On the Air [Live]

On the Air [Live]

On the Air [Live]

ASIN: B000000B33

Track Listings
 
1. Opening Theme
2. Tennessee Wagoner
3. It's a Little More Like Heaven
4. I'm Stepping Out Tonight
5. Gettin' Ready to Leave This World
6. Closing Theme
7. Turkey in the Straw
8. I'll Stay Around
9. Flop Eared Mule
10. There's More Pretty Girls Than One
11. Jesse James
12. Closing Theme
13. Sweethearts in Heaven
14. 'Lasses
15. Someone Will Love Me in Heaven
16. Closing Theme: Golden Slippers
17. Introduction by Don Owens - Don Owens
18. I Know You're Married (But I Love You Still)
19. Commentary With Don Owens - Don Owens, Don Reno, Red Smiley, Tennessee Cut-Ups
20. Dixie Breakdown
See all 22 tracks on this disc

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Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (Live at Carnegie Hall 2001)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wow!
  • Everyone Should Whistle
  • An amazing intro to the body of work of a true master
  • Beautiful, moving concert
  • ... and I love Barbara Cook
 Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (Live at Carnegie Hall 2001)

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ASIN: B000059LFF
Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

  1. Everybody Says Don't
  2. I Wonder What Became of Me?
  3. The Eagle and Me
  4. I Had Myself a True Love
  5. Into the Woods / Giants in the Sky (Malcolm Gets)
  6. Another Hundred People / So Many People (Malcolm Gets)
  7. Let's Face the Music and Dance / The Song Is You (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  8. Happiness
  9. Loving You
  10. You Could Drive a Person Crazy
  11. Not A Day Goes By / Losing My Mind

Tracks:

  1. Buds Won't Bud
  2. I Got Lost in His Arms
  3. West Side Story Segment: Something's Coming / Tonight (Malcolm Gets)
  4. Move On (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  5. Medley: Hard Hearted Hannah / Waiting for the Robert E. Lee / San Francisco
  6. Ice Cream
  7. Send in the Clowns
  8. The Trolley Song
  9. Not While I'm Around (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  10. Anyone Can Whistle

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Barbara Cook is one of today's most accomplished song stylists, and if you don't believe us, just listen to this live album. It's a master class in the art of singing. It documents an evening at Carnegie Hall during which Cook proved that she can dissect and extract the substance out of the simplest of lyrics. One of the best surprises is "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" (from Company), which is taken at an amiable trot and allows the singer to display its humor. Cook is not a swinging singer and uptempo is not her pace; give her a ballad, though, and she'll wring the last drop of emotion out of it. Her version of "Losing My Mind" (here paired with "Not a Day Goes By") is simply astonishing. The singer also performs songs that Sondheim has said he wished he had written, an awful lot of them by Harold Arlen. No complaints here. Guest Malcolm Gets solos on a few songs and duets with Cook on others, including "Let's Face the Music and Dance." This is classic material done masterfully by a classic singer. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2004-02-20

Having read the other reviews there is little more for me to add. I have been a Barbara Cook fan for a longtime and for me, this is one of her best concerts ever. I do, however, prefer the DVD. As with some other reviewers, I do not want to hear Malcolm Gets (as much as I like him) when I want to listen to Barbara. Her flawless interpretation of music is a hard act to follow for any singer! I managed to see this concert 4 times over a year and a half. Each time I saw her the voice was stronger and more assured (I would not have thought that possible). I can't help but think we will have the pleasure of hearing Ms Cook for many years to come. For those people who enjoyed his CD I strongly recommend purchasing the DVD. Barabara's rendition of So Many People is breathtaking (literally, I don't think I breathed once during the entire song). If you ever have opportunity to see her live - go! She has an ability to make you feel as if every song she sings and every word she speaks is directed to you alone. She can take a large venue and make it feel as intimate as your own living room. Having had the pleasure of meeting her I can say she is as youthful and pleasurable in person as she is in her performance.

