Better Days

Better Days

Better Days

ASIN: B00004TCWM

Track Listings
 
1. He Can't Love You Like Me
2. Better Days
3. Dancin With Strangers
4. Real Cowboy
5. Please Help Me Please
6. Forevermore
7. Southern Green
8. Tequila Dreams
9. It Could've Been Me
10. I'll Always
11. Mountain Dew

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Southern Green came to be as it is in May of 98 and exploded onto the local scene of Southwest Missouri. Over the next 10 month's they had not only gained the respect of local artist's and fan's but had already created their debut C.D. and done several show's with the like's of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, T. Graham Brown, B.J. Thomas, and done multiple show's with John Anderson. The band consist's of several seasoned road musician's and three extremely talented song writer's.. 10 of the 11 song's on the C.D. are written and co-written by band member's.. check out our web-site for more detailed info and also for comment's from the general public in our guest book..

Band Members: Jon E. Finn - Lead Vocal's, Guitar, Harmonica
Jason Randolph - Lead Guitar
Chuck Crouch - Bass Guitar
Stan Steeley - Drum's, Vocal's
Scot Baker - Acoustic Guitar

Product Description
A fresh new breath of country music with inspiration all the way from Willie and Waylon, to Metallica....brought to you straight from the heart of 5 guys straight out of the Missouri Ozark's. It is a high energy soundtrack of the live's of the band member's... check out the guest book section of our web site to see what people think about the C.D.

Better Days,Southern Green
Better Days
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • one of my all-time favorites
  • It's Been A Long Time
  • A Hot Comeback For A Great Lost Bar Band
  • Like wine, he gets better with time.
  • A steal for this price...
 Better Days
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes
Manufacturer: Mca Special Products
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008KZO
Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

  1. Coming Back
  2. All I Needed Was You
  3. It's Been A Long Time
  4. Soul's On Fire (Intro)
  5. Soul's On Fire
  6. Better Days (Intro)
  7. Better Days
  8. I've Been Working Too Hard
  9. Ride The Night Away
  10. The Right To Walk Away
  11. All Night Long (Intro)
  12. All Night Long
  13. All The Way Home
  14. Shake'em Down

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars one of my all-time favorites.......2004-11-02

I love this album from start to finish. It has all the great elements of blues-based rock & roll.... great back beat, horns, harmonica, strong guitar, & great hard-drivin' vocals. The lyrics are well though out and not just thrown in as an after-thought. I have 4 kids (15-5), they love it too. I have used this album to teach them what good rock is supposed to sound like. It is tough these days, (a lot of crap out there)...we play it everytime we cross the Walt Whitman Bridge and head to the shore. If you like Southside, I would think you already own this...if you never heard Southside before, it is a great intro to an underappreacited band that had held on to its roots. The best of the Garden State.

5 out of 5 stars It's Been A Long Time.......2003-09-07

I played this album in my car on the way to the beach today...I hadn't heard it in a while. What a record! Every track just smokes. Like the great Disciples of Soul, (with Southside replacing Stevie's vocals), it's just a great collection of songs and performances. Max Weinberg is an incredible drummer; and the rest of the band just jams around his beat. A truly underrated album.

5 out of 5 stars A Hot Comeback For A Great Lost Bar Band.......2002-09-26

BETTER DAYS is a hot comeback for Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes. Little Steven is back on board, with a whole bunch of great songs. "Coming Back", "All I Needed Was You", "It's Been a Long Time", and the title track are the best-known songs, but there are numerous other gems on this, one of Southside Johnny's best ever. The whole album has a reflective tone, looking back to a glorious past and forward to the road that lies ahead.

5 out of 5 stars Like wine, he gets better with time........2002-05-12

I've been a Jukes fan for as long as I can remember, and this album does not let me down. After all this time, it's still one of my favorites to kick in the CD player. "Comin' Back" is reminescent of his "Slow Dance" album which should also be a staple in any Jukes fan's archive. Of course, no Jukes collection is complete without "At Least We Got Shoes", "Sacrifice", or "In the Heat". In any case, this album delivers from beginning to end, and is certainly worth the investment. This album gets better every time you play it!

