Runaway

About the Artist
When it comes to acting and making music, Kelowna singer/songwriter/actor Trance Blackman can easily be regarded as a natural.. He recently starred in a feature film "The Manila Envelopes" and is about to release his debut album, for which he wrote all the songs and played all the instruments. He even handled the album's sound engineering duties. Entitled "Runaway" (featuring an original title track), Blackman says the name is symbolic in that he has been looking for a way to run away from the stifling work-a-day monotony.

"I can't stand the Monday to Friday 9 to 5 routine. I need to be creative while experiencing new things with new people - but sharing my music and messages as they come to me."

"Runaway" features 13 songs Blackman has written over the past seven years. A few of the tunes are personal favorites dating back to his roots but were recently re-written for the debut album. Some of the songs are as new as last month.

"My inspirations vary from personal emotions and experiences to those of the people that come into my life directly or indirectly," explains Blackman. "I try to put into words what other people are seeing and or living. Sometimes I just make up something in my mind - the song 'Runaway' was written that way - off the cuff, off the wall."

Blackman says his musical styles vary greatly and cover the gamut from dance music to rock. However, most of his music leans towards pop paying particularly close attention to melody.

"I've done a bit of orchestral arrangements, but it¹s purely experimental. Music, for the most part, will always reflect the artist's demeanor or character. Mine is quite easy-going and gentle. But like anyone else, I can be strong and aggressive when it's needed."

According to Blackman, his goal is to write songs people can relate to - evoking emotion and memories is the stuff of creativity. But inspiring change and dreams in people is also important.

"I see too much confusion in people these days and I hope that those who get to hear some of my material will really hear what I'm saying. We all have our dark moments - the better to appreciate the goods ones with." And when he¹s not writing songs for his album or scoring movies, Blackman is honing his acting skills. He recently starred in the locally produced feature film, "The Manila Envelopes" with producers Neil and Nori Wentworth (IroNNeil Productions). Blackman worked both in front of the camera and behind the scenes on the production. "

"I thoroughly enjoyed it and am quite anxious to work on more projects - there are so many good stories and messages yet to be told - and perhaps re-told anew. I enjoy the fantastical as well as realistic approach to films as long as it's a believable story. He composed five musical pieces for the film and assisted in some scoring work with director/editor/writer/producer Neil Wentworth.

"I never took any drama or acting training of any kind before working on the first project. The urge to act has grown over the past years with my love for movies. I've spent countless dollars in theatres watching and learning and being entertained."

Blackman added he¹s known all along that he could easily fit in with what he calls "other creatively active folks." And that creativity has been opening many doors for his acting interests.

The Wentworth brothers are currently pursuing a larger broadcast medium for "The Manila Envelopes" (including Showcase via AllianceAtlantis) and they will be submitting the film to several festivals worldwide in the coming year. They're also actively working on the next project.

"The most important thing for me is the constant and ever-changing environment of film and music," says Blackman. "There's always something new to be done, always a new or different way to experiment with sound and picture. And I enjoy being other people, so to speak - conveying real emotion without delving int

Product Description
Runaway is Trance Blackman's debut album. 13 songs varying in energy and emotion, style and sound - featuring an original title track. Runaway is an introduction to a new style of music some have said they 'lose' themselves in. Be sure to have a listen. You'll be most happy you did.

Runaway,Trance Blackman,Wandering Productions,Runaway is a blend of modern & retro pop-rock and contemporary styles bringing some 'real' music to the masses; a collage of passion, emotions, melody and love songs to suit most anyone's ear. If you like Enrique, Phil Collins and more, check it out.

Average customer rating: Ruthie Foster is the BEST!!!!!!! MESMERIZING, CAPTIVATING, A SYLVAN RAINBOW OF SONGS Exceptional Artist-Outstanding CD The woman with the voice Ruthie Foster shares her soul

Runaway Soul Ruthie Foster Manufacturer: Blue Corn Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stages The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster Full Circle Live From Austin TX State of Grace ASIN: B00006AFLJ Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

1. Runaway Soul
2. Woke Up This Mornin'
3. Smalltown Blues
4. Home
5. Hole In My Pocket
6. Give You My Love
7. Ocean Of Tears (Mama)
8. Walk On
9. Death Came A-Knockin' (Travelin' Shoes)
10. Joy

Customer Reviews:

Ruthie Foster is the BEST!!!!!!!.......2007-05-02

Ruthie Foster grabs your soul with this CD all you want to do is play it over and over!!!