5 out of 5 stars Everyone Should Whistle.......2003-10-11

After being privileged to attend this concert, I had to own the CD. Once a lyric coloratura and the original Cunegonde in Bernstein's Candide, Ms. Cook has become (in her 70s) a true diva, blessed with a velvety, warm sound. Every note has meaning. Her high B-flat on "Ice Cream" is still the envy of any soprano today. Everyone should whistle after hearing the superb performances on this CD. Even better, though, is the experience of having been in the concert hall for the live performance. Brava, Ms. Cook!

5 out of 5 stars An amazing intro to the body of work of a true master.......2003-06-16

When I first bought tickets for the 'Mostly Sondheim' show on tour (in San Francisco) I figured it couldn't be too bad. Besides, I had only been exposed to a few of his songs (Anyone Can Whistle, Losing My Mind...) and had only seen "A Little Night Music". On the way out of the theater I immediately picked up this recording of the program. It is truly amazing. I immediately began listening to it and have barely put it down in the last few months. Furthermore, my Sondheim CD collection increased in size from an unflattering zero to five (and it's still growing)! This is an amazing introduction to the works of Stephen Sondheim, who is now my favorite modern musical composer). Buy this now if you don't already have it!

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful, moving concert.......2003-04-13

This is a wonderful CD set with a great selection of songs. I do want to express a slight reservation, however. Barbara Cook has been one of my favorite singers for a number of years and the way her voice defies time is extraordinary -- for her to be singing with such bright, beautiful tone in her mid-70s with no wobble or beat in the voice is an amazing achievment.

I do have to say that by 2001, when this concert was recorded, Cook seemed to have a lost a little bit of power and intensity in her singing. This is only natural for someone of her age. Her voice is still lovely, but you can sense her keeping it in reserve a bit. She's as expressive as ever, but compare the rendition of "I got lost in his arms" on this album to the one on her previous album recorded in 1999, "The Champion Season", and there's less urgency and vocal depth in her singing here. That said, the high B at the end of "Ice Cream" is sensational.

So, despite that caveat, this is, again, a wonderful album, a must for Cook fans, especially for the gorgeous renditions of songs I'd never thought I'd get to hear her perform: "Not a Day Goes By", "Happiness/Loving You", "San Francisco", etc. Buy it!

1 out of 5 stars ... and I love Barbara Cook.......2003-02-11

This recording is a disappointment for me. It is not her best work, and Malcolm Gets is uninspired. My biggest complaint however is the engineering of the recording. Throughout the speaking was to soft, the singing volumes uneven, and the applause deafening. I will be passing this CD on to friends, and will later donate it to my local library.
Life Upon the Wicked Stage
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    		Life Upon the Wicked Stage
    Carole Cook , Jerome Kern , Grant Geissman , David Stout [trombone] , Dan Fornero , John Fumo , Brock Peters , James Anderson , Jane Lanier , Lauren Kennedy , Linda Michele , Marissa Jaret Winokur , Melissa Errico , Reece Holland , Robert Morse , Rod McKuen , Roger Rees , Ronnie Franklin , and Steve Orich
    Manufacturer: Lml Music
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    ASIN: B0000658H9
    Release Date: 2002-05-07

    Tracks:

    1. The Song Is You - Jamie Anderson
    2. How'd You like To Spoon With Me? - Jane Lanier
    3. The Land Where The Good Songs Go - Pamela Myers
    4. All The Things You Are - Alan Campbell
    5. The Folks Who Live On The Hill - Lee Lessack
    6. She Didn't Say Yes - Marissa Jaret Winokur
    7. Pick Yourself Up - Street Sounds
    8. You Couldn't Be Cuter - Marsha Kramer
    9. Shimmy With Me - Lea Thompson
    10. They All Look Alike - Bruce Vilanch
    11. There It Is Again - David Holladay
    12. Remind Me - Ron Rifkin
    13. In Love In Vain - Melissa Errico
    14. Make Believe - Linda Michele
    15. Ol' Man River - Brock Peters
    16. You Are Love - Dale Kristien
    17. I Won't Dance - Bonnie Franklin

    Tracks:

    1. The Last Time I Saw Paris - Charles Busch
    2. Long Ago (And Far Away) - Pam Dawber
    3. They Didn't Believe Me - Pat Marshall
    4. Look For The Silver Lining - Rod McKuen
    5. A Fine Romance - Jane Carr
    6. Sure Thing - Sally Kellerman
    7. Don't Ever Leave Me/Why Was I Born - Joely Fisher
    8. I'm Old Fashioned - Robert Morse
    9. Yesterdays - Joan Ryan
    10. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Dorian Harewood
    11. In The Heart Of The Dark - Dale Kristien
    12. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man - Valarie Pettiford
    13. The Way You Look Tonight - Hugh Panaro
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    Mario Lanza: My Romance
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The best from The Best Singer and Tenor of all time.
    • Gorgeous
    • Another great CD by the greatest singer of all time!!!
    		 Mario Lanza: My Romance

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    ASIN: B000056BUT
    Release Date: 2001-01-09

    Tracks:

    1. All The Things You Are
    2. Kiss
    3. Song Is You
    4. Where Or When
    5. Love Is The Sweetest Thing
    6. I'll See You Again
    7. Night & Day
    8. Your Eyes Have Told Me So
    9. They Didn't Believe Me
    10. If I Loved You
    11. Only A Rose
    12. You & The Night & The Music
    13. Sylvia
    14. On The Street Where You Live
    15. Fools Rush In
    16. Beautiful Love
    17. I've Got You Under M
    18. Long Ago & Far Away
    19. You Are Love
    20. I'll Be Seeing You
    21. My Romance

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The best from The Best Singer and Tenor of all time........2007-04-24

    This is a beautiful collection of songs. Once again it exhibits the depth and breath of Mario Lanza's vocal abilities. It is wonderful to hear him sing such lovely melodies. It is also splendid to read Derek Mannering's explanation of how Lanza interpreted each song with his heart and soul. For anyone who is a fan of Mario's, this collection is worth the price.

    5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous.......2001-11-25

    Most of these songs are from the popular radio show he did in the 50's, when his voice was at it's best. I own numerous Lanza cds, and I can never get enough of his glorious voice and these beautiful songs. A lot of them can be found on other albums, it's true, but the first song is a previously unreleased gem, which was a big selling point with me. How could I pass this up? Also a lot of the songs are different versions from others I have, so this album was definately a must have, for me. I think that anyone who is a true Lanza fan, will love this cd.

    5 out of 5 stars Another great CD by the greatest singer of all time!!!.......2001-07-17

    Derek Mannering has done it again in releasing yet another first class CD collection by the "Voice of the Century", Mario Lanza. Most of the items on this album have been previously released either on vinyl, CD, or both, but this collection is worth having nonetheless. The one item here never before released is the beautifully sung "All the Things You Are" and did Lanza ever serve this one up in first class fashion. The singing here is extremely fresh and vibrant. A recording that I don't believe has been on CD before is the "You Are Love", from Showboat, presented here (different from the performance on the definitive "Don't Forget Me" C). Lanza shows us here a truly passionate and ardent Gaylord Revenal. No other singer sang this song as well. "On the Street Where You Live" is given a very virile and beautiful rendition by Lanza. I don't know where or when I have ever heard the song "Where or When" sung this well. The rest of the selections on this offering are terrific as well, but can be found on other collections. This collection is worth owning, if for no other reason than for the four selections previously mentioned. The sound quality is excellent, giving the Mario Lanza voice the benefit of its full presence. Lanza definitely had a true flair for the popular song and Broadway ballad, as well as the ringing operatic aria, no doubt about it. If you're looking for a collection of classic standard and Broadway tunes performed with the mastery and excellence that only Mario Lanza could deliver, this CD is the one for you. Highly recommended!!!
    Music of Jerome Kern
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      		Music of Jerome Kern

      Manufacturer: Centaur
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      ASIN: B000BLI4YM
      Release Date: 2005-10-25

