Just Me And My Piano

Just Me And My Piano

Just Me And My Piano

ASIN: B000000P8H

Track Listings
 
1. Root Beer Rag
2. Time in a Bottle
3. For the Good Times
4. Last Date
5. Always on My Mind
6. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
7. It Was Almost Like a Song
8. Homecoming
9. Hank Williams Tribute: Your Cheating Heart/You Win Again/I'm So Lones
10. T.D.'s Boogie Woogie
11. Georgia on My Mind

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Encore
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • awsome CD
  • Versatile Singer
  • il divo ancora music
  • Amazing...
  • His wrost CD
 Encore
Russell Watson , and Leonard Bernstein
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JI9W
Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

  1. Va, Pensiero (Verdi)
  2. Volare
  3. The Prayer
  4. 'O Sole Mio
  5. Ave Maria
  6. Mattinata (Leoncavallo)
  7. You Are So Beautiful
  8. Somewhere
  9. Che Gelida Manina (Puccini)
  10. E Lucevan Le Stelle (Puccini)
  11. Magic Of Love
  12. Catch The Tears
  13. Is Nothing Sacred?
  14. Bohemian Rhapsody
  15. Celeste Aida (Verdi)
  16. Where My Heart Will Take Me (from "Enterprise")

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Following up on the release of his debut CD, The Voice, Russell Watson is back with Encore, another mix of opera favorites and popular songs. By now Watson has become virtually a household name--he sells out large concert venues and remains on the top-seller charts. On Encore, we find Puccini and Verdi sharing the billing with Lulu and Lionel Ritchie on the CD's 16 tracks, which range from the much-loved Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria" to "Where My Heart Will Take Me," the theme for Enterprise (the latest Star Trek TV series). Indeed, a more fitting title might have been The Voices, since Watson explores opera, sacred works, film, television themes, and pop songs. The orchestral arrangements on tracks such as "Va, Pensiero" may not win him any fans from the opera contingency, but Watson reveals a captivating sound on pop ballads, including "You Are So Beautiful" and "Somewhere." If you enjoyed The Voice, you're certain to want an encore. --Rebecca Agnew

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars awsome CD.......2007-06-09

This CD is overall a wonderful sellection of music. I bought it for the one song and have enjoyed all of the songs on the CD.

4 out of 5 stars Versatile Singer.......2007-03-30

Russell Watson has an incredible voice range & a very versatile singer. He even made me appreciate opera!

5 out of 5 stars il divo ancora music.......2006-11-10

The book is wonderful. I love playing their music, its so great. Worth the money, no doubt.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing..........2006-05-05

Russell Watson is amazing. It is truly a delight to hear him sing both the pop and the arias, for he performs both equally well. His rendition of Volare is very fun, and when he sings Somewhere, it's simply breathtaking. His duet with Lionel Richie was also splendid. They really did sound fantastic together. The two low points for me were The Prayer, because I couldn't stand Russell's duet partner, Lulu, and Don't Know How I Got By, because the song just didn't seem to suit Russell's voice. However, the other tracks more than make up for those few inferior selections. Russell Watson truly is a talented man, and I highly recommend this album.

3 out of 5 stars His wrost CD.......2005-01-12

I have all 4 of Russell's Cd's and this is by far his wrose.
The Classical stuff is great but The pop stuff is some of the wrose pop stuff he has even done.
Classic Julie Classic Broadway
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 STARS AND THEN SOME !!
  • Pretty Sad,
  • I FELL IN LOVE WITH JULIE ALL OVER AGAIN
  • A Great Julie Andrews CD
  • Climbing Every Mountain with Mary Poppins
 Classic Julie Classic Broadway

Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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ASIN: B00005KBBR
Release Date: 2001-06-19

Tracks:

  1. On A Clear Day
  2. A Cock-Eyed Optimist
  3. Hello, Young Lovers
  4. Here I'll Stay
  5. My Fair Lady Shuffle: Overture/Wouldn't It Be Loverly/Let A Woman/Just You Wait/Poor Professional...
  6. Getting To Know You
  7. Living In The Shadows
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  9. I Have Dreamed
  10. My Funny Valentine
  11. Camelot Suite: Camelot/The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood/How To Handle A Woman/If Ever I Would...
  12. Crazy World
  13. If I Loved You
  14. Edelweiss
  15. The Sound Of Music

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 5 STARS AND THEN SOME !!.......2006-02-10

Oh Julie, the songs you sang on this CD are superb. I wish you could still give us that joy. If you can only sing in the low registers, give us jazz!! You can do it I just know you can!!

2 out of 5 stars Pretty Sad, .......2005-10-27

Hollywood veteran Julie Andrews has had a glorious career, but not without its downsides. Her legend is built on "The Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins" and other glorious roles. Her abilities as a singer were never impressive or great, her voice often sounded weak, but she always knew how to sing around her very limited vocal range. On this collection she performs some of the greatest Broadway tunes ever written and even though she does a good job, her voice just doesn't hold up against many of these tunes. Her warmth is felt all over the album, in "Here I'll Stay" she wraps her gentle, but narrow, voice around it and in "My Funny Valentine" she sticks to the lower register of her voice. However, in the re-recording of her classic "Sound of Music" and in "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" her voice fails her, it often sounds thin and airy and it's actually quite sad to listen to. When all is said and done Julie Andrews remains a great talent, and most of that talent is largely due to her amazing capability as a performer and her genuine warmth.

5 out of 5 stars I FELL IN LOVE WITH JULIE ALL OVER AGAIN.......2005-06-25

As a young kid growing up in the Philippines I remember my Dad playing his state-of-the-art Aiwa tape recorder back in the 60s and hearing Julie Andrews' voice - truly the voice of an angel! Now, hearing these songs again with adult ears I fell in love with her voice all over again !

5 out of 5 stars A Great Julie Andrews CD.......2002-01-27

If you are a fan of Dame Julie's and musicals, this is the cd for you. It is a compilation of songs from prevously released albums; The King and I, The Music of Richard Rodgers, Here I'll Stay, and Victor/Victoria, Original Broadway Cast Recording.
I found the material to be very well put together giving the listener selections from My Fair Lady, Camelot, The Sound of Music, Victor/Victoria and others. What more could you want?
As for Ms. Andrews, she is superb. There is simply no one like her. I have heard comments that prior to the infamous throat surgery she was unable to handle the difficult material and hit those high notes. This is just not true. All you have to do is listen to these songs recorded in the early 90's to know that she still had a marvelous voice. Lets hope that one day she will be able to sing and record again. If not, these may be her last recordings so treasure them.

The My Fair Lady suite is wonderful and Ms. Andrews definitely hit the high note at the end of "I Could Have Danced All Night".
Her version of "Edelweiss" and "The Sound of Music" are lovely.
Also worth listening to is "Living in the Shadows" written for the Broadway production of Victor/Victoria so you won't find it on the movie soundtrack. The lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse who also penned "Crazy World", which is another great selection on this cd.

Overall this is a cd worth having in your collection, so buy it today. Otherwise you are missing out.

5 out of 5 stars Climbing Every Mountain with Mary Poppins.......2002-01-22

Julie Andrews and her music have been an inspiration to me
every since I stepped into a theater and watched Mary Poppins
(many years ago). I admire her talent and her voice on this CD. I know it is not as clear a voice as she used to have but I still enjoy listening to her. I listen to this CD when I want a "pick me up" and am proud to have it as part of my collection.
Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites
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    ASIN: B0009SOFXG
    Release Date: 2005-08-01

    Tracks:

