Chuck Berry, already 29 when he scored his first hit with 1955's "Maybellene," drew on his own experiences at school and behind the wheel to fashion many of the classics that made him one of rock & roll's earliest great songwriters. Linking country boogie to jump-blues licks from the likes of Louis Jordan, Berry was both in touch with the past and totally new, as proto-protests ("School Day") and odes to the freshly flourishing teen lifestyle ("Sweet Little Sixteen," "Oh Baby Doll") make clear. While His Best (and its companion volume) provide a more expensive alternative to the now out-of-print Great Twenty-Eight, there's no getting around the fact that Berry's music is as essential as it comes. --Rickey Wright
His Best, Vol. 1,Chuck Berry,Chess,Oldies,Pop,Popular Music,R&B,Rock,Rock & Roll
His Best, Vol. 1 [Original recording remastered]
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His Best, Vol. 1
Chuck Berry Manufacturer: Chess ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000005KQI Release Date: 1997-03-25 |
Tracks:
- Maybellene
- Thirty Days
- You Can't Catch Me
- Downbound Train
- Brown Eyed Handsome Man
- Roll Over Beethoven
- Too Much Monkey Business
- Havana Moon
- School Day
- Rock And Roll Music
- Oh Baby Doll
- Reelin' And Rockin'
- Sweet Little Sixteen
- Johnny B. Goode
- Around And Around
- Beautiful Delilah
- Carol
- Anthony Boy
- Jo Jo Gunne
- Memphis
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Chuck Berry, already 29 when he scored his first hit with 1955's "Maybellene," drew on his own experiences at school and behind the wheel to fashion many of the classics that made him one of rock & roll's earliest great songwriters. Linking country boogie to jump-blues licks from the likes of Louis Jordan, Berry was both in touch with the past and totally new, as proto-protests ("School Day") and odes to the freshly flourishing teen lifestyle ("Sweet Little Sixteen," "Oh Baby Doll") make clear. While His Best (and its companion volume) provide a more expensive alternative to the now out-of-print Great Twenty-Eight, there's no getting around the fact that Berry's music is as essential as it comes. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
Half of Chuck's greatest hits.......2004-02-24
It's a shame that Chuck Berry is not universally recognized as one of the greatest rock lyricists and most innovative figures. This CD will convince even skeptics of his brilliance. Without Chuck Berry, there would be no Beatles, Rolling Stones or Kinks, or at least in the forms they eventually took.
This CD contains all of Berry's original early recordings, pristine and beautifully remastered. Who can deny that his way with words was umatched: "He never, ever learned to read or write so well, but he could play a guitar just like a-ringing a bell..." It's a tragedy that most people have grown up listening to inferior musicians do paltry cover versions of the songs Berry wrote and performed better than anyone else.
This set is an absolutely essential component of any collection, of any genre. Chuck Berry was a pioneer with words and music and his influence is sorely underestimated today. Had Chuck Berry been born white, he would be regarded as a rock God instead of being neglected and virtually forgotten in many circles. These 28 magnificent songs just about cover his catalogue of hits. This is a great sampling, but incomplete, so if you want to experience Berry's real genius, branch off into his lesser known songs. But for the money, this one rocks!
Excellent compilation.......2003-07-31
Chuck Berry. He's been called the godfather of rock by a number of widely successful musical artists, including the Beatles (the most successful band of all time!) How does this hits compilation, The Great Twenty-Eight, measure up? Read on and see!
THE GOOD: You get CB's big hits here. These include, but are not limited to Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven, School Day, Rock And Roll Music, Sweet Little Sixteen, Johnny B. Goode, and No Particular Place To Go. In addition you get other lesser-known tracks that are also excellent.
THE BAD: There is only one reason I didn't give this compilation five stars. It makes a mistake many other CB hits compilations make - The omission of the Christmas songs (meaning Run Rudolph Run, one of my favorite CB songs, isn't here.) Also, it's a two-volume set, meaning you have to buy two different CDs.
