Complete Collection

Product Description
Budget price two disc collection featuring fifty tracks with linear notes & track by track recording information & chart position. BR Music. 2001.

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Complete Collection

Average customer rating: A blast from start to finish Number One Fan's Husband Suburbia! 1984 West End Girls version? Is $14.98 too much to ask for one perfect pop song?

Discography: The Complete Singles Collection Pet Shop Boys Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of OMD The Best of New Order Greatest The Singles 86>98 Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears ASIN: B000002UZ4 Release Date: 1991-11-05

Tracks:

1. West End Girls
2. Love Comes Quickly
3. Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money)
4. Suburbia
5. It's A Sin
6. What Have I Done To Deserve This?
7. Rent
8. Always On My Mind
9. Heart
10. Domino Dancing
11. Left To My Own Devices
12. It's Alright
13. So Hard
14. Being Boring
15. Where The Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)
16. Jealousy
17. DJ Culture
18. Was It Worth It?

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Where would the '80s have been without the Pet Shop Boys? Discography makes a compelling case for the notion of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe as pioneers, if not geniuses. Mixing the cold feel of Euro-techno beats with the Boys' quest for something warm between the sheets, "What Have I Done to Deserve This" and "Suburbia" sound almost soulful. Although they seemed to be suffering from a terminal case of boredom, they managed to alchemize their ennui into touching sentimentality in "Love Comes Quickly," "Rent," and, especially, the AIDS-oriented "Being Boring." Discography begins with the Pet Shop Boys' beginning, "West End Girls," traveling past "Domino Dancing" and including their covers "Always on My Mind," and the medley "Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You.)" --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

A blast from start to finish.......2007-02-13

You cannot hate these guys. Sure they get a little silly with the lyrics at times but what they do well is make catchy pop/dance music and they don't stray. At no point in history of the band has this simple concept been forgotten. They do what they do best and that's enough for this listener.

A song like 'Being Boring' is just plain amazing. But there's lots and lots more. If you love anything about 80s pop music then you will not be wasting one penny on this stellar collection. It's the first 18 singles the band released. Even today I'm in awe of the consistency of this band.

Number One Fan's Husband.......2007-01-22

I bought this for my wife for Christmas as she is a mad Pet Shop Boys fan and I think she has played it every day since. Outstanding, fun complilation.

Suburbia!.......2006-09-25

I have to say that this is my second compact disc because the other one got scratched up. I decided since I love their music to buy another one because the one hit that I love the most is Suburbia. I love listening to it over and over again. I love the other hits like West End Boys and What have I done to deserve this? and others on this collection. I love the sound and keep thinking about London, England and being on the underground or the tube. It's quite a great collection!

1984 West End Girls version?.......2006-08-28

While I like the 1986 version of WEGs, I LOVE the original 1984 version better. Does anyone know if it is available on CD?

Is $14.98 too much to ask for one perfect pop song?.......2006-06-28

Are you the kind of person who would spend $3.50 for the perfect oyster at a raw bar? How about $7.00 for a perfectly drawn pint of ale in a midtown New York bar? Then dropping $35.00 for a t-shirt because it was made in the US or $18.00 for that small jar of cashews from the minibar because you 'just had to have something to munch on" before going to dinner? If you answered yes to any of the above, you would have no problem dropping the full price (Amazon, $14.98) to have a red-book CD copy (no inferior compressed downloads, thank you) of the perfect pop song, "What have I done to Deserve this?" from Pet Shop Boys. One of the most beautifully sung and arranged female pop vocals ever recorded is to be found on this one song. It is well known that Dusty Springfield demanded several run-throughs and takes to make this cut. She is said to have sweated every single note to perfection because she felt so strongly about her performance. Believe me, it shows. Perfection. You also get the unrivalled, unmatched 80's pop and dance-beat mastery with all the other selections that only the "Boys" were able to create. And all for only $14.98.

Average customer rating: Piano Man fans F*cking Awesome! ONLY FOR AVID BILLY JOEL FANS Billy Joel - 1973-97-Complete Hits Collection A great compilation

1973-97-Complete Hits Collection Billy Joel Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002 My Lives 52nd Street Turnstiles [Enhanced Version] The Essential Bruce Springsteen ASIN: B00005NNM8 Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

1. Piano Man
2. Captain Jack
3. The Entertainer
4. Say Goodbye To Hollywood
5. New York State Of Mind
6. The Stranger
7. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
8. Just The Way You Are
9. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
10. Only The Good Die Young
11. She's Always A Woman

Tracks:

1. My Life
2. Big Shot
3. You May Be Right
4. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
5. Don't Ask Me Why
6. She's Got A Way
7. Pressure
8. Allentown
9. Goodnight Saigon
10. Tell Her About It
11. Uptown Girl
12. The Longest Time
13. You're Only Human (Second Wind)
14. The Night Is Still Young

Tracks:

1. Keeping The Faith
2. An Innocent Man
3. A Matter Of Trust
4. Baby Grand
5. This Is The Time
6. Leningrad
7. We Didn't Start The Fire
8. I Go To Extremes
9. And So It Goes
10. The Downeaster 'Alexa'
11. Shameless
12. All About Soul (Remix)
13. Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
14. The River Of Dreams
15. To Make You Feel My Love
16. Hey Girl
17. Light As The Breeze

Tracks:

1. Billy Joel Spoken Intro/Music Concepts
2. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant (Live Unreleased Version)
3. Beatles Influence
4. Hard Days Night (Live Unreleased Version)
5. Why Vienna?
6. Vienna (Live Unreleased Version)
7. History Through Music
8. We Didn't Start The Fire (Live Unreleased Version)
9. Music Source
10. The River Of Dreams (Unreleased Original Studio Recording)
11. Piano Bar
12. Piano Man (Live Unreleased Version)

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The three volumes of Billy Joel's Greatest Hits albums make up the bulk of this catch-up set; a fourth disc features some live versions and discussion of the artist's composing methods. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Piano Man fans.......2007-07-26

We love these CD's. They truly are a complete collection of his best work.

