Road to Freedom [Import]

Product Description
2004 album for the soft-rock singer/songwriter includes the first single 'The Words 'I Love You'. Edel.

Road to Freedom,Chris De Burgh,Edel Germany,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Road to Freedom [Import]

Average customer rating: A great forgotten rock album "We're makin' a smokin' album up the road..." Fallen Angel, can you hear me? 100 years after Music I had 20 years ago

On the Road to Freedom Alvin Lee & Mylon LeFevre Manufacturer: Repertoire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rock & Roll Music to the World Pure Blues In Flight A Space in Time Rocket Fuel ASIN: B000056P9X Release Date: 2003-04-07

Tracks:

1. On the Road to Freedom
2. World Is Changing (I Got a Woman Back in Georgia)
3. So Sad (No Love of His Own)
4. Fall Angel
5. Funny
6. We Will Shine
7. Carry My Load
8. Lay Me Back
9. Let 'Em Say What They Will
10. I Can't Take It
11. Riffin
12. Rockin' Til the Sun Goes Down
13. So Sad (No Love of His Own) [Single Version][*]

Album Description

German reissue of 1973 album, scheduled to include one bonus track TBA. Repertoire.

Album Details

The Legendary Rock Guitarist is Paired with the American Gospel Singer on this all Star 1973 Set that features George Harrison, Stevie Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Ronnie Wood.

Customer Reviews:

A great forgotten rock album.......2007-07-16

I have loved this album for years, my father has it. I didn't think I would ever find it on CD, but here it is! It's rather expensive, but worth the money as you will not find this in record stores. This album has lots of famous rockers playing with the two lead guys - George Harrison, Ron Wood, Mick Fleetwood, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and others. If you are a fan of classic rock, particularly "deep album rock" - songs that were not top 40, this is a must have item!

It's interesting because the songs reflect what was going on in 1973, but they could have been written today.

"We're makin' a smokin' album up the road...".......2007-06-08

Back in the mid-1980's, an interview appeared on NPR with Mylon LeFevre, (hough the interviewer was apparently from a Contemporary Christian Music media), where Mylon outlined some of his history in rock and gospel.

In the midst of it was a charming story he told, that goes like this. "Alvin (Lee) and I were working on this record, 'On the Road to Freedom', and took a break, and made our way to pub nearby. We weren't there long, when, of all things, in walks George Harrison. I told Alvin to introduce me, and he says, 'No - he's me neighbor and all, and I'll meet him someday, but..' 'Course, you know how the English are, all formal and all-that, so I just hopped up off my barstool, leaving Alvin behind, walked over, stuck out my hand, and said to George, 'Hi, I'm Mylon LeFevre, and I'm here with Alvin Lee, and we're makin' a smokin' album up the road; you wanna come by, hang out, play some, and do some blow...?' George grinned at me and said, 'Yeah, sure; great, man! No one ever asks me to play, 'cause of the Beatle thing..' So, he came over, and it was around the time he was writing stuff for Dark Horse, and I just loved his song 'So Sad', so we recorded it on '...Freedom'."

I did my best after that to scour used record stores for a copy of the album, all to no avail. Finally got a hold of a copy some 5 years later, and found it to be as extrordinary as everyone had been saying all these years.

Tasty, tasty, tasty....and as representative of the same devil-may-care attitude that brought Mylon off his barstool to greet George Harrison. What a great record!

Fallen Angel, can you hear me?.......2007-04-02

I got this album in late 72, when a friend of mine, who worked for
Columbia Records in New Jersey stole a couple of copies, and gave me
one. This when I was in my rip-off the rip-off phase. Since then
I've bought both the cassette, and the CD. Not to appease the Karma Gods,
but because this CD is that good, from the deceptively simple first prime
cut, "On the Road to Freedom", through the suffle boogie of "The world is
Changing", and the slide guitair slide of "So Sad", to the opening
dominant chord opening of "Fallen Angel", and the folksey "Funny", and
then going into Mylon LeFevere gospel roots of "We Will Shine", and
"Carry My Load", then the Alvin Lee rockers of "Let them Say What they
will", "I can't take it", and "Riffin", and the just pure guitair
forte of "Rockin till the sun goes down", the combination of Alvin Lee
and his fabulous talent, and that unmistakable voice of Mylon LeFevre
combined to make one album for the ages, I would strongly suggest that
you find a copy of this album, tape, or CD and listen to it, if not
outright purchase it.

