Super Powerless [Import]

1. Tell Me Why

2. Cars

3. 70 Times

4. Super Power

5. Americaman

6. I Wanna Know

7. You Love Us

8. Lonely Days

9. Boys Don't Cry

10. (I've Been Waiting So Long) In My Bed

11. Right Now

12. I'm Not Down

13. Days Gone By

14. Crazy Train

15. More Fun? (Customized For Ftr)

Super Powerless,Penpals,Universal/Polygram,World Music

Average customer rating: Refreshing. Dancing Taranta

Super Taranta Gogol Bordello Manufacturer: Side One Dummy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Voi-La Intruder East Infection Icky Thump Nu Med Multi Kontra Culti vs. Irony ASIN: B000RGSOI2 Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

1. Ultimate
2. Wonderlust King
3. Zina-Marina
4. Super Theory Of Super Everything
5. Harem In Tuscany (Taranta)
6. Dub the Frequencies Of Love
7. My Strange Uncles From Abroad
8. Tribal Connection
9. Forces Of Victory
10. Alcohol
11. Suddenly...(I Miss Carpaty)
12. Your Country
13. American Wedding
14. Super Taranta!

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What Operation Ivy is to the latter-day ska revival, Gogol Bordello is to the increasingly popular revival of Eastern European music. Blending gypsy rhythms with the intensity of alternative-rock, metal (and even rap), the group is justly renown for their charged live performances. The title track is a lovely mix of Balkan strings with pleasant screams from lead singer/ shouter Eugene Hutz. If only more of the songs followed its lead. As a whole, the album sounds like Leftie bumper stickers set to vaguely aggro "gypsy rock." "My Strange Uncles from Abroad" makes its political statement in a personal and affecting manner, but other tunes such as "Forces of Victory" are merely affected. It's hard not to agree with their world view or love for the woozy sounds of Eastern Europe. But on this album, GB make the Dead Kennedys seem subtle. And it would be nice if there were more variety to their sound. Perhaps they should collaborate with Beirut, Muzsikas, or Hawk and a Hacksaw next time? --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Gogol Bordello has been breaking down musical barriers since 1999 with a supercharged music based on a brutal gypsy two step rhythm that sounds like an Eastern European cousin of ska, augmented by punk, metal, rap, flamenco, roots reggae, Italian spaghetti western twang, dub, and other sounds generated by gypsies and rebels from across the globe. This is intense transglobal rebel rock, not light headed world fusion pop. It's about believing that music and art can transform negative energy to positive and inspire individual intelligence.

Customer Reviews:

Refreshing........2007-07-10

As the Pogues once fused Irish folk with punk rock, so Gogol Bordello do the same with fiery Balkan gipsy music.
Although a formidable live presence, the New York band have been hit and miss on record.
Super Taranta! is a step forward. Roaring choruses are interspersed with manic violins, dub interludes and raucous polemics growled by luxuriantly moustachioed frontman Eugene Hutz.
"Gogol Bordello"'s red-blooded passion is refreshing, and they finally have another batch of boisterous singalongs to match it.
This 'gypsy punk' cacophony is all those times rolled into one.
Party on, dudes !

Dancing Taranta.......2007-07-10

Gogol Bordello hit the big time with their last album of raucous gypsy-punk, which coincided with frontman Eugene Hutz's screen debut.

And they stick to their past sound in "Super Taranta!" -- a mad, frenetic ride splattered with heavy doses of Balkan folk music. Their sound and vibe don't shift too much in this one, but their energy and wildness hasn't failed them, or their kooky blend of gypsy and Pogues-style rock'n'roll.

"If we are here not to do/what you and I wanna do?/And go for rubber, crazy with it/why the hell we are livin' here? DAH!" Eugene Hutz calls out a capella...

... just before the music lapses into a swaying, colourful Balkan melody... which goes into fast-forward about halfway through. Hutz is roaring and growning about how "there were never any good old days/they are today, they are tomorrow!/It's a stupid thing to say" as the music revs around him.

It gets even more energetic in the wild festival sound of "Wonderlust King," and the driving bass-rocker "Zina Marina." With those done, they spin off into a series of energetic Balkan rockers: accordion pop, jibbering fiddlerock, darkly gleeful punk, wailing guitar laments, and what sounds like the theme song to a gypsy James Bond movie.

It has to be admitted, Gogol Bordello hasn't really changed their sound much. Not that stops it from being fun frenetic, colourful, slightly messy and very insane, without a shred of self-consciousness. It's a Jackson Pollock of Balkan noise.

But "Super Taranta" does adjust their sound a bit -- there's a bit more gypsy in their music, and a few bits less punk, with tighter melodies than before. We get a tangle of raging, twining guitar and bass (and Eliot Ferguson's solid drums) driving the melodies along, but often they're swathed in dancey fiddle and blaring accordion. It's a pretty wild ride, all around.

And Hutz provides practically all the singing himself, in a voice that always sounds like he's about to pop a vocal cord. Raw, rough, untamed. He growls, wails, howls, and roars out his political, party-hearty lyrics: "My strange uncles from beyond/I'll meet 'em on the cosmos street/and we will drink to how we told/to never trust a plastic beat!"

"Super Taranta" is the sort of music that gets your heart racing and adrenaline shooting. A raucous, wild party album for an East European festival.