MESMERIZING, CAPTIVATING, A SYLVAN RAINBOW OF SONGS.......2007-04-15

How breathtaking! I'm listening to it as I write this. I don't know music or much else, but I know what stirs and enchants me and Ruthie Foster has me in her pocket, hole or no hole, from the moment I slipped in the disk and hit 'Play'. A friend burned a copy and gave it to me out of the blue, without preamble, in a stack with some other disks. Period. What a humble introduction for what I'm beginning to think may enter my pantheon of soul-stirring albums without blemish. That would put her in lofty company indeed, by MY lights, at least. Like, Carole King's 'Tapestry', Cat Stevens' 'Tea For the Tillerman', 'Fleetwood Mac', Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and Meatloaf's 'Bat Out of Hell', to name just a few. I wasn't even sure what her name was at first, since he'd scrawled it on the CD. But I know it now and I'll do my small part to spread it around. THIS woman deserves to be famous. 'Runaway Soul' and Ruthie Foster have that sort of classic quality that just leaps into your heart and your guts and stakes a claim right from the first listening. I regret not having heard her in concert. That must be astonishing. But even from my tinny stereo she makes me cry, clap my hands and strut my flat like a one-man Mardi Gras! By all means, do yourself a kindness, if you love R&B, gospel, soul, or just smoothly polished passion and heartfelt boogie, buy a NEW copy of this CD. Which reminds me, I need to buy one too. This woman also DESERVES TO BE PAID!!!

Exceptional Artist-Outstanding CD.......2007-01-11

The music on this CD is moving...emotionally, energetically, compositionally, and humanly. Ruthie Foster's delivery is magnificent and so well complemented by Cyd's rhythm and accompanying vocals. After I first experienced Ruthie perform (she was with Bo Didley in MD) her music was with me and in my soul. She is a treasure. Listening to, or singing along with Ruthie can make your day. Also check out her CD, "Stages" - standout performances by Ruthie and Cyd.

The woman with the voice.......2005-12-17

I saw Ruthie at the Great Waters Folk festival in Wolfboro NH. She was amazing! After her performance one night I went to buy some CDs. Ruthie's were flying off the table. Despite stacks of them, they were gone in minutes. While looking at others to buy I kept hearing people coming up to the table making the same request, "I want the woman with the voice." Even though there were many much more famous singers there that night, eveyone knew exactly who these customers were looking for. "Sorry, we're sold out and waiting for Fed Ex to bring more. The woman behind the counter told me they sold 1000 of her cd's in one day!

If you grew up in a small country town, or ever wished you did, "Home" will warm and break you heart at the same time.

Do I love every song on this album? No. Doesn't matter. I love Ruthie. She is the real thing. As great as her gift sounds on a recording, it inevitably pales in comparison to her live performances where she shakes the rafters with the clearest, most perfectly on cue singing you ever heard. And when she finishes, after sending chills up and down your spine and leaving you weak from astonishment, she bursts into laughter. Ruthie is pure Joy.

Ruthie Foster shares her soul.......2005-10-25

I've seen her live, I've shared a cup of coffee with her, I've gained inspiration from her because she is lays it out all the time. Runaway Soul captures Foster's incredible soul and voice. We are lucky she is willing and able to share her gift.

Average customer rating: A nice "Easy-Listening" soundtrack with some surprises! terrific variety of music #12 Entertaining pop soundtrack Romantic and eclectic

Runaway Bride: Music From The Motion Picture Various Artists - Soundtracks Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Best Friend's Wedding: Music From The Motion Picture Notting Hill: Music From The Motion Picture Pretty Woman (1990 Film) Sleepless In Seattle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack You've Got Mail: Music From The Motion Picture ASIN: B00000JKPP Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

1. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
2. Ready To Run - Dixie Chicks
3. I Love You - Martina McBride
4. Maneater - Daryl Hall/John Oates
5. From My Head To My Heart - Evan And Jaron
6. Blue Eyes Blue - Eric Clapton
7. And That's What Hurts - Daryl Hall & John Oats
8. Never Saw Blue Like That - Shawn Colvin
9. You Can't Hurry Love - Dixie Chicks
10. You Sang To Me - Marc Anthony
11. You're The Only One For Me - Allure
12. Before I Fall In Love - CoCo Lee
13. Where Were You (On Our Wedding Day)? - Billy Joel
14. It Never Entered My Mind - Miles Davis

