His Very Best

His Very Best

His Very Best

ASIN: B00006LETB

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Is There Something on Your Mind
2. Building Heartaches
3. Everything But You
4. Happiness Lives Next Door
5. I Didn't Sleep a Wink
6. Things to Remember
See all 17 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2
1. Country Willie
2. Rainy Day Blues
3. Last Letter
4. Touch Me
5. Will You Remember Mine
6. I Hope So
See all 18 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3
1. You'll Always Have Someone
2. She's Not for You
3. And So Will You My Love
4. December Day
5. Go Away
6. Night Life
See all 17 tracks on this disc

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The Very Best of Bert Kaempfert
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Bert's best
  • I'm A Kid Again
  • The Very Best of Bert Kaempfert
  • Great Artist, Great Music
  • Beautiful
 The Very Best of Bert Kaempfert
Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra
Manufacturer: Taragon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003H6W
Release Date: 1996-02-06

Tracks:

  1. Wonderland by Night (Wunderland Bei Nacht)
  2. Tenderly
  3. Now and Forever
  4. Afrikaan Beat
  5. That Happy Feeling
  6. A Swingin' Safari
  7. Magic Trumpet (Happy Trumpeter
  8. Danke Shon
  9. L-O-V-E (Love)
  10. Red Roses for a Blue Lady
  11. Three O'Clock in the Morning
  12. Spanish Eyes (Moon Over Naples
  13. Bye Bye Blues
  14. Strangers in The Night (Theme from the
  15. Lady
  16. The World We Knew (Over and Over)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Bert's best.......2007-04-10

CD is very soothing. I listen to it when I need a calming influence. Wonderland By Night is awesome.

5 out of 5 stars I'm A Kid Again.......2007-02-23

Like everyone else, I know Bert Kaempfert's music from watching Sandy Becker. I smile every time I hear it. I'm sorry that "Echo In The Night" is not on this CD, though. It was one of my favorite songs to listen to on the radio when I was a kid. It's amazing how the music stays with you after all these years.

5 out of 5 stars The Very Best of Bert Kaempfert.......2007-01-12

I am old enough to remember the Sandy Becker Show, the Match Game and several other shows that used Mr. Kaempfert's music as a theme or sound logo. The music on this CD is carefully re-mastered and sounds as fresh as it did in 1966.

If you remember my above references, too, then pay extra attention to Afrikaan Beat, That Happy Feeling and A Swingin' Safari.

5 out of 5 stars Great Artist, Great Music.......2006-11-03

This cd really exemplifies the composing and conducting talents of Bert Kaempfert. This album is cheerful with a wonderful blend of winds and strings....simply the BEST!!!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2006-07-29

Every of these songs is an absolute classic! Beautifully played, but all instrumental. This is one of my favorite CD's by far, I can't recommend this highly enough!
The Fabulous Fifties: Unforgettable Fifties (3 CD Set)
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    		The Fabulous Fifties: Unforgettable Fifties (3 CD Set)
    Perry Como , Eddie Fisher , The Fontane Sisters , The Ames Brothers , Gogi Grant , Perez Prado and His Orchestra , The McGuire Sisters , Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra and the Weavers , Pee Wee King and His Golden West Cowboys , and Don Gibson
    Manufacturer: Heartland Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000S4FV66

