The Sheriff

The Sheriff

ASIN: B000819156

Track Listings

1. Sheriff

2. In a Crowd

3. Bachianas Brasileiras

4. Mean to Me

5. Natural Affection

6. Donnie's Theme

7. Carnival

Tracks:

You Remind Me
California
Makin' My Way
When I'm With You
Kept Me Coming
Mama's Baby
Crazy Without You
Elisa
Living for a Dream
Give Me Rock 'N' Roll

Album Details

1988 rerelease of the Toronto, Canada group Sheriff's lone disc with Freddi Currci on vocals; he went on to form Alias. Features the chart topper 'When I'm with You', plus 'Crazy Without You', 'California' & seven more.

Customer Reviews:

Good Album.......2006-06-12

This is a good album! One of the song is just stupid, Kep Me Coming, what the hell dose that mean? That is one of the stupidest songs I have ever heard! But the rest of the songs are really good.

Strong, strong, 80's band.......2005-07-05

I can't understand some of the reviews calling this cd mediocre. I can only assume that they gave it one listen, realized they hadn't purchased whatever it was they were hoping to find and took out their misguided anger in text review. This IS a very strong collection of songs IF you love 80's top 40 rock. "When I'm With You" is the big hit ballad but this cd goes so much deeper. This is a rock album that happens to have a ballad...which was the case with many top 40 rock bands from the 80's. "Elisa", "Living For A Dream", and "Makin' My Way" are excellent songs in a sorta Styx meets April Wine kind of way. Those three songs alone are worth the price of admission...but this cd literally doesn't have a bad track. I like to listen to cds when I'm doing wood work in my basement and at first, this cd just sounded okay. It was after several more listenings that I fully realized what a great album this is. I feel like I've unearthed a lost treasure.

AOR classic that few people heard..........2004-04-05

I remember listening to 94 Rock out of Syracuse,NY in the early 80's when "You Remind Me" came on the radio. I loved the sound of the song but only heard it a few times after and never caught the name of the group. I was lucky enough in the late 80's to pick up a cassette(by chance) by a Canadian group called Sheriff. I wondered if "You Remind Me" was the same song I had heard and loved so I purchased it. It was and what a great find. Classic AOR throughout this release with the killer ballad "When I'm With You" also here. I now have this classic on cd and would highly recommend it to 80's AOR fans out there. Great news: 707 Megaforce will be released on cd for the first time this year!

A MUST HAVE if you like 80s AOR!!!!.......2002-04-02

This is one of the most delightful "lost treasures" I have ever seen - folks, this is one great record. The songs are excellent (I don't really like the last song, because the keyboardist sings it and I'm not that impressed with his voice, so...) and the production is really good.

This disc is worth far more than the price of admission just to hear Freddy Curci's singing. He is the most incredible vocalist I've ever heard, and I've pretty much heard them all (I'm a singer). His upper range is phenomenal, his tone is excellent, and I've never heard anyone else EVER come close to holding out really high notes for as long as he can. He doesn't really do it for "show," the things he does are quite musical in the context of the songs. NO ONE else that I've ever heard could've done what he did on this album (not Steve Perry, not Brad Delp, nobody), which is from 1982, no less. The standout vocal performance is "Living for a Dream," in which Curci sings several lines that range between the soprano A and C range (that's right, he hits a few notes in there that are a _whole octave_ above the "tenor high C" that you hear about so often - and he _sings_ them, he doesn't scream them).

Although the band did get some recognition later on for "When I'm With You" (and deservedly so, it's a great song), this band never really "made it" - this is the only recording that was released. I've read that interal conflicts over song writing, song choices, and, believe it or not, singing (I've read that the keyboardist wanted to sing more - he's a decent singer, but compared to Curci's incredible vocal prowess, he should just play the keys) led to the break up of the band. Freddy and Steve D. (guitar) went on to join with Steve Fossen, Roger Fisher, and Michael DeRosier of Heart to form the band Alias, which also released a killer AOR album (you may remember the song "More Than Words Can Say").

You won't be disappointed.