F*cking Awesome!.......2007-05-13

Some of the greatest music I have ever heard. The man is a genious and way underrated!

ONLY FOR AVID BILLY JOEL FANS.......2007-04-16

Unless you are a die hard Billy Joel fan, this boxed set is not for you. It does not even live up to its name "Complete Hits Collection" because some of his hits have not been included notably "Sometimes A Fantasy" which was a top 40 hit and cannot as far as I know be found on any one of the numerous collections of Billy Joel retrospectives that have been issued over the years. For those of you who like his songs and would prefer a more handy and reasonably comprehensive collection I would recommend acquiring "Billy Joel The Ultimate Collection" which has 36 tracks including most of his hits. What's more, the lyrics for all the 36 songs are also provided and the sound quality is good too.

Billy Joel - 1973-97-Complete Hits Collection .......2007-03-27

Grew up listening to Billy Joel, but never owned an album. Became re-interested in his music just recently, and this album fits the bill for what I wanted to hear of his work. I know others who are more familiar with his work have posted comments saying song "x" is missing from some of the greatest hits albums, and this may be so, I don't know. All I know is, everything I wanted to hear was on this album.

A great compilation.......2007-03-13

Billy Joel has had a long and storied career as a singer. His style has morphed as his life has. This compilation of his hits spanning over 2 decades is both a tribute to his longevity and style of music. Listening to these songs gives you a great appreciation of how this style changed. From the catchy lyrics to the soulful ballads, this collection has it all. It's easy to just put a CD in the changer and get lost in the melodies that you grew up listening to. The quality of the sound from this collection is first-rate. If you are looking to follow along as a singer/songwriter matures, this is a great way to do it.

Average customer rating: Beethoven Collection Amazing! An excellent introduction to beethoven's symphonies. Beethoven Collection Top music!

Beethoven Collection: Symphonies Nos. 1-9, Complete Recording (Box Set) Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: 25 Mozart Favorites 25 Tchaikovsky Favorites 25 Vivaldi Favorites 25 Bach Favorites 25 Beethoven Favorites ASIN: B000001VVY Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 C Minor: Allegro con brio
2. Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 C Minor: Andante con motto
3. Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 C Minor: Scherzo - Allegro
4. Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 C Minor: Finale - Allegro
5. Symphony No. 4 Op. 60 B Flat Major: Adagio - Allegro vivace
6. Symphony No. 4 Op. 60 B Flat Major: Adagio
7. Symphony No. 4 Op. 60 B Flat Major: Menuetto, Allegro vivace Trio: un poco meno allegro
8. Symphony No. 4 Op. 60 B Flat Major: Allegro ma non troppo

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 3 Op. 55 E Flat Major, 'Eroica': Allegro con brio
2. Symphony No. 3 Op. 55 E Flat Major, 'Eroica': Marcia funebre. Adagio assai
3. Symphony No. 3 Op. 55 E Flat Major, 'Eroica': Scherzo-Allegro vivace
4. Symphony No. 3 Op. 55 E Flat Major, 'Eroica': Finale-Allegro molto
5. Symphony No. 8 Op. 93 F Major: Allegro vivace e con brio
6. Symphony No. 8 Op. 93 F Major: Allegretto scherzando
7. Symphony No. 8 Op. 93 F Major: Tempo di menuetto
8. Symphony No. 8 Op. 93 F Major: Allegro vivace

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 F Major: Allegro ma non troppo
2. Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 F Major: Andante molto mosso
3. Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 F Major: Allegro
4. Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 F Major: Allegro
5. Symphony No. 6 Op. 68 F Major: Allegretto
6. Symphony No. 2 Op. 36 D Major: Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
7. Symphony No. 2 Op. 36 D Major: Larghetto
8. Symphony No. 2 Op. 36 D Major: Scherzo Allegro
9. Symphony No. 2 Op. 36 D Major: Allegro molto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 7 Op. 92 A Major: Poco sostenuto - vivace
2. Symphony No. 7 Op. 92 A Major: Allegretto
3. Symphony No. 7 Op. 92 A Major: Presto - Assai meno presto
4. Symphony No. 7 Op. 92 A Major: Allegro con brio
5. Symphony No. 1 Op. 21 C Major: Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
6. Symphony No. 1 Op. 21 C Major: Andante cantabile con moto
7. Symphony No. 1 Op. 21 C Major: Menuetto (Allegro molto e vivace)
8. Symphony No. 1 Op. 21 C Major: Finale Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 9 Op. 125 In D Minor: Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso - Beethoven
2. Symphony No. 9 Op. 125 In D Minor: Molto vivace - Beethoven
3. Symphony No. 9 Op. 125 In D Minor: Adagio molto e cantabile - Beethoven
4. Symphony No. 9 Op. 125 In D Minor: Presto - Allegro assai - Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

Beethoven Collection.......2007-05-14

I just got this for my brother-in-law as a gift and he loves it!

Amazing!.......2007-01-24

Having Beethoven's Symphonies in one, very affordable, set is heaven! The recordings are clear and crisp. Each symphony is truly a masterpiece from the very soft tones of the woodwinds to the thundering sounds of horns. It is amazing to listen to certain passages of Beethoven and realize the genius and otherworldliness of his talent.

An excellent introduction to beethoven's symphonies........2007-01-11

The sound is excellent, and the musicianship and conducting is excellent.

Beethoven Collection.......2006-07-23

Beethoven is my favorite composer. No matter how upset or tired I am, his music calms me down, just like a big, gentle hug.
But the cheap CDs have poor quality. And the good ones are too expensive for me. When I found this collection, with such a good price on Amazon.com, I couldn't believe it. Shortly after I purchased it, I received it. The quality is great. I am enjoying it. Thank you

Hoda

Top music!.......2006-07-19

Everything else you can get over, but classical music like Beethoven is stuff you just can't get sick of. A whole collection of Beethoven's Symphonies for such a small price, Wow!. Classical music is so relaxing and peaceful that you can't go wrong with spending time chillin out to this pure classic. The symphonies are great but after this you've got to go get the sonata's etc and I guarantee you won't be dissapointed!