100 years after.......2007-03-16

Better than any 10 Years After CD. Mylon has always been one of my faves as well. The quality of this CD was much better than my album.

Music I had 20 years ago.......2007-01-30

I had this on album 20 years ago. I have been looking for it on CD for may years also. Was glad to finally find it.

Average customer rating: Classic shh - great sounds are heard in the quietist of moments American history, not just black history Bigger than just a "black thing" A Must For Every Black Family

The Long Road to Freedom: An Anthology of Black Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Buddha ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Delta Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music East Coast Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Calypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Vocalists | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Blues | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Say It Loud! A Celebration of Black Music in America The Music of Black Americans: A History Afro-American Spirituals, Work Songs, And Ballads The Best of Harry Belafonte's Long Road to Freedom: An Anthology of Black Music Negro Work Songs & Calls ASIN: B00005NCRC Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

1. Ose Yie (Ashanti War Chant) - Asafoiatse Nettey
2. Sakadougou (Maninka Ballad) - Kandia
3. Ake (Yoruba Work Chant)
4. Kufidi M'Pala Bituta (Baluba) - Toko Mzobe
5. Ayilongo (Ghenya Boatmen) - Emanuel N'Suba
6. Oba Oba (Homage to a King)
7. Oaikoi (Harvest Ceremony)
8. Agiee Tatatale (Ga Play Song) - Betty Clotty and the African Children's Chorus
9. Aja Aja O (Yoruba Fable) - Betty Clotty and the African Children's Chorus
10. Falle-well Shisha Maley (Transitional Hymn)
11. Amazing Grace - Bessie Jones, Sorrell Booke
12. How Do You Do Ev'rybody? (Greeting Shout) - Ella Jenkins, Nannie McNeil
13. O, Lord, I'm Waitin' On You (Spiritual) - Valentine Pringle
14. Prayer (Spiritual) - Bessie Jones
15. Kneebone Bend (Prayer Shout) - Bessie Jones
16. Hark 'E Angel (Watcher's Shout) - Harry Belafonte
17. Yonder Comes Day (New Year Shout) - Bessie Jones
18. Goodbye Ev'rybody (Farewell Shout) - Valentine Pringle

Tracks:

1. Tombeau, Tombeau
2. Je M'en Vais Finir Mes Jours ("Madelaine" song)
3. Dans Un Brigatoire
4. Pour la Belle Layotte - William "Billy" Eaton
5. Fomme la Dit, Mo Malheure
6. Miche Banjo (Bamboula) - Robert Henson
7. Good Mornin', Good Mornin' ("John Canoe" processional) - J. Hamilton Grandison
8. All Roun' de Glory Manger - Ezerlene Jenkins, Joe Crofford
9. Mary, What You Call Yo' Baby? - Carrie Suter
10. Wonderful Councillor - Harry Belafonte
11. Follow The Drinking Gourd - Leon Bibb
12. Steal Away To Jesus
13. Meetin' Here Tonight - Joe Crofford
14. Many Thousan' Gone
15. The Colored Volunteer - Harry Belafonte
16. We Look Like Men of War - Earl Baker, Milt Grayson
17. Song Of The First Arkansas Volunteers (Glory Hallelujah) - Harry Belafonte
18. Free At Las' - Joe Crofford

Tracks:

1. Ol' Lady From Brewster (Children's Song)
2. Hallie, Come On! (Woman's Field Holler) - Miriam Burton
3. Run Squirrel, Whoa Mule (Game Song) - Thelma Drayton
4. Fox Chase (Mouth Organ) - Sonny Terry, Brownie McGee
5. Chickens Done Crowed (Sunrise Holler) - Valentine Pringle
6. 'Way Go Lily (Children's Song)
7. Shine On (Graveyard Holler) - Ned Wright
8. Grey Goose (Ballad) - Bessie Jones
9. Pick A Bale O' Cotton (Hoe Down) - Sonny Terry, Brownie McGee
10. Li'l Gal, Li'l Gal (Game Song) - Bessie Jones
11. Go To Sleepy (Lullaby) - Harry Belafonte
12. I Got 'Em (Street Cry) - Valentine Pringle
13. Hambone, Hambone (Children's Pattin') - Tyrone Cooper
14. Watermelon Man (Blues) - Ned Wright
15. Fare Thee Well, Oh Honey (Blues) - Gloria Lynne
16. Blackberry Woman (Street Cry) - Lillian Hayman
17. Easy Rider Blues (Blues) - Joe Williams
18. Oh, Johnny Brown (Ring Game) - Sharon G. Williams
19. I Got 'Em (Street Cry) - Valentine Pringle
20. Black Woman (Blues) - Brownie McGee
21. Watermelon Man (Street Cry) - Ned Wright

