The Early Years, Vol. 1

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Tom Waits wasn't always the intense, even bizarre pop expressionist he'd become by the '80s. Before the brilliant dementia of his later work, Waits was just another soft-spoken troubadour with a wicked sense of humor and a special fondness for jazz, blues, and the Beat generation. The roots of his music are revealed within the 13 tracks of The Early Years, a collection of previously unreleased 1971 demo tapes. Waits never intended these recordings for public consumption. But the wise guy pathos of "I'm Your Late Night Evening Prostitute" and the intentionally bad puns of "Had Me a Girl" hold up well as intelligent, charming, early snapshots of an important artist. --Steve Appleford

Product Description
This is a 13-song collection of unique recordings from 1971-1972, prior to the time that Waits signed with Elektra/Asylum. These recordings are absolutely not available on any other Waits album - making this package a must-have for any serious - or even casual -Waits fan. Nine of the thirteen songs were never re-recorded for any other Waits album.

The Early Years, Vol. 1,Tom Waits,Manifesto Records,Pop,Popular Music,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

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The Early Years, Vol. 1

Average customer rating: Back in the day... More "Closing Time" please.... picked me from the crowd Ok, I'm a massive fan. A gotta have for us. For everyone else? after you get his official albums. Just....Wow!

The Early Years, Vol. 1 Tom Waits Manufacturer: Manifesto Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Early Years, Vol. 2 The Heart of Saturday Night Closing Time Big Time Foreign Affairs ASIN: B000005DDY Release Date: 1995-06-06

Tracks:

1. Goin' Down Slow
2. Poncho's Lament
3. I'm Your Late Night Evening Prostitute
4. Had Me A Girl
5. Ice Cream Man
6. Rockin' Chair
7. Virginia Ave.
8. Midnight Lullabye
9. When You Ain't Got Nobody
10. Little Trip To Heaven
11. Frank's Song
12. Looks Like I'm Up Shit Creek Again
13. So Long I'll See Ya

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1. Goin Down Slow2. Poncho s Lament3. I m Your Late Night Evening Prostitute4. Had Me A Girl5. Ice Cream Man6. Rockin Chair7. Virginia Ave.8. Midnight Lullabye9. When You Ain t Got Nobody10. Little Trip To Heaven11. Frank s Song12. Looks Like I m Up Shit Creek Again13. So Long I ll See Ya

Format: CD

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Tom Waits wasn't always the intense, even bizarre pop expressionist he'd become by the '80s. Before the brilliant dementia of his later work, Waits was just another soft-spoken troubadour with a wicked sense of humor and a special fondness for jazz, blues, and the Beat generation. The roots of his music are revealed within the 13 tracks of The Early Years, a collection of previously unreleased 1971 demo tapes. Waits never intended these recordings for public consumption. But the wise guy pathos of "I'm Your Late Night Evening Prostitute" and the intentionally bad puns of "Had Me a Girl" hold up well as intelligent, charming, early snapshots of an important artist. --Steve Appleford

Customer Reviews:

Back in the day..........2007-01-02

This album consists of demo songs, some of which have never previously seen the light of day, taken from Tom Waits's early years (duh), before he become the musical genius that he's considered today. Granted, these songs are all well-written and performed; yet they lack something of the latter work. Nevermind, though; THE EARLY YEARS, VOLUME 1 serves as a good introduction to the pre-SWORDFISHTROMBONES years of Waits career, and is also a fine addition to already-exististing Waits collections. The sparse arrangements offer a sense of intimacy; some of the recordings, such as "Little Trip to Heaven," are even better than the versions that made the record.

