Blue-Eyed Blues

Blue-Eyed Blues

Blue-Eyed Blues

ASIN: B0002B6QH8

Track Listings
 
1. Have I Got a Heart for You
2. It's a Dirty Job
3. Blue Eyed Blues
4. That's Good That's Bad
5. Gotta Serve Somebody
6. I'll Love Them Whatever They Are
7. Hillbilly Girl With the Blues
8. 16th Avenue
9. My Old Yellow Car
10. Love Gone Cold

Blue-Eyed Blues,Lacy J. Dalton,Columbia,Country-Pop
Breakfast in Bed
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • easy, breezy...and sexy...me likes!
  • expected it to be better
  • What To Do About Joan Osborne.
  • Dissapointing Effort from a Great Singer
  • The more I listen, the more I like..... (Was: "Not as good as I'd hoped")
 Breakfast in Bed
Joan Osborne
Manufacturer: Time Life Records
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ASIN: B000O78KZG
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

  1. I've Got To Use My Imagination
  2. Ain't No Sunshine
  3. Midnight Train To Georgia
  4. Baby Is A Butterfly
  5. Breakfast In Bed
  6. Cream Dream
  7. Natural High
  8. Heart Of Stone
  9. Sara Smile
  10. Eliminate The Night
  11. Break Up To Make Up
  12. I Know What's Goin' On
  13. Alone With You
  14. Kiss And Say Goodbye
  15. Heat Wave
  16. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted

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On Breakfast in Bed, her first release on Time Life Records (yes, that Time Life) Joan Osborne tackles a crop of hand-picked soul and R&B favorites with equal parts sass and sensitivity. Long an underappreciated artist, Osborne is a performer with the wisdom to exercise vocal restraint for an effect that's more Dusty Springfield than Christina Aguilera. Her fine previous outing interpreting soul standards was aptly titled How Sweet It Is, and witness her contribution to the terrific 2002 film Standing in the Shadows of Motown, where Osborne's astute readings of "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" and "Heatwave" outshone performers like Ben Harper and Gerald Levert (happily, both songs are included here). The title track and Hall and Oates' "Sara Smile" are both canny choices that play to her strengths in delivering credible blue-eyed soul, and six new Osborne-penned songs fit neatly into the record. If her compositions pale a bit next to the classics she covers (with the sultry and slithery exception of the excellent "Eliminate the Night"), give Osborne credit for bravely placing herself side-by-side with songwriting luminaries like Holland-Dozier-Holland and Bill Withers. Breakfast in Bed makes for a leisurely listen on a sunny Sunday morning, so put up your feet and stay awhile. --Ben Heege

Album Description

Joan Osbourne's recently recorded album pays homage to the great Soul and R&B songs of the late '60s and early '70s. The album features a unique combination of unforgettable interpretations of timeless R&B classics. Her first single to radio will be "I've Got to Use My Imagination."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars easy, breezy...and sexy...me likes!.......2007-06-30

Okay, my thoughts! I dunno, it seems pretty clear Joan has been really enjoying herself lately. I'm all for that.

Speaking for myself, more times than not, Joan selects covers that are mostly new to me - on this disc, besides the 2 live tracks, I was only familiar with Midnight Train. So, generally, all the songs are new to me. Then again, I like covers and I like how Joan mixes in her own songs. She is a singer, after all! I don't think a true singer should be afraid of (or criticized for) covering songs... Admittedly, if I really had my way with Joan, I'd get her to release all those original songs that have gone unreleased over the years, but this album satisfies just as well. Simply put, it's great.

Honestly, when I first listened to the sound samples online, I wasn't quite sure what to think, but since listening to the full album, I've come to really enjoy it. I think it's an accessible album that everyone can enjoy. Joan's voice sounds unbelievably sexy and gorgeous! I don't dislike the first 2 tracks, but I could do without them at the same time. My favorites from this disc are Baby Is A Butterfly & Heart Of Stone (two originals), and Kiss And Say Goodbye (so good!). I'm not one to hum, but I've found myself randomly humming these songs (like while shopping or lounging in bed).

In any case, all the songs work and sound well alongside each other and I'm glad Joan's being more prolific and enjoying herself.

3 out of 5 stars expected it to be better.......2007-06-30

Her "How Sweet It Is" CD is one of my favorites. On that release, she's in great voice, she covers great material and I think it was very bold to do a CD of all cover tunes. I was excited to find that Joan did a new 70's style CD, but I found that this disk to be just pleasant. It is also somewhat dull... no sparkle, no WOW, no "hey you gotta hear this!". I ain't bad, but if you're tempted, start with the "Sweet" CD.

3 out of 5 stars What To Do About Joan Osborne........2007-06-30

Osborne's career has to be one of the most wasteful careers of all time. This is her sixth studio album, and it is her third in a row consisting MOSTLY of cover songs and NOT original material. Is her hand broken? Can she not write 10 original songs for one new cd? I WANT "RELISH" OR "RIGHTEOUS LOVE". At least the songs not written by her were new songs.

That said, I think Osborne is an excellent vocalist, but her vocals have been squandered by re-doing classic r&b, blues and soul songs. I have to admit that some of her successful covers on "Breakfast In Bed" came in unexpected places. When I looked over the titles I thought, "There's no way she's going to pull off Gladys Knight & The Pips's "I've Got To Use My Imagination", but there she was giving it a fresh coat of new paint. This didn't carry over to the other Gladys Knight & The Pips hit "Midnight Train To Georgia". To me, it was a lifeless interpretation of the original. Likewise, Bill Withers's "Ain't No Sunshine" was a rather bland interpretation. "Natural High" by Bloodstone was unfamiliar to me, so I couldn't compare the original with what Joan had done, but the song was okay, not great. "Breakfast In Bed" is eluding me. I'm not sure if it is a cover song because I've never heard it before. Hall & Oates's "Sara Smile" was treading on dangerous ground for me since I am a huge fan of theirs. I was not amused by the original take of a song about a woman being sung by a woman. Again, Osborne didn't bring anything new to the table. "Break Up To Make Up" by The Stylistics was okay. I wasn't too familiar with that song, so again, I couldn't compare. Manhattan's "Kiss And Say Goodbye" is an often covered song, and Osborne did a decent job of it. Strangely, the two songs not designed for this cd, but included as extras, tended to be some of the strongest material. Joan does a decent cover of Martha & The Vandellas' "Heat Wave" and Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" to finish off the disc.

This leaves six originals penned by Joan. I give her credit for making six songs that do sound like the genre she was going for. However, I found only two of the songs to really stand out in my mind: "Baby Is A Butterfly" and "Cream Dream". "Heart Of Stone", "Eliminate The Night", "I Know What's Going On" and "Alone With You" are all unremarkable.

So, what's it going to be? Give Joan five stars because you like her and she's a talented singer/songwriter, or give her three stars because she's not giving fans what they really want (all new material)? For me, it's the latter. I can't stress enough that after 7 years it's high time for Osborne to walk the walk and give us a full album of new material.

3 out of 5 stars Dissapointing Effort from a Great Singer.......2007-06-27

I've been a Joan Osborne fan for years and think she usually brings new life to covers. But this disc falls flat. As soulful as her voice is, she adds nothing new (or that interesting) to most of these Motown (and pseudo-Motown) tunes. I still thnk she's great, but would have expected more from this disc. If you haven't heard much of her, go with "Pretty Little Strangers."

