Sweet Baby James

Sweet Baby James

Editorial Reviews

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The album that launched a thousand heavy-hearted singer-songwriters on their not-so-merry way, Sweet Baby James was arguably the first shot in what became the soft revolution of the early '70s. A refugee of the Beatles' Apple label, Taylor struck commercial gold with Sweet Baby James by augmenting his acoustic guitar and soothing vocals with laid-back accompaniment (which included equally influential singer-songwriter insurrectionist Carole King on piano) and penning a slew of songs that drew upon folk, soul, and rock influences. "Fire and Rain" stands as the quintessential early Taylor tune: musically mellow and lyrically restive, it put Taylor in the Top 10 and set the tone for a popular school of '70s sound. --Steven Stolder

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Sweet Baby James

Sweet Baby James
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Still Shiny After Many Decades
  • His first will always seem his best to me...
  • One of the first popular music records I ever listened to
  • Remind yourself how good this was
  • Sweet Baby James
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
Soft RockSoft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002KB3
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Sweet Baby James
  2. Lo And Behold
  3. Sunny Skies
  4. Steamroller
  5. Country Road
  6. Oh, Susannah
  7. Fire And Rain
  8. Blossom
  9. Anywhere Like Heaven
  10. Oh Baby, Don't You Loose Your Lip On Me
  11. Suite For 20 G

Amazon.com

The album that launched a thousand heavy-hearted singer-songwriters on their not-so-merry way, Sweet Baby James was arguably the first shot in what became the soft revolution of the early '70s. A refugee of the Beatles' Apple label, Taylor struck commercial gold with Sweet Baby James by augmenting his acoustic guitar and soothing vocals with laid-back accompaniment (which included equally influential singer-songwriter insurrectionist Carole King on piano) and penning a slew of songs that drew upon folk, soul, and rock influences. "Fire and Rain" stands as the quintessential early Taylor tune: musically mellow and lyrically restive, it put Taylor in the Top 10 and set the tone for a popular school of '70s sound. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Still Shiny After Many Decades.......2007-01-08

One sign that an album is strong on quality is its continuing sales and popularity through many years, even decades after it was initially released. Many records have gone out of print after a number of years due to declining interest and sales and are "forgotten", especially to newer listeners. Others persist in the catalog market because of positive response by the listening audience. Among these is "Sweet Baby James" by singer-songwriter James Taylor, one of his earlier albums, which was released in 1970. Although this is actually his second recorded album in his career as a singer, it is the first to enjoy widespread recognition and market sales. It reached #3 on the pop music chart, which is documentation of its mass appeal to a music fan base.

This album is an introduction to his style of presenting music, which includes a great variety of genres, all found in this one collection. Although he basically performs folk type of music, he also brings in country, rock 'n' roll, jazz, and expecially blues to his work, as can be heard on this album. A common trait to the songs here is his smooth, mellow voice, and his down-to-earth lyrics about feelings, thoughts, relationships, traveling through life and going to places. All of these songs consist of straightforward words about these experiences and feelings, in a contemplative and personal way. The album also initially appeared during a turbulent era in society, yet does not hint at the issues that were swirling around at the time, as many other records of that year did so prominently. The listener can retreat from those issues by tuning in to the "Sweet Baby James" album which hosts themes that are timeless and not connected to any particular date or historical events and concerns. If someone were to hear these songs for the first time, more than thirty years after they were released, they would sound as fresh and contemporary as they did in the early 1970s.

The folk style predominates in several of these tracks that are found in the central part of the album. A very popular and perhaps the most well-known of these songs is "Fire And Rain", about the unexpected death of a friend or a loved one; it deals with feelings about various things, both good and bad. This song reached #3 on the pop chart, and was remade into a country hit by another singer many years later. The other folk-sounding hit that came off of this album is "Country Road", an introspective, mild piece in which he contemplates thoughts as he walks down a road, both literally and figuratively. It reached #37 on the pop music chart. "Blossom" is a guitar piece that compares a girlfriend to a flower that brings sunshine and "melts my cares away." Then there is the remake of singer-songwriter Stephen Foster's poem "Oh Suzanna", addressed to a girl. James Taylor puts his own twist on this timeless gem.