    Product Description

    3 CD set released by Heartland Music in 1999, contains 50 great songs from the 50s! CD 1: Sh-Boom, The Crew-Cuts. Catch a Falling Star, Perry Como. I'm Walking Behind You, Eddie Fisher. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be), Doris Day. Oh Lonesome Me, Don Gibson. The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane, The Ames Brothers. Nel Blu Dipinto di Blue (Volare), Domenico Modugno. This Ole House, Rosemary Clooney. Slow Poke, Pee Wee King and His Golden West Cowboys. Patricia, Perez Prado and His Orchestra. Love Me Tender, Elvis Presley. Be My Love, Mario Lanza. Mona Lisa, Nat King Cole. You Belong to Me, Jo Stafford. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White, Perez Prado and His Orchestra. He'll Have to Go, Jim Reeves. The Tennessee Waltz, Patti Page. Round and Round, Perry Como. CD 2: That's Amore, Dean Martin. My Prayer, The Platters. Don't Be Cruel, Elvis Presley. Rock and Roll Waltz, Kay Starr. You You You, The Ames Brothers. The Cattle Call, Eddy Arnold. Oh! My Pa-Pa, Eddie Fisher. The Wayward Wind, Gogi Grant. Sixteen Tons, Tennessee Ernie Ford. Chances Are, Johnny Mathis. The Three Bells, The Browns. Because of You, Tony Bennett. Mack the Knife, Bobby Darin. The Ting, Phil Harris. Mr. Sandman, The Chordettes. Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom), Perry Como. Heartaches by the Number, Guy Mitchell. The Purple People Eater, Sheb Wooley. CD 3: Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Four Aces. Music! Music! Music!, Teresa Brewer. Autumn Leaves, Roger Williams. April Love, Pat Boone. Tammy, Debbie Reynolds. Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy, Red Foley. Sugartime, The McGuire Sisters. Sincerely, The McGuire Sisters. Moonglow and Theme from "Picnic", Morris Stoloff. Blue Tango, Leroy Anerson and His "Pops" Concert Orchestra. Rag Mop, The Ames Brothers. Hearts of Stone, The Fontane Sisters. Little Things Mean a Lot, Kitty Kallen. Goodnight Irene, Gordon Jenking and His Orchestra and the Weavers.
    The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan
    Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
    • The best? I think not.
    • can't understand the words
    		 The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan

    Manufacturer: Sony
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    ASIN: B00004W5AD
    Release Date: 2000-08-08

    Tracks:

    1. H.M.S. Pinafore: Ov - Orch Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr/John Owen Edwards
    2. H.M.S. Pinafore: We Sail The Ocean Blue - Tom McVay/Gordon Sandison/Yvonne Barclay
    3. H.M.S. Pinafore: Never Mind The Why And Wherefore - Tom McVay/Gordon Sandison/Yvonne Barclay
    4. The Yeomen Of The Guard: When Maiden Loves She Sits And Sighs - Janine Roebuck
    5. The Yeomen Of The Guard: Here's A Man Of Jollity - Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    6. Iolanthe: Tripping Hither, Tripping Thither - Yvonne Patrick/Madeliene Mitchell/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    7. Iolanthe: The Law Is The True Embodiment - Richard Suart/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    8. Iolanthe: When I Went To The Bar - Richard Suart
    9. Iolanthe: Strephon's A Member Of Parliament! - Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    10. Iolanthe: When Britain Really Rul'd The Waves - Lawrence Richard/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    11. Iolanthe: Finale Act Two: Soon As We May - Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    12. The Pirates Of Penzance: Ov - Orch Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr/John Pryce-Jones
    13. The Pirates Of Penzance: Poor Wand'ring One - Marilyn Hill Smith/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    14. The Pirates Of Penzance: I Am The Very Model - Eric Robertson/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    15. The Pirates Of Penzance: When The Foeman Bares His Steel - Simon Masterton Smith/Marilyn Hill Smith/Patricia Cameron/Eric Robertson/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte...
    16. The Pirates Of Penzance: With Cat-Like Tread - Gareth Jones/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    17. The Mikado: If You Want To Know Who We Are - Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    18. The Mikado: The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring - Bonaventura Bottone/Eric Roberts/Deborah Rees/Thora Ker/Malcom Rivers
    19. The Mikado: On A Tree By A River - Eric Roberts
    20. Patience: The Soldiers Of Our Queen - Donald Maxwell/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    21. Patience: If You Want A Receipt For That Popular Mystery - Donald Maxwell/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    22. Patience: Am I Alone And Unobserved - Simon Butteriss
    23. Patience: If You're Anxious For To Shine - Simon Butteriss
    24. The Gondoliers: We're Called Gondolieri - David Fieldsend/Alan Oke
    25. The Gondoliers: From The Sunny Spanish Shore - Richard Suart/Jill Pert/Elizabeth Woollett/Philip Casey
    26. The Gondoliers: For Ev'ry One Who Feels Inclined - David Fieldsend/Alan Oke/Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr
    27. The Gondoliers: Take A Pair Of Sparkling Eyes - David Fieldsend
    28. The Gondoliers: Dance A Cachucha - Chor Of The D'Oyly Carte Opr

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars The best? I think not........2004-01-11

    This disc includes some songs that, while I like them, are not what people might consider the "best" of G&S. Of course, anything by G&S is good, it's still not the "best of the best."