4 out of 5 stars The more I listen, the more I like..... (Was: "Not as good as I'd hoped").......2007-06-19

Edit: I've left the text of my original note below, but I have to change my review. I've now listened to the CD on a better CD player and all I can say is wow..... This *is* everything I hoped it would be. The depth comes through beautifully and it seems like I'm listening to another CD. Though, it is true that this is a _very_ mellow set of songs. You really do have to sit there and groove for awhile to appreciate the nuances. But totally worth it!

I now return you to your previously written review.....

I have an ongoing love affair with Joan Osborne. I really think she is one of the truly excellent performers around today. Seeing her live is revalatory.

Yet this CD is only okay. Don't get me wrong, it's certainly not bad, but I went out and bought this CD today, put it on as I sit her at work finishing up a project, and quite frankly, haven't really paid much attention since. It's fine background music, but frankly, I expect a little more.

Maybe it's just because I have such high expectations, but this doesn't do it for me. By contrast, I really loved How Sweet it Is.
Magic Time
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Van morrison-Magic Time
  • DISAPOINTED LONG TIME FAN
  • standard van morrison fare. nothing wrong with that.
  • A lot to like
  • An eclectic mix of soul, jazz and blues
 Magic Time
Van Morrison
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009298OI
Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

  1. Stranded
  2. Celtic New Year
  3. Keep Mediocrity At Bay
  4. Evening Train
  5. This Love Of Mine
  6. I'm Confessin'
  7. Just Like Greta
  8. Gypsy In My Soul
  9. Lonely And Blue
  10. The Lion This Time
  11. Magic Time
  12. They Sold Me Out
  13. Carry On Regardless

Amazon.com

Like a human infusion of chamomile tea, hearing Van Morrison's voice has the effect of instantly soothing even the most stressed listener. That said, some of his releases have been so mellow that they muted the '60s soul influences that had been a part of Van's appeal. Not so with Magic Time, a wonderful balance of groove and smoothness, with a "live off the floor" feel evident throughout the disc. Right from the start "Stranded" shows Van at his crooner best--relaxed, present, and joyful. "Celtic New Year" comes next with a very Astral Weeks feel, leading one to believe that this disc might be sedentary through and through… until "Keep Mediocrity at Bay" kicks in, a feisty blues romp proving that though in his sixties, Morrison still has the sass of his best previous days. Morrison's cover of Sinatra's brassy "This Love of Mine" and Perry Como's "I'm Confessin'" are full of cheek and charm. Morrison-as-producer has chosen stellar horn sections that elevate the music from good to great and come from an obvious deep love of classic blues and soul. He's a lover and a fighter (the disc has two references to his disdain of the music industry: "They Sold Me Out" and "Carry On Regardless"), but ultimately true to his own musical vision. This destined-to-be-classic release will please a wide variety of his fans. --Denise Sheppard

Essential Van Morrison

Astral Weeks
Moondance
It's Too Late to Stop Now [LIVE]

Tupelo Honey
Into the Music
Saint Dominic's Preview

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Van morrison-Magic Time.......2007-05-31

What can one say about one of the greatest artist of modern times? He could sing the phone book and make it interesting. I've loved Van the Man since the days of THEM and have more of his music in my collection than anybody else. I've seen every performer I've wanted to see worth seeing...almost...except Van and Paul Simon...and just may go to Austin in September if gas comes down! This particular CD is blues and he sticks to the genre like syrup on pancakes on Saturday morning....ummmmm! He is a true genius that deserves to be affected and particular and maybe even strange and a recluse if choosen...like greta garbo...just wants to be left alone. If anyone calls tell them you haven't seen me. He will be worth shedding a tear over when he is gone because he has made the world I live in so much better. Thanks Van the Man for Magic Time always.

3 out of 5 stars DISAPOINTED LONG TIME FAN.......2007-05-15

Definately not his best effort. In fact I have only listened to it one time. Having been a fan since the 60's I can easily say that this is not worth the time or money to include it in your collection. There are so many memorable tunes from Van the Man don't disapoint your self with this one.

3 out of 5 stars standard van morrison fare. nothing wrong with that........2007-02-21

3 and 1/2 stars i would say. this is an enjoyable set, absolutely. there is not really a bad van morrison recording out there (heck, i even get enjoyment from "a period of transition"), but let's face it: van is not trying very hard here. this is the kind of recording he is so used to making that he could call it in on the phone from home. a little r & b, plenty of mid-tempo stuff with nice tame saxophone, standard blues harmonica and some gentle string arrangement stuff. all nice, all predictable. none of it classic (listen to "astral weeks," or "veedon fleece," for the classic stuff). the only tune here that's close to outstanding is "gypsy in my soul," which is very, very strong. lots of the rest has an almost cheesy las vegas feel to it. and hey, nothing wrong with that; i find it enjoyable, myself. it's just not great. it doesn't even try for great. it is what it is: an easy to listen to piece of entertainment. fine by me.

5 out of 5 stars A lot to like.......2007-02-10

I'm not really familiar with the career of Van Morrison or many of his recordings, but I was completely taken with this terrific collection of songs. Morrison has a smokey, bluesly delivery here that is tremendously appealing. My favorite tracks are "Stranded," and "Greta Garbo," but there aren't any losers on the whole CD. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars An eclectic mix of soul, jazz and blues.......2007-01-13

Van Morrison never fails to put across an intimate feel with his music. It seems to place you in a smoke filled juke joint somewhere in middle america, or in an upscale jazz club in some big city the moment you listen to it. His distinctive vocals always deliver the heart of the piece he is performing. This collection is exceptionally good, not one track you will likely skip during playtime. Well done...
Have A Nice Decade: The '70s Pop Culture Box
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Peace, man.....
  • The great, the good, the bad and the plain awful, in one delightful package
  • GREAT MUSIC, DODGY PACKAGE
  • A must have
  • I Knew There Was A Reason I Was At CBGB's
 Have A Nice Decade: The '70s Pop Culture Box
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Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B000006OIT
Release Date: 1998-06-16

Tracks:

  1. Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse
  2. Venus - Shocking Blue
  3. Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson
  4. American Woman - Guess Who
  5. Green-Eyed Lady - Sugarloaf
  6. Vehicle - Ides Of March
  7. Little Green Bag - George Baker Selection
  8. Ride Captain Ride - Blues Image
  9. Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum
  10. Superstar - Murray Head
  11. Give Me Just A Little More Time - Chairmen Of The Board
  12. Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) - Delfonics
  13. O-O-H Child - 5 STAIRSTEPS
  14. ABC - Jackson 5
  15. Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
  16. Fire And Rain - James Taylor
  17. Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) - Raiders
  18. Put Your Hand In The Hand - Ocean
  19. One Toke Over The Line - Brewer & Shipley
  20. Signs - Five Man Electrical Band
  21. Don't Pull Your Love - Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
  22. Me And You And A Dog Named Boo - Lobo
  23. Wild World - Cat Stevens
  24. Joy To The World - Three Dog Night

Tracks:

  1. Theme From Shaft - Isaac Hayes
  2. Family Affair - Sly & The Family Stone
  3. Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get - Dramatics
  4. Treat Her Like A Lady - Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
  5. Have You Seen Her - Chi-Lites
  6. Want Ads - Honey Cone
  7. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  8. Do You Know What I Mean - Lee Michaels
  9. Maggie May - Rod Stewart
  10. Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
  11. Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It) - Daddy Dewdrop
  12. Brand New Key - Melanie
  13. One Tin Soldier (The Legend Of Billy Jack) - Coven
  14. School's Out - Alice Cooper
  15. Popcorn - Hot Butter
  16. Joy - Apollo 100
  17. I Am Woman - Helen Reddy
  18. A Horse With No Name - America
  19. I'll Take You There - Staple Singers
  20. Everybody Plays The Fool - Main Ingredient
  21. I Gotcha - Joe Tex
  22. I'll Be Around - Spinners
  23. Lean On Me - Bill Withers
  24. Day By Day - Godspell

Tracks:

  1. Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
  2. Precious And Few - Climax
  3. Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
  4. Dancing In The Moonlight - King Harvest
  5. Nice To Be With You - Gallery
  6. The Candy Man - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  7. Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast - Wayne Newton
  8. Hot Rod Lincoln - Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen
  9. Rock And Roll Part 2 - Gary Glitter
  10. The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone' - Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
  11. You're So Vain - Carly Simon
  12. Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
  13. Freddie's Dead (Theme From 'Superfly') - Curtis Mayfield
  14. The Morning After - Maureen McGovern
  15. That Lady (Part 1) - Isley Brothers
  16. I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby - Barry White
  17. Love's Theme - Love Unlimited Orchestra
  18. Jungle Boogie - Kool & The Gang
  19. Tell Her She's Lovely - El Chicano
  20. Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
  21. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree - Dawn
  22. Smokin' In The Boy's Room - Brownsville Station
  23. Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group
  24. Dueling Banjos - Eric Weissberg

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  1. Love Train - O'Jays
  2. Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips
  3. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence
  4. Long Train Runnin' - Doobie Brothers
  5. Brother Louie - Stories
  6. Hello It's Me - Todd Rundgren
  7. Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
  8. The Air That I Breathe - Hollies
  9. Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
  10. The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace
  11. Tell Me Something Good - Rufus
  12. Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods
  13. Lady - Styx
  14. The Payback-Part 1 - James Brown
  15. You're No Good - Linda Ronstadt
  16. The Entertainer - Marvin Hamlisch
  17. Rock The Boat - HUES CORPORATION
  18. Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
  19. Midnight At The Oasis - Maria Muldaur
  20. The Streak - Ray Stevens
  21. Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) - B.T. Express
  22. Radar Love - Golden Earring

Tracks:

  1. Beach Baby - First Class
  2. Sideshow - Blue Magic
  3. You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet - Bachman-Turner Overdrive
  4. I'm Not In Love - 10cc
  5. The Bertha Butt Boogie-Part 1 - Jimmy Castor Bunch
  6. Black Superman 'Muhammad Ali' - Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band
  7. Jackie Blue - Ozark Mountain Daredevils
  8. Chevy Van - Sammy Johns
  9. Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
  10. Why Can't We Be Friends? - War
  11. Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
  12. Feelings - Morris Albert
  13. Miracles - Jefferson Starship
  14. Magic - Pilot
  15. Love Machine (Part 1) - Miracles
  16. You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
  17. Lady Marmalade - LaBelle
  18. Fame - David Bowie
  19. Sky High - Jigsaw
  20. Convoy - C.W. McCall
  21. Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka
  22. Slow Ride - Foghat

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  1. Get Down Tonight - K.C. & The Sunshine Band
  2. Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players
  3. December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) - Four Seasons
  4. Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers
  5. The Rockford Files - Mike Post
  6. Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
  7. Fly, Robin, Fly - Silver Convention
  8. Evil Woman - Electric Light Orchestra
  9. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) - Diana Ross
  10. Happy Days - Pratt & McClain
  11. Making Our Dreams Come True - Cyndi Grecco
  12. Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers
  13. Tear The Roof Off The Sucker (Give Up The Funk) - Parliament
  14. Right Back Where We Started From - Maxine Nightingale
  15. Fooled Around And Fell In Love - Elvin Bishop
  16. Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band
  17. Dream Weaver - Gary Wright
  18. I'd Really Love To See You Tonight - England Dan & John Ford Coley
  19. Disco Duck (Part 1) - Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots
  20. Turn The Beat Around - Vickie Sue Robinson
  21. Car Wash - Rose Royce
  22. More, More, More (Pt. 1) - Andrea True Connection
  23. You Are The Woman - Firefall
  24. Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller

Tracks:

  1. Do You Feel Like We Do - Peter Frampton
  2. Free Bird (Live Version) - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  3. Ridin' The Storm Out (Live) - REO Speedwagon
  4. Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band - Meco
  5. Disco Inferno - Trammps
  6. Brick House - Commodores
  7. Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) - Marvin Gaye
  8. Feels Like The First Time - Foreigner
  9. Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul
  10. Sometimes When We Touch - Dan Hill
  11. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
  12. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
  13. I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round) - Alicia Bridges
  14. Happy Anniversary - Little River Band
  15. Baby Hold On - Eddie Money
  16. Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon
  17. Kiss You All Over - Exile
  18. I Want Your Love - Chic
  19. We Are Family - Sister Sledge
  20. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead

Amazon.com

When this material originally resurfaced in an earlier Rhino-celebrates-the-'70s program, many rock scribes contorted themselves into revisionist pretzels: this isn't so bad, they argued--none too convincingly. There'll be none of that here: much of the music on this colossal box set is godawful. The world doesn't miss the likes of Sammy ("Chevy Van") Johns and Sammy ("Candy Man") Davis. Or at least it doesn't miss the records they cut during the decade of disaster flicks and Jonathan Livingston Seagull. That said, this elaborate box is something to behold. The lovingly compiled 92-page booklet provides background on the ridiculous (David Soul, C.W. McCall, Carl Douglas) and the sublime (Parliament, James Brown, the Staple Singers), and the music swings on the same pendulum, with Harry Chapin, Bill Withers, and Cat Stevens sitting amid Wayne Newton, The Captain & Tennille, and Meco's jittery electro-take on the Star Wars theme. Seven discs, 160 selections! To paraphrase a popular ad slogan of the era, you won't believe you listened to the whole thing. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Peace, man............2007-05-31

O.K. I'm 38. I was born in 1968 and I wasn't into a lot of the 70's music until the decade was on its way out. But my parents had so many great vinyl compilations by that time and I had my cool new little record player that I HAD to listen to all the songs.
And now, I find that I'm doing the same thing with this set of CD's! It's freakin' 1979 all over again!
How can you cram so much 70's goodness into this box set? And to get the ORIGINAL songs from the ORIGINAL stars is just groovy. Too many compilations now have the original stars doing remakes of their songs and it just seems pointless to me.
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl), unabashedly my favourite song of ALL TIME, (just ask those that have to endure it EVERY time I karaoke) finds a great spot here in its ORIGINAL glory.
If you're thinking of getting a 70's compilation, STOP THINKING!! BUY THIS ON IMPULSE AND ENJOY A HASTY DECISION FOR ONCE!!
There'll be no time to feel any guilt when you're singing along to all the classics you grew up with.
"Billy, Don't Be A Hero!" "You're No Good" if you don't "Rock The Boat" and "Let Your Love Flow"! "Me and Mrs. Jones" will be "Stuck In The Middle With You" just "Smokin' In The Boys Room" if you don't "Get Down Tonight"!!
But hey, if you think "I'm Not In Love" with this set and you don't buy it?
Well....."Everybody Plays The Fool" "You Sexy Thing"!!