Average customer rating: Mamma Mia Mamma Mia Musical CD JUST GREAT MUSIC Mamma Mia Not good at all

Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast) Benny Andersson , Julian Poole , Jenny Galloway , Nicolas Colicos , Paul Clarkson , Bjorn Ulvaeus , Lisa Stokke , Eliza Lumley , Melissa Gibson , Siobhan McCarthy , Louise Plowright , Jenny Galloway , Bjorn Ulvaeus , and Stig Anderson Manufacturer: Decca Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Swedish Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Contemporary Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: ABBA - Gold: Greatest Hits Hairspray (2002 Original Broadway Cast) Movin' Out (Based on the Songs and Music of Billy Joel) (2002 Original Broadway Cast) Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast) The Lion King (1997 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000031WEN Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

1. Overture/Prologue
2. Honey, Honey
3. Money, Money, Money
4. Thank You For The Music
5. Mamma Mia
6. Chiquitita
7. Dancing Queen
8. Lay All Your Love On Me
9. Super Trouper
10. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
11. The Name Of The Game
12. Voulez-Vous
13. Entr'acte
14. Under Attack
15. One Of Us
16. S.O.S.
17. Does Your Mother Know
18. Knowing Me, Knowing You
19. Our Last Summer
20. Slipping Through My Fingers
21. The Winner Takes It All
22. Take A Chance On Me
23. I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
24. I Have A Dream

Amazon.com

Put together by Abba's own Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! manages to cram over 20 of the Swedish supergroup's songs into a threadbare plot. It goes a little like this: Young Sophie is getting married and she's trying to identify which of three men is her father. That's about it. Wisely, the musical doesn't mess around with the songs, save for the insertion of some dialogue or for having some of them performed by a man (it works amazingly well). Abba fans will jump on this import of the London production, but traditional fans of musical theater should consider it as well. After all, Andersson and Ulvaeus's songs have always felt as if they were more than isolated pop gems and actually belonged to a longer narrative. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Mamma Mia.......2007-03-22

I have not stopped playing this cd. It is just great! It makes any trip in my car most enjoyable Happy I bought it!

Mamma Mia Musical CD.......2007-03-21

This is a grand list of songs from the original musical when it was first introduced in England. The songs from ABBA are very recognizable even if you haven't seen the show. But, making a trip to NY to see the Broadway production is a plus. ENJOY!

JUST GREAT MUSIC.......2007-03-08

I RECENTLY SAW THE SHOW MAMMA MIA IN LAS VEGAS. ALWAYS LIKES THE MUSIC OF ABBA, AND THOUGH THE PLOT WAS THIN, THE MUSIC WAS WELL PERFORMED. IN THIS PARTICULAR ALBUM, THE ENGLISH ACCENTS WERE A BIT MUCH, BUT THE SONGS WERE GREAT. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, ABBA.

Mamma Mia.......2007-01-29

Every time I hear the music and songs it brings back memories of seeing the Broadway Show

Not good at all.......2007-01-09

This is not what we wanted. The British accents throw it was off. We just saw it in NY and this is not what we were looking for.

Average customer rating: Definitely A Must Have My baby sleeps through the night! amazing results Slept through the night from day 1 Works like magic!

The Happiest Baby on the Block New "Super Soothing" Calming Sounds CD (now ... with 5 great sounds!) Dr. Harvey Karp Manufacturer: The Happiest Baby ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD) The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer Soothing Sounds for Sleep Transitions: Soothing Music for Crying Infants(Transitions Music) For Crying Out Loud! ASIN: B000CPGYE4 Release Date: 2005-10-01

Tracks:

1. Fast & Vigorous - this "strange" sound gets a crying baby's attention (10 minutes)
2. Moderate - gradually guides your fussy babyto calm (10 minutes)
3. Mellow - rhythmic womb sounds you can use all night (17 minutes)
4. Hair Drier - perfect for frantic babies or light sleepers (17 minutes)
5. Rain on the roof - peaceful and soothing (17 minutes)

Product Description

Five white noise sounds used to sooth babies

Customer Reviews:

Definitely A Must Have.......2007-04-30

My baby slept through the night shortly after I started looping track 5 (calming rain). We put a stereo in his room and turned the volume up and the cranked the bass. He loved it. He would only sleep for 3 hours at a time before I introduced this. Then the first night with the rain, he slept for 6 hours and then four hours. The second night he slept for 9 hours straight (9P-6A)! He hasn't repeated the 9 hours yet, but has at least been good for a 6 hour stint at night, which means we are only getting up once.

TIP: Turn up the volume. It does nothing if you don't blast it. If they are really fussy start with track 2 and then move on to tracks 3 or 5.

My baby sleeps through the night!.......2007-04-01

We had trouble getting our two month old to sleep soundly with all the creaks in the floorboards and older kids running around untill we picked up this cd. It was too cold to put a fan in her room and another cd (waves) wasn't doing the trick and we really need that constant noise for our light sleeper. The heartbeat on the cd, set to repeat so it plays all the time, is a lifesaver! I haven't really tried the other noises, since she wasn't a colicky baby, but since knowing a few in my life, I'm sure the vaccuum noise will work like a charm.

Although I never read the book or watched the dvd...
This was a great buy, and we are still using the cd at 5 1/2 months to keep her sleeping soundly at night.

amazing results.......2007-03-22

i had a very colicky baby from 2 weeks old to 10 weeks old and this was the best cd of all the ones i tried (classical, lullabye, ocean sounds, television, etc) to calm my baby and most importantly, to keep him sleeping longer. the last track was his favorite, the sound of the rain. he sleeps so much longer now that i play that track on "repeat" all night long. and i can get things done during his naps because the rain sound covers up the noise of me in the kitchen, etc. And, when he is really cranky and there's nothing else i can do for him, i can put him down in his bed and play the whole cd from start to finish and it calms him and puts him to sleep 75% of the time, which is a huge improvement from other attempts.

