This is the second 13-song collection of unique recordings from 1971-1972. These recordings are absolutely not available on any other Waits album - making this package a must-have for any serious - or even casual - Waits fan. Four of the thirteen songs were never re-recorded for any other Waits album. 13 tracks.
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The Early Years, Vol. 2
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Stan Freberg Presents The United States Of America, Vol. 1, The Early Years, And Vol. 2, The Middle Years
Stan Freberg Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000033TV Release Date: 1996-07-02 |
Tracks:
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: Overture
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: Columbus Discovers America 'It's A Round, Round World'
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: Pilgrim's Progress 'Take An Indian To Lunch'
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Thanksgiving Story (Under The Double Turkey)
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Sale Of Manhattan 'Top Hat, White Feathers, And Tails'
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Boston Tea Party
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: Declaration Of Independence 'A Man Can't Be Too Careful What He Signs...
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: Betsy Ross And The Flag 'Everybody Wants To Be An Art Director'
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Discovery Of Electricity
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: Washington Crosses The Delaware (Command Decision)
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: Yankee Doodle Go Home (Spirit Of '76)
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: The Battle Of Yorktown
- Vol. 1, The Early Years: Finale 'So Long, Friend...'
Tracks:
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Intro And Overture
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Madison, Jefferson, Franklin & Osbourne: The First Advertising Agency...
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Madison, Jefferson, Franklin & Osbourne'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Madison, Jefferson, Franklin & Osbourne (Part 2)
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: America! America!
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Madison, Jefferson, Franklin & Osbourne (Part 3)
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Rumplemeyer's Horseshoes: The Francis Scott Key Story
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Rumplemeyer's Horseshoes'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Stephen Foster, Beloved Songwriter
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Samuel F.B. Morse Sends The First Telegram
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Abe Lincoln In Analysis
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Show Folk'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Abe Lincoln At Home In The White House
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Barbara Freitchie, Martyr Of The Year
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Shoot If You Must'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Lincoln At Shiloh, With General Grant
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'As Long As You're Up'/'A Sober Life's A Hard Life'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: The Appomattox Courthouse Bar & Grill
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'There'll Never Be Another War'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Custer's Last Stand
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Alexander Graham Bell And The First Phone Call
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Thomas Edison Invents The Light Bulb! The Phonograph! (Part 1)
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Perserverance'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Thomas Edison Invents The Light Bulb! The Phonograph! (Part 2)
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Planned Obsolescence'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: The Wright Brothers At Kitty Hawk
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Henry Ford Invents Detroit
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Perserverance' (Reprise)
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: The Sinking Of The Lusitania
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Two Tin Pan Alley Songwriters
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'U-Boat'/'The Guns Of August'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'Hello, Peace, Hello'
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: 'There'll Never Be Another War' (Reprise)
- Vol. 2, The Middle Years: Finale 'America! America!' (Reprise)
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When Stan Freberg released The United States of America in 1961, it was one of the first comedy concept albums ... and perhaps the funniest musical comedy never performed onstage. With a cast that included Jesse White and June Foray (as well as a dead-on Orson Welles impression by voice-over master Paul Frees), Freberg presented a madcap version of history that began with Christopher Columbus's insistence that "It's a Round, Round World." His crew, however, was unconvinced:
Crazy kind of scheme
It's a cockamamie dream
If we don't sight land we're gonna scream.
Later, a cautious Ben Franklin would express suspicion of the declaration Thomas Jefferson brought by for him to sign: "You go to a few harmless meetings, sign a few harmless petitions, and forget all about it.... Ten years later you get called up before a committee. No thank you! I'm not going to spend the rest of my life writing in Europe!"
For decades, fans were frustrated by the lack of sequels that would carry the story beyond the Revolutionary War. (After attempts to turn the material into a real Broadway musical were ruined by heavy-handed producer David Merrick, Freberg went on to a lucrative career in advertising.) Finally, in 1996, Freberg went into the studio with the surviving members of his original cast--as well as stars David Ogden Stiers, Sherman Hemsley, Tyne Daly, Lorenzo Music, and John Goodman--with a new batch of songs and skits that covered the period from the founding of the United States government in 1789 to the end of World War I.
Volume 2 is not quite as strong as volume 1, but that's like saying that Babe Ruth didn't hit as many home runs as Hank Aaron. There's still plenty of great material in "The Middle Years," like Francis Scott Key's first draft of his most famous composition: "Rumplemeyer's horseshoes are the best you can use, what so proudly he's nailed onto all kinds of horses." Or Ulysses S. Grant demanding a drink so he can keep on...
