Growing, Pains

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Husky-voiced Billie Myers was discovered in a London club by a producer who saw her dancing and suggested that if she could sing as well as she moved her hips, she should give him a call. The seemingly tacky pickup line was actually a legitimate business proposition, and three years later Myers has a major-label debut to show for it. Produced by Desmond Child (not the initial dance-club Casanova, in case you were wondering), Growing Pains is a standard-issue MOR rock record, clinging to every plodding '80s aesthetic in the book. Smoldering guitar chords, synthetically programmed drum rhythms, and big splashy choruses earmark the disc, while Myers does her best to sound like a predictable cross between Alanis Morissette and Joan Armatrading. On "A Few Words Too Many," she conjures the indistinct balladry of John Waite, while on "Tell Me" she gets "exotic," thanks to the accompaniment of a flute and sitar. Sgt. Pepper, this ain't. The funk-lite of "The Shark and the Mermaid" is slightly less annoying, but it's too little, too late in an album that willingly redefines the standards of blandness. --Aidin Vaziri

Growing, Pains,Billie Myers,Universal,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Contemporary Singer/Songwriter,Pop,Popular Music,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Growing, Pains

Average customer rating: I like the first song... In the Rough... TEMPEST'S EXPLODE ... Constant Companion

Growing, Pains Billie Myers Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vertigo Blurring the Edges Firecracker Amanda Marshall Desireless ASIN: B000005B0A Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

1. Kiss The Rain
2. A Few Words Too Many
3. Tell Me
4. You Send Me Flying
5. Please Don't Shout
6. First Time
7. Mother, Daughter, Sister, Lover
8. The Shark And the Mermaid
9. Having Trouble With The Language
10. Opposites Attract
11. Much Change Too Soon

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Husky-voiced Billie Myers was discovered in a London club by a producer who saw her dancing and suggested that if she could sing as well as she moved her hips, she should give him a call. The seemingly tacky pickup line was actually a legitimate business proposition, and three years later Myers has a major-label debut to show for it. Produced by Desmond Child (not the initial dance-club Casanova, in case you were wondering), Growing Pains is a standard-issue MOR rock record, clinging to every plodding '80s aesthetic in the book. Smoldering guitar chords, synthetically programmed drum rhythms, and big splashy choruses earmark the disc, while Myers does her best to sound like a predictable cross between Alanis Morissette and Joan Armatrading. On "A Few Words Too Many," she conjures the indistinct balladry of John Waite, while on "Tell Me" she gets "exotic," thanks to the accompaniment of a flute and sitar. Sgt. Pepper, this ain't. The funk-lite of "The Shark and the Mermaid" is slightly less annoying, but it's too little, too late in an album that willingly redefines the standards of blandness. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

I like the first song..........2007-01-17

Well i only like one song off the whole CD unfortunately. Bought it for my girlfriend and she agrees... only good track is Kiss the Rain. In my opinion of course.

In the Rough..........2006-07-19

...I can only echo what many of the other reviewers have said: Billie Myers has an amazing voice. It's not your every day over-produced and polished one either. This album is incredible and I'm still surprised, almost ten years later, that it wasn't bigger than it was. But maybe that's a good thing, huh? A Few Words Too Many makes me cry every time, The Shark and The Mermaid is candy for the ears and imagination, and I'm also pretty fond of "Don't Shout" and "Mother, Daughter, Sister, Lover". Kiss the Rain is what made me buy it, the rest stands on it's own. It's ultimately singable, and the perfect music for a rainy day around the house, or a long drive in the car.

TEMPEST'S EXPLODE.......2005-09-02

She's is not just a Rain, She's a complete Storm a in this cd is clear...Her voice is strong, the lyrics are honest and really i can enjoy every second of her music, "KISS THE RAIN" "A FEW WORDS TOO MANY" ""YOU SEND ME FLYING" "TELL ME" and my personal favourite " THE SHARK AND THE MERMAID" makes me realized that Billie Myers is an awesome singer, i was searching for GROWING,PAINS for long time, and now i'm lucky enough to have it. So my advice is, yes...go and buy it.

..........2004-03-21

It wasn't as good as I expected. 'Kiss The Rain' is still the best track...I think Myers needs to expand her horizon lyrically before she can be considered an amazing artist. Still good though.

Constant Companion.......2003-08-07

There are very few cd's out there that I can listen to over and over again without getting sick of them. Even fewer that I can out down for a long time and then come back to even more in love with them. Billie Myers has a great voice, and there isn't a person out there who won't be moved by "Kiss the rain" or "a few words too many" at least once in their life!

Average customer rating: If you loved "Growing Pains", you will love this album.

Growing Pains & Other Hit TV Themes Steve Dorff & Friends Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Growing Pains - The Complete First Season ASIN: B000008F6I Release Date: 1990-10-25

Customer Reviews:

If you loved "Growing Pains", you will love this album........2003-09-30

If you loved the hit tv show "Growing Pains", you will love this album. It also includes other great songs written by Steve Dorff including "Through the years" and "Every which way, but loose".