One Hit Wonder!!.......2001-04-16

The following is a list of artists that Hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but never hit the chart again:

ONE HIT WONDERS:

1954 Joan Weber - Let Me Go, Lover
1956 Morris Stoloff - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
1958 Silhouettes - Get A Job
1958 Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
1958 Elegants - Little Star
1960 Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
1963 Singing Nun - Dominique
1969 Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525
1979 M - Pop Muzik
1985 Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
1988 Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
1989 Sheriff - When I'm With You
1992 The Heights - How Do You Talk To An Angel

Tracks:

Kitten On The Keys
Dizzy Fingers
Meandering
African Suite: I. High Hattin'
African Suite: II. Kinda Careless
African Suite: III. Mississippi Shivers
Jay Walk
Sparkling Waters
Wise Cracker Suite: I. Yokel Opus
Wise Cracker Suite: II. Mighty Lackawanna
Wise Cracker Suite: III. The Sheriff's Lament
Amazonia
Blue Tornado
Three Little Oddities: I. Impromptu
Three Little Oddities: II. Romanza
Three Little Oddities: III. Novelette
Coaxing The Piano
Stumbling (Paraphrase)
Moods Of A New Yorker: I. At Dusk
Moods Of A New Yorker: II. Movie Ballet
Moods Of A New Yorker: III. Relaxation
Moods Of A New Yorker: IV. After Theatre (Tango)
Rhythm Venture
Fourth Dimension

Amazon.com

Zez Confrey (1895-1971) may not be a household name, but his 1921 masterpiece "Kitten on the Keys" certainly is. The Illinois-born composer studied the classics growing up, but somehow the temptation of Vaudeville sneaked its way into his compositions and he found success writing catchy ragtime miniatures with goofy names ("Wise Cracker Suite," "Dizzy Fingers," "Blue Tornado"). Republic of Georgia pianist Eteri Andjaparidze performs 24 of Confrey's works with technical perfection and plenty of spirit--two requirements for these compositions--but sounds a tad robotic on some numbers. Between "Kitten" and 1959's "Fourth Dimension," Confrey explored blues, rags, Latin rhythms, and--of course--jazz, but the real highlight here is a slow number, the four-movement Moods of a New Yorker. In sum, this a great tribute featuring great music, perfect for fans of George Gershwin, Ferde Grofé, Jelly Roll Morton, and Joseph Lamb. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Oh, Kitten...it's a Must Have.......2004-12-29

Hats off to Naxos for releasing this absolutely perfect tribute to Zez Confrey - it was high time, someone had to do it, and Naxos has done Confrey real justice. One would expect caricature of his work, rather than the respectful, honest, accurate renditions of his work featured on this album.

I discovered my love for Confrey thanks to the Aeolian Hall Birth of Rhapsody in Blue album (another of my reviews covers that great one), which featured a small selection of his compositions. The distinct, unique sound of his work snagged me immediately, and so I was thrilled to come upon this little Naxos treat.

Every piece on the album is sheer delight, but several do stand out from the rest. "Kitten on the Keys" (Confrey's most famous composition, here done full justice), "Meandering" (which just glides and lilts along like feathers on a breeze), "Kinda Careless" (a sensuous, seductive little number), "Yokel Opus" (a snappy little foxtrot), "Coaxing the Piano" (which seems almost an homage to 'Twelfth Street Rag', in a skewed way), "Movie Ballet" (which sounds exactly like its title would suggest), and "Rhythm Venture" (so gracefully syncopated, it's practically a marvel).

Any and all Confrey and jazz fans should consider this album as required listening, and well worth owning. The price alone is reason enough - you cannot go wrong with Naxos' rates. But even if it were four times the price, it would still be a bargain.

Almost , Nearly, perfect.......2003-10-25

Wonderful selection of pieces, most of these are lesser-known Confrey and tend to represent his more "Serious" music. Perhaps because of that the pianist (a superb performer) tends to emphasize their concert qualities over their popular music aspects. This is only a tiny complaint. There's a lot of excellect music here, and at Naxos' low price it's a bargan.

Much more than Kitten On the Keys.......2002-05-16

If you thought an album of Zez Confrey music would be track after track like Dizzy Fingers or Kitten On the Keys, you are in a for a pleasant surprise with this superb CD.

The performances of the said party pieces are fast, furious and fun, but there are also some great blues renditions, and some lyrical, reflective pieces.

I would have preferred if the CD had included a few more of the well-known pieces like My Pet, Poor Buttermilk and You Tell 'Em, Ivories, but the many pieces I had never heard of are interesting, and are played beautifully.