Amazon.com

Ahh, the sounds of love. Hearing the soundtrack to the romantic comedy Runaway Bride, you'll get plenty of them. The Dixie Chicks, Eric Clapton, Martina McBride, and Shawn Colvin all lend new tracks to this sometimes-rootsy, sometimes-pop compilation. U2's classic anthem "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" starts things off, but Cupid quickly strikes with McBride's "I Love You," Clapton's intimate charmer "Blue Eyes Blue," and Marc Anthony's "You Sang to Me." Miles Davis's gorgeous "It Never Entered My Mind" is the one surprise cut, but the new tracks are the real highlight here. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

A nice "Easy-Listening" soundtrack with some surprises!.......2006-10-30

Since "West Side Story" and Disney's "Mary Poppìns", I became addicted to soundtrack albums. This one from a wonderful, light romantic comedy in which the beautiful Julia Roberts appears as gorgeous as she is, has a nice but eclectic selection of songs. Anyway, please note that there are three outstanding songs for what this soundtrack is worth: "And That's What Hurts", an authentic 'jewel' by DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES (not available in any of their other records or Hits compilations), "Where Were You (On Your Wedding Day)" by BILLY JOEL, and also the wonderful ballad "You Sang To Me" by Puerto Rico Salsa superstar MARC ANTHONY.
There is also a cute version of the classic "You Can't Hurry Love" by THE DIXIE CHICKS... You will get even "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by the superb Irish band U2. I bought this CD even when I didn't see the movie, but I was very happy when I discovered that so many great songs were included in it!

terrific variety of music.......2005-03-09

First of all, if you haven't seen the movie yet, see it. It is one of the best romantic comedies. The soundtrack is wonderful. I don't normally like Eric Clapton, but his song "Blue Eyes Blue" is wonderful. I never was really interested in the Dixie chicks, until I saw the hilarious video at the end of the movie. Their song "ready to run" is great. This cd would appeal to anyone of any age.

#12.......2003-10-19

i saw all the reviews of this sountrack & all you people are ignore the track by CoCo Lee-before i fall in love....that's a great song in the album,just listen to this song you won't be dissapoint,she had a sweet+strong voice!!!!!

Entertaining pop soundtrack.......2003-04-13

OK, the movie's not much to speak of--a bit contrived for my tastes. But buried beneath the goo, there is a solid soundtrack. Two Dixie Chicks tracks mix pop with a bit of country twang. While their remake of "You Can't Hurry Love" doesn't match up to the original, it is nevertheless highly entertaining.

A lovely, introspective Eric Clapton track is a highlight, as is Martina McBride's "I Love You." This catchy bit of pop is slight but nevertheless impossible to get out of your head.

Marc Antony's "You Sang To Me" is also lovely, if a bit more sentimental. The album also contains previously released 1980s tracks from U2 ("I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" from 1987's "The Joshua Tree") and Hall & Oates. As the Amazon review says, the new material is what makes this CD worth buying. Fun, high-energy listening, and better than your average compilation soundtrack.

Romantic and eclectic.......2002-08-29

Like the movie itself, the Runaway Bride soundtrack is a romantic little piece that should appeal to a great variety of people. The disc encompasses different types of music, from jazz (Miles Davis) to pop (CoCo Lee) to country (Martina McBride), yet the common thread among all of 14 songs is the theme of love. However, I feel that the variety is both the strong point and the weak point of the disc. I'll explain: Personally, I bought this CD for a few gems: the fun "Where Were You?," the even more fun "Ready to Run," the danceable classic "You Can't Hurry Love," and, of course, the wistful "It Never Entered My Mind." Being a pop and jazz lover, I tend to skip over the easy listening selections. What I mean is that in covering all types of musical ground, the CD kind of spreads itself too thinly.

However, if you're looking for a CD of love songs that will conjure up images of this sweet movie (namely U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and Miles Davis's "It Never Entered My Mind"), look no further. This CD is the perfect background music for a sunny afternoon outside, particularly if you live in a town like the one in the movie.

Average customer rating: Great Collection As good as a single-disc dosage of Del could get If you are looking for all the hits.......

