Finding the Way

Finding the Way

ASIN: B000009Q34

Track Listings

1. Am I a Fool

2. Love's Come over Me

3. Let It Go

4. Cardboard Mansion

5. Perfume, Powder and Lead

6. Baby Come Home

7. Another by My Side

8. Don't Worry 'Bout Daddy

9. Finding Your Way

10. Up on the Shelf

11. Better Days to Come

12. Sweet Sally Brown

13. Devil Chased Me Around the Stump

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
This collaboration with dobrologist extraordinaire Jerry Douglas, the Lonesome River Band's sixth release, breaks no new ground yet continues a successful formula for a younger generation of bluegrassers. Masterful nods to the tradition of Flatt and Scruggs-- "Cardboard Mansion," with Don Rigsby's wailing vocal lead--accompany elegant, almost contemporary-folk-influenced arrangements. If there's anything amiss, it's in the occasionally homiletic tone--the Bowman/Douglas original "Let It Go," smacks of soft, new-age spiritualism--and in other strained attempts at lyrical grit--the far- too-literal murder ballad "Perfume, Powder, and Lead." But with a trio of some of the best singers in bluegrass, lyrical power may matter less, and there's plenty of instrumental zip and singalong melodies to carry the whole. --Roy Francis Kasten

Tracks:

Prologue
I Put My Hand In
It Takes a Woman
Put on Your Sunday Clothes
Ribbons Down My Back
Motherhood
Dancing
Before the Parade Passes By
Elegance
Hello, Dolly!
It Only Takes a Moment
So Long Dearie
Finale
I Put My Hand In [*] - Mary Martin
Before the Parade Passes By [*] - Pearl Bailey
Hello, Dolly! [*] - Pearl Bailey
So Long Dearie [*] - Mary Martin
Love, Look in My Window [*] - Ethel Merman
World, Take Me Back [*] - Ethel Merman
On Recording Hello, Dolly! [*] - Carol Channing
When Did You Sense That Hello, Dolly! Would Be a Hit? [*] - Carol Channing
On the Title Number [*] - Carol Channing
"Dolly Changed Me..."; the Book [*] - Carol Channing
Plot [*] - Carol Channing
Optimism, And Finding One's Character [*] - Carol Channing
Prime of Life [*] - Carol Channing

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Sitting in the balcony at the final preview of this 1964 Jerry Herman show, still very much in school and long before my career as a critic began, I knew somehow that I was witnessing theatrical history. Even as that callow youth, I was certain that Carol Channing had been born to play the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi, the meddling turn-of-the century New York widow who had been adapted from Thornton Wilder's straight play The Matchmaker. Channing has proved me right by playing the role ever since, of course, miraculously only improving with age. Beyond Dolly herself, however, the musical emitted a synergistic exuberance (at least five years before we used the word "synergy"). The supporting cast, including David Burns, Eileen Brennan, and Charles Nelson Reilly, were terrific. Herman's tunes and lyrics were sublimely crafted both to create their characters and stand alone. (The title song took on a life of its own.) The show's designers, librettist Michael Stewart and director Gower Champion, combined to transport the audience to 60 years earlier in little old New York. This wasn't all just my opinion: Hello, Dolly! won a record 10 Tonys. The original cast recording can still take you to that other time and place, even if you didn't see the original show. But, at the risk of offending my inner adolescent, the 1994 revival, naturally starring Channing, was even better--both on stage and on disc. --Robert Windeler

Customer Reviews:

DOLLY WILL NEVER GO AWAY.......2007-05-17

Great re-mastering of original BWay cast album with wonderful other Dollys, particularly Pearl Baily who makesHello, Dolly! (1964 Original Broadway Cast) (Deluxe Edition) the title tune her own. It is still a great score and a delight to own.

