Some Summer

Some Summer

Some Summer

ASIN: B0000A4GA5

Track Listings
 
1. Some Summer
2. Somebody Will
3. You Can Hear a Heartbreak
4. Don't Try to Find Me
5. Things Like That
6. What It'd Do to My Heart
7. That Ole Blacktop
8. Bus to Birmingham
9. You Might Think About Me
10. First Man in Her Life

Some Summer,Kelsey Dimarco,Wreckless Ent.,Country,Country & Western,Pop
Leontyne Price Sings Barber
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • a voice teacher and early music fan
  • An American Voice of the Century
  • An Essential Barber Disc
  • Price sings songs and arias written for her!!!
  • Fab voice, OK music
 Leontyne Price Sings Barber

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ASIN: B000003FNF
Release Date: 1994-05-10

Tracks:

  1. Hermit Songs, Op.29: At Saint Patrick's Purgatory
  2. Hermit Songs, Op.29: Church Bell At Night
  3. Hermit Songs, Op.29: Saint Ita's Vision
  4. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Heavenly Banquet
  5. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Crucifixion
  6. Hermit Songs, Op.29: Sea-Snatch
  7. Hermit Songs, Op.29: Promiscuity
  8. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Monk And His Cat
  9. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Praises Of God
  10. Hermit Songs, Op.29: The Desire For Hermitage
  11. Sleep Now, Op. 10, No. 2
  12. The Daises, Op. 2, No. 1
  13. Nocturne, Op. 13, No. 4
  14. Nuvoletta, Op. 25
  15. Knoxville: Summer Of 1915
  16. Antony And Cleopatra: Give Me Some Music
  17. Antony And Cleopatra: Give Me My Robe

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Early in her career, Leontyne Price formed an artistic liaison with Samuel Barber that resulted in his composing the female lead in Antony and Cleopatra for her. The disastrous premiere of that opera prevented Price from making a complete recording--a tragic loss in my opinion. She did record excerpts, however, and we at least have this disc to document these and the many other Barber works that she performed with incomparable artistry. Opera singing being what it is, Price didn't often have the chance to sing in English, so these performances are not only historically important, they are uniquely communicative as well. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-28

Samuel Barber(1910-1981), an American composer who studied piano, composition and singing at the prestigious Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. His works adhered largely to a lyrical, Romantic style within a loosely Classical framework. He left a rich legacy of more than 100 songs(only 37 published) and 3 operas in addition to many instrumental works...
Only a few of Barber's song texts come from American sources; more often he chose the work of Irish or English writers. He was drawn to 'Knoxville: Summer of 1915', a reflection of the American poet James Agee, because for him it vividly evoked his own childhood. With hints of blues and gently shifting rhythms, "Knoxville" is a mature expression of Barber's artistry as a musical poet and a master of orchestral color.
"The Hermit Songs" were first performed by Leontyne Price, soprano, with the composer at the piano at the Library of Congress, Washington,D.C..pn October 30, 1953. They are a setting of anonymous Irish texts of the eighth to thirteenth centuries written by monks and scholars. They are small poems,thoughts or observations, some very short, and speak in straightforward, droll, and often surprisingly modern terms of the simple life these men led, close to nature, to animals and to God.
I think a brief quote from one of my favorite of these Hermit songs sums up the kind of prose contained in most all of them: from 'The Monk and his Cat' :Pangur, white Pangur, How happy we are Alone together, Scholar and cat. Each has his own work to do daily; for you it is hunting, for me study......'
The music on this disc is well executed, and if you are a Barber advocate, it's a great collection of his song material. I happen to like MOST of his music, but it's for me a 'mood ' thing. He was born very close to where I live, so I guess I feel a kinship of sorts. I do think that he is one of the 'greats' in contemporary music!