The steel guitar so prevalent in country music is heard in a couple of the songs here: the title track (and initial song) is "Sweet Baby James", a country/Western lullaby ballad in 3/4 time, first a story of a cowboy singing a song, then about traveling on a long snow-covered highway from Stockbridge to Boston and beyond. "Anywhere Like Heaven" is a country-style track that contemplates about life, time slipping by, and visiting a town and realizing that the city is not a place in which he would be happy.

"Sunny Skies" is bouncy, light-hearted and jazzy, with lively folk guitar picking; it personifies the sun-filled sky as if it were a person, a friend, with its own feelings and actions. The preceding track "Lo And Behold" showcases blues and soul gospel, with religious overtone amidst a backdrop of folk guitar. James sings the verses, then the background singers join in for the chorus. The popullar "Steam Roller Blues" starts out gently with a folk guitar along with a blues overtone, then changes pace and steps up the volume midway through with brass horns, adopting the jazz and rock 'n' roll sound while still retaining its blues features. The fairly brief blues track, "Oh Baby, Don't You Lose Your Lip On Me" very much fulfills the description of blues, where wailing depicts the sadness, and ends with brisk strumming.

The last track "Suite For 20 G" is the longest and serves as a grand finale to this versatile album. This composition begins as a gentle folk ballad with introspective and observant lyrics about spring days passing by, relationships, love and letting go, being free someday. James' friends accompany him on vocals in the background. This changes to a high energy style midway through, with jazz, blues, and rock 'n' roll all blended together. Musical insturments are mentioned as cures for ailments like the common cold, rockin' pneumonia, and boogie woogie flu. The track (and the album) end with just the instruments: brass horns, guitars, and drums as they gradually fade away.

This album should be considered a classic among the popular music listings. Even with the passage of time, these songs sound as fresh as when they were brand new. They have withstood the changes in times and years. Once again, troublesome issues surround the world, but James Taylor's songs still offer a welcome retreat from these concerns.

4 out of 5 stars His first will always seem his best to me..........2006-12-14

I bought this the moment it was released, in a (now) old-fashioned record store in Princeton, NJ. I think I had heard a song from it on Princeton University's FM (then kind of new) radio station. I played it a great deal in the first few years I owned it, and bought more JT releases, but none of them seemed as good as this one. I have not cared about James in nearly 25 years. I moved on to other kinds of sounds and stories, but this LP, although long-gone from my house, stays in my memory. James is considered to be a nostalgic PBS reunion soft folkie now, but when this album was new, and he was new to music lovers, he seemed to have a quirky edge that was quite appealing. "Fire and Rain" has been recorded by scores of artists, but I doubt anyone's version is better than the one on this CD.

5 out of 5 stars One of the first popular music records I ever listened to.......2006-01-19

I'm a 23 year old musician who is interested in all styles of music.. I was raised in a family where music has revolved around my life forever... my parents are classical musicians and they bought this album for me when I was either 4 or 5 years old and listened to it consistently for a number of years in circulation with Handel's Concerti Grossi Op. 6, Simon and Garfunkel's Bookends and 3am, some Cat Steven's thrown in here and there... James Taylor struck such a big chord with me that I tried writing him a fan letter when I was 6 years old... it never got to him.. it was returned to me... I was living in NYC where I was born and raised and we thought that he lived somewhere on Central Park West... enough about my story but this album is one of the major influences of my life.. I have nothing new to add here... it's a blessing

5 out of 5 stars Remind yourself how good this was.......2006-01-17

"Ten miles behind you and ten thousand more to go" is a line that is too perfect for the `Sweet Baby James' (1970) album. I was young at the right time to hear the line "You just can't kill for Jesus" in the song `Lo and Behold.' "There's a well on the hill . . . let it be." James Taylor was so new to most people when they first heard `Sweet Baby James' that it made a great first impression. The songs `Fire and Rain,' `Steamroller,' and `Country Road' were worth listening to every time they were on the radio, if you didn't listen to the radio too much.