More "Closing Time" please...........2006-11-01

This compilation of early Tom Waits songs/demos, are very interesting to me. At first listen I enjoyed it, but thought that it's just a little more Closing Time material. And true 4 of the 13 songs are early versions of songs on Closing Time. But a few more listens gave me a much deeper appreciation. I really get into the first half of the album especially, the first two tracks might be my favorite, but what's unique about this album is how minimal it is. Most songs are just Tom's voice and his guitar, or his piano, with virtually no accompaniment; this with his very heart-warming sounding early 70's voice (before the growl) make this "album" sound very personal.
Mostly, I feel that this "album" should be pursued by those who are interested in Tom Waits, and already have the "staples" of his collection, especially Closing Time. I can't see someone outside of fans really seeing the significance of these recordings.
Lastly, I find it almost weird listening to it, because he felt so strongly about not releasing these recordings, I almost feel like I am invading his privacy. But it's released, so I try not to feel too bad.

picked me from the crowd.......2006-06-20

i keep coming back to that thing someone said about woody allen (maybe woody allen) about how it's sad that ageing artists always have their current stuff compared to their old stuff, and maybe the story i heard that waits didn't ever want this stuff to see the light of day isn't apocryphal. still from a listener's standpoint there is a lot of value and enjoyment from hearing this balladry and then turning on real gone and liking and likening both, yes?

Ok, I'm a massive fan. A gotta have for us. For everyone else? after you get his official albums........2006-02-19

It's a treat to hear his least gravely voice recordings. There's a whole world out there of tape/cdr traders (no money exchanged) who have, for decades, traded for live, demo and outtakes of their favorite bands. Typically, this is done by pretty fanatic fans. In my case, I can only bear to hear the same exact studio recordings for so many years for most bands.

Often I'll take a 1 to 5 year break from listening to a particular favorite group (BEATLES, BAD BRAINS, MINOR THREAT, ROCHES, CREAM etc.) but will get my hands on alternate versions when I can including tribute albums. There's nuttin' like hearing a well crafted reinterpretation of a favorite song. Least for me.

Some bands release previously unreleased material of demos, live songs and/or outtakes, particularly now adays, rounding out cd versions of old lps they previously released. SUPERCHUNK and X have dug through their musical archives and released cds of such previously unissued, b-sides or other non-album songs. That also includes songs that only appeared on a compilation with other groups. It's amazing how many great songs a band can record that never get officially released. Another source is in studio radio broadcasts.

DAN HICKS and HIS HOT LICKS, actually I think just DAN HICKS, did an album called Early Muses of songs he recorded prior to the release of his first official album. His was, it appears, an offically sanctioned release. Just like this album and vol. 2, it offered songs recorded by the artist quite early in his career. Both guys sound younger because they are. These early recordings are typically more like early demos. ELVIS COSTELLO included a handful of his songs just like these from before his first album, as bonus trax on reissues of his first and second albums. As on this album and DAN HICKS', they were demo songs recorded solo on acoustic guitar (or piano). One gets to hear stripped down versions of some favorite songs and even, particularly on this album, several songs never otherwise released.

A pure treat for the fan. Sure, there's 1 or 2 songs that are a touch less than they could be but most of the songs remind me of whenever JOHNNY CASH did a cover in his last period of just him singing and accompanying himself on guitar. He tears the song down to it's emotional essentials. He actually is able to bring new emotional meaning to some songs he covers simply by changing the pacing or his voice inflection or the feeling he brings in singing the lyrics.

TOM WAITS may not have wanted this and vol. 2 to be released, for whatever perfectly legitimate artist or business reasons he had, but for the fan these two albums are a real treasure trove. It's roots of WAITS, the beginning years of an esteemed national and internationally respected artist. His song writing ability shines through, his ability to sing with emotion is plain here. The songs are simply performed yet are complex in their texture of feeling and story telling.

Yes, I'd purchase each of his 70's albums before buying these two volumes. And I'd certainly recommend both of these records because there is great joy in listening to well recorded early demos of an artist who has remained robust in his musical creations for over 3 decades now. Go Tom. chrisbct@hotmail.com

Just....Wow!.......2005-10-14

I had looked up this album to see what others had to say about it, and I was surprised that nobody has given it 5 stars yet...so, let me be the first...

I bought this album way back in '92, when I first spied it in record store in San Francisco - at the time, I had no idea that it wasn't a "true" Tom album. I have to say, that I prefer this album over much of his overproduced 70's work.