Pursuing the South
Over the hills
Fearless and brave, minus a shave
And crocked to the gills.
The two-CD set includes the original liner notes from the 1961 release; a 1989 CD reissue of the first volume; and the notes by Freberg, Dr. Demento, and Ray Bradbury for the sequel. It also contains a complete lyric sheet. Although some of the jokes on the first CD may be too arcane for younger listeners, The United States of America can still be called, without overstatement, a work of genius. --Ron Hogan
Customer Reviews:
They are right.......2006-06-30
I listened to it when it came out and tracks like "A Man Can't Be Too Careful What he Signs these days" (Jefferson and Adams trying to get Franklin to sign the Declaration of Independence) and the one where Betsy Ross presents the new flag to George Washington are still indescribably funny.
But you can still buy the two volume set, pour yourself a nice dry Martini in a damp frosted glass, and use the disk with volume 2 for a coaster.
O;-)
A comedic gem (Vol. 1, that is).......2005-07-05
So I was excited when I heard that after all these years, Vol. 2 was finally coming. But what a disappointment.
Vol. 1 has great songs like "Round Round World", "Take an Indian to Lunch" and "A Man Can't be Too Careful What He Signs These Days" that not only sparkle with satiric wit, but are great tunes I sometimes find myself humming.
The songs in Vol. 2, however, fall flat and just feel, well, forced. And that applies to all of Vol. 2 as well. The sense is that they had a list of punch lines they were set on, and didn't stop to think if it was funny or not. Funny is not a word that can be applied to Vol. 2, sadly.
So buy it for Vol. 1. You can just discard the other disc.
Five stars for Volume 1; one star for Volume 2.......2005-04-19
Ever since then, I had hoped that a) Vol. 1 would someday come out on CD, and b) that he would eventually make good on his promise in the original album's liner notes to bring out a Vol. 2.
Well, both of my wishes came true. Vol. 1 is out on CD and as good if not better than I remember it. Plus, they added back in some parts that were cut so the original recording could fit on one LP. Vol. 2, on the other hand, is a *major* disappointment.
Vol. 2 simply tries too hard. It tries to tackle a huge amount of American history (from the late 1700s through the end of World War I) in 34 tracks on one CD (a virtually impossible task). It tries to satirize events during the Civil War (a hopeless task). And, its satire lacks the "let's not take ourselves too seriously" light-heartedness of Vol. 1, which is another way of saying it is trying to be Politically Correct.
It's a shame Vol. 2 wasn't written and produced soon after Vol. 1. I honestly believe Stan and Co. would have come up with another classic.
I too wish Rhino still offered Vol. 1 separately. From a marketing/business standpoint, I understand why they don't do it.
Still, if you don't have Vol. 1, it's worth the sacrifice to buy the two-volume set just to get it. Who knows? You may end up liking Vol. 2. If not, it makes a good (albeit expensive) coaster.
Ten Stars for Volume 1.......2005-02-10
Chris Colomubus and his duet with King Ferdenand is great!
Chris: It's a round, round world, it's a round, round world. I contend its round and its goin' be found, it's a round world now and its always been!
Kind Ferdindad: It's a flat, flat world, it's a flat, flat world, I contend its flat, as a welcoming mat, and you're sailing off the end, it's a flat world now and its always been!
If you are Stan Freberg fan, this is a MUST HAVE! And while you are at it, get yourself a nutcup and a couple of french horns!
A classic (if a bit corny)!!.......2004-12-24
A must-have for anyone who enjoys good comedy and great production value.
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The Early Years, Vol. 2
Tom Waits Manufacturer: Manifesto Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002NVJ Release Date: 1998-08-25 |
Tracks:
- Hope I Don't Fall In Love With You
- Ol' 55
- Mockin' Bird
- In Between Love
- Blue Skies
- Nobody
- I Want You
- Shiver Me Timbers
- Grapefruit Moon
- Diamonds On My Windshield
- Please Call Me, Baby
- So It Goes
- Old Shoes
Album Description
This is the second 13-song collection of unique recordings from 1971-1972. These recordings are absolutely not available on any other Waits album - making this package a must-have for any serious - or even casual - Waits fan. Four of the thirteen songs were never re-recorded for any other Waits album. 13 tracks.Customer Reviews:
A Great Compolation Album.......2007-03-18
great cd.......2007-01-12
A new look at some classic tunes.......2007-01-02
Both volumes well worth owning, particularly for fan(atics)........2006-02-20
What's delightful is that these songs provide a chance to hear Mr. WAITS in his least gravely voice of his career and at his youngest of his career.