Tracks:

1. Let The Deal Go Down - Godfrey Cambridge, Joe Crofford, Brownie McGee
2. Betty and Dupree - Joe Williams
3. Eas' Man - Leon Bibb
4. John Henry - Valentine Pringle
5. Boll Weevil - Harry Belafonte, Al Shackman
6. Stagolee - Cortez Franklin, Lennie Pogan
7. Joe Turner Blues - Gloria Lynne, Herman Foster
8. Honey Take A Whiff On Me - Ben Carter, Lennie Pogan
9. Go 'Long Muley
10. My Baby In A Guinea Blue Gown
11. Dat Liar - Milton Grayson
12. Finale

Tracks:

1. Ho Boys Cancha Line 'Em? - Valentine Pringle
2. Good Ir'n - Harry Belafonte
3. Go On Ol' Gator
4. Doncha Hear Yo' Po' Mother Callin'?
5. River Sounding Chant - Charles Colman, William Eaton
6. Nobody's Business Lord But Mine - Harry Belafonte
7. My God Is A Rock - Harry Belafonte
8. We Are Climbin' Jacob's Ladder
9. I Am So Glad - Harry Belafonte
10. I'll Never Turn Back, No Mo' (and excerpt from Dr. King speech) - Irving Barnes, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
11. Lord, I Don't Feel Noways Tired - Howard Roberts

Amazon.com

Decades after its conception, Harry Belafonte's enormously ambitious project has come to a rewarding fruition with the release of this lovingly produced and beautifully packaged collection. Between 1961 and 1971, Belafonte sought to create a comprehensive document of what he calls "African-matrixed music": "African rooted, Africa as origin, evolved from an original African form." The rough timeframe Belafonte follows begins with the arrival of blacks in America in the early 17th century and ends at the dawn of the recording age. Yet this five-disc set (with a bonus "making of" DVD) amounts to so much more than a musical history; it is, instead, a detailed sociopolitical history of the people who created this music and a journey following the evolution of black culture from the time that the diaspora left Africa for the New World.

Disc 1 offers tribal chants, shouts, and spirituals while the second disc explores the slavery era through the Civil War. Disc 3 looks at postwar sounds both urban and rural while the fourth disc crosses into the next century as the street cries and mountain hollers morph into folk ballads, gritty blues, and minstrel shows--the roots of popular music as we know it today. The final disc includes songs of work and songs of worship, the practical tools of survival for African Americans in troubled times. The sounds found across these discs are faithful re-creations featuring a large cast that includes the likes of Belafonte, Bessie Jones, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, and Joe Williams. The lovely 140-page hardbound book includes extensive notes and provocative essays, as well as stunning photos plus artwork by Charles White. To be sure, this is not easy listening and those looking for your basic "roots music" collection will be disappointed. Rather, this is really a fascinating exploration of the roots of roots music. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Classic.......2007-06-01

Valentine Pringle's "John Henry" and Cortez Franlkin's "Stagolee" is easily worth the price of admission.

shh - great sounds are heard in the quietist of moments.......2007-02-28

I am an average white guy in his forties who purchased The Long Road... when it first came out in'01. Please read the other reviews for facts, details and editorials... I am here to warn you. If you are prone to being emotionally effected by beautiful, soul piercing harmonies performed by a tribe of professional and basic folk then avoid this musical journey. If you hate tears of awe rolling down your cheeks every time you experience a number of songs especially from disc 2 and 5...while I'm listening, my eyes well up just in anticipation of hearing "We look like Men of war" or "All Round' de Glory Manger"... then steer away. Many of these tunes play in my head especially during particularly tough days at work. Play it LOUD or avoid at all costs.

American history, not just black history.......2005-12-28

My boyfriend gave me this collection last year. He's a musicanwith a deep love of all roots music. I'm black; he's white. We listened to this together and we both found it to be a revelation.
If you are looking for field recordings, this is not the collection for you. The sound is not quaint and tinny (although I love those recordings too). Instead, this is a collection that shows how 'black' music (that is, music from the African Diaspora to America) changed and grew over time, and produced sounds that we still hear today. The selection ranges from Louisiana Creole (the ancestor to today's Zydeco) to Civil War tunes (contrary to the information you'll find on the web and other places, not all black Civil War music was in dialect, and the marching songs are rousing in their patriotism and pride), to good-time music (the ancestor to hip-hop, R&B, and modern pop). The most disturbing piece is the slave sermon, which should probably be played in every classroom in America during discussions of the Revolutionary War, which is followed by a worship service similar to the types held by slaves in private, and acts as a good counterbalance to the prior piece.

My boyfriend and I found ourselves bonding over the Civil War music, as he is an avid bagpiper and very much into Celtic culture. We talked about the roles of Irish and black soldiers in the Civil War and what they had in common in terms of not being viewed as human by most of society. We also enjoyed hearing people like Brownie Magee, not on a fuzzy old recording, but in a living, vibrant fashion.

People who think that 'black music' is only for black people must also think only Italians should listen to opera and that Jimi Hendrix wasn't really a rock musician. This is _American_ music, and as such, should be in the collections of anyone interested in American history, 20th century music, or African-American culture. American music has had a variety of influences, and these recordings could help younger people and even a lot of adults become interested in music history, just as did 'Down From the Mountain'. In many ways, this music is more 'roots' music than anything in ' O Brother, Where Art Thou?', because it truly tries to go back to the source. As an anthropologist I might quibble over the inclusion of the African section without qualifying it as possibly being ahistorical (we don't actually know if those exact songs were sung in the time before slavery, but it's likely that are similar ones contemporary to the time), but other than that, I'm very happy. For once we have a music collection that does not focus solely on slavery and misery. There's a lot of joy and hope here, and a strong sense of reliance, which is perhaps the best trait that Americans have as a whole.

Bigger than just a "black thing".......2004-02-26

There are lots of reviews or word of mouth on this CD box set that, quite frankly, focuses on all the wrong things. To pigeonhole this box set a "must for black families" vastly understates the raw power and broad appeal of this collection. This box set is bigger than that; it's much more than just a quaint time capsule for blacks to listen to. It's fun, entertaining, and can go toe-to-toe with any of the best new music releases out there right now.

This music is basically the foundation of ALL popular music celebrated in the Western world today. Rock, Top 40 Pop, Salsa, Gospel, Blues, R&B, Hip-hop, Country, Bluegrass, they ALL owe an immeasurable debt to the music and culture brought over to the Western hemisphere by African slaves.

The collection starts with African chants and tribal music, and some of the instrumental and vocal arrangements could easily be from modern pop music. As it moves from the African black music experience over to the early Black American music experience, it's easy to hear how African music evolved in America to become the modern American pop, rock, hip-hop and R&B music we know today. People always mention how African music is the roots of pop, rock, soul and Afro-latin music, but this collection really drives the point home when you listen to old tribal music and hear beats and vocals that sound uncannily like those heard in today's modern music genres. There is no modern popular genre that doesn't owe a great debt to African-based musical sensibilities, and although we hear it said all the time, this box set actually illustrates the point better than a million articles and academic speeches ever could.

This collection is more than a history lesson or a source of pride for blacks. That almost makes it sound cold and academic. This collection has WARMTH and personality; it's great entertainment and just plain incredible music. Listen to it regardless of your race, political orientation, or ideology. Buy it and enjoy it because you love good music and want to hear the roots of it straight from the source, not just as a source of racial pride or as an acedmic study in music history.

A Must For Every Black Family.......2002-06-13

The Long Road to Freedom depicts a history of America's Africans in a masterful collection of music.

Average customer rating: Authenric Music with traditional instruments. Living history

Music of the Civil War Americus Brass Band , B. Holmes , W.L. Hobbs , Hosea Ripley , Walter Kittridge , D.L. Downing , George Frederick Root , Gioachino Rossini , Anonymous , James P. Carrell , W.K. Batchelder , C.V. Wallace , Henry Russell , Patrick S. Gilmore , Stephen Foster , Daniel Decatur Emmett , and Giacomo Meyerbeer Manufacturer: Summit(Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Foster, Stephen | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Civil War: Its Music and Its Sounds Songs of the Civil War The Spirit of '76 and Ruffles and Flourishes Music of the American Revolution: The Birth of Liberty The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording ASIN: B0000038IY Release Date: 1993-02-02

Tracks:

1. When The Cruel War Is Over - Hoist Up The Flag Quick Step
2. Americus Quick Step
3. Fireman's Polka
4. Tenting On The Old Camp Ground
5. Dixie's Land Medley Quick Step
6. Battle Cry Of Freedom - Kingdom Coming Quick Step
7. Excerpt From William Tell
8. Sumter Light Guard March
9. Bonnie Eloise Quick Step
10. Amazing Grace
11. Glory Hallelujah Grand March
12. Scenes That Are Brightest - In Happy Moments Quick Step
13. Kazoodie Ko Whirl Overture
14. Woodman, Spare That Tree
15. Fireman's Quick Step
16. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
17. Civil War Folk Song Medley: Oh, Suzanna, Garry Owen, Jordan Am A Hard Road, Bonnie Blue Flag, The Girl I Left Behind Me
18. Coronation March

Customer Reviews:

Authenric Music with traditional instruments........2000-09-17

For those of you who enjoy the music, as it was sung and played during the Civil War, this recording is a "must!" J.A. McA.

Living history.......1999-07-31

So shoot me. I like bagpipe music and I like fife and drum recordings and I like brass bands. Recently cruisin' the Internet brought me to the website of a company called Summit Records out in Arizona; and my eye was caught by the title (DCD 126) with a group calling itself The Americus Brass Band. I obtained a copy post haste and I want to all to know about it with equal rapidity. There is just short of 55 minutes of Civil War tunes played in a style that is "historically accurate, right down to the high military pitch and the clicking of the rotary valves on the original antique instruments employed" (as the notes tell us). The history of the band is available in those notes, so let me just dwell on the "music that still produces feelings of humor, joy, sadness, and patriotic pride." Well, what music does not produce at least one of those?--and I am not entirely sure there was anything about the Civil War of which we on either side should be particularly proud. But Sing a Song of Suffering seems to be an eternal way of making the best of a rotten situation during war time; and this CD is replete with such memories as "Tenting Tonight," "Amazing Grace," "Woodman, Spare That Tree," and even a little bit of the "William Tell Overture" and a Meyerbeer opera! In short, this is not the expected line up of soldier songs but selections that are "typical of that which might have been played by a group such as the Americus Brass band." I love it. Give it a try, please.

Average customer rating:

Road to Freedom Young Disciples Manufacturer: Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000GIWS9W Release Date: 2006-08-21

Tracks:

1. Get Yourself Together
2. Apparently Nothin'
3. Funky Yeh Funki (Mek It)
4. Talkin' What I Feel
5. All I Have (In Dub)
6. Move On
7. As We Come (To Be)
8. Step Right On (Dub)
9. Freedom Suite: (I) Freedom/(iI) Wanting/(iII) To Be Free
10. Young Disciples Theme

Album Description

Digitally remastered and expanded reissue of the 1993 debut album from this legendary (but short-lived) Acid Jazz outfit featuring Carleen Anderson, Marc Nelson and Femi Williams. Features four bonus tracks: 'All I Have In Me' (Young Ideas Mix), 'Move On' (Soul Pride Mix), 'Apparently Nothin'' (12 Inch Mix) and 'All I Have In Me' (Original Musiquarium Mix). Mercury. 2006.

Average customer rating:

Paul Robeson, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Robeson, Paul | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Paul Robeson, Vol. 1 Ballad for Americans Paul Robeson Sings "Ol' Man River" & Other Favorites Green Pastures Ol' Man River: His 25 Greatest ASIN: B000000WUH Release Date: 1993-01-04

Tracks:

1. Down In Lovers Lane
2. Swing Along
3. Bear De Burden - All God's Chillun Got Wings
4. Witness
5. Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho
6. De Ole Ark's A-Movering
7. Ezekiel Saw De Wheel
8. Scandalise My Name
9. Sinner Please Doan' Let This Harves' Pass
10. Work All De Summer
11. Didn't My Loard Deliver Daniel?
12. Dere's A Man Goin' Roun' Takin' Names
13. Shenandoah
14. Say It With Song: Little Pal
15. The Show Boat: Lonesome Road
16. Virginia: Roll Away, Clouds
17. King Solomon's Mines: Ho! Ho!
18. King Solomon's Mines: Climbing Up
19. Song Of Freedom
20. Song Of Freedom: Sleepy River
21. Trees
22. No! John No!
23. Song Of The Volga Boatmen
24. There Is A Green Hill
25. Nearer, My God, To Thee
26. Fat Little Fellow - Mama's Little Baby-Love

Average customer rating:

Road to Freedom ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0007NOKWO Release Date: 2005-06-07

Album Description

Import only CD/DVD (PAL/Region 0) pressing. Edel. 2005.

Average customer rating: One that slipped through the cracks Rod Stewart redux?

Road to Freedom Grayson Hugh Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fried Green Tomatoes: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cost of Living Thelma & Louise: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Van Morrison At The Movies: Soundtrack Hits Bob Seger. Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 ASIN: B000008GQF Release Date: 1992-09-15

Tracks:

1. Hideaway
2. Soul Cat Girl
3. Don't Look Back
4. I Can't Untie You From Me
5. Road To Freedom
6. Forever Yours, Forever Mine
7. Lost Avenue
8. There's A Time
9. Walking Through The Fire
10. When She Comes Walking
11. For The Innocent
12. I'll Remember You

Customer Reviews:

One that slipped through the cracks.......2003-05-15

Great album that seems to be off the radar for no good reason. He's got a soulful, distinctive voice and a great backup band. Can't ask for more. Every time I put this CD on I'm struck by how it holds up, and it's already over 10 years since its release. Where is this guy now?

Rod Stewart redux?.......2003-03-10

This album of well-crafted songs features a singer whose voice and songcraft most resembles Rod Stewart to this listener's ears. When you give him a good listen, Rod Stewart comes from a very country/folk place, stylistically. I'm only a casual listener, having picked this up on a lark, so further review might bear lengthier comment. Good CD, though, nice songs.

Average customer rating: Essential Purchase One of the best albums that came out of the Acid Jazz era Before you buy anything else... A Modern Masterpiece Hell Yea...

Road to Freedom Young Disciples Manufacturer: Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: True Spirit The Best of Loose Ends Get Used to It ASIN: B000026EFU Release Date: 1993-01-01

Tracks:

1. Get Yourself Together Pt 1 & Pt 2
2. Apparently Nothin'
3. Funky Yeh Funki (Mek It)
4. Talkin What I Feel
5. All I Have
6. Move On
7. As We Come (To Be)
8. Step Right On
9. Freedom Suite:
10. Young Disciples Theme

Customer Reviews:

Essential Purchase.......2005-10-27

Great to see all these positive reviews. Like one of the other reviewers, if I had to keep only one album from my collection (about a thousand CDs, several thousand records), this would be it. I originally bought it in 92, then had to buy a new CD as the old one wore out (really - never seen that on any of my other CDs). Why is it so wicked? Combination of superb musicianship and sampling, tunes that run the full gamut of emotions and feel from lump in the throat soulful and moving ("As We Come To Be") to super funky ("Apparently Nothin'" , "Move On") and amazing vocals from Carleen Anderson . In short, every track is a belter. The tragedy of it is that this is the only album made by the Young Disciples. Add it to your collection!

One of the best albums that came out of the Acid Jazz era.......2005-05-18

...along with The Brand New Heavies two first albums, "The Apostles" by the Apostles (not Apostles the rock band), "True Spirit" by Carleen Anderson and "Vivienne McKone" by Vivienne McKone...

Before you buy anything else..........2004-11-19

I think this is absolutely the BEST album of the last 15 years!!! I have more than 750 CDs and 300+ LPs and if I had to pick just one piece of music out of my collection to have on a deserted island this would be it. Road To Freedom has a level of depth that you haven't seen in a Soul/R&B album since Stevie Wonder's or Curtis Mayfield's work in the mid to late 70's. The fact that this group is British doubles the amazement for me. Don't get me wrong; there are a lot of great albums out there. It's just that I feel this stands far above anything else. Keep in mind that I bought this album 11 years ago and I still feel the same way about it!! I mean it! This album is that good!!

A Modern Masterpiece.......2002-09-27

I find myself reviewing this masterpiece after having owned it since it was originally released. I am also listening to it at the moment which probably spurred me to review it. Where does one start with music on this level? I wish that this wasn't the only individual project that they did but there again how could they top this effort? The whole album is an absolute joy to listen to and if you have never heard it then you should really give it a listen. On the other side of the pond (in the UK) it is generally acknowledged as a masterpiece.

All roads on this CD lead to the absolute gem that is the 15 minute Freedom Suite. It has everything, powerful lyrics, excellent groove, rap..... But having said that this is a real album to explore that set a standard that hasn't really been surpassed since 1991.

Hell Yea..........2002-03-17

A great album from the beginning til the end. Cop this out if you can find it. Just got myself a copy and i have a feeling its gonna be a quite a resident in my CD changer.

Average customer rating: who spoiled me? Copy Protected Wanted: Movie Soundtrack 30 Years On. A long awaited return for the ultimate storyteller

The Road to Freedom Chris de Burgh Manufacturer: Edel Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Timing Is Everything The Storyman Beautiful Dreams At the End of a Perfect Day Far Beyond These Castle Walls ASIN: B0001DQTV0 Release Date: 2004-03-15

Tracks:

1. When Winter Comes
2. Road to Freedom
3. Snow Is Falling
4. Words "I Love You"
5. Songbird
6. Five Past Dreams
7. Here for You
8. What You Mean to Me
9. Rose of England
10. Journey
11. Read My Name

Album Description

2004 album for the soft-rock singer/songwriter includes the first single 'The Words 'I Love You'. Edel.

Customer Reviews:

who spoiled me?.......2005-07-02

Today we have constructed a village world where in each of us wonder what corner he/she locates/occures...Me from the 3rd world is probably some where on the other side of the moon that is not visible to earth dwelers...but from that hiden side I have been hearing Chris singing that used tyo make me ask who is he any way? A spritual crusader? aging star? cult brewer? a reformist? an educator? an healer? Can't say but then the days came when in Vancouver I was at the peak of my youth listening around the clock 'man on the line...lady in red is dancing with me....turned me into a split person....What the hell this singer wants his listeners to feel and do? He can not mainpulate any ones spirit...to the extent that a lady in red be watched dancing deep in a winter night in your drawing room...and when you turn on the lights you find nothing....! What review should one study to know what is all this about? My own feelings that Chris aroused knowing him not meeting him never say but of the fact that music have power but all this power is activated transmitted controlled and manipulated by the very singer....Now U folks tell me what for a musician or singer be manipulating some ones feelings soul and or spirit? Just to prove that he is the only one the best???But again it is against all the theories and practices of Freedom....nodoubt he who would like to manipulate others influence others must him/herslef experienced all this...and to get free from such a status he/she must have been opting to target others people........but how come such person be hitting his target on the other side of the moon?This is charisma? non with a zinger or music man it is some thing magical? Black magic or white magic or other magic? But magic is itself nothing but the state of being influenced leting some one to influence you...No problem when he get a few more years older then one day as a senior citizen having done with all his stuff, rums, drums he will come in clear to every one.............!And then the jury and the judge will tell me too "oh Mohammad you were spoiled by both Chris and Jenefer Rusk..."I known that For years and years I wanted to go and live in Vancouver because every one would make me believe then that B.C is beautiful...and when I availed the very chance to enjoy the beuaty of BC there emerged Chris signing the love songs...........It means to enjoy nature one got to let Chris accompny too? What the hell finally came out of all this ....he did not let me stay Mohammadan or Richard the LionHeart....but a lover of mankind.........till I could exercies push ups....now in 50's I feel he spoiled me alot...doing no push up ...he would suggest just watch others doing it....but I can not forget that the sweet lord is watching............O!Chris ....you and Jenefer Rusk has soiled me alot...Happy Canada Day to you two.......