As many have stated in other reviews, this album is a collection of demos that Tom did in the early 70's, and a handful of these songs ended up on his later albums. That being said, the fact that this album is a bit underproduced gives it more of an intimate feel...the music, words and Tom's voice pull you in and make you feel sort of warm a cozy - this collection also works well as a whole album - there is a definate continuity between the songs, and it flows together as smoothly as "Heart of a Saturday Night" does.

When it comes to the songs that ended up on studio albums, I prefer to hear the "Early Years" versions rather than the overproduced tracks....'Ice Cream Man' is far superior to the version on "Closing Time"...same can be said for 'Virginia Avenue"...

This is one of those rare early years/demo albums by your favorite artist that don't fall into the "for diehards only" - This is a solid collection of songs - do yourself a favor and pick it up, regardless of what era Waits fan you categorize yourself as..

Average customer rating: They are right A comedic gem (Vol. 1, that is) Five stars for Volume 1; one star for Volume 2 Ten Stars for Volume 1 A classic (if a bit corny)!!

Stan Freberg Presents The United States Of America, Vol. 1, The Early Years, And Vol. 2, The Middle Years Stan Freberg Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classic Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Broadway & Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Box Sets | Stores | Music Comedy & Spoken Word | Box Sets | Stores | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Stan Freberg Tip Of The Freberg (Includes Video) That Was the Year That Was Spike Jones - Greatest Hits An Evening Wasted With Tom Lehrer ASIN: B0000033TV Release Date: 1996-07-02

Tracks:

1. Vol. 1, The Early Years: Overture
2. Vol. 1, The Early Years: Columbus Discovers America 'It's A Round, Round World'
3. Vol. 1, The Early Years: Pilgrim's Progress 'Take An Indian To Lunch'
4. Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Thanksgiving Story (Under The Double Turkey)
5. Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Sale Of Manhattan 'Top Hat, White Feathers, And Tails'
6. Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Boston Tea Party
7. Vol. 1, The Early Years: Declaration Of Independence 'A Man Can't Be Too Careful What He Signs...
8. Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere
9. Vol. 1, The Early Years: Betsy Ross And The Flag 'Everybody Wants To Be An Art Director'
10. Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Discovery Of Electricity
11. Vol. 1, The Early Years: Washington Crosses The Delaware (Command Decision)
12. Vol. 1, The Early Years: Yankee Doodle Go Home (Spirit Of '76)
13. Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Battle Of Yorktown
14. Vol. 1, The Early Years: Finale 'So Long, Friend...'

Tracks:

1. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Intro And Overture
2. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Madison, Jefferson, Franklin & Osbourne: The First Advertising Agency...
3. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Madison, Jefferson, Franklin & Osbourne'
4. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Madison, Jefferson, Franklin & Osbourne (Part 2)
5. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: America! America!
6. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Madison, Jefferson, Franklin & Osbourne (Part 3)
7. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Rumplemeyer's Horseshoes: The Francis Scott Key Story
8. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Rumplemeyer's Horseshoes'
9. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Stephen Foster, Beloved Songwriter
10. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Samuel F.B. Morse Sends The First Telegram
11. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Abe Lincoln In Analysis
12. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Show Folk'
13. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Abe Lincoln At Home In The White House
14. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Barbara Freitchie, Martyr Of The Year
15. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Shoot If You Must'
16. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Lincoln At Shiloh, With General Grant
17. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'As Long As You're Up'/'A Sober Life's A Hard Life'
18. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: The Appomattox Courthouse Bar & Grill
19. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'There'll Never Be Another War'
20. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Custer's Last Stand
21. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Alexander Graham Bell And The First Phone Call
22. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Thomas Edison Invents The Light Bulb! The Phonograph! (Part 1)
23. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Perserverance'
24. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Thomas Edison Invents The Light Bulb! The Phonograph! (Part 2)
25. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Planned Obsolescence'
26. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: The Wright Brothers At Kitty Hawk
27. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Henry Ford Invents Detroit
28. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Perserverance' (Reprise)
29. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: The Sinking Of The Lusitania
30. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Two Tin Pan Alley Songwriters
31. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'U-Boat'/'The Guns Of August'
32. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Hello, Peace, Hello'
33. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'There'll Never Be Another War' (Reprise)
34. Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Finale 'America! America!' (Reprise)