4 out of 5 stars A steal for this price..........2000-08-16

A very strong album with top notch production by Little Steven. If you are a Southside fan, shame on you for not already owning this highly underappreciated disc. If you are a Bruce fan with only passing acquaintance with SSJ, or a fan of the bar band / soulful / brassy side of rock, then spring for the 6 bucks and you won't be disappointed with this record.
Better Days
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Better Days - great Chicago blues
  • Butterfield's Magnificent Swan Song
  • Classic Blues album.
  • The lesser known Butterfield Band, but no less talented
  • It'll do!
 Better Days
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B0000032PM
Release Date: 1991-03-26

Tracks:

  1. NEW WALKIN' BLUES
  2. PLEASE SEND ME SOMEONE TO LOVE
  3. BROKE MY BABY'S HEART
  4. DONE ALOT OF WRONG THINGS
  5. BABY PLEASE DON'T GO
  6. BURIED ALIVE IN THE BLUES
  7. RULE THE ROAD
  8. NOBODY'S FAULT BUT MINE
  9. HIGHWAY

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Better Days - great Chicago blues.......2007-01-14

Paul Butterfield has always done a great job; bought this new in LP in 70's, some cleaning scag stole it in 90's; worth spending twice for it

5 out of 5 stars Butterfield's Magnificent Swan Song.......2005-12-31

This record/CD is a true gem. Though there were a few more efforts from Butterfield including the 2nd effort by this line-up, he would never again reach the stellar heights he hit with this record. First the band smokes from every standpoint vocals, solos, and ensemble playing. The rep covers every genre of blues and Better Days nails everyone with verve and authenticity. In addition to Butterfield we are introduced to some of the most talented players who were virtually unheard of at the time. Amos Garret's one of kind guitar playing comes from out of left field with his double string bends and unique phrasing. His solo on "Please Send Me Someone to Love" belongs on the list of top ten guitar solos of ALL time. It brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. Ronnie Barron and Geogg Muldaur both sing their tails off and Chris Parker and Billy Rich just groove from beginning to end. I cannot recommend this timeless CD enough.

5 out of 5 stars Classic Blues album........2005-09-11

Yes, I'm old enough to call it an album, as I do own the LP that I bought in the 70's, but too many parties and it isn't in the same pristine condition it was 30 years ago. Butterfield rocks and this is the album with my favorite PB tune, Buried Alive in the Blues. Really worth a few late night listens....

5 out of 5 stars The lesser known Butterfield Band, but no less talented.......2003-03-06

Most of those who will read this are already aware of the late Paul Butterfield's ability on harp,vocals,and band-leading, but perhaps some don't know as much about the other band members: Amos Garrett is a true wizard-guitarist, bending and sliding multiple strings into perfectly in-tune moving chords ,(usually only playable by two guitarists together), without devices. . Some readers will better remember him as the solist on 'Midnight At The Oasis' by Maria Muldaur,(formerly married to Jeff).The late Ronnie Barron, on piano and vocals, was a contemporary of Mac Rebenak,(Dr.John). There's a legend that Mac originally was going produce Ronnie as Doctor John,before deciding to do it himself. The truth of this rumor doesn't matter, what does is how believable it is after hearing Ronnie Barron. Chris Parker has been a major session drummer ever since this recording, perhaps best known from the 'Saturday Night Live' band. With all of their individual talent, they play as a cohesive unit, musically, more so than the original band, (which depended more on hot solos).

5 out of 5 stars It'll do!.......2000-05-24

This is one of my most favorite non-acoustic blues albums ever. The cover of Walkin' Blues is such a rocker! Amos Garret's guitar playing is unique. But the real treat is Butterfield's harp playing. I've always thought he belonged to the Count Basie school of playing: you don't need to play so many notes if you know exactly the right notes to play. I just wish that the CD came with that big harmonica poster that came in the album. An ex-girlfriend got that years ago.
Better Days
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A step down from the last never the less still good
  • An Underated Talent
  • better days alright
  • Definitely Some Good Dayz!
  • A True Artist
 Better Days
Joe
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005RYDS
Release Date: 2001-12-11

Tracks:

  1. Let's Stay Home Tonight
  2. Better Days
  3. What If A Woman
  4. Alone
  5. Isn't This The World
  6. Ghetto Child
  7. I Like Sexy Girls
  8. Here She Comes
  9. Lover's Prayer
  10. Changed Man
  11. I Understand
  12. She Used 2 Luv Me
  13. World Of Girls
  14. Let's Stay Home Tonight (Remix)

Amazon.com

Like most good lover men, Joe knows you can unzip more flies with honey than with hassles. This understated but seriously gifted singer/songwriter may not enjoy the superstar profile or recognition of some of his fellow R&B Romeos, but as his fourth CD, Better Days, proves, what he lacks in persona he more than makes up for in persuasive and sensual songs. There's a gentleness and ease in Joe's smoothed-out, sexy, and decidedly grown-up brand of R&B. Listen to the way his silky vocals glide over the ever-so-syncopated keyboards on "I Like Sexy Girls." Or hear how Joe concocts a romantic and realistic evening on the undulating single "Let's Stay Home Tonight." Even when Joe is trying to get his mack on, he remains a gentleman. It's that soft-spoken, from-the-heart approach, along with well-crafted tracks, that make Better Days a keeper. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A step down from the last never the less still good.......2006-12-29

It's no secret that JOE is a very talented soul singer. However after the mamooth sucess of My Name Is Joe, Better Days was released in time for the holiday seasons. Let's Stay Home Tonight," is a rather straightforward remix for the rap audience featuring Petey Pablo. The other collaboration, "Ghetto Child," is a bit more ambitious, featuring Shaggy and the Boys Choir of Harlem. Elsewhere, the emphasis is on Joe. There isn't a roll call of big-name producers here (though the Neptunes do make a showing), so Joe is left to carry much of the album's weight. He proves more than capable of the challenge on songs like the lead single, "Let's Stay Home but Ghetto Child was horrible as was I Like Sexy Girls. In the ballad department JOE offers up the goods on What If A Woman, Lover's Prayer and Alone. JOE has a classic album in his voice and hopefully one day he'll show us that promise.

4 out of 5 stars An Underated Talent.......2006-05-03

Despite Joe not receiving such wide acclaim as other of todays R&B stars, his work and acheivements should not be overlooked as he is without doubt one of todays most gifted songwriters.

On his fourth project, Better Days (2001), he diplays his growing versatility as an evidently serious recording artist. His work has great depth expoloring serious and relevant human issues and expresses genuinley deep, honest emotion. He has an undeniable flair for ballads with such offerings as What If A Woman, Alone and Isn't This The World. The gentle and sensual musical arrangements which have all the emphasis and elements of the modern day R&B sound are all beautifully mellow with each holding an undeniably timeless appeal.

The quality in his work is consistent throughout and the album does delve into urban, late-night R&B numbers such as the sultry Let's Stay Home Tonight, Ghetto Child (featuring an effective interlude from another gifted R&B artist, Shaggy), the playful I Like Sexy Girls and a few truly sensational numbers like Lovers Prayer, Changed Man, I Understand to name but a few.

There is such passion in his work thats it's questionable as to why his unique talent an work so far has been so over-looked but never the less it's quality what counts and tis album is just that. This is probably Joe's greatest album yet and had it been given te right radio air-play this could have easily have catapulted into view with the media. Superb and sensational and possibly is the modern-day Marvin Gaye.

4 out of 5 stars better days alright.......2005-08-08

This was not Joe's best album. In my opinion, he really has seen better days. I hate the fact that I can't listen to this album from the front to the back.

5 out of 5 stars Definitely Some Good Dayz!.......2005-05-20

Joe does an excellent job on Better Days with his soulful voice and smooth ballads. Hands down, Joe is an exceptional talent that should be recognized. He's by far one of the best male singers out there right next to Luther Vandross. Joe's intoxicating love ballads leave you feeling loved, respected, and most all cherished as a woman. As a man his songs shows you how to love, respect, and appreciate your woman. This is truly a man who indeed knows how to appreciate a woman.

Joe demonstrates his tenderness on such songs as "What If A Woman" "Ghetto Child" "She Used 2 Luv Me" and the most beautiful song ever "Lover's Prayer". If you're looking for Better Days ahead, buy this album. I promise, you won't regret it.