5 out of 5 stars The great, the good, the bad and the plain awful, in one delightful package.......2007-04-15

So the decade of the '70's corresponds to my junior high, high school and college years. During that time AM and later FM radio supplied the leitmotifs for that era of my life. This CD collection captures completely what we listened to as fed by the top 40 charts of the time. Much of this material is outstanding, some of it was silly and some of it was awful (Morris Albert's Feelings, Terry Jacks Seasons in the Sun! So bad it is fun to listen to). This magnificent compilation captures it completely in all its '70's era glory. And in typical Rhino fashion, it is elegantly packaged with an outstanding booklet and boxed set. True I'm biased in that I even liked the sound bites.

It is a bit expensive, and some have criticized the inclusion of the Top 40 single versions over the definitive album versions, but hey guys/gals, this is what they played on the radio at the time. Also missing are some of the superstars, but as the booklet says, you probably have lots of those already (e.g., Paul McCartney, Elton John, mid-period Stones, Billy Joel, etc.)

I was hesitant about the cost, but after one full listen through, I'm extremely pleased. Thank you Rhino (and thanks to Amazon, too who listed the delivery time as several weeks but it came within one week).

4 out of 5 stars GREAT MUSIC, DODGY PACKAGE.......2007-03-12

This is as comprehensive as a Seventies collection can get. The MIAs are obvious (no Eagles, Neil Diamond, Fleetwood Mac, Carpenters, Pink Floyd) but what's surprising is the number of major artists that DID get on here. The sound quality of 'Superstar' isn't great, the soundbites ARE fabulous, but the packaging is hopeless. While the write-ups are excellent, and the content generally flawless, the booklet itself fell apart after I read through it three times. I know for a fact mine isn't the only one this happened to. Is this a ruse to pretend it's more than 25 years old?

5 out of 5 stars A must have.......2007-01-13

If you like all the old 70's songs then you have to get this nice box set, well worth every single penny.

2 out of 5 stars I Knew There Was A Reason I Was At CBGB's.......2006-12-23

A friend gifted me with this box set. Normally I love Rhino box sets - owning all variations of Nuggets, Left of the Dial, No Thanks, and others. Why wouldn't I love this one too? Well, because what was on the radio in the 1970's was enough for you to cover your ears screaming and run, not walk, to Max's Kansas City or CBGB's to see punk being born. Don't get me wrong there are some gems here - mostly in the soul / funk / R&B selections. For every "Got to Give it Up" or "Family Affair" or "Me and Mrs. Jones" or "Band of Gold" there's some abortion from David Soul or "Billy Don't Be A Hero." Just when it gets a run of great tunes, something truly awe-inspiringly dreckful screws it up for a couple of songs. Would've been better to put like songs with like songs so you can skip an entire CD of MOR monstrosities, and enjoy the rest of them. Best to look for soul, funk, & disco collections from the same time period. Does anybody really need to hear "I Am Woman" or "One Toke Over the Line"? For perverse AM radio-philes who still wear shag haircuts & Members Only jackets, I give it 5 stars.
Boz Scaggs
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Buy this CD
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ASIN: B000002I9D
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. I'm Easy
  2. I'll Be Long Gone
  3. Another Day (Another Letter)
  4. Now You're Gone
  5. Finding Her
  6. Look What I Got
  7. Waiting For A Train
  8. Loan Me A Dime
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Buy this CD.......2007-04-30

This album has been with me since 1969. I keep buying new versions as I wear out the LP, Cassette, LP again, and CD. The is comfort food to give me the warm feeling of a familiar place. Side 2 is the better one, with my all-time favorite, Loan me a dime. I saw Boz do this live in 1970 or 71, and it was transcendental.

5 out of 5 stars This was one the greats!.......2007-01-23

I got the original LP when it first came out and that was my first time listening to Boz. I remember being blown away by the guy "helping" out on the guitar. Little did us young rural kids know what Duane "Skydog" Allman would go on to create. Imagine if he had stayed off that darn bike and could join Boz on his tours today. This was Boz at his best and even though he has done "Loan Me a Dime" many times since and continues to play it with his current band, that one song on this CD is worth the cost. The rest of the cuts are none too shabby by themselves!

5 out of 5 stars What about "I'm Easy"?.......2006-02-05

Yes, Loan Me A Dime is fine fine fine...Long Gone, well, every cut is 100% solid take-you-away music for the discriminating ear. I saw Boz do "I'm Easy" in Fremont and he was The Sexiest Man of The Year long before People Magazine started saying who was who. Thanks, Boz. I still think about it, uh, often. ;0)

5 out of 5 stars Boz Plays the Blues.......2005-09-17

A Bit John Hammond,Eric Burdon and Paul Butterfield (better solo work) is what Boz came out with his first lp. With help from the Muscle Shoals Musicians, plus barry Beckett, Duane Allman ,Boz put out an excellent lp/cd of blues and r&B . Some of the blues are jams like"Loan Me A Dime" (which alone is worth the price of the cd kinda like a Muddy Waters meets Paul Butterfield blues band .Think of the song East/West and you have an idea of what's happening here add Duane Allman on lead guitar and you get a fuller picture. Some of the songs are country blues Waiting for a Train, think of John Hammond here.The rest of the cd has more of an Eric Burdon post Animals post War sound. All in all not a lemon to be found. One great and highly overlooked cd by Boz. There is no Lido Shuffle or anything that comes close to that period of Boz which I also like ,I just would like to see what would have happened if he stuck with the blues. He has a great voice and is an underappreciated guitarist. He was Steve Miller's oringinal lead guitarist.

5 out of 5 stars A classic.......2004-12-16

I have this album on vinyl, bootleg 8 Track, have copied it onto countless cassettes and now I have 2 CDs. In fact the 1st vinyl LP I had literally wore out, so I bought another one. This is one of the best "unknown" albums that I can think of. "Loan Me A Dime" still brings a tear to my eye every single time I play it. I was lucky enough to actually see Boz Scaggs perform "Dime" back in the 70's. The entire album is just so classy and well performed. Duane Allman and that fat horn section are completely solid. It is like the planets aligned just for a special moment. I especially like the version of "I'll Be Long Gone" which is sad, but sweet. (Cold Blood does a nice version of this song too). Every track worthwhile. I cannot reccomend this enough to fans of early classic rock.
His Band and the Street Choir
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Old fashion style - good vocal performance
  • Van rocks
  • His band and the street choir
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Van Morrison
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000002KBD
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Domino
  2. Crazy Face
  3. Give Me A Kiss
  4. I've Been Working
  5. Call Me Up In Dreamland
  6. I'll Be Your Lover, Too
  7. Blue Money
  8. Virgo Clowns
  9. Gypsy Queen
  10. Sweet Jannie
  11. If I Ever A Needed Someone
  12. Street Choir