The excitement is there, but............2007-01-24

Hello Dolly is one of my favorite shows. When you listen to the cast album, you really do--as others have said--feel the excitement of being there on opening night when Broadway history was being made. The wonderful RCA cast album has been a best seller for 43 years. But while I do feel it is necessary for any musical fan to have this cast recording in their collection, this is not personally my "Dolly" album of choice. I have three of the 5 major DOLLY recordings in my collection; this Original Cast, the Barbra Streisand movie soundtrack, and the Mary Martin London cast on LP (the others I do not have are the Pearl Bailey cast album and the Carol Channing revival). My preferred recording is a tie between the movie soundtrack and the Mary Martin album, with this one trailing (not far) behind. As far as the supporting cast are concerned, the original cast wins hand down. But HELLO DOLLY is really about the star, and in my opinion, Carol Channing can't sing...err, croak...her way out of a cardboard box. I realize that that is Channing's trademark, but it just doesn't work for me. As I said, this album is required equipment in any serious musical lover's collection, but I think that I too will "stick with Streisand." And for God's sake, I wish RCA would get off their rump and get the Mary Martin cast album out on CD, and reissue the Pearl Bailey cast album too while they're at it!

Goodbye, Dolly!.......2005-10-30

This Deluxe Edition of the orginal "Hello, Dolly!" has three distinct problems.

For starters, this is not the classic musical that afficianados would have you believe, nor is it Jerry Herman at his best (that honor goes to "Mame"). Rather, this is a fair to middling score with three socko numbers (title tune not included), three rather fine songs (title song included) and the rest either average or inadequate. "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" and "Before the Parade Passes By" are two of the most galvanizing songs ever written for the Broadway stage and no singer can detract from their euphoric energy (though Carol Channing tries -- more on that later). "So Long, Dearie", though slower in tempo than Barbra Streisand's definitve rendition, is a showstopping character song that's both clever and compelling. These three numbers are what gives "Dolly" it's class and they are three of the best things Herman ever wrote. Then we have "Dancing", "Elegance" and (gulp!) the by now overly familiar title song, each an accomplished tune that propels the plot with, well, elegance. The song "Hello, Dolly!" may now annoy as a Broadway warhorse, but it was as fresh as daffodils when it first premiered. The rest of the score, sadly, isn't up to these standards. "It Takes a Woman" and "It Only Takes a Moment" are indistinguished at best, and "Ribbons Down My Back" is downright annoying. Worse still, "I Put My Hand In" is a lackluster opener that pales in comparison to "Just Leave Everything to Me", its replacement in the movie and a bonifide Jerry Herman rouser. And "Motherhood" sounds like exactly what it was, a stage wait for the scenery to move in. Totally expendable.

The second problem here is that this may be the worst sung original cast recording in Broadway history. Charles Neslon Reilly's wobbly tenor struggles to maintain pitch, Eileen Brennan's stilted soprano sounds more like light operetta than musical comedy, and David Burns makes his movie counterpart, Walter Matthau, sound like Mario Lanza in comparision. Then there is Dolly, the incomprehensibly overrated Carol Channing. From her first froggy notes in "I Put My Hand In" you know it's going to be rough sledding and, sure enough, she croaks and screeches her way through one song after another, rendering most of what she sings unlistenable. Channing's voice is thin, harsh and completely unequalized throughout its range and she effectively saps all of the charm out of "...Sunday Clothes" and "Parade". By the time the recording has ended, you want to banish this CD to a deserted island. But wait, there's more! An almost unrecognizable Mary Martin starts the "extras" on this disc with a shock. Some of her last recordings, these "Dolly" numbers unfortunately display how Martin's once lovely instrument had deepened and thickened over the years. A full throttle but somewhat tremulous Ethel Merman fairs little better on some poorly recorded songs added to the show when she took over. These two giants actually make the songs Pearl Bailey does on this disc seem all the more astonishing. While arguably not as talented as Martin or Merman (although, in reconsidering this recording and her career, I think I'm entirely wrong in that observation), Bailey hits a home run on each of her renditions and her recording of the title song is absolutely definitive. Someone should quickly get the cast recording of her "Dolly" back in circulation. "She" and "we" deserve it.

The final problen here is a lengthy recent interview with Ms. Channing that has to be heard to be believed. Does she actually think we're buying the idea that she was doing high kicks in the studio while recording her songs? Please! She barely catches her breath between phrases. And her comparing her premonition that the show would be a hit to a passage in the bible is as laughable as it is sacriligious. Yes, she may have done the show over 5000 times, but she lucked into a classic without earning her own classic status. No wonder all she could do was repeat herself for the rest of her career. Stick with Streisand.

And I guess from the reviews of THIS review, disliking Channing is sacriligous. I better watch my back.

Toxically Corny!!!!.......2005-01-22

A lot of my friends wonder why I violently detest Broadway Musicals so much. Well, this particular recording is at least one reason why. Exposed to this piece of Toxic Schlock at a very young age (about 4 I reckon), and ever since, for me it has epitomized EVERYTHING I detest about musicals, the thin corny plots, even cornier songs, people breaking out into song at the most ridiculous times and so much glitz that my system nearly went into toxic shock. The worst part of it all, CAROL CHANNING!!!! This woman CANNOT SING TO SAVE HER LIFE, PERIOD!!!

I've even asked people who DO like B'way what is the deal with her? I hear it's that she has charisma. OK, since when does charisma equal talent (I honestly believe they are NOT the same thing).

And I have even tried to listen to other musicals over the years, and I just CANNOT get the appeal of it on ANY level! I guess this is well-done as these things go (there is work involved), but I just CANNOT understand what the fuss is all about.

Signed,

One perplexed Owl.

A single CD that is a collector's delight!.......2004-07-14

This CD is a special treat for those of us who love classic Broadway musicals like "Hello, Dolly!" The CD contains all of the songs on the original LP and CD. The cast sings with all their might and the result is a wonderful recording; the CD has excellent sound quality! I got goosebumps when listening to the title song with Carol Channing! GRIN "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" and "Elegance" are rousing numbers; "Ribbons Down My Back" is a beautiful tender ballad.

There are quite a number of wonderful extras: a 10 minute interview with Carol Channing; two songs performed by Mary Martin in the 1965 London production of this stage musical; and two more songs performed with Pearl Bailey when "Hello Dolly!" was done with an all black cast in 1967 on Broadway. Of special note are two recordings of Ethel Merman singing songs written specially for her when she was picked to be the original Dolly (she turned down the part). Ms. Merman put these songs out on a 45 rpm record since she was not part of the original cast recording on January 19, 1964 (three nights after opening night on Broadway).

The liner notes are extensive and the listener is treated to some great photographs, too. (These pictures, though, are in black and white; and the notes could have been a bit more attractively packaged. I agree with the reviewer who notes that this CD could have had better packaging.)

Tracks:

Am I A Fool
Love's Come Over Me
Let It Go
Cardboard Mansion
Perfume, Powder And Lead
Baby Come Home
Another By My Side
Don't Worry 'Bout Daddy
Finding Your Way
Up On The Shelf
Better Days To Come
Sweet Sally Brown
Devil Chased Me Around The Stump

Amazon.com

This collaboration with dobrologist extraordinaire Jerry Douglas, the Lonesome River Band's sixth release, breaks no new ground yet continues a successful formula for a younger generation of bluegrassers. Masterful nods to the tradition of Flatt and Scruggs-- "Cardboard Mansion," with Don Rigsby's wailing vocal lead--accompany elegant, almost contemporary-folk-influenced arrangements. If there's anything amiss, it's in the occasionally homiletic tone--the Bowman/Douglas original "Let It Go," smacks of soft, new-age spiritualism--and in other strained attempts at lyrical grit--the far- too-literal murder ballad "Perfume, Powder, and Lead." But with a trio of some of the best singers in bluegrass, lyrical power may matter less, and there's plenty of instrumental zip and singalong melodies to carry the whole. --Roy Francis Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Lonesome River Band is #1.......2000-10-02

I bought this CD after I heard their "Talking to Myself" CD. This CD is perfect. This contemporary young band has wonderful harmonies, great vocals, outstanding musical abilities and their choice of music is perfectly well-rounded; blending new sounds with traditional sounds. Ronnie Bowman continues in his stellar fashion with vocals; Don Rigsby's mandolin playing flawless and Kenny Smith has to be one of the best I've ever heard on guitar. This band is going places, believe me. Some of the outstanding cuts on this CD are Am I a Fool, Let it Go, Up on the Shelf and the title song Finding your Way will bring tears to your eyes. Good job guys, I hope you guys continue to make 10 star CD's for us to enjoy!!!!!!!

