Stranger In Your Life

Stranger In Your Life

Stranger In Your Life

ASIN: B00004YVP3

Track Listings
 
1. Changes
2. Out Walkin'
3. Stranger In Your Life
4. The Fireman's Prayer
5. Gettin' Even
6. A Better Man
7. Ready To Go
8. Life Goes On
9. All My Answers
10. Don't Come Crying

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Alex Charoni is a Fire Lieutenant outside of Seattle, Washington. He has toured and worked with many acts in his life playing everything from show tunes to 50's and 60's to top 40. A multi-instrumentalist, Alex performs on Tenor Sax, keyboards, and 6 and 12 string guitars. Masterful background vocals sung by Alex and producer/guitarist Monty Smith provide a sweet backdrop for his melodic tunes. A must have for country and adult contemporary fans along with anyone associated with the fire service.

Product Description
A contemporary album combining light rock with just a dash of country. This disc includes "The Fireman's Prayer", a musical version of a famous poem by an unknown author. The song was inspired by the tragic deaths of four Seattle Firefighters in 1995.

Stranger In Your Life

Stranger In Your Life,Alex Charoni
Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!
  • One of the best cds I ever bought.
  • Never Sounded Better
  • Somewhere Over The Rainbow
  • "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"
Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B000066RO5
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

  1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
  2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
  3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
  4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
  5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
  6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
  7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
  8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
  9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
  10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
  11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
  12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
  13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
  14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
  15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
  16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
  17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
  18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
  19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
  20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
  21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

  1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
  2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
  3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
  4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
  5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
  6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
  7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
  8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
  9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
  10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
  11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
  12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
  13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
  14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
  15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
  16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
  17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
  18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
  19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
  20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
  21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

Amazon.com

The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

1 out of 5 stars Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

5 out of 5 stars Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

5 out of 5 stars "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)
Musicals - The Gold Collection
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • "56 Show-Stoppers from the Last Century ~ Paul Bateman"
Musicals - The Gold Collection
Helen Hobson , Dave Willetts , and Lesley Garrett
Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001JXPB6
Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

  1. West Side Story 'America' - Helen Hobson & Crouch End Festival Chorus
  2. Annie 'Tomorrow' - Helen Hobson
  3. Annie Get Your Gun 'Anything You Can Do' - Jason Howard
  4. Annie Get Your Gun 'The Girl That I Marry/My Defences Are Down' - Jason Howard
  5. Aspects Of Love 'Love Changes Everything' - Chris Corcoran
  6. Anything Goes 'Anything Goes' - Helen Hobson
  7. Cabaret 'Cabaret' - Helen Hobson
  8. La Cage Aux Folles 'I Am What I Am' - Dave Willetts
  9. Carmen Jones 'Dat's Love' - Lesley Garrett
  10. Cats 'Memory' - Lesley Garrett
  11. Cats 'Macavity: The Mystery Cat' - Deborah Steel
  12. Carousel 'Soliloquoy' - Jason Howard
  13. Carousel 'If I Loved You' - Paul Bateman
  14. Carousel 'You'll Never Walk Alone' - Jason Howard

Tracks:

  1. Chess 'I Know Him So Well' - Meredith Braun
  2. Evita 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' - Sharon Campbell & Crouch End Festival Chorus
  3. Evita 'Another Suitcase In Another Hall' - Sharon Campbell & Crouch End Festival Chorus
  4. Evita 'High Flying Adored' - Meredith Braun
  5. The Fantastiks 'Try To Remember' - John Langley & Crouch End Festival Chorus
  6. Fiddler On The Roof 'If I Were A Rich Man' - John Langley
  7. Gigi 'Gigi' - Keith Ferreira
  8. Guys And Dolls 'Luck Be A Lady' - Dave Willetts
  9. Jesus Christ Superstar 'Superstar' - Christopher Howard
  10. Jesus Christ Superstar 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' - Sharon Campbell
  11. Jesus Christ Superstar 'Everything's Alright' - Sharon Campbell
  12. Joseph And His Amazing Technicolor Dream-Coat 'Close Every Door' - Crouch End Festival Chorus
  13. Kismet 'And This Is My Beloved' - Lesley Garrett
  14. Kismet 'Stranger In Paradise' - Jason Howard