Sail on home to Jesus, won't you good girls and boys?
I'm all in pieces, you can have your own choice . . .

Mama don't understand it, she wants to know where I've been
I'd have to be some kind of natural-born fool to want to pass that way again
But you know I can feel it on a country road.

Everyone seemed to face some choices eventually, and having `Sweet Baby James' to listen to in the meantime helped a whole generation imagine some cowboy with nothing but songs and a fire. "But I always thought that I'd see you again" was the expectation raised by `Fire and Rain,' even if "Won't you look down upon me Jesus?' was a line in there somewhere. In `Blossom,' sunshine is the big relief with an empty road behind. "Much too long a day" doesn't sound too bad, but James Taylor could make a complaint out of "They don't see the days slipping by, and neither do I" in `Anywhere Like Heaven.' Playing around with the blues is the only possible explanation for `Oh Baby, Don't You Loose Your Lip On Me.' Then the album returns to the "Slippin' away" theme, with "You can say, Someday I want to be free," which shows up in `Suite for 20 G.' Then he "Said I'm sure enough fond of my rock `n' roll," which we all ought to feel by now.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet Baby James.......2005-10-07

Sweet Baby James was James Taylor's debut album for Warner Brothers. James Taylor was a mellow singer songwriter. Sweet Baby James is a fine introduction to the talented songwriter James Taylor. Sweet Baby James is a solid album from beginning to end. Highlights include: Sweet Baby James, Sunny Skies, Steamroller, Country Road, and of course Fire and Rain.
The Greatest Ragtime of the Century
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome to hear the old masters almost live.
  • The Greatest Ragtime of the Century
  • A great introduction and sampling.
The Greatest Ragtime of the Century

Manufacturer: Shout Factory
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009PJST
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

  1. Shreveport Stomp - Jelly Roll Morton
  2. Sweet Man - Jelly Roll Morton
  3. Tom Cat Blues - Jelly Roll Morton
  4. A New Kind Of Man With A New Kind Of Love For Me - Thomas 'Fats' Waller
  5. Nobody But My Baby - Thomas 'Fats' Waller
  6. Got To Cool My Doggies Now - Thomas 'Fats' Waller
  7. Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin
  8. Weeping Willow Rag - Scott Joplin
  9. Something Doing - Scott Joplin
  10. Steeplechase Rag - James P Johnson
  11. Twilight Rag - James P Johnson
  12. Charleston Rag - Eubie Blake
  13. It's Right Here For You - Eubie Blake
  14. Fare Thee Honey Blues - Eubie Blake
  15. Mr. Freddie Blues - Jimmy Blythe
  16. Regal Stomp - Jimmy Blythe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome to hear the old masters almost live........2007-03-27

It was an awesome experience to hear Ragtime and early blues played by the masters themselves. When you hear the music from their own hands, if not their own pianos, it makes the music immediate, and makes even clearer the stylistic differences of the various American musical pioneers. The sound quality is excellent. I'd strongly recommend this recording to anyone who enjoys early-20th-century jazz.

5 out of 5 stars The Greatest Ragtime of the Century.......2005-10-30

What a terrific CD. What a joy to add to your life. Everyone should begin their day with this Great Ragtime.We would all be much better.

As a former dancer, Flapper, wth the Charleston in my routine, I do appreciate Great Music. I'm not quite as good as I used to be, but neither are you, Gal. Will be 66 next birthday. Still have the rhythm and love life.

Put some spice in your life and don't let this CD get away. Please, just get it today.

