Nashville Sessions

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Like a modern-day Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Leftover Salmon are here to bridge the gap between hippie rock and traditional country and bluegrass. So it may help to think of The Nashville Sessions as a poor man's Will the Circle Be Unbroken, especially with Circle veterans Jeff Hanna and Randy Scruggs (who produced this record) along for the ride. Leftover invite bluegrass and newgrass heroes and jam-band buddies to contribute here, and the results are as mixed as the musical influences. Clearly, Leftover thrive on the exuberant stomps and chuckles, as on their original "Dance on Your Head" and John Hartford's "Up on the Hill Where We Do the Boogie." Both Lucinda Williams (on the Cajun-flavored romp "Lines Around Your Eyes") and Taj Mahal (on the gentle "Lovin' in My Baby's Eyes") lead the band through worthy interpretations of their own songs, while Widespread Panic's John Bell helps turn "Nobody's Fault but Mine" into a sleepy, slow-burning gem. Yet earnestness simply does not become this band, and too many cuts have a poppy sincerity (remember the Dirt Band analogy) that plays away from Salmon's strengths. --Marc Greilsamer

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Nashville Sessions

Average customer rating: N2FINEMUSIC good vibes Great Mix CD review What a great album!

The Nashville Acoustic Sessions Raul Malo Manufacturer: Cmh Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Today After Hours The Definitive Collection Trampoline Music for All Occasions ASIN: B0001MDPNQ Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

1. Blue Bayou
2. Early Morning Rain
3. The Great Atomic Power
4. Weary Blues From Waiting
5. You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
6. Waiting For A Train (Instrumental)
7. When I Stop Dreaming
8. Moon River
9. Hot Burrito #1
10. Bright Side Of The Road
11. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons

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1. Blue Bayou
2. Early Morning Rain
3. The Great Atomic Power
4. Weary Blues From Waiting
5. You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
6. Waiting For A Train
7. When I Stop Dreaming
8. Moon River
9. Hot Burrito #1
10. Bright Side Of The Road
11. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons

Format: CD

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As vocalist for the Mavericks, Raul Malo's powerful voice and the band's success in mixing vintage material with originals arranged in "classic" styles helped revive eclecticism in Nashville. Here, he and a first-rate band of acoustic sidemen run through country, pop, and folk standards, most (not all) well-known. Mixing Bob Dylan ("You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go") and Gordon Lightfoot ("Early Morning Rain") with Jimmie Rodgers ("Waiting for a Train") and the Louvin Brothers ("The Great Atomic Power") is quintessential Malo. Having long ago channeled Roy Orbison's vocal dynamics, it's a given that he soars on "Blue Bayou" and the Henry Mancini-Johnny Mercer pop standard "Moon River." He and the musicians rework Van Morrison's "Bright Side of the Road" into a powerful gospel-style rave-up. Good as those three numbers are, the players don't sustain that same level throughout. These supremely gifted pickers, all respected instrumentalists, play it safe with solos and arrangements. Even Malo himself seems uncharacteristically low-keyed. The music is certainly pleasant, but given such a stellar blend of talent, it's also disappointingly predictable. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

N2FINEMUSIC.......2007-06-13

Fantastic work of musical and vocal art !

good vibes.......2007-05-17

raul malu has a great voice, the album has good vibes, and is a good listen.

Great Mix.......2007-01-04

What a great mix of songs. Malo covering Orbison's 'Blue bayou' is unbelievable. Pick this album up a.s.a.p.

CD review.......2006-07-25

I loved this CD! Raul Malo's clear, strong voice blends well with the acoustic instrumentation. What a pleasure to listen to!

What a great album!.......2006-03-19

As I'm writing this, I'm hearin' for... I don't know how many times to this great album. With all the due respect, I just don't understand what does Rich Kienzle mean by "disappointingly predictable". I mean, come on, what's so predictable about it or, even worst, disappointingly? It's a great album! Great musicians, great selection of songs and on the top of it all there's Raul Malo's voice, the best one since Elvis and Roy Orbison. That's the plain truth. Sorry Rich, but that's the way I see. If I'm disapointed is that the album has mere 12 songs. I could hear 12 more, easily. Once a heard a fan saying that he would pay just to hear Doc Watson talk. It wouldn't matter if he wouldn't sing or play anything. I understood right away what he meant, because I would to. The same thing applies to artists like Raul Malo. He doesn't have to do much to please his audience and, in my point of view, he does a lot on this record. I didn't like his previous work "Today", the songs aren't good and so, but still there's a great voice behind them. Well, I think I've said enough. Fans, of course will love it. Newcomers would want more. That's how I see.
Favorites tunes? Louvin Brothers' "Great Atomic Power", Roy's "Blue Bayou", and Hank Williams's "Weary Blues". Although the instrumental is great, I'd love to hear Malo singing Jimmie Roger's "Waiting For A Train". Maybe next time. The weakest try is Gram Parsons' "Hot Burrito", once Malo himself has done it better. Keep on singin' Raul and God bless you.