Tracks:

  1. Kiss Me Kate 'Where Is The Life That Late I Led?' - Jason Howard
  2. A Little Night Music 'Send In The Clowns' - Helen Hobson
  3. Les Miserables 'Bring Him Home' - Dave Willetts
  4. Man Of La Mancha 'The Impossible Dream' - John Langley
  5. Oklahoma 'Oh What A Beautiful Morning' - Jason Howard
  6. Oklahoma 'The Surrey With The Fringe On Top' - Jason Howard
  7. Oklahoma 'Oklahoma' - Jason Howard
  8. Phantom Of The Opera 'Phantom Of The Opera' - Lesley Garrett
  9. Phantom Of The Opera 'Music Of The Night' - Dave Willetts
  10. Phantom Of The Opera 'All I Ask Of You' - Lesley Garrett
  11. Porgy & Bess 'Summertime' - Lesley Garrett
  12. Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 'Bless Your Beautiful Hide' - Jason Howard
  13. Showboat 'Ol' Man River' - Jason Howard
  14. Showboat 'Make Believe' - Jason Howard

Tracks:

  1. The Sound Of Music 'The Sound Of Music' - Helen Hobson
  2. The Sound Of Music 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' - Tania Williams & Crouch End Festival Chorus
  3. The Sound Of Music 'Edelweiss' - John Langley
  4. South Pacific 'Some Enchanted Evening' - John Langley
  5. South Pacific 'Younger Than Springtime' - David Shannon
  6. Starlight Express 'Starlight Express' - Keith Burns
  7. Sunset Boulevard 'Sunset Boulevard' - Gerard Casey
  8. Sunset Boulevard 'With One Look' - Mary Carewe
  9. Sunset Boulevard 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' - Mary Carewe
  10. Tell Me On Sunday 'Tell Me On Sunday' - Sharon Campbell
  11. West Side Story 'Maria' - David Shannon
  12. West Side Story 'Tonight' (The Balcony Scene) - Meredith Braun
  13. West Side Story 'Somewhere' - Meredith Braun
  14. There's No Business Like Show Business & Annie Get Your Gun 'Theres No Business Like Showbusiness' - Helen Hobson & Crouch End Festival Chorus

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars "56 Show-Stoppers from the Last Century ~ Paul Bateman".......2004-04-16

Some of the best musicals from the last century appear on this 4-CD compilation "Musicals:The Gold Collection", featuring many stars of the London Stage with Paul Bateman (conductor), The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the world renown Crouch End Festival Chorus ~ sharing the spotlight, blending voice and music within the boundaries of great compositions from sold out musical shows from the past ~ all songs presented on this collection have been performed by a diverse set of artists ~ share the beauty of simplicity that exists in the music of each performance.

Here's just a sampling with "Annie", Annie Get Your Gun", "Anything Goes", "Aspects of Love", "Cabaret", "Carmen Jones", "Carousel", "Cats", "Chess", "Evita", "The Fantastics", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Gigi", "Guys and Dolls", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Kismet", "Kiss Me Kate", "La Cage Aux Folles", "Les Miserables", "A Little Night Music", "Man of La Mancha", "Oklahoma", "Phantom of the Opera", "Porgy & Bess", "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", "Showboat", "The Sound of Music", "South Pacific", "Starlight Express", "Sunset Boulevard", "Tell Me On Sunday", "There's No Business Like Show Business", "West Side Story" ~ each cue is just the icing on the cake presented in this one of a kind event.

