The Early Years, Vol. 2

The Early Years, Vol. 2

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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

Stan Freberg Presents The United States Of America, Vol. 1, The Early Years, And Vol. 2, The Middle Years
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • They are right
  • A comedic gem (Vol. 1, that is)
  • Five stars for Volume 1; one star for Volume 2
  • Ten Stars for Volume 1
  • A classic (if a bit corny)!!
Stan Freberg Presents The United States Of America, Vol. 1, The Early Years, And Vol. 2, The Middle Years
Stan Freberg
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B0000033TV
Release Date: 1996-07-02

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars They are right.......2006-06-30

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

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

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

O;-)

5 out of 5 stars A comedic gem (Vol. 1, that is).......2005-07-05

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

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

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

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

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

5 out of 5 stars Five stars for Volume 1; one star for Volume 2.......2005-04-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


5 out of 5 stars Ten Stars for Volume 1.......2005-02-10

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

Chris Colomubus and his duet with King Ferdenand is great!

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

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

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

5 out of 5 stars A classic (if a bit corny)!!.......2004-12-24

This is a classic bit of Americana.
A must-have for anyone who enjoys good comedy and great production value.
The Early Years, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A Great Compolation Album
  • great cd
  • A new look at some classic tunes
  • Both volumes well worth owning, particularly for fan(atics).
  • Great album but the packaging caused my CD to break!
The Early Years, Vol. 2
Tom Waits
Manufacturer: Manifesto Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002NVJ
Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

  1. Hope I Don't Fall In Love With You
  2. Ol' 55
  3. Mockin' Bird
  4. In Between Love
  5. Blue Skies
  6. Nobody
  7. I Want You
  8. Shiver Me Timbers
  9. Grapefruit Moon
  10. Diamonds On My Windshield
  11. Please Call Me, Baby
  12. So It Goes
  13. 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:

5 out of 5 stars A Great Compolation Album.......2007-03-18

This CD is great. Every song is good so you can listen to the album as a whole without having to skip every other track. A good album to listen to while sitting around your house for an afternoon or taking an early morning drive. If you like great raspy male vocals you'll love Tom Waits. This is a CD worth buying.

4 out of 5 stars great cd.......2007-01-12

I'm really a huge tom waits fan I own alot of his albums i saw this as well as vol. 1 on amazon and decided to give them a listen. i think they are both really good cds themselves and they give a goo picture of tom in his formative years an added bonus is to hear all the familiar songs which did make on to his records in what almost seem like demos.

5 out of 5 stars A new look at some classic tunes.......2007-01-02

These are mostly demo songs, some of which were never relased, from Wait's early years (no kidding). Some of the songs on here, such as "I Hope I Don't Fall In Love With You" and "Ol' 55", would go on to become classics. Some of these songs are actually better than the versions that were put on the albums, especially "Shiver Me Timbers," here turned into a piano-ballad romp, rather than the jazzy outting featured on HEART OF SATURDAY NIGHT. THE EARLY YEARS, VOLUME 2 offers a good introduction into Waits's early music (sparse arrangements, beautiful lyrics), and is also a handy addition to previously-existing Waits collections.

5 out of 5 stars Both volumes well worth owning, particularly for fan(atics)........2006-02-20

Who could ask for more? Previously unreleased recordings, quite evidently very well recorded demos, of one of the great musical artists of the last 35 years? Well, here it is, each volume perfectly listenable. In fact, a must listen for the fan as there's a few songs here now released on any other TOM WAITS record and those that are redone are stripped down versions, revealing the heart of the songs. Closing Time, his first lp, is a bit stiff. In fact, it's my least favorite of his 70's albums only because the producer just got a somewhat stiffled sound out of the recordings. Fortunately, they solved that in spades on future records.

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

1 out of 5 stars Great album but the packaging caused my CD to break!.......2004-08-02

This is the second copy of the album I have bought, and probably the last. The first copy burned up in a fire. The second, which my wife bought me to replace the original copy, broke when I attempted to remove it from the spindle it was mounted on.

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.

The Early Years, Vol. 2
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      3. The General's Fast Asleep
      4. No Regrets
      5. Roses In December
      6. Careless
      7. It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow
      8. When You Wish Upon A Star
      9. Until You Fall In Love
      10. Memories Live Longer Than Dreams
      11. There'll Come Another Day
      12. Smilin' Through
      13. When They Sound The Last "All Clear"
      14. Yours
      15. My Sister And I
      16. I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
      17. You're In My Arms
      18. That Lovely Weekend
      19. Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
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      • Essential 50s Hook
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      4. I'm Leavin'
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Essential 50s Hook.......2005-01-13

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

      Pete Welding's liner notes are good, and they do discuss the 1950s sessions that produced these singles in some detail, but the backing musicians are uncredited (which is annoying), and the sound is obviously not 21st century hi-fi.
      But the music is never less than good, and most of it is terrific. Hooker's stay with Vee-Jay records produced numerous classics, and a lot of lesser-known but equally memorable songs. "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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