Essential, Vol. 3

Essential, Vol. 3

Essential, Vol. 3

ASIN: B000002TY3

Track Listings
 
1. Beautiful Brown Eyes
2. Tomorrow Never Comes
3. Guess I'm Dumb
4. Sassy
5. Crying
6. By the Time I Get to Phoenix
7. They'll Never Take Her Love Away From Me
8. I Wanna Live
9. Wichita Lineman
10. Turn Around, Look at Me
11. Where's the Playground Susie?
12. Honey Come Back
13. Tequila
14. Today Is Mine
15. I Will Never Pass This Way Again
16. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
17. Bonaparte's Retreat
18. Annie's Song
19. Don't Pull Your Love/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
20. Can You Fool
See all 22 tracks on this disc

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Essential Baroque
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Collection
  • A remarkable anthology
  • High-quality, marvelously varied intro to baroque music
 Essential Baroque

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00006L3IL
Release Date: 2002-10-08

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection.......2007-01-19

Essential Baroque is a great collection, especially for the price. It has two CDs packd full of the best Baroque music. Like most Baroque collections, it has the best of some of the better known artists like Handel, Bach, and Vivaldi. However, unlike most other collections, it excels in adding some good pieces from lesser known artists from the period.

4 out of 5 stars A remarkable anthology.......2005-09-08

A fine selection of pieces excerpted from the chamber ensemble, solo and opera repertory. Some recordings, though from paramount artists, are elderly; yet, performers are anyway flawless. It may be objected that a few of Vivaldi's masterpieces were disregarded.

5 out of 5 stars High-quality, marvelously varied intro to baroque music.......2003-12-13

I am buying this as the perfect gift for Russian and Chinese scientist friends. They have knowledge of classical music but perhaps not much about baroque music, which achieved special popularity in the U.S. during the 1970's and 1980's. Russians seem to have more familiarity with romantic classical music, while the more recently arrived Asian classical buffs have special affinity to the "Classical" classical period and the great 19th Century romantics. How can a baroque sampler be better than with a span of music ranging from solo harpsichord to full orchestra and chorus, and from the very familiar (Pachelbel Canon and Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah) to a trio sonata by Zelenka and the Dardanus Overture by Rameau. Not only that, but both the period instrument and living tradition baroque styles are represented by noted performers (e.g. Trevor Pinnock and Christopher Hogwood; and Henryk Szeryng, Andras Schiff, Pepe Romero, and Alicia de Larrocha, respectively). The producers were careful enough to state that the "Albinoni Adagio in g minor" was actually composed by Remo Giazotto - though in fact Giazotto did use a fragment of Albinoni. This is definitely not a supermarket special, but a box of choice musical bonbons.
Essential Hyperion, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Nothing but hits
 Essential Hyperion, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00004RITB
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nothing but hits.......2001-01-31

As with their first collection of label highlights, Hyperion's new two-disc collection provides a broad sampling of their exceptional catalogue and performers. Particularly rewarding are the selections from Beethoven (Scherzo from String Trio in C minor, op 9 no 3, performed by the Leopold Trio) and Thomas Tallis (Salvator mundi I, performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir), but experienced and novice listeners alike will find much to enjoy on these discs. It's also a good value--more than 2 1/2 hours of music for less than $10.
The Essential Count Basie, Vol. 3
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • a must for any student/collector/lover of good music
 The Essential Count Basie, Vol. 3
Count Basie
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000026IL
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. The World Is Mad (Part I)
  2. The World Is Mad (Part II)
  3. Moten Swing
  4. I Want A Little Girl
  5. What's Your Number?
  6. Love Jumped Out
  7. Broadway
  8. Stampede In g
  9. Rockin' The Blues
  10. Jump The Blues Away
  11. The Jitters
  12. Tuesday At Ten
  13. Undecided Blues
  14. I Do Mean You
  15. 9:20 Special
  16. Feedin' The 'Bean'

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a must for any student/collector/lover of good music.......1998-08-15

incomparable big band music -- notable cuts here include Love Jumped Out -- listen to the drumming, which is so vibrant and compelling without overdoing it. Moten Swing features a trumpet solo by Harry Edison that I once listened to 75 times in one day. The last two feature Coleman Hawkins. Jump the Blues Away is the later (1941 or so) band, and it was a somewhat different sound, but in some ways even better than the earlier band. You might disagree.
Essential Jazz Ballads, Vol. 3
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    		Essential Jazz Ballads, Vol. 3
    Various Artists
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    ASIN: B000009OO9
    Release Date: 1998-07-21