Let's take a look at the stars of the London Stage ~ Meredith Braun, Keith Burns, Sharon Campbell, Mary Carewe, Gerard Casey, Chris Corcoran, Keith Ferreira, Lesley Garrett (always a favorite in everyones collection), Helen Hobson, Michele Hooper, Christopher Howard, Jason Howard, Ria Jones, John Langley, David Shannon, Deorah Steel, Jill Washington, Dave Willetts, Tania Williams ~ so much talent under one banner, perfection is the only description that comes to mind. Paul Bateman has come up with a instrumental masterpiece, with emotional peaks and valleys that we've experienced over decades in the tumultuous world of musicals in the theatre.

Silva America, James Fitzpatrick, Reynold da Silva and David Stoner have paid homage to this genre ~ brought to the forefront in one universal voice the magnitude and influence for all it's listeners ~ powerful and personal touch of each track makes you feel the melody is still ringing in your ears, that's what the composer hoped for and it works ~ this musical collection is a keeper ~ gotta love it!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 3605 ~ (4/06/2004)
Make Believe: Hollywood Baritones
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Jason Howard does the Hollywood musical--and very well!!
Make Believe: Hollywood Baritones

Manufacturer: Silva America
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SC0P
Release Date: 2000-05-23

Tracks:

  1. Oklahoma: Oh, What A Beautiful Morning
  2. Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Bless Your Beautiful Hide
  3. Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: When Your In Love
  4. Kiss Me Kate: Where Is The Life That Late I Led?
  5. Annie Get Your Gun: The Girl That I Marry
  6. Annie Get Your Gun: My Defences Are Down
  7. Annie Get Your Gun: Anything You Can Do
  8. Annie Get Your Gun: They Say It's Wonderful
  9. Pagan Love Song: Why Is Love So Crazy?
  10. Gordon MacRae Film Medley: Look For The Silver Lining: Time On My Hands/Tea For Two...
  11. Showboat: Make Believe
  12. Carousel: If I Loved You
  13. Carousel: Soliloquy
  14. Carousel: You'll Never Walk Alone
  15. Rose Marie: Rose Marie
  16. Kismet: Stranger In Paradise
  17. Lovely To Look At: Lovely To Look At
  18. Oklahoma!: The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
  19. Oklahoma!: Oklahoma!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Jason Howard does the Hollywood musical--and very well!!.......2000-10-30

This is an amazing CD. I recommend it especially for those who love Hollywood and Broadway musicals of the 1940's and 50's like "Oklahoma", "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". Jason Howard is a wonderfully talented baritone whose singing rivals that of Howard Keel and Gordon MacRae, whose songs he sings on this disc. Every song is well done, and sung with appropriate feeling. Though recorded in a studio, you'd think that "Anything You Can Do," from "Annie Get Your Gun" was from a live theatrical performance, there is so much zest in the interaction between Howard and his female partner. The selections from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" are particularly welcome, as they are seldom recorded. I can't praise this disc enough!
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    Gay: The Beggars' Opera [Excerpts]

    Manufacturer: Pearl
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000000WX2
    Release Date: 1993-01-20

    Tracks:

    1. 'The Beggar's Opera': Overture
    2. 'The Beggar's Opera': Thro'All The Employement Of Life
    3. 'The Beggar's Opera': 'Tis Woman That Seduces All Mankind
    4. 'The Beggar's Opera': If Any Wench Venus' Girdle Wear
    5. 'The Beggar's Opera': Our Polly Is A Sad Slut
    6. 'The Beggar's Opera': Can Love B e Controlled By Advice
    7. 'The Beggar's Opera': O, Polly, You Might Have Toyed And Kissed
    8. 'The Beggar's Opera': A Fox May Steal Your Hens, Sir
    9. O Ponder Well
    10. The Turtle Thus With Plaintive Crying
    11. 'The Beggar's Opera': My Heart Was So Free
    12. 'The Beggar's Opera': Where I Laid On Greenland's Coast; O What pain It Is To Part
    13. 'The Beggar's Opera': Fill Every Glass; Let Us Take The Road
    14. 'The Beggar's Opera': If The Heart Of A Man
    15. 'The Beggar's Opera': Youth's The Season
    16. 'The Beggar's Opera': Before The Barn-Door Crowing
    17. 'The Beggar's Opera': How Cruel Are The Traitors
    18. 'The Beggar's Opera': When You Censure The Age
    19. 'The Beggar's Opera': Is Then His Fate Decreed?
    20. 'The Beggar's Opera': How Happy Could I Be With Either
    21. 'The Beggar's Opera': I'm Bubbled, I'm Bubbled
    22. 'The Beggar's Opera': Cease Your Funning
    23. 'The Beggar's Opera': Why, How Now, Madam Flirt
    24. 'The Beggar's Opera': No Power On Earth
    25. 'The Beggar's Opera': Interlude
    26. 'The Beggar's Opera': When Young At The Bar
    27. 'The Beggar's Opera': I'm Like A Skiff
    28. 'The Beggar's Opera': Thus Gamesters United
    29. 'The Beggar's Opera': The Modes Of The Court
    30. 'The Beggar's Opera': In The Days Of My Youth
    31. 'The Beggar's Opera': A Curse Attends That Woman's Love
    32. 'The Beggar's Opera': Come, Sweet Lass
    33. 'The Beggar's Opera': Hither, Dear Husband
    34. 'The Beggar's Opera': Which Way Shall I Turn Me?
    35. 'The Beggar's Opera': The Charge Is Prepared
    36. 'The Beggar's Opera': Dance Of Prisoners In Chains
    37. 'The Beggar's Opera': Would I Might Be Hang'd
    38. 'The Beggar's Opera': Finale: Thus I Stand Like The Turk
    39. Lionel and Clarissa: Medley
    Musical Wonderland
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Musical Wonderland

      Manufacturer: Wea International
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Duke, VernonDuke, Vernon | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by GershwinAll Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by PorterAll Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Rodgers, RichardRodgers, Richard | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Film ScoresFilm Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      Swing GeneralSwing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Traditional Jazz GeneralTraditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Musical TheaterMusical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      Movie SoundtracksMovie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      Easy ListeningEasy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
      ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
      Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
      RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00005QDY8
      Release Date: 2001-11-20

      Tracks:

      1. Singin' In The Rain: Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
      2. Annie Get Your Gun: There's No Business Like Show Business - Howard Keel
      3. An American In Paris: 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly
      4. The Band Wagon: That's Entertainment! - Oscar Levant
      5. Kismet: Stranger In Paradise - Vic Damone
      6. Easter Parade: Easter Parade - Judy Garland
      7. Gold Diggers Of 1935: Lullaby Of Broadway - Chorus
      8. Summer Stock: Get Happy - Judy Garland
      9. The Gay Divorcee: Night And Day - Fred Astaire
      10. High Society: True Love - Bing Crosby
      11. Thousands Cheer: Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne
      12. The Barkleys Of Broadway: They Can't Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
      13. Broadway Rhythm: Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker And The M-G-M Studio Chorus
      14. Neptune's Daughter: Baby, It's Cold Outside - Esther Williams
      15. Me And My Gal: For Me And My Gal - Judy Garland
      16. Idiot's Delight: Puttin' On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
      17. Hit The Deck: Hallelujah! - Kay Armen
      18. Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
      19. Cabin In The Sky: Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters
      20. Casablanca: As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson
      21. Dr. Zhivago: Lara's Theme (Main Title) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra

      Tracks:

      1. The Wizard Of Oz: Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
      2. A Date With Judy: It's A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
      3. Kiss Me Kate: Wunderbar - Howard Keel
      4. Show Boat: Can't Help Lovn' Dat Man - Ava Gardner
      5. Going Hollywood: Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
      6. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Judy Garland
      7. Gigi: Gigi - Louis Jourdan
      8. Girl Crazy: I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland
      9. Two Weeks With Love: Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds
      10. Words & Music: The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
      11. Good News: The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson
      12. Top Hat: Check To Check - Fred Astaire
      13. The Strip: A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
      14. Romance On The High Seas: Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day
      15. Ziegfeld Follies: If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
      16. Brigadoon: Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
      17. Follow The Fleet: Let's Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
      18. The Pirate: Be A Clown - Judy Garland
      19. When The Boys Meet The Girls: Embraceable You - Connie Francis
      20. The Harvey Girls: On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
      21. The Sky's The Limit: One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

      Album Description

      This ideal Christmas gift is a collection of the very best highlights drawn from the MGM/Turner, Warners and RKO Pictures archive. It features such universally known showstoppers as Gene Kelly performing 'Singin In The Rain', Judy Garland's 'Over The Rainbow' and Howard Keel's 'Bless Your Beautiful Hide'. The collection also includes songs that have gone on to become world wide standards such as Lena Horne's 'The Lady Is A Tramp', Mel Torme's 'Sunday In New York' and Gene Kelly's 'Almost Like Being In Love'. Perfect for anyone who loves a good song and the ideal soundtrack for Christmas day. Gatefold deluxe slipcase packaging.

      Album Details

      This Compilation Presents Highlights from the Wonderful Mgm-turner, Warner Brothers and Rko Soundtracks. Great Artwork and Extensive Booklet with Photographs and Plenty of Liner Notes. The Packaging Includes a Special Limited Pop-up Booklet, So Get Your Order in Quickly...you Never Know When Supply Will Be Exhausted.
      Stranger In Your Life
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Outstanding!
      • A Brand New Fan
      • Try it, you'll LIKE it!
      • Toe Tapping for all ages
      Stranger In Your Life

      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00004YVP3
      Release Date: 2000-09-07

      Tracks:

      1. Changes
      2. Out Walkin'
      3. Stranger In Your Life
      4. The Fireman's Prayer
      5. Gettin' Even
      6. A Better Man
      7. Ready To Go
      8. Life Goes On
      9. All My Answers
      10. Don't Come Crying

      Album Description

      A contemporary album combining light rock with just a dash of country. This disc includes "The Fireman's Prayer", a musical version of a famous poem by an unknown author. The song was inspired by the tragic deaths of four Seattle Firefighters in 1995.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2001-01-29

      I am very impressed with Alex's originality and musical talents. Whether you are a country or rock fan, this CD will leave you singing the songs and bring a smile to your face. THE FIREMANS PRAYER is a touching tribute to those who risk their lives everyday to keep us safe. One of the best CDs I have ever purchased.

      5 out of 5 stars A Brand New Fan.......2000-10-12

      I am a new listener to Alex's music, and am impressed with his talent and ability. The songs are fun and romantic, written obviously with much thought and feeling. This is great new music for anyone, but especially for those who enjoy country music and adult contemporary. This artist is headed for big things....

      5 out of 5 stars Try it, you'll LIKE it!.......2000-10-10

      I recently purchased this CD and was quite impressed by the depth of the producion. Alex has created a very enjoyable listening experience. The fireman's prayer in particular is a soulful, stirring piece. give it a try, you won't be disapointed!

      5 out of 5 stars Toe Tapping for all ages.......2000-10-07

      I have the album, and am pleasantly surprised at the lyrics of each song. They have a great deal of substance, not found in many songs today. I am especially impressed with the Firemans Prayer and love to listen to it.

      Album Review:

      1. Strangers & Angels
      2. Sunday Morning Hymns [Enhanced]
      3. Super Hit Set
      4. Swingin' Into Christmas
      5. Tango In Durango
      6. That'll Flat Git It 19 [Import]
      7. The Darkside
      8. THE DEAL IS DONE
      9. The Incomparable Charley Pride
      10. The One and Only Waylon

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