Runaway / Very Best of Del Shannon Del Shannon Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies & Retro | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dion & Belmonts - Greatest Hits Gene Pitney - 25 All-Time Greatest Hits Best of Dion and the Belmonts Del Shannon - Greatest Hits Enlightnin'ment: The Best of Lou Christie ASIN: B00005YKHZ Release Date: 2002-01-22

Tracks:

1. Runaway
2. From Me To You
3. Little Town Flirt
4. Jody
5. I Go To Pieces
6. Happiness
7. Do You Wanna Dance?
8. (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
9. Hats Off To Larry
10. Go Away Little Girl
11. Ginny In The Mirror
12. Don't Gild The Lily, Lily
13. Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)
14. Kelly
15. Runaround Sue
16. Stranger In Town
17. Running Scared
18. Hey Little Girl
19. The Swiss Maid
20. Handy Man
21. Dream Baby
22. Two Kinds Of Teardrops
23. That's The Way Love Is
24. So Long Baby
25. Two Silhouettes
26. Misery
27. I Won't Be There
28. Lies
29. Cry Myself To Sleep
30. Runaway - (Alternate Take)

Customer Reviews:

Great Collection.......2004-11-25

Sure, the cover is dorky, and many post-modern rock fans weaned on a steady diet of hip hop and death metal may judge Shannon's music as "oldies." Yet, Del Shannon's music sounds as good today as it did in the early-60s. If you buy this album only for "Runaway," you will find many treasures. "Runaway" is simply one of the best rock and roll songs ever recorded, but much of this collection is as good, such as "Searchin'" which has the same minor-key sound as "Runaway." Shannon's version of "From Me to You," complete with its falsetto "I can do" lyric in the song's second line, is better than the Beatles version (which Shannon recorded first). In sum, I was simply amazed at how good this collection is, and also how modern it sounds. Shannon covers all the vocal bases. At times he sounds like Elvis, at other times like Roy Orbison, at other times like the Fifth Beatle. The strange organ instrument that Shannon used on "Runaway," and other songs here, sounds unlike any other I've heard, and pretty much serves as the first synthesizer in rock. The only misfire on the album is "Don't Gild the Lily," which is ripe with the most awful cliches imaginable. Other than that, however, the Best of Del Shannon is a great CD. Sadly, Shannon's success had pretty much ended by the mid-60s. But before then, he recorded some great work. Much of it is here.

As good as a single-disc dosage of Del could get.......2004-07-08

Del Shannon was one of America's young up and coming rock and roll stars in the early sixties, and one of the first rock and roll musicians to emphasize the usage of synthesizers. Unfortunately, Del's true genius was never recognized. Despite scoring a few hits earlier in the decade, he was immediately overshadowed by the numerous other rock and roll acts that came in the decade. Many collections of Del's songs have been released over the years, including this one. Read on for my review, and see if this collection is any better than the earlier releases.

PROS:
-ALL THE BIG HITS ARE HERE. Chances are that you really just wanted a Del Shannon hits compilation for the hits Runaway and Keep Searchin', and needless to say, you'll get them both in this set.
-UNDERRATED MASTERPIECES CAN BE FOUND IN THIS SET, AND A LOT OF THEM. Most of Del Shannon's songs never got the proper recognition that they deserved, but were still excellent songs. In this set, you'll be able to hear many of those songs.
-YOU GET A BONUS TRACK - AN ALTERNATE VERSION OF RUNAWAY. Although this version of the songs is really nothing spectacularly different from the "classic" version, it's still a nice bonus.
-THE SET IS A HUGE VALUE. You get THIRTY TRACKS on a single compact disc! No other single-disc Del Shannon hits compilation has so many songs on one disc.

CONS:
-Really, unless you're a die-hard fan of Del Shannon who is willing to debate the tracklist, there's not much wrong with this set.

OVERALL:
Overall this is a damn good set, and quite possibly the finest Del Shannon compilation on the market. If you're looking for a Del Shannon hits compilation and can't seem to decide which one is for you, this is the one to get, hands down.

If you are looking for all the hits..............2003-05-06

A great package of Del goodies with the alternate 61 cut in stereo of Runaway. Has the usual gems and a few others and most definately a best buy if you are looking for a comprehensive 'hits' collection.

Time tho for the powers that be to put out more of his non-hit catalogue - many gems exist and its a project crying out to be tackled.

Buy this!

Average customer rating: A Guilty Pleasure Belinda Carlisle - Runaway Horses One of her best cd's @}>--- Belinda Carlisle & Runaway Horses... Win, Place or Show? WIN!