Think about it, they don't call it classical for nothing.

Average customer rating: Not again. Complete Hits Captain & Tennille There's No Pleasure Like A Guilty Pleasure Definitive collection Scratching The Surface

Ultimate Collection: The Complete Hits Captain & Tennille Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Magic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John Laughter in the Rain: The Best of Neil Sedaka, 1974-1980 The Definitive Collection Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition The Woman I Am: The Definitive Collection ASIN: B00005J73Z Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Love Will Keep Us Together
2. The Way I Want To Touch You
3. Disney Girls
4. I Write The Songs
5. Lonely Night (Angel Face)
6. Shop Around
7. Muskrat Love
8. Wedding Song (There Is Love)
9. Song Of Joy
10. Can't Stop Dancin'
11. Come In From The Rain
12. Circles
13. I'm On My Way
14. You Never Done It Like That
15. You Need A Woman Tonight
16. Do That To Me One More Time
17. Love On A Shoestring
18. Happy Together (A Fantasy)
19. Gentle Stranger
20. Keeping Our Love Warm
21. We Never Really Say Goodbye
22. Por Amor Viviremos

Customer Reviews:

Not again........2007-03-03

Well, the labels did it again. First, when they released the album "Dream" on cd. Their biggest hit from that album "You never done it like that" turned out to be a re-recorded version on the cd release.
They did it again with this "Ultimate Collection." That being said, I love some of their other hits, especially "The way that I want to touch you." Luckily, the rest of the tracks are the originals. If you're looking for the original version of "You never done it like that", you would have to get the 20th Century Masters collection of theirs.

Complete Hits Captain & Tennille.......2006-08-21

I really like the cd. There are songs I don't remember them singing but all in all it is very good.

There's No Pleasure Like A Guilty Pleasure.......2005-05-15

Isn't there anything simply screams guilty pleasure like the Captain & Tennille? I mean, their cheesy yet infectious hits meant back in the 1970s' you were on a one way ticket to lameville. Well, 30 years later, the world is more accepting to the Captain & Tennille, so now me and many others feel comfortable saying how much we enjoy their music.

"Ultimate Collection: The Complete Hits" is the most complete representation of the duo's hits you could possibly find. Indeed, most of us will be happy to hear songs like "Love Will Keep Us Together", "Muskrat Love" and "Do That To Me One More Time". And diehards who went and bought the actual albums rather than just singles will be happy to learn that forgotten radio staples like "Circles", "Song Of Joy" and "Wedding Song (There Is Love)". Contrary to one reviewer's critique on the album, the sound is excellent. Everything sounds splendid.

This is a must have album, but only if you're a fan. This duo certainly isn't for everyone, but people who like this type of music will pick this up immediately

Definitive collection.......2005-04-27

This couple never made much impact in the UK but had several huge hits in America, where Love will keep us together topped the charts. This particular compilation contains all the tracks from their original greatest hits album from 1977 but also includes all their later hits including Do that to me one more time (their second American number one, which became their only UK top ten hit) and You never done it like that, an American top ten hit that briefly made the lower placings in the UK charts.

Among the earlier American hits here are Muskrat love (also recorded by the group America), Shop around (a cover of a Miracles song from the early sixties), Love will keep us together (their first American number one, written by Neil Sedaka) and Lonely night angel face (also written by Neil Sedaka). Circles, Can't stop dancing, Come in from the rain, We never really say goodbye and Disney girls are also wonderful, as are the covers of Wedding song (Petula Clark) and I write the songs (Barry Manilow).

If you enjoy the music of the Carpenters you will probably also enjoy Captain and Tennille's music. This is the best compilation of their music. Now, if only some record label will re-issue the original albums on CD - but that may be wishful thinking.

Scratching The Surface.......2005-01-26

This collection of Capt & Tennille tracks shows for me how diverse the group's recordings were. Generally speaking, their recordings fell into one of several categories. They sold heavily with the Beach Boys-Neil Sadaka-Alan O'Day singles. These were accompanied by poppish tracks like "Can't Stop Dancing" and "I'm On My Way." The duo interspersed love songs ("Come In From The Rain") and odes to the carnal joys of marriage ("Gentle Stranger" and "Do That To Me") with school-chorus favorites ("I Write The Songs," "Circles") and novelties ("Broddy Bounce" and "Muskrat Love"). In their last three albums released in the US, they included slightly darker Adult Contemporary fare like "Love On A Shoestring" and "This Is Not The First Time." Despite the wide array of recording styles, I am of the belief-- probably heresy to fans-- that Toni Tennille never realized her potential.

In interviews during the 70s, Daryl Dragon made the observation that Tennille's musical tastes were extremely conservative. This inclination hobbled her gifts. She had difficulty recognizing what her voice was best suited for. The upbeat pop tunes the group favored were too insubstantial to support the incredible power of her voice. She either had to reign in her delivery or her projection blew out the bounds of these compositions. Dragon's playful approach-- Erasure-on-Venice-Beach-- didn't always support the earthy smolder of his wife's drawling diction, even if this approach did match the pop sensibility of the singles. In her solo ventures, Tennille's preference for Swing standards had her admirably fronting orchestral sections for live takes, but the wall of sound in the big-band arrangements competes with rather than supports her voice.