    There has got to be something that better represents the G&S canon.

    1 out of 5 stars can't understand the words.......2004-01-08

    Don't know about those other reviewers, but I just can't make out very much of the lyrics. Maybe those folk have better CD players or better hearing, but it's pretty much a blur to me. I strongly recommend "The Ultimate Gilbert and Sullivan" instead.
    Very Best of Bill Haley
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The man who brought rock'n'roll to the world
    		 Very Best of Bill Haley
    Bill Haley & His Comets
    Manufacturer: Universal/Spectrum
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000258FG
    Release Date: 2000-08-22

    Tracks:

    1. See You Later, Alligator - Bill Haley, Bill Haley
    2. Shake, Rattle & Roll
    3. (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock
    4. Kansas City
    5. Razzle Dazzle
    6. Rock the Joint
    7. What'd I Say
    8. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
    9. Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie
    10. Johnny B. Goode
    11. Rip It Up
    12. Saints Rock & Roll

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The man who brought rock'n'roll to the world.......2005-07-30

    People will forever argue about when rock'n'roll really began and of course there is no clear answer to that question. What is not in dispute is that Bill Haley and the Comets had the first major international hit with a rock'n'roll record - the simple but immortal Rock around the clock. It wasn't actually his first big hit but its success in 1955 is generally regarded as officially marking the start of the rock'n'roll era.

    Bill Haley's roots were in country music and he began his career as a country singer - however, he experimented in various ways, taking ideas from R+B music to make his music a little different. By the time he secured a recording contract, his style had evolved into what we now know as rock'n'roll. Bill was hugely popular for a brief period in 1955 and 1956, but as Elvis took over as the leading star of rock'n'roll, record buyers quickly lost interest in Bill's music.

    Rock around the clock was the first record that Bill recorded but made little impact when first released. The follow-up, Shake rattle and roll, did much better (a top five UK hit in 1954). Subsequently, Rock around the clock was featured in the soundtrack of Blackboard jungle and was re-issued, this time becoming a number one hit in Britain and America. Bill had further international hits with Rock-a-beating boogie, See you later alligator, The saints rock'n'roll, Rocking through the rye, Rip it up and Don't knock the rock, though these records were generally more popular in Britain (where there was no obvious competitor) than in America (where there were plenty of other rock'n'roll acts emerging).

    This compilation includes all of Bill's classic hits and the best of his other recordings.
    The Very Best of Bent Fabric
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Funny and Bouncy
    • Brent Fabric's Alley Cat et al.
    • Happy Memories
    • Another Cool Cat From Denmark
    • The very best of Bent Fabric
    		 The Very Best of Bent Fabric
    Bent Fabric & His Piano
    Manufacturer: Taragon
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000003H7F
    Release Date: 1997-01-14

    Tracks:

    1. Alley Cat
    2. Markin' Time
    3. Chicken Feed
    4. That Certain Party
    5. The Happy Puppy
    6. Sermonette
    7. Goofus
    8. Organ Grinder's Swing
    9. The Old Piano Roll Blues
    10. Titena
    11. The Drunken Penguin
    12. Alley Cat Dance (With The Alley Kittens
    13. Never Tease Tigers
    14. Can't You See
    15. The Sweet Charity Theme
    16. Lovebirds
    17. The Pink Elephant

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Funny and Bouncy.......2007-01-20

    Hearing this Piano style is a Curious Upbeat Tempo.
    A very nice muzac thing to have playing for effect.

    5 out of 5 stars Brent Fabric's Alley Cat et al........2005-08-09

    I've been wanting to hear this song again for the last 10 years, I think. I ordered it recently and I should get it next week. I remember hearing this song when I was about 12-years old, one bright sunny Spring morning while I was reading my English homework and it was branded in my brain forever. It's such a fun tune and I recognized others that I also love when I played the little 30-sec. samples. Like the lady before me said, in those days life was definitely simpler.

