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[Dennie]

At Last! -- Remastered CD

Etta James

1961/1999 Argo-Chess/MCA Records

Amazon.com essential recording

This is Etta James's first full-length album, recorded for Chess Records' Argo subsidiary in 1960. It taps all aspects of her then-blossoming talent. There's the crooning rock ballad "My Dearest Darling" and the elegantly symphonic "Sunday Kind of Love." Her classic, brokenhearted "All I Could Do Was Cry" follows the sweet title track and the bawdy blues stomper "I Just Want to Make Love to You." And there's a version of Harold Arlen's "Stormy Weather," which Lena Horne made famous. James's fine way with such a wide embrace of material wouldn't again be this well displayed on a single album until she was united with producer Jerry Wexler for 1977's Deep in the Night. --Ted Drozdowski

Side one

"Anything to Say You're Mine" – (Sonny Thompson) 2:35
"My Dearest Darling" – (Eddie Bocage, Paul Gayten) 3:01
"Trust in Me" – (Milton Ager, Jean Schwartz, Ned Weaver) 2:57
"A Sunday Kind of Love" – (Louis Prima, Barbara Belle, Anita Leonard, Stan Rhodes) 3:14
"Tough Mary" – (Lorenzo Manley) 2:24

Side two

"I Just Want to Make Love to You" – (Willie Dixon) 3:04
"At Last" – (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) 3:00
"All I Could Do Was Cry" – (Billy Davis, Gwen Fuqua, Berry Gordy, Jr.) 2:57
"Stormy Weather" – (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) 3:07
"Girl of My Dreams" – (Sunny Clapp) 2:20

Bonus tracks

All songs recorded as duets with Harvey Fuqua.

"My Heart Cries" – (Fuqua, Etta James) 2:36
"Spoonful" – (Dixon) 2:50
"It's a Crying Shame" – (Fuqua, James) 2:54
"If I Can't Have You" – (Fuqua, James) 2:56

 

[Dennie]

I'm just not sure how to respond to this? :confusion-scratchheadyellow:

BOTCH!!! Srvy needs you! (QUICK) :handgestures-fingerscrossed:


Dennie :confusion-shrug:

wat?

Ya know, we've all started drinking too early on a Hot Sunday afternoon and posted things we regret...Right? :scared-eek:

Well, I say we just let it go and write it off as.... Srvy thought this was his favorite "Soap Opera" forum and replied to a question that only he knows what it was. bscene-drinkingdrunk:



Dennie :teasing-tease:

 

[Botch]

Oh, okay. Sounds like I need to start catching up!

 

[Dennie]

Oh, okay. Sounds like I need to start catching up!

Well, maybe not "Catch" all the way up! I don't need two people posting shit I don't have a clue what they mean! LOL




Dennie :angry-banghead:



:laughing-rolling:

 

[Srvy]

Anyone listen to Martin Mull's albums? I love this stuff:

Actually was replying to this

 

[Srvy]

Anyone listen to Martin Mull's albums? I love this stuff:

Nope, never heard of him. Willing to try it, any particular album to start with?

And this.

My problem or mistake is I i thought i was at bottom page.

No havent been drinking watching the kids hahahahaha there about to drive me to drink because its raining and there bored :text-imsorry:

 

[Dennie]

Light My Fire -- CD

Eliane Elias

2011 Concord Picante Records

Editorial Reviews

Since the mid-1980s, pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias has grafted various elements of jazz, pop, soul and other styles to her deep Brazilian roots to create a hybrid groove that exists comfortably on any hemisphere. Borrowing from an array of sources and singing in a variety of languages, Elias consistently forges a sound that appeals to listeners of every geographic locale and cultural persuasion. Her new album, Light My Fire - wields this universal sound to explore the various corners of the human heart - from romance and passion to the shared joy of being alive and embracing everyone into the dance of life. Along with four compositions written or co-written by Elias herself, the album also includes covers of familiar works by songwriters as diverse as Jim Morrison and the Doors, pop icon Stevie Wonder and jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond. Elias weaves it all together into a cohesive whole by injecting each of the twelve songs with distinctly Brazilian grooves that alternate effortlessly between the fiery and passionate to the cool and sophisticated.

"Some of the tunes are cool and laid back, but others are quite rhythmic and joyful," says Elias. "And they have some different grooves. I tend to gravitate toward romance - beautiful melodies, beautiful harmonies and rhythms with a great feel. But more than anything else, I'm singing about love on this record in its different aspects and dimensions. I've made more than 20 records in my career. I'm proud of all of them, but I'm especially excited about this one. It feels like it has a life and an energy all its own. With very few exceptions, nearly all of the songs were first takes. Everybody in the studio was so focused, and it was such a fun record to make. The music was really flowing, and we all felt very relaxed. From the very first day, not a note was wasted by anyone. It was an amazing experience."

