtures
7. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1-15
8. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 16-32
9. Beethoven: String Quartets Nos.14 & 15
10. Beethoven: String Quartets, Opp.127 & 135

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