Average customer rating: One of the best crossover albums of all time The Telluride Sessions (Strength In Numbers) Bluegrass a little less blue As fresh as ever Acoustic fire!

The Telluride Sessions Strength in Numbers Manufacturer: Mca Nashville ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | 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 CDs $7 - $10 | Bluegrass | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Bluegrass | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Skip, Hop & Wobble Uncommon Ritual Music for Two (Bonus DVD) The Bluegrass Sessions: Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 2 Appalachian Journey ASIN: B000006EJJ Release Date: 1998-03-24

Tracks:

1. Future Man
2. Texas Red
3. Pink Flamingos
4. Duke And Cookie
5. One Winter's Night
6. Macedonia
7. The Lochs Of Dread
8. No Apologies
9. Slopes
10. Blue Men Of The Sahara

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This acoustic supergroup joined forces in the summer of 1988, and the result was a true landmark in "new acoustic" music. As if bluegrass (and even "newgrass") was too constricting, the quintet--Sam Bush (mandolin), Jerry Douglas (dobro), Bela Fleck (banjo), Mark O'Connor (violin), and Edgar Meyer (bass)--incorporates classical-style themes and arrangements within the context of bluegrass instrumentation. Their unbelievable technique and musical ability was never in question; however, what makes the album special is the uncanny blend of precision and freedom, of improvisation and structure. Each of the 10 compositions were written by a different twosome (do the math permutations). Playful bluesy lopes ("Pink Flamingo") accompany tinges of reggae ("The Locks of Dread"), Celtic ("Macedonia"), and Middle Eastern ("Blue Men of the Sahara") music. There are urgent burners, somber mood pieces, and tender ballads, all delivered with grace. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

One of the best crossover albums of all time.......2007-03-08

The incredible chemistry of this ensemble of string wizards mixes bluegrass sounds with every other genre in a way not yet duplicated. Unreal. You must have this CD.

The Telluride Sessions (Strength In Numbers).......2007-01-12

I first heard the group "Strength In Numbers" years ago on a show called Lone Pine Special. The entire band was phenomenal. It took bluegrass in a whole new and exciting direction. Each player is amazing in his own right as well as mixing beautifully with the other players. Most of this music is what I consider a bluegrass jazz fusion. This is a wonderful CD to include in an otherwise standard collection of traditional bluegrass. The virtuosity of each of these musicians is mindboggling. Some of the cuts make you want to jump up and dance while others cause you to pause, intently listen, and examine the musical techniques presented. Being a banjo and guitar player myself, it was a real joy to listen to such prolific musicianship. I found myself challenged and awed by this CD. I highly recommend this CD.

Bluegrass a little less blue.......2006-12-13

Bluegrass remains in many ways a music that holds its devotees close but perhaps offers less to the uninitiated or to those for whom the insistance on rigorous adherence to some predefined bluegrass standard seems a bit self-involved. Often times reverence towards tradition and outright musical athleticism get in the way of what is at the core a very strong musical message. This CD is one that easily reaches across boundaries and, with bluegrass sensibilities intact but not binding, presents contemporary acoustic country at its best. The musicians present are all masters of their instruments and all have worked together and known each other for years. The music they produce seems almost effortless but at the same time conveys no sense of sloppiness or lack of professionalism. There is a clear musical statement here coupled with a strong feeling so that the musicianship serves an end rather than just becoming an end in itself. Standouts include One Winter's Night, Blue Men of the Sahara, and the wonderful mandolin duet on Macedonia featuring Sam Bush and reminding us that Mark O'Connor can play anything. For the bluegrass traditionalist, the music may seem heresy. For the rest of us, this is a wonderful recording suitable for repeated listening. Definitely not for bluegrass fans only.

As fresh as ever.......2006-09-07

I just bought it; 17 years after its release. Not that that should matter as I have purchased jazz recordings from the fifties. This CD is my first introduction to bluegrass or newgrass or whatever grass. I agree with some of the reviewers that this music is beyond classification. I don't think it gets any better than this. I love the melodies, the harmonies, musicianship and the quality of the recording. I listen to it at home and in the car. There are some world influences in couple of numbers. By the way, "Macedonia" has a Balkan tint to it, not celtic. Inspired by this CD I started tracking the recording of individual artists involved as the group represented a "summit" of sorts. Next thing I will be moving to the Appalachian Mountains.