Backing Elias on Light My Fire is a crew of twelve high-caliber players, including special guests guitarist/vocalist Gilberto Gil and trumpeter Randy Brecker. The rhythm section - which has accompanied Elias on several of her most recent recordings - includes guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves, bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Paulo Braga. Also on hand to sing with Elias and Gil on "Toda Menina Baiana" is Elias' daughter, singer-songwriter Amanda Brecker. New to Elias' team is percussionist Marivaldo dos Santos, drummer Rafael Barata, guitarists Romero Lubambo and Ross Traut, and flutist Lawrence Feldman.

Tracklist:

01 – Rosa Morena
02 – Stay Cool
03 – Aquele Abraco
04 – Light My Fire
05 – Isto Aqui O Que E (Silver Sandal)
06 – My Cherie Amour
07 – Toda Menina Baiana
08 – Bananeira
09 – Made In Moonlight
10 – Turn To Me (Samba Maracatu)
11 – Take Five
12 – What About The Heart (Bate Bate)

 

[Dennie]

Anyone listen to Martin Mull's albums? I love this stuff:

Nope, never heard of him. Willing to try it, any particular album to start with?

And this.

My problem or mistake is I i thought i was at bottom page.

Oh! Well, that explains everything! :eusa-whistle:



Dennie :text-nocomment: ------->

(Careful Guys, he dosen't even know he's drunk... bscene-drinkingdrunk: )


:laughing-rolling: :text-lol:

 

[Dennie]

Jazz Impressions of New York -- CD

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

1964/1990 Columbia Records

Mr. Brubeck's Tribute to New York, October 1, 2003
By peterfromkanata (Kanata, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jazz Impressions of New York (Audio CD)

This has to be one of the highpoints of the Brubeck Quartet's career. It sounds as fresh today, as it did forty years ago. This is a musical love letter to a great city. Of course, Dave's playing really shines, but Paul Desmond has many fine moments as well.

I don't see the point in singling out any particular track, since this disc should be savoured in its entirety. Over the years, the City of New York has inspired so many artists--here is yet another fine example--and a triumph for Dave and his quartet !

Highly recommended !

"Theme From Mr. Broadway" – 2:30
"Broadway Bossa Nova" – 3:16
"Autumn In Washington Square" – 5:30
"Something To Sing About" – 3:56
"Sixth Sense" – 6:57
"Spring In Central Park" – 2:29
"Lonely Mr. Broadway" – 4:20
"Summer On The Sound" – 2:43
"Winter Ballad– 2:45
"Broadway Romance" – 5:52
"Upstage Rumba" – 4:19

 

[Dennie]

Practice, Practice, Practice...... :eusa-clap:

At Carnegie Hall (Live) -- 2 LP Set

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

1963 Columbia Records

At Last . . ., September 1, 2001
By Stephen Elman "Steve Elman" (Brighton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: At Carnegie Hall (Audio CD)

This is a great recording, and I've been impatiently waiting for the CD release. There's no point in detailing the highlights, because Dave's notes on the original LP say it all succinctly -- it was an "ordinary" date that caught fire -- and then burned the house down. The energy builds magically from a fine "St. Louis Blues" to breathtaking, definitive versions of "Blue Rondo a la Turk" and "Take Five." (If you felt "Rondo" and "Five" were tentative in the original recordings, this CD set will satisfy you at last.) For those lucky enough to have seen Morello, Desmond, Wright and Brubeck play together, this will capture the memories well, and maybe go the memories one better. For those who wonder what it was like to see one of the great ensembles of jazz, this is a complete concert and a peak experience.

Side 1

"St. Louis Blues" (W. C. Handy) - 11:52
"Bossa Nova U.S.A." (D. Brubeck) - 7:21
"For All We Know" (S. Lewis - J. F. Coots) - 9:38

Side 2

"Pennies From Heaven" (J. Burke - A. Johnston) - 10:15
"Southern Scene (Briar Bush)" (D. Brubeck) - 7:12
"Three To Get Ready" (D. Brubeck) - 6:40

Side 3

"Eleven-Four" (P. Desmond) - 3:44
"King For a Day" (I. Brubeck - D. Brubeck) - 6:15
"Castilian Drums (Parts I and II)" (D. Brubeck) - 14:14

Side 4

"It's a Raggy Waltz" (D. Brubeck) - 6:47
"Blue Rondo à la Turk" (D. Brubeck) - 12:40
"Take Five" (P. Desmond) - 7:15

 

[Dennie]

16 Most Requested Songs -- CD

Louis Armstrong

1994 Columbia Legacy

An honor for a man, well deserved, April 9, 2006
By Anibeth (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 16 Most Requested Songs (Audio CD)

As a jazz great, and a charming singer with a rustic voice, he proved to bring light and joy to the music. His trumpet skills was refreshing and many of the songs have brought tears to my eyes. His range of vocal skills and jazz rhythm has impressed many and one of his vocal artistry in "What a Wonderful World" provides the imagery he captures with his vision of beauty and grace. It would also make a wonderful addition to any collection of Louis Armstrong's recordings for fans who want to re-create the man who had existed not only once, but more than once.