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His Band and the Street Choir appeared at a time--1970--when Van Morrison was building on the great critical successes of Astral Weeks and Moondance. His third Warner Bros. album contains a number of radio-friendly tracks clearly aimed at the singles market and few clues of the serious, brooding melancholy of Astral Weeks. Kicking off with the jaunty "Domino," the album is generally dominated by uptempo swingers such as "Call Me Up in Dreamland," "Give Me a Kiss," and "Blue Money." The cover photography and liner notes by then wife Janet Planet reveal a smiling Morrison and hint at a newfound personal contentment. This mood did not last long after Van left the artists' community of Woodstock. But even here, in "I'll Be Your Lover Too" and "Crazy Face," there are moments that are essential listening for fans of his sullen splendor and mysticism. --Rob Stewart

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Old fashion style - good vocal performance.......2007-03-08

In this album I like the song I'll be you r love too, poetic, great vocal and guitar performance. Is an example of what you can do with a guitar and voice alone. Raw style - great music
The song appears in a movie with Russel Crow and Meg Ryan, about terrorism in the Andes 'Proof of life'

5 out of 5 stars Van rocks .......2007-02-19

Was looking for song "blue money" thot he was saying "Blue Monday "

5 out of 5 stars His band and the street choir.......2007-01-15

I was satisfied with product and will use amazon again

3 out of 5 stars Mediocrity Illustrated.......2006-10-15

Okay, I love Van but this isn't really much of a record. If you can find it cheap, I'd recommend it. But don't pay full price for it. There are quite a few good songs - Crazy Face, I've Been Working, Sweet Jannie and the hit Blue Money (annoying "Do do you do" refrain aside"). Then there are a couple of great songs: the downtempo I'll Be Your Lover Too and soaring Street Choir. And there's one excellent song: the big hit Domino, propelled by an excellent horn chart and funky beat. But there are a couple of issues. Van's never been much of a lyricist (it seems he spent most of his talents along those lines on Astral Weeks), and too many of these songs are pedestrian love tunes with predictable Moon/June/Spoon rhymes - If I Ever Needed Someone, for example. Also, there's a LOT of generic, faceless R&B - Give Me a Kiss, Call Me Up In Dreamland and Gypsy Queen, namely. It gets worse. Virgo Clowns is one of the most annoying songs this guy ever attempted, and Gypsy Queen suffers from an awkward falsetto (the same he would later employ on Warm Love, one of his most forgettable hits). Domino is one of the guy's finest moments, but sadly the rest of the record doesn't measure up. It's still a relatively respectable record, but it doesn't compare to Astral Weeks or Moondance. If you can find it used, go for it. Just don't pay full price.

5 out of 5 stars Great Album.......2006-03-18

These reviews are always messy because the people that write them tend to be either extremely for or against whatever it is they are reviewing. I will do nothing to combat this.

This album's five star rating is justified. Great opening track with "Domino," but it's not the best. "Virgo Clowns" is hauntingly beautiful (pardon the cliche), especially when Dahaud Elias Shaar comes in on his bass clarinet. The next track, "Gypsy Queen," is another R&B winner all the way.

I read the _Rolling Stone's_ review of this album, and it was accused of being _too_ perfect--too much goodness on one album, like _Moondance_. That's a good point.

Anything else I say would just be repeating everyone else, so just read some reviews, listen to the samples, and make your own decision. Chances are you're predisposed to like Van Morrison if you're already here anyway, which further suggests that you're likely to buy the album, or at least have a struggle of whether or not to pay 13 bucks for it. I'd advise you to take the plunge, but it's up to you.
The River in Reverse
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Don't Overlook The CD/DVD Combo
  • More than easy listening from the Big Easy!
  • 4 1/2 stars.
  • real music...real songs
  • Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint...it doesn't get much better than this....
 The River in Reverse

Manufacturer: Verve Forecast
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ASIN: B000FA58IY
Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

  1. On The Way Down
  2. Nearer To You
  3. Who's Gonna Help A Brother
  4. Sharpest Thorn
  5. Tears
  6. River In Reverse
  7. Freedom For The Stallion
  8. Broken Promise Land
  9. Ascension Day
  10. International Echo
  11. All These Things
  12. Wonder Woman
  13. Six Fingered Man

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Some inspired music has arrived in the wake of Hurricane Katrina (mainly on New Orleans-themed benefit albums), but nothing as audaciously ambitious as this cross-generational collaboration between Crescent City mainstay Allen Toussaint and former British upstart turned adventurously eclectic veteran Elvis Costello. As a songwriter, producer, and arranger, Toussaint has been responsible for hits from artists ranging from Irma Thomas, Ernie K-Doe, and Lee Dorsey to the Pointer Sisters and Labelle. Costello, long a huge fan of Toussaint's music, sings relatively familiar fare such as "On Your Way Down" and "Freedom for the Stallion" from Toussaint's extensive songbook along with obscurities mainly recorded by Dorsey. Toussaint supplies his distinctive piano and horn arrangements--as well as lead vocals on "Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further?"--with Costello's Imposters serving as the rhythm section. Yet the real revelation comes from the new material, including the title track (a searing Costello composition in the Toussaint soul-spiritual mode) and five new Costello/Toussaint compositions that spotlight Toussaint's signature sound without diminishing Costello's creative contributions. What could have been a curiosity is instead a hallmark in the catalog of each artist. --Don McLeese

Album Description

The River in Reverse is Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint's spirited and deeply soulful new album, including seven songs from Toussaint's remarkable catalog; five newly written by the two; and one new song, the title track, written by Costello. Sessions for the album took place over a whirlwind two weeks late last year in Hollywood, CA and at Piety Street Studios in Toussaint's hometown of New Orleans. Produced by Joe Henry, the album masterfully combines Costello's band the Imposters with Toussaint's horn section (Amadee Castenell, Joe Smith, Sam Williams, and Brian Cayolle) and guitarist (Anthony Brown).

Toussaint led the ensemble from the piano, with Imposters keyboard player Steve Nieve switching to Hammond B3. The majority of the tracks were cut with the entire group in the room and Costello singing live, occasionally adding his guitar to the mix. Costello selected songs from deep within the Toussaint catalogue such as "Nearer To You," "Freedom for the Stallion," and "Tears, Tears and More Tears." Toussaint kicks off the lead vocal on his composition, "Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further?" and trades vocal lines with Costello and bassist Davey Faragher on several other tracks.

All of the horn arrangements are marked with Toussaint's distinctive style and, commented Costello, "add a second voice" to the title track, the one song that Costello wrote alone. Just before the recording began, the duo holed up in New York to write together throughout October, a quick-moving process that resulted in four songs on the album of various combinations of words and music.

The songwriting collaboration began with Costello writing lyrics for Toussaint's beautiful minor key variation of Professor Longhair's "Tipitina." The resulting piece is now entitled "Ascension Day." Other new titles include "The Sharpest Thorn," "Broken Promise Land," and "International Echo."

Toussaint previously produced a 1983 Costello cover of Yoko Ono's "Walking on Thin Ice" with the Attractions and the T.K.O. Horns, and also contributed piano to the New Orleans-recorded "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror" from Costello's 1989 album Spike.