Acoustic fire!.......2005-12-25

It all started when my friend Ashley used "Macedonia" (track six) to demonstrate the quality of his JBL iPod speaker ring. Never having listened to bluegrass before, I asked what kind of music it was and he said it is beyond classification. So I listened to "Slopes" and got the kind of euphoric rush you get when you're having a sports-related high or the ecstatic sensation of moving at great speed.
No matter what you think of bluegrass or banjos, anyone who takes delight in music that is intricate, brilliant, sensuous and evocative, will find much to love about this album. Jazz fans will appreciate the Pat Metheny undertones and harmonies in tracks like "One Winter's Night." I would be first in line for any new project by this line-up of virtuoso musicians. What a joy to listen to flawless musical jamming!

Average customer rating: Roots of Bluegrass Great roots music!! MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Martina McBride Is a Revelation Irish Muusic and Bluegrass Is a Natural Combination

Down the Old Plank Road: The Nashville Sessions The Chieftains Manufacturer: RCA Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Further Down the Old Plank Road Another Country Long Black Veil The Wide World Over: A 40 Year Celebration Water From the Well ASIN: B00006AG7G Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

1. Down the Old Plank Road (w/ John Hiatt, Bela Fleck, Jeff White and Tim O'Brien)
2. Country Blues (w/ Buddy & Julie Miller)
3. Sally Goodin (w/ Earl Scruggs)
4. Dark as a Dungeon (w/ Vince Gill)
5. Cindy (w/ Kentucky Thunder & Ricky Skaggs)
6. Molly Ban (Bawn) (w/ Alison Krauss)
7. Don't Let Your Deal Go Down (w/ Lyle Lovett)
8. Medley: Ladies Pantalettes; Belles of Blackville; First House in Connaught (w/ Bela Fleck)
9. Whole Heap of Little Horses (w/ Patty Griffin)
10. Rain and Snow (w/ The Del McCoury Band)
11. I'll Be All Smiles Tonight (w/ Martina McBride)
12. Tennessee Stud (w/ Jeff White)
13. Katie Dear (w/ Gillian Welch & David Rawlings)
14. Give the Fiddler a Dram (Finale)

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Now that bluegrass is (again) momentarily cool, leave it to the Chieftains to (again) plunge an all-star country cast into the Celtic wellsprings of old-time music, just as they did 10 years ago with 1992's Another Country. It's no surprise that the Chieftains can handle the rapacious rhythms of a hot fiddle tune; whether they can go toe-to-toe with the likes of Tim O'Brien, Béla Fleck, Ricky Skaggs, and Del McCoury is another matter. Rest assured they can, and they even coax some inspired jamming from Earl Scruggs--who sounds like he has something to prove on "Sally Goodin"--and a chilling vocal from Alison Krauss on "Molly Ban," the Celtic equivalent of "Fair and Tender Maidens." The Chieftains' only miscue comes in wasting Vince Gill's talents on a busily arranged "Dark as a Dungeon." While this set will likely appeal more to fans of contemporary Irish music than to hard-core twang fans, anyone who loves acoustic roots music will find these collaborations refreshing, if not down-right bracing. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Roots of Bluegrass.......2007-05-24

The Chieftains..BLUE GRASS?
Yep, shure 'nough is, y'all.
Well, sorta...

When people hear "Chieftains" they're thinking Irish, Gaelic..but BLUE GRASS? Actually it's not a stretch at all considering that Irish folk music played a major role in the creation of American folk music, Blue Grass (Tenessee, Kentucky)--and via Blue Grass to Country & Western. Of course other ethnic flavors are involved including Scottish & colonial British, French, Spanish & African (Gospel, Blues, Jazz.)

To offer a comparison, the soundtrack of "O, Brother, Where Art Thou?" gives a pretty good sampler of Blue Grass, & this CD does the same--but with more songs, more A-List US artists (John Hiatt, Bela Fleck, Earl Scruggs, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Lyle Lovetti, Paty Griffin & other greats) resulting in this more artistically cohesive CD.

So where are the Chiefains you might ask? Well, it's true they are more in the studio background than the forefront, but once you realize how effective that the background is, you can enjoy the final result.