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When Stan Freberg released The United States of America in 1961, it was one of the first comedy concept albums ... and perhaps the funniest musical comedy never performed onstage. With a cast that included Jesse White and June Foray (as well as a dead-on Orson Welles impression by voice-over master Paul Frees), Freberg presented a madcap version of history that began with Christopher Columbus's insistence that "It's a Round, Round World." His crew, however, was unconvinced:

Crazy kind of scheme
It's a cockamamie dream
If we don't sight land we're gonna scream.

Later, a cautious Ben Franklin would express suspicion of the declaration Thomas Jefferson brought by for him to sign: "You go to a few harmless meetings, sign a few harmless petitions, and forget all about it.... Ten years later you get called up before a committee. No thank you! I'm not going to spend the rest of my life writing in Europe!"

For decades, fans were frustrated by the lack of sequels that would carry the story beyond the Revolutionary War. (After attempts to turn the material into a real Broadway musical were ruined by heavy-handed producer David Merrick, Freberg went on to a lucrative career in advertising.) Finally, in 1996, Freberg went into the studio with the surviving members of his original cast--as well as stars David Ogden Stiers, Sherman Hemsley, Tyne Daly, Lorenzo Music, and John Goodman--with a new batch of songs and skits that covered the period from the founding of the United States government in 1789 to the end of World War I.

Volume 2 is not quite as strong as volume 1, but that's like saying that Babe Ruth didn't hit as many home runs as Hank Aaron. There's still plenty of great material in "The Middle Years," like Francis Scott Key's first draft of his most famous composition: "Rumplemeyer's horseshoes are the best you can use, what so proudly he's nailed onto all kinds of horses." Or Ulysses S. Grant demanding a drink so he can keep on...

Pursuing the South
Over the hills
Fearless and brave, minus a shave
And crocked to the gills.

The two-CD set includes the original liner notes from the 1961 release; a 1989 CD reissue of the first volume; and the notes by Freberg, Dr. Demento, and Ray Bradbury for the sequel. It also contains a complete lyric sheet. Although some of the jokes on the first CD may be too arcane for younger listeners, The United States of America can still be called, without overstatement, a work of genius. --Ron Hogan

Customer Reviews:

They are right.......2006-06-30

The reviewers above who said the first volume is one of the funniest records ever made are right.

I listened to it when it came out and tracks like "A Man Can't Be Too Careful What he Signs these days" (Jefferson and Adams trying to get Franklin to sign the Declaration of Independence) and the one where Betsy Ross presents the new flag to George Washington are still indescribably funny.

But you can still buy the two volume set, pour yourself a nice dry Martini in a damp frosted glass, and use the disk with volume 2 for a coaster.

O;-)

A comedic gem (Vol. 1, that is).......2005-07-05

I have been a BIG fan of this album for well over two decades, since I came across the LP at the local library as a teenager. I was simply in stitches, and searched at used record stores until I found a copy of my own, which I eventually wore out in my repeated listenings.

So I was excited when I heard that after all these years, Vol. 2 was finally coming. But what a disappointment.

Vol. 1 has great songs like "Round Round World", "Take an Indian to Lunch" and "A Man Can't be Too Careful What He Signs These Days" that not only sparkle with satiric wit, but are great tunes I sometimes find myself humming.

The songs in Vol. 2, however, fall flat and just feel, well, forced. And that applies to all of Vol. 2 as well. The sense is that they had a list of punch lines they were set on, and didn't stop to think if it was funny or not. Funny is not a word that can be applied to Vol. 2, sadly.

So buy it for Vol. 1. You can just discard the other disc.