Slept through the night from day 1.......2007-03-09

We have used this in our bedroom, where we let the baby sleep, since we got home from the hospital. Every night, we simply turn on the CD (at number 5- rain) and hit repeat on the player. It repeats the rain sound all night long. As soon as we put our baby in the room, he is out like a light and sleeps through the night (since day one and now he is 10 weeks old). We only use the rain, since my husband can't stand to hear the other sounds that much, but now it is even hard for either of us to sleep without the CD :0)

Works like magic!.......2007-02-16

My 3-month-old daughter is a very fussy sleeper, and has been since a few days after birth. Using the 5 S's would calm her down, but she wouldn't fall asleep. As soon as we stopped, the crying would start again. Now, bedtime is much less of a fight. I swaddle my fussy baby, turn on the CD, and often within seconds she stops crying. She falls asleep with much less hassle. The various tracks on the CD can be used alone, in combination, or on repeat. My only complaint is that track 4, the hair dryer recording, begins and ends very abruptly. It has at times woken my daughter when it reaches the end of the track. But, when she is swaddled and crying in her crib, I turn on this recording, and she calms down within SECONDS...and soon afterwards, she falls asleep. This CD has definitely been a great purchase for our family.

Average customer rating: Super session This was just one of those LPs I don't know why it works, but it does Held up over time. Excellent Blues

Super Session Bloomfield , Kooper , and Stills Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fillmore East: The Lost Concert Tapes 12/13/68 East-West A Long Time Comin' Live Adventures Of Michael Bloomfield & Al Kooper Paul Butterfield Blues Band ASIN: B00008QSA5 Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

1. Albert's Shuffle
2. Stop
3. Man's Temptation
4. His Holy Modal Majesty
5. Really
6. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
7. Season Of The Witch
8. You Don't Love Me
9. Harvey's Tune
10. Albert's Shuffle (2002 Remix w/o Horns)
11. Season Of The Witch (2002 Remix w/o Horns)
12. Blues For Nothing
13. Fat Grey Cloud (Live)

Album Description

Those familiar with the Live Adventures album these two recorded at the Fillmore West know how brilliant they could be on stage, and here's another gem, recorded at the Fillmore East this time and featuring 'One Way Out,' 'It's My Own Fault' (with Bloomfield trading licks with Johnny Winter...Johnny was signed to Columbia after this gig!). Newly remastered & now with 4 bonus tracks, 'Albert's Shuffle' (2002 Remix w/o Horns), 'Season of the Witch.' (2002 Remix w/o Horns), 'Blues For Nothing' (Studio Outtake) & 'Fat Grey Cloud' Previously Unreleased Live Track). Features 12-page booklet with unpublished photos from the recording session, new liner notes by Al Kooper & the Rolling Stone Hall Of Fame review by David Fricke. 60 scintillating minutes! 13 tracks. Colunbia/Legacy. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Super session .......2007-05-12

this is a sixties album and you need a interest in the blues to enjoy this album.

This was just one of those LPs.......2007-05-07

that came out of nowhere, and with nearly everyone playing it, deservedly became a stone/d classic. Other than that it was an alleged jam recorded during spare studio time, with as after thought horns dubbed on, then released, it has stood the test of time as one of the best "blues" recordings of the year 1968. Put it up there with Blood, Sweat & Tears' "Child is Father to Man" for that year; few other blues releases for that year, if any, are up there with it.

I don't know why it works, but it does.......2007-05-01

I can't give this album a full 5 stars, but it's close, and certainly a classic of its type. Not many artists could pull off a rather loose "jam" session and have it hold up as well as this has. It just shows how much class and talent Al Kooper has. Tough enough, but how about when Mike Bloomfield fails to show on the 2nd day of the sessions, and Al has to recruit Steve Stills at literally the last minute. All things considered, it's amazing that this album even saw the light of day, much less that it is considered a sort of classic of its type.

But let's explore that. Among jazz musicians, jam sessions are quite normal, but it's usually a bit different for rock musicians. In this case, Al was as much of a jazz afficiando as he was blues, soul and rock, so he probably relished the idea to get Bloomfield and a good rhythm section, a couple of tunes he and Mike wanted to cover, and see what would happen. They did exactly that (at least for one day) and the results are pretty impressive. There are a few miscues: The phasing on "You Don't Love Me" is very dated and gets annoying quickly.

But still, if you can overlook the quirks and the obvious holes that are inevitably going to be there, there is a great spirit to this set. Sometimes living dangerously brings out what playing it safe could never get you, and I think that's what happens here. The adventure outweighs the lack of preparation, and the results are a truly unique listening experience.

Held up over time........2007-02-17

The amazing thing about this album is that it have held up over the last 38 years. This originally was planned as Bloomfield/Kooper album. However when Bloomfield was unable to show up and finish it due to drug issues, they went out and had Steven Stills fill in. It is for all intent and purpose a great blue album by three white guys that was largely unknown at the time. This was recorded three years before Stills made a name for himself at Woodstock. No I have not forgotten the Buffalo Springfield. It was also shortly after Kooper left the Blood Sweet and Tears. Bloomfield was fresh out of the shadows of Paul Butterfield and Elvin Bishops.

The album started off fast and hard with Albet Shuffle and keep up the pace for 8 more tracks, including a remix of Donavon "Season of the Witch".

There are four "Bonus"tracks that neither added or subtracted anything to the overall experience.

