Country Heaven

Country Heaven

ASIN: B0000DD785

Track Listings

1. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) - Hank Williams

2. I'm Movin' On - Hank Snow

3. Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline

4. Just Call Me Lonesome [Live] - Jim Reeves

5. Shotgun Boogie - Tennessee Ernie Ford

6. Wondering [New Stereo Recording] - Webb Pierce

7. Always Late (With Your Kisses) - Lefty Frizzell

8. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right - Waylon Jennings

9. 'Til I Can Make It on My Own [Live] - Tammy Wynette

10. It's Only Make Believe [New Stereo Recording] - Conway Twitty

11. Hello Walls [New Stereo Recording] - Faron Young

12. King of the Road - Boxcar Willie

13. Sixteen Tons - Merle Travis

14. Husbands and Wives [New Stereo Recording] - Roger Miller

15. There Won't Be Anymore [New Stereo Recording] - Charlie Rich

16. Act Naturally [New Stereo Recording] - Johnny Russell

17. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town [New Stereo Recording] - Johnny Darrell

18. Candy Kisses - George Morgan

19. Take This Job and Shove It [New Stereo Recording] - Johnny Paycheck

20. Let's Think About Living [New Stereo Recording] - Bob Luman

Country Heaven,Various Artists,K-Tel Entertainment,Country,Country & Western,Country Collections,Pop,Traditional Country,V/A Compilations

Free
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HEAVENLY

Sweetest voices ever!

Awesome

Soothing and thought provoking

Pure Crystal

Free
Chris Dodd , Fiona Pears , Anthony Chadney , Ben Crawley , Christopher Robson , and Raoul Platt
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002RUAAQ
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

I Am The Day
Stay With Me
Voca Me
A Song Of Enchantment
Ave Verum
Do Not Stand At My Grave
When A Knight
A New Heaven
I Vow To Thee My Country
Lament
Twilight
Be Still My Soul
Adoramus

Amazon.com

English composer Robert Prizeman has taken a conventional English boy's choir--usually a haven for sweet songs and ecclesiastical renderings--and made them contemporary without selling out any of their intrinsic charm. Their stacked choral voices and lead sopranos, dressed up with electronica rhythms, synthesizers, and strings still sound like they could be coming from the church balcony, even while they exude an Enya-like appeal. While there are adaptations of Gregorian chants and Sibelius hymns, most of the songs are Prizeman originals based on those styles, with texts often drawn from Latin Liturgy. Except for the chilled romanticism of "Stay With Me," and the rhythm driven "Adoramus," whose chorus sounds like a Harry Potter incantation, few of the songs on Free have the anthemic pop appeal of "Salva Me" or "Vespera" from previous albums. Instead, Prizeman has opted for a more serene sound on Free, even with their first video from the disc, the yearning "I Am the Day." Some of it, like Prizeman's setting of a Walter de la Mare poem on "A Song of Enchantment," gets lugubrious. But most of Free floats on gentle soprano breezes, intrinsically innocent, even if the boys might be smoking cigarettes behind the altar. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

HEAVENLY.......2007-06-19

This cd is like listening to a heavenly choir. "Free" is an awesome audio experience. It can turn a stressful day into a calm evening.

Sweetest voices ever!.......2007-06-16

I happened across this CD at Borders and was able to listen to it! One of the sweetest and heavenly CDs ever! I bought two: one for myself and one as a gift.

Awesome.......2007-01-04

I never knew that young boys could have such wonderful voices, almost angelic. The music is very relaxing and haunting at times, but that's what makes it a good album to hear to. The harmonies were so beautiful. To all choir fans, this is a must-have album.

Soothing and thought provoking.......2006-02-23

Libera is an amazing group of boys and Robert Prizeman really knows how to put everything together. My favorite songs on "Free" are Voca Me, Stay With Me, Adoramus, I Am the Day and Twilight. Each time I listen to this disc, another song seems to start growing on me. This was my first Libera CD (I have since bought Luminosa, Libera and Visions) and at first I liked the faster more upbeat songs but as time went on I started to really love the softer ones like Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep (beautifully done by Ben Crawley and Joseph Platt). The soloists are lovely with clear and pure voices, and the chorus just swells with harmonies. This is choir music for people who hate choir music.

Pure Crystal.......2006-02-20

Like Luminosa, this is incredible. I can only compare it to the beautiful, pristine, classical pieces of antiquity, such as Vivaldi's Spring and Bach's many ethereal melodies. It's beautiful.

Heaven Bound: The Best of Bluegrass Gospel

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Loves Bluegrass Gospel
Awesome
One of the BEST
Heaven Bound
finally

Heaven Bound: The Best of Bluegrass Gospel
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Time Life Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000A1HTX
Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

Get In Line Brother (If You Want To Go Home) - Earl Scruggs
Precious Memories - Bill Monron And His Blue Grass Boys
God's Coloring Book - The Country Gentlemen
How Great Thou Art - The Osborne Brothers
Vision Of Mother - Ralph Stanley/Judy Marshall/Alison Krauss
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Talk About Suffering - Ricky Skaggs
Land Of Beulah - The Isaacs
Prayer Bells Of Heaven - Jimmy Martin
Green Pastures - Emmylou Harris
The White Dove - The Stanley Brothers
I'd Rather Live By The Side Of The Road - Mac Wiseman
Were You There? - Bill Monroe
On The Sea Of Life - Quicksilver
Working On A Building - The Seldom Scene
Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem - Ralph Stanley
Across The Miles - IIIrd Tyme Out

Customer Reviews:

Loves Bluegrass Gospel.......2007-03-26

My husband and 19 year old daughter Love this album.
I even enjoy too! lol
If you enjoy bluegrass and old time gospel, you'll enjoy this album.

Awesome.......2007-01-10

I'm not a big bluegrass fan but my husband is. I bought this for him for a stocking stuffer and it has turned out to be a very good cd. I would recommend this to anyone.

One of the BEST.......2005-01-29

This CD is such a blessing... Gospel Bluegrass at it's best.

Heaven Bound.......2004-02-28

The Best Bluegrass Gospel I've Ever Heard A Must Own For Any Fan Of Good Old Timey Music Down Home Tunes An Instant Classic

finally.......2003-09-14

Finally, a great bluegrass gospel collection that covers the classics and modern favorites. This is beautiful stuff and really powerful. All the legends are here.