Five stars for Volume 1; one star for Volume 2.......2005-04-19

"Vol. 1, The Early Years" is without a doubt the best comedy recording I have ever heard. I personally discovered it back in the mid-80s, when I came across a copy of the album one Saturday at the radio station where I worked. It was listened to many a time "in cue" or after sign-off. I simply could not get enough of it. I also listened repeatedly to his "Original Cast" greatest hits album and the classic "Freeberg Underground" live recording he did in the mid-60s at the Hollywood Bowl.

Ever since then, I had hoped that a) Vol. 1 would someday come out on CD, and b) that he would eventually make good on his promise in the original album's liner notes to bring out a Vol. 2.

Well, both of my wishes came true. Vol. 1 is out on CD and as good if not better than I remember it. Plus, they added back in some parts that were cut so the original recording could fit on one LP. Vol. 2, on the other hand, is a *major* disappointment.

Vol. 2 simply tries too hard. It tries to tackle a huge amount of American history (from the late 1700s through the end of World War I) in 34 tracks on one CD (a virtually impossible task). It tries to satirize events during the Civil War (a hopeless task). And, its satire lacks the "let's not take ourselves too seriously" light-heartedness of Vol. 1, which is another way of saying it is trying to be Politically Correct.

It's a shame Vol. 2 wasn't written and produced soon after Vol. 1. I honestly believe Stan and Co. would have come up with another classic.

I too wish Rhino still offered Vol. 1 separately. From a marketing/business standpoint, I understand why they don't do it.

Still, if you don't have Vol. 1, it's worth the sacrifice to buy the two-volume set just to get it. Who knows? You may end up liking Vol. 2. If not, it makes a good (albeit expensive) coaster.

Ten Stars for Volume 1.......2005-02-10

My mom turned me on this LP and I listened to it repeatedly. It makes history SO funny! I have not heard this LP in years and years but I can still remember so much of it word for word.

Chris Colomubus and his duet with King Ferdenand is great!

Chris: It's a round, round world, it's a round, round world. I contend its round and its goin' be found, it's a round world now and its always been!

Kind Ferdindad: It's a flat, flat world, it's a flat, flat world, I contend its flat, as a welcoming mat, and you're sailing off the end, it's a flat world now and its always been!

If you are Stan Freberg fan, this is a MUST HAVE! And while you are at it, get yourself a nutcup and a couple of french horns!

A classic (if a bit corny)!!.......2004-12-24

This is a classic bit of Americana.
A must-have for anyone who enjoys good comedy and great production value.

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The Early Years Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Watchdog ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: The Early Years Vol. 2 Live in Germany Complete Blue Horizon Sessions Ain't Easy No More Gettin' Up: Live at Buddy Guy's Legends, Rosa's & Lurrie's Home ASIN: B000I09O54

Product Description

1. Hittin' Heavy 2. Blues Afterwhile 3. Diggin' My Potatoes 4. Teenage Girl (with GEORGE SMITH) 5. So All Alone 6. Come On Baby 7. Keep It To Yourself 8. Teardrops Fallin' (with GEORGE SMITH) 9. Blowin My Nuts 10. The Little Girl I'm Lovin' 11. Fine Little Mama (with SMOKEY WILSON) 12. Give Me Back That Wig 13. I Miss You So (with CARDEL BOYETTE) 14. Gina's Groove

Average customer rating: You'll Love This The greatest tenor after Caruso at his best A priceless musical document The greatest lyric tenor ever, at the start of his career.

Giuseppe Di Stefano: The Early Years Manufacturer: Bongiovanni ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000448G Release Date: 1996-08-01

Tracks:

1. L'arlesiana: E' la solita storia del pastore
2. L'amico Fritz: Ed anche Beppe amo
3. TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
4. La Boheme: Che gelida manina
5. L'Elisir d'Amore: Una furtiva lacrima
6. Manon: Sogno
7. I pescatori di perle: Mi par d'udir ancora
8. Werther: Pouquoi me reveiller
9. Elegie
10. Si vous l'avez compris
11. Ninna nanna della vita
12. Santa Lucia
13. Musica proibita
14. Santa Lucia Luntana
15. Torna a Surriento
16. L'Elisir d'Amore: Voglio dire...lo stupendo elisir
17. L'Elisir d'Amore: La ra, la ra, la lera
18. L'Elisir d'Amore: Adina, credimi
19. L'Elisir d'Amore: Venti scudi
20. Il Tabarro: Hai ben ragione
21. Il Tabarro: Dimmi: perche, gli hai chiesto... Vorrei tenerti

Customer Reviews:

You'll Love This.......2002-01-19

Production values are awful, and sound quality is pretty bad. For all the world, it sounds like a silent film piano player with a guy singing...but I tell you, it's just about the greatest thing you've ever heard.