This album is a gem.

Excellent Blues.......2007-02-09

If you're looking for great guitar, you've found it.
This recording is just excellent.

Average customer rating: This is my favorite Disney Album ever I finally found it Disney Silly Songs Great music for having fun! Excellent Choice!

Disney Silly Songs: 20 Simply Super Singable Silly Songs Disney Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music CDs Under $7 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: More Silly Songs Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 : 25 Classic Tunes Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 2 : 25 Classic Tunes [Blisterpack] Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 3 : 23 Classic Tunes Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 4 ASIN: B000001M1F Release Date: 1991-05-23

Tracks:

1. Boom Boom, Ain't It Great To Be Crazy?
2. What's Your Name?
3. I'm My Own Grandpaw
4. Mairzy Doats
5. Michael Finnegan
6. A Penny
7. Way Down Here Beneath the Ocean
8. Pizza Pie Song
9. A Peanut Sat On A Railroad Track
10. It Ain't Gonna Rain No More
11. Ta Ra Ra Boom De Ay!
12. When I See An Elephant Fly
13. Skip Along Tippy Toes
14. Little Bunny Foo Foo
15. Three Little Fishies
16. In My Pocket
17. Bill Grogan's Goat
18. Baby Bumblebee
19. There's A Hole In The Bottom Of The Sea
20. Be Kind To Your Web-footed Friends

Customer Reviews:

This is my favorite Disney Album ever.......2007-06-07

Maybe I've just got a penchant for the silly, but with songs on this album like, "What's Your name," and "I'm my own granpa", you can't help but be roped in by the zany fun. I owned this on a tape back in 1993 (?) and was sad when I couldn't find it on CD later. When Ilocated this one, I snapped it up right away!

I will admit that while driving on the freeway one night, white knuckling it and fearing for my life, I almost ripped the CD out of the player with my teeth during the final song. It was chaotic and noisy.

Overall, and barring numpty drivers, If you're in a position to listen to fun music with your kids, you won't be disappointed!

I finally found it.......2006-11-09

I had the casette tape of silly songs when I was a kid. Ever since my son was born, I have looked for it every time we went out. Finally broke down and bought it here. I can't wait til it arrives.

"Give me a pizza with everything on it"

"EVERYTHING?"

Disney Silly Songs.......2006-03-21

My grandchildren dearly love this CD and insist on playing it every day they are here.

Great music for having fun!.......2006-03-07

Great CD for times when it's time to turn off the TV! Great to have my kids exposed to some older, classic songs! My kids love it! Love Mairy Doats and Little Bunny Foo Foo. Just a great silly CD for fun. Have fun!

Excellent Choice!.......2006-03-04

I bought this CD when my twin boys were born. Fourteen years later I find myself singing these songs to my two year old daughter. The songs are fun and SILLY - and most of all they are timeless! You can't go wrong with this disc.

Average customer rating: I Love It! Love It! Love It!!!! soulful re-working of "The Wizard of Oz" Great recording of a great show! The orignal Broadway cast! Soulful Oz !

The Wiz - The Super Soul Musical: Original Cast Album (1975 Broadway Cast) Charlie Smalls Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Purists | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dreamgirls (1982 Original Broadway Cast) The Wiz: Original Soundtrack (1978 Film) The Wiz The Wiz (The Super Soul Musical) (Karaoke) The Wiz: Vocal Selections ASIN: B000002I8P Release Date: 1992-09-15

Tracks:

1. Prologue
2. The Feeling We Once Had
3. Tornado
4. He's The Wizard
5. Soon As I Get Home
6. I Was Born On The Day Before Yesterday
7. Ease On Down The Road
8. Slide Some Oil To Me
9. I'm A Mean Ole Lion
10. Be A Lion
11. So You Wanted To See The Wizard
12. What Would I Do If I Could Feel
13. Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News
14. Everybody Rejoice
15. Y'all Got It!
16. If You Believe
17. Home (Finale)

Customer Reviews:

I Love It! Love It! Love It!!!!.......2007-05-14

This original cast album is delightful! I felt the passion from beginning to end!

soulful re-working of "The Wizard of Oz".......2007-04-18

THE WIZ is an endlessly-delightful soul/R&B musical reworking of "The Wizard of Oz", with both music and lyrics written by Charlie Smalls. Never has it been more perfectly performed than on the original 1975 Broadway cast album.

Stephanie Mills adds lots of lush, glossy vocals to her role of Dorothy; especially in the moving finale "Home" (which became Mills' theme song during the ensuing years). Mills also scores with "Soon As I Get Home", and "Be a Lion".

Playing Dorothy's misfit band of friends down the Yellow Brick Road are the superbly talented Hinton Battle as the Scarecrow, Ted Ross as the Cowardly Lion, and Tiger Haynes as the Tin Man.

Dee Dee Bridgewater plays the good witch Glinda, and her "If You Believe" is truly inspirational. Mabel King plays Evillene, the wicked witch, and she brings a soulful and sassy edge to her big number "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News". Andre de Shields plays The Wiz himself.

This crisp recording is a great reminder of this truly classic Broadway production, which won seven Tony Awards (including Best Musical), and went on to run for over 700 performances.

You'll find yourself hitting the 'repeat' button for Stephanie Mills' "Home", and it will definitely stay on high-rotation in your CD player! A must for all Broadway fans.