    Thanks Amazon for getting music that I thought was lost forever. I found some other CDs from the 50's and 60's that I will order in the near future, you can't get these in stores anymore. Aren't CDs fun ???

    4 out of 5 stars Happy Memories.......2005-04-12

    When I was a child, my father would play Bent Fabric for me, particularly The Happy Puppy LP. We would dance around and giggle! For whatever reason, that silly music made me happy!

    5 out of 5 stars Another Cool Cat From Denmark.......2003-03-08

    My parents are from Denmark as is Bent Fabric. I Grew up listening to Bent Fabric Albums. "Alley Cat" and "Don't Tease the Tigers". Here it is 30 plus years later I hear the Alley Cat via an email sent by a friend wishing me a happy friday. What wonderful memories the song brought back to me. Absolutely Love it! Thank you for having a CD I can buy with such happy tunes!

    5 out of 5 stars The very best of Bent Fabric.......1999-12-14

    I used to listen to Bent Fabric as a child (the Alley Cat album) and have been looking for some or all of the music from that album ever since CD's were made. I am so glad to finally be able to order this CD at last. The music is happy and definitely reminds me of simpler times.
    Brava, Jessye!: The Very Best Of Jessye Norman
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • JESSYE DOES JUSTICE TO GERMAN
    		 Brava, Jessye!: The Very Best Of Jessye Norman

    Manufacturer: Philips
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000041FI
    Release Date: 1996-07-23

    Tracks:

    1. La Vera Costanza: Dove Fuggo
    2. Les Nuits D' Ete: Villanelle
    3. Un giorno di regno: Non San Quant'io Nel Petto - Non Vo'quel Vecchio, Non Son Si Sciocca
    4. Wesendonk - Lieder: Schmerzen
    5. Four Last Songs: Beim Schlafengehen
    6. Zueignung
    7. Dido and Aeneas: Thy Hand, Belinda - When I Am Laid In Earth
    8. Ariadne auf Naxos: Es Gibt Ein Reich
    9. Des Knaben Wunderhorn: Wer Hat Dies Liedlein Erdacht?
    10. Des Knaben Wunderhorn: Das Rheinlegendchen
    11. Des Knaben Wunderhorn: Urlicht
    12. Widmung
    13. Erlk
    14. En Forme De Habanera: Vocalise-de
    15. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
    16. Les Nuits D'ete: L' Inconnue

    Tracks:

    1. Faster, Higher, Stronger

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars JESSYE DOES JUSTICE TO GERMAN.......2002-02-13

    I like the sound of German sung from Jessye Norman's lips. There is dignity and tragedy, sorrow in song. But listening to it now it is wunderkind. She projects powerfully and playfully. We should hear more of her on PBS.
    At His Very Best
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      		At His Very Best
      Stanley Holloway
      Manufacturer: Castle/Pulse
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000C84MD
      Release Date: 2003-11-03

      Tracks:

      1. Lion & Albert
      2. Join The The Chorus/Lily Of Laguna
      3. My Missus
      4. Albert & The Eadsman
      5. Any Old Iron
      6. I Thought Mebbe I Would
      7. Bachelor Gay
      8. Albert Comes Back
      9. What Care I
      10. While Strolling In The Park
      11. 'old In The Ark
      12. My Old Dutch
      13. Brahn Boots
      14. Many Happy Returns
      15. Sometimes I'm Happy
      16. Marksman Sam
      17. Honeysuckle & The Bee
      18. Three Ha'pence A Foot
      19. Watcher Knocked 'Em In The Old Kent Road
      20. Join The Navy
      21. Pick Up Tha Musket
      22. Down At The Old Bull & Bush
      23. Sam Drummed Out
      24. If I Should Plant A Tiny Seed Of Love
      25. Jubilee Sovereign
      26. Where Did You Get That Hat
      27. One-Each A-Piece All Round
      28. If You Were The Only Girl In The World
      29. Galloping Major
      30. Sam's Party Pt.1
      31. Sam's Party Pt.2
      32. Gunner Joe
      33. No Lika The War
      34. Guarding The Gasworks
      35. Two Lovely Black Eyes
      36. Albert Evacuated
      37. 'alt Who Goes There
      38. Same Goes To It
      39. Careless Talk
      40. Liza/Pickin' All/Kennedy Street
      Drift Away With Dobie Gray: His Very Best
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Good Solid Dsic
      • Very BEST of Dobie Gray
      		 Drift Away With Dobie Gray: His Very Best
      Dobie Gray
      Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000002ZAJ
      Release Date: 1996-07-23