Around the third time I listened to this, I actually began to like the flaws; they became endearing. Reminds me of those 1/4 inch thick Carusso records I started out with, lo these many moons ago. Perfection...? Hell, it's for sure nothing here is flawless. It's just, well...flawless. Giuseppe at his youthful, incomparable best. Strong buy.

The greatest tenor after Caruso at his best.......1999-04-16

This record shows Di Stefano was in his prime at the age of 23 in 1944. Incomparable beauty of timbre, clarity of diction, sureness of interpretation, and amazing technical feats reminiscent of 19th century bel canto tenors. This recording should finally assure Di Stefano of his long deserved place as one of the top 5 tenors of the century.

A priceless musical document.......1999-01-14

This is not simply a collector's item. These imperfect recordings, made by an unknown POW in a war camp, reveal di Stefano's stunning natural talent perhaps even more completely than his more polished later singing. His boyish voice here is glowing, his interpretations fresh and fearless. You simply have to hear his "Mi par d'udir ancora" (better known as "Je crois entendre encore") on this recording, the most compelling account of this aria I've ever heard. He sings it in a full voice, with measured sprinklings of mezza voce, while most tenors just croon this aria in a pitiful falsetto. For me di Stefano, even at his most inexperienced, is the ultimate tenor benchmark.

The greatest lyric tenor ever, at the start of his career........1998-12-27

This is what the tenor voice is all about, there has never been a voice like this. Hear this great tenor at his the very beginning of his career. Listen to the beauty that the human voice can produce. Di Stefano puts everthing into every song/aria on this recording. The quality of sound on this disc may not be great( 2 Stars), but the performance is outstanding. If you are an opera fan, and particularly fond of tenors, this recording is a must.

Average customer rating: so good angel psalms The best of JLC Start here to be a Jump fan for life!! an excellent choice

Early Years, Vol. 1 Little Children Jump Manufacturer: Ez Chief Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vertigo Magazine Final Straw ASIN: B00005QY61 Release Date: 2001-11-06

Tracks:

1. Someone's In The Kitchen
2. Smiling Down
3. Matchbox Whistler
4. Dark And Lonely Man
5. Quiet
6. Because Of You
7. Dancing Virginia
8. My Heart Is On The Ocean
9. U Can Look
10. Lamplight
11. Opium

Tracks:

1. I Can Feel You
2. Easter Parade
3. Bad Side
4. Innocent Kiss
5. Underground Elite
6. Opium
7. Just A Second
8. 15 Stories
9. Ocean Grace

Customer Reviews:

so good.......2004-10-12

Its not often that you find a cd that you like every song on it.THIS IS IT! It just makes you feel happy or a little badass when Mat starts singing.

angel psalms.......2004-09-06

well i've listened to this music so now i feel i can die. you know some people believe there are things about this life that just can't be explained. Jay Clifford's voice is transcendent and maybe he's a ghost or something.

The best of JLC.......2004-05-25

As someone who's followed Jump, Little Children since they were a small indie band in the Carolinas, and who does own those much-vaunted "scarce" originals of Licorice Tea Demos and Buzz, I have to say they lost their originality after LTD. All their attempts after these two albums have turned into run-of-the-mill rock. Not bad, but definitely not what they used to be, and no longer original.

If you want the REAL JLC, this is the album you need to buy. Don't bother with the others.