5 out of 5 stars A True Artist.......2005-01-23

This album did not get the appreciation as Joe's previous work. And while I understand the reason behind that,I still feel this album is a great piece of art. Well Joe did not stick to his winning formula for this album for the most part this is true. But, he did touch on topics that needed to be adressed such as teenage pregnancy, Domestic violence,ect.I guess and I hope he feels as an artist he has the power to affect changed. So It is my hope that he chose to do that, through the album "Better Days".So I not only ask that you pick up this album as a fan ,but I also ask that you pick up this album for your friends and family Who may see themselfs in the topics that are addressed in this album.
Better Days Ahead
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • His Best.
  • Norman seems to be treading Water.......
  • Fantastic Album
  • Top of My Playlist!
  • Awesome Album!
 Better Days Ahead
Norman Brown
Manufacturer: Motown
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001A9N
Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

  1. This TIme Around
  2. Better Days Ahead
  3. After The Love Is Gone
  4. Places In The Heart
  5. Third World
  6. Come Closer To Me
  7. N-Control
  8. Serenade
  9. Your Body's Callin'
  10. Facts Of Love

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars His Best........2006-11-23

I think this is his best CD. "Better Days Ahead" is completely smooth, not too much singing on here. His best melodies are played on the guitar. Preview the audio samples and you will hear how Norm played the lines sensitively, and with light touch. This is a tight band and crisp production. This is a very sensual CD. No cheap synth-sounds on here and No drum machine.

I bought it used here at Amazon for $2.00 sealed CD. What's the problem?
I don't want all the singers and R&B commercial stuff, just give me the Guitar Jazz and "Better Days Ahead" doesn't disssapoint. BRAVO!

2 out of 5 stars Norman seems to be treading Water..............2005-02-05

on this joint. Like his other efforts, he comes stormin into effect, with this time around. Apart from facts of love, this CD is kind of samey.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Album.......2004-11-25

Norman Brown is my favorite "groove" jazz artist, along with Chieli Minucci / Special EFX, Boney James, and Incognito. This album has a number of unique, interesting, and sophisticated tracks. My favorite is "Third World" which is one of the singles that got significant airplay on the jazz stations.

5 out of 5 stars Top of My Playlist!.......2004-06-20

The title track, "Better Days Ahead" is one of the best Smooth Jazz guitar-driven tunes released in the last ten years. It is always at or near the top of my playlist! It has a great melody and velvet harmonies. It's Norman Brown at the top of his game!

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Album!.......2004-02-03

How good is it? It's great! I've purchased it twice it's so good! It is definetely a classic in my opinion! Besides the great covers of R Kelly and Earth Wind and Fire, it has some well written pieces like: "This Time Around", "Better Days Ahead" (the title track), and my personal favorite, "Places in the Heart" which has a smooth fine wine type of flow. It's amazing how good he is at such a young age! Most guys I've heard that are this good are 50+ years old. If you like smooth Jazz with a funky R&B flavor, you won't find a better album!
Better Days
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Robbie Seay Band
  • Excellent Honest Beautiful Music
  • Passionate music for passionate souls...
  • Great
  • Breathtakingly beautiful anthems
 Better Days
Robbie Seay Band
Manufacturer: Sparrow
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A8AX54
Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

  1. Better Days
  2. Hallelujah God Is Near
  3. Jesus Garden Of My Rest
  4. Faith Of Our Fathers
  5. We Are Free
  6. Eternal God
  7. Breathing Air Again
  8. Come Ye Sinners
  9. Rescued Ones
  10. Peace
  11. You Have Stirred My Soul

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Robbie Seay Band.......2007-05-11

Fast becoming one of my favorite bands. I really enjoy the ballads.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Honest Beautiful Music.......2006-06-19

Technically excellent, lyrically good, passionate and sincere, you can tell that he actually believes what he's singing. The music quality is on par with David Crowder, I was greatly blessed and moved to contemplate the beauty of God reflected in His creation by listening to this album. The cd also comes with 2 music videos on it which are amazing art video style collages that actually convey the same message and emotions as the songs they were made for (Which in my opinion is very rare in music videos). It's worth a listen.