OVERALL: Despite minor shortcomings, this an excellent set. However, I strongly suggest you shell out the extra money and get the three-disc Chess Box instead. It's surprisingly affordable and worth the extra cash.
gone like a cool breeze........2002-01-22
i must admit the pop melodies sometimes force me to play some johnny cash laments in between berry setting the juke on fire but mostly i am humming along with "Rainwater blowing all under my hood, i know it wont do my motor good!"
the man is ferocity and makes you feel good unlike most pop music today that just seems to be a copy of a copy thats got a catching rythm but always seems to be saying the same thing repetitively, it lacks the rawness of berrys lyrics that are sung as though they are the discovery of a new America every time you play a song.
it is pop music and its suppossed to be fun its about living the high school hop that can only be related to kids today as corny and passe' but forget everything lennon, dylan, hayes, mayfield mellencamp,rotten, ice t and all those other people who turned pop music into a lifestyle for two minutes while Chuck Berry is on, and you can really feel the frenzy that would have inhabited a rock and roll show in the fifties.
buy it and cherish every word.
A MUST FROM ONE OF THE FATHER's OF ROCk-N-ROLL.......2000-04-17
not a curioso.......2000-01-19
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The Best of Wayne King & His Orchestra Vol. 1
Wayne King & His Orchestra Manufacturer: © 1965 / 1990 MCA Records, Inc. (MCAD-4022) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002O0Q Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Melody Of Love
- Josephine
- The Sound Of Music (From The Musical Production 'The Sound Of Music')
- True Love
- The Sweetest Sounds
- Now Is The Hour (Maori Farewell Song)
- Margie
- Deep Purple
- Together
- Whispering
- Lonesome-That's All
- Near You
- Goofus
- People (From The Muscal Production 'Funny Girl')
- Embassy Waltz
- Harbor Lights
- Dear Heart (From The Warner Brothers Film 'Dear Heart')
- Lazy River
- Kiss Me Again
- Cecilia
- Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
- I Could Have Danced All Night
- Twelfth Street Rag
- The Waltz You Saved For Me
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A Moment in Time! Wow!.......2000-06-27
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The Best of Tito Rodriguez & His Orchestra, Vol. 1
Tito Rodriguez Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00049QP5Q Release Date: 2004-10-12 |
Tracks:
- Baranga [Graguanc
- Asi, Asi [Mambo Cha Cha Ch
- Guaguanco del Caramelero
- My Tobi's Blues [Cha Cha Chlues]
- Barito
- Cha Cha Cha Para Ti
- This Is Mambo
- Sweetness of You (Instrumental) [Bolero Cha Cha Ch
- Yambere [Guaguancigo]
- Sabroso Mambo
- Guaguanco Bonito
- Agua Con Azucar
- Cacos Delamor [Son Cha Cha Ch
- Rico Rica Cha [Cha Cha Mambo]
- Todo Es Cha Cha Cha
- Claves for Mambo (Instrumental) [Mambo Jazz]
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The Best of Bob Wills, Vol. 1
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys Manufacturer: Mca Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002O3P Release Date: 1999-07-27 |
Tracks:
- San Antonio Rose
- Eight'r From Decatur
- Deep In The Heart Of Texas
- Silver Bells (That Ring In The Night)
- Across The Alley From The Alamo
- Cimarron
- South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)
- Milk Cow Blues
- My Adobe Hacienda
- Southwestern Waltz
- A Big Ball In Cowtown (We'll Dance Around)
- Pan Handle Rag
Customer Reviews:
Great Gift.......2007-01-09
Not the Texas Playboys, but still fun.......2005-11-09
In answer to a question in an earlier comment, there's a two-disc collection of the Texas Playboys' MGM work called "Boot Heel Drag", and I believe it includes all the songs you mention.
Bob Wills ~ Genius.......2005-11-07
Ahhhhhhhhah! That San Antonio Rose!