    1. Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (CWM Rhondda) - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
    2. Land of My Fathers - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
    3. Dies Irae
    4. Men of Harlech
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    7. Old Folks at Home
    8. Il Liza Jane
    9. Faust/Soldier's Chorus - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
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    11. Ballard of Rourke's Drift - Cwt-Y-Collen Choir
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    13. God Bless the Prince of Wales - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
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    15. German Mass/Sanctus
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    17. All Through the Night - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
    18. Arwelfa
    19. Invictus
    20. Softly as I Leave You

    Tracks:

    1. Diolch l'R L
    2. Hine E Hine (Maori Lullaby)
    3. Pererin Wyf (Amazing Grace)
    4. Tribute to the USA: America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates)/God Bless ...
    5. Memories of Martha
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    12. Nos a Bore
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    14. Soon Ah Will Be Done
    15. Thanks Be to God
    16. Flower That Shattered the Stone
    17. Rhys - Treorchy Male Choir
    18. Where Shall I Be?
    19. Bywyd y Bugail
    20. Lord's Prayer

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    2. Pearl Fishers/Divine Brahma
    3. She Was Beautiful (Cavatina) - Treorchy Male Choir
    4. Cymru Fach
    5. Nidaros
    6. Jacob's Ladder - Treorchy Male Choir
    7. Watching the Wheat
    8. Pan Ddaw y Saint (When the Saints Go Marching In)
    9. Misbles/Stars
    10. Rachie
    11. Pirates of Penzance/With Cat-Like Tread - Treorchy Male Choir
    12. There Is a Balm in Gilead
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    17. Finnish Forest (Suomen Salossa)
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    20. Tydi a Roddaist - Treorchy Male Choir

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    1. Y Nefoedd
    2. Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me
    3. Morte Christe (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
    4. By Babylon's Wave
    5. I'm Gonna Sing
    6. Where Could I Go But to the Lord?
    7. Holy City - Treorchy Male Choir
    8. Mefistofele: Ave Signor, Degli Angeli
    9. Senzenina (Zulu Chant)
    10. That's All I Want from You
    11. Deep Harmony - Treorchy Male Choir
    12. Give Me Jesus
    13. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
    14. My Wish for You
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    16. Mose in Egitto/Prayer
    17. Be Still My Soul (Finlandia Hymn)
    18. God's Choir in the Sky
    19. Floral Dance - Treorchy Male Choir
    20. Smilin' Through

    Tracks:

    1. Calon Lan
    2. True Love
    3. Mor Fawr Wyt Ti (How Great Thou Art)
    4. Aberystwyth
    5. Comrades in Arms
    6. Cats/Memory
    7. They Led My Lord Away
    8. State Fair/It's a Grand Night for Singing
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    10. Let's Face the Music and Dance
    11. Windmills of Your Mind
    12. How Soon
    13. Non Nobis Domine
    14. Rhythm of Life
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    16. Sound an Alarm
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    18. Turandot/Nessun Dorma
    19. Christus Redemptor
    20. Ann Evening's Pastorale

    Album Details

    Choirs Include the Morriston Orpheus Choir, the Pontadrddulais Male Voice Choir, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir, the Cwrt-y-gollen Choir, the Treorchy Male Choir and the Lucknow Male Voice Choir.
    DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances
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    ASIN: B00005Q6IN
    Release Date: 2001-10-23

    Tracks:

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    13. A Party With Betty Comden & Adolph Green: The French Lesson - Betty Comdon/Adolph Green
    14. The Madwoman Of Central Park: Better - Phyllis Newman
    15. Greenwillow: Never Will I Marry - Anthony Perkins
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    17. Tintypes: Elite Syncopation/I'm Goin' To Live Anyhow, 'Til I Die - Lynne Thigpen
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    20. Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary: Liza One-Note - Christine Pedi
    21. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Donna Kane & Ensemble

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    2. Fame - The Musical: There She Goes!/Fame - Natasha Rennalls & Ensemble
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    7. Kiss Me, Kate: Were Thine That Special Face - Brian Stokes Mitchell
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    9. The Green Bird: O Foolish Heart - Company
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    13. SeesawNobody Does It Like Me - Michele Lee
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    17. Lucky In The Rain: Love Me As If There Were No Tomorrow - Barbara Cook
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    19. The Act: Walking Papers - Liza Minnelli & Company