[Atlantic/WEA 18137-2]

Great recording of a great show!.......2006-06-05

Much like "Dreamgirls" after it, this album's concept was to play as a pop record to appeal to a broader audience, which is why there is a prologue instead of the show's full overture and some tracks fade out rather than end on a musical button. That aside, you have the great Stephanie Mills who originated the role of Dorothy, along with the sassy Andre de Shields in the title role and the awesome Mabel King as Evillene, the Wicked Witch, who later reprised her role in the 1978 film. As another reviewer mentioned earlier, missing are a few of the show's other gems: instrumentals, "Lion's Dream", "Emerald City Ballet", "Funky Monkeys", and vocal selections, "Who Do You Think You Are?", The Wiz's rendition of "If You Believe", and Glinda's beautiful anthem, "A Rested Body is a Rested Mind." Otherwise, a cast album worthy of any Broadway theater collection.

The orignal Broadway cast!.......2005-09-16

I saw this live performance and tried to tell my sweetheart about it. The movie didn't do the stage version justice! Now I own it. "Be a lion!"

Soulful Oz !.......2005-07-12

Arriving in the spring of 1975, "The Wiz" ( a "soulful" take on "The Wizard Of Oz") was not an immediate hit. After an strong marketing campaign and a Tony for Best Musical, "The Wiz" enjoyed a long stay on Broadway.

Stephanie Mills (who lated scored a pop hit w/ "Never Knew Love Like This Before") shines as Dorothy. Hinton Battle and Ted Ross are also terrific as the Scarecrow and Lion, respectively.

Best Tracks include:

Tornado (a disco-flavored instrumental)
I Was Born On The Day Before Yesterday
Ease On Down The Road (the show's primary hit)
I'm A Mean Ole Lion
Home

Terrific!

Average customer rating: Pieces of my youth Movie and TV themes...and more! Rating 100% I'm Still Having Fun And Its Still The One! Your Still the One and I got my Jeans On

Super Hits Of The '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 19 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 20 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 22 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 21 Super Hits Of The '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 18 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 25 ASIN: B0000032ZI Release Date: 1993-04-06

Tracks:

1. Still The One - Orleans
2. Wham Bam Shang-A-Lang - Silver
3. Stand Tall - Burton Cummings
4. Torn Between Two Lovers - Mary MacGregor
5. I Like Dreamin' - Kenny Nolan
6. Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul
7. Jeans On - David Dundas
8. Lonely Boy - Andrew Gold
9. The Things We Do For Love - 10cc
10. Couldn't Get It Right - Climax Blues Band
11. Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day
12. Gonna Fly Now (Theme From 'Rocky') - Bill Conti

Customer Reviews:

Pieces of my youth.......2006-02-23

Everytime I get a CD filled with songs from my youth such as Vol 19, I feel young again! What a great mental health break!

I've been looking all over for "Don't Give Up On US Baby" and "I Like Dreaming".

Movie and TV themes...and more!.......2005-04-02

Okay, so this CD has the overplayed "sell out" songs, like "Still The One", used to promote ABC's (?) new season in '76, and the "Rocky" theme that put Stallone on the map, but we also get some great slow ballads. "Torn Between Two Lovers", used as the theme and inspiration for a forgettable TV movie starring Lee Remick, certainly survives well on its own. DJ's used to comment they could not believe "I Like Dreamin'" was only from '76, because it sounded much older, much more "classic". "Don't Give Up On Us", belted out by a fellow who was in a forgettable TV show of his own in his spare time, is still worth humming and quoting. "Jeans On" is musically under-rated, and also notable for its "timestamp" of 70's culture when it mentions the "tiger in my tank". Andrew Gold could do a story song when he tried. Is "Lonely Boy" about his own sibling rivalry problems? Climax Blues Band has an unusually funky entry with "Couldn't Get It Right", even though they went on to a more mellow sound in 1981 with "I Love You". "Undercover Angel", another fun but naughty 70's song, has a special place in my heart. Used to blush every time I heard it.

Rating 100%.......2004-05-30

A continuation of the "Have a Nice Day" CD series, Volume 19 is another truck load of hits. This Volume seems to contain a bunch of tracks from the 1977 era. Do you remember what you were doing back then??

All of the CD's in this series contain extensive sleeve notes on all the tracks with release dates. There's that radio classic which I think we've all heard a thousand times?.. 10CC's "the things we do for love". This volume has a number of tracks that have been released on CD for the first time. What about Burton Cummings "stand tall". Other tracks include the original Rocky theme, Orleans "still the one", Mary MacGregor's "Torn between two lovers", Adam O day's "undercover angel", Andrew Gold's "lonely boy" and a few tracks I've never really heard of. But for the songs I've listed, certainly make this disc worthwhile

I'm Still Having Fun And Its Still The One!.......2003-07-04

I've had this disc since 1993 and it still an entertaining,relaxing piece of nostalgia today."Super Hits Of The 70's:Have A Nice Day Vol.19" is an amazing recap of the softer side of 1977,featuring such super-guilty-pleasures like Mary MacGregor's "Torn Between Two Lovers",former Guess Who frontman's Burton Cummings "Stand Tall","Starksy And Hutch" actor David Soul's "Don't Give Up On Us",Andrew Gold's "Lonely Boy",Kenny Nolan's "I Like Dreamin",and Alan O'Day's oh-so-70's "Undercover Angel" along with likable,upbeat soft-rockers like Orleans "Still The One",Climax Blues Band's "Couldn't Get It Right" and 10cc's "The Things We Do For Love".The catchy TV jingle(David Dundas's "Jeans On")and the ubiquitous "Rocky" theme(Bill Conti's "Gonna Fly Now")provide contrast to the sweet,sentimental pop of the rest of the set,but for the most part,HANY Vol.19 captures the 70's at its sappiest,which means it's completly successful in its goals.(By the way,all these songs made the Top 20,10 of which made the Top 10,and 4 of which made it all the way to No.1!)