This is NOT REALLY the best of Bob Wills..........2004-07-17
The good stuff was recorded from 1935 to 1947 WITH HIS TEXAS PLAYBOYS. If you want the best of Bob Wills, buy something (anything) on Columbia or CBS. I also recommend Tiffany Transcriptions Volumes 2 and 3, but know that even those great albums are not his original classic Texas Playboys. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of his recordings on MGM or MCA.
Perplexed.......2001-04-15
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At His Best, Vol. 1
Mickey Gilley Manufacturer: Fuel 2000 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NA1ZQU Release Date: 2007-03-13 |
Tracks:
- Now I Can Live Again
- Down the Line
- My Babe
- Turn Around
- Night After Night
- Is It Wrong (For Loving You)
- World of My Own
- Forgive
- I'm to Blame
- You Can Count Me Missing
- I'll Make It All Up to You
- Lonely Wine
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The Best of Handel
Manufacturer: Children's Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00062IDJC Release Date: 2004-10-19 |
Tracks:
- Arrival Of the Queen Of Sheba - Budapest Strings
- Bourree - Capella Istropolitana
- Largo - Capella Istropolitana
- Air And Variations - Alan Cuckston
- Air - Capella Istropolitana
- Alla Hornpipe - Capella Istropolitana
- La Rejouissance - Capella Istropolitana
- Larghetto - Zsuzsa Pertis
- See the Conqu'ring Hero Comes - Capella Istropolitana
- Lascia Ch'Io Pianga - Niklas Eklund
- Harmonious Blacksmith - Balazs Szokolay
- Allegro - Northern Sinfonia
- For Unto Us a Child Is Born - Scholars Baroque Ensemble
- Pifa - Scholars Baroque Ensemble
- Medley: Shepherd's Story/Glory To God - Scholars Baroque Ensemble
- He Shall Feed His Flock - Scholars Baroque Ensemble
- Hallelujah Chorus - Scholars Baroque Ensemble
- Hallelujah Handel (Excerpt) - Classical Kids: The Best Of Handel
Album Description
The Best of Classical Kids CD series feature 55 - 70 minutes of instrumental music from six major composers specially selected by Classical Kids producer Susan Hammond. Each compilation includes child-proven works first heard in the award-winning and best-selling Classical Kids series but extended and without narration. Each CD is an engaging and entertaining listening experience for all ages. Liner notes include fascinating facts about each composer plus an introduction to the award-winning Classical Kids CDs - to build Classical Kids fans for the next generation.
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With All His Friends, Vol. 1-2/Best Of Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole Manufacturer: Platinum Disc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00013D5EY Release Date: 2003-11-04 |
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Classical Christmas
Manufacturer: Laserlight ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000DELAH Release Date: 2001-01-01 |
Tracks:
- O Come All Ye Faithful - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- O Little Town of Bethlehem - Andrea Vigh
- Joy to the World - Janos Balint, Deborah Sipkai
- Carol of the Birds - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Angels We Have Heard on High - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- O Holy Night
- O Tannenbaum
- First Nowell
- Lippai/Upon the Mountain
- Jingle Bells - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Silent Night - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Tracks:
- Symphony (Grave - Allegro Moderato)
- Accompagnato: Comfort Ye My People - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Aria: Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
- Chorus: And the Glory of the Lord Shall Be Revealed - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Accompagnato: Thus Saith the Lord of Hosts
- Aria: But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming - Andrea Vigh
- Chorus: And He Shall Purify - Janos Balint, Deborah Sipkai
- Recitative: Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive - Janos Balint, Deborah Sipkai
- Aria: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings - Andrea Vigh
- Chorus: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings - Andrea Vigh
- Accompagnato: For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Aria: The People That Walked in Darkness - Janos Balint, Deborah Sipkai
- Chorus: For Unto Us a Child Is Born - Marion Hofmann
- Pifa (Pastoral Symphony) - Marion Hofmann