Zany yet poetic!.......2000-09-04

Once again, in its "American Classics" series, Naxos has pulled a pleasant surprise rabbit out of the hat. Zez Confrey must be a new name for virtually everyone, unless they are well past my own age, and I don't go back quite that far. The name was certainly new for me, but a few of the pieces on this disc brought memories flooding back, most likely because my parents once had them coupled on an ancient 78 shellac.

Confrey (1895 - 1971) had been relegated pretty much to the dustbin of history before this release. But he did have his days in the sun between the two world wars. Undoubtedly his brightest moment was when he shared billing with George Gershwin and Paul Whiteman on the occasion of the premiere for Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, where Confrey had the stage in the first half of the concert and Gershwin in the second. For the most part, after that February, 1924 "An Experiment in Modern Music" concert of Whiteman's, the paths of Gershwin and Confrey began to diverge; Gershwin was, to put it simply, an overnight success.

All of the music on this album is fun, and virtually all of it demands virtuosic pianistic ability, which Confrey must certainly have possessed. Listening to it is like taking a trip down memory lane, back to the popular music in the first third of the previous century. There are pieces which have clear roots in ragtime, embellished upon and brought forward by a few decades, and at least a selection or two which sound very much like Gershwin preludes in their "bluesy" feel. It's also clear that Confrey was not unaware of the classical music of the period, because a few of the pieces capture the idioms of the piano music of Rachmaninoff and Ravel of that period (although they soon veer off into "Confrey territory"). If you listen carefully, you'll even hear a passing reference or two to Chopin. But, like the Rachmaninoff and Ravel musical allusions, these too are in fact just "passing references."

But most of the album is pure Confrey-style pianistic wizardry: Fleet fingers, crossing hands, syncopations and rhythmic "irregularities" with the colorfully descriptive titles of "Meandering", "Coaxing the Piano" and "Stumbling." And his two most famous pieces (which, probably, many of us have never heard), "Kitten on the Keys" and "Dizzy Fingers." (In fact, it was "Dizzy Fingers" and "Stumbling" which must have been the coupling on that ancient 78, because they were immediately recognizable.)

Eteri Andjaparidze is an excellent technician in this work, which can be very demanding of technique if it is to be pulled off properly. By and large, she does very well by it. In particular, she succeeds in capturing the passing allusions to the classical piano music of the time. If I had my druthers, I might ask for a little more panache, or insouciance, if you like, in the Confrey specialities noted in the previous paragraph. But who can quibble, especially at the Naxos price, without appearing to be a piker?

Neat stuff for a refreshing change of pace, with an opportunity to hear an hour's worth of music by someone who had been ignored for too long. That's a "get it" recommendation!

Bob Zeidler

Brilliant!.......2000-03-22

I have no idea what Jason Verlinde meant by saying that Eteri Andjaparidze sounds "a tad robotic" on certain pieces on her new Zez Confrey album; indeed, the Republic of Georgia pianist sounds absolutely marvelously free in her interpretations. I cannot hear anything "robotic" at all in her playing. She approaches the intricate syncopations of Confrey's music with dazzling style. She is technically proficient enough to take Confrey's tempi at a furious pace, when necessary, in pieces such as "Kitten on the Keys" and "Dizzy Fingers," and to create a sustained, beautiful flow to the music in such "impressionistic" pieces as "Sparkling Waters" and "Mighty Lackawana." The selections which will remind the listener of Art Deco New York in the 1920's and 1930's, are taken at exactly the right tempo, and Ms. Andjaparidze syncopates the rhythms in a sparkling manner. I was utterly amazed at how a pianist, trained in the Republic of Georgia, could evoke the rhythms and style of American music of this type. But she does! In addition, the piano has been recorded beautifully, with sparkling tone at the treble end, and a rich, full bass. I purchased this CD a few hours after reading Frank Behrens' review. It is a wonderful addition to my collection of American music. I urge you to hear this excellent release. Naxos is to be commended for making it available.

Part of Your History - The Songs of John Hartford

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great discovery after hearing a Bob Edwards interview on XM radio
Dad would be proud
"Part of Your History"
PART OF YOUR HISTORY, The Songs of John Hartford

Part of Your History - The Songs of John Hartford
Jamie Hartford
Manufacturer: New Sheriff Creative
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BTJCH2
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

Back In The Goodle Days
Holdin'
Natural To Be Gone
Today
Presbyterian Guitar
First Girl I Ever Loved
In Tall Buildings
Part Of Your History
Don't Put Him Down For It Now
Wish We Had Our Time Again
Old Time River Man
Gentle On My Mind

Customer Reviews:

great discovery after hearing a Bob Edwards interview on XM radio.......2006-07-25

we have really enjoyed this cd. i heard jamie being interviewed and heard parts of several songs but was surprised and delighted by how wonderful all the songs on this cd are.