5 out of 5 stars An American Voice of the Century.......2005-10-09

While there is no question that Leontyne's opulent voice - here young and lustrous in the "Hermit Songs" recital (1953!) would have been a magnet for any composer, her affinity for Barber is clear, and his for her. The studio recording of the "Hermit Songs" has a better acoustic, but this one is just as thrilling in interpretation, and a bit less studied - and it has the two James Joyce settings, as well.
The "Knoxville" is beautifully judged - soft and swinging to start, then opening up into the drama and poetry of the middle and late sections. The Eleanor Steber original commission will always set the standard, but Price expands it that much farther, with longer phrases, and an ineffable langour that both she and Steber identified as the "Southern" stamp on this music. It's universal, as far as I am concerned, but it exalts and breaks the heart at the same time. Agee and Barber drink from the same fountain here.
I have never heard the entire "Anthony & Cleopatra", again written for Price, so I can't judge the work as a whole, just these two numbers. I have a special affection for the first scene, however - "Give Me Some Music" shows Price, in her absolute vocal prime, complete mistress of color and mood, and the motive, "My man of men" reappears in her final, regal, death scene. When she sings "O happy horse/ who bears the weight of Antony!" - I swear, my hair curls, no matter how many times I hear it.
In short, gotta have it.

5 out of 5 stars An Essential Barber Disc.......2002-03-13

What a fabulous collection of music by Samuel Barber. Leontyne Price is at her absolute best in the songs. The entire Hermit Songs are here with four others. These recordings are of particular interest since Ms. Price performs with Samuel Barber at the piano. It is interesting to compare these recordings to the latter ones sung by Cheyrl Studer with John Browning at the piano for tempo changes.

The recording of Knoxville: Summer of 1915 is arguable the best of those available. Ms. Price sings with great sensitivity and Thomas Schippers and the New Philharmonia provide excellent support. Ms. Price said that Knoxville reminded her of her own childhood, and her commitment to the music comes through. I have the recording of Knoxville sung by Eleanor Steber, who commissioned this work, but I have always regarded the Price recording as the one to have.

The two excerpts from Antony and Cleopatra are of great interest since Ms. Price sang the role of Cleopatra at the premiere in 1966. Her performance here, also conducted by Schippers, is wonderful. The transfer to CD of these recordings is excellent. Perhaps the only down side is that the Hermit Songs were performed before an audience so there is applause between each song. After a while, this becomes monotonous. This disc is a must for anyone interested in Barber's music, and in particular for Knoxville.

5 out of 5 stars Price sings songs and arias written for her!!!.......2001-12-05

This CD on which Leontyne Price memorializes many of the songs and arias composed by Sam Barber with her in mind should be in every collection of those who appreciate Barber's vocal music and the magnificent voice of one of the world's greatest singers of the 20th century. The collaboration of Barber and Price on the "Hermit Songs" and others reveals the composer's affection for the singer and the singer's understanding of the dramatic intent of the word and music. Alone, Price's interpretation of "Knoxville: Summer of 1915" is worth the price of the CD; it is singularly exquisite and cannot be matched! Price brings unmatched beauty, power, and understanding to the arias from "Anthony and Cleopatra" -- an opera composed with her voice in mind. It is indeed sad that Price never recorded "Vanessa," nor the song cycle "Despite and Still," nor the hauntingly beautiful "Sure on this Shining Night." You will not be disappointed if you buy this CD.

3 out of 5 stars Fab voice, OK music.......2001-08-07

What is it that everyone seems to adore about Samuel Barber's music for voice. The man clearly wrote some absolutely divine orchestral pieces, there's no disputing that. But his vocal work seems to be lackluster. Hermit Songs is an example of modern classical music at it's worst. Disjointed, unmelodic, and difficult to follow. Price who's diction is fabulous on the later Knoxville piece is mushy durin the Hermit Songs, her voice is young and fresh, but not particularly glorious. She does deserve praise however for her promotion of American Music

Knoxville 1915 is a much better piece than Hermit songs and has more lyrical moments, but it still sounds so modern. If it has just been an orchestral piece it might've been fabulous but that is unfortunately not the case. It's almost as if Barber wrote a piece for orchestra and wrote a seperate piece for voice and just joined them, whether they made sense together or not. Unlike Hermit Songs, Price's performance more than makes up for the lack of brilliance in the music. Her diction is amazingly clear, even Callas would be jealous and her voice soars, where the music allows her to at least.