'Hope I Don't Fall In Love With You' is a sweet song that fulfills his common setting of being in a bar and some yearning for unattainable love. He's got a way of telling a tale that surprises and pleases and takes you to the smokey piano lounge where his music comes from.
I love a good cover. Who's know the EAGLES didn't write this 'Ol' 55'? To hear TOM do it makes me forget all about their version (gladly). 'Nobody' has always been a potent song lyrically. Now we get to hear it in his simple presentation. A nice mix.
'Diamonds On My Windshield' has always been a favorite given that me and many other folks I know have taken that same basic drive from San Diego to L.A. I've probably driven that 100's of times in 35 years and sometimes it was while listening to this song. Wot a treat.
'Please Call Me, Baby' is another plaintiff love song and, again, this album gives us the treat of hearing it with his younger voice and plain instrumental accompanyment.
Yes, do buy all his 70's albums first. It's unfortunate Mr. WAITS didn't wanna have this released. Who can blame him as an artist? However, as a fan, the songs on both volumes here are irreplaceable and to be cherished. Thanks for makin' the music TOM. chrisbct@hotmail.com
Great album but the packaging caused my CD to break!.......2004-08-02
The original copy I had of The Early Years Volume 2 was a normal plastic jewel case, and there was no problem with taking it off the spindle. But the new packaging (Manifesto MFO 40602) has the CD mounted on an extremely tight plastic spindle that forces you to bend the CD when removing it. There is no "button" action to press that would release the CD, so the result is, the CD bends enough where it pops off, or it simply breaks. (I also have Tom Waits The Early Years Volume 1, which has the same spindle problem, but fortunately did not bend enough to break. I am now treating it with extreme care!)
As for the music on the CD (which I am familiar with thanks to the original copy which was destroyed by fire), it is truly wonderful: it reveals an acoustic and stripped down side of Tom Waits where you really see a side to his soul without the distractions of exaggerated blues influences or unusual musical arrangements. But there is no point buying a great CD if you can't listen it. Wait until Manifesto makes a quality case, or buy an older version, if you can find it.
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The Early Years, Vol. 2
Tom Waits Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000075XF Release Date: 1993-01-19 |
Tracks:
- I Hope That I Don't Fall in Love with You
- Ol' 55
- Mockin' Bird
- In Between Love
- Blue Skies
- Nobody
- I Want You
- Shiver Me Timbers
- Grapefruit Moon
- Diamonds on My Windshield
- Please Call Me, Baby
- So It Goes
- Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards)
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The Early Years, Vol. 2: Original Recordings 1935-1942
Vera Lynn Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006669O Release Date: 2002-06-18 |
Tracks:
- I'm Yours Sincerely
- When My Dream Boat Comes Home
- The General's Fast Asleep
- No Regrets
- Roses In December
- Careless
- It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow
- When You Wish Upon A Star
- Until You Fall In Love
- Memories Live Longer Than Dreams
- There'll Come Another Day
- Smilin' Through
- When They Sound The Last "All Clear"
- Yours
- My Sister And I
- I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
- You're In My Arms
- That Lovely Weekend
- Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
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The Early Years, Vol. 2
John Lee Hooker Manufacturer: Tomato Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000A4GB8 Release Date: 2003-09-09 |
Tracks:
- Boom Boom
- Old Time Shimmy
- I Want to Hug You
- I'm Leavin'
- Good Rockin' Mama
- Dusty Road
- Hard Hearted Woman
- Thelma
- Onions
- Keep Your Hands to Yourself
- I Want to Shout
- Time Is Marching On
- Send Me the Pillow
- I Want to Ramble
- I'm Going Upstairs
Customer Reviews:
Essential 50s Hook.......2005-01-13
Pete Welding's liner notes are good, and they do discuss the 1950s sessions that produced these singles in some detail, but the backing musicians are uncredited (which is annoying), and the sound is obviously not 21st century hi-fi.