Tennille's voice was its own wall of sound. Her singing fared best with simple arrangements. Backed by a piano, or Hammond organ with bass and drums, or seasoned with brass flourishes: these organic sounds gave her the room to breathe that she needed. The material for her pipes was not upbeat ditties but bluesy, torchy songs like "Your Good Thing," "Never Make A Move Too Soon," "Since I Fell For You," "Love Me Like A Baby." Her timbre called out for a lyric of heartache, anger, betrayal, unrequited desire. She was, I think, a soul singer who didn't realize it. Her delivery was best informed not by Sarah Vaughn or Bobby Short but Ann Peebles or Dorothy Morrison. Capt & Tennille might have done better to looks less at California and Hawaii than at Memphis and Atlanta for the most fruitful sources of material. Dragon, a gifted keyboardist, didn't need sound gimmicks to provide the Charles Earland style soul backing that would have put Tennille's voice in its best setting.

Listening to their non-single album tracks, I can't help but wonder what heights they could reach if they tried their hand at covering not pop songs but soul songs. Their proven ability to pull off Isaac Hayes and even out-and-out dance in the smoldering "How Can You Be So Cold" suggest a southern soul outing would be an artistically successful change of pace.

Average customer rating: Missing one of the best A Worthy Album "IT'S ALL IN THE GAME" Tommy Touches You Heart And Soul A perfect collection

Complete Hits of Tommy Edwards Tommy Edwards Manufacturer: Eric Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Best of Mel Carter Since I Fell for You Come Softly to Me: The Very Best of the Fleetwoods Singin' & Swingin': The Best of Earl Grant Brook Benton - 20 Greatest Hits ASIN: B000005HOS Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

1. It's All In The Game
2. Please Love Me Forever
3. Love Is All We Need
4. Please Mr. Sun
5. The Morning Side Of The Mountain
6. My Melancholy Baby
7. It's Only The Good Times
8. I've Been There
9. Honestly And Truly
10. (New In) The Ways Of Love
11. Don't Fence Me In
12. I Really Don't Want To Know
13. Vaya Con Dios
14. Take These Chains From My Heart
15. You Win Again
16. Mr. Music Man
17. It's Not The End Of Everything
18. Blue Heartaches
19. Secret Love
20. It's All In The Game

Customer Reviews:

Missing one of the best.......2007-05-22

This is a great compilation, but it lacks one of Tommy's best; that would be "All Over Again". I can only give it four stars.

A Worthy Album.......2007-01-10

A gifted crooner with a wonderful voice is an enjoyable way to spend an hour or so. Well done for those who enjoy the mellow sound of the fifties.

"IT'S ALL IN THE GAME".......2006-07-18

If this cd doesn't do anything for you, time to check your pulse ! Along with his trademark hit, "IT'S ALL IN THE GAME", Tommy Edwards will be most endurably remembered for "PLEASE LOVE ME FOREVER", "MY MELANCHOLY BABY", "LOVE IS ALL WE NEED", "PLEASE MR. SUN", and "THE MORNING SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN". The music world will miss him dearly !!

Tommy Touches You Heart And Soul.......2006-04-08

Tommy's voice is right up there with all the great crooners of the last century.

His was a Heaven sent voice.

I wasn't even born when Tommy was making his greatest hits but I just love him to bits. They should make a movie about the great Tommy Edwards. :)

His "Morning Side Of The Mountain" touches my heart. :)

His "It's All In The Game" touches my soul. :)

A perfect collection.......2006-03-23

Tommy Edwards had a pleasant voice and smooth style. He was (similiar to Pat Boone) able to appeal to both fans of the standards and rock n'roll. Yes, the arrangements date the songs a bit as they're done in the typical beat/ballad sytle of the late 50s/early 60s. But they hold up well probably because Tommy sings them superbly.

Average customer rating: Great for any Manilow fan Barry Manilow- Complete Collection surprises included Good Stuff Let it storm. I've got this collection to keep me warm I Wish I Bought This Years Ago

The Complete Collection and Then Some... Barry Manilow Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live Singin' with the Big Bands Barry Manilow - Live From Las Vegas Because It's Christmas 2:00 AM Paradise Café ASIN: B000AMWIZ8 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. The Best Of Me (Intro Only)
2. Sweet Life (Live)
3. I Am Your Child (Live)
4. Could It Be Magic
5. Could It Be Magic
6. Brandy
7. Mandy
8. It's A Miracle
9. Sandra (Live)
10. I Write The Songs
11. As Sure As I'm Standing Here
12. New York City Rhythm
13. Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again
14. All The Time
15. Ready To Take A Chance Again
16. Somewhere In The Night
17. The Old Songs
18. I Don't Want To Walk Without You
19. If I Should Love Again

Tracks:

1. Copacabana (At The Copa)
2. Copacabana (At The Copa)
3. Dancin' Fool
4. I'm Your Man
5. Hey Mambo
6. Big Fun
7. Riders To The Stars
8. I Wanna Be Somebody's Baby
9. Daybreak
10. Even Now (Live)
11. Life Will Go On (Live)
12. Memory
13. Ships
14. If I Can Dream
15. One Voice

Tracks:

1. This One's For You (Demo)
2. Lay Me Down
3. Big City Blues
4. Somewhere Down The Road (Demo)
5. A LIttle Travelling Music, Please
6. You Could Show Me
7. Ave Maria
8. Look To The Rainbow
9. Joey (Demo)
10. Please Don't Be Scared
11. Baby, It's Cold Outside
12. When October Goes
13. Ain't It A Shame
14. Brooklyn Blues
15. How Do I Stop Loving You? (Demo)
16. Just Remember (Live)
17. I Can't Teach My Old Heart New Tricks
18. Weekend In New England

Tracks:

1. Give My Regards To Broadway
2. Send In The Clowns/Looks Like We Made It (Live)
3. Can't Smile Without You
4. Beautiful Music
5. Fugue For Tinhorns
6. My Girl/No One In This World
7. Don't Talk To Me Of Love
8. The Last Duet
9. Wild Places
10. Never Met A Man I Didn't Like
11. Who Needs To Dream
12. Read 'Em And Weep
13. Let Freedom Ring
14. Let Me Be Your Wings (From Thumbelina)
15. If Tomorrow Never Comes
16. Another Life
17. I Made It Through The Rain
18. The Best Of Me

Customer Reviews:

Great for any Manilow fan.......2007-06-20

What's different about this set is that it has some alternate recordings of songs we all love. There are several "live" recordings and some songs sung the way they were originally written. I especially liked the original version of "I made it through the rain." You also receive a book with comments from the original composers/arrangers of the songs - lots of "behind the scenes" information. Thanks, Barry, for continuing to feed our hunger!