Start here to be a Jump fan for life!!.......2002-08-08

Jump, Little Children has been a god-sent to me as well as the hundreds of other Jump fans across the USA (and beyond!) If you weren't fortunate enough to get "The Licorice Tea Demos" and "Buzz" when they were originally released, now's your chance!! Plus, it comes with previously released songs, including my favorite, "15 Stories". "Early Years" is a great way to start off your J,LC collection, or bring back the old stuff into your life. Also check out "Magazine" and "Vertigo," Jump, Little Children's other cds, and find out why so many people have fallen in love with their heartfelt lyrics, unique sound, and the pure harmony every second of every song brings. Check out a live show near you and you'll get the full Jump experience! I highly recommend this 2-cd set, as well as all other Jump, Little Children cds!

an excellent choice.......2001-11-25

This album is a double re-release of J,LC's first two CDs and some extra tracks. It's not quite the same as having the two original CDs ("Licorice Tea Demos" and "Buzz") but since those originals are scarce it makes a great gift for someone into eclectic music. While you're at it, 1998's "Magazine" and 2000's "Vertigo" are the other J,LC albums you should definitely check out.

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Golden Years of the Soviet New Jazz, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Golden Years of New ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005QDBG Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

1. In Search Of A Standard - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
2. Waltz- Standard - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
3. A Night In Tunisia - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
4. Lullaby For Coltrane - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
5. Poet (Netsuke) - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
6. Sarabanda - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
7. Street Organ - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
8. Waltz - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
9. Blues In C-major - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
10. Totem - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
11. Three Dances: Dance 1/Dance 2/Dance 3 - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov
12. Advance To The Past - Vyacheskav Guyvoronsky/Vladimir Volkov

Tracks:

1. Matinee - Sergey Kuryokhin
2. Vernissage - Sergey Kuryokhin
3. Meditation At The Piano - Sergey Kuryokhin
4. Maple Leaf Rag - Sergey Kuryokhin
5. Second Siberian Concert (Full Version) - Sergey Kuryokhin
6. Popular Zoological Elements (Part II) - Sergey Kuryokhin

Tracks:

1. C-Jam Blues - Valentina Ponomareva
2. Ain't Misbehaving - Valentina Ponomareva
3. Michelle - Valentina Ponomareva
4. Invocation Of Spirit - Valentina Ponomareva
5. Sheptalki - Valentina Ponomareva
6. Wind Blows Into The Ears Of A Stone Stallion - Valentina Ponomareva
7. Intrusion - Valentina Ponomareva

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1. Lines Of Destiny (Short Version) - Anatoly Vapirov
2. Macbeth - Anatoly Vapirov
3. Lines Of Destiny (Full Version) - Anatoly Vapirov
4. Delusion - Anatoly Vapirov

Average customer rating: Essential 50s Hook

The Early Years, Vol. 1 John Lee Hooker Manufacturer: Tomato Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Detroit Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Contemporary Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: The Early Years, Vol. 2 Harmonica Blues Kings ASIN: B00009L504 Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. You Ain't No Big Thing
2. Big Legs, Tight Skirt
3. My Grinding Mill
4. Whiskey and Wimmen'
5. No Shoes
6. I'm So Excited
7. One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
8. Bottle up and Go
9. One Way Ticket
10. Half a Stranger
11. Lost a Good Girl
12. I Wanna Walk
13. Dimples
14. Let's Make It
15. House Rent Boogie
16. Baby Lee

Customer Reviews:

Essential 50s Hook.......2005-01-13

Originally a double album, Tomato's "The Early Years" was reissued in 2003 on two seperate CDs. There's not even a picture of the cover here on Amazon, yet "The Early Years" is just about the best collection available of John Lee Hooker in his prime.

Pete Welding's liner notes are good, and they do discuss the 1950s sessions that produced these singles in some detail, but the backing musicians are uncredited (which is annoying), and the sound is obviously not 21st century hi-fi.
But the music is never less than good, and most of it is terrific. Hooker's stay with Vee-Jay records produced numerous classics, and a lot of lesser-known but equally memorable songs. "Big Legs, Tight Skirt" is here, along with "Dimples", "Baby Lee", "Bottle Up & Go", and the original "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer". And on vol. 2 (which you need to get as well, unless you can track a copy of the original double-disc issue) you'll find essential songs like the funky "Onions", "Time Is Marching", "Boom Boom", "I'm Going Upstairs", and the little-known but completely irresistable "Old Time Shimmy".