Number One in Heaven: The Extended Mixes

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the boys from Logo finally get a single release

Number One in Heaven: The Extended Mixes
Nemesis Rising
Manufacturer: Curb Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2007-03-13

Customer Reviews:

the boys from Logo finally get a single release.......2007-06-29

The gay twin brothers who made it big on Logo with their own reality show about coming out while pursuing a recording career have finally released their first single. And no, it is not a cover version of the classic Sparks new wave synth track. It's an original, and it is produced by none other than writer/producer Desmond Child, an openly gay man who was responsible for a whole lot of songs on Cher's 1980s come back rock albums. Here, though, it's ALL about the dance music. The blend of mixes goes from disco house to tribal to my favorite, the electro pop house Dave Aude mix. Tracks are:

1. soul seekers mix (7:16)

2. dave aude mixshow (5:58)

3. bronleewe & bose mix (5:53)

4. tracy young extended club mix (6:49)

5. tracy young extended video mix (6:51)

6. almighty mix (6:41)

Inside Your Heaven (A.Carlsson/P.Nylén/S.Kotecha)/ Independence Day

Average customer rating:

You need to hear the songwriter!
good price!
Good and getting better
Closest you can to Perfection
bEST CHOICE FOR AMERICA 1995!!!!!! SO REFRESHING!

Inside Your Heaven (A.Carlsson/P.Nylén/S.Kotecha)/ Independence Day
Carrie Underwood
Manufacturer: RCA
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Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

Inside Your Heaven
Independence Day

Customer Reviews:

You need to hear the songwriter!.......2007-01-02

If you like Independence Day then you'll love Gretchen Peters who wrote it and has a great CD out called Halcyon
and is releasing a new CD this spring.Learn why those in the UK just adore this gifted writer......she is quite the lyricist.

good price!.......2006-12-31

i liked this cd it was a good mix of artists songs sung by Carrie underwood!

Good and getting better .......2006-11-29

This song is OK but I expect that Carrie can do better or at least I hope so. America thought she was better than Bo Bice so I am expecting her to prove it with her new CD coming out.

Closest you can to Perfection.......2006-08-13

First off I hate country music, but Carrie Underwood is the only exception.Another reviewer said "The next best voice of perfection" and they were right. She has got the sweetest voice and we all know she really can sing naturally and without the help of computers.She sings two songs: "Inside Your Heaven/Independence Day"

"Inside Your Heaven" is her single from American Idol.
Im not sure exactly what the song means but it is beautiful.

"Independence Day" is the song she sang at her audtions and during the show.This is a touching song, it deals with domestic Violence or abuse, but you really have to listen to the words,for those of you who haven't gotten the chance to here the song it is not dark and deppresing, actually it's quite lovely.

I strongly encourage everyone to buy her first album
"Some Hearts".You will get your moneys worth.

bEST CHOICE FOR AMERICA 1995!!!!!! SO REFRESHING!.......2006-03-16

Absolutely a positive influence for our young people!!! I cherish her music, what a wonderful young woman with an amazing
voice...whatever she sings!!! The next best voice of perfection!

DEBUT ~ Nathan Gunn - "American Anthem" from Ragtime to Art Song / Kevin Murphy

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okay
A promise about to be fulfilled
Amazing collection - amazing voice.
Amazing recordings
First Rate Singing!

DEBUT ~ Nathan Gunn - "American Anthem" from Ragtime to Art Song / Kevin Murphy
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Customer Reviews:

okay.......2007-01-05

I heard wonderful things about this recording... but was a little disappointed. It is good, but nothing spectacular.

A promise about to be fulfilled.......2006-12-17

Not all of EMI's Debut seeries make it to the U.S., but since this one features an American singer, it did (as did the one featuring rising pianist Jonathan Biss). Nathan gunn is certainly well kn0wn now, after high-profile Met appearances in The Magic Flute and Harbison's An American Tragedy. The past few years have seen him mature, even though his voice will never be heroic. Gunn is very well suited to songs, although he makes a moving (and physically handsome) Billy Budd.

Her he sounds a little stiff, and he cannot carry off the numbers that re comic (Bolcom's Fur) or popular (Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?), but his straightforward masculinity works extremely well in Gene Scheer's Holding Each Other, he has enough poetry for Barber's Sure on This Shining Night, and just enough savoir faire for Rorem's Early One Morning. The voice itself isn't intrinsically beautiful, which may in the end mean that Gunn falls behind young counterparts like Gerald Finley and Simon Keenlyside, both of whom he resembles. Even so, this is a nice debut, and one can say that gunn's promise is being fulfilled.

Amazing collection - amazing voice........2006-02-22

Nathan Gunn has chosen a collection of mostly obscure songs and has applied his remarkable baritone voice to music not usually in the operatic repetoire. What results is a CD of depth, some humor, and extraordinary listenability. It's nice to see one of my favorite opera stars branch out. Bravo!

Amazing recordings.......2006-01-02

I first listened to this recording at the recommendation of a voice teacher and I am eternally grateful. I strongly recommend this album. Nathan Gunn is an extremely talented singer. As a singer myself (also a baritone like Nathan Gunn) I find much in his voice to model.

Nathan Gunn has an extremely beautiful voice, superb technique and execution, and has a very natural sound. There is an old steriotype of opera as sounding forced or artificial, but Nathan Gunn does a great job of avoiding this. He does a great job of communicating the "story" of the song to the listener, and I frequently found myself taken to the world of the song. Listening to many of his songs are like opening a good book and Nathan Gunn takes you there.

Highly recommended.

First Rate Singing!.......2005-12-20

I only recently discovered Mr. Gunn, but after hearing this recording, it makes me wonder why his name has eluded me for so long. Simply put, Nathan Gunn sings like a god! His voice is pure, and hypnotically beautiful to listen to. Turn on this CD and you will be wrapped in the most luxurious blanket of sound--his phrasing is impeccable, and his dynamics are wonderfully varied without being affected. His recording of Barber's "Nocturne" is haunting. "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" shows he isn't afraid of low notes, and the ending has some of the most spectacular high notes I've ever heard from a baritone. The Copland songs are also well done, as are the two John Jacob Niles selections. I wasn't familiar with Gene Scheer's songs prior to this CD, but they are all quite remarkable, though most especially "Lean Away" and "American Anthem." This is the best addition to my CD collection in a long time. I'm only saddened by the fact he doesn't have more recordings available. Mr. Gunn, I know you're busy with your opera schedule, but for those of us who can't make it to New York to see you in person, please record another CD!

