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Forgot I even had this. Released in 1994
After over a decade off and on, Lucy Kaplansky, one of the primary support singer and interpreters of New York's Greenwich Village scene, has released her debut album. It contains three of her own songs and other classics from contemporary songwriters. Highlights are Tom Russell/Greg Trooper's "The Heart," and Bill Morrissey's "Texas Blues," and Robin Batteau's "Guinevere." She also makes classics her own with Sting's "Secret Journey" and Richard Thompson's "When I Get to the Border." Produced by Shawn Colvin, this is a warm, relaxed-sounding set that allows Kaplansky's individual and great singing to cut through. Kaplansky is a terrific interpreter blessed with a great voice, unlike anyone else.
1. The Tide
2. When I Get To The Border 2:59
3. Texas Blues 2:49
4. The Heart 3:36
5. My Name Is Joe 5:03
6. Somebody's Home 3:40
7. Guinevere 4:20
8. Delivery Truck 3:08
9. You Just Need A Home 3:53
10. The Eyes Of My Beholder 3:04
11. Secret Journey 2:42
12. Goodnight 3:23
13. Everybody Knows But Me 2:16
14. / I've Just Seen A Face
Dennie
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Today's work truck music....
Tracy Chapman -- CD
Tracy Chapman
1988 Elektra/Asylum Records
Absolute perfection, May 27, 2002
By Ms Diva "cycworker" (Nanaimo, B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tracy Chapman (Audio CD)
I genuinely don't think this disk could be any better. There is not a single song on here that isn't a work of art. I owned this on tape initially, but I had to get the CD because the tape was getting worn out, because I listened to it constantly - particulary to Baby Can I Hold You, Why, and Talking About A Revolution.
Chapman's voice is stunning, particularly on the a capella Behind The Wall, which never ceases to bring a chill down my spine. I always thought I didn't like folk music, but Chapman has made me reconsider that belief. Her lyrics are meaningful, and the collection of songs come together to form an overall feel, a mood, that is extremely moving and empowering. She exemplifies how music can bring people together and be an impetus to change, ala the greats like Bob Dylan. Make no mistake -- this is a political album and Chapman wears her left wing leanings like a badge of honour. If you can't tolerate her political views, you probably won't like the album as much as her core fans. That said, her voice and the music itself may make it possible for you to give it at least an intial listen. Chapman is more than a singer and musician - she's a poet, and her message is one that I believe we all need to heed.
I highly reccommend this album to everyone. Even if you don't agree with her politics, hopefully she'll make you think. At the very least, you'll be listening to one of the purest, best voices in modern folk/r&b/soul around today.
All songs were written by Tracy Chapman.
"Talkin' Bout a Revolution" – 2:39
"Fast Car" – 4:56
"Across the Lines" – 3:24
"Behind the Wall" – 1:49
"Baby Can I Hold You" – 3:14
"Mountains o' Things" – 4:39
"She's Got Her Ticket" – 3:56
"Why?" – 2:06
"For My Lover" – 3:12
"If Not Now..." – 3:01
"For You" – 3:09
Tracy Chapman -- CD
Tracy Chapman
1988 Elektra/Asylum Records
Absolute perfection, May 27, 2002
By Ms Diva "cycworker" (Nanaimo, B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tracy Chapman (Audio CD)
I genuinely don't think this disk could be any better. There is not a single song on here that isn't a work of art. I owned this on tape initially, but I had to get the CD because the tape was getting worn out, because I listened to it constantly - particulary to Baby Can I Hold You, Why, and Talking About A Revolution.
Chapman's voice is stunning, particularly on the a capella Behind The Wall, which never ceases to bring a chill down my spine. I always thought I didn't like folk music, but Chapman has made me reconsider that belief. Her lyrics are meaningful, and the collection of songs come together to form an overall feel, a mood, that is extremely moving and empowering. She exemplifies how music can bring people together and be an impetus to change, ala the greats like Bob Dylan. Make no mistake -- this is a political album and Chapman wears her left wing leanings like a badge of honour. If you can't tolerate her political views, you probably won't like the album as much as her core fans. That said, her voice and the music itself may make it possible for you to give it at least an intial listen. Chapman is more than a singer and musician - she's a poet, and her message is one that I believe we all need to heed.
I highly reccommend this album to everyone. Even if you don't agree with her politics, hopefully she'll make you think. At the very least, you'll be listening to one of the purest, best voices in modern folk/r&b/soul around today.
All songs were written by Tracy Chapman.