Dad would be proud.......2005-12-30

Imagine if your father were a pioneer and legend in the bluegrass community. On top of that he was one of the most beloved personalities of all times. How would you make a tribute recording of his music? Would you make it your style? Would you mix a bunch of your own music on it to promote your wares? Would you try to imitate his voice?

Jamie did an absolutely wonderful job! He blends his own styles with those of his father's, sometimes resembling the timber and phrasing of his father. But he adds just enough of his own style to give these recordings a unique feel.

On top of that, the choice of music is the best. These are all of my favorite John Hartford songs. Each and every one is masterfully crafted. And I haven't even mentioned the long string of great musicians that appear, many of which played along with John over the years.

I fell in love with this CD from the moment I heard it. I really didn't expect much because it's hard to beat the original John Hartford. But Jamie's Dad would be proud of this one.

"Part of Your History" .......2005-12-28

The impressive guest list would seem to imply that this is yet another all-star tribute or an attempt to imitate some old Hartford standards with Jamie at the helm. This is most certainly not the case. This project is a bittersweet tribute, not only to his late father, but also to the lost art of making music.

Jamie is an incredibly talented musician, his acoustic guitar work on this project will delight fans who know him only as a gifted roots rock Telecaster player. The title track "Part of Your History" was written by Jamie and fits snugly among the songs penned by his father. Alone it is a great song, within the framework of this project it becomes something more.

Every song on this CD is a treasure, with Jamie being joined by generations of the musicians who influenced and have been influenced by John Hartford. Hard core fans of the father will be delighted to hear Norman Blake, David Grisman and Vassar Clements; while new grassers will enjoy next generation pickers Sam Bush, Tim O'Brien, Ronnie McCoury, and Bela Fleck. Still, it is not the all-star band or their outstanding individual performances that will make you want to listen over and over again. It is the unique way the music honors the songs, the honesty in the voice of the son and the sense of presence of his father that will draw you from one song to the next.

Remember when you used to listen to an entire CD? All of it? Not just a song or two, but you actually listened to the whole CD? There are those of us who recall those times with fondness and a certain longing while we hit the skip button in search of a song we like. Jamie Hartford's "Part of Your History: The Songs of John Hartford" has given my "skip" button a long overdue rest.

PART OF YOUR HISTORY, The Songs of John Hartford.......2005-11-30

PART OF YOUR HISTORY, The Songs of John Hartford is a thoughtful cross-section of the John Hartford catalog. It features classic as well as underground favorites, more in tribute to his songwriting than to his instrumental influence. The covers are punctuated by the title cut, from Jamie's own pen, and tied together with his deft guitar playing and subtle vocal interpretations.

The project offered Jamie the chance to bring together artists such as Nanci Griffith, Vassar Clements, Sam Bush, Kathy Mattea, Pat McLaughlin, David Grisman, Bela Fleck, Tim O'Brien, Ronnie McCoury, Kim Richey, Norman Blake, and Emmylou Harris. Their deeply personal contributions underscore not only the breadth and vitality of the John Hartford legacy, but also the transcendent musical connection of father, family, and flock.

Highly recommended.

2. CONTAMINATION: A Tribute to David Bowie (2-disc deluxe edition)

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blurb from web site

2. CONTAMINATION: A Tribute to David Bowie (2-disc deluxe edition)

Manufacturer: Failure To Communicate Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Oh You Pretty Things: The Songs of David Bowie
Yes, Virginia...
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Projekt Presents: A Dark Cabaret

ASIN: B000E4LZP6

Product Description

The 3rd installment of the Failure To Communicate Tribute series is a 2-disc set with 34 songs by some of todays finest up and coming new artists. The set also includes a 32 page full color booklet documenting each contributing artist's influence and memories of the Thin White Duke. This delux edition is limited to 1000 copies ONLY. No reprints will be made. A true collector's item.

Customer Reviews:

blurb from web site.......2006-01-31

UPDATE 01/30/06 ".2 CONTAMINATION: A Tribute to David Bowie" finally has a release date of February 28, 2006. All pre-orders of the Deluxe Edition will be shipped on or before this date. If you haven't ordered on already, less than 150 copies remain. After that, no more Deluxe Editions will be printed. All other copies will not have the 36-page booklet, the bonus track, or the bonus CD with it. So order now while you can.