Runaway Horses Belinda Carlisle Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Heaven on Earth Live Your Life Be Free Real Belinda A Woman & A Man ASIN: B000002O6H Release Date: 1989-09-20

Tracks:

1. Leave A Light On
2. Runaway Horses
3. Vision Of You
4. Summer Rain
5. La Luna
6. (We Want) The Same Thing
7. Deep Deep Ocean
8. Valentine
9. What Ever It Takes
10. Shades Of Michaelangelo

Customer Reviews:

A Guilty Pleasure.......2007-03-29

As a progressive rock fan, any dipping into straight pop is, at best, a guilty pleasure for me. This album is simply wonderful and I often find myself cruising down some lonely stretch of Texas highway, singing along with Belinda. It helps quite a bit that Belinda Carlisle has an absolutely dreamy voice - that's right, pop singers used to be able to sing! Where this album really stands out, though, is that the songs are actually quite complex, by pop standards, and that the musicians are really allowed to shine - the violin solo on La Luna, short though it may be, is gorgeous. I would own this album for that violin solo alone ... but almost every other song on the album is just as beautifully embellished. The only song on the album I dislike is (We Want) The Same Thing - too poppish for my tastes - but I can't think of any other pop album that has so many strong tracks. If one must own a Belinda Carlisle album, this is the one!

Belinda Carlisle - Runaway Horses.......2007-03-19

One of the best CD's she's ever came out with. There really isn't any song thats better than the next because their all AWSOME!!! I'd say "Summer Rain" is the best in my opinion cuz i relate to it. "VISION OF YOU" i relate to also and love that song as well. This cd captures the essense of BELINDA CARLISLE!!! She is truly amazing. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this cd. Dancy, exciting, upbeat, and romantic!!!!!
~Kevin

One of her best cd's @}>---.......2006-07-14

Belinda Carlisle has a stunning and unique voice that I love. I've got all of her solo cd's and this is one of the best of them.
There is a great mix of songs on here, from boppy to beautiful ballads. If you are the ballad type, then the best songs are Vision Of You (one of her best songs ever) and Shades of Michaelangelo. The best upbeat songs are Runaway Horses, La Luna and of course Leave A Light On. Yes I do love Summer Rain, but it's so overplayed. There isn't a bad song on the whole disc. I really wish she'd do new music - especially if it's going to be anything like this.

Belinda Carlisle & Runaway Horses..........2006-01-20

I put this CD player at my desk, not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised at the depth and content of the songs. It's a very good listen! It's priced reasonable folks, get a copy and enjoy it. Four stars!!

Win, Place or Show? WIN!.......2005-09-14

What a shame they discontinued the great CD by Belinda! Every song, including her own, is a winner. I own every Belinda CD but this one but that won't be for long and once I do get it, I will treasure it. Be great if someone picked up on the rights to these songs and released them!

Average customer rating: Casual Stray Cats Fans.... what are they up to now? GGGGO DADDY-O WE NEED MORE STRAY CATS IN OUR YARD! The best Stray Cats compilation

Runaway Boys: A Retrospective '81-'92 The Stray Cats Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rumble in Brixton Stray Cats - Rumble in Brixton Guitar Slinger Ignition! Jump, Jive an' Wail - The Very Best of the Brian Setzer Orchestra ASIN: B000002UHJ Release Date: 1997-01-14

Tracks:

1. Rock This Town
2. Fishnet Stockings (Previously Unreleased)
3. Built For Speed
4. Rev It Up & Go
5. Stray Cat Strut
6. Rumble In Brighton
7. My One Desire (Previously Unreleased)
8. Runaway Boys
9. You Can't Hurry Love
10. Baby Blue Eyes
11. Lonely Summer Nights
12. Cruisin'
13. 18 Miles From Memphis
14. Something's Wrong With My Radio
15. I Won't Stand In Your Way
16. Lucky Charm
17. (She's) Sexy + 17
18. Lookin' Better Every Beer
19. Race With the Devil
20. I Fought The Law (Previously Unreleased)
21. Blast Off
22. Bring It Back Again
23. Gene And Eddie
24. Give It To Me (Previously Unreleased)
25. Elvis On Velvet

Customer Reviews:

Casual Stray Cats Fans...........2005-03-03

This is the one. If you are only going to get one Stray Cats cd, you won't go wrong with this one. Cool package and great liner notes too.

what are they up to now?.......2005-01-19

f you love these guys as much as i do, you owe it to yourself to pick up the "Swing Cats" CD. A repository of ex-Stray Cats' Slim Jim Phantom & Lee Rocker plus ex-members of the Polecats, the Swing Cats continue the Stray Cats conventions while covering artists as diverse as Carl Perkins, Hank Williams Sr. ("Mind Your Own Business") and Benny Goodman, with vocals supplied by an array of guests. Quite Good!