Bluegrass From Heaven: The Essential Gospel Collection

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Solid Collection of Bluegrass Gospel
Mediocre
Mediocre
Nice, but "Essential"?
Bluegrass From Heaven

Bluegrass From Heaven: The Essential Gospel Collection
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Cmh Records
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ASIN: B0000010T9
Release Date: 1995-05-23

Tracks:

Somebody Touched Me - Carl Story
Just A Little Talk With Jesus - Bluegrass Cardinals
Go Down Yonder, Moses - Eddie Adcock Band
I Saw The Light - Carl Story
I Am A Pilgrim - Merle Travis
I'm Using My Bible For A Roadmap - Don Reno And Bill Harrell
These Hands - Mac Wiseman
Life's Railway To Heaven - Donna Stoneman
A Beautiful Life - Bass Mountain Boys
Tramp On The Street - Betty J. Robinson And The Nashville Grass
The Lord's Last Supper - Don Reno And Bill Harrell
Great Speckled Bird - Jim And Jesse McReynolds
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Dust On The Bible - Mac Wiseman
I'll Meet You In The Morning - Grandpa Jones And Brown's Ferry Four
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The Fourth Man - Carl Stroy
White Dove - The Osborne Bros.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Jim And Jesse McReynolds
Unclouded Day - Betty J. Robinson And The Nashville Grass
The Story Of Pharisees - Bass Mountain Boys
What Would You Give In Exchange For Your Soul? - Lester Flatt And The Nashville Grass
Living Waters - Eddie Adcock And Martha
Palms Of Victory - Betty J. Robinson And The Nashville Grass

Product Description

1. Somebody Touched Me - Carl Story 2. Just A Little Talk With Jesus - Bluegrass Cardinals 3. Go Down Yonder, Moses - Eddie Adcock Band 4. I Saw The Light - Carl Story 5. I Am A Pilgrim - Merle Travis 6. I"m Using My Bible For A Roadmap - Don Reno And Bill Harrell 7. These Hands - Mac Wiseman 8. Life"s Railway To Heaven - Donna Stoneman 9. A Beautiful Life - Bass Mountain Boys 10. Tramp On The Street - Betty J. Robinson And The Nashville Grass 11. The Lord"s Last Supper - Don Reno And Bill Harrell 12. Great Speckled Bird - Jim And Jesse McReynolds 13. I"ll Fly Away - The Osborne Bros. 14. Dust On The Bible - Mac Wiseman 15. I"ll Meet You In The Morning - Grandpa Jones And Brown"s Ferry Four 16. I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling - The Osborne Bros. 17. The Fourth Man - Carl Stroy 18. White Dove - The Osborne Bros. 19. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Jim And Jesse McReynolds 20. Unclouded Day - Betty J. Robinson And The Nashville Grass 21. The Story Of Pharisees - Bass Mountain Boys 22. What Would You Give In Exchange For Your Soul? - Lester Flatt And The Nashville Grass 23. Living Waters - Eddie Adcock And Martha 24. Palms Of Victory - Betty J. Robinson And The Nashville Grass

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Solid Collection of Bluegrass Gospel.......2004-11-10

There was a time when gospel music was a staple of both country and bluegrass music. Live concerts would feature at least one set devoted entirely to gospel music. This 65-minute disk features twenty-four tracks from the CMH stable of artists. Several of these songs were written by the artist like Merle Travis' "I Am a Pilgrim," Don Reno's "I'm Using My Bible for a Roadmap" and "The Lord's Last Supper," and Eddie Adcock's "Living Waters." [For years, Adcock was the banjo player for the Country Gentlemen. Here he performs with his wife Martha.] Most of the songs are covered by artists who did not make the songs famous, but yet still offer a heart-felt performance like Carl Story's rendition of Hank Williams' "I Saw the Light" and Jim and Jesse McReynolds' version of "Great Speckled Bird," a song more closely identified with Roy Acuff. All told, this is a solid collection of bluegrass gospel played and sung with conviction. Hallelujah! RECOMMENDED

Mediocre.......2003-02-01

This sounds more like a "country gospel quartet" collection. For a much better bluegrass collection, try Rounder's "25 Years of Bluegrass." Much better gospel bluegrass CD's are Ricky Skaggs' "Soldier of the Cross" and The Isaacs' "Increase My Faith" or "Pieces of Our Past."

Mediocre.......2003-02-01

For a much better bluegrass collection, try Rounder's 25 Years of Bluegrass. Much better gospel bluegrass CD's are Ricky Skaggs' Soldier of the Cross and The Isaacs' Increase My Faith or Pieces of Our Past.

Nice, but "Essential"?.......2003-01-05

This is an enjoyable listen, but "essential" seems a bit much, given that it lacks some of the greatest bluegrass gospel musicians, folks like the Country Gentlemen, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Stanley Bros, Bill Monroe, and Ricky Skaggs (esp. his earlier albums). Buy it, enjoy it, but move beyond the "essential" if you want the best.

Bluegrass From Heaven.......2000-03-19

To me, gospel music should be simple and heartfelt. This CD has certainly accomplished that! I couldn't wait to play it on my computer; now it travels with me in my van. These songs take me back to a simpler time when the message didn't get masked by the music. The sincerity of the artists comes through their voices and their fingers in such a way that I really get lifted by their talents. For any Christian and/or bluegrass lover, this album is a must! I would love to find more like this one ... I keep huntin'...

Average customer rating:

The Pirates Are Back!!!!
An Amazing Album From Start To Finish.