Barry Manilow- Complete Collection surprises included.......2007-01-20

To potential buyers of the Barry Complete Collection: I grew up singing his songs and have never stopped. I went on to have a 20 year classical singing career but Barry always remained part of my "I call it happy Music"....This collection is interesting for it combines so many different styles and Barry himself is not shy to try for EX: Ave Maria which is my least favorite. I also have never been a lover of the very fast Copa and and other's like it. I have alwys been a ballad gal at heart. Barry does not fall short here with this extended 4 CD and one DVD collection. What I lOVE is that he shares with us so much of his early years with demos where he can even make a mistake and we won't care. He shows us he is a human who sighs and may sing a note that is too edgy or added words on a never released song that you do not hear on the released album. I find this a lot of fun and the added booklet gives you a solid history of the background of Barry's talent which is immense. His voice is his voice and he never feels that he needs to make a big deal about it. It is and appropriate for what he does and he is one of the best song writers we will ever have. I am and will always be a true fan of Barry Manilow. If you ar a die hard Barry fan "This one is for you"

Good Stuff.......2007-01-16

This collection is great for anyone who has a lot of other Manilow music. Songs that have not been released, or alternate versions. It's a historic collection.

Let it storm. I've got this collection to keep me warm.......2006-10-10

This 4-CD + 1-DVD + Book set is awesome! 70 arrangements of Barry s-s-s-s-o-o-o-ngs on CD and 12 more on DVD! (Sorry, I got so excited, I stuttered! Geeze! That's 82 songs!!! You can drive from here to Kookamonga with this set! By the way, you need a car, too.) I put the 4 CDs in the car the other day and took the 1 ½ hour trek up to Lancaster to shop. Had the CDs playing ALL DAY LONG, without a repeat. Went up to Lititz, Kissel Hill, and all around the cat's barn, dodging bad drivers on cell phones, and back home to Baltimore again. Had a great time with these Barry songs. This is a fantastic collection of so many great songs, even if you already have many other Manilow CDs.

There are many Barry classics and many Barry songs only found on a limited number of CDs, and some I haven't even heard before. Some of the classics or semi-classics are just a wee bit different from other arrangements on other Barry CDs.

This is the only place I've found "Ave Maria." It's on Disc 3--absolutely beautiful--sung in both English and Latin. I also found a combo of "My Girl/No One in This World" on Disc 4, that is so very pretty. "How Do I Stop Loving You" is also another beauty on Disc 3.

On Disc 2, "I'm Your Man" always makes me wanna dance, and depending on where I am, I do just that! This version is extended, all the better to dance with, my dear. "Hey Mambo, Riders to the Stars, Beautiful Music," rev me up to do battle with the negative-ites of the world. "Memory" and "If I Can Dream" are beauties also found on Disc 2.

Disc 4 has "Let Freedom Ring," a patriotic song from 1991, also found on the "2 Nights Live" set. "If Tomorrow Never Comes" is a Garth Brooks Country Western song and is such a gorgeous song (If I don't wake up in the morning, would she know how much I love her?) I would have cried when I heard it, but I'm tuff (nah-try stay puft marshmello)!

I recently read a comment Barry wrote about "I Write the Songs," and Hey, I get it! I thought the song was beautiful before, but now, WOW! He basically said that the lyric's writer was referring to the Spirit of music as writing the songs (through a person), rather than a person writing them. Listen to this song in that perspective. It gives it very special meaning. You'll also hear reference to Spirit in "Daybreak".

Got some broadway musical songs here, too, on Disc 4 that are great and are also on "Showstoppers" CD.

Disc 1 also has some beauties, such as "As Sure as I'm Standing Here, I Don't Want to Walk Without You, and If I Should Love Again."

And there are just so many other great songs here, all the classics and more, HOURS of great entertainment. Check out the list. There's also the DVD and a substantial booklet of nostalgic pictures and comments, including the stud-muffin picture of Barry on the inside cover. I'm guessing he was in his early 30s.

People ask me why I'm so happy all the time and some ask "what I'm on." Recently, someone said, "You're not normal." I said, "Been there, done that. Normal is overrated." I try to tell them my big secret is all that Barry music, but they just won't believe me. (Don't tell anybody, but it keeps me young, too. S-h-h-h-h.) Hey, let the Spirit COME ON IN! Buy this set. It is well worth the price. It's also a great gift for someone. A lotta music for what you can easily spend on dinner at Outback!

I Wish I Bought This Years Ago.......2006-04-03

If you just want to listen to Barry's biggest hits, buy The Essential Barry Manilow. But if you want to get a closer look at many of his songs--alternate versions, early drafts--and just get a great feel for the evolution of Barry's songcraft, this collection is superb. Sure you can hear Copacabana if you wish on this collection, but you can also hear part of his at-home audiotape when he was actually writing the darn thing! There are a handful of never-heard-before songs and some oldies I remember loving but hadn't heard in quite awhile ("All the Time" is an example--superb song, heartfelt performance).

Did you know that "I Made It Through the Rain" was originally written about a songwriter trying to persevere? The version in this set is that original version, different lyrics ("I made it through the rain, I kept my songs protected...")while the booklet explains why Barry and friends rewrote the lyrics to the one that became a hit. The version of "Can't Smile Without You" contains a soft-shoe middle that is very enchanting, and never before heard.
The set is filled with stylistic changes and different versions of hit songs so that even if you own one of his "Best Of" collections you'll still regard this compilation as fresh.