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      Bootleg Live On-Air: Generic Version
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Some killer versions
      • Spaces Me Out
      		 Bootleg Live On-Air: Generic Version
      Days of the New
      Manufacturer: Restaurant Records
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B00000I11W
      Release Date: 1999-03-23

      Tracks:

      1. Touch, Peel And Stand (Live In-Concert Performance) - Days Of The New
      2. Space Lord (Live On-Air Performance) - Monster Magnet
      3. Inside Out (Live On-Air Acoustic) - Eve 6
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      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Some killer versions.......1999-04-22

      The only thing that keeps this from being a 5 star CD is the Everlast song. How lame is it to censor a supposed live recording? Other than that, this CD has some really great live performances. If you don't get to check out many concerts, or even if you do and want to remember some songs, get this CD.

      4 out of 5 stars Spaces Me Out.......1999-04-04

      I think that music like this does not get heard enough, therefore we don't understand it when we hear it.
      Kiri Sings Kern: Dame Kiri TeKanawa
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      		 Kiri Sings Kern: Dame Kiri TeKanawa
      Dame Kiri TeKanawa , Jerome Kern , Jonathan Tunick , and London Sinfonietta
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      ASIN: B000002SK3
      Release Date: 1993-03-16

      Tracks:

      1. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: The Folks Who Live on the Hill
      2. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: I'm Old Fashioned
      3. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: The Way You Look Tonight
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      5. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
      6. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: All Through The Day
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      10. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: All The Things You Are
      11. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: Bill
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      Amazon.com

      As Hammerstein writes in the opening song, "Many dames with lofty aims strive for lofty goals"--and Te Kanawa strives for successful crossover. Her beautiful singing exhibits impeccable diction and excellent phrasing; but "A Fine Romance" lacks anger and humor, "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" lacks a storyteller, and "All the Things You Are" lacks romanticism. However, happy songs like "All Through the Day," "Look for the Silver Lining," and "The Folks Who Live on the Hill," are successfully interpreted. Jonathan Tunick's orchestrations enhance Kern's beauty through his captivating use of obbligato instruments. A pleasant, if not wholly satisfactory, listening experience. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars kiri kern.......2007-03-29

      Kiri is sensational on this CD. Jerome Kern music is stupendous and the arrangements superb. Three top esses.

      5 out of 5 stars Kiri sing Kern is a great experience.......2004-01-18

      I love the way she sings Kern's songs. Though certainly not opera, Kern's songs benefit from an an operatic approach--not all of them, but certainly ones such Smoke gets in your Eyes, The song is you, All the things you are. I love Kern;s songs sung in many styles but Kiri's way is one of the best.

      On the other hand, I did not like Kiri singing Berlin.

      3 out of 5 stars Lacks Splendor.......2002-09-01

      Though I do enjoy Kiri's interpretation of most music, and this CD was decent, I did not find any piece particularly memorable.

      The voice is undeniably beautiful, and Kiri has managed to keep her maturing voice sounding somewhat young, yet I find that I much prefer her rendition of "The Laughing Song" to that of "Smoke Gets in YOur Eyes."

      If you love Kern, and couldn't care less who performs it, than purchase this CD. If you are a fan of Kiris', then perhaps it would be best to avoid this purchase...for it is not a shining star in her vast collection of CDs. All in all, it was a disappointment.

      5 out of 5 stars White Glove Kern.......2001-05-20

      I am the first to admit that most "crossover" albums, be they of classical performers singing pop or vice versa never quite cross over. This album does splendidly. Kern's music is the most related to classical operetta , and therefore the least jazziest. Operatic soprano Kiri Te Kanawa gives luscious, heartfelt readings of these wonderful songs, backed by glamorous orchestrations. Hearing a voice of such opulence and beauty in this music is a rare treat. Just listen to "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" ,"Long Ago and Far Away" or "The Song is You" and prepare to be swept away to another, more elegant time.

      3 out of 5 stars mildly disappointing.......2000-09-30

      Sometimes cross-over works, sometimes not. While Kiri te Kanawa has a beautiful voice, she never gets into the idiom of these Jerome Kern masterpieces sufficiently to convey their stories or their subtleties. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes especially stands out, she sings it with none of the pathos the song demands and her version pales compared to the Platters. The orchestral arrangements are decent and in many of the songs the purity of her voice is enough to carry them, but overall I would say this is a disappointing example of a crossover record. Ms. te Kanawa should stick to what she does best.
      Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)
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        		Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)

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        ASIN: B00062FLI8
        Release Date: 2004-11-30
        KAOS Theory: Live on Air in Olympia, WA
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          		KAOS Theory: Live on Air in Olympia, WA
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: K. Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000005TAQ
          Release Date: 1997-06-10

          Tracks:

          1. Aloha Kakahiaka - RockStarMatt
          2. Sissy - Witchypoo
          3. Snowfell Summer - Madigan
          4. One Instance - Nancyville
          5. I'll Never Learn - Matthew Hattie Hein & Christine Denk
          6. Mandolin - Harry Pussy
          7. Go Fish - Cub
          8. Low - Rrope
          9. Echoes Of Verse - Chuck Swaim
          10. 8196 (Excerpt) - Malaise
          11. Trees Swing - HallieRuth
          12. Qiyamat - Old Time Relijun
          13. Shy Girl - Sandman
          14. Time Theory - Miss Murgatroid
          15. Important Man/Biological Events/*** - Men's Recovery Project
          16. EGD (Pop God) - Nikki McClure & Tae Won Yu
          17. Duckies (Radio Edit) - Wonder Woman
          18. Dippity Do-Nut - Emily's Sassy Lime
          19. Pass Me Another Beer I Think I Will Drink Myself.. - Bone Cellar
          20. Stairways - Un
          21. Mogwai - Irving Claw Trio
          Live From The Archives 9
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            Manufacturer: KFOG Radio, San Francisco
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
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            ASIN: B0009F62LM

            Product Description

            RARE tracks recorded LIVE for radio airplay. Tracks: 1.Norah Jones-Feelin' The Same Way 2.Luce-Long Way Down 3.Jack Johnson-Inaudible Melodies 4.Stevie Nicks-Stand Back 5.Counting Crows-American Girls 6.Patty Griffin-Rain 7.John Mayer-No Such Thing 8.Johnny A.-Oh Yeah 9.Bonnie Raitt-Fool's Game 10.Gov't Mule-Beautifully Broken 11.Ryan Adams-Answering Bell 12.Indigo Girls-Moment Of Forgiveness 13.Zero 7-Destiny 14.Midnight Oil-Golden Age 15.Stone Temple Pilots-Sour Girl 16.Suzanne Vega-Widow's Walk 17.Cake-Comanche 18.Elvis Costello-Spooky Girlfriend 19.R.E.M.-I've Been High
            Maria Callas: Live In Concert
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              		Maria Callas: Live In Concert

              Manufacturer: EMI Classics
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B000002SHZ
              Release Date: 1998-01-20

              Tracks:

              1. 'Un Bel Di Vedremo'
              2. 'Deh! Torna Mio Bene'
              3. 'Vieni! T'Affretta...Or Tutti Sorgete'
              4. 'Il Dolce Suono...Ardon Gli Incensi'
              5. 'Ben Io T'Invenni.. Anch'Io Dischiuso Un Giorno'
              6. 'Dov'E l'Indiana Bruna?' (Bell Song/Air Des Clochettes/Glockchenaire)
              7. 'Tutte Le Tortur'
              8. 'Ahme! Che Notte Oscura...Ombra Leggiera'
              9. 'Depuis Le Jour'
              10. 'D'Amore Al Dolce Impero'

              Tracks:

              1. 'Ai Vostri Giochi.. Ed Ora A Voi'
              2. 'Dolce E Calmo'
              3. 'Tu Che Invoco'
              4. 'Surta E La Notte...Ernani, Ernani, Involami'
              5. 'Tu Che Le Vanita'
              6. 'Il pirata: Oh, S'Io Potessi'
              7. '...Col Sorriso D'Innocenza'

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