      Tracks:

      1. The 'In' Crowd
      2. Drift Away
      3. The Time I Love You The Most
      4. Sweet Lovin' Woman
      5. Lovin' The Easy Way
      6. Good Old Song
      7. Mississippi Rolling Stone
      8. Love Is On The Line
      9. There's A Honkey Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)
      10. So High (Rock Me Baby And Roll Me Away)
      11. Can You Feel It
      12. Loving Arms
      13. Watch Out For Lucy
      14. If Love Must Go
      15. Find 'Em, Fool 'Em & Forget 'Em (Extended Version)
      16. You Can Do It
      17. Sharing The Night Together

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Good Solid Dsic.......2000-03-25

      While I was Happy to Get Drift Away His Vocals are Strong thru out this set.His Voice fits the Material very well.

      5 out of 5 stars Very BEST of Dobie Gray.......2000-03-10

      I bought this CD mainly for Drift Away, but there are so many other songs that are just awesome. These songs are just awesome, if you like the song drift away you should buy this CD for sure, you will like the rest of the songs. TRUST ME!
      At His Very Best
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		At His Very Best
        Stan Kenton
        Manufacturer: Gvc
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Classic Big BandClassic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Contemporary Big BandContemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Orchestral JazzOrchestral Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        JazzJazz | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000067URH
        Release Date: 2006-08-29

        Tracks:

        1. Artistry Jumps
        2. Artistry in Rhythm
        3. Body and Soul
        4. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
        5. And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
        6. Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy
        7. Easy Street
        8. Artistry in Boogie
        9. I'm Going Mad for a Pad
        10. Tampico
        11. Balboa Bash
        12. Gotta Be Gettin'
        13. Solitude
        14. Intermission Riff
        15. Come Back to Sorrento
        16. On the Sunny Side of the Street
        17. I Been Down in Texas
        18. Painted Rhythm
        19. Travelin' Man
        20. Peg O My Heart

        Tracks:

        1. Loverman
        2. I've Got the World on a String
        3. Concerto to End All Concerto, Pt. 1 & 2
        4. Willow Weep for Me
        5. Yesterdays
        6. After You
        7. Rhythm Incorporated (Capitol Punishment), Pt. 1 & 2
        8. Spider and the Fly
        9. Minor Riff
        10. Down in Chi-Hua=Hua
        11. April in Paris
        12. How High the Moon
        13. Don't Worry About Me
        14. Soothe Me
        15. I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out
        16. If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight
        17. Theme to the West
        18. Elefy for Alto
        19. Artistry in Harlem Swing
        20. Peanut Vendor
        The Very Best of Otis Williams and His Charms: Ivory Tower
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Finally A Charming Collection
        		 The Very Best of Otis Williams and His Charms: Ivory Tower
        Otis Williams & the Charms
        Manufacturer: Collectables
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
        Doo WopDoo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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        1. The Very Best of Otis Williams and His Charms: In Paradise, Vol. 2

        ASIN: B0000AKCIP
        Release Date: 2003-11-25

        Tracks:

        1. Heaven Only Knows
        2. Happy Are We
        3. Bye Bye Baby
        4. Please Believe In Me
        5. My Baby Dearest Darling
        6. Who Knows
        7. The First Time We Met
        8. Hearts Of Stone
        9. Two Hearts
        10. When We Get Together
        11. Bazoom (I Need Your Lovin')
        12. Ling, Ting Tong
        13. That's Your Mistake
        14. Ivory Tower
        15. I'd Like To Thank You Mr. D.J.
        16. Blues Stay Away From Me
        17. Walkin' After Midnight
        18. One Kind Word From You
        19. Dynamite Darling
        20. United
        21. Could This Be Magic
        22. The First Sign Of Love
        23. Don't Wake Up The Kids
        24. My Prayer Tonight
        25. Silver Star

        Album Description

        A Cincinnati vocal group, Otis Williams & the Charms landed a #1 R&B hit for almost ten weeks in 1954 (also hitting #15 on the Pop charts) with "Hearts of Stone," a song which has become a "standard" of the Doo Wop genre. Otis Williams continued to record for King until 1963, after which he recorded country tunes as Otis Williams & The Midnight Cowboys until the late 1960s.