Track listing

1. Mack the Knife
2. Ain't Misbehavin'
3. All of Me
4. On the Sunny Side of the Street
5. (Back Home Again In) Indiana
6. Black and Blue
7. Honeysuckle Rose
8. Blueberry Hill
9. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
10. Back O' Town Blues
11. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?
12. That's My Desire
13. Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
14. St. Louis Blues
15. Rockin' Chair
16. Cabaret

 

[Dennie]

Ray Sings ~ Basie Swings -- CD

Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra

2006 Concord/Hear Music

Product Description

The producers of this CD discovered archival reels of Ray Charles and the Count Basie Orchestra performing live together in 1973. Although the vocals were superior, the remaining elements were or extremely poor quality. They decided to bring the current Count Basie Orchestra into the studio and, using the latest technology, they carefully and painstakingly laid down a new musical backdrop for Charles' towering vocals.

"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" (Oscar Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers) – 4:35
"Let the Good Times Roll" (Moore, Theard) – 2:57
"How Long Has This Been Going On?" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 6:19
"Every Saturday Night" (Hogan, West) – 4:05
"Busted" (Harlan Howard) – 2:35
"Crying Time" (Buck Owens) – 3:53
"I Can't Stop Loving You" (Don Gibson) – 4:02
"Come Live with Me" (Bryant, Bryant) – 4:10
"Feel So Bad" (Johnson, Temple) – 4:10
"The Long and Winding Road" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 4:04
"Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma" (Melanie Safka) – 2:51
"Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 4:40

 

[Dennie]

Some Girls -- MIni Lp CD

The Rolling Stones

1978/1994 Virgin Benelux B.Y.

Amazon.com essential recording

A fresh, uncompromising attempt to incorporate 1978 pop techniques into the band's familiar sound, Some Girls opens with the disco sass of "Miss You" and closes with the self-destructive punk of "Shattered." (Both songs, especially "Miss You," with its distinctive Mel Collins sax solo, remain live showstoppers.) So the Stones declared credibility in the dance circuit without sacrificing their hard-rock reputation. Though the anti-love "Beast of Burden" and the stylishly slow "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" continue to rack up the most airplay, the obscurities stand up surprisingly well. Worth replaying: Keith Richards's rickety rocker "Before They Make Me Run." --Steve Knopper

1. "Miss You" 4:48
2. "When the Whip Comes Down" 4:20
3. "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" (Norman Whitfield/Barrett Strong) 4:38
4. "Some Girls" 4:36
5. "Lies" 3:11
6. "Far Away Eyes" 4:24
7. "Respectable" 3:06
8. "Before They Make Me Run" 3:25
9. "Beast of Burden" 4:25
10. "Shattered" 3:48

 

[Dennie]

12 Greatest Hits -- CD

Patsy Cline

1967/1988 Decca/MCA Records

Amazon.com essential recording

In the late 1950s and the '60s, country music was essentially a singles medium. This album, first released in 1967 and reissued on compact disc in 1988, collects Patsy Cline's biggest hits--all of them from the country singles market--including "Walkin' After Midnight," "Sweet Dreams (Of You)," "Crazy," and "I Fall to Pieces." Producer Owen Bradley surrounds Cline's full-throated, emotionally charged vocals with lush, sophisticated arrangements that set the standard for Nashville's "countrypolitan" sound. Before Shania Twain found a new (though not necessarily improved) way to combine country and pop in the 1990s, this was the top-selling country album of all time by a female artist. --Rick Mitchell

1. Walkin' After Midnight
2. Sweet Dreams
3. Crazy
4. I Fall to Pieces
5. So Wrong
6. Strange
7. Back in Baby's Arms
8. She's Got You
9. Faded Love
10. Why Can't He Be You
11. You're Stronger Than Me
12. Leavin' on Your Mind

 

[Dennie]

My last one for the evening....

Melancholy Baby -- CD

Jaimee Paul

2011 Green Hill Records

What a voice!, January 25, 2011
By Song Collector (KY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Melancholy Baby [+Digital Booklet] (MP3 Download)

I recently discovered Jaimee Paul and I was eagerly anticipating this new CD. Several of the songs appeared on a recently released EP but the fullness of her delivery is showcased in the width and breadth of the songs presented here. In particular I can listen to her recording of Smile over and over, Buy this Cd or download it soon. It will be well worth your investment.