The CD features the original musical treatment of such standards as Don't Let Your Deal Go Down, Whole Heaps of Little Horses, Tennesse Stud, and Katie Dear [A variant of Silver Dagger]

Long Black Veil
Water From the Well
Tears Of Stone
Northern Journey
Four Strong Winds
Early Morning Rain
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The First 10 Years
Joan Baez
In Concert
Basket of Light

Great roots music!!.......2006-04-17

What can I say that hasn't been said already? This is a great CD. The song "Rain and Snow" by the Del McCoury Band is, in my opinion, worth the purchase alone. Other highlights include: "Dark as a Dungeon" by Vince Gill, "Molly Ban" by the always wonderful Alison Krauss, and "Tennessee Stud" by Jeff White. Celtic music is so ethereal whereas bluegrass seems to ground the music and give it that extra folksy feel. The music is passionate and describes lifestyles, especially those of the Appalachians, which weren't always glamorous yet were rich in heritage and pride. Tremendous musical combination!

MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN.......2005-07-30

Take the elegant, sweet vocals of Alison Krauss, and combine them with the crushing instrumental power of the Chieftains, and you have one of the greatest musical collaborations of the last 50 years. Absolutely top-to-bottom brilliance. Highly recommend to anyone who likes bluegrass, traditional folk, Celtic, oxygen, or food! A MUST OWN!

Martina McBride Is a Revelation.......2005-07-23

Excellent, if somewhat eclectic, album, and I wish the Chieftains had been more front and center. But I find the album a consistent delight, with (and to be expected)typically first- rate performances from Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, etc. But the revelation for me was Martina McBride's "I'll Be All Smiles Tonight." Where did that come from? She could out-Rhonda Rhonda Vincent when it comes to powerful Bluegrass ballad wailing. I've never been a big McBride fan, but I'd sure be interested in more stuff like this.

Irish Muusic and Bluegrass Is a Natural Combination.......2005-03-22

There are two types of people in this world: Those who were born Irish and the rest of us who wish we were. [I fall into the latter category.] I have been nurturing a love affair with both bluegrass and Irish music for more than thirty years, and the links between the two genres have never been more evident than on this meeting of the Chieftains and some of the biggest names in bluegrass and country music, including Bela Fleck, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, the Del McCoury Band, Alison Krauss, Tim O'Brien and Vince Gill.

Highlights include the instrumentals "Sally Goodin" and the medley of reels, along with Vince Gill's Take on the Merle Travis classic "Dark As a Dungeon" and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings mournful "Katie Dear." The album closes on a rousing note with the 10-minute romp "Give the Fiddler a Dram."

While I have to agree with my fellow reviewers who feel that the Chieftains have been relegated to session player status on this recording, this is a thoroughly satisfying album from start to finish. [Playing Time 54:30] RECOMMENDED

Average customer rating: ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!! For all ears! They could've called this album "Legends" Caution: Only for people who know about real music! You WILL enjoy this album!

The Nashville Sessions Leftover Salmon Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Bluegrass Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Bluegrass | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Bluegrass | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Ask the Fish Mountain Tracks, Vol. 3 Euphoria Leftover Salmon Black Bear Sessions ASIN: B00000K52R Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

1. Midnight Blues
2. Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes
3. Dance On Your Head
4. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
5. Five Alive
6. Breakin' Thru
7. Lines Around Your Eyes
8. It's Your World
9. On The Other Side
10. Troubled Times
11. Another Way To Turn
12. Up On The Hill Where We Do The Boogie
13. Nobody's Fault But Mine

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Like a modern-day Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Leftover Salmon are here to bridge the gap between hippie rock and traditional country and bluegrass. So it may help to think of The Nashville Sessions as a poor man's Will the Circle Be Unbroken, especially with Circle veterans Jeff Hanna and Randy Scruggs (who produced this record) along for the ride. Leftover invite bluegrass and newgrass heroes and jam-band buddies to contribute here, and the results are as mixed as the musical influences. Clearly, Leftover thrive on the exuberant stomps and chuckles, as on their original "Dance on Your Head" and John Hartford's "Up on the Hill Where We Do the Boogie." Both Lucinda Williams (on the Cajun-flavored romp "Lines Around Your Eyes") and Taj Mahal (on the gentle "Lovin' in My Baby's Eyes") lead the band through worthy interpretations of their own songs, while Widespread Panic's John Bell helps turn "Nobody's Fault but Mine" into a sleepy, slow-burning gem. Yet earnestness simply does not become this band, and too many cuts have a poppy sincerity (remember the Dirt Band analogy) that plays away from Salmon's strengths. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!.......2005-10-12

I bought this CD a couple months ago, mainly because of the SUPER version of "Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes" on it. Even now, the CD stays in my car's player much more than any other. Reminds me of a "Greatest Hits" type album -- all top notch songs. Leftover Salmon is a fantastic group, & the talent on these tracks is amazing! All the artists blend together like they were made for each other. "Breakin Thru" is as good as any song I know. If you are looking to buy a very entertaining album, this is a must have!