Your Still the One and I got my Jeans On.......2003-02-24

Even though that I'm born in 1980, I like music from the 1970's/1980's (except for some of that new wave ...) cause the songs have a better tone to it and everytime when I do listen to those songs, it just makes me wanna sing.

If you grew up during the 1976-77 period and love pop music, then you should buy this CD cause it has some songs that you haven't heard of in years and you probably remember the Top 10 hits like Still the One, Stand Tall, Torn Between Two Lovers, Don't Give Up on Us, Lonely Boy, Undercover Angel and Couldn't Get it Right, boy aren't those great songs, if you're more into the heavier stuff of the 70's then this music isn't meant for you but if you like ballads and pop tunes then it's recommended just for you.

Average customer rating: A satriani album for non satriani fans. Soulful leads, he's getting better with age I LOVE this CD! Somewhere between Average and Mediocre Yep,

Super Colossal Joe Satriani Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bloom G3: Live in Tokyo Is There Love in Space? Strange Beautiful Music The Electric Joe Satriani: An Anthology ASIN: B000EF5MRW Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. Super Colossal
2. Just Like Lightnin'
3. It's So Good
4. Bedshift Riders
5. Ten Words
6. A Cool New Way
7. One Robot's Dream
8. The Meaning of Love
9. Made of Tears
10. Theme for a Strange World
11. Movin' On
12. A Love Eternal
13. Crowd Chant

Amazon.com

One of the most innovative voices in contemporary American music, guitarist Joe Satriani celebrates two decades as a recording artist by releasing yet another consistently strong and refreshing platter of soulful goodness. Like his former student and sometime sparring partner Steve Vai, Satriani shows his virtuosity rests not only in his command over his instrument but also in his command of composition. "It's So Good," "One Robot's Dream," and the title cut are constructed with a master's sense of harmony, melody, and rhythm. Satch still shreds without compromise, as he demonstrates on "Bedshift Riders," but he also reminds us that he can compose gentle works of soul-stirring elegance as evidenced by "Ten Words," "A Love Eternal," and "A Cool New Way." With Super Colossal Satriani holds his place as one of the most imaginative and inspired minds of his--or any--musical generation. --Jedd Beaudoin

Customer Reviews:

A satriani album for non satriani fans........2007-05-24

Joe Satriani returns from his hard blue/rock outing "Is There love in Space?" to bring us his latest brilliant creation "Super Colossal". This is probably the first Satch album that both fans and newcomers can listen to side by side. Gone are the minute-long legato sequences (at least on the album versions) and in comes more layerings and rhythm. The licks and tricks are still apparent though, and there is a very impressive legato sequence on "Theme for a strange world". Don't get me wrong, the solos are still there, however Satch has decided to slow things down a bit for this album. Cue some very thoughtful pieces such as "Made of tears", "A cool new way", "The meaning of love" and "One Robots' dream."

A must have album for fans and newcomers alike, however the die-hard fan wanting to hear these songs played at their absolute best should get the Satriani Live! CD or dvd, which compliments this CD perfectly.

Bring on Joes' next album!

Soulful leads, he's getting better with age.......2007-04-15

Ripping leads, and yet memorable melody licks. Joe pops up often at guitar clinics, and I always make sure to catch him when I can. His technique is flawless, and he simply gets better tone and riffs as he progresses through his career.

On this CD, as opposed to the atypical faster 4X4 rock blues backtracks, Joe is far more laid back and loosely tight, if you will. More like mood music. I prefer this as a change of pace, because it makes you concentrate more on the leads. In fact, it's not till track 7 (One robot's Dream) that he picks up the pace a bit. He is picking his leads more this CD, as opposed the standard pulloffs, which gives it more of a dynamic feel. I imagine he's bored, and is looking to step back from the processed speed machine guitar sound of the past. Nice.

I LOVE this CD!.......2007-04-10

I'm really tired of the reviewers who insist that Satriani needs to do something "fresh" or "innovative." This CD is full of great tunes, played with style, soul and substance. Sure, Satriani could appeal to the tiny minority of guitar geeks that need to hear odd time signatures and atonal solos, but he prefers to make music that a lot of people can enjoy. This CD really makes me feel good-what could be better than that? In the world of virtuoso players, he's got the guts to sometimes keep it simple and let the song speak for itself. He doesn't ask himself if the song is complicated enough to appease the guitar geeks. For example, his ballad "Ten Words" is just plain beautiful-one that keeps floating around my head-and yet very few guitar virtuosos would ever record a song like it. Why? They try to make music that other guitar players will approve of, instead of just making great music. Joe Satriani makes great music, and my world is a better place because I get to listen.

Somewhere between Average and Mediocre.......2007-04-05

Seriously people, this record really isn't that great. The songs are rehashed from his previous material, there's nothing new about his playing or style, his songwriting seems to have deteriorated and his tone has become more 'Guitar Center-ish' than anything.

Ironically, the only saving grace of this record (besides a couple of neat moments) is Satch himself. His general guitar playing evokes memories (for the long time listener) of the dizzying heights of "Surfing..." or "Flying..." and for that reason alone, this album stands up.

I really gave this record serious listening and can only conclude that besides flashes of Satch's overall brilliance (which you'd get on ANYTHING he'd put out), the songs on this album weren't well thought out. In fact, they sounded like they were rushed. Songs like "Crowd Chant" and "Moving On" are obvious 'filler' tunes, helping this effort cross the line from E.P to Album.

Sorry Satch, I love your style and the inspiration you provided me, but this record isn't one of the defining landmarks of your musical legacy.

Yep,.......2007-03-22

Yep, if you are a Satriani fan, buy it. You will not be disappointed.

If you have never heard Joe Satriani and like Guitar Rock, buy it. Also buy another Satriani CD because you WILL have them all before it is over.

Average customer rating: "Reflections Of My Life" and yours too! Enjoy! Tony Burrows Correction One Hit Wonders? I Don't Think So! This Is A Very Good Volume Of The Have A Nice Day Series ! Who Cares?

Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Bubblegum | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 1 Super Hits Of The '70s: Have A Nice Day, Vol. 3 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 4 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 5 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 7 ASIN: B0000032R7 Release Date: 1990-01-05

Tracks:

1. Love Grows ( Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse
2. Ma Belle Amie - The Tee Set
3. Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum
4. Reflections Of My Life - The Marmalade
5. For The Love Of Him - Bobbi Martin
6. Liitle Green Bag - George Baker Selection
7. Which Way You Goin' Billy - The Poppy Family
8. My Baby Loves Lovin' - White Plains
9. Hitchin' A Ride - Vanity Fare
10. United We Stand - The Brotherhood Of Man
11. Everything Is Beautiful - Ray Stevens
12. Lay A Little Lovin' On Me - Robin McNamara

Customer Reviews:

"Reflections Of My Life" and yours too! Enjoy! .......2007-07-03

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

Volume 2 tries to equal the predecessor. While Volume 1 has better consistency, there are enough essential tracks here. Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum is still getting airplay today not only on the oldies stations but on classic rock. Reflections Of My Life - The Marmalade with some of the most intense lyrics ever presents a song of both beauty and articulation.

"Hitchin' A Ride"- Vanity Fare is an example of the great days of Top 40. There would be a plethora of memorable tunes that we would call on decades later.

As you give each of the twelve songs a listen see if it brings you back to a specific event or time in your life. Excluding the CD not being filled to capacity, you'll LOVE THE 70's!

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Tony Burrows Correction.......2006-12-07

All in all a great anthology. Minor correction on the Tony Burrows comments; he had nothing to do with Hitching A Ride (by Vanity Faire). However, he was also the lead vocalist on Beach Baby (First Class) and My Baby Loves Lovin' (White Plains).

One Hit Wonders? I Don't Think So!.......2005-12-11

All good songs on the CD! As for them being AM Radio tunes, thats where Top 40 was located. Many cars did not even have FM mono radios in them yet by 1972! Also nice to know, Tracks 1, 8, 9 and 10 are ALL sung by the same artist. I believe his name was Tony Burrows & he was from Great Britain. He also had a hit with a little novelty tune titled "Gimmie Dat Ding".

This Is A Very Good Volume Of The Have A Nice Day Series !.......2005-09-16

This Volume 2 of the Have A Nice Day series is another nice trip down memory lane and to me it is definately the co-star of the series with Volume 1 being the other. Every song on this Volume 2 peaked in 1970 and I previously owned most of these songs either on Vinyl or tape back in the day and it is great to hear them once again. Vanity Fare's Top Five Smash, Hitchin A Ride, and The Poppy Family's, Which Way You Goin Billy, have always been all-time favorites of mine along with the # 1 hit, Everything Is Beautiful, by the great Ray Stevens and the Top 15 smash, United We Stand, by The Brotherhood Of Man. Everything Is Beautiful, and, United We Stand, are songs of Love, Peace, Hope, Beauty and Unity and they still touch me when I listen to them. Both have very Powerful Lyrics and they Stand Tall even today. Every song on this Volume from the first which is Edision Lighthouse's, Love Grows ( Where My Rosemary Goes ), to the last which is Robin McNamara's, Lay A Little Lovin On Me, is great.
Final Note; As good as a lot of the music is today; these tunes of long ago are still very special to me. Like all Rhino compilations this CD sounds great and evidently this Volume 2 is out of print and starting to become rare.....Why?.....I don't know because I still think it is one of the two best of the series !.....Highly Recommended

Who Cares?.......2005-04-03

Not total garbage but mostly one hit wonders that were really light weight AM radio fare when they were first released. Who knows some of these songs will probably end up in a Tarantino movie I suppose and then they will be cool...

Average customer rating: Oldies but Goodies Have A Nice Day: Volume 25 Is A Good Finale For This Series! The Best Collection Of 70's Music Out There--Hands Down If you are HARD CORE 70's........ You get too much you get too high...

Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 25 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 24 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 23 Super Hits Of The '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 18 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 22 Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 20 ASIN: B0000033RE Release Date: 1996-03-26

Tracks:

1. Love Is Like Oxygen - Sweet
2. How Much I Feel - Ambrosia
3. Shake It - Ian Matthews
4. Falling - LeBlanc And Carr
5. I Just Wanna Stop - Gino Vannelli
6. 5.7.0.5. - City Boy
7. New York Groove - Ace Frehley
8. My Angel Baby - Toby Beau
9. Love Takes Time - Orleans
10. Get Used To It - Roger Voudouris
11. Lead Me On - Maxine Nightingale
12. Oh Well - Rockets

Customer Reviews:

Oldies but Goodies.......2006-11-10

I ordered this CD for one song specifically, "Falling" by Lenny LeBlanc and Pete Carr. All the other songs were a bonus. The memories from my teen years came flooding back as I listened. Those of us who grew up in the 70's had the very best music as the soundtrack for our lives. "Falling" is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever....I cried and cried as I listened, reflecting on times past and loved ones I've lost.