Heaven and a Dixie Night
Pirates of the Mississippi
Manufacturer: Cbuj Ent
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ASIN: B000JBWWBA
Release Date: 2006-11-07

Tracks:

Drinkin' Money
Kickin' Up Dust
Heaven and a Dixie Night
Fish Bait
Is That Country Or What
When Love Is Meant To Be
A Nickel's Worth Of Your Love
Rollin'
I Wouldn't Change a Thing
Me
Gravy
A Snowman In Birmingham

Album Description

Signed to Capitol Records in 1989, Prates of the Mississippi scored their first hit with Hank Williams' 'Honky Tonk Blues'. Over the next few years, the Pirates scored five Top 40 singles, including their signature hit 'Feed Jake' and were named ''New Vocal Group or Duo of the Year'' at the ACM's in 1990. Now after a decade off (spent writing songs for the likes of Montgomery Gentry, Alabama, Rascal Flatts, Jamie O'Neal and Clay Walker), the band is back and ready to re-launch their career. Every song has been written by group leaders Rich Alves and Bill McCorvey and the album was produced by the band and renowned producer/engineer John Kelton (Billy Ray Cyrus, Alan Jackson, Terri Clark, Faith Hill).

Customer Reviews:

The Pirates Are Back!!!!.......2006-12-27

All I can say is WOW!!! What a great CD from start to finish. With catchy songs like "Kickin Up Dust" and "Gravy" this is one of the best. I had a tear in my eye on "A Snowman In Birmingham". It's good to see them back!!!

An Amazing Album From Start To Finish. .......2006-11-09

This is the one! In the true spirit of Pirates, this album is a fun filled journey from start to finish. "Kickin' Up Dust" is an amazingly addictive song that I can't get out of my head! "Drinkin' Money" & "Fish Bait" are equally catchy while "Snowman in Birmingham" & "Heaven and a Dixie Night" are destined to be classics. In its entirety, this album is well worth the purchase. If you are a country fan, or just a music lover - this is not your typical country album- then by all means GET THIS ALBUM!!! The Pirates are back and coming on strong.

Average customer rating:

I waited for this for five years
Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE!
ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS
SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!
A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever
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The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford
The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Steve Barton
The Phantom Of The Opera: Entr'acte - Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Phantom Of The Opera: Masquerade - The Company
The Phantom Of The Opera: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Sarah Brightman
Aspects Of Love: Aspects Of Aspects - Orchester Der Vereinigten Buehnen Wien
Aspects Of Love: Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
Aspects Of Love: Seeing Is Believing - Michael Ball/Ann Crumb
Aspects Of Love: The First Man You Remember - Kevin Colson/Diana Morrison
Aspects Of Love: Anything But Lonely - Sarah Brightman
Aspects Of Love: Chanson D'Enfance - Sarah Brightman

Tracks:

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Joseph's Coat - Maria Friedman/Richard Attenborough/Donny Osmond
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Close Every Door - Donny Osmond
By Jeeves: Travel Hopefully - John Scherer/Martin Jarvis/Don Stephenson
By Jeeves: When Love Arrives - Steven Pacey/Diana Morrison
By Jeeves: Half A Moment - Sarah Brightman
Sunset Boulevard: With One Look - Glenn Close
Sunset Boulevard: New Ways To Dream - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Year - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
Sunset Boulevard: Sunser Boulevard - Alan Campbell
Sunset Boulevard: As If We Never Said Goodbye - Glenn Close
Whistle Down The Wind: Whistle Down The Wind - James Graeme/Lottie Mayor
Whistle Down The Wind: Cold - Everly Brothers
Whistle Down The Wind: No Matter What - Children/Adult Chorus
Whistle Down The Wind: The Nature Of The Beast - Marcus Lovett/Lottie Mayor
The Beautiful Game: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Beautiful Game: The Beautiful Game - The Company
The Beautiful Game: Our Kind Of Love - Hannah Waddingham
The Beautiful Game: Dont Like You - Josie Walker/David Shannon
The Beautiful Game: Let Us Love In Peace - Josie Walker/Omagh Youth Community Choir

Tracks:

Oh What A Circus - David Essex
Memory - Betty Buckley
The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman/Steve Harley
All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Cliff Richard
Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
Any Dream Will Do - Donny Osmond
Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman/Jose Carreras
As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand
The Perfect Year - Dina Carroll
With One Look - Petula Clark
You Must Love Me - Madonna
The Heart Is Slow To Learn - Kiri Te Kanawa
A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste - The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra
Whistle Down The Wind - Tina Arena
No Matter What - Boyzone
The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones
Try Not To Be Afraid - Boy George
Pie Jesu - Charlotte Church

Tracks:

Make Believe Love - Wes Sands
Down Thru' Summer - Ross Hannaman
I'll Give All My Love To Southend - Ross Hannaman
Believe Me I Will - Sacha Distel
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969 Radio Luxembourg Commercial) - Joseph Consortium/Pete Murray
Try It And See - Rita Pavone
Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You - Time Rice And The Webber Group
Goodbye Seattle - Paul Raven
John 19:41 - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra
What A Line To Go Out On - Yvonne Elliman
Disillusion Me - Gary Band
The Ballad Of Robert And Peter - Tim Rice
Christmas Dream - Maynard Williams
It's Only Your Lover Returning/All Through My Crazy And Wild Days/Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
It's Easy For You (1977 Jungle Room Session Version) - Elvis Presley
Magdalena - Tony Christie
Buenos Aires - The Roja Rockers
Pollicle Dogs And Jellicle Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Mungojerrie And Rumpleteazer (Live At The Sydmonton Festival 1980) - Gemma Craven
I Could Have Given You More - Petula Clark
I've Been In Love Too Long - Marti Webb
Benedicite - The Stephen Hill Singers

Album Description

Disc 1: Selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and Song and Dance

Disc 2: Selections from Starlight Express, Requiem, Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love

Disc 3: Selections from Joseph nad the Amaziong Technicolor Dreamcoat, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Beautiful Game

CD 4: 1. "Oh What a Circus" --David Essex 2. "Memory" - Betty Buckleey 3. "The Phantom of the Opera" -Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley 4. "All I Ask of You" --Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard 5. "Love Changes Everything"--Michael Ball 6. "Any Dream Will Do"--Donny Osmond 7. "Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)"--Sarah Brightman, Jose Caerras 8. "As if We Never Said Goodbye"--Barbra Streisand 9. "The Perfect Year"--Dina Carroll 10. "With One Look" --Petula Clark 11. "You Must Love Me" 12. "The Heart Is Slow To Learn" --Kiri Te Kanawa 13. "Whistle Down the Wind"--Tina Arena 14. "A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing To Waste"--The Metal Philharmonic 15. "No Matter What"--Boyzone 16. "The Vaults of Heaven"--Tom Jones and Sounds of Blackness 17. "Try Not To Be Afraid"--Boy George 18. "Pie Jesu"--Charlotte Church