Barry is the performer I keep coming back to. When I haven't listened to his songs for a while and then come upon a collection like this, I wish I had never paused in my listening. He possesses a unique talent--an ability to write beautifully, play piano masterfully and evocatively, and sing so well. He doesn't have the voice of a Josh Groban (few do) but his voice is easily among those most enjoyable to hear; powerful and yet down to earth; an old friend. And he puts across his songs in such a heartfelt way, you know he has a depth to his spirit and an artistry that not every performer possesses.

Plus, you get a DVD and a large booklet with photos and pages of liner notes written by Barry and others, describing the songs presented herein.

All in all, a treasure. Get it!

Average customer rating: The Best Compilation of the Man on 2 Discs! Great Sound Quality Too! Relaxing and Enticing to the Ear A little something for everybody

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Tracks:

1. Suite Espanola, Op.47: Asturias (Leyenda)
2. Cavatina From The Deer Hunter
3. Lute Suite No.4 In E Major, BWV 1006a: Prelude
4. Triangular Situations
5. Recuerdos De La Alhambra
6. Romance
7. Dance From La Vida Breve
8. Sonata In E Major, K 380
9. Como Llora Una Estrella (Valse-Cancion)
10. The Mission
11. El Colibri
12. Gymnopedie No.3
13. Courante
14. La Catedral
15. El Condor Pasa
16. Salut D'Amour
17. Malinke Guitars
18. Concerto For Lute (Guitar), Two Violins (Strings) And Basso Continuo In D Major, R.93: I. Allegro Giusto
19. The Entertainer

Tracks:

1. Concierto De Aranjuez: II. Adagio
2. El Diablo Suelto (Valse)
3. Preludio En Do Menor (In C Minor)
4. Suite Espanola, Op.47: Sevilla (Sevillanas)
5. Gnossienne No.1
6. Cueca
7. Schindler's List
8. Lute Suite No.4 In E Major, BWV 1006a: Gavotte
9. Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika
10. Pavane
11. Trio For Violin, Lute (Guitar) And Basso Continuo In C Major, R.82: III. Allegro
12. Sunburst
13. The Godfather
14. Scherzino Mexicano
15. Aeolian Suite For Guitar And Small Orchestra: I. Aeolian Chant
16. 3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Spanish Guitar Blues
17. 3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Blues For Felix
18. 3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Swing 59
19. The Black Decameron: The Flight Of The Lovers Through The Valley Of The Echoes
20. Una Limosna Por El Amor De Dios
21. Saltarello
22. 12 Piezas Caracteristicas, Op.92: No.12 Torre Bermeja (Serenato)

Customer Reviews:

The Best Compilation of the Man on 2 Discs! Great Sound Quality Too!.......2006-04-21

The title very aptly describes this great classical guitar album showcasing some of the best ever works of John Williams on 2 discs. The track selections are great as they span the centuries from the Baroque greats of Bach and Vivaldi to the modern day composers such as Stanley Myers and York. John even flirts with Blues and Jazz-style pieces and they actually sound very good. In addition, they did a much better mastering job on this version than on the single disc, "Classic John Williams" album that was released a few years earlier and so the sound quality is much better. John Williams' playing is without peer and his technique is superior to the vast majority of the exponents of classical guitar that are out there. I've heard recordings of many others who have tried to play "Cavatina" for example and they have never come close to the natural and flowing version that John plays. If you are a fan of this type of music or of John Williams' work, this is the best compilation that you can get that's out there. Highly recommended!

Relaxing and Enticing to the Ear.......2006-01-26

The first song on this set is why I bought the whole album. It blows you away listening to the precise picking and the gorgeous way it is done. Not robotic like some freaks out there. This is true beautiful music. Runs together like a long summer drive in the country. It is just a perfect album to listen to at home or on the go.

A little something for everybody.......2005-06-15

First, this is gorgeous guitar playing by someone who knows what he's doing. John Williams (not to be confused by the film score composer of the same name) is a superb classical guitarist. Many of these pieces are *classical* in nature, while a few are more *popular*. Many are solo, the rest in small chamber groups. Some will get your toes tapping, some will start you daydreaming, and some will make you cry with their beauty. All of it is magnificent.

Average customer rating: Forego the comparisons Some of the best ballad singing ever recorded Fascinating addition

Complete Capitol Collection Dick Haymes Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Complete Columbia Recordings Rare Monro Golden Years of Dick Haymes The Life of Dick Haymes: No More Little White Lies (Hollywood Legends Series) The Song from Moulin Rouge ASIN: B000GIXE2M Release Date: 2006-09-11

Tracks:

1. It Might As Well Be Spring
2. The More I See You
3. The Very Thought Of You
4. You'll Never Know
5. If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You
6. How Deep Is The Ocean
7. The Nearness Of You
8. Where Or When
9. Little White Lies
10. Our Love Is Here To Stay
11. Love Walked In
12. Come Rain Or Come Shine
13. I Never Get Enough Of You
14. C'est La Vie
15. Love Is A Great Big Nothin'
16. Two Different Worlds
17. Now At Last (Out-Take)
18. Now At Last
19. Rainbow's End (Out-Take)
20. Rainbow's End

Tracks:

1. If I Should Lose You
2. You Don't Know What Love Is
3. Imagination
4. Skylark
5. Isn't This A Lovely Day (To Be Caught In The Rain?)
6. What's New
7. The Way You Look Tonight
8. Then I'll Be Tired Of You
9. I Like The Likes Of You
10. Moonlight Becomes You
11. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
12. When I Fall In Love
13. Never Leave Me
14. New York's My Home
15. My Love For Carmen (Out-Take)
16. My Love For Carmen

Customer Reviews:

Forego the comparisons.......2007-06-26

A handsomely packaged, informative, well-documented and value-priced two-CD set comprising Haymes' major work for Capitol, viz. "Rain or Shine" and "Moon Dreams." I've always liked Haymes' singing, even been moved by his earlier version of "You'll Never Know." But this acquisition proved a double-edged sword. On the one hand, I wouldn't have purchased it were it not for the numerous hyperbolic claims on behalf of the singer's peerless artistry as demonstrated on the two albums collected here; on the other hand, the hype practically assured some anti-climax and disappointment.