Immediately following Hurricane Katrina, Toussaint relocated to New York City, where the two renewed their musical friendship at several benefit concerts and club gigs during a seven-day period from the 17th of September, leading to discussions of this new album. The powerful song "The River in Reverse" was written by Costello on September 24th, 2005, and performed by him for the first time at that night's "Parting the Waters" benefit event organized by the The New Yorker magazine.

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Don't Overlook The CD/DVD Combo.......2007-05-05

Yes indeed! So you're thinking about getting this great collaboration that came out in 2006 on CD, which is a wonderful thing to be thinking about, as most of the other reviewers here will attest to. But hey, please don't forget to look in the next bin at THE EXACT SAME TITLE IN THE CD/DVD COMBO PACKAGE (ASIN: B000FBH476) AND IT'S FOR THE *EXACT SAME PRICE*!! What was that? Well SOMEBODY you know must have a DVD player, and they can invite you over for dinner! It's worth it on so many levels, just to see them starting the project in LA, see them at Sunset Sound breaking out the ever-so-soulful song "What Do You Want The Girl To Do" (not on the CD), see them talking about actually going to The Big Easy soon after Katrina and debating whether it's a good idea or not since it could be seriously discouraged by the authorities, not to mention real upsetting for Allen Toussaint (having just lost his house and possessions there), see them flying coach from LA to NO, and then see them pick up the sessions again at a studio right there in the Crescent City! The material from the CD comes to life ten-fold, and the city by (and still in) the river welcomes them with open arms! As Toussaint says at one point "There will always be a New Orleans, and now.. there will be a Very New Orleans!" It's a joy to watch.

So to re-cap: the CD's great, 4 stars. But don't forget to look one shelf over at the CD/DVD combo, an easy 5 star package. And at zero extra dollars, it's a no-brainer!

5 out of 5 stars More than easy listening from the Big Easy!.......2007-03-15

Elvis Costello teams up with legendary New Orleans jazz pianist Alain Toussant for a collection of beautiful songs with a quiet dignity beneath the riffs. A portion of the profits go to help New Orleans musicians who were Hurricane Katrina victims. But I never knew Big Easy jass could be so thoughtful and sophisticated.

4 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 stars. .......2007-03-13

my, mr costello is certainly prolific in the recording studio. yet another album. and hooray, i say. the man rarely, rarely lets one down. this time out he is paired with new orleans great allen toussaint. together they have crafted an extremely fun recording. rock, blues, and funky soul ring out here. mr toussaint's piano playing is filled with infectious enthusiasm and mr costello's vocals are filled with emotion. that costello voice, to me, is stunning. it's ablility to express different moods and a variety of emotions can hardly be bettered in rock music. his songwriting has always gotten attention, but i feel his singing has not recieved the full appreciation from critics that it deserves. anyway, this is a fantastic piece of work. selected by "no depression" magazine as the 4th best album of 2006, don't miss it.

5 out of 5 stars real music...real songs.......2007-01-11

very refreshing. Real songs and real musicians. Great live feeling. Great horns, keys, drums arrangement.

Thank god Costello is around to keep it high and real!

5 out of 5 stars Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint...it doesn't get much better than this...........2007-01-06

This collaboration is totally AMAZING.....soulful...meaningful- probably on a personal as well as on a more alturistic/socially relevant level..and finally, very sexy. I've been a fan of Elvis since the late 70's...GOD am I that old?? He has always inspired and made me think beyond the borders. Now I am a fan of Mr. Toussaint's as well. The CD starts off wonderful and keep giving more and more. Even when you think you have already heard the best it can possibly offer, it then crescendos and ROCKS you with SIX FINGERED MAN..! It's really hard to pick a favorite on this one. FREEDOM FOR THE STALLION will make you stop in your tracks and THINK. It's is one of those basic...true...important pieces that make you take notice. THE SHARPEST THORN is extremely melancholy, and personal. BROKEN PROMISE LAND, THE RIVER IN REVERSE, ASCENSION DAY, and INTERNATIONAL ECHO (Love that one!!) have Elvis' print all over it...and can ONLY be made even better and just absolutely perfect with Mr. Toussaint's contribution. Mr. Toussaint's ALL THESE THINGS is totally amazing!!! Very true and just damn sexy. WONDER WOMAN will make you smile and just want to get up and dance. Just give yourself a gift this new year....and treat yourself to this CD. You will not be disappointed.
Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good concept, marred by dated productions
  • This CD deserves a sequel, possibly a boxset
  • "Adult contemporary" collection that could use sequel...
  • Interesting but not perfect....
  • When it's good, it's very very good...
 Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin
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ASIN: B000001FXH
Release Date: 1991-10-22

Tracks:

  1. Border Song - Eric Clapton
  2. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) - Kate Bush
  3. Come Down In Time - Sting
  4. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - The Who
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  6. Daniel - Wilson Phillips
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  12. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Oleta Adams
  13. Madman Across The Water - Bruce Hornsby
  14. Sacrifice - Sinead O'Connor
  15. Burn Down The Mission - Phil Collins
  16. Tonight - George Michael

Product Description

Excellent condition, includes the original Cd, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for more CDs, Artists, or Titles! :)

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good concept, marred by dated productions.......2006-11-27

This CD was a good concept, but the early '90's production values, with the soprano sax solo (god help us) at the beginning of Joe Cocker's other wise notable version of "Sorry.." and the vocals shrouded in harsh, excessive reverb are the worst of the crimes. For the most part the new versions shed no new light on the songs, and in most cases screw them up with overly-synthed arrangements.

The few exceptions, though, are entirely worth the price of this CD, first and foremost being "Sacrifice" by Sinead O'Connor. The synth accompaniment is sensitive and well-guaged, and, despite the excessive reverb on the vocals, her performance is emotional without being oversung, and simply sublime. Also, Kate Bush's "Rocket Man" is charming and approprately ethereal in places, and Oleta Adams' piano-based performance on "Don't Let the Sun go Down on Me" is a welcome respite from the overly-electronic sounds on the rest of the album. If they could only remake this CD with modern production values, like using real acoustic instruments instead of synths and applying vocal reverb judiciously, that would be great.

5 out of 5 stars This CD deserves a sequel, possibly a boxset.......2006-01-26

Congratulations,by stumbling on these CD reviews,you've manifested at least some level of inquisitivenss and or appreciation for other artists interpreting Elton and Bernies music. There's a reason,these two artists have built a serious classic body of work. Their music has reached the rare elevation of music defined as standards. This criteria used to be reserved for writers as Irving Berlin,Cole Porter, etc.
Music that tends to remain vibrant through the ages. Elton and Bernie's creations,given a 30+ year legacy, more then qualifies.
One ponders the music Lennon and McCartney would have created , if they had collaborated post Beatles. No one has to wonder about that with Elton and Bernie,its all out there. Their music creations continue to charm and reward the public as both these artists grow broader in life experiences. That said, what makes this CD a classic? It's the marvelous body of continually rewarding work interpreted by a wide range of legendary artists. Whoever selected this rooster has my eternal appreciation.
Sinead O'Conner gives " Sacrifice" a truly haunting and spiritual quality. It's simply one of the best recorded performances I've yet to hear from her. When listening to this track,please don't ignore the keyboard contributions of Paul Golding. This track alone is worth the price of admission. Same goes for Kate Bush's interpretation of " Rocket man". I'd love to hear her record an entire CD of Elton and Bernies tunes. Sting's version of " Come Down in Time " is breathtaking. Pay close attention to the piano contributions of Nancy Treadlight. This track wouldn't have achieved the same level without her artistry. Kudos to Hugh Padgham for the mix.
The Who and Beach boys turn in a yeoman's job with their choices. Neither group dissappoints. Wilson Phillips deserve special note. It's truly a discovery to hear their interpretion of "Daniel". Although considered a " light weight' pop group. They turn in a steller performance of Daniel. Their haromonies are magnificant and a female interpretion of the tune was long overdo. It makes the lyrics even more delicious. Honors for this track must be bestowed to another musical legend, Mr. Glen Ballard. Joe Cocker is the next artist to nail these body of work with his delivery of "Sorry..." One could almost believe the song was created exclusively for him. Of special note, is the sax work contributed by Deric Dyer. His licks are truly amazing and add to the tracks success.
Tina Turner delivers her version of "The Bitch is Back". She worked this tune to perfection through countless concert performances. Absolutely a classic and so interesting to hear a female interpretation. Rod Stewart delivers his version of "Your Song". Rod is a consumate artist. He makes everything seem easy and understated but its his huge talent that makes this perception deceiving. This tune is a perfect example. One listening with untrained ears might assume he phoned this in. However, it's just the opposite his artistry nails this tune in the manner it was intended. Thanks Rod! Bruce Hornsby's vocal interpretation, dare I say, exceeds Eltons. I know this statement is offensive to some but I stand by it. Just his keyboard work, delivered as an instrumental track, would have placed this track close to the top.
Oleta Adams simply kills "Don't let the sun go down'. Her lyrical/ musical interpretation makes this song a gem.
Finally, there's Phil Collins, Hall&Oats, George Michael and Bon Jovi tracks which I consider bonus tracks. They're really not needed but they don't detract either. Somewhat intertaining at best. My only wish is the a second CD ( box set ? ) with this concept is released sometime in the future. There's certainly enough E&B tunes out there ripe for the picking. I'd also suggest an instrumental project interpreting E&B tunes with leading jazz artists has a lot of potential. That's really the key to the greatness of this body of work. The lyrics could stand alone as published poetry and the music could also succeed strictly as instrumental versions. Putting the two together and including artists of this magnitude on this CD i absolutely inspiring.

4 out of 5 stars "Adult contemporary" collection that could use sequel... .......2005-12-22

To me, it makes for pleasant listening by well known artists during the time of release. I like all of it, but my highlights are Kate Bush (who recorded "Candle In the Wind" on the CD single for "Rocket Man"), Joe Cocker, Tina Turner, Hall & Oates, Oleta Adams, Sinead O'Connor, Phil Collins, and George Michael (who would cover "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me" with Elton 2 years later). Due to the massive amount of material Elton and Bernie wrote (before and since) as well as different ways some of these songs could be reinterpreted, they should put out a second volume to it, esp. after hearing Tim McGraw doing "Tiny Dancer". A lot of the early songs have a lot of R&B and country elements that could take his songs into directions not on this collection, geared towards adult contemporary circa 1990.
The Who's performance is decent, and wound up on their box set.

Considering the "Face to Face" shows since, one has to wonder why Billy Joel wasn't asked at the time.

I think that his 90s-00s output has been great, esp. in the past few years. From "The One" to "Peachtree Road", you can picture other people doing some of these songs as well as revisiting some of the lesser known songs from the 70s and 80s.

Finally, Jeff Buckley had done "Curtains" from "Captain Fantastic" that has circulated in bootleg circles, but is amazing even if the recording quality isn't that great, but would be worth putting on a "Vol 2".

5 out of 5 stars Interesting but not perfect...........2005-11-23

I stumbled upon this album again recently, it was bought for me as a birthday gift as I had long since lost the original.
I bought it on it's initial release in 1991 and on the whole I loved it. I tend to judge a great album on how many times I want to listen to it from beginning to end, This album doesn't get that kind of play. It tends to be one of those albums I listen to with the, "skip track" function on the remote control never far from my index finger! There are some fantastic tracks and the partnership of John and Taupin definitely deserves some celebration, it just seems it was not entirely pitched in the right way.
The tracks are stunning and there are some fantastic reworkings by highly individual artists. I think particularly of Kate Bush, The Who, Joe Cocker, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Oleta Adams, Sinead O'Connor and George Michael.
Equally there are some badly hashed songs by artists who are either uninspiring, out of place or just plain not good enough; to illustrate these points I think of Phil Collins, Jon Bon Jovi and Wilson Phillips respectively. Shame becuase had the producers had the courage to find just a few more well suited artists of a high calibre then I would be writing a 5 star review.
Having said that I am much more happy with this than not, it is a great celebratory peice and these days you could always just slap your favourites on your MP3 or iPod!
Worth a listen or two, even if only to get you exploring Elton's early career which is by far the better part of his years on the music scene.

4 out of 5 stars When it's good, it's very very good..........2005-11-02

...so why include the Beach Boys? Took all the guts out of "Crocodile Rock" and turned it into a Beach Boys tune, for the love of God--I'm shocked that Elton and Bernie didn't denounce this travesty outright. Fortunately this is the one true stinker in this tribute album--"Border Song", "Saturday Night's Alright", "Sacrifice", all do justice to the tunes while showing the individual interpretations of Eric Clapton, The Who and Sinead O'Connor, while Oleta Adams and Joe Cocker come close to suprassing Elton's original versions of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" and "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word." Kudos also to Jon Bon Jovi who made me look at "Levon" in a whole new light. As for that other somewhat questionable choice of artist, Wilson Phillips have nothing to hang their heads about--their cover of "Daniel" may not completely capture the bittersweet mood, but then, Elton's original vocal didn't quite do it for me, either--my own choice to cover this particular tune would've been Bette Midler.



The Way I Feel
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 70's soulfulness...
  • smooth
  • Cool, Classic ,Vintage Soul
  • Unfortunate that he was slept on...
  • Love This CD
 The Way I Feel
Remy Shand
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000062Y96
Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

  1. The Way I Feel
  2. Burning Bridges
  3. Everlasting
  4. The Second One
  5. The Colour Of Day
  6. Take A Message
  7. I Met Your Mercy
  8. Rocksteady
  9. Liberate
  10. Looking Back On Vanity
  11. The Mind's Eye

Amazon.com

Winnipeg, Manitoba, is a very cold place. Perhaps Remy Shand's debut, recorded in his Winnipeg bedroom, is his effort to cozify the Canadian city. It's a warm slice of the vintage soul that's been popularized by artists like D'Angelo and Maxwell, replete with shimmering musical touches--a clavinet here, a Rhodes there. Shand's falsetto often mimics, and at times evokes, soul legends, though his sometimes skinny delivery lacks both the pelvic thrust and the world-on-my-shoulders weight of the genre's finest. Songs like "Take a Message" are winsome, if wispy, in their romantic sentiments. "Rocksteady" features lovely instrumentation punctuating Shand's vocals, while the heftier "Liberate" finds him rebelling against an unnamed enemy (the Mounties?). Pleasant, but not always convincing. --Cristina Restrepo

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 70's soulfulness..........2007-06-01