"Talkin' Bout a Revolution" – 2:39
"Fast Car" – 4:56
"Across the Lines" – 3:24
"Behind the Wall" – 1:49
"Baby Can I Hold You" – 3:14
"Mountains o' Things" – 4:39
"She's Got Her Ticket" – 3:56
"Why?" – 2:06
"For My Lover" – 3:12
"If Not Now..." – 3:01
"For You" – 3:09
Dennie
Well-Known Member
mzpro5 said:
Forgot I even had this. Released in 1994
After over a decade off and on, Lucy Kaplansky, one of the primary support singer and interpreters of New York's Greenwich Village scene, has released her debut album. It contains three of her own songs and other classics from contemporary songwriters. Highlights are Tom Russell/Greg Trooper's "The Heart," and Bill Morrissey's "Texas Blues," and Robin Batteau's "Guinevere." She also makes classics her own with Sting's "Secret Journey" and Richard Thompson's "When I Get to the Border." Produced by Shawn Colvin, this is a warm, relaxed-sounding set that allows Kaplansky's individual and great singing to cut through. Kaplansky is a terrific interpreter blessed with a great voice, unlike anyone else.
1. The Tide
2. When I Get To The Border 2:59
3. Texas Blues 2:49
4. The Heart 3:36
5. My Name Is Joe 5:03
6. Somebody's Home 3:40
7. Guinevere 4:20
8. Delivery Truck 3:08
9. You Just Need A Home 3:53
10. The Eyes Of My Beholder 3:04
11. Secret Journey 2:42
12. Goodnight 3:23
13. Everybody Knows But Me 2:16
14. / I've Just Seen A Face
Great Choice Jeff!
My copy looks like this....
Good stuff! :handgestures-thumbup:
Dennie
Toy Matinee was a short-lived American art-pop band, and also the title of their only album. Their sound was an array of mixed influences, including progressive rock, AOR and pop reminiscent of both the Beatles and the Beach Boys.
Toy Matinee was formed by producer/composer/keyboardist Patrick Leonard in collaboration with singer/lyricist Kevin Gilbert. Backed by a group of session musicians (drummer Brian MacLeod, guitarist Tim Pierce, and bassist Guy Pratt), and with guest appearances from several other musicians including Julian Lennon, the duo recorded just one self-titled album which was released on Reprise Records in 1990.
The album was engineered and produced by Bill Bottrell. Thematically, it covered a rather broad ground; two tracks were dedicated to Czech poet and political figure Václav Havel and painter Salvador Dalí, and "Queen of Misery" is about Madonna.[2] (Leonard was the singer's longtime songwriting and producing partner and Gilbert had recently worked with her as an engineer.) Two of the other songs on Toy Matinee -- "The Ballad of Jenny Ledge" and "Last Plane Out"—received wide play on album rock stations, both of them peaking at No. 23 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Despite that, the album's highest U.S. chart position was No. 129.
1. Last Plane Out 5:13
2. Turn It On Salvador 4:54
3. Things She Said 4:58
4. Remember My Name 5:18
5. The Toy Matinee 5:02
6. Queen Of Misery 4:31
7. The Ballad Of Jenny Ledge 5:50
8. There Was A Little Boy 5:35
9. We Always Come Home
Will their next album be Xxx -Adults Only? :laughing-rolling:Batman said:
The Xx, their second album released last month titled Coexist...nothing new really, in comparison to their debut album it's very similar, but I liked that one SO much that I'm fine with that.
Dennie
Well-Known Member
Collection Volume 2 -- CD
Larry Carlton
1997 GRP Records
Tracklist
1. Osaka Cool (5:39)
2. Heart to Heart (4:23)
3. March of the Jazz Angels (5:16)
4. Honey Samba (5:08)
5. Pure Delight (5:32)
6. Ridin' the Treasure (5:26)
7. Those Eyes (4:19)
8. Lots About Nothin' (6:15)
9. Farm Jazz (4:43)
10. The Gift (5:12)
11. Remembering J.P. (4:48)
White Wedding - Parts I & II (Shot Gun Mix) 8:25
2. Mony Mony (Downtown Mix) 5:01
3. Hot In The City (Exterminator Mix) 5:10
4. Dancing With Myself (Uptown Mix) 5:58
5. Flesh For Fantasy (Below The Belt Mix) 7:05
6. To Be A Lover (Mother Of Mercy Mix) 6:50
7. Love Calling (Rub A Dub Dub Mix) 5:35
8. Catch My Fall (Remix Fix) 7:28
9. Video 22:22
This is sounding fantastic on the new 2 channel set up. Cranked!
Dennie
Well-Known Member
mzpro5 said:
White Wedding - Parts I & II (Shot Gun Mix) 8:25
2. Mony Mony (Downtown Mix) 5:01
3. Hot In The City (Exterminator Mix) 5:10
4. Dancing With Myself (Uptown Mix) 5:58
5. Flesh For Fantasy (Below The Belt Mix) 7:05
6. To Be A Lover (Mother Of Mercy Mix) 6:50
7. Love Calling (Rub A Dub Dub Mix) 5:35
8. Catch My Fall (Remix Fix) 7:28
9. Video 22:22
This is sounding fantastic on the new 2 channel set up. Cranked!