        Album Description

        One of the best known classic Doo Wop songs of all-time 'Hearts Of Stone' was recorded by Cincinnati vocal group, Otis Williams & The Charms in 1954. The group was a mainstay on the R&B charts in the 1950s. Otis Williams continues to perform and as a deserving true pioneer of R&B, was inducted into the United Group In Harmony Hall Of Fame in 2000. 'Ling, Ting, Tong', 'Two Hearts' and 'Ivory Tower', included in this collection, were all top ten hits for Otis Williams & The Charms. 25 tracks. Collectables 2003.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Finally A Charming Collection.......2004-01-28

        Collectables Records rather dramatic recent improvement over past years when it was the low-rent district of re-issue labels still has a ways to go (is it really necessary to have their website prominently placed four times in this package, including on the disc itself???), but they've finally gotten their act together as far as remastering, hiring the great Little Walter DeVenne, increasing the amount of songs per disc and upgrading their packaging to respectable levels. They still don't include a discography, recording and release dates, or sidemen which is vital to this era of music, and while the two pages of liner notes by Victor Pearlin attempt to fill in the blanks, an extra page with the necessary recording info would've been easy to compile and include - hence the one star deduction.

        That said, this is the first Charms collection that legitimately qualifies as a Greatest Hits disc and for that fans have to be grateful. You get a full twenty-five songs, from their somewhat ragged beginnings in '53, when the group is woefully out of tune behind then-16 year old lead Otis Williams (who even then sounds fully confident) to the dawn of the next decade, a period in which vocal groups reigned thanks in part to their contributions including the massive 1954 hit "Hearts Of Stone" which made them stars.

        Because Otis Williams was always the focale point of the act, the Charms actually went through many incarnations through years, most of which are addressed here in chronological order. Only two latter year minor hits from the early 60's aren't included, which is strange considering they too were cut for King Records (the rest these came out on DeLuxe, a King subsidiary). But otherwise this disc is the most in-depth look into the career of the Charms and has a great cross-section of material that was their trademark, as they hit with everything from the pop balladry of "Ivory Tower" to the uptempo "Two Hearts" in mid-decade when white America was turned on to these sounds.

        The Charms were unique among R&B vocal groups however in that while they found themselves frequently covered by white pop acts, as was the practice of the day and looked back upon with disdain today for "stealing" the thunder of the black originals, the Charms actually were often found covering other artists themselves. Their biggest hit came from the Jewels (a looser, rougher, but more atmospheric version), and the Charms smoother, polished style plus greater distribution made it, not the original, the crossover hit. They also snatched half the action on the Five Keys novelty "Ling Ting Tong", swiped "Bazoom" from Leiber & Stoller's studio group The Cheers, and even cut a version of Patsy Cline's country hit "Walkin' After Midnight", doing uniformly good jobs on all of them, but perhaps detracting from their legacy amongst R&B purists.

        By the end of the disc they show that while they might not have been the most groundbreaking group they were always very capable and had many equally stellar originals that went unheard by most. The great "Don't Wake Up The Kids" shows them goofing on an adult party like junior league Coasters, while "My Prayer Tonight" is a startlingly good sophisticated ballad that still has firm roots in R&B. Overall this collection is quite thorough and consistantly entertaining with some nice lost gems amongst the hits - the group singing on "Blues Stay Away From Me" is a thrilling highlight to discover for example. Far more than just a group that attained lasting notice from one huge smash and nothing more, this is irrefutable proof the Charms were rock solid for a long stretch of time when the sounds of rhythm and blues vocal harmony was dominant.

        Considering how long it took for someone to put out a comprehensive Charms CD, and considering it comes from a company with a history of doing a shaky job on these things, this is uniformly classly and (pardon the pun) a charming surprise.

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