But the music is never less than good, and most of it is terrific. Hooker's stay with Vee-Jay records produced numerous classics, and a lot of lesser-known but equally memorable songs. "Boom Boom" is here, along with "Time Is Marching", "I'm Going Upstairs", "Dusty Road", the funky "Onions", and the underrated "Old Time Shimmy". And on vol. 1 (which you need to get as well, unless you can track down a copy of the original double-disc issue) you'll find essential songs like "I'm So Excited", "Dimples", "Big Legs, Tight Skirt", and the original solo performance of "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer".
This is prime Hooker, showcasing some of his best (and best-selling) songs. The majority of them are band-backed, and there are even horns backing the Hook on a couple of songs, and while some may prefer John Lee Hooker in solo mode with just his guitar and a piece of plywood to stomp on, most listeners will find these performances to be his most accessible and certainly most rewarding.
Get Rhino's double-disc "Ultimate Collection" and both of these CDs, and you're set. These recordings are essential in the John Lee Hooker-canon, and it really doesn't get much better than this.
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The Early Years Vol. 2
Manufacturer: Watchdog ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000I04XA0 |
Product Description
1. Early In the Morning 2. The Feelings Gone 3. Give Me Mine Now 4. Untitled Tune (with GEORGE SMITH) 5. Shoulda Kept On Runnin' (with RASHEED ABDULLA) 6. Looking For Trouble 7. Bloody Tears On My Pillow 8. Ice Cream Man 9. So Glad I'm Livin' (with JOHNNY DYER) 10. Horn Of Plenty (with MITCH KASHMAR) 11. I Had My Fun 12. Deal the Cards 13. Boogie Woogie Woman
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Early Years: 1937-1938, Vol. 2
Edith Piaf Manufacturer: Drg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000PFV Release Date: 1996-09-24 |
Tracks:
- My Legionaire
- Don't Write To Me
- Between Saint Ouen and Clignancourt
- In a Dive in the Old Harbor
- My Heart is at a Street Corner
- Correcqu' et Reguyer
- Paris Mediterranean
- A Young Man
- Browning
- You Are The Strongest
- The Legion's Flag
- Ding-Ding-Dong
- Everything's Falling
- The Bad Sailor
- Leaving
- I Hear The Siren
- The Jackal
- Sailors Are Made To Travel
- Madeleine Who Had a Heart
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The Early Years Pt. 2: Original Classic Hits, Vol. 14
Hank Williams Jr. Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000D9WM Release Date: 1998-10-06 |
Tracks:
- Feelin' Better
- She's Still The Star (On The Stage Of My Mind)
- Honey, Won't You Call Me
- Building Memories
- New South
- Long Way To Hollywood
- Angels Get Lonesome Sometimes
- Montgomery In The Rain
- Looking At The Rain
- You Love The Thunder
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Pavarotti - The Early Years Vol. 2
Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003FSW Release Date: 1995-08-15 |
Tracks:
- Oh! Fede Negar Potessi...Quando Le Sere Al Placido
- A Te, O Cara, Amor Talora
- Quesa O Quella
- Ella Mi Fu Rapita...Parmi Veder Le Lagrime
- La Donna E Mobile
- Tombe Degi'Avi Miel
- Lunge Da Lei...De'Miel Bollenti Spiriti
- O Madre Mia...La Mia Letiza Infondere
- O Di Capello Generoso Amici
- Nessun Dorma
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Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits: The Early Years, Vol. 2
Frank Sinatra Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000DRVJ Release Date: 1991-03-26 |
Tracks:
- Mean to Me
- I Have But One Heart
- Moon Was Yellow
- Full Moon and Empty Arms
- Time After Time
- I'm a Fool to Want You
- Day by Day
- I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night
- Ol' Man River
- People Will Say We're in Love
- September Song
Rap Music:
- The Freddy Jones Band
- The Las Vegas Story
- The Rising Tide
- The Way It Really Is
- Three of Perfect Pair [Original recording remastered]
- Time and a Word [Original recording remastered]
- Timeless: The Classics 2
- Traffic From Paradise
- truANT [Enhanced]
- Twilight as Played By the Twilight Singers
Recommended Music:
Trance Beats: Ibiza Anthems [Import]
Every Time You Say My Name [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Music: Vol. 1-Hits Of Bonnie Raitt [Karaoke]
Fac Not Fiction [Explicit Lyrics]
Clerambault: Chants et Motets /Mandrin, Les Demoiselles de Saint-Cyr [Import]