This guy is obviously a student of the music game. I can tell knows the history of soul music. He's got a Smooth 70's vibe going on with a voice & lyrics that hit the sweet spot. The title track reminds me of a cross between Maxwell and Jamiriqui("The way i feel")...great soothing sound with a smooth energy that really helps you to get into the lyrics. At times he croons like Prince. He's comapred to Robin Thicke a lot but i really feel that the two are worlds apart in their overall sound. I love them both( i'm a big Robin Thicke fan) but like i said Remy is different in the way of a lot more of a soulful, more mature groove to his songs. His musical arrangement at times is almost Barry White-esk...he doesn't sound like B.W. but his 70's soul sound is a hook!!! Also i feel that Remy's lyrics are a lot more direct and easily attatched to your own experiences. My fav's on this CD are as follows: #2 "Burning Bridges" ...i love the lyrics! #1("The way i feel") because it's so damn smooth and of course soulful. #8 "Rocksteady" is a GROOVE! #3 "Everlasting"... It has a lot of Smokey Robinson type crooning on it with the same type of guitar you may hear on an Isley Bros. cut. Truth is i love the whole thing. This is a perfect Cd to just chill and Kick back some Chardonnay to,turn off the lights, fire up the candles, turn off the ringer and stay in tonight...Remy's got the rest!

4 out of 5 stars smooth.......2007-04-06

This CD was mellow and has a great feel too it. Every song was something you could goove to. Remy Shand was a sound that has influenced Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke. I really like to put on all three.

I give it 4 stars because he has not made a sequel. We are waiting!!!

5 out of 5 stars Cool, Classic ,Vintage Soul.......2007-01-27

I first heard about Remy Shand when his video for the song, TAKE A MESSAGE was on VH1. The music is cool and soothing, along the school of Maxwell and D'Angelo of the current singers; but also old school like Curtis Mayfield. A great album to listen to, whether you're in the car alone or chilling with friends. Let's hope to hear more of his music to come!

5 out of 5 stars Unfortunate that he was slept on..........2006-10-27

It was so unfortunate that Remy Shand got slept on when The Way It Is was first released. I remember seeing the video for Take A Message and automatically going to FYE and asking for the cd. Boy was I glad I purchased that. It was by far one of the best albums I had purchased in a LONG time. From the beginning to the end your speakers are filled with this soulful voice with catchy tunes that everyone can enjoy. I purchased this album when it was first released, and to this day it still plays in heavy rotation in my collection. I even got my ex-husband into this cd-one day I was listening to it and he asked who it was. I told him and he didn't have a clue, but when I said he's the guy who plays all his own instruments in his video he realized who I was talking about. He became a fan and I felt good because I turned someone else into a fan of this great artist. Remy, when are you going to release another album?!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Love This CD.......2006-06-09

I just bought this CD today because of a discussion on blue eyed soul artists at the Etrain (Elliott Yamin) web site. There were rave reviews about this CD so I decided to check it out. And boy am I glad I did! Remy is one of the most talented soul artists around today. Every single song on this CD is worth listening to. While Remy definitely has his own unique sound, this CD is like Michael Franks meets Al Green and Marvin Gay.
Runnin' Blue
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    		Runnin' Blue
    Boz Scaggs
    Manufacturer: Music Avenue Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000OONR9I
    Release Date: 2007-07-10

    Album Description

    By the mid-'70s, Boz Scaggs had amassed a varied body of work, rocking out in the late '60s with Steve Miller and laying down some molten blues with Duane Allman and the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section before moving ever closer to full-blown soul music on a series of solo albums.
    What's Wrong With This Picture?
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • You Don't Know what u are talking abaht
    • Get over yourself, fat boy
    • a great CD
    • A nicely diverse album with Saint James Infirmary
    • I never "got" Van Morrison...till now...
    		 What's Wrong With This Picture?
    Van Morrison
    Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000A55GR
    Release Date: 2003-10-21

    Tracks:

    1. What's Wrong With This Picture
    2. Whinin Boy Moan
    3. Evening In June
    4. Too Many Myths
    5. Somerset
    6. Meaning Of Loneliness
    7. Stop Drinking
    8. Gold Fish Bowl
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    10. Saint James Infirmary
    11. Little Village
    12. Frame
    13. Get On With The Show

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars You Don't Know what u are talking abaht.......2006-06-15

    Stick to reviewing Elvis and books about hairstyles from the 1980's. Van IS still the man, and will always be so. He knows more about music and writing music than any band to come through over the last ten years. Guns and Roses...... rubbish

    2 out of 5 stars Get over yourself, fat boy.......2006-04-15

    Just who wants to hear Van Morrison complain like an old ninny about the press, or the pitfalls of being a godlike, mythical celebrity trapped by his own legend and fame--and all of it contained in bland rocking-chair Muzak jazz. Three chords and some bad lyrics and right away they come on with a messiah complex. (You fans and your empty lives are partly to blame for all this.) "I just want to sing my songs," he whines. (Who's stopping you?) John Waters once said: if you want to be left alone, pick up a monkey wrench and fix toilets and stay out of show business. Besides, I didn't know Van the Man was all that famous. Does anyone under 50 know who he is? I sure haven't seen any articles in the paper about him lately. Old hippies might still babble about "Into The Mystic" and his performance in "The Last Waltz." I heard him sing "Gloria" on an oldies station the other day and I went straight for Rush Limbaugh. Are the royals in England so desexed these days that the Daily Sun has to write up Van Morrison to this degree of musical paranoia??

    5 out of 5 stars a great CD.......2006-03-25

    This CD is one of Van's best. I highly recommend to not only Van fans, but casual listeners.

    4 out of 5 stars A nicely diverse album with Saint James Infirmary.......2005-10-20

    A nicely diverse album, one of Vans best in many years. Saint James Infirmary is a much recorded standard that dates back to Joe "King" Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Stan Kenton, Pete Seeger, Josh White, Dave Van Ronk, Jackie Wilson, Joe Cocker, White Stripes, Eric Clapton. Van Morrison's version makes a worthwhile addition (for a very different interpretation, try the excellent Joerg Sommermeyer 2002 version on "Total Overdrive", [...])

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    5 out of 5 stars I never "got" Van Morrison...till now..........2005-07-19

    I never "got" Van Morrison. For years reviewers (Lester Bangs for instance) have gone ga-ga over Astral Weeks placing it 2nd only to the Beach Boys Pet Sounds in their all-time hit parades. When I was a kid I bought TB Sheets & thought "What's all the hub bub over this guy? This LP is gawd awful!" Sure I heard the hits on the radio. Good stuff, but I never bought another Van record. Plus I thought Them rocked & Morrison would never be as good as that again.
    Then came the Martin Scorcese films on the blues on PBS, the one on the British blues scene in particular. While Jeff Beck & Tom Jones (Tom Jones?) are stumbling around listening to & trying to emulate a great old blues song, in walks Van Morrison, picks up an acoustic guitar & starts wailing the blues like falling off a bike. At that moment, my opinion of the Man changed. I went out (to Amazon) & immediately purchased "What's Wrong With This Picture" his, at the time, latest album. Slowly but surely I am now on a quest to buy every Van Morrison CD & book. Even went to Atlantic City to see him last month on a rare concert date & paid the most ever for a show. Color me converted. Hell, I'm even trying to "get" Astral Weeks...maybe Lester was right...

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