Sweet!!! I'm glad you're enjoying your new 2 channel set up! :handgestures-thumbup: The only way to listen to Billy Idol is Cranked!!
bscene-drinkingcheers: It is also nice to see people listening to some music! :text-bravo:
Dennie
Dennie
Well-Known Member
Somethin' Else -- CD
Cannonball Adderley
1958/1999 Blue Note Records
The Rudy Van Gelder Edition of SOMETHIN' ELSE includes an essay by Bob Blumenthal.
The track "Bangoon" is the correct title for the track "Allison's Uncle" that was originally included as a bonus on previous editions of SOMETHIN' ELSE.
Digitally remastered using 24-bit technology by Rudy Van Gelder.
This is part of the Blue Note Rudy Van Gelder Editions series.
When alto saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, a high school band director from Florida, passed through New York with brother Nat during a school break, he found more excitement than he was counting on. After Julian offered to sit in for a late reedman, the session's leader, bassist Oscar Pettiford confronted him with the challenging changes of "I'll Remember April," at a breakneck tempo designed to humiliate the young upstart. Instead, Adderley responded with a solo that became the talk of the town; within days, his recording career had begun, and within a year he was able to give up his teaching job to front a full-time band.
Adderley gave up his own band in 1957 when he had the opportunity to become a sideman in Miles Davis' epic ensemble with John Coltrane, resulting in some of the greatest jazz recordings of all time (including MILESTONES and KIND OF BLUE). Davis returned the favor in March of 1958, appearing as a sideman on Adderley's all-star quintet date for Blue Note, and the resulting session is indeed SOMETHIN' ELSE.
Both horn players are at their peak of lyrical invention, crafting gorgeous, flowing blues lines on the title tune and "One For Daddy-O," as the Hank Jones/Sam Jones/Art Blakey rhythm team creates a taut, focused groove (pianist Hank Jones' sly, intuitive orchestrations are studies of harmonic understatement). Adderley's lush, romantic improvisation on "Dancing In The Dark" is worthy of Charlie Parker or Johnny Hodges, while the band refurbishes "Autumn Leaves" and "Love For Sale" into personal cliche-free swingers. And "Alison's Uncle" puts a boppish coda on SOMETHIN' ELSE, one of the most gloriously laid-back blowing sessions of the hard bop era.
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey on March 9, 1958. Originally released on Blue Note (81595). Includes liner notes by Leonard Feather and Bob Blumenthal.
"Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma) – 11:01
"Love for Sale" (Cole Porter) – 7:06
"Somethin' Else" (Miles Davis) – 8:15
"One for Daddy-O" (Nat Adderley, Sam Jones) – 8:26
"Dancing in the Dark" (Arthur Schwartz) – 4:07
"Bangoon"(initially released as "Alison's Uncle" and also noted as "Bangoon" on the RVG edition CD) (Hank Jones) – 5:05 not on original LP
Personnel: Julian "Cannonball" Adderley (alto saxophone); Miles Davis (trumpet); Hank Jones (piano); Sam Jones (bass); Art Blakey (drums).
For some of you this is a must!
Ain't no crime in having a good time and everybody partied at the New York Rock & Soul Revue held live at New York's Beacon Theater; the lineup of Phoebe Snow, Donald Fagan, Charles Brown, Michael McDonald, and Eddie and David Brigati (the Rascals) saw to that. While some performances come off as perfunctory and there's nothing you could label outstanding, the soul is real and heartfelt. Top performances come from Brown (the oldest person in the show), Snow and McDonald, Boz Scaggs ("Drowning in the Sea of Love"), and Fagen (a jazzy "Madison Time," which he performs accompanied by Jeff & the Youngsters in a full-blown reprise that closes the concert). -All Music Guide
Ain't no crime in having a good time and everybody partied at the New York Rock & Soul Revue held live at New York's Beacon Theater; the lineup of Phoebe Snow, Donald Fagan, Charles Brown, Michael McDonald, and Eddie and David Brigati (the Rascals) saw to that. While some performances come off as perfunctory and there's nothing you could label outstanding, the soul is real and heartfelt. Top performances come from Brown (the oldest person in the show), Snow and McDonald, Boz Scaggs ("Drowning in the Sea of Love"), and Fagen (a jazzy "Madison Time," which he performs accompanied by Jeff & the Youngsters in a full-blown reprise that closes the concert). -All Music Guide