For all ears!.......2003-06-10

The great quality of Leftover Salmon is that they are a fusion of disciplines. Of course, at their roots, it's bluegrass that comes through, but with each listen, an atuned ear will pick up a bounty of sounds that come from other musical genres, such as rock and cuban salsa, among others. People who buy this CD will wear it out - it's that good. -Bc

They could've called this album "Legends".......2000-12-21

Easily, the most satisfying studio effort by the Salmon boys and their unique "polyethnic cajun slamgrass." And depending on what they do with their next album, may also be the last one with Q-258 on drums and Tye on bass (an unbelievable rhythm section). So many great pairings on this disc, some of which are fantastic, others are just so-so. Listen to "Midnight Blue" with Del and Ronnie McCoury (and Drew a-singin') and you will be in mandolin heaven. "Lovin..." with Taj Majal is great, check out Taj as he leads the boys through the intro. "Five Alive" with Earl and Randy Scruggs, and "Nobody's Fault But Mine" with Widespread Panic's John Bell are my two favorites. And you can never forget Bela. But...the Lucinda Williams track, and the John Cowan tracks don't do much for me. Also, while the disc is a real good listen, it lacks the true cohesion that makes a great disc, but maybe that was the point ...to show the band's range while performing with legends of bluegrass and country. Still, to get a feeling for Leftover Salmon you need to see them live or check out their live album "Ask the Fish", their best album to date. But if you're looking for a studio album, this may be the one to go for.

Caution: Only for people who know about real music!.......2000-03-28

I saw Salmon last month for the first time without knowing anything about the band. They knocked my socks off! I bought this CD not knowing which one to buy and now it is one of my all time favorites. This CD crosses so many musical spectrums that it is almost dizzying listening to it straight through. But all the songs have one thing in common... they are all super-intense and totally jam (especially track 12). I highly recommend this CD to anyone who considers themselves a fan of music!

You WILL enjoy this album!.......2000-02-26

I'm disappointed in you as a human being if you do not stop what you're doing and buy this album immediately. Ah! No argument! GO! NOW!

Average customer rating: The Best Charlie Rich--probably the best music ever! The Complete Smash Sessions Another masterpiece by the brilliant Charlie Rich. Never sounded better

The Complete Smash Sessions Charlie Rich Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Complete Charlie Rich on Hi Records Set Me Free/The Fabulous Charlie Rich The Silver Fox/Every Time You Touch Me (I Get High) Boss Man/Very Special Love Songs Lonely Weekends/Time for Tears ASIN: B000008K01 Release Date: 1994-01-25

Tracks:

1. Dance of Love
2. Man About Town
3. Mohair Sam
4. I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water
5. Down and Out
6. I Can't Go On
7. Best Years
8. Field of Yellow Daisies
9. Something Just Came over Me
10. When My Baby Comes Home
11. She's a Yum Yum
12. Double Dog Dare Me
13. Just a Little Bit of You
14. Santa Claus' Daughter
15. Just a Little Bit of Time
16. Hawg Jaw
17. Moonshine Minnie
18. Have I Stayed Away Too Long?
19. It Ain't Gonna Be That Way
20. That's My Way
21. Everything I Do Is Wrong
22. Party Girl
23. You Can Have Her
24. Lonely Weekends
25. Blowin' Town
26. Tears A-Go-Go
27. No Home
28. So Long
29. Let the Party Roll On

Customer Reviews:

The Best Charlie Rich--probably the best music ever!.......2007-01-17

From 1965-1966 at Smash Records, as on "Pictures and Paintings" (his final album before his death), Charlie Rich worked with kindred souls who let him do what he wanted. The difference between the two albums is age. On "Pictures," Rich is wiser and mellower; on the Smash cuts he's young and full of juice. Both are essential, but the Smash sessions more so. The vitality of these recordings--as Rich rolls from hip, stuttering growls to transcendent falsetto and tosses jazzy piano arabesques against throbbing rock rhythms--is unbelievable.

The Complete Smash Sessions.......2006-03-17

It would be hard not to appreciate how good Charlie Rich was at blending multible genres of music into his own high quality unique stye that few if any could after hearing this cd.I think Charlie Rich was cheated out of his fair share of recognition due to the fact that he could not be easily pigeonholed into a narrowly defined type of music.In my opinion this is a great cd that fell between the cracks.