GGGGO DADDY-O.......2004-07-11

Hey there, Kats and Kittens. Wanna hear the screaminest hollow-body Gretsch guitar music this side of the Atlantic? Look no further. This should be titled THE BEST OF THE STRAY CATS. Because that's what this collection is all about. The only throw away track may be GIVE IT TO ME. The rest is pure rock-a-billy heaven. I wore my pomp real high in the early 80's when these boys first started slapping wood and I'm here to tell ya, it doesn't get any better than this. I WON'T STAND IN YOUR WAY and LONELY SUMMER NIGHTS are the two best ballads Brian Setzer has ever recorded and they're both included here. Check out the high-octane guitar power of ELVIS ON VELVET and then tell me this doesn't come close to tearing the throat out of any guitar solo by Chris Spedding. When I first bought this CD it never left the player in my ride and when ELVIS ON VELVET comes on, the windows go down, the volume goes up, and accelerator gets floored. GGGGO DADDY-O. The only thing that would make this collection complete would have been the inclusion of LOOK AT THAT CADILLAC and WILD SAXOPHONE. Otherwise, purrrrfect.

P.S. Who are these DIRTY DOGGIES bringing down the reviews of the coolest cats to ever cut a side? Go review your Iron Maiden CD. DRIPS!!

WE NEED MORE STRAY CATS IN OUR YARD!.......2002-11-02

THESE GUYS BRING BACK NOT ONLY ROCKABILLY BUT DO WOP AT ITS BEST!WHO CAN ARGUE AFTER HEARING THE BEAUTIFUL BALAD "I WON'T STAND IN YOUR WAY", MAN, THAT'S PURE 50'S DO WOP. IT'S EVEN INCLUDED IN THE LAST DO WOP BOXED SET, AND THEY ONLY FEATURE THE BEST 50'S GROUPS.THIS C.D. SHOULD'VE BEEN TITLED "BEST HITS". YES, I CERTAINLY RECOMMEND IT.BRIAN SETZER IS AS GOOD AS GENE VINCENT AND FRANKIE FORD.BUY IT!!

The best Stray Cats compilation.......2002-08-09

This is just my humble opinion, but if you are going to get a Stray Cats "Greatest Hits" album - get this one. Why? Because:
All the the tracks - 25 in all! some of them unreleased previously in this country, including a fav of mine "My One Desire". There are covers, all of their hits, and much more.

Average customer rating: Give Runaway Slave it's props YO!!! I AGREE WITH THE MAJORITY ONE OF BEST EAST COAST CLASSIC EVER A truly underrated classic Masterpiece. Esssential DITC.

Runaway Slave Showbiz & A.G. Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Good Fellas The Funky Technician Return of the Funky Man The Awakening Livin' Proof ASIN: B000001FH6 Release Date: 1992-09-22

Tracks:

1. Still Digin'
2. Fat Pockets
3. Bounce Ta This
4. More Than One Way Out Of The Ghetto
5. Silence Of The Lambs(remix)
6. 40 Acres And My Props
7. Runaway Slave
8. Hard To Kill
9. Hold Ya Head
10. He Say, She Say
11. Represent
12. Silence Of The lambs
13. Party Groove(Bass Mix)
14. Soul Clap(Short Version)
15. Catchin' Wreck
16. Party Groove (Instrumental)

Customer Reviews:

Give Runaway Slave it's props YO!!!.......2007-03-06

Classic Material from Show and AG. Act like ya know!

Top Joints:
Fat Pockets
Silence Of The Lambs(remix)
40 Acres And My Props
Runaway Slave
Hard To Kill
Hold Ya Head
Party Groove(Bass Mix)
Soul Clap(Short Version)
Party Groove

I AGREE WITH THE MAJORITY.......2007-01-30

hey, i am on the bandwagon with everyone else. this is essential early DITC. FAT POCKETS inspired FATBACKS by quasimoto. SOUL CLAP.........NOLIA CLAP..........hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. love the title cut as well as the first song STILL DIGGIN'. everything else here has a very nice flow to it as well. shoot, the whole darn album has a nice flow to it. it did not get the props it deserved though. wasn't BOUNCE TA THIS on this one as well? if so, then hey, another song i love from this classic that time forgot.