The selections from A+C are worty enough, another unreal performance by Price, one wonders if there was a better interpretor of American Music ever, maybe Steber. These works are more traditional sounding and thus go over better, but they seem a bit bland, without Price infusing them with energy this listener would have lost interest
Songs by Stephen Foster, Vol. 1-2
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Time Capsule
  • Unexpected
  • An album to treasure
  • A classic recording of American songs
  • The sessions of sweet silent thought stirred
 Songs by Stephen Foster, Vol. 1-2

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ASIN: B000005IYE
Release Date: 1992-05-28

Tracks:

  1. Songs By Stephen Foster: Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
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  3. Songs By Stephen Foster: Was My Brother In The Battle?
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  7. Songs By Stephen Foster: Wilt Thou Be Gone, Love?
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  9. Songs By Stephen Foster: Ah! May The Red Rose Live Alway
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  11. Songs By Stephen Foster: Beautiful Dreamer
  12. Songs By Stephen Foster: Mr. & Mrs. Brown
  13. Songs By Stephen Foster: Slumber My Darling
  14. Songs By Stephen Foster: Some Folks
  15. Songs By Stephen Foster: We Are Coming, Father Abraam, 300,000 More
  16. Songs By Stephen Foster: Linger In Blissful Repose
  17. Songs By Stephen Foster: There Are Plenty Of Fish In The Sea
  18. Songs By Stephen Foster: Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
  19. Songs By Stephen Foster: The Soiree Polka
  20. Songs By Stephen Foster: Better Times Are Coming
  21. Songs By Stephen Foster: Katy Bell
  22. Songs By Stephen Foster: The Hour For Thee And Me
  23. Songs By Stephen Foster: Summer Longings

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Time Capsule.......2006-11-30

The voices and instruments, like the songs, are straight from the mid-19th century. If you want to be transported back in time 150 years to a wonderful parlor performance of Foster's songs, this is the album to do it. The voices are marvelous and trained, and one must imagine that the strict phrasing and style are what one would have expected at the time. The cheap upright piano is perfect.

But the one perfect moment for me is the ONLY good extant rendition of "Was My Brother in the Battle?". Accompanied on a harmonium or pump reed organ, if this song doesn't tempt a tear, you simply aren't a romantic.

Very highly recommended.

3 out of 5 stars Unexpected.......2005-11-26

Quality of this recording is fantastic! Performances are superb! However, they don't fit being an example of Foster's music and times. I was expecting banjos and a Mississippi Sound - therfore, very, very disappointed in this CD and consider and a waste of money. Be sure to LISTEN to a few examples to match what you are looking for and what the CD offers. I, unfortunately did not listen before I bought. I rate this low only because my expectations were shattered. This IS a fine CD if opera styles are ok for an example of this southern, 1800's composer's work.

5 out of 5 stars An album to treasure.......2004-09-23

The landmark Library of Congress album, now on enhanced CD. Years
ago, I went on a six-months field assignment to a remote area of
Africa, where I could take only what music I could carry in a vest
pocket. I chose a tape player and two albums: a recital by Perlman
and this album on tape, and was content. If you love American
music, sung poetry, beautiful singing and deeply moving musicality,
this is an album you will treasure for a lifetime.

5 out of 5 stars A classic recording of American songs.......2004-08-22

What can I say that hasn't already been said below? I only wanted to reiterate how wonderful this album is and assure the reader the sound is spectacular on CD. This is a live recording, and intentionally so, as the idea was to create a "parlor" experience as these were parlor songs to be sung by family and friends around the old upright piano. I especially liked the comment about the upright piano which, indeed, does croak and clank throughout the performance adding a note of "authenticity" without becoming obtrusive.

If only Ms. DeGaetani had graced my parlor...

5 out of 5 stars The sessions of sweet silent thought stirred.......2003-11-22

I have never heard such unadulterated extraworldy sound emanate from two human voices and what would otherwise be firewood (the period instruments played by Gilbert Kalish). It stirs profound patriotism and a deep sentimentality for our early days when a civilized people pined to find virtue by examining its own body-- the north and the south, the small town, the simple flag, and the beauty of gentile manly and womanly love expressed through equisite song. There is no other music I would rather hear 'when summoning up the remembrance of things past.' The ghost of the early American parlor will prick your skin through these simple hymns and you may escape for a moment our troubled and busy times.
Oscar Hammerstein Legacy: Musicals
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    Some Summer
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      		Some Summer
      Kelsey Dimarco
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      ASIN: B0000A4GA5
      Release Date: 2003-07-29

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      1. Some Summer
      2. Somebody Will
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      5. Things Like That
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          ASIN: B0001N9ZES
          Release Date: 2004-05-18

          Tracks:

          1. 'I Was Born With A Voice And Very Little Else...'
          2. Family Background
          3. Gigli's Stage Debut And Poverty-Stricken Start
          4. Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme - Maria Zamboni
          5. Service In The Household Of Countess Spannocchi
          6. Donizetti: 'Spirto Gentil' From La Favoria
          7. Colonel Delfino, And Giovanno Zerri's Legal Agreement
          8. Cannio: O Surdato 'Nnammurato
          9. A Hospital Visit And Scholarship
          10. Mascabni: 'Ah! Ritrovarla Nella Sua Capanna' From Lodoletta
          11. Gigli Graduates And Makes His Debut; He Goes For The High B Flat
          12. Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
          13. Marriage, Rome And A Tuor To Spain
          14. Mascagni: 'Apri La Tua Finestra! From Iris
          15. A Letter From Fred Gaisberg Of HMV
          16. Mascagni: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rusticana
          17. Gigli Conquers South America, And Recieves An Offer From The Met
          18. Metropolitan Opera Debut In Mefistofele
          19. BoitoL 'Giunto Sul Passo Estremo' From Mefistofele

          Tracks:

          1. The Critics' Verdict, And More Performances
          2. Donizetti: 'Tombe Degl'avi Miei' From Lacuia Di Lammermoor
          3. Gigli's Fate Becomes Entwined With Caruso's
          4. Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurri Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
          5. Who Will Be Caruso's Sucessor
          6. Verdi: 'De'miei Bollenti Spiriti' From La Travita
          7. Life Forms A Regular Pattern, And Gigli Learns To Sing In Foreign Languages
          8. Lalo: 'Vainement, Ma Bien Aimee' From Le Roi d'Ys
          9. Manon At The Met
          10. Massenet: 'O Dolce Incanto' From Manon
          11. Catalani's Loreley
          12. Catalani: 'Nel Verde Maggio' From Loreley
          13. Summer In Italy, Then Back To New York And Some Physical Training
          14. Gounod: 'Ah! Ne Furis Pas Encore!' From Romeo Et Juliette
          15. Honorary Captain Of The NYPD
          16. Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine
          17. Flourishing Finances And Professional Rivalries
          18. Crushin Remarks; The Attraction Of Radio
          19. Sullivan: The Lost Chord
          20. A New Decade, And The Honour Of Playing Nemorino At The Met
          21. Donizetti: 'Quanto E Bella' From L'elisir D'amore

          Tracks:

          1. Debuts In Paris And London, And London's Critical Reception
          2. Flotow: 'M'Appari' (Ach! So Fromm) From Marta (Martha)
          3. Crisis: The Death Of Gigli's Mother, And Tension At The Met
          4. Departure From The Met
          5. America's Loss Is Europe's Gain
          6. Speech: Gigli In An Interview At The Savoy Hotel, London
          7. Cherished London Reviews
          8. Leoncavallo: 'No. Pagliaccio Non Son!' From Pagliacci
          9. Recording Reflects The Drama
          10. Leoncavallo: 'Suvvia, Cosi Terrible' From Pagliacci
          11. Touring, Gigli's Working Relationships, And A New Turn Of Events
          12. De Curtis: Non Ti Scordar Di Me
          13. Film Popularity, Hitler And Goebbels, And The Caracalla Tradition
          14. Puccini: 'Che Gelida Manina' From La Boheme
          15. Voice Expert John Steane's Recommendation
          16. Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme
          17. A New Recording Of Tosca
          18. Puccini: 'Recondita Armonia' From Tosca
          19. Patience And Hard Work Produce A Perfect Set Of Master Recordings
          20. Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
          21. Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
          22. Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
          23. The Recording Of Madama Butterfly
          24. Puccini: Closing Moments Of Act I, Madama Butterfly

          Tracks:

          1. War Keeps Gigli In Italy
          2. Introductory Speech To Cavalleria Rusticana By Mascagni
          3. Translation Of The Speech
          4. Mascani: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rusticana
          5. More Role Debuts, Gigli's Wartime Films, And Andrea Chenier
          6. Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurro Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
          7. John Steane's Verdict
          8. Giordano: 'Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio' From Andrea Chenier
          9. Rome Opera House Ralies Wartime Spirits
          10. Verdi: 'Teco Is Sto - Gran Dio' From Un Ballo In Maschera
          11. Verdi: 'Non Sai Tu Che Se L'anima Mia' From Un Ballo In Maschera
          12. Verdi: 'Oh, Qual Soave Brivido' From Un Ballo In Maschera
          13. Gigli's Political Affliations
          14. Verdi: 'Celeste Aida' From Aida
          15. Postwar Italy: An HMV Manager's Report
          16. Verdi: 'Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida' From Aida
          17. Covent Garden With Rina, Then A Tour Of Britain And Ireland
          18. Speech Given By Gigli After A Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
          19. The Final Phase - And No Thoughts Of Retirement
          20. Di Veroli: Ritorna Amore
          21. A Last Visit To The USA
          22. Cottrau: Santa Lucia
          23. Gigli's Death, His Obituaries, And His Place In The Tenor Lineage
          24. Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine
          AMERICAN MASTERS FOR THE 21ST
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		AMERICAN MASTERS FOR THE 21ST