Have A Nice Day: Volume 25 Is A Good Finale For This Series!.......2006-08-15

Now that I finally own all Volumes of this, Have A Nice Day, Series; I wanted to brief you a little bit on the final one of the series which is this Volume 25. I rated it 4 stars because I liked it. I think it is one of the better Volumes.
Several good songs give a strong presence here. Personal favorites are, Lead Me On, Shake It, My Angel Baby, and , Love Takes Time, plus there is also one song on this Volume that I want to brag about and with good reason. I have always been a sucker for Ballads and there have been plenty of good ones over the years.....but two Ballads hit the airwaves in the latter 70s that I consider two of the best ever and one of them is right here being LeBlanc and Carr's, Falling. The other can be found on 1979 Billboard Top Hits called, Just When I Needed You Most, by the late great Randy Vanwarmer....Very Nice!
Speaking for the entire H.A.N.D. series....Volume 18 is the only store bought Volume I own and it was my first.....I purchased the other 24 online (Thanks Guys and/or Gals) and this Volume 25 was one of the first to catch my eye. I also have several other favorite Volumes besides this one. I think Volumes 6 and 23 are the weakest but they are still decent. In otherwords.....it is a good series and well worth having. I have found after all these years that these 300 songs on this series (plus so many other songs from that era) sound even better the second time around and they will never get old! Ya know.....In 1975; The Great Band, Chicago, came out with a very good nostalgic tune called, Old Days, and Peter Cetera pretty much sums it up with the lyrics when he said they.....Take Me Back To A World Gone Away; Memories Seem Like Yesterday.....and he was (and still is) right. Now we can say the same thing not only about that song; but also about the entire 70s H.A.N.D. Series and all the other good music and fun happenings that we had back then.....How Time Flies!

The Best Collection Of 70's Music Out There--Hands Down.......2006-06-21

Instead of giving an individual review of each volume in this series, I decided to give one review on the final volume of the series.

As a child in the 70s I grew up hearing these songs on the radio and the entire series really gave me a feeling of nostalgia. When I started collecting this series, I didn't always know each artist or even each song title, but once I spun the disc, the lyrics to these songs came back from the dark void of my memory. That was half the fun of this whole series. Volume 13 was the one volume in the entire series that I remebered each song. Volumes 12, 13, 14 and 15 are my favorite volumes.

Not each volume is a winner. Volumes 4, and 6 I felt weren't that great of volumes, but each volume contains at least 4-5 great gems. Again, the entire series is great.

This series and Rhino's Didn't It Blow Your Mind series are hands down the best series of 70's music out there. I give both series five stars. If there was one thing that I felt that Rhino missed on these was that they didn't take each series out to five more volumes. The would have given Have A Nice Day 30 volumes and Didn't It Blow Your Mind 25 volumes. Either way, the Have A Nice Day series is my favorite 70s music complilation series and it has gotten lots of use in my CD player.

If you like quirky AM pop from the 70s, then this series is for you. You won't regret it. If your looking for more of the FM style 70s music, then get Time/Lifes Sound of the 70s.

After reading several reviews for the various volumes in this series, it's clear the some people missed the entire point of this series. This entire series was supposed to resemble or be a throw back to those infamous compilation LPs from K-Tel that were everywhere in the 70s. This series wasn't supposed to have great songs. Just memorable ones.

If you are HARD CORE 70's...............2006-01-02

.....this entire collection is for you! This is the only collection where I could find ALL THE SONGS I listened to on AM RADIO! ALL 25 VOLUMES ARE A MUST for your 70's collection! So what - some of the songs aren't Top 10 hits - but they were part of your life if you loved 70's AM Radio! If you bought 45's - If you bought albums - If you listened to the radio - you know these songs! If you want repetitive Top 10 songs, then get another collection. If you truly want the songs of the 70's.... GET ALL 25 VOLUMES of "HAVE A NICE DAY!"

You get too much you get too high..........2004-05-20

Well, several volumes of the Rhino collection aren't perfect, but they all bring us back in their own inimitable way. "Love Is Like Oxygen" has the perfect lyrical "hook" as well as a variety of musical gimmicks. "How Much I Feel" is either totally saccharine or a genuine tearjerker depending on your point of view, but they sure sang it like they felt it. Wow! "Falling", a slowdance harmony classic for the next hundred years, is rightfully included here, too. Gino Vanelli can take his big 'fro elsewhere for all I care, but I'm sure he has his fans (in Montreal and elsewhere). "5705" and "New York Groove" appear to have been included for archival purposes only. Did anyone actually like those songs when they came out? "My Angel Baby", an instant classic, joins the pantheon of 50's-sound "stroll" tunes, and its similarities to Robert John's "Sad Eyes" are obvious (once the Rhino folks call attention to this in their liner notes). "Love Takes Time" and "Shake It" contain a strong sexual subtext, hearkening back to an era where songs couldn't be "explicit" in their lyrics. "Get Used To It", an upbeat one-hit wonder, remains one of the few songs of the rock era using a synthesized harpsichord. Maxine's "Lead Me On" slows the tempo as the CD concludes with the anarchistic, defeatist "Oh Well" ("I can't sing, I ain't pretty, and my legs are thin"). You need this CD. Get it now, so you know what the originals sounded like before Jewel and/or Lenny Kravitz records a re-make!

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