Don't Cry Baby
Ain't No Sunshine
Come Rain Or Come Shine
I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
You've Changed
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
A Sunday Kind Of Love
Big Spender
Don't Explain
What'll I Do
People Get Ready
Smile
My Melancholy Baby (feat. Beegie Adair)

 

[heeman]

1.(1) "Swingtown" (Steve Miller, Chris McCarty) – 3:27
2.(4) "Jungle Love" (Lonnie Turner, Greg Douglass) – 3:10
3.(5) "Take the Money and Run" (Miller) – 2:50
4.(6) "Rock'n Me" (Miller) – 3:05
5.(12) "Serenade" (Miller, McCarty) – 3:10
6.(2) "True Fine Love" (Miller) – 2:37
7.(3) "The Stake" (David Denny) – 3:56
8.(8) "The Joker" (Eddie Curtis, Ahmet Ertegün, Miller) – 3:36
9.(9) "Fly Like an Eagle" (Miller) – 3:00
10.(10) "Threshold" (Byron Allred, Miller) – 1:05
11.(11) "Jet Airliner" (Paul Pena) – 3:33
12.(7) "Dance, Dance, Dance" (Brenda Cooper, Jason Cooper, Miller) – 2:16
13.(13) "Winter Time" (Miller) – 3:10
14.(14) "Wild Mountain Honey" (Steve McCarty) – 4:50

 

[Dennie]

Happy Independence Day Everyone! :happy-cheerleaderkid:





Dennie :flags-usa:

 

[Dennie]

Born In The U.S.A. -- CD

Bruce Springsteen

1984/1990 Columbia Records

Amazon.com essential recording

Born in the U.S.A. is an album painted in big, broad strokes. But it was still too subtle for some--namely politicians who tried to tap the title track as a jingoistic anthem when it is in fact a bitter diatribe by a Vietnam War vet whose country forgot him. The rest of the album is a glorious grab bag of radio-ready populist anthems--his best display of pure pop songwriting ever--including "No Surrender," "Dancing in the Dark," "Bobby Jean," and "Glory Days" alongside more circumspect numbers such as "My Hometown" and "I'm On Fire." It's not true that there's no arguing with success, but in this case Springsteen's widespread acclaim was warranted. With Born in the U.S.A., all those predictions from a decade earlier--that Springsteen was the future of rock--had come true. --Daniel Durchholz

 

[Dennie]

Breakfast In America -- CD

Supertramp

1984/1990 A&M Records

Amazon.com

After a shaky start followed by several critically acclaimed releases, the English group Supertramp hit the commercial jackpot in 1979 with Breakfast in America. The album combined the band's FM radio, AOR-rock style with an almost carnival-like nature. Breakfast gave the band major hits with "The Logical Song," "Goodbye Stranger," and "Take the Long Way Home." The plinking piano and dramatic clarinet runs of "The Logical Song" imparted a comic, yet bittersweet tone to the release as a whole. In another example of the band's devotion to alternative ways to carry their melody lines, "Goodbye Stranger" rings with some of the purest whistling ever recorded. There's also a healthy dose of cynicism running through the 10 tracks with "Just Another Nervous Wreck." --Steve Gdula

Side one
No. Title Lead vocals Length
1. "Gone Hollywood" Davies 5:20
2. "The Logical Song" Hodgson 4:10
3. "Goodbye Stranger" Davies 5:50
4. "Breakfast in America" Hodgson 2:38
5. "Oh Darling" Davies 3:58
Side two
No. Title Lead vocals Length
1. "Take the Long Way Home" Hodgson 5:08
2. "Lord Is It Mine" Hodgson 4:09
3. "Just Another Nervous Wreck" Davies 4:26
4. "Casual Conversations" Davies 2:58
5. "Child of Vision" Hodgson, Davies and Helliwell 7:25

 

[Dennie]

1984 -- CD

Van Halen

1984 Warner Bros. Records

Amazon.com essential recording

1984 was a successful record not only because it contained solid, catchy hard rock, but also because it incorporated synthesizers into the mix, the first metal album to do so to any serious extent. Although the advances in electronic music make this material sound dated now, it's still a highlight of Van Halen's career. Songs like "Jump" contain a pop element that gave 1984 mainstream appeal, and David Lee Roth turned the frontman role into an art form on songs such as "Panama," "Hot for Teacher," "Drop Dead Legs," and "I'll Wait." To a large extent, it was 1984 that set the standard for '80s pop metal, and David Lee Roth who set the standard (or takes the blame, depending on your point of view) for the aggressively good-time attitude most pop-metal bands took for their own. --Genevieve Williams

"1984" – 1:07
"Jump" – 4:04
"Panama" – 3:32
"Top Jimmy" – 2:59
"Drop Dead Legs" – 4:14
"Hot for Teacher" – 4:42
"I'll Wait" – 4:41
"Girl Gone Bad" – 4:35
"House of Pain" – 3:19