Copy Protected.......2005-07-01

This is no notice that this CD is copy pretected, that means it is useless to me as i make my own CDs and have an ipod. I do not pirate.

I love the CD but I will now have to buy again on
itunes.

Wanted: Movie Soundtrack.......2004-05-14

From the first bars of the first song, you get the distinct impression that Chris De Burgh wants to do a soundtrack for an epic movie. "When Winter Comes" evokes visions of Dr. Zhivago, Gone With the Wind, The Ten Commandments or other such major cinematic event.

Similarly, "The Road to Freedom" and "Snow Is Falling" bring to mind movies such as "Roots", "Braveheart" and "Love Story".

He uses his distinctive voice and music to bring stories to life in dramatic form.

Someone, somewhere, PLEASE give this man a movie score to do!

"The Words I Love You" and "Five Past Dreams" are the standout tracks on an album full of rich, melodic and beautiful songs. The Caribbean and Latin based "What You Mean To Me" and "Read My Name" are interesting variations on the theme.

An epic album of grand scale.

30 Years On........2004-04-21

"The Road To Freedom" marks De Burgh's 30th year in the music business, and it is a welcome return to form. "Freedom", his 14th studio album finds him tapping into what he does best, tell dramatic tales of love and loss, war and courage, the tensions between family members. This album is more in the vein of "The Getaway" and "Into The Light". The songs hold together very well, with little filler at all. This release stands above his last four uneven albums--2002's "Timing Is Everything", 1999's "Quiet Revolution", 1994's "This Way Up" and 1992's "Power Of Ten". It begins with an almost Les Miserables/Phantom of the Opera feel with the dramatic and somber opener "When Winter Comes" which melds into "The Road To Freedom" and then to "Snow Is Falling". The opening trio is reminiscent of his earlier trilogies found on "Into The Light", "The Getaway" and "Crusader". His first single, "The Words 'I Love You'" is a great lead-off with it's uptempo beat and lyrics examining the relationship between a father/son and religion/faith. "Five Past Dreams" contains a musical nod to the classic "Lady In Red" from 1986's "Into The Light" and "The Journey" references "Don't Pay The Ferryman" from 1982's "The Getaway". De Burgh also uses Latin influences on "What You Mean To Me" and the excellent "Read My Name". Also evident is his appreciation of other adult contemporary singers like Vanessa Williams because the verses on "Here For You" sound exactly in the time signature and tone of her 1992 hit "Save The Best For Last". All in all, De Burgh fans should enjoy this release as I think it's probably his best since 1988's "Flying Colours". However, new fans should start with "The Getaway", "Spanish Train & Other Stories" and "Man On The Line".

A long awaited return for the ultimate storyteller.......2004-03-29

What can I say?? It's been too long since Mr De Burgh's last release - his "Best Of" Albums have not been enough to keep us satisfied. So along comes "Road To Freedom"... the first few bars of the tell-tale guitar tells you we are on the road for a welcome return for the master storyteller, packed with fantastic new music, guaranteed to get your feet tapping and a smile on your face, whilst leaving you strangely melancholy. Although not quite as emotion-packed as his earlier releases such as "Crusader", and with a distinctly more upbeat feel, it still reaches your soul as no other artist can.
Grab this album, you will not be disappointed. But spend the time listening to it; it will truly immerse you.

Average customer rating:

The Road to Freedom Chris De Burgh Manufacturer: Spv U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Timing Is Everything Beautiful Dreams The Storyman Flying Colours Far Beyond These Castle Walls ASIN: B000BH4YQ8 Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

1. When Winter Comes
2. The Road To Freedom
3. Snow Is Falling
4. The Words "I Love You"
5. Songbird
6. Five Past Dreams
7. Here For You
8. What You Mean To Me
9. Rose Of England
10. The Journey
11. Read My Name

Album Description

Straddling the fine line between art rock genius and pop music master, Chris de Burgh's career has taken many different forms. After signing with A&M Records in 1974 and building a dedicated fanbase through global touring, his popularity exploded in the 80s with a string of international #1 hits which include Don't Pay The Ferryman and The Lady In Red. With Road To Freedom, de Burgh has returned with a brand new studio album that holds the key to the next chapter of this brilliant artists career.

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