5 out of 5 stars A great introduction and sampling........2005-08-23

Prior to this album, the only ragtime I really knew was "The Entertainer" and "Maple Leaf Rag". I don't know how this album fares for enthusiasts, but I've thoroughly enjoyed it. It introduced me to several different composers. The way the album is organized by giving you a two or three song block by each composer is good. As you listen to this, you can easily hear the different styles from one composer to another. As for the recording quality, I don't have any complaints whatsoever. Each note is clear without much noticable fuzz or hissing. The versions of Scott Joplin's songs are played a bit brash and speedy when compared to Joshua Rifkin, but I think they sound livlier because of it. Overall a solid release.
Lullabies: A Songbook Companion
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful!
  • Simple and sweet songs
  • Marvellous cd, enchanting music
  • Good if you want to sing from the book but can't read music
  • Didn't like the voice.
Lullabies: A Songbook Companion

Manufacturer: Essay
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000083Z
Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

  1. All Through The Night
  2. All The Pretty Little Horses
  3. All Night, All Day
  4. Armenian Lullaby
  5. Baby's Bed's A Silver Moon
  6. Baloo, Baleerie
  7. Brahms' Lullaby
  8. Brezairola
  9. Traumerei, Op. 15, No. 1
  10. Can Ye Sew Cushions
  11. By'm Bye
  12. Bye, Baby Bunting - Golden Slumbers
  13. Dance To Your Daddy - Dance, Little Baby
  14. Fais Dodo
  15. Good Night To You All
  16. Jocelyn: Berceuse
  17. Hush, Little Baby
  18. Kumbayah
  19. Little Boy Blue
  20. Suo Gan
  21. Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John
  22. Mozart's Lullaby
  23. Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1
  24. Now The Day Is Over - Raindrops
  25. Raisins And Almonds
  26. Rock-A-Bye, Baby
  27. Rocking - The Sandman
  28. Tales Of Hoffman: O Bell Nuit - Bacarolle
  29. Skidamarink
  30. Sleep, Baby, Sleep
  31. Sweet And Low
  32. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
  33. Toora, Loora, Loora
  34. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Twinkel, Twinkel, Little Star
  35. When At Night I Go To Sleep

Amazon.com

Released as a companion piece to the award-winning book Lullabies: An Illustrated Songbook, this hour-plus of music is a wonderful mix of stately classical themes and child-friendly vocals. The selections range from "All the Pretty Little Horses" to a global spread of lullabies drawn from classical and folk traditions. The music is spare, with Kapp on piano, Julianne Baird and Kapp's daughter Madeline on vocals, and Mela Tenenbaum on violin, viola, and occasional vocals. Most of the classical selections (from Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Edmund Elgar, W.A. Mozart, et al.) get a straight-ahead, accomplished treatment. Lest you think the project stuffy, each of the melodies is in the one- to two-minute range, which effectively mandates a stronger sense of flow than most children's collections. Kapp, who managed to create a visual and poetic flow in the Lullabies book, keeps things nicely in a groove here, knowing enough to segue into silly tracks about halfway through the CD to provide a wider emotional range. This album every bit as accomplished as the book. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2007-02-14

I love this CD. It's very well-done, and the approach is different than most children's CDs - very refined, yet soothing. I don't get tired of listening to it the way I do others -- which is important when trying to get a little one to sleep! I highly recommend it and the companion book.

4 out of 5 stars Simple and sweet songs.......2006-04-02

With just piano, violin and vocals, this is a simple and heartfelt album. Ms. Baird's voice conveys the full emotions that a mother feels for her new baby with clean and open singing. The first track in particular, "All Through The Night," still makes me teary. I played this in the hospital when my son was born, and we use it as part of our wind-down ritual. I do agree that some of the songs are a little upbeat for bedtime. We just skip those in the evening (using iTunes).

5 out of 5 stars Marvellous cd, enchanting music.......2005-10-18

Our whole family loves this cd. I am continually charmed and refreshed by the subtlety, taste and musicianship that has gone into these arrangements of well- and lesser-known gems. Apart from the joy of the simple yet perfect chordal progressions, listen to the warm, caressing tone imparted by the low bass notes in the piano in many of the tracks. The pace is so wonderfully leisurely, there is time to savour each song or piece, and yet each lasts only two or three minutes. The three diverse yet complementary singers, each with a tender and gentle presence suiting the subject matter, give a sense of a 19th century family musical evening. Magical.

3 out of 5 stars Good if you want to sing from the book but can't read music.......2004-02-10

I bought this solely because I have the book and wanted to sing the lullabies to my kids, but I can't read music. For this purpose it is fine. The songs are not in the same order as in the book but I can deal. As a stand-alone lullaby CD I wouldn't really recommend it--the songs are not sung in a soothing manner, there's lots of variety in tempo and volume, some are even sung up-beat. The voices are not pitched high enough for babies either. That being said, I am back on Amazon today to buy it for my sister who is due any day now with her 3rd kid--we both like to sing and have the book, and songs (in book or music form) are a great present that the baby won't grow out of for a long time, and helps you bond with your little one too.

1 out of 5 stars Didn't like the voice........2002-12-11

I bought this cd to go with the book and it is very frustrating because the songs on this cd are not even in the same order as the book. The singing voice fluctuates too much, it will be really soft and then it gets really high pitch. And if you have the volume set at a lower level for some songs then you can't hear other songs. I think there are better cds to buy than this one.
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Unexpected Gem
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel

Manufacturer: White Line
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000030Z3
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
  2. What Sweeter Music
  3. Once In Royal David's City
  4. The Angel Gabriel
  5. Ding Dong Merrily On High
  6. A Hymn To The Virgin
  7. Noel Nouvelet
  8. This Is The Truth Sent From Above
  9. Sir Christhmas
  10. Bethlehem Down
  11. Wither's Rocking Hymn
  12. Swete Was The Song The Virgin Soong
  13. In Dulchi Jubilo
  14. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
  15. The Shepherd's Farewell
  16. Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child
  17. Remember, O Thou Man
  18. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
  19. Adam Lay Y-Bounden
  20. Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!
  21. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  22. The Wexford Carol
  23. New Year Carol
  24. Benedicamus Domino

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Unexpected Gem.......2005-12-10

A few years ago I took a chance on buying this album from Amazon and I've been glad I did ever since. The Emmanuel College Choir is not as well known as some of the other Cambridge choirs but they are on a par with the best of them. This choir has both male and female singers. The sound is pure and the diction is crystal clear. The musical selections are wonderful and include many less familiar songs as well as the old favorites. The choir does a good job in moving from more reverent songs to joyous ones. It's hard to single out any work but "Bethlehem Down" and "The Shepherd's Farewell" are especially beautiful. There are also some very fine solos in some of the songs. If you're wondering if you should buy this album, do yourself a favor and do it!
Cantorum Christmas! - The Anniversary Carols
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Cantorum Christmas! - The Anniversary Carols
    Soli Deo Glroia Cantorum , and Cathy Bundock Moore
    Manufacturer: Soli Dei Gloria Rec.
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
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    ClassicalClassical | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
    ASIN: B00000HF2U
    Release Date: 1998-10-01

    Tracks:

    1. O, Come All Ye Faithful
    2. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
    3. Still, Still Night (Silent Night)
    4. Baby Jesus, Asleep in my Arms
    5. Joy to the World
    6. Jesu, Son Most Sweet and Dear
    7. The Silent Word (What Child is This?)
    8. Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus
    9. A Day in a Manger
    10. A Day in a Manger (Harp solo)
    11. Angels We Have Heard on High
    12. Il est ne le divin enfant

    Album Description

    Jackson Berkey's "Anniversary Carols". Carols of the Season arranged for Mixed Chorus, Harp and ancient percussion by the featured keyboard artist of Mannheim Steamroller.
    Sweet Baby James
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Sweet Baby James
      James Taylor
      Manufacturer: Wea/Warner
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
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      Folk RockFolk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00005HGQV
      Release Date: 2002-03-11

      Tracks:

      1. Sweet Baby James
      2. Lo and Behold
      3. Sunny Skies
      4. Steamroller
      5. Country Road
      6. Oh, Susannah
      7. Fire and Rain
      8. Blossom
      9. Anywhere Like Heaven
      10. Oh Baby, Don't You Loose Your Lip on Me
      11. Suite for 20 G

      Album Details

      Same as USA Version.
      The String Quartet Tribute to James Taylor
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        The String Quartet Tribute to James Taylor

        Manufacturer: Vitamin Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
        TributesTributes | Pop | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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        3. The String Quartet Tribute to the Eagles
        4. Musicares Person of the Year Tribute
        5. A Tribute To Joni Mitchell

        ASIN: B000089IYP
        Release Date: 2003-02-25

        Tracks:

        1. Fire And Rain
        2. Mexico
        3. Goin' To Carolina
        4. Sweet Baby James
        5. October Road
        6. Your Smiling Face
        7. Mean Old Man
        8. You've Got A Friend
        9. Shower The People
        10. The Plans I've Made (Original Composition)

        Product Description

        1. Fire And Rain
        2. Mexico
        3. Goin' To Carolina
        4. Sweet Baby James
        5. October Road
        6. Your Smiling Face
        7. Mean Old Man
        8. You've Got A Friend
        9. Shower The People
        10. The Plains I've Made (Original Composition)

        Format: CD
        Lullabies from Around the World
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          Lullabies from Around the World

          Manufacturer: Wind Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by BrahmsAll Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by SchubertAll Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          Folk SongsFolk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B00004VEGC
          Release Date: 2004-09-21

          Tracks:

          1. Lullaby
          2. Lullaby
          3. Lullaby
          4. Children Are Asleep
          5. Autumn Night
          6. Sleep, Darling Baby
          7. Lullaby
          8. Lullaby
          9. Flow Gently Sweet Afton
          10. Lullaby
          11. Yi-Li Yi-Li
          12. Lullaby
          13. Lullaby
          Happy Birthday Baby
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            Happy Birthday Baby

            Manufacturer: Livzart
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000CA71AA
            Release Date: 2004-11-23
            Sweet Baby James/Mud Slide/One Man
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              Sweet Baby James/Mud Slide/One Man
              James Taylor
              Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B000BRHY7E
              Release Date: 2000-11-21

              Tracks:

              1. Sweet Baby James
              2. Lo And Behold
              3. Sunny Skies
              4. Steamroller
              5. Country Road
              6. Oh, Susannah
              7. Fire And Rain
              8. Blossom
              9. Anywhere Like Heaven
              10. Oh Baby, Don't You Loose Your Lip On Me
              11. Suite For 20 G

              Tracks:

              1. Love Has Brought Me Around
              2. You've Got A Friend
              3. Places In My Past
              4. Riding On A Railroad
              5. Soldiers
              6. Mud Slide Slim
              7. Hey Mister, That's Me Up On The Jukebox
              8. You Can Close Your Eyes
              9. Machine Gun Kelly
              10. Long Ago And Far Away
              11. Let Me Ride
              12. Highway Song
              13. Isn't It Nice To Be Home Again

              Tracks:

              1. One Man Parade
              2. Nobody But You
              3. Chili Dog
              4. Fool For You
              5. Instrumental I
              6. New Tune
              7. Back On The Street Again
              8. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
              9. Woh, Don't You Know
              10. One Morning In May
              11. Instrumental II
              12. Someone
              13. Hymn
              14. Fanfare
              15. Little David
              16. Mescalito
              17. Dance
              18. Jig

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              5. The Repulsion Box
              6. The Stranger [Enhanced] [Original recording remastered]
              7. The Sunlandic Twins
              8. The Used [Enhanced]
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              10. The Zombies - Greatest Hits [SACD]

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