5 out of 5 stars Passionate music for passionate souls..........2006-04-12

I have long enjoyed Robbie Seay's music and I am so glad to see that he and his band are starting to get some national recognition. When he puts out a new album and I pick it up I usually listen to it on a regular basis for 1-2 years afterward. The lyrics are just so honest and pure. It is as if he is singing the exact cry of my heart all the time. His voice is modest, but it is the force and passion behind it and the intelligence of what he is saying that make the music worth listening to and worshipping to God along with. The band is very talented and creative in their riffs and melodies.

I agree with the comparison that their music sounds a bit like a Christian Coldplay- but they are certainly very unique. If you like Dave Crowder, Charlie Hall, or other laid back acoustic rock and are a fan of lyrics that have depth and meaning, you ought to pick this album up. It is worth listening to. Over, and over, and over again. That's what I'm listening to right now. Again.

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2005-10-21

Robbie Seay Band is the best new christian artist to come out in a while. He is a great writer and they are very musically tight.

5 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly beautiful anthems.......2005-10-11

I rarely write cd reviews even though I own over 700 cds, but this cd is well-deserving of a review. I've only, within the past 6-8 months, begun listening to Christian music. It was a bit of a hard transition because I was so caught up in the talent of secular music that it seemed like there wasn't as much talent in the CCM genre. Then I started discovering some indie CCM artists that are very good. So far, I think this is one of my top 3 CCM cds that I own. It is an extraordinary collection of anthemic rock songs, almost reminiscent of some Brit-rock bands. The lead singer's voice reminds me a bit of Bruce Hornsby and Chris Martin (Coldplay) at the same time. Tracks 4 and 6 are my favorites on the album.

If you are a picky rock critic but want to discover a good Christian artist, then this is the cd for you to buy.... NOW!
Better Days & Happy Endings
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • rockin' melissa
  • Better Days & Happy Endings (1976)
  • THEN & NOW!
 Better Days & Happy Endings
Melissa Manchester
Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FO45UW
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

  1. Happy Endings
  2. You Can Make It All Come True
  3. Better Days
  4. My Sweet Thing
  5. Come In From The Rain
  6. Rescue Me
  7. Just You And I
  8. Stand Up Woman
  9. Good News
  10. Sing Sing Sing

Album Description

Melissa Manchester is one of the premier female vocalists of the last three decades! She has had loads of charting albums over that time. Surprisingly very few of them have ever been issued on CD. Better Days & Happy Endings reached # 24 on the Billboard charts in 1976. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars rockin' melissa.......2006-11-14

wow! miss manchester truly rocks. songs like happy endings, you can make your dreams come true and good news are true gems. the whole album is worth listening. if you are melissa manchester fan, you will not be disappointed, to say the least.

5 out of 5 stars Better Days & Happy Endings (1976).......2006-08-01

This is the Melissa's 4th LP and follow up to her 1975 breakthough LP MELISSA, which featured the top 10 hit Midnite Blue. She continues her plight in relevant times for the evolving woman, love and relationships. The lyrics are poised in a way that few writers of that time could express. The lead single on this CD is Jsut You And I which was a top 30 hit for her as well as being her You've Got A Friend song. She and Bob Dylan sang this song together in the privacy of Bob's home and we sould have loved to have been there! Better Days was the next single and follow up story to the day after Midnite Blue. It became the last song she sang in concert, accapella. The third single was a double sided hit with a single mix of Happy Endings and a remake of Fontella Bass's Rescue Me. Ignored by Arista, however, is the standard that could have been her biggest single Come In From The Rain. It's one of her most popular attractions in concert.

Other highlights include Good News, Stand Up Woman and the Rufus/Chaka Khan sound-a-like You Can Make It All Come True.

If you could get the Japan version of this CD put out by BMG, it is well worth the price tag! Missing and "wounded" from this Wounded Bird re-issue are the lyrics, original colorization artwork and sound quality. Certainly better than your scratch LP, but not up to par with the Japanese version. Maybe if enough of these cheaply released issues become sold, it will prompt Melissa to buy back her rights to her music and re-issue them the right way with bonus tracks and perfection.