Some of his champions compare his vocal quality to Nat Cole's or Johnny Hartman's. As rich as it is, it's not that velvety and luxuriant. Moreover, many present-day listeners will be put off by the tightly spinning vibrato that he employs (also true of Doris Day, who is admittedly a wonderful singer).

Others say that he's "at worst" the equal of Sinatra when it comes to interpreting ballads. I have to question if they've heard Sinatra's albums "In the Wee Small Hours," "No One Cares," "Only the Lonely," "Where Are You," "September of My Years," and "Close to You." Or even if they've juxtaposed the two singers' readings of songs primarily associated with Haymes--"It Might as Well Be Spring," "The More I See You."

But maybe it's best to approach each singer as sui generis and forego the comparisons. Sinatra was "driven" to build operatic breath reserves and to take risks--in the length of his phrases, the pushing of both extremes of his range, and his bold approach to phonetic elocution (no softening of consonants, vowels or diphthongs). Haymes views the ballad differently, is seeking a different effect, and employing a more conservative means to attain that effect. To his credit, he sings with warmth, intelligence, and unfaltering good taste.

One of the highlights of the disc is the inclusion of out-takes, giving the listener an insider's glimpse of recording in the '50s as well as some sense of Haymes' congenial personality.

Some of the best ballad singing ever recorded.......2007-02-16

These are widely considered to be the finest recorded performances by one of the premier baritone popular singers ever. It is a shame that Dick Haymes did not have the opportunity to follow these recordings with even more. The statement in the other review that Haymes voice was "ragged" is a little bizarre, because most anyone listening would describe these performances as (I hate to use the word) "smooth". These recordings have only been available on high priced alternative editions from Japan and a rare out-of-print English edition. But this edition adds as a bonus all of Haymes various singles for Capitol (never on CD before, and all very rare in any form). If you enjoy Haymes, Sinatra's closest competitor, please try out the many various CDs put out by the Dick Haymes society, all available through Amazon, of live radio performances, studio transcriptions and other things, all good quality discs that will be rare collectables someday. This 2 cd edition is very special. If you like Sinatra's ballad records of the 50's on Capitol, get this too!!

Fascinating addition.......2006-09-12

I think this collection is essential for Haymes's fans and probably worthwhile for anyone enjoying 'classic pop' vocals. These were recorded in the mid-50's and include two very fine albums, "Rain and Shine" and "Moondreams" as well as a few singles and a couple fascinating 'work in progress' outtakes. Those are of minor songs that he struggles with-- "Rainbow's End" and "My Love for Carmen' (an odd take off of the opera's "Habenera"). "Moondreams' esp. is a real gem IMO-- worthwhile on it's own. And if his voice is just a bit more ragged on "Rain and Shine" he still sings ballads so well. I also enjoyed the more 'upbeat' orchestrated songs by Gordon Jenkins, "Never Leave Me" and "New York's My Home." Many gems, including "How Deep is the Ocean," "Where or When," "What's New?", a slightly upbeat "Skylark' (interesting idea) and others. While his Decca work earlier may be more consistently wonderful, this is still great I think and so glad to see on CD finally.

Average customer rating: Great voice- You Must have this.. Starlight......Starbright! Forgotten singers Linda Scott album Linda Scott: Star Vocalist

Complete Hits of Linda Scott Linda Scott Manufacturer: Eric Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Will Follow Him Shelley!/Things We Did Last Summer Johnny Get Angry The Best of Annette Jack Scott's Greatest Hits ASIN: B00004WK5F Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. I've Told Ev'ry Little Star
2. Don't Bet Money Honey
3. Starlight, Starbright
4. I Don't Know Why
5. It's All Because
6. Little Star
7. A Thousand Stars
8. You Are My Lucky Star
9. When You Wish Upon A Star
10. Blue Star
11. Stardust
12. Stars Fell On Alabama
13. Count Every Star
14. Three Guesses
15. Yessiree
16. Town Crier
17. Bermuda
18. Lonely For You
19. Never In A Million Years
20. Christmas Day
21. I Left My Heart In The Balcony
22. Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?

Customer Reviews:

Great voice- You Must have this.........2007-07-24

Any true baby boomer or even todays music lovers should have this. Linda Scott sings her heart out on this album and hearing a lot of her songs took me back to the good old days.

Starlight......Starbright!.......2007-06-23

Joyful! This is a star studded collection guaranteed to take you down memory lane almost hand in hand with Linda. Her intimate song stylings could even make standards and ballads seem like golden oldies, for she is vivacious, sparkling and exuberant! You may relive first love like it's a walk in the park. All of these songs about stars seem a metaphor for the singer...a star in her own right. In this collection are ten song titles about "stars" and even some moonbeams thrown in too. There are 8 songs in a row about stars. It's a rare and impeccable CD!

Forgotten singers.......2007-05-14

This is a great album by a cute little gal with a big voice. Her songs were popular when I was a young man out of high school and it's great to relive them.

Linda Scott album.......2007-03-14

Wow, really neat sounds. I loved the hits as well as the other songs on the CD. If you love the girl sounds of the 50's and 60's, you'll love this album! I recommend it highly!