This is prime Hooker, showcasing some of his best (and best-selling) songs. Most of them are band-backed, and there are even horns backing the Hook on a couple of songs on vol. 2, and while some may prefer John Lee Hooker in solo mode with just his guitar and a piece of plywood to stomp on, most listeners will find these performances to be his most accessible and certainly most rewarding.
Get Rhino's double-disc "Ultimate Collection" and both of these CDs, and you're set. These recordings are essential in the John Lee Hooker-canon, and it really doesn't get much better than this.

Average customer rating: If for no other reason, by it for Tenessee

The Early Years Pt. 1: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 13 Hank Williams Jr. Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | 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: The Early Years Pt. 2: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 14 One Night Stand: Original Classic Hits, Vol.1 Five-O-Five Rowdy: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 6 A.K.A. Wham Bam Sam ASIN: B00000D9WL Release Date: 1998-10-06

Tracks:

1. I'm Not Responsible
2. How's My Ex Treating You
3. You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)
4. All By Myself
5. One Night Stand
6. Tennessee
7. Once And For All
8. Mobile Boogie
9. Storms Never Last
10. It's Different With You

Customer Reviews:

If for no other reason, by it for Tenessee.......2000-11-02

This is a decent CD of some of Hank's earlier music. Tenessee is by far the best song on the CD. If you haven't heard the song, you need to pick this one up.

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Pavarotti - The Early Years Vol. 2 Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works Featuring Luciano Pavarotti | Pavarotti, Luciano | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Giacomotti, Alfredo | ( G ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Donizetti, Gaetano | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Puccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Freni, Mirella | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Early Years Pavarotti at Carnegie Hall ASIN: B000003FSW Release Date: 1995-08-15

Tracks:

1. Oh! Fede Negar Potessi...Quando Le Sere Al Placido
2. A Te, O Cara, Amor Talora
3. Quesa O Quella
4. Ella Mi Fu Rapita...Parmi Veder Le Lagrime
5. La Donna E Mobile
6. Tombe Degi'Avi Miel
7. Lunge Da Lei...De'Miel Bollenti Spiriti
8. O Madre Mia...La Mia Letiza Infondere
9. O Di Capello Generoso Amici
10. Nessun Dorma

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The Early Years, Vol. 1 Vera Lynn Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Tin Pan Alley | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | 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 Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Early Years, Vol. 2: Original Recordings 1935-1942 ASIN: B00005B15C Release Date: 2002-04-16

Tracks:

1. Up the Wooden Hill to Bedfordshire - Vera Lynn, Arthur Young
2. It's a Sin to Tell a Lie - Vera Lynn, Arthur Young
3. Sympathy - Bert Ambrose & His Orchestra, Vera Lynn
4. Rosalie - Fred Hartley, Vera Lynn
5. In My Little Red Book - Vera Lynn
6. Bells of St. Mary's - Vera Lynn
7. Now It Can Be Told - Vera Lynn, Arthur Young
8. Cinderella Sweetheart - Bert Ambrose & His Orchestra, Vera Lynn
9. If I Didn't Care - Bert Ambrose & His Orchestra, Vera Lynn
10. With You - Vera Lynn
11. We've Come a Long Way Together - Vera Lynn
12. I Paid for the Lie That I Told You - Bert Ambrose & His Orchestra, Vera Lynn
13. One Life - Vera Lynn
14. Wishing (Will Make It So) - Vera Lynn
15. My Prayer - Vera Lynn, Fela Sowande
16. Over the Rainbow - Vera Lynn, Arthur Young
17. Cinderella, Stay in My Arms - Bert Ambrose & His Orchestra, Vera Lynn
18. I'll Pray for You - Vera Lynn, Arthur Young
19. Goodnight Children Everywhere - Vera Lynn, Arthur Young
20. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn, Arthur Young

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