5 out of 5 stars THEN & NOW!.......2006-07-25

I have longed to hear this music again for decades! I was 16 in 1976, and this was my favorite album. I played it relentlessly. A few decades, a few life changes, several moves, and somewhere along the way, my vinyl albums were lost. Of the entire collection, the loss of BETTER DAYS & HAPPY ENDINGS was the only one that truly hurt. Having searched without luck for it on CD for years - literally - and being willing to pay a pretty penny, I am overjoyed and giddy that it is finally available! I am a huge Melissa Manchester fan, but I'm passionate about her older albums. Her collaboration with Carol Bayer Sagers is incredible. The songs on BETTER DAYS & HAPPY ENDINGS are beautifully written (musically and lyrically) and lushly delivered. I could go on, critique every song, but I'll end here with a simple "Buy it! You won't regret it!" It's Classic Melissa at her very, very best!
Better Days
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • BETTER DAYS
 Better Days
Guy Clark
Manufacturer: Dbk Works
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000J1041K
Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

  1. Blowin' Like a Bandit
  2. Better Days
  3. Homegrown Tomatoes
  4. Supply & Demand
  5. The Randall Knife
  6. The Carpenter
  7. Uncertain Texas
  8. No Deal
  9. Tears
  10. Fool In the Mirror

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars BETTER DAYS.......2007-05-12

Sound quality is terrible. Probably recorded from an LP. I am a die hard Guy Clark fan and he never wrote or recorded a bad song. I have all his music and purchased this because it was not previously released on cd.
Better Days
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Mind Relaxing and Soulful Uplifting
  • OUTSTANDING
  • relaxing , well played
  • A Everette Harp's "ABSOLUTE NO 1 FAN"
  • Sanborn move over, here comes the real thing!
 Better Days
Everette Harp
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DCJX
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

  1. Modern Religion
  2. Better Days
  3. I Just Can't Stop Thinking About You
  4. We Will Answer
  5. When Next We Meet (We Will Reminisce)
  6. Stand Up!
  7. For You Always
  8. Circle Of Friends
  9. Mutual Admiration Society
  10. Norwegian Lillies

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mind Relaxing and Soulful Uplifting.......2000-01-28

I saw Everette perform for the first time in the City of Celebration,Florida during the Best of LOQ 103.0 free concert. My wife had always been a big fan of Everette; however, I was some what unfamiliar with his work, hearing an occassional, tune or two on the local jazz station. But on this day in October of 1999, I heard what was truly a mood altering experience. Everette performed the title track of his CD, "Better Days " with bassist and former NBA star Waymond Tinsdale. Both Everett and Waymond minstered to my soul with the sweet sounds of joy which emerged from their instruments. Since that day, I have come to know and enjoy all of his music.

"Better Days" is Everette's finest contribution to the saxaphone and smooth jazz, surpassing, in this writer's opinion anything that Kenny "whats that initial" and Boney "something" has ever done.

Personal favorites:

Tracks, 2,3,4,8

Thankyou Everette!

5 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING.......1999-10-08

Everette Harp's talent is a gift! This CD, as well as his others, are great listening. His live performances are like a breath of fresh air! I have seen him perform live many times with Kenny Loggins and always promises a great show.

4 out of 5 stars relaxing , well played.......1999-10-04

Initially I had a hard time getting in to this CD but the more I listen to it, the more I like it. I saw Harp in concert twice this past summer which helped me to like the CD even more. It is a decent follow up to 'whats going on' which was a masterpiece in my opinion. I especially enjoyed his collaboration with wayman tisdale

5 out of 5 stars A Everette Harp's "ABSOLUTE NO 1 FAN".......1999-09-30

I HEARD COMMON GROUND,BUT I DIDN'T LIKE IT FOR A WHILE. SOMETIME AFTER, IT STARTED TO BLOW ME ALL THE WAY. I HAVE MANY OF FAVORITE SMOOTH JAZZ SAX PLAYER,MOST OF THEIR NEW ALBUM DISAPPOINTED ME BUT HARP'S ONE WAS AS I EXPECTED,GREAT! I HAVE ALL HARP'S ALBUM BUT I THINK THIS BETTER DAYS IS BETTER EVER!