Average customer rating: quit being cheap and buy the record

Beating a Dead Horse Manufacturer: Collekt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Direction for Children ASIN: B00067ZFE8 Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. Life is Cartoons
2. Always Drunk
3. Panhandling
4. Growing Pains (Feat. Angle and Aeon Grey)
5. Take a Few
6. The Aftertaste
7. Round and Round (Feat. Supastition)
8. Precursor
9. Another Design
10. Hot Freestyle
11. Anger Management
12. Breathe Deep
13. Dumb Down
14. Beer Hunter (Feat. Jayvee)
15. Bottom Feeder
16. Night Shift

Product Description

This is pure corn-fed discontent. Former Iowa resident Arecee releases his second record, "Beating a Dead Horse", under NYC's Collekt Records in Brooklyn, New York. His dark melodic beats and thick delivery are a refreshing alternative to today's bubblegum thug rap and purist hip-hop. On the track titled 'Breathe Deep' we hear a glimpse of a tragic past romance gone sour while the up-beat 'Round and Round' features hip-hop heavyweight Supastition. In 'Life is Cartoons,' Arecee proclaims that "hip-hop is stupid"; after watching MTV, I couldn't agree more. Lush self produced beats and deeply personal lyrics make this release a breath of fresh air in today's copycat music industry. Arecee's first release, "Direction for Children" featuring Sage francis, is currently in stores.

Customer Reviews:

quit being cheap and buy the record.......2004-11-12

if it walks, talks, and quacks like good hiphop well it must be. don't even think about it. just buy it. arecee's second official release shows what hard work and dedication bring to the struggling sound of current hip POP. if you need respite from the inexplicable crap flooding the scene and stinkin up the charts, this is your album.
prizm the nvzbl sez "Support Your Local Rapper"

Average customer rating: Simplesmente o melhor. Kiss the Rain kisses the heart! This CD is excellent!! I give five stars.

Growing, Pains Billie Myers Manufacturer: Universal/Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000008965 Release Date: 1998-03-31

Tracks:

1. Kiss The Rain
2. Few Words Too Many
3. Tell Me
4. You Send Me Flying
5. Please Don't Shout
6. First Time
7. Mother, Daughter, Sister,
8. Shark & The Mermaid
9. Having Trouble With The L
10. Opposites Attract
11. Much Change Too Soon

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: Sleeping Beauty, and Kiss the Rain.

Customer Reviews:

Simplesmente o melhor........1999-07-26

Este é o melhor álbum do gênero que já ouvi em toda a minha vida! Toda a emoção é transmitida com muita clareza e suavidade. Ótima pedida, especialmente se você já está de saco cheio de axé, pagode e o escambau.

Kiss the Rain kisses the heart!.......1999-06-28

For anyone who has ever cried thinking about a far off loved one, or has ever known heart-breaking longing, Kiss the Rain will take you back to that bittersweet feeling. Close your eyes and listen to the lyrics, and remember a place, a person, and a time from your past.

Billie Myers is an incredible artist. The album is well worth purchasing.

This CD is excellent!! I give five stars........1999-04-18

This CD is excellent!! Myers expresses her feelings to her very best. The lyrics along with the singing is great. Do not miss out on this CD buy while its still available.

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Growing Pains Faith Hope & Charity/Dani Behr Manufacturer: Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LY2AXK

Average customer rating: excellent recordings MC - the first fifteen years

Growing Pains Michael Chapman Manufacturer: Mooncrest Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004SDR1 Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

1. Key To The Highway
2. See See Rider
3. Let Me Go Home Whiskey
4. Parchman Farm
5. Anniversary
6. It Didn't Work Out
7. Thankyou P.K.1944
8. Daisy Bell/Naked Ladies & Electric Ragtime
9. Reason To Believe
10. Wrecked Again
11. Rabbit Hills
12. A Scholarly Man
13. Here We Go Again
14. Running For Cover
15. Dangerous When Sober
16. Lonely By The Mile

Album Description

Compilation for British folk artist features a mix of live & studio recordings. All previously unreleased material including his earliest known recordings. Recorded between 1969 & the early '80s. Digitally remastered. Informative liner notes with artist history. 16 tracks including 'Key To The Highway' & 'See See Rider'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered. Over 75 Minutes of Music. Features a Mix of Live and Studio Recordings (All Previously Unreleased). Includes his Earliest Known Recordings (Recorded Between 1969 and Early 80's) plus Liner Notes and Artist History.

Customer Reviews:

excellent recordings.......2005-04-06

i haven't heard chapman in years, yup, not since the 70s, so i thought i would take a chance on this cd. they're early recordings, mostly solo, mostly live. i was very surprised at how good the performances were and the great sound quality. if you like chapman's work, this is a worthy cd to own. if you're not sure, it's a good place to start. i see there are a lot of used copies, cheap. not too sure why, as this is some good stuff. there is also a volume 2 out that is equally as good.