- Recitative: There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Fields - Andrea Vigh
- Chorus: Glory to God in the Highest - Janos Balint, Deborah Sipkai
- Aria: Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion - Andrea Vigh
- Recitative: Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind - Andrea Vigh
- Aria: He Shall Fed His Flock - Janos Balint, Deborah Sipkai
- Chorus: His Yoke Is Easy, His Burden Is Light - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Chorus: Hallelujah! - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Tracks:
- Prelude in C - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Largo - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Pastorale (Andantino Dolce E Scorrevole) - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Largo (From Concerto BWV 1056) - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Andantino Espressivo (From Sonata in C Minor) - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Prelude in C Minor - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Adagio in B Major - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Passacaglia in G Minor - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Tic-Toc Choc in F Major - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Nocturne in E Flat Major - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Dream - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Variations in E Flat Major - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Apres un R - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Impromptu in D Flat Major - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Clair de Lune - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
Tracks:
- Dominus Dixet Dominus - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Christus Natus - Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
- Christie Redemptor
- Angelus Ad Pastores
- Organ Voluntary: So That We'll Remember - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Allelilia Dies Sanctificatus
- Ave Regina
- Ave Maria Stella
- Dominus Jesu Christie
- Organ Voluntary & Chorale: Variations on a Theme, IV
- In Paradisum Angeli
- Alleluia
- Kyrie
- Office de Noel
- Organ Voluntary: So That We'll Remember Reprise - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Salve/Gloria - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Alleluia Domino Benedicamos
- Ave Maria
- Church Windows
Tracks:
- Chorale Prelude "In Dulci Jubilo"
- Fantasy on Two Well-Known Christmas Carols: The First Nowell/Good King
- Christmas Pastorale: Hodie Christus Natus Est/Corde Natus/Adeste ...
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Quem Vidistis, Pastores
- Away in a Manger
- Fantasia on Old Christmas Carols: What Child Is This?/The Man ...
- Silent Night
- Chorus of Shepherds
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Venite in Bethlehem
- Adeste Fideles
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Vol. 1-Thug Hitz
Manufacturer: Double Action Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CACY16 Release Date: 2004-03-02 |
Tracks:
- Intro to Thug Hitz
- What War Be Bout ft. PeschiBoi
- Eyez Of A Thug
- Fight Clubbin' ft. J. Qwezt
- Snakez In Tha Grazz Ft. The Dark Boyz
- Believe You I
- Mo' Gunplay ft. Keyz SS and Tha 171 LOCS
- Whateva ft. Zeen
- Tha Game Done Changed ft. Total Control
- Tha Storm ft. Red Dot
- Dont F#%$ Wit Me ft. PeschiBoi
- Tha Code Of Da Streetz ft. E. $tack$
- Street Drama ft. Red Dot
- Behind Enemy Linez 2 ft. Keyz SS and Britt
- Eyez Of A Thug (Remix) ft. The Dark Boyz
- It'z Alwayz Tha Friend ft. Dark Boyz and T.C.
- The Least We Can Do ft. Fir'-n-Iyce
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Vol. 1-at His Best
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000Q3674O Release Date: 2007-03-13 |
Rap Music:
- Horses in the Sky
- Hot Burritos! The Flying Burrito Bros. Anthology 1969-1972
- Hot Fuss [Enhanced] [Import]
- Hurricane Bar
- In Loving Memory Of...
- In My Life
- It's Like You Never Left/Dave Mason [Original recording remastered]
- James Taylor
- Jolene Live Under Blackpool Lights [CD-single] [Live] [Import]
- Live at the Fillmore East [Live]
Recommended Music:
Diskatopia's Intimate Gathering Volume One
No Other Baby, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]
New York State of Rhyme V.2 [Import]
Live from Miami [Explicit Lyrics] [Live]
Love Will Come Through [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]