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Classic Rock Ballads
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Legacy Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000K7GNCC
Release Date: 2006-10-06

Tracks:

Alias "More Than Words Can Say"
Sheriff "When I'm With You"
Poison "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"
John Waite "Missing You"
April Wine "Just Between You And Me"
Helix "Deep Cuts The Knife"
Billy Idol "Eyes Without A Face"
Great White "The Angel Song"
Slaughter "Fly To The Angels"
Pat Benatar "We Belong"
Poison "Something To Believe In"

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The Best of Mellow Rock
John Waite , The Motels , Glass Tiger , Sheriff , Bob Welch , Marty Balin , April Wine , Corey Hart , Little River Band , and Pousette-Dart Band
Manufacturer: Cema
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EMM994

Product Description

The Best of Mellow Rock // 1. Missing You - John Waite 2. Only the Lonely - The Motels 3. Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone) - Glass Tiger 4. When I'm With You - Sheriff 5. Ebony Eyes - Bob Welch 6. Hearts - Marty Balin 7. Just Between You and Me - April Wine 8. I Am by Your Side - Corey Hart 9. Lonesome Loser - Little River Band 10. For Love - Pousette-Dart Band

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The Israeli Connection

Manufacturer: Bis
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000G5QM
Release Date: 1999-01-25

Tracks:

Kaddisch
I. Allegro Moderato
II. Scherzo. Allegro Giocoso
III. Aria. Andante
IV. Finale. Allegro Molto Gajo
Arabesque
1. Growning
2. Refraction
3. Mirrors
Desolation
Apartment To Let
To Cry For You
Jerusalem Of God
Variations On 'Hava Naglia'

Strange as Angels: A Tribute to the Cure

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Hands-down best Cure Tribute
Heavenly to the ears
Strange As Angels = Eclectic & Tasty
"Strange" is good.
Edge of the deep green sea....

Strange as Angels: A Tribute to the Cure

Manufacturer: Failure To Communicate Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001LUI6O
Release Date: 2004-03-09

Product Description

1. Voltaire Love song (3:30) 2. Jupiter Blue A Forest (4:38) 3. The Ahab Rex Trio Cold (4:26) 4. Sheriff Scabs Plastic Passion (2:30) 5. Nerve Exhibit A Strange Day (5:20) 6. Garden of Dreams To The Sky (3:55) 7. Egostatic The Walk (3:30) 8. Zalex Friday Im In Love (3:59) 9. Astral Grey The Figurehead (5:38) 10. The Scooterz Just Like Heaven (3:08) 11. Plugin The Drowning Man (4:13) 12. Purplecar Fascination Street (3:50) 13. Kaligare All Cats Are Grey (4:02) 14. Hearts Fail A Night Like This (3:45) 15. Venus In Furs Burn (5:44) 16. Ian Lund & Jeff Bruebach Untitled (4:53) 17. Emulsion Pornography (3:08)

Customer Reviews:

Hands-down best Cure Tribute.......2004-07-10

I think The Cure is the best progressive rock band ever...talented, surprisingly and infinitley kick ass. However there have been some really bad Cure tributes. The best one's in order are This one, A Night Like... and 100 tears....This Cure tribute is the most varied and almost every song version on here is enjoyable. The cover's of The Walk, To The Sky, and All Cats are Grey are simpley awesome...A must get!

Heavenly to the ears.......2004-04-18

This cd is quite good, definatly not the worst cure tribute out there. The tributes to "To the Sky" and "Burn" was nice, you don't always get these song choices on a tribute. Good luck to the creator of failure to communicate records. I will be looking forward to the new tributes that are coming...Joy Division, David Bowie and :) Nick Cave!

Strange As Angels = Eclectic & Tasty.......2004-04-06

Lots of good songs on here, including stripped down covers by Voltaire and Hearts Fail . . . at least 3/4 of the rest of the songs are pretty good, too.

"Strange" is good........2004-03-25

This CD isn't only the best Cure tribute out there, it is one of the best mixes of ANY tribute album I've eer heard. It covers every cool type of music you can think of. The Voltaire track is awesome. Then there's these tracks by Jupiter Blue and Egostatic that just rock so hard. Yes, a Cure tribute that ROCKS HARD. The the digipack artwork is a nice touch. A lot of time and effort went into this one, unlike Cleopatra'a "100 Tears." This CD hasn't left my stereo since I bought it. I totally recomend it.