Disc 5: (All tracks available for the first time) 1. "Make Believe Love"--Wes Sands 2. "Down Thru' Summer"--Ross Hannaman 3. "I'll Give All My Love to Southend"--Ross Hannaman 4. "Believe Me I Will"--Sacha Distel 5. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 1969 Luxembourg Radio Commercial--The Jospeh Consortium, Pete Murray 6. "Try It and See"--Rita Pavone 7. "Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You"--Tim Rice and the Webber Group 8. "Goodbye Seattle"-- Paul Raven 9. "John 19:41"--The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra 10. "What a Line To Go Out On"--Yvonne Elliman 11. "Disillusion Me" --Gary Bond 12. "The Ballad of Robert and Peter"--Tim Rice 13. "Christmas Dream" --Maynard Williams 14. "It's Only Your Lover Returning/All through My Wild and Crazy Days/Don't Cry for Me Argentina--Julie Covington 15. "It's Easy for You" (1977 Jungle Room Session version)--Elvis Presley 16. "Magdalena"--Tony Christie 17. "Buenos Aires"--The Rioja Rockers 18. "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats"--Andrew Lloyd Webber original demo 19. "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" (Live at Sydmonton Festival 1980)-Gemma Craven 20. "I Could Have Given You More"--Petula Clark 21. "I've Been in Love Too Long"--Marti Webb 22. "Benedicte"-- Stephen Hill Singers

Customer Reviews:

I waited for this for five years.......2006-06-30

Between Amazone, Ebay and Napster, I don't usually buy CDs anymore, and I usually wait till I can buy them cheaper "new and used". When this set came out, I was excited, mainly by Disc 5, but wasn't going to spend $70 on it. I waited till it was cheap enough, and got it for Father's day this year.
It was worth the wait.

The concept is great. The packaging is great. The recording is great. Disc five is really cool for an ALW aficionado. There are a few real gems on it; my favorites are Petula Clark's "I Could Have Given You More" and "Benedicite."
I've always thought "Gus the Theatre Cat" made a great medley on the piano with "Unexpected Song" and "I DOn't Know How to Love Him," but wished there was an alternate lyric to match the other two songs. Now that I know there *is*, and it's a good lyric, it's a dream come true.
The melody of "Benedicite" is one of my favorites from _Sunset_ (the book mis-identifies it as "SUrrender"; it's actually "The Lady's Paying" and "Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering"). The lyrics are the canticle from Daniel 3, which comes up every odd Sunday in the Divine Office, so it's nice to have cool music to sing it with.

I haven't bought _By Jeeves_ or _THe Beautiful Game_ yet, to it was great to sample them.

There are other parts of the CD taht aren't found in my collection. I like CD 4 "The Hits."

But the selections on CDs 1-3 don't make sense.

First, any self-respecting ALW fan has the Original London Cast of _Phantom_, so six tracks are totally useless. Why not draw from the Canadian cast with Colm Wilkinson? Or pull out some obscure recordings never published.

Why two different tracks with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything", yet they're hardly any different?

On Disc 5 is "It's Only Your Lover Returning," sung by Julie Covington. It's an early draft of the song (Lloyd Webber and Rice went through several suggested titles) and quite nice. The very thing one expects on a Boxed Set.
So why have the Julie Covington "Don't Cry for Me" on disc 1?? The only difference is a few words, but it's otherwise identical. Why not Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone or Madonna?

The _Evita_ section is otherwise the best, choosing a sample from each major recording, though I'd have chosen slightly differently (as above).

There is a great selection of "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" from the Sydmonton festival, using the original music that was changed when _Cats_ went to Broadway_. It would have been nice if they'd included more recordings from Sydmonton, like the original lyric of "All I Ask of You" shown on the second DVD to the _Phantom_ movie.

With so many great actress-singers who've played Norma Desmond, why does the collection beat us over the head with Glenn Close?

Paul Miles Kingston must be set for life in royalties, for the number of albums the original recording of "Pie Jesu" has appeared on. "Amigos Para Siempre" is nice, but it reminds me of Shari Lewis's "The Song that Doesn't End," especially when it's been used on so many compilations.

In short, this is a great collection for the obscure material, if you can get it cheap. But for a boxed set, it's a poor sampling, drawn mostly from the most familiar recordings.

Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE! .......2006-01-10

Please beware they made a mistake on this. It's actually the shortened Ray Shell version of STARLIGHT EXPRESS from the original 1984 London cast - NOT the El Debarge single from 1987 like it says on the box. I don't know how they let that goof pass. Sorry to Ray Shell. Having said that, this is an outstanding compilation of Lloyd Webber's greatest hits.

ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS.......2005-03-21

Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. Some of his awards include three Grammies, a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a bunch of Tony awards. But perhaps most of all, Lloyd Webber is responsible for bringing the musicals and the theatre appealing to the wide audiences, who in different circumstances would not consider seeing a musical. The secret of his success is probably the mixture of beautiful and catchy melodies, interesting subject matter (though some, like Starlight Express, are too thin) and grandiose staging.

Over the years many compilations of his work have emerged. In the late 80-is and early 90-is it was the "Encore" series and lately the one-disc collection called "Gold". The one in question here can be considered one of the best currently on the market. First, it includes a 3-disc selections from all of his shows, minus the latest one, i.e., "The Woman in White", which, considering the triviality of the score, is no great lost. The fourth disc covers some of his most known songs sung by the famous artists. Then, there is the fifth disc with previously unreleased material, most of which are the songs ALW wrote with Tim Rice for various artists during the 70-is. The disks are all neatly packed in a hardcover book that features 67 pages of pictures and text with information about each of ALW's shows. One of the other assets here is the perfect sound quality, since all of the tracks have been digitally remastered.