            Manufacturer: INNOVA
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            SextetsSextets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
            Rouse, ChristopherRouse, Christopher | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            ElectronicElectronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer
            GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            MarchesMarches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
            Classic Big BandClassic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B0006UYOWY
            Release Date: 2005-01-11
            Some Summer's Day
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Tandy ain't ord'nary nor grotesque
            • best of the alt-country scene
            • WOW! This is a must have CD!
            		 Some Summer's Day
            Tandy
            Manufacturer: The Orchard
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            Alt-Country & AmericanaAlt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
            Roots RockRoots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
            Alt-Country & AmericanaAlt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
            ASIN: B00000IK70
            Release Date: 2000-03-21

            Tracks:

            1. The First Thing Broken
            2. Disappeared
            3. Facing Winter (Alone Again)
            4. Far From Home
            5. Hope You Had Fun
            6. Questioningly
            7. Who Knew
            8. The Metal It's Worth
            9. No Earthly Reason
            10. Shannon Goodson
            11. Ship To Shore
            12. Shine
            13. Pull

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Tandy ain't ord'nary nor grotesque.......1999-08-12

            I have had the CD for over one year. Everyone that hears it takes to it like a duck to water.

            5 out of 5 stars best of the alt-country scene.......1999-06-08

            this is the best alt-country album of the year. sweet, soulful songs (and the occasional rocker) that i listen to again and again.

            5 out of 5 stars WOW! This is a must have CD!.......1999-03-24

            I own about 3500 CD's in my collection and I would have rate Tandy's CD in my favorite top 10. Songs from the heart where the singer proudly wears his heart on his sleeve. A flair of Alt-Country with a mix of Rock leaves you wanting to hear more and more of Tandy after the CD is done playing.
            Summer Storm
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              		Summer Storm
              Tom Lamson
              Manufacturer: Tom Lamson
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
              JazzJazz | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
              ASIN: B00008TNQZ
              Release Date: 2003-03-03

              Tracks:

              1. Summer Storm
              2. Out For a Walk
              3. Ave Maria
              4. Here, There, and Everywhere
              5. Sing To Me
              6. Arioso
              7. Driving a Green Car
              8. Dance Of the Sugar Plum Fairy
              9. Letter From Home
              10. Nocturne In E Flat Opus 9 Number 2
              11. Charly and the Squirrel
              12. Gaynes Adagio (Gayneh Ballet Suite)
              13. Air On a G String
              14. Lost In Vermont

              Album Description

              "It's a beautiful recording." - Todd Hallawell, 1997 Winfield Fingerpicking Guitar Champion. Summer Storm is Tom Lamson's first album and was engineered and produced by Tom in his home studio. From start to finish it is solo fingerstyle guitar. It includes 6 original songs, several melodic classical pieces, the obligatory Beatles tune, and his arrangement of "Letter From Home," written by his favorite jazz guitarist Pat Metheny.
              Agave Summer
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                		Agave Summer

                Manufacturer: Snakewoodcharm Music
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B000CAF670
                Release Date: 2004-06-01

                Tracks:

                1. Memories
                2. Yer Drinkin' Yerself to Death Blues
                3. 190 Angels
                4. Hope
                5. Ain't Life Grand
                6. About You
                7. Love Me Up
                8. The Passenger
                9. God Packed His Suitcase
                10. Words to Tell You
                11. When You Get There

                Album Review:

                1. Sound of Country
                2. Tejano Country
                3. The Bottom Line
                4. The Echoes 1959/1960
                5. The Lighter Side of Country
                6. The Silent Kind
                7. The Very Best of Stonewall Jackson: Waterloo
                8. Times Have Changed
                9. Townes Van Zandt [Extra tracks] [Import]
                10. Two of a Kind

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