Another masterpiece by the brilliant Charlie Rich........2004-03-15

This CD combines two albums put out by Charlie Rich
in the mid-1960s - "The Many New Sides of Charlie Rich"
and "The Best Years" plus three previously unreleased tracks.
If you are a Charlie Rich fan (and you should be) and don't have this CD, your collection isn't complete. Charlie considered these tracks among his best "studio" work. There is such a variety here that listeners will be stunned and Charlie plays all the piano (something he often gave up until "Pictures and Paintings" in 1992). From rockers like "Down and Out" to incredible ballads like "The Best Years" to little gems like "Tears A Go-Go" and the magnificent, "ahead of its time" "I Can't Go On" and the wonderful rendition of "I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water," this is the eclectic master singer and pianist at his best. As liner notes writer "Dave Marsh" states: "I slipped needle into groove and entered a new world. What gave Charlie Rich his continuing grip on me is his heart." This is a must have CD - grab it!

Never sounded better.......2003-03-18

Charlie Rich was one of the greatest singers of all time. He was brilliant singing jazz,R&B or country. Unfortunately, the charts didn't gave him the recognition he deserved. The Smash Sessions show Charlie Rich in his best moment ever. This record is part of the history of the american popular music. It's time to give the great and late Charlie Rich the credits he allways deserved.

Average customer rating: One-sided Glory and heartbreak beautifully sung An Amazing CD The Civil War: The Nashville Sessions (1998 Studio Cast) See the Show

The Civil War: The Nashville Sessions (1998 Studio Cast) Frank Wildhorn , and Jack Murphy Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Contemporary Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Civil War (1998 Studio Cast) Mama's Hungry Eyes: A Tribute to Merle Haggard The Scarlet Pimpernel: The New Musical Adventure - Original Broadway Cast Recording The Light in the Piazza (2005 Original Broadway Cast) The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B00000D9TP Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

1. Prologue - Charlie Daniels
2. The Day The Sun Stood Still - Travis Tritt
3. Missing You (My Bill) - Deana Carter
4. Virginia - Gene Miller
5. Old Gray Goat - Trace Adkins
6. I'll Never Pass This Way Again - Tracy Lawrence
7. River Jordan - Beb Winans
8. With These Hands - Bryan White & Amy Grant
9. Judgment Day - Shiloh
10. Tell My Father - Kevin Sharp
11. I Never Knew His Name - Linda Eder
12. Regimental Drummer - Michael English
13. The Honor Of Your Name - Trisha Yearwood
14. In Great Deeds - Charlie Daniels
15. Last Waltz For Dixie - John Berry

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This is the initial volume of a triple-CD release of The Civil War soundtrack, and it's hard to think that the other two could equal this first installment. The Nashville Sessions evokes images of pitched tents and cannons very well. Bookended with narration by the great casting of Charlie Daniels, the compilation is filled by low-key, solemn tracks. "Old Gray Coat," starts out bleak, then kicks into a nice little country-pop song, but the lyrics uncannily convey images of a war few of us really know much about. The best song on the compilation--the lone contribution by an African American--is BeBe Winans's "River Jordan," narrated from the perspective of the black soldiers called upon to fight in the war. It's a touching, powerful gospel number that really breaks loose at the end. Other standouts include the piano ballad "Tell My Father" by Kevin Sharp and "Missing You (My Bill)" by Deana Carter. --Aaron Tassano

Customer Reviews:

One-sided.......2006-08-17

None of these songs are from the actual Civil War period. Only one is from the point of view of a slave. Most are about Rebel forces and families. Linda Eder's song is the only truly beautiful one.

Glory and heartbreak beautifully sung.......2006-05-01

From the wistful melancholy of "Virginia" as a soldier sings about his home to the anguish of an officer ordering his men to their deaths in "Judgement Day" this CD depicts the tragedy, glory, and grief that is war through haunting songs by C&W's best. Highly recommend.

An Amazing CD.......2005-11-11

I haven't seen the show, but I heard the song "The Day the Sun Stood Still" and I had to buy the CD. Even if you don't like Country music, I highly recommend it. The music is absolutely wonderful.

My favorite tracks are "The Day the Sun Stood Still," "Virginia," "Old Gray Coat," "Judgement Day," "Regimental Drummer," and "Last Waltz for Dixie."