Here are my basic impressions and comments regarding the material on the discs:

* Disc #1 has the selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats" and "Song & Dance". The Superstar material mostly comes from the Concept Recording. Although the songs sound beautiful as always, their orchestration is a bit dated now. Only Steve Balsamo's "Gethsemane" from the 1996 revival cast has a modern rock sound. "Evita" comes with the material from all of the major recordings: London, Broadway and the movie productions, as well as the Concept album. No objections here; since this is one of ALW's most satisfying works, every song is just perfect, although Patti LuPone, the Broadway and overall the best Evita, is left with only a couple of lines. With the selections from "Cats", however, I have some doubts. A plus to the choice of the "Jellicle ball" impressive orchestral sequence from the 1998 movie version and "Mister Mistoffelees" from the 1981 London cast. One of the best known ALW's songs, "Memory", also comes from that album. It's a pretty version and Elaine Paige's rendition cannot be matched, but why include this when the definite version, featuring an 80-piece orchestra and Elaine Paige with much better interpretation, can be found in the same movie version. Thusly, one has to buy Elaine Paige's latest 2-disc compilation "Centre Stage: The very best of Elaine Paige" to get that one. And "Gus the theatre cat" is more a recital than a song, so there was not much point in including that. Marti Webb brings her vocal charm to the "Song & Dance" sequence, Sarah Brightman sings "Unexpected song" with her famous soprano, but as much as I like her version, Bernadette Peters, who was in this show on Broadway is strangely left out here.

* Disc # 2 starts with "Starlight Express". This was never one of my favorite ALW's shows; the plot is even lighter than in "Cats" and the 1984 original cast recording is terribly dated. Yet, here we have one terrific duet, "I am starlight" from the original together with three songs from the later revivals and it seems that fresh orchestrations were just the thing Starlight needed. My favorite remains a touchy ballad, "Next time you fall in love". "Requiem" is the most solemn of all ALW's compositions, written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. Placido Domingo's tenor rides together with the chorus all the way through the strong "Hosanna", only to be joined by Sarah Brightman in the final moments of this song. She then gives an echoing deliverance of "Pie Jesu". What can be said of ALW's next show, "The Phantom of the Opera"? A phenomenon in its own right, it's easy to see from the six numbers included here why this is one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. The cast, the music, the story - everything is perfect. Although "Aspects of love" was never a popular hit, it does have some of the most beautiful love melodies ALW has ever written. "Love changes everything" sung by Michael Ball is probably one of the best tunes ever about love. The rest of the selected material here has a dreamy love flavor and the melodies find their way into your brain in the best Lloyd Webber way.

* ALW's first musical, "Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was more successful in its revival form than the original from the 70-is. The three songs included here are sung by the show stars, Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond. Maria Friedman was not a lucky choice to play the narrator, as the track from the 1998 movie version shows. "By Jeeves" was ALW's only big flop when it came to the stage in the 70-is. The 1995 revival sounds much better though, full of funny numbers in the best manner of the musical comedy. "Travel hopefully" remains one of the show's highlights on this compilation. "Sunset Boulevard" comes next. "Sunset" remains for me one of Webber's best scores; lush and beautiful. I listen to the original cast recording with Patti LuPone all the time. However, here most of the songs are performed by Glenn Close. A big mistake. If you've ever listened the American premiere recording with her, you'll know what I am talking about. She may have a strong stage presence, but her vocal abilities are too limited, and her aggressive approach to the role lacks any subtlety. Therefore, the two big numbers from this show, "With one look" and "As if we never said goodbye" are ruined by the fact she can't sing. The same goes for the American Joe Gillis, who was played by Alan Campbell. Luckily, Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson, the original Norma and Joe from the London production, make their brief entrance here with the "Perfect year"; enough to show how better they are. The funny thing is, on the jacket and inside of it, Glenn Close and Alan Campbell are credited as performers in this song as well. If this was a mistake on ALW's part, it was a good one. The next ALW's show, "Whistle down the wind" was never a critic's dear and yet the audiences rushed in to see it in London. The score brings back ALW to his rock and roll roots of the seventies and the story is quite interesting. But the selections here are not the happiest, since the cast recording boasts with much better songs. And finally, "The Beautiful Game". Again, we have one of those ALW's shows that is worth in its individual parts rather than as a whole. "Our kind of love" and "Let us love in peace" are two catchy ballads. The latter is a nice amalgam version not available elsewhere. The two other tracks here I could live without.

* Disc # 4 has the songs from all the above shows performed by different artists. The assembled tracks have their pros and cons. For example, we have some previously unreleased stuff, like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operettic rendition of "The heart is slow to learn", or a stunning and epic "A kiss is a terrible thing to waste" from "Whistle down the wind", performed by The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra. Then again, what was the point in including almost identical tracks as the ones on the previous disks? So we have Michael Ball again singing "Love changes everything" with only a bit different orchestration; Sarah Brightman comes out again with the same Phantom duets, but only with the different male singers. It would be much more appropriate to include tracks from the Toronto Cast of the Phantom, with Colm Wilkinson. Other pop deliverances (Tina Arena's "Whistle down the wind", Barbra Streisand's "As if we never said goodbye", Boyzone's "No matter what" and many more) were wisely chosen. Patti LuPone is again nowhere to be found and Petula Clark's "With one look" sounds too worn-out.

* The last disc is probably the one that will be of most interest to Lloyd Webber aficionados. It consists of entirely previously unreleased material ALW for the most part wrote for various artists during his early years, with Tim Rice. Some of these tunes, not successful as a singles, were later used in his shows. Thus "Down thru' summer" became "Buenos Aires"in Evita, "Try it and see", an unsuccessful attempt for the Eurovision was used for "King Herod's song" in "Superstar" and so on. Some of these songs are nicely made pop songs: "Make believe love", ALW's first recorded composition, for which he provided the lyrics; "Goodbye Seattle", sung by Paul Raven, who later became Gary Glitter; "Come back Richard, your country needs you", from a never made musical, sung here by Tim Rice, or Latin flavored "Magdalena", with Tony Christie singing. My all time favorite here is a song called "It's easy for you", sung by none other than Elvis Presley himself. Lloyd Webber and Rice sent him a demo recording that he accepted and recorded this live version a couple of weeks before he died. It's amazing to hear how his voice remained in the perfect shape. Also, there is a track of Andrew Lloyd Webber singing "Policle dogs and Jellicle cats" while plying the piano. His voice doesn't sound bad at all.

Taken as a whole, this compilation makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present to any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, or just anybody interested in some of the best tunes from the modern era of the musical theatre; despite the flaws I mentioned above. To the former, it may just be the final addition for the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection.

SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!.......2003-01-19

"Evita." "Sunset Blvd." "Starlight Express." "Jesus Christ Superstar." "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." "Requiem." "Aspects of Love." The man who is the most recognized composer in the history of the musical theatre, the man who has won more Tonys than any other composer, the man who boasts the best-selling show of all time ("The Phantom of the
Opera") and the longest-running show of all time ("Cats"), the man whose homes are filled with three Grammys, five Oliviers, a Golden Globe, and Oscar and too many other honors and hosannas to mention, the man knighted in 1992 certainly doesn't need an introduction. Now Decca Broadway pays tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Now and Forever," a spectacular 5-CD set compiled and produced by Sir Andy himself. It's cheaper than a
ticket to "The Producers" ... and more much exciting. This treasure trove contains highlights from all of Webber's shows, and a bonus disc of tunes sung by Betty Buckley, Barbara
Streisand, Jose Carreras, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Madonna, Tom Jones, Petula Clark, even Elvis! A must for lovers of theatre---and good music.

A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans.......2002-05-21

This five-CD collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's career is fantastic. It leaves virtually no stone unturned. I have no doubt that diehard Webber fans will love this, especially for the 5th disc entitled "From the Vaults." This disc alone is worth the price as it contains tunes never before heard by the typical fan. Who knew Elvis did a Lloyd Webber tune?!? I didn't! Also the tune "Benedictine" which the composer wrote for his most recent marriage is not only pretty, but it has the same medley as "The Lady's Paying" from "Sunset Blvd." which I found highly enjoyable. Another great track is the composer himself singing a cut song from "Cats" entitled "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats" which has the same tune as "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats," but to hear Sir Andrew sing is a blast...he sounds a lot like Al "Year of the Cat" Stewart.
The cuts from the musicals are great but are likely owned by ALW fans as they are on the original cast albums. And I'm glad that there were tunes included from the composers most recent efforts which have yet to make it beyond London (Whistle Down the Wind, Beautiful Game).
My only complaint is the inclusion of way too many tracks by Sarah Brightman. She must've received a great divorce settlement that included having tunes on any ALW collection until the end of time!! Her interpretations of some of the tunes were limp and uninspired. I would've much rather heard casts from around the world rather than yet another song by this disdainful soprano! How about Colm Wilkinson's version of "Music of the Night" from the original Canadian cast of "Phantom"? Or Michael Crawford's version of "Unexpected Song"? What? No Betty Buckley from "Sunset Blvd."? And of course there are songs you KNOW are going to be on the collection before you even listen to it as they have been on EVERY ALW collection for the past decade or so.
A great collection but too much Sarah Brightman!

Breath Of Heaven: A Christmas Collection

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A Breath of Heaven
Country singer Vince uses orchestra for Christmas album
Vince at his best
Great Christmas Album!
A voice as clear as the stars...

Breath Of Heaven: A Christmas Collection
Vince Gill & the Patrick Williams Orchestra
Manufacturer: Mca Special Products
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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

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O Little Town Of Bethlehem
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It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Blue Christmas
O Holy Night
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
A Cradle In Bethlehem
Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song)
O Come All Ye Faithful

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Following The Key, Gill's hardest country album to date, the Christmas album Breath of Heaven turns so far in the other direction it hardly seems like the same man's work. Don't expect steel guitar and fiddles here: This is pure symphonic pop and a kind of ode to the cinematic string arrangements--not of Nashville, but of Nelson Riddle, or the classic seasonal recordings of Bing Crosby. The selection is tasteful if conservative, though Gill sings every chestnut expertly and even digs a bit deeper on the religious material. The only surprise is the Amy Grant-composed title cut, the album's one undeniably soulful moment. If you're looking for lush and easy-swinging holiday mood music, brimming with the sentiments of the season, you've found it. --Roy Francis Kasten

Customer Reviews:

A Breath of Heaven.......2007-01-05

Vince IMHO is Americas's premier country baladeer in general, with this compilation of him crooning popular Christmas songs, he rightly joins others (Frank, Nat,Bing etc.) that have also added to all our Christmas's over the years; this album is a must in this category of Christmas standards.

For the most part I like the blend of combining the orchestra with Vince's voice, but because I am biased to wanting to hear more Vince, on some songs the Orchestra is a bit overshadowing. I bought six for stocking stuffers :-)

Country singer Vince uses orchestra for Christmas album.......2005-11-14

Vince, with is high tenor voice, is one of the finest singers that country music has ever poroduced - however, this album is not a country album. It is a wonderful Christmas album that should appeal to fans of easy-listening music by the likes of Andy Williams and others.

This was Vince's second Christmas album and (like the first) Vince sticks mainly to famous songs, being careful to avoid those that he included on his earlier album (Let there be peace on earth). The only unusual songs here are the title track (written by Amy Grant, who eventually married him and who has recorded three brilliant Christmas albums of her own), It's the most wonderful time of the year (which doesn't appear on Christmas albums as often as it deserves) and A cradle in Bethlehem (another excellent song that could do with greater exposure).

Vince is in superb voice throughout with the orchestra providing tasteful backing on every track. So, once you get over any initial surprise at hearing Vince supported by an orchestra instead of Nashville musicians, this album is exactly what you'd expect - brilliant.

Vince at his best.......2004-12-15

This is by far the best Christmas album I have ever heard and my wife has made me buy tons of them. I am not a great reviewer of music, I don't play or sing and I can't read music, but I know good music when I hear it. This is not your traditional country star's album. It is just one classic christmas song after another. I love the rendition of Blue Christmas.
So if you want a really good Christmas album, this is for you.

Great Christmas Album!.......2004-08-24

Nothing can match Vince Gill's voice. If you are considering buying a new Christmas CD this year, discover Vince. His style is smooth, clear and perfectly on key!! The spirit of Christmas comes through loud and clear.

Thanks Vince!

A voice as clear as the stars..........2003-12-09

A little artistic license taken with my title, but for me, a deaf person who cannot hear most tones of human speech and that includes music, Vince Gill still remains one of the few very clear artists that I can hear enough when the amps are jacked up in my car. Maybe next year, I won't be able to hear him. I don't know when those tones will go, but I am so grateful for his beautiful voice on Christmas music that I love. I especially adore his spiritual music (rather than the secular stuff) and wish he would do an album of nothing but spiritual Christmas music (hint, hint). Amy Grant's Breath of Heaven is one of the most heart-tugging songs of our generation, and was most assuredly inspired. So the combination of Grant's words and Gill's voice is spectacular.