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Great compilation.......2002-05-10

    I don't actually own this particular compilation, however, since I own nearly every recording represented on these discs...I think I'm qualified to comment. This is a wonderful representation of the high quality of work that DRG Records does.
    The previous review is way off the mark. This is definitely not a waste of time or money. This is 25 years of preserving Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, studio recordings (mostly from the city center concerts), etc. So what if they "aren't as good as the original", DRG is preserving many recordings and artists that other mainstream labels don't or won't. You have wonderful recordings from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, Debbie Gravitte, Tyne Daly, Anthony Perkins, Joanna Gleason, Marin Mazzie, Carol Burnett, Heather Headley, Patti LuPone, Barbara Cook, etc., and many of these are from Original Cast Recordings just as they appeared on Broadway. This is an excellent sampler of the work going on at DRG. No...I'm not an employee...just an avid listener and collector of theatre recordings.

    1 out of 5 stars A disappointment.......2001-12-15

    There's a reason you've probably never heard of most of the songs and shows on this album, not to mention most of the artists. This is a second-rate collection of second-rate numbers performed by mostly second-rate artists. In the case of the shows that were revivals, the performances on the original cast recordings were better. Don't waste your money.
    Gershwin: Piano Music
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    ASIN: B000005IY8
    Release Date: 1992-04-09

    Tracks:

    1. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Swanee
    2. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Nobody But You
    3. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise
    4. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Do It Again
    5. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Fascinating Rhythm
    6. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Oh, Lady Be Good
    7. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Somebody Loves Me
    8. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Sweet And Low Down
    9. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): That Certain Feeling
    10. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): The Man I Love
    11. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Clap Yo' Hands
    12. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Do Do Do
    13. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): My One And Only
    14. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): 'S Wonderful
    15. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Strike Up The Band
    16. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Liza
    17. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): I Got Rhythm
    18. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Who Cares?
    19. Other Piano Pieces: Rialto Ripples
    20. Other Piano Pieces: Three Preludes-Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
    21. Other Piano Pieces: Three Preludes - Andante con moto e poco rubato
    22. Other Piano Pieces: Three Preludes - Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
    23. Other Piano Pieces: Impromptu In Two Keys
    24. Other Piano Pieces: Three-Quarter Blues
    25. Other Piano Pieces: Merry Andrew
    26. Other Piano Pieces: Piano Playin' Jazzbo Brown (Jasbo Brown Blues)
    27. Other Piano Pieces: Promenade
    28. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise
    29. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: How Long Has This Been Going On?
    30. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: By Strauss
    31. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Someone to Watch over Me
    32. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Nice Work If You Can Get It
    33. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: The Man I Love
    34. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Just Another Rhumba
    35. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Isn't It A Pity?
    36. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: They All Laughed
    37. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Love Is Here To Stay

    Amazon.com

    William Bolcom is my kind of musician. He writes music that is sometimes adventurous but always based in a recognizable American idiom. And he's a terrific ragtime pianist, the best Joplin player I've heard. With these credentials, of course he's a wonderful Gershwin player. These are the best piano performances of Gershwin I know. After you hear those, Bolcom joins his wife Joan Morris for very flavorful versions of 10 George and Ira Gershwin songs. The whole disc is a delight, and the original analog recordings still sound fine. Highly recommended to all Gershwin lovers. --Leslie Gerber

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Peculiar.......2005-01-26

    I can see how someone might enjoy this album. William Bolcom is a top-flight pianist and the idea of playing the tunes as George Gershwin played them at parties is intriguing.

    Because my ear is used to it, I guess, I would like to have heard longer performances of fewer songs. Each one sounded to me like a snippet -- over too soon. Because of that, plus the fact that I'm not a fan of Joan Morris' showy voice, I give the album one thumb up.