The Civil War: The Nashville Sessions (1998 Studio Cast).......2005-07-09

If you've never listened to country music, this is a great way to introduce yourself to the genre. This album is filled with great proformances by a variety of singers. My favorite songs are by Linda Eder, not a country star but a wonderful singer from Broadway. Her two songs on this album are very touching. This is a great listen!

See the Show.......2000-07-06

After seeing the show I had to immediately run out and buy the CD. It's good, but live theatre will always prevail. For a generation who hasn't had to live through a war on home soil, this music gives heart to history books and fleshes out the black and white pages of your tattered high school text on the Civil War. Listen to "For the Glory" and remember the cost of freedom.

Average customer rating: Haunting A Classic Album By A Timeless Townes Extremely disappointing letter of recomendation

The Nashville Sessions Townes Van Zandt Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: At My Window Flyin' Shoes High, Low And In Between/Late Great Delta Momma Blues The Highway Kind ASIN: B00000335R Release Date: 1993-12-14

Tracks:

1. At My Window
2. Rex's Blues
3. No Place To Fall
4. Buckskin Stallion
5. White Freight Liner
6. The Snake Song
7. Loretta
8. Two Girls
9. The Spider Song
10. When She Don't Need Me
11. Pueblo Waltz
12. Upon My Soul

Customer Reviews:

Haunting.......2002-03-22

It took me a couple of listens before I saw the light on this one. I must have had it half a year before being sucked in. At first it went in one ear and out the other, but not wanting to wear out my other TVZ records, I gave it a second chance.

THE SNAKE SONG & THE SPIDER SONG immediately grabbed me with their weird, bluesiness. Both are stark and ominous, the kind of Van Zandt I've come to appreciate. Unlike most of the other tracks on this album, they have not been re-packaged on later releases. This is really the only place I know of to hear them.

AT MY WINDOW, TWO GIRLS & NO PLACE TO FALL are certified Van Zandt classics and can be found on many of his other releases but I prefer the gentle acoustic stylings of these versions. Needless to say, there isn't a bad song on here. I'd say he's in peak form on this one. The writing and delivery is subtle and haunting thrhough and through.

To quote AT MY WINDOW, this album "leaves gentle traces". It may not be his most popular album, but it certainly is one of his best.

On a side note, fans of Will Oldham/Palace could do themselves a favor by picking this one up.

A Classic Album By A Timeless Townes.......1999-10-03

I believe this recording captures some of Townes' absolute best songwriting. "At My Window", "Rex's Blues" and "Buckskin Stallion" define his genius and simplicity, as well as his beautiful acoustic guitar playing. Other songs display his deep sense of emotion and human relationships, as in "Loretta" and "Two Girls". There's quite a distinct sound here and it works. A young TVZ at his early best!

Extremely disappointing.......1998-10-23

I am a TVZ fan. I Typically buy his songs for long roadtrips. I count on him taking me into some dark and some bright places but always bringin me back ready for more. This CD sounded like he got roped into a committment. This is the very first TVZ CD that i was unable to listen to a single song start to finish; it left me jangled and frustrated but ready for the good ones.

letter of recomendation.......1998-07-11

Spread the word. It's simple. Van Zandt had legend-stuff. It'll be common knowledge one day, but I think you should avail yourself THIS INSTANT if you ain't heard Townes before.

Average customer rating:

The Bluegrass Sessions Lynn Anderson Manufacturer: D.M. Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B0009Q0EZQ Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

1. What a Man My Man Is
2. Rocky Top
3. How Can I Unlove You
4. Rose Garden
5. Paradise
6. That's a No No
7. Under the Boardwalk
8. Ride Ride Ride
9. If I Kiss You
10. Top of the World
11. Big Girls Don't Cry
12. Worst Is Yet to Come
13. Cry

Average customer rating:

Last Sessions Patsy Cline Manufacturer: Mca Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | 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 CDs Under $7 | Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 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: 50 Golden Greats: The Complete Early Years ASIN: B000002P96 Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

1. Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)
2. Love Letters In The Sand
3. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
4. Sweet Dreams (Of You)
5. Always
6. Does Your Heart Beat For Me
7. Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home
8. He Called Me Baby
9. Crazy Arms
10. You Took Him Off My Hands

Average customer rating: Early Porter Todays opry star in the golden era.