One suggestion for the music industry. You guys keep believing the stereotype that deaf and hard-of-hearing people cannot enjoy music. You are wrong...and we are a population that will buy. But I most often choose to buy music with the words in the flyer inside the CD case. I do not have the time with my work in bioethics and education to go looking all over the Internet for the lyrics.

Again, Gill's Christmas music is a definite need for your Christmas collections.

Karen Sadler

Streets of Heaven
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Maybe her Strongest CD ever

Most solid CD since Words!

Another great Sherrie cd!!

An excellent effort

new single off cd just released

Streets of Heaven
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Maybe her Strongest CD ever.......2007-06-02

This album is great. Sherrie's voice is, like her other CDs, great. This album stands out for its songwriting. The lyrics are great. Pretty much every song is good and a lot are great. Here they are:

Singin' to the Scarecrow - a little girl gains practice for her stage career by singing to the scarecrow back on the home farm

Small Town Boy - singer regrets giving up a good country boy to chase city dreams. She now hopes he'll take her back. Good beat.

Ride Em Cowgirl - slow song wondering when the rodeo woman will quit that and pick someone to settle down with.

Driving Into the Sun - good uptempo tune about how singer was blinded by a lover when young. Good line: "in the back set of your car, I gave you more than my heart."

Fools Like Us - slow love song, sensual, singer and lover have made up after silly fighting and have a second chance.

Somebody's Somebody - good, lively number about how everyone wants a special someone

Love Unafraid - gentle song about asking a man to be with the singer without inhibition

This Town is That Small - one of Sherrie's few non-romance tunes. A funny song about gossip and backstabbing in a small town.

Remind Me - good slower tune, wistful

I'm Still Fallin - uptempo song that really moves, is about the singer's love still going strong

Streets of Heaven - title track, singer is sitting with a terminally ill little girl in hospital, wonders why God must take her so soon, plaintive without being maudlin

Like a Cat - features banjo, uptempo, singer compares self to cat that usually disappears but might stick around for a man

Heart on Ice - hidden track, good beat, singer feels great passion for her lover but feels a need to restrain it. "Neon flashing MOTEL"

Very high quality music from Sherrie. She is a real musician, too bad radio didn't see it more.

Most solid CD since Words!.......2006-01-15

Believe or not Sherrie Austin has been on and off the country scene since 1997 when her first single "Put Your Heart Into It" hit country radio to very moderate success. It was off her debut CD "Words". When I first heard the song I admit I wasn't overly impressed especially after seeing the video for the single. I figured it was just another cliché attempt to put an artist out with average talent that was inside a pretty package and sell some records. It wasn't until her the first single off her sophomore CD "Love in the Real World" was released that I started to take notice. The song was "Never Been Kissed" a catchy tune that caught my ear. I bought the single for it and the b side of the single contained the title track off her first cd and after hearing it decided to give her debut cd a listen to and as the saying goes, the rest is history. I was incredibly pleased with it, I thought the songs were well written and her voice was refreshing, part of that I think was due to the fact that she was originally from Australia, home also to rising country star Keith Urban.

I was also surprised to discover that almost every track on the album was either written or co-written by Sherrie herself which makes her music all the more appealing. Sherrie quickly became one of my favorite Artist in any genre and I vowed from that moment on to follow her career in spades.

Sherrie next two outings after words were "Love in the Real Word" and "Followin' A Feeling" respectively. Both solid efforts with some catchy and emotional, well written songs that I still listen to to this day, but just fell short of her original.

Her latest CD "Streets of Heaven" has brought back all the magic, fun, and tears and then some. The title track did extremely well on country radio and helped boost sales of the CD, no thanks to Broken Bow records. As with her previous albums almost every track on the CD was either written or co-written by Sherrie and her strength as a song writer really shine, especially on the tracks "Remind Me", the title track "Streets of Heaven" and "Ride 'Em Cowgirl" which is reminiscent of the Eagles classic "Desperado" only from the female point of view. It's a solid effort and I think anyone who enjoys good country music or music in general should give a listen to.

The reason Sherrie Austins' star has not shown as brightly as it should I think can be attributed to the fact that her record company's had a marginal amount of faith in her and as a result did very little to promote her music, that is also the reason over the course of Four albums she has been with three different record companies. However the music should speak for itself and I know that once someone picks up the sword and gives her music the exposure it deserves she will find herself perhaps among the greats of this genre. Bottom line, pick this album up and show support and hopefully Sherrie will continue surprising us for years to come.

Another great Sherrie cd!!.......2004-07-19

Sherrie Austin has to be my favorite singer...country, pop, rock, or other. She's got wonderfully written songs that are about real life without being your stereotypical whining country. This cd is great! I listen to it all the time and never get sick of it. The title song will make you cry. "Singing to the scarecrow" reminds me of "Dreaming out loud" from her last cd. It has a strong visual with it and it always makes me smile. "Ride 'em cowgirl" is an awsome song. 'Nuff said. "Somebody's somebody" is a fun song to sing along to. "This town is that small" is EXTREMELY true. I come from that kind of town! My personal favorites are "I'm still fallin'" (one of those songs you belt out in your car when you're alone) and the hidden song after "I'm like a cat". That one is just plan fun to sing on your way home from work. I highly recommend this one. If you like it, get "Love in the real world" too. I think it's her best one overall.

An excellent effort.......2004-03-30

When Words came out I was floored by this artist. Since then it seemed to me she would never again reach that level in her music again. I enjoyed her next two efforts, but they weren't quite the same. While its always unfair to compare their albums against each other, I believe she again found that magic with Streets of Heaven. This is an amazing collection of songs. If you loved Words half as much as I did, buy this. You won't regret it.

new single off cd just released.......2004-02-29

Sherrie just released a new single (Driving Into the Sun) off this CD This is just one of the great songs on the Streets Of Heaven CD . Buy this CD it is outstanding and The lady has a super voice. Every one has heard Streets OF Heaven, if you have not get it listen to it , you will become a fan there and then.

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