    5 out of 5 stars Gershwin Never Sounded Better!.......2002-06-25

    This is a fantastic CD! Back in the 70's, pianist William Bolcom and his singer wife Joan Morris made a delightful series of albums on the Nonesuch label of old songs from the first half of the twentieth century - just glorious voice backed by brilliant piano. As Ira Gershwin might say - who could ask for anything more? The music is not only beautifully performed, you can hear the joy of the performance in every note. And Bolcom and Morris were never better than when doing Gershwin.

    A combination of two albums, the first part of this CD is all piano. The Gershwin Songbook consists of brief (some under a minute) versions of some of his more popular songs in the way that Gershwin himself famously played them at parties. They demonstrate that Gershwin was as gifted a pianist as he was a composer. The other instrumental tracks are some of Gershwin's solo piano pieces, including the wonderful Rialto Ripples, a rag written when he was just seventeen. For me, the pinnacle of both Gershwin's and William Bolcom's artistry is reached on the second of the three preludes - a classic study of a bluesy mood.

    Just when you think things can't get any better, Joan Morris arrives. She effortlessly sings and swings her way through ten of Gershwin's best songs from the cheeky comedy of By Strauss to the smoky moodiness of Someone To Watch Over Me. Maybe I'm just an incurable old romantic, but the ballads are the best of all.

    No Gershwin collection can be complete without this CD. Now if only I could find a copy of that Bolcom/Morris song about Humphrey Bogart...
    Menuhin & Grappelli Play...
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Most beautiful music
    		 Menuhin & Grappelli Play...

    Manufacturer: EMI Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0002Z83LG
    Release Date: 2005-02-15

    Tracks:

    1. Fascinatin' Rhythm
    2. Soon
    3. Summertime
    4. Embraceable You
    5. Liza
    6. A Foggy Day
    7. 'S Wonderful
    8. The Man I Love
    9. I Got Rhythm
    10. He Loves And She Loves
    11. They Can't Take That Away From Me
    12. They All Laughed
    13. Funny Face
    14. Our Love Is Here To Stay
    15. Lady Be Good
    16. These Foolish Things
    17. Laura
    18. April In Paris
    19. Autumn Leaves
    20. Autumn In New York

    Tracks:

    1. Cheek To Cheek
    2. Isn't This A Lovely Day?
    3. Change Partners
    4. Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
    5. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
    6. Heat Wave
    7. The Way You Look Tonight
    8. Pick Yourself Up
    9. A Fine Romance
    10. All The Things You Are
    11. Why Do I Love You?
    12. I Get A Kick Out Of You
    13. Night And Day
    14. Looking At You
    15. Just One Of Those Things
    16. My Funny Valentine
    17. Thou Swell
    18. The Lady Is A Tramp
    19. Blue Room
    20. Jealousy
    21. Skylark

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Most beautiful music.......2005-08-17

    This is happy music.
    Just plain happy, instrumental music.
    Highly recommend to everyone.
    1907: "Dear Old Golden Rule Days"
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Old music, fun listening.
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    Manufacturer: Archeophone Records
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    ASIN: B0000ACNCV
    Release Date: 2003-05-27

    Tracks:

    1. School Days (Byron G. Harlan)
    2. I Just Can't Make My Eyes Behave (Ada Jones)
    3. San Antonio (Billy Murray & Chorus)
    4. Red Wing (Frank C. Stanley and Henry Burr)
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    7. Pagliacci--Vesti la giubba (Enrico Caruso)
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    9. Let's Take an Old-Fashioned Walk (Ada Jones and Billy Murray)
    10. I Love a Lassie (Harry Lauder)
    11. The Bird On Nellies Hat (Helen Trix)
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    20. Nobodys Little Girl (Byron G. Harlan)
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    22. He's a Cousin of Mine (Bert Williams)
    23. The Bully (May Irwin)
    24. If I'm Going to Die I'm Going to Have Some Fun (Arthur Collins)
    25. Auld Lang Syne (Frank C. Stanley)

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Old music, fun listening........2007-02-11

    In perspective these are some of the most popular songs of their time. I enjoy the historical value of songs from the past. Hearing someone sing about things you may have only learned from a history book, makes it more real.
    Sumi Jo - Only Love
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Bleah!
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    		 Sumi Jo - Only Love
    Stephen Sondheim , Leonard Bernstein , Maury Yeston , Choi Kyung Sik , Jule Styne , Alban Gerhardt , Michael William Balfe , Claude-Michel Schoenberg , Ettore Stratta , and Sumi Jo
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    ASIN: B00004GP1Z
    Release Date: 2000-04-11

    Tracks:

    1. In His Eyes
    2. Someone Like You
    3. Beautiful World
    4. Unusual Way
    5. Losing My Mind
    6. Once Upon a Dream
    7. Only Love
    8. Send In The Clowns
    9. Just In Time
    10. Dream With Me
    11. I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls
    12. I Still Believe

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Bleah!.......2007-07-02

    I like Sumi Jo. The music is drek. Sondheim! Before I knew how Clowns fit into the plot I thought it was mildly enigmatic and heartbreaking (sniff). Now that I do know, I think it's a maudlin, bad attempt to conform to the plot of the show. Mind is just stupid, and the tune is pallid. ("Or were you just being kind..."?????) So much for Sondheim. He'll be forgotten soon enough. He's hardly a household word now. The rest of the songs have that peculiar, unpleasant modern sound that so many new Bway songs have. Kind of weird. It's "in". Monkey see, monkey do. I'm glad I bought it used and only wasted $5 + shipping on it. If you like this kind of tuneless, affected music, go for it. She's wonderful. She doesn't sound like an opera singer at all. Though she is a wonderful one. The arrangement of the Styne is slow and soothing, not that jouncy bouncy upbeat thing, the way it was written. I don't like either version, but if I were forced to be subjected to one, I'd take the slow one. I'm very disappointed. I should have expected as much from 2 Sondheims and that Styne. I wish she'd sung a better selection of songs.

    4 out of 5 stars Sumi sings Broadway.......2006-12-26

    Coloratura soprano Sumi Jo's album "Only Love" again demonstrates why she is undoubtedly one of the greatest voices of recent times. On this album, Sumi Jo concentrates her talents on songs from the musical theatre world. Many opera singers do have trouble adapting and manipulating their precision-trained voices into another style, but Sumi Jo sings in a fresh, appealing way that makes these songs come alive, almost like they were written yesterday.

    The crown jewels of the album are "Unusual Way" (from Maury Yeston's NINE), and the title track, "Only Love" (one of the more distinguishable ballads from Frank Wildhorn's otherwise-dreadful SCARLET PIMPERNEL score). Sumi effortlessly transforms herself into a Broadway diva on this album; instantly she's at home with the material. I heartily recommend this surprising about-face from opera singer Sumi Jo.

    [Erato/Warner Music 8573802412]

    4 out of 5 stars Much Better than I Expected.......2006-08-03

    Let me start off by saying that I adore opera and I adore musical theater. That said, I can think of very few opera singers who I like singing showtunes. Actually Dawn Upshaw is the one who readily comes to mind... Somehow the greatest opera singers, people like Renee Fleming and Kiri Te Kinawa have trouble "toning it down" enough to successfully sing a musical repetoire. Sumi Jo is an exception. Her voice is light enough to sing these pieces with a nice tone and a sense of ease. We know her extraordinary operatic ability from her previous work, but she wisely doesn't feel the need to prove it to us on these songs.