The Thin Man from the West Plains: The RCA Sessions 1952-1962 Porter Wagoner & the Wagonmasters Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Queen of Country Music Satisfaction Guaranteed The Classic Years 1952-62 The Honky Tonk Years (1950-1966) Please Help Me I'm Falling ASIN: B000001AWQ Release Date: 1994-06-27

Tracks:

1. Settin' The Woods On Fire
2. Headin' For A Weddin'
3. Lovin' Letters
4. I Can't Live With You (I Can't Live Without You)
5. Bringing Home The Bacon
6. An Angel Made Of Ice
7. Takin' Chances
8. All Roads Lead To Love
9. That's It
10. A Beggar For Your Love
11. Trademark
12. Don't Play That Song
13. The Flame Of Love
14. Dig That Crazy Moon
15. Trinidad
16. Bad News Travel Fast
17. Get Out Of Here
18. My Bonfire
19. Town Crier
20. Love At First Sight
21. Be Glad You Ain't Me
22. Our Shivaree
23. Company's Comin'
24. Tricks Of The Trade
25. A Satisfied Mind
26. A Good Time Was Had By All

Tracks:

1. Hey, Maw
2. How Quick
3. I Like Girls
4. Itchin' For My Baby
5. Eat, Drink And Be Merry
6. I'm Stepping Out Tonight
7. Let's Squiggle
8. Living In The Past
9. What Would You Do (If Jesus Came To Your House)
10. How Can You Refuse Him Now
11. Tryin' To Forget The Blues
12. Uncle Pen
13. How I've Tried
14. I Like Girls
15. Trying To Forget The Blues
16. I've Known You From Somewhere
17. Seeing Her Only Reminded Me Of You
18. Midnight
19. I Guess I'm Crazy
20. Born To Lose
21. Ivory Tower
22. I Should Be With You
23. Would You Be Satisfied
24. I'm Day Dreamin' Tonight
25. I'll Pretend
26. Who Will He Be
27. Good Mornin', Neighbor
28. My Brand Of Blues
29. Thinking Of You

Tracks:

1. I Thought I Heard You Call My Name
2. Turn It Over In Your Mine
3. Pay Day
4. Big Wheels
5. A Wound Time Can't Erase
6. As Long As I'm Dreaming
7. Your Love
8. Doll Face
9. I Don't Want This Memory
10. Burning Bridges
11. Five O' Clock In The Morning
12. Heaven's Just A Prayer Away
13. Tomorrow We'll Retire
14. Just Before Dawn
15. Dear Lonesome
16. Tell Her Lies And Feed Her Candy
17. Haven't You Heard
18. Don't Ever Leave Me
19. Who'll Buy The Wine
20. Me And Fred And Joe And Bill
21. Out Of Sight Out Of Mind
22. I Thought Of God
23. I'm Gonna Sing
24. Our Song Of Love
25. The Battle Of Little Big Horn
26. Luannie Brown
27. Your Kind Of People
28. The Girl Who Didn't Need Love

Tracks:

1. Legend Of The Big Steeple
2. Wakin' Up The Crowd
3. An Old Log Cabin For Sale
4. Falling Again
5. Old Jess
6. Your Old Love Letters
7. Heartbreak Affair
8. Everything She Touches Gets The Blues
9. I Cried Again
10. Tricks Of The Trade
11. My Name Is Mud
12. Sugarfoot Rag
13. I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name
14. One Way Ticket To The Blues
15. Take Good Care Of Her
16. I Went Out Of My Way
17. Tennessee Border
18. I Gotta Find Someone (Who Loves Like I Do)
19. Uncle Pen
20. Misery Loves Company
21. Cryin' Loud
22. I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
23. Frosty The Snowman
24. Cold Dark Waters
25. Ain't It Awful
26. Wasted Years
27. Private Little World
28. I've Enjoyed As Much Of This As I Can Stand
29. Blue House Painted White

Customer Reviews:

Early Porter.......2006-05-14

Bear Family released this box set of four CD's. This one covers the early years of the great Porter Wagoner; a man that needs no introduction. This era of Porter is before the sequin covered suits or the duet period with Dolly. This is just straight forward Porter, and it doesn't disappoint. As usual, there's a fine detailed booklet covering his early career. While the sound is obviously superb, the best part of this collection is the insight into the early Porter Wagoner sound, when he was closely copying the voice and stylings of Hank Williams. There is the inclusion of the "Gospel" standards that Porter made famous, as well as the better known songs, such as "Old Jess", "Wasted Years", and "Misery Loves Company". You will definately enjoy this collection; especially if you're into the golden era of true Country Music. It would be imposiible to improve upon this box set. A+

Todays opry star in the golden era........2005-04-18

This is todays opry star Porter Wagoner in his glory days.What an amazing good work Bear Family Records has done with this box.As usually it has top sound,Porters voice deserve that.
Hear his most famous hits in this box,buy it you will be happy the day you got it in the mailbox.
Well spent money on good real country music.

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