It's one of the best bluegrass CD's I've heard lately.......1999-07-01

The Lonesome River Band is one of the bst bluegrass bands out there if not the best. The first cd of them I bought was ONE STEP FOWARD and I loved it. But FINDING THE WAY is even better.

A bluegrass delight to the ears!.......1999-02-09

The kind of music I wish I could play. Superb banjo, guitar and dobro along with great fiddle licks and super mandolin playing makes you want to play this one over and over. I heard these guys a long time ago. With the masterful picking of Jerry Douglas, this CD ranks in my book as a must have if you are a serious bluegrass fan. I just can't get enough of it so far!

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Great Music with Pasion
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Finding My Way
Raquel Aurilia
Manufacturer: Shea Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002TFZCC
Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

Feels Like
For What Its Worth
Where Was I
The Need
Dreamweaver
Ready For Love
Tears
One Step Closer
Poison (Veneno)
She Falls

Album Description

Pop songs with a rock edge, this now 10 song album includes two popular remakes, "For What It's Worth, and "Dreamweaver" which are stronger than ever. Her first single, "FEELS LIKE" driven by VINCE DICOLA'S piano feel, reached #6 on the FMQB charts in Jan. 2005. Her next upcoming single "The Need" with it's powerful lyrics and amazing message is sure to touch your soul! Produced and Mixed by 2 X Grammy Winner TONY PAPA, known by his work with Platinum Artist "WEIRD AL YANKOVIC," Papa has crafted a punchy sound around Raquel's crystal clear voice. With the contributing talents of Guitar hero BRUCE WATSON, drummer MATT LAUG, and the amazing vocal talents of BILLY TRUDEL, known for his work with ELTON JOHN, this CD really smokes!!!!

Customer Reviews:

Great Music with Pasion.......2004-12-26

Raquel's music is full of feeling with great lyrics. She is an artist to watch for in the future, I'm sure her music will be around for years to come! A great CD to purchase; thoughtful,and reflective! S from Tulsa

Finally.......2004-08-28

Raquel has finally made her dream come true and the rest of us get to benefit from it. Her music has soul...her voice will touch your heart. This CD will make you want to get up and move. I'm happy to see years of hardwork pay off, she deserves it. Way to go Raquel. Enjoy your success. Allison

Great Girl! We wish you well!.......2004-08-10

This is a super record for Raquel! The music is beautiful. She exceeds in her talent and reaches out to those she loves close to her. WE have watched Raquel grow through out the years and very happy to see her leave her husbands limelight and create one of her own! Buy this CD!

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from Solo Piano Publications

Finding My Way
Vicki Logan
Manufacturer: Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008CM5Y
Release Date: 2003-02-04

Tracks:

Dreams of the Past
Pegasus
Finding My Way
All the Way to Heaven
Only Time
Before the Gates of Heaven
My Mother's Memories
Grandma's Music Box
Enchanted Winds
An Angel's Lullaby

Album Description

Instrumental music ranging in styles from pop to rock, classical and folk. Inspirational background music to get one through the day. Something you will listen to over and over again!

Customer Reviews:

Well done!.......2006-01-04

Outstanding music and talent!

from Solo Piano Publications.......2003-05-06

"Finding My Way" is a humble but very impressive collection of mostly original pieces by composer/keyboardist Vicki Logan. Most of the pieces are simple, but the heartfelt emotions and sincerity make this a very satisfying and enjoyable musical experience. Drawn to music from an early age, the opportunity for music lessons didn't present itself, so Logan is primarily self-taught, making her compositions even more impressive.