Linda Scott: Star Vocalist.......2007-01-13

Linda Scott was unfortunately an underrated talent by the media. She had a great vocal instrument and she knew how to utilize it to its fullest capacity. Her bright sparkling voice has an instant appeal. She knew how to phrase the lyric and deliver the melody in stunning fashion. She had many hits including the million seller, "I Told Every Little Star" which was recently featured in David Lynch's film, "Mulholland Drive". She was originally signed to a recording contract by the Winnipeg record mogul, Neil Galligan, who produced all the songs on this release. I treasure the fact that a local personality was responsible for bringing this great talent to a wider audience. I always felt that she should have had a broader following like Petula Clark. The arrival of The Beatles really put a damper on the American Pop Rock Ballad Singer. Woman singers like Lesley Gore, Connie Francis, Connie Stevens et al went into a sharp decline and had to find other venues for their talent. The British invasion had their pop rock ballad singer equivalents like Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdinck, Petula Clark and Dusty Springfield but their American counterparts like Gene Pitney, Bobby Vee, Ricky Nelson, Dionne Warwick and many others were relagated to the backburner. But now here is Linda Scott once more sounding great in a state-of-the-art compact disc. Eric Records deserves our deepest gratitude and highest praise for this superlative release. Perhaps, they might consider releasing more or all of her recordings as she never made a bad record. An artist of Linda Scott's calibre deserves to have her releases in public domain once more. I am certain her great song stylings will be appreciated by many old and new fans alike. It's wonderful that these songs are available again by this great singer. Linda Scott's time has finally come again!

Average customer rating: Piano Man fans F*cking Awesome! ONLY FOR AVID BILLY JOEL FANS Billy Joel - 1973-97-Complete Hits Collection A great compilation

Complete Hits Collection 1973-1997 Billy Joel Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002 My Lives 52nd Street Turnstiles [Enhanced Version] The Essential Bruce Springsteen ASIN: B000002BVU Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

1. Piano Man
2. Captain Jack
3. The Entertainer
4. Say Goodbye To Hollywood
5. New York State Of Mind
6. The Stranger
7. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
8. Just The Way You Are
9. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
10. Only The Good Die Young
11. She's Always A Woman

Tracks:

1. My Life
2. Big Shot
3. You May Be Right
4. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
5. Don't Ask Me Why
6. She's Got A Way
7. Pressure
8. Allentown
9. Goodnight Saigon
10. Tell Her About It
11. Uptown Girl
12. The Longest Time
13. You're Only Human (Second Wind)
14. The Night Is Still Young

Tracks:

1. Keeping The Faith
2. An Innocent Man
3. A Matter Of Trust
4. Baby Grand
5. This Is The Time
6. Leningrad
7. We Didn't Start The Fire
8. I Go To Extremes
9. And So It Goes
10. The Downeaster 'Alexa'
11. Shameless
12. All About Soul (Remix)
13. Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
14. The River Of Dreams
15. To Make You Feel My Love
16. Hey Girl
17. Light As The Breeze

Tracks:

1. Billy Joel Spoken Intro/ Music Concepts
2. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant (Live Unreleased Version)
3. Beatles Influence
4. Hard Days Night (Live Unreleased Version)
5. Why Vienna?
6. Vienna (Live Unreleased Version)
7. History Through Music
8. We Didn't Start The Fire (Live Unreleased Version)
9. Music Source
10. The River Of Dreams (Unreleased Original Studio Recording)
11. Piano Bar
12. Piano Man (Live Unreleased Version)

Amazon.com

The three volumes of Billy Joel's Greatest Hits albums make up the bulk of this catch-up set; a fourth disc features some live versions and discussion of the artist's composing methods. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Piano Man fans.......2007-07-26

We love these CD's. They truly are a complete collection of his best work.

F*cking Awesome!.......2007-05-13

Some of the greatest music I have ever heard. The man is a genious and way underrated!

ONLY FOR AVID BILLY JOEL FANS.......2007-04-16

Unless you are a die hard Billy Joel fan, this boxed set is not for you. It does not even live up to its name "Complete Hits Collection" because some of his hits have not been included notably "Sometimes A Fantasy" which was a top 40 hit and cannot as far as I know be found on any one of the numerous collections of Billy Joel retrospectives that have been issued over the years. For those of you who like his songs and would prefer a more handy and reasonably comprehensive collection I would recommend acquiring "Billy Joel The Ultimate Collection" which has 36 tracks including most of his hits. What's more, the lyrics for all the 36 songs are also provided and the sound quality is good too.

Billy Joel - 1973-97-Complete Hits Collection .......2007-03-27

Grew up listening to Billy Joel, but never owned an album. Became re-interested in his music just recently, and this album fits the bill for what I wanted to hear of his work. I know others who are more familiar with his work have posted comments saying song "x" is missing from some of the greatest hits albums, and this may be so, I don't know. All I know is, everything I wanted to hear was on this album.

A great compilation.......2007-03-13

Billy Joel has had a long and storied career as a singer. His style has morphed as his life has. This compilation of his hits spanning over 2 decades is both a tribute to his longevity and style of music. Listening to these songs gives you a great appreciation of how this style changed. From the catchy lyrics to the soulful ballads, this collection has it all. It's easy to just put a CD in the changer and get lost in the melodies that you grew up listening to. The quality of the sound from this collection is first-rate. If you are looking to follow along as a singer/songwriter matures, this is a great way to do it.

Rap Music:

1. Da Capo
2. Danzig 5: Blackacidevil [Extra tracks]
3. Dirty Words [Import]
4. Effloresce
5. Flaunt It [Explicit Lyrics] [Import]
6. Free at Last
7. From Crayons to Perfume: The Best of Lulu
8. From Small Things: The Best of Dave Edmunds [Original recording remastered]
9. Give My Regards To Broad Street
10. Gold [Original recording remastered]

Rap Music

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Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto/Bruch: Violin Concerto [Import]

Night of the Cookers 1 [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

Midnight Madness [Import]

Miami 2004: The Conference [Import] [Limited Edition]

Beethoven - Triple Concerto ~ Choral Fantasy / Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Berliner Phil., Barenboim

A Little Pleasure