Edge of the deep green sea...........2004-03-12

This is one of the few Cure tribute albums that I didn't like. The album cover should have been a dead give away, the Robert Smith wannabe is staring at the sea wearing a black suit and "NIKE's". Yes... #$#@ing NIKE's!!! Onto the actual songs, I was rather let down. With 17 songs, you'd figure the law of probability would dictate a few tracks would be likeable. Perhaps there are two tracks at best I would recommend such as 'The Drowning Man', and 'The Figurehead'. If you are looking for a decent tribute album, I would recommend 'A Fictional Tribute', or 'A Night Like This' tribute.

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A Great 80's CD Full of Rare Gems

Romantic Hits of the 80's
Various Artists
Manufacturer: K-Tel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tiffany - Greatest Hits
The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer

ASIN: B000008NQL
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

At This Moment - Billy Vera & the Beaters
Seasons Change - Expos
Captain of Her Heart - Double
Thinking of You - Safire
Make Me Lose Control - Eric Carmen
When I'm With You - Sheriff
Walk on By - Melissa Manchester
I Remember Holding You - Boys Club
Just as I Am - Air Supply
St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) - John Parr

Customer Reviews:

A Great 80's CD Full of Rare Gems.......2005-03-03

It is too bad this CD is out of print. It contains lots of rare 80's gems. If you can find it used, it is well worth the money. I have owned this CD since it was first released back in the early 90's, and have listened to it many, many times. Here are my track by track thoughts:

"At This Moment" by Billy Vera & the Beaters - this song went to #1 in 1987 due to use on the tv show "Family Ties" - it seemed awesome then, though it has not aged that well, but for those of you looking for it, this is a good place to get it without having to buy an entire Billy Vera album.

"Seasons Change" by Expose' - this song went to #1 in 1988, not my favorite Expose' song, but not bad either.

"Captain of Her Heart" by Double - #16 in 1986. This was one of my reasons for buying this CD. A great one-hit wonder from an act that combined 2 of the 80's music trends: male pop duo (i.e. Wham!, Pet Shop Boys, etc) and euro-pop-jazz (i.e. Sade, Swing Out Sister, etc.)

"Thinking of You" by Sa-Fire - #12 in 1989. Another reason for buying this CD. Although she had other Hot 100 hits, this was her only Top 40 hit.

"Make me Lose Control" by Eric Carment - #3 in 1988. A great song to listen and sing along to while driving in your car.

"When I'm With You" by Sheriff - #1 in 1989. One of my all-time favorite 80's ballads.

"Walk on By" by Melissa Manchester. This song did not make the Hot 100, but it got a lot of airplay on AC stations back in 1989. A great song that deserved to do better on the charts and is not available on any of Melissa's Greatest Hits packages.

"I Remember Holding You" by Boys Club - #8 in 1989. Another one-hit wonder Wham! clone (Times Two, Charles & Eddie, etc.), but not a bad song and a great way to get this song on CD.

"Just as I Am" by Air Supply - #19 in 1985. Not the best Air Supply song, but their last appearance in the Top 40.

"St Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" by John Parr - #1 in 1985. If you can find this out of print CD, it will save you having to buy the "St. Elmo's Fire" soundtrack.

All in all, a great CD to put in your car stereo and remember the 80's. The liner notes are not the best, but these are all original recordings by the original artists.

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Forever Young: Awesome 80s Slow Dance

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000RC37H4

Product Description

The One That You Love 4:14 Various Artists The Lady In Red 4:19 Chris De Burgh At This Moment 3:56 Billy Vera & The Beaters Waiting For A Girl Like You 4:50 Foreigner When I'm With You 3:52 Sheriff True 5:37 Spandau Ballet Drive 3:56 The Cars One On One 3:59 Hall & Oates Holding Back The Years 4:14 Simply Red Angel Eyes 4:22 The Jeff Healey Band How Can I Fall 4:44 Breathe I've Been In Love Before 5:34 Cutting Crew Biggest Part Of Me 5:21 Ambrosia I Want To Know What Love Is 5:02 Foreigner It Might Be You 4:15 Stephen Bishop Never Surrender 4:53 Corey Hart Forever Young 3:47 Alphaville

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