The album opens with "Dreams of the Past," a gentle piece with a simple melody that Logan embellishes with a variety of synth instruments and voices, bringing out the melancholy but hopeful mood of the piece - an excellent beginning! "Pegasus" is much more buoyant with an infectious rhythm and the feeling of "flying" down the beach on wonderful horse. On this track and several others, Logan is joined with other musicians rather than synth orchestration, and the fun of collaborating with other players is apparent. The title track is a lovely piece about part of life's journey - searching and learning from mistakes and looking for new things along the way. Logan is joined by Randy Gildersleeve on acoustic guitar, Andy LaCasse on bass guitar, and Peter O'Gorman on percussion - another very successful and moving piece. The two cover pieces on the album are "All the Way to Heaven" by Melissa Ethridge and "Only Time" by Enya. For me, these are the weakest tracks. They're nicely done, but Logan's original pieces come across much stronger. "Enchanted Winds" is a romantic piece with a beautiful flute part by Linda Wadsworth and some nice guitar work by Randy Gildersleeve. Dreamy and flowing, this is my favorite track.

Tracks:

I'll Never Go A Roving
Sitting On Top Of The World
One Of Those Mysteries
Ellen Waltzing
Rivers End
Trophy On The Run
Amazing Grace
Facing East
Gospel Plough
John Knows
Heaven In His Eyes

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Finding My Way
Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Manufacturer: Levtron Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00077F5JW
Release Date: 2004-01-20

Tracks:

I Try & I Try
Best Cookies [in the Neighborhood]
Steady Like Freddy
The Wes Side
Exfiled
Cuch Cuch
Some Sorta Blue
Finding My Way
Spangled Star Boogalooo

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Finding Our Way
The Mickeys
Manufacturer: Riverbeat Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009B8FS
Release Date: 2003-05-21

Tracks:

All I Ever Wanted Was You
Still Haunts Me
Smoke & Mirrors
Dixie Wire
Before You're Home
My Way Again
My Train
Old Kentucky Wind
I Want to Talk to You
Dry Eyes
Rainman

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Finding the Way
Micello
Manufacturer: Micello
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000636UA
Release Date: 2002-02-14

Tracks:

Our Beginning
You Whispered Again that You Care
Keep Searching
Autumn Crystal
Second Presence
Windmill
Letting You Go
New Page in My Diary
Behind the Reflection
Finding the Way
Summer Project

Album Description

This is the cellist, composer, Mitsu Saito's first original CD. Accompanied by a jazz pianist, Carolyn Day, he strives to create a unique blend of classical and jazz music. Soothing sound of the cello in this album will take you from light heart-soaring rhythms to deep lonely places that will move the heart and touch the mind. Sensual and emotinally moving!

Turning Your Day Around...Creating a Change Within

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Turning Your Day Around...Creating a Change Within
Jennifer R. Bloome MSO OTR HWC
Manufacturer: The Passage from Surviving to Thriving...Finding Your Way
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FOT8FE
Release Date: 2005-05-01

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Letting Go, helps you to let go of whatever you are longing to get rid of.
Filling Up, helps you to refill from the inside out with the emotion you would like to have.

Product Description

Creating a Change within you! Sometimes all you need is a nudge to get your day going back in the direction you would like it to. Use these meditations at anytime during the day when you need a quick change. This CD is filled with 12, 5 1/2 minute meditations designed to give you a quick turn around, or refocus. The first 6 tracks are dedicated to Changing your View meditations, that bring you to beautiful places like the moon rising or an apple orchard in springtime. Give yourself a break from your day, feel refreshed and recharged. The Second half of the CD is dedicated to Changing your Mind with meditations that change your perspective or help to re-energize you. Use these meditations at anytime during the day when you need a quick change.

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Finding My Way
Daniel Ho
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006RTYG
Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

Forever Yours
When I Close My Eyes
Stronger & Stronger
Living in Paradise
You & Me
Nothing
I Do
No Resistance
Will You Be There
For Eternity
Saving Forever
Along for the Ride

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