    Tracks:

    1. In A Sentimental Mood - John Bunch
    2. I Fall In Love Too Easily - Carmen McRae
    3. Body & Soul - Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis
    4. 'Round Midnight - Sarah Vaughan
    5. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You - Zoot Sims
    6. St. James Infirmary - Louis Armstrong
    7. Bess, You Is My Woman Now - Roland Hanna
    8. My Heart Belongs To Daddy - Ella Fitzgerald
    9. Tenderly - '65 All-Stars
    10. I'll Close My Eyes - O'Donel Levy
    11. You Go To My Head - Teddy Wilson
    12. Out Back Of The Barn - Gerry Mulligan
    13. Little Darlin' - Hendricks, Lambert & Ross
    Essential, Vol. 3
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Essential, Vol. 3
      Glen Campbell
      Manufacturer: Capitol
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000002TY3
      Release Date: 1995-10-10

      Tracks:

      1. Beautiful Brown Eyes
      2. Tomorrow Never Comes
      3. Guess I'm Dumb
      4. Sassy
      5. Crying
      6. By the Time I Get to Phoenix
      7. They'll Never Take Her Love Away From Me
      8. I Wanna Live
      9. Wichita Lineman
      10. Turn Around, Look at Me
      11. Where's the Playground Susie?
      12. Honey Come Back
      13. Tequila
      14. Today Is Mine
      15. I Will Never Pass This Way Again
      16. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
      17. Bonaparte's Retreat
      18. Annie's Song
      19. Don't Pull Your Love/Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
      20. Can You Fool
      21. All the Way
      22. Learnin' the Blues
      The Essential Elvis, Vol. 3: Hits Like Never Before
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • My brain is gettin' weaker every minute.
      • 4 1/2 Stars: Lots of Rarities
      • Great Series For The Elvis Fan
      • This cd has more songs!
      • 24 songs on this cd not 15
      		 The Essential Elvis, Vol. 3: Hits Like Never Before
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      ASIN: B000002W34
      Release Date: 1990-12-29

      Tracks:

      1. King Creole
      2. I Got Stung
      3. A Fool Such As I
      4. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
      5. Your Cheating Heart
      6. Ain't That Loving You Baby
      7. Doncha' Think It's Time
      8. I Need Your Love Tonight
      9. Lover Doll
      10. As Long As I Have You
      11. Danny
      12. King Creole
      13. Crawfish
      14. A Big Hunk O' Love
      15. Ain't That Loving You Baby
      16. I Got Stung
      17. Your Cheating Heart
      18. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
      19. Steadfast, Loyal And True
      20. I Need Your Love Tonight
      21. Doncha' Think It's Time
      22. I Got Stung
      23. King Creole
      24. As Long As I Have You

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars My brain is gettin' weaker every minute........2007-01-17

      This volume in the Essential Elvis series features songs recorded in 1958. Elvis wouldn't record again until 1960, when he got out of the Army. The 1958 sessions included the recording of the soundtrack for Elvis' fourth (and best) movie, King Creole, along with a handful of other songs recorded for potential release as singles. Most of this CD features alternate takes of songs from these sessions, although there are a few master takes included (a "master" take being the take that was chosen to be released on record). Of course, just about everything Elvis recorded in the '50s was great, and these songs are no exception. If you're an Elvis fan, it's interesting to hear these different versions of songs you are probably already familiar with.

      5 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 Stars: Lots of Rarities.......2005-07-09

      Song List

      1. King Creole - (take 18)
      2. I Got Stung - (take 1)
      3. Fool Such As I, A - (take 3)
      4. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - (take 22)
      5. Your Cheatin' Heart - (take 9)
      6. Ain't That Loving You Baby - (take 1)
      7. Doncha' Think It's Time - (take 40)
      8. I Need Your Love Tonight - (take takes 2, 10)
      9. Lover Doll - (take 7)
      10. As Long As I Have You - (take 8)
      11. Danny
      12. King Creole - (take 3)
      13. Crawfish - (take 7)
      14. Big Hunk O' Love, A - (take 1)
      15. Ain't That Loving You Baby - (take takes 5 and 11)
      16. I Got Stung - (take takes 13 and 14)
      17. You're Cheatin' Heart - (take 10)
      18. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - (take 22)
      19. Steadfast, Loyal And True - (take 6)
      20. I Need Your Love Tonight - (take 5)
      21. Doncha' Think It's Time
      22. I Got Stung - (take 12)
      23. King Creole - (take 8)
      24. As Long As I Have You - (take 4)