    Given my high opinions of Sumi Jo, you might be wondering why I didn't give this album 5 stars. That's because I think she could have chosen better songs. I commend her for going with contemporary composers as opposed to the usual repetoir of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, Jules Styne, with a bit of Bernstein and Sondheim thrown in for flavor. However comtemporary musical theater has exciting new voices from the likes of Jason Robert Brown, Adam Guettel, and Michael LaCuisa. Or, she could have gone with some Boubil and Schoenberg with some of Andrew Llyod Webber's better tunes thrown in. Instead, she went for a lot of Wildhorn. Thankfully she chose to embrace The Scarlet Pimpernel and Jekyll and Hyde- two of Wildhorn's best shows as opposed to total schlock. But songs like "In His Eyes" (a duet with herself) and "Only Love" aren't intersting. Her only nod to Boubil is "I Still Believe" from Miss Saigon (another duet). Duets usuallywork with two contrasting voices and viewpoints (especially duets like these- sung by two characters in love with the same man). Singing with yourself doesn't really create any tension o0r real interest. Sumi Jo is best on tracks like "Send In the Clowns" (A Little Might Music), "Losing My Mind" ("Follies") and other songs intended as solos.

    I definately reccoment this disc to an opera fan interested in another side of Sumi Jo, or a musical theater fan in search of a good voice (or both). My only reservation is a few of the song choices.

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2004-01-19

    Proof that musicals can be sung without the "Belt-technique". Pure, beautiful and amazing! This is what I call crossover!

    5 out of 5 stars Unexpected voice.......2003-06-09

    Anyone who knows Sumi Jo will be surprised at this album because she is not like an opera singer in this album. It is common that opera singers¡¯ cross-over albums sounds ridiculous because they do not give themselves up being the opera singer; they usually stick to their operatic way to sing. However, when one who has never heard Sumi Jo¡¯s other recordings listens to this cross-over album, he will not know that Sumi is an opera singer. It means that her interpretations are almost perfect. She knows how to sing cross-over songs and that the way to sing them is different from that of opera arias; but unfortunately some opera singers do not seem to know it. Maybe cross-over music is something that most opera singers want to try, but I have not seen one succeeded contentedly. Sumi¡¯s voice and her interpretations are almost perfect. All tracks are great, but particularly I recommend ¡°Unusual Way¡± and ¡°I still believe.¡± I remember Sumi Jo saying in an interview after finishing recording this album, that she finally made it. I agree with her that she eventually did a great job. I really pay a compliment on her impressive work. Very strongly recommend!
    The Mantovani Orchestra
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The Real Thing
    • Fantastic Collection of Favorites!!!
    		 The Mantovani Orchestra

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    ASIN: B00005YC5F
    Release Date: 2000-04-18

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The Real Thing.......2007-01-27

    I'm a HUGE Mantovani fan and have had mixed results trying to upgrade my collection to CDs. This collection is the original orchestra arrangements of all the classics. This is the one to buy.

    5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Collection of Favorites!!!.......2003-07-02

    The Mantovanti Orchestra shows off their "marvelous versatility" in this "wonderful" collection of "8 CDs", with titles that tell you "just what to expect", such as: "The Love Songs", "Memorable Classics", "Itallian Favorites", "On Broadway", etc. You can set the MOOD for practically ANY occassion! There are even some "popular" selections that we all know and treasure like: "Moon River", "Over the Rainbow" and "Autum Leaves"!
    You will NOT want to remove these GREAT CDs from your CD Player, once you have listened to them! They make "nice" background music for small get-togethers or "lovely" background music for those "ROMANTIC DINNERS", for you and your "SPECIAL SOMEONE"!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SET!!! It is a GREAT DEAL for the money, even at the full price!!!
    The Essential Paul Robeson
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • What ??
    • Nice Voice, but not a nice person...(read on, pls.)
    • A let down
    • The definitive Paul Robeson compilation
    		 The Essential Paul Robeson

    Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    2. Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall
    3. Paul Robeson Sings "Ol' Man River" & Other Favorites
    4. Songs of Free Men/ A Paul Robeson Recital
    5. Ol' Man River: His 25 Greatest

    ASIN: B00005B15R
    Release Date: 2001-05-22

    Tracks:

    1. Ol' Man River
    2. Steal Away
    3. Joshua Fit De Battle Ob Jericho
    4. Water Boy
    5. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
    6. Deep River
    7. Lonesome Road
    8. Mighty Lak' A Rose
    9. Rockin' Chair
    10. When It's Sleepy-time Down South
    11. Mah Lindy Lou
    12. My Curly Headed Baby
    13. Carry Me Back To Green Pastures
    14. Lazy Bones
    15. St. Louis Blues
    16. Congo Lullaby
    17. Canoe Song
    18. Shenandoah
    19. I Still Suits Me
    20. Summertime
    21. It Ain't Necessarily So
    22. Just A-Wearyin' For you
    23. Song Of The Volga Boatmen
    24. Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day

    Tracks:

    1. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Minstrel Man
    2. Git On Board, Li'l Children/Dere's No Hidin' Place
    3. Go Down, Moses
    4. Bear De Burden/All God's Chillun Got Wings
    5. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
    6. Got The South In My Soul
    7. Blue Prelude
    8. Fat Li'l Feller Wid His Mammy's Eyes/Shortnin' Bread
    9. Wagon Wheels
    10. The Banjo Song
    11. Love Song
    12. Climbing Up (Mountain Song)
    13. All Through The Night
    14. Mood Indigo
    15. At Dawning
    16. An Eriskay Love Lilt
    17. Trees
    18. Jerusalem
    19. The Cobbler's Song
    20. A Perfect Day
    21. Sylvia
    22. Sea Fever
    23. King Joe (The Joe Louis Blues)
    24. The Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)
    25. My Old Kentucky Home

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars What ??.......2006-12-10

    The idiot from Virginia thought it a bit strange that an American black man would give the communists a chance. Looking back from modern perspective is easier than what he had to go on in the thirtes. Gee, I wonder why a black man would do that after all that southern hospitality, segregation, and steady work you gave the "black folk". Not to mention all those nighttime campfires you had going in their honor.
    While I might be from New York I certainly would not be called a bleeding heart liberal but I can certainly understand why the poor soul was looking elsewhere. You are either ignorant of history and its influences on people or you are a totally unsympathetic jackass!!

    1 out of 5 stars Nice Voice, but not a nice person...(read on, pls.).......2006-01-07

    Paul Robeson, who was brainwashed into
    beleiving Communist rhetoric (which is
    strange as hell for an Amer-I-can black
    man). A good singing voice but all cover
    songs! Come on, Paul!

    3 out of 5 stars A let down.......2004-09-24

    I own several Robeson recordings and purchased this one with high hopes as it has a great selection of tracks. Unfortunately given the excellent recording quality of "Songs for Free Men" and "The Paul Robeson Oddyssey", the remasters from what I assume are 78's and possibly radio are a let down and mar what could have been an excellent album.

    5 out of 5 stars The definitive Paul Robeson compilation.......2003-09-19

    This 2 CD set of Paul Robeson is the definitive collection providing a decent overview of his work in 50 tracks all wonderfully restored from 78s as usual for ASV, with spirituals, show tunes, Shakespeare-like readings, and more done with a trademark bass voice and orchestration that backs up Paul perfectly and he would later be one of the first civil rights activists. The first disc is a reissue of the single disc "Ol' Man River-His 25 Greatest" on ASV containing "Ol' Man River," "Mighty Like a Rose," "Joshua Fit De Battle Ob Jericho," "Carry Me Back To Green Pastures," "Lazy Bones," and many more classics which is also available here at Amazon for those who only want a single disc of Paul's work and the 2nd disc contains 25 more classics including "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen," "The Old Folks At Home," "My Old Kentucky Home," "Wagon Wheels," "Git On Board, Little Children," and many more. In other words, all 50 of these tracks are essential to any early pop, folk, gospel, blues, etc. music fan and this is the set to introduce yourself to his work in a convenient 2 CD package with the usual great liner notes and details on the original 78s ASV provides with each CD released in their Living Era series.

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