MC - the first fifteen years.......2000-08-31

Most people consider Michael Chapman's albums from the first half of the seventies as his best work, so there must be some humor in the title Growing Pains, which provides an overview of the first fifteen years (1966-1980) of his musical career. The sixteen tracks are divided evenly in studio and live tracks and all tracks of this nearly 74-minute cd haven't been available before, neither on vinyl nor on cd. The first four studio tracks from Fairview, Hull predate his first official album Rainmaker at least two years, the last four tracks are from 1980, but for me they are much more interesting to hear than his 1980-album Looking for Eleven, although there's a distinct move to pop to be heard here also. The live recordings are from 1969 and 1971 and include MC-classics like It Didn't Work Out, Wrecked Again, Naked ladies & Electric Ragtime and a beautiful interpretation of Tim Hardin's Reason to Believe. There's also an almost 15-minute version of A Scholarly Man. The collection shows the development of MC in his most interesting years. It's a safe investment to get to know this excellent guitar player and singer, as it is all material that wasn't published before, and fits nicely besides BBC Sessions 69-75, a magnificent live-set. At last the interest in Michael Chapman seems te be growing and this record could do a good job in making it grow faster. Highly recommended and file under whatever you want to.

Average customer rating:

Growing Pains John Smith Manufacturer: Peanuts & Corn ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000JK9ZOS Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Any Time
2. Intro
3. Collared And Cuffed
4. Gimme A Minute
5. Growing Pains
6. Carry Me
7. Crimson Paint
8. Bathroom Stalls
9. Smoke Em If You Got Em
10. Ocs
11. Money Out
12. Take A Look
13. What Gets You Over

Average customer rating: The Music hall version Beautiful music Don't Waste Your Money

Jane Eyre: The Musical Various Artists Manufacturer: Empire Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005MLXX Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

1. Thirty Pounds a Year
2. One Summer Sunday/I'm Never Going to Marry
3. One Summer Sunday
4. Invitation to Dance
5. Growing Pains
6. New Years Eve
7. Nowhere to Go
8. Auld Lang Syne
9. Gregory
10. Jane
11. Perfect Marraige
12. If You Would Like to Sing
13. Feminine Logic
14. One Summer Sunday
15. Love Came By
16. Xmas Hymn
17. Home Is Where Your Heart Is
18. Very Reverend Rivers
19. Happily Married
20. Finale

Customer Reviews:

The Music hall version.......2001-11-27

This sounds like a revue rather than a coherent musical comedy. One can't help but feel that the forces involved with this project didn't take it too seriously since Rochester doesn't even appear on the recording (he had a prior engagement!) and the liner notes are given over mainly to explaining why the work never appeared on the West End.

Even considering the age of the recording, the singers sound weak and/or wobbly. Buy this as an historical curiosity, but don't expect an uplifting, polished, professional experience. For that, you need the Gordon/Caird Broadway version.

Beautiful music.......2001-10-11

This musical has beautiful music mixed with sad tones and lovely harmony. The singers portray their characters flawlessly with the emotion they sing in their songs, from sadness to happiness. I believe this musical is a joy to listen to and will fill a place in any musical theater's person's heart.

Don't Waste Your Money.......2001-09-05

The reason why I purchased this item is because I wanted to compare it to the Paul Gordan musical. I was sadly disappointed with this 60's version that tried to make Jane Eyre a comedy rather than a dark and gothic musical that the novel portrays. I tried to listen to a full song, but couldn't stand it and turned it off. From what I have just listened to, the show doesn't equal the newest Jane Eyre musical at all.

Average customer rating:

Growing Pains Disturbing Tha Peace ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000OY0PS4

Product Description

Growing Pains (Do It Again)RMX - Radio Version ~~~ Instrumental ~~~ Call Out Research Hook

Average customer rating:

Growing Pains, Vol. 2 Michael Chapman Manufacturer: Mooncrest Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Folk | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000574N2 Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Rockport Sunday
2. Andru's Easy Rider
3. Indian Queens
4. Not So Much A Garden (More Like A Maze)
5. Time Enough To Spare
6. Devastation Hotel
7. The Secret Of The Locks
8. How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live?
9. Shuffle Boat River Farewell
10. Catwalk 2: I. Como/II. Tussah/III. Raw/IV Kashmir/V. Bourette/VI. Noile

Album Description

Follow-up to the first successful volume of previously unreleased material. Over 70 minutes of classic British acoustic folk all previously unreleased & digitally remastered. Recorded live at various venues in the UK between 1969 & 1986. Also features contributions from Keef Hartley, Rick Kemp & Ray Martinez. Eight page booklet including detailed liner notes. 2001 release.

Album Details

Digitally remastered. Follow-up collection to last year's successful CD of previously unreleased material. Recorded live at various venues in the UK between 1969 & 1986 (all tracks previously unreleased; over 70 minutes of music).

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8. Jump Up! [Original recording remastered] [Import]
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Rap Music

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