      5 out of 5 stars Great Series For The Elvis Fan.......2004-02-17

      This is a great, if mistitled, series. Volume 3 is subtitled 'Hits Like Never Before' which is only partially true - I only see 10 or so actual hits, out of the 24 tracks, but that's not really important. If you're more than just a casual Elvis fan, you should probably start out with the 3 big box sets covering the 50's, 50's, and 70's - which really do present the "essential" Elvis - before venturing into the 6 volume Essential series, or some of the other "alternate takes" offerings. But once you do, it's fascinating to see how the songs evolved, or in some cases did not. Some of the tracks actually differ very little from the ones finally selected for release. Another interesting aspect of these recordings is the between-take chatter between Elvis and the studio band (and the engineers/producers). He certainly seems to be, or wants to appear to be, in charge of the sessions. The booklet for Volume 3 has some interesting tidbits (e.g. Dick Clark informing Elvis that "King Creole" has been voted Best Record of 1958) and photos (Elvis strumming guitars with Faron Young).

      2 out of 5 stars This cd has more songs!.......2003-09-22

      I agree with Jon; this cd is only for the most hardcore fans! And it has 24 songs, not 15!!!

      2 out of 5 stars 24 songs on this cd not 15.......2003-09-22

      Yeah, I also have 24 songs on this cd myself, not 15 songs as amazon.com thinks this cd has. But even though; just the more pleasure for those who order this cd and think they only get 15 songs. But I agree with Jon Thor, this is only for the outmost hardcore Elvis fans
      Essential Underground, Vol. 3
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Frank's Review
      		 Essential Underground, Vol. 3
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Fastlife
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Gangsta & HardcoreGangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000NI3FN8
      Release Date: 2007-04-24

      Tracks:

      1. Dirty Game - Cormega
      2. System - Sizzla
      3. Nobody Like Me - Little Brother
      4. I Am the Truth - AZ
      5. The PJs ...From Afar - Raekwon
      6. F*** the Police - Styles P
      7. Reckless - Dayton Family
      8. Mac 10 Handles - Prodigy
      9. F*** M.O.P - M.O.P
      10. Dirty NY - Lake
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      12. Sit 'Em Back Slow - AZ
      13. Ya Honor - Capone
      14. Never Be - J.Hood
      15. Watch How It Goes Down - Termanology
      16. The Format - AZ

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Frank's Review.......2007-05-30

      This cd has the nice raw sound of hiphop that was mainstream in the 1990's. If you like the goofiness of todays southern hiphop, (THIS IS NOT FOR YOU)!!!!!!!!!! Go to the kiddie hip hop section of your local record store to find southern 2 syllable garbage that people only listen to just because of the beats.
      Essential Blues, Vol. 3
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • Lots of hits, lots of misses
      • Great mix of new and old blues recordings
      		 Essential Blues, Vol. 3
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      ASIN: B00000J83X
      Release Date: 1999-06-22

      Tracks:

      1. You Can't Always Get What You Want - Luther Allison
      2. Got My Mojo Working - Muddy Waters
      3. You Fired Yourself - Otis Rush
      4. Chicago Bound - Jimmy Rogers
      5. Up And Down World - Johnny Adams
      6. I Need You So Bad - Magic Sam
      7. Jinz Blues - Corey Harris
      8. Farther Up The Road - Bobby Bland
      9. I Don't Know - Sonny Boy Williamson
      10. Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad) - T-Bone Walker
      11. My Babe - Little Walter
      12. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Junior Wells
      13. I'm In The Mood - John Lee Hooker
      14. Shake 'Em On Down - R. L. Burnside
      15. Corrina Corrina - Mississippi John Hurt

      Tracks:

      1. Toehold - Robert Ward
      2. Voodoo Daddy - Lonnie Brooks
      3. We're Gonna Make It - Little Milton
      4. Change Of Heart, Change Of Mind - Robert Cray
      5. Keep Your Hands Out Of My Pocket - Otis Spann
      6. Screamin' And Hollerin' Blues - Allen Youngblood Hart
      7. You've Got Me Dizzy - Jimmy Reed
      8. I Don't Know - Ruth Brown
      9. Katie Mae - Lightnin' Hopkins
      10. Best Of Life - Maria Muldaur/Dr. John
      11. Driving Wheel - Robert Lockwood Jr.
      12. Go To The Mardi Gras - Professor Longhair
      13. Honky Tonk Woman - Taj Mahal
      14. C-Jam Blues - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
      15. Fool's Paradise - Charles Brown
      16. Meet Me In The City - Junior Kimbrough

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Lots of hits, lots of misses.......2004-11-04

      This is a so-so collection of blues recordings. A few are great, with artists like Muddy Waters, T-bone Walker, and John Lee Hooker contributing some classics. But there are a few songs that were made famous by the Rolling Stones, and they sound ridiculous played in a blues style. Bottom line: this is worth getting, but only if you can get it cheap, and you're willing to sift through some duds to get to the good ones.

      4 out of 5 stars Great mix of new and old blues recordings.......1999-07-12

      The House of Blues label has done it again with another incredible collection of blues essentials. From classics must-haves by Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, and John Lee Hooker to more recent recordings by Taj Mahal and Luther Allison, this collection is calling to you.

      Also have to mention that the album art and liner notes are beautifully designed and well-written.

      Only reason not to give it a full five stars is too many tracks pulled from other HOB discs, but if you don't have them all yet, you won't mind.
      Essential Drum and Bass, Vol. 3: 20 Cuts Fom the D
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Essential Drum and Bass, Vol. 3: 20 Cuts Fom the D
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: Bmd
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Drum & BassDrum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        Drum & BassDrum & Bass | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
        ASIN: B00005RTS7
        Release Date: 2001-10-23

        Tracks:

        1. Warhead - Krust
        2. Spike - Jonny L
        3. Silverback - Bad Boyz
        4. Undiscovered Lands (Trumpit Mix) - Ikon
        5. Light After Dark - Tyrone 5
        6. Minefield - Paulie C
        7. Timeless - Radar
        8. Xpanded - DJ Dropz
        9. Running Away - D.O.M.
        10. Subconscious - Techbeat

        Tracks:

        1. Forbidden Fruit - Ganja Kru
        2. F.B. Removed - Sub Sequence
        3. You're Gonna Love Me - Running Man
        4. Haemoglobin - D-Generator
        5. Breakz - Marky Pilot
        6. Energy X - DeLay
        7. Fierce - Marshall
        8. Hold Ya - DJ Capture
        9. Do It - Royalle Hype
        10. Nuff Said - Cato Rhymes
        Essential Quo, Vol. 3
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • V.3
        • An "Essential" Masterpiece
        		 Essential Quo, Vol. 3
        Status Quo
        Manufacturer: Umvd Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        BritainBritain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
        Hard RockHard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
        Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
        RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
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        1. Essential Quo, Vol. 2

        ASIN: B000026PRW
        Release Date: 2000-06-27

        Tracks:

        1. Again And Again
        2. Don't Waste My Time
        3. Break The Rules
        4. End Of The Line
        5. What You're Proposin'
        6. Roadhouse Blues
        7. Dear John
        8. Shady Lady
        9. Living On An Island
        10. Burning Bridges
        11. Forty-Five Hundred Times (Live)
        12. Can't Be Done
        13. Unspoken Words
        14. Let Me Fly
        15. Ain't Complaining
        16. Enough Is Enough
        17. Can't Give You More
        18. Rain

        Album Description

        Best of collection from UK hard rock band still going stong after more than 30 years. 18 tracks including 'Let Me Fly' &'Dear John'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars V.3.......2003-08-04

        I think that this CD is by far the best in the essential Quo set. It reflects all of the true (if repetitieve) qualtities of the band whilst giving the listener a chance to have some fun. I would reccomend this CD to any quo fan!

        5 out of 5 stars An "Essential" Masterpiece.......2002-12-16

        For those of us with limited Quo CD's this is a must. For anyone that just wants to rock, this CD will not disappoint.

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