5 out of 5 stars Sanborn move over, here comes the real thing!.......1999-08-15

Everette Harp's music is just so smooth, and funky, and rocking. The bits and pieces of vocals make you want to hear more. Great cd.
Better Days
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • An Absolutely Fantastic Piece...
  • !!!
  • A great comeback!
  • Love the Goos
  • ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
 Better Days
Goo Goo Dolls
Manufacturer: Wea International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BUYTQ0
Release Date: 2006-01-03

Tracks:

  1. Better Days
  2. Better Days [Acoustic Version]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Absolutely Fantastic Piece..........2006-04-14

I just have to express my opinion on this song.. since I discovered the Goos 3-4 years ago now, I fell in love with Here Is Gone and it has been at the top of my list of favourites since then, but it's threatening to be eclipsed by this piece of brilliance!

Whoever said that the Goos are lacking passion obviously is totally numb to itthemselves because Better Days is absolutely loaded with passion and soul and there is no way that that can denied.

I too stress the importance that when listening to this song, keep in mind the effects of Hurricane Katrina for which this song has become entwined with. If that is forgotten or not considered, I agree that the song *could* (though still not imo) be considered a bit "schmaltzy", which is why I tell people when they first hear it..

I personally LOVE it

5 out of 5 stars !!!.......2006-03-16

This is absolutely one of the most... dare I say... BEAUTIFUL songs the GGD's have ever put out. Enough said.

5 out of 5 stars A great comeback!.......2006-03-13

The Goos were definitely one of my favorite bands of the '90s, and its been some time since 'Gutterflower' in 2003. I did enjoy 'here is gone' on that album.

It's nice to see a great single after those 2 years. Better Days has a great depth to it, and deep, passionate lyrics. It's about a bad time and they're hoping for 'just a chance to find better days.'

It is ballad-ish, and comes close to the good ol' acoustic ballads 'Name' (1995) and 'Iris' (1997).

Better Days is a great comeback and proves that Johnny and the rest of the Goos have lasting power. They've been around since 1988...

Can't wait for their next CD - it would restore their popularity like it was in the 1990s.

5 out of 5 stars Love the Goos.......2006-03-12

I want to first start off by saying that this song is beautiful, deep, and meaningful. Some of the other reviewers don't seem to grasp that. This song was used as kind of an anthem after the Hurricane Katrina disaster, and in my opinion inspires hope in people rather than sounding like a "funeral dirge". As for them having "lost their rocker souls and settled for being banal", nothing they ever put out will be soulless or boring. As for the comment that they are "too old and now care more about sales instead of where they came from", I just don't agree with that at all. No one ever gets anywhere by staying the same, and you have to know where you came from in order to know where you're going. I love the way the Goos are growing, and everything John Rzeznik writes just gets better and better (which can't be easy). These guys are great!!! Definitely buy "Better Days" or anything else they release.

1 out of 5 stars ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.......2006-02-18

For a group that exudes such passion in their music (LIVE FROM BUFFALO anybody?) this song is like a funeral dirge. I can only hope that they haven't released the full album because they are trying to rekindle the passion that has made them the fan-favorite that they are.

Take your time guys - let's get your BEST work.


T.
Better Days
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A long wait but worth it...
 Better Days
Edwin
Manufacturer: Linus Canada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CCS8OG
Release Date: 2006-10-09

Tracks:

  1. Never Over
  2. Wrong Side
  3. I Wonder
  4. Right Here
  5. Flyin'
  6. Better Days
  7. That's a Lie
  8. Light Reflects
  9. Eyes of a Child
  10. Hold Your Head Up
  11. Alive [Acoustic]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A long wait but worth it..........2006-11-15

Edwin (Ghazal) was the frontman for Canadian band I mother earth for their first couple of albums before leaving in 1997. Two years later he released an amazing collection of songs called Another Spin Around the Sun. The CD had many Canadian hits like Alive, And You, Rush, Hang Ten and a lot more Lennon-influenced music that has to be heard to be appreciated. His 2002 effort woith his band the Pressure was followed by a four year retreat from the spotlight to deal with personal issues. Well, Edwin is back with another near-perfect album of very personal and fortright material, and a nice visit to his past with an acoustic version of Alive at the end. My only complaint is that his releases are so infrequent. My only other complaint is that the USA needs to disciover this guy's talent! Pick this one up and get another Spin Around the Sun as quickly as you can!!!

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