ONE OF BEST EAST COAST CLASSIC EVER.......2007-01-17

sadly I don't own this cd due to it's cost but I've listened it and i know it's a pure classic from the golden era of hip-hop, the early '90s. others rewier have already wrote what i think about it's gorgeous beats, so i just can say. this is pure hip-hop no BS, not the punk dirtysouth sound of these fu...n' 2000 years nor othewr club s..t
wonderful, I might to find it cheaper because now iz too expensive

A truly underrated classic.......2006-08-22

Showbiz & A.G. released "Runaway Slave" in 1992 and it immediately became the first of what would be a long line of underrated hip hop gems from the New York hip hop crew, Diggin' in the Crates. This album is the first from the amazing DITC crew and it ranks among the very greatest. Truly an amazing album. Showbiz & A.G. brought a whole new style to the table, using upbeat, funky production layered with many horns and jazz samples without screaming jazz rap at you. The production is some of the best east coast production out there, it's so consistent and beautiful. Like with all the DITC albums, the lyricism is wonderful to listen to, always entertaining and often funny, always on a level you can feel. Showbiz and fellow DITC member Diamond D produce the tracks, and Showbiz and AG trade off rhymes with a great chemistry. This could be classified as a party album, and that would definitely be a party I'd like to attend. They cover lots of different topics in their rhymes though, tackling some social issues like racism, public housing, and gossip. It's a crime that "Runaway Slave" is out of print, and if you can find it nothing should stop you from getting it.

The album begins with the song "Still Diggin'", which represents everything DITC would proceed to bring us throughout the 90s. It has a great sax-laced beat and the duo talk about their abilities and preferences. The beat to "Fat Pockets" is a head spinning, jazzy one, and the lyrics deal with liking "pockets fat and not flat". "Bounce to This" is among the funkiest, with great bass and cymbal. My favorite instrumental is on "More Than One Way Out of the Ghetto", it has an awesome intro and the lyrics are very relevant. "40 Acres & My Props" is similarly great, conscious lyrics and awesome production. The title track has awesome horn instrumentation, and "Hard to Kill" always keeps my head bobbing. "Hold Ya Head" is one of my favorites, awesome track, great lyrics and beats. "He Say, She Say" tells a story about how lives are ruined by gossipping people. Both mixes of "Silence of the Lambs" are great party tracks, and "Soul Clap" and the self explanatory "Party Groove" could each be described similarly. There's not a bad track here, it's so amazingly consistent.

This album is a great album and the fact that it's out of print is a shame. However, despite its amazing quality, paying upwards of $80 for any CD sounds kind of ridiculous to me, I know it is available for sale or download for much cheaper elsewhere. "Runaway Slave" is just one of the many great early 90s jazzy, funky hip hop albums from the city of New York, and I highly recommend it to all.

Masterpiece. Esssential DITC........2006-05-09

Along with Pharcyde's "Bizarre Ride II", for me, this is the best album to come from one of the best years of Hip Hop (1992). Similarly, this is the best album to come from DITC, which is a bold statement since DITC is one of the most consistent hiphop groups ever, behind Wu Tang, with each and every solo member bringing classic material to the table (Lord Finesse,OC,Diamond D,Big L,). This is Quintessential NY Early 90's hiphop. From the distinctive horns, breaks, samples, snares/drums, flows, ebonics & the natural Funk Show & AG display any fan of early 90's hiphop will worship this, I guarantee it. With 16 Full Tracks, their is not one weak track on the album...Pure CONSISTENCY. It is a landmark, with the track "Represent" featuring Diamond, Finesse, Big L & D-Shawn this is the first group DITC track...on wax. Showbiz really shines on Runaway Slave, with flawless production especially on tracks like "Fat Pockets", "He say, She Say" "Represent" & Catchin Wreck. Compared to "Goodfellas", Runaway Slave is slightly less dark and gives off that funky vibe that was primarily heard in that era. Similarly, You can bet Andre The Giant (AG) comes correct with the flows, lyrics and of course the trademark Voice!
An album that cracks my personal top 10, any fan of DITC, Early 90's Hiphop or music that generally displays raw talent...needs to treat their mental with this, and prepare for an eargasm!. PEACE (P.S. as you can probably tell this is extremely rare, so you will find you will have to pay alot for this, but believe me, its worth it).

Lyrics - 10/10
Beats - 10/10
Orginality - 10/10
Replay Value - 10/10

Bottom line----One of Few impeccable classics

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Average customer rating: A Guilty Pleasure Belinda Carlisle - Runaway Horses One of her best cd's @}>--- Belinda Carlisle & Runaway Horses... Win, Place or Show? WIN!

Runaway Horses Belinda Carlisle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heaven on Earth Live Your Life Be Free Real Belinda A Woman & A Man ASIN: B000024ZV5 Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

1. Leave a Light On
2. Runaway Horses
3. Vision of You
4. Summer Rain
5. Luna
6. (We Want) The Same Thing
7. Deep Deep Ocean
8. Valentine
9. Whatever It Takes
10. Shades of Michaelangelo

Customer Reviews:

A Guilty Pleasure.......2007-03-29

As a progressive rock fan, any dipping into straight pop is, at best, a guilty pleasure for me. This album is simply wonderful and I often find myself cruising down some lonely stretch of Texas highway, singing along with Belinda. It helps quite a bit that Belinda Carlisle has an absolutely dreamy voice - that's right, pop singers used to be able to sing! Where this album really stands out, though, is that the songs are actually quite complex, by pop standards, and that the musicians are really allowed to shine - the violin solo on La Luna, short though it may be, is gorgeous. I would own this album for that violin solo alone ... but almost every other song on the album is just as beautifully embellished. The only song on the album I dislike is (We Want) The Same Thing - too poppish for my tastes - but I can't think of any other pop album that has so many strong tracks. If one must own a Belinda Carlisle album, this is the one!

Belinda Carlisle - Runaway Horses.......2007-03-19

One of the best CD's she's ever came out with. There really isn't any song thats better than the next because their all AWSOME!!! I'd say "Summer Rain" is the best in my opinion cuz i relate to it. "VISION OF YOU" i relate to also and love that song as well. This cd captures the essense of BELINDA CARLISLE!!! She is truly amazing. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this cd. Dancy, exciting, upbeat, and romantic!!!!!
~Kevin

One of her best cd's @}>---.......2006-07-14

Belinda Carlisle has a stunning and unique voice that I love. I've got all of her solo cd's and this is one of the best of them.
There is a great mix of songs on here, from boppy to beautiful ballads. If you are the ballad type, then the best songs are Vision Of You (one of her best songs ever) and Shades of Michaelangelo. The best upbeat songs are Runaway Horses, La Luna and of course Leave A Light On. Yes I do love Summer Rain, but it's so overplayed. There isn't a bad song on the whole disc. I really wish she'd do new music - especially if it's going to be anything like this.

Belinda Carlisle & Runaway Horses..........2006-01-20

I put this CD player at my desk, not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised at the depth and content of the songs. It's a very good listen! It's priced reasonable folks, get a copy and enjoy it. Four stars!!

Win, Place or Show? WIN!.......2005-09-14

What a shame they discontinued the great CD by Belinda! Every song, including her own, is a winner. I own every Belinda CD but this one but that won't be for long and once I do get it, I will treasure it. Be great if someone picked up on the rights to these songs and released them!

Average customer rating: It All Comes Down To the Lead Vocals - You Either Love Em or Hate Em Great music, horrible voice Amazing The best british band out there It can't be healthy to listen to this album as much as I do.

The Runaway Found The Veils Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nux Vomica Nux Vomica Tide That Left Wild Son The Bravery ASIN: B0001XAPL0 Release Date: 2004-04-20

Tracks:

1. WILD SON
2. GUIDING LIGHT
3. LAVINIA
4. MORE HEAT THAN LIGHT
5. THE TIDE THAT LEFT AND NEVER CAME BACK
6. THE LEAVERS DANCE
7. TALK DOWN THE GIRL
8. THE VALLEYS OF NEW ORLEANS
9. VICIOUS TRADITIONS
10. THE NOWHERE MAN

Customer Reviews:

It All Comes Down To the Lead Vocals - You Either Love Em or Hate Em.......2007-01-12

This second LP from this New Zealand band can be best described as guitar layered pop lying somewhere between Keane and My Bloody Valentine. Enchanting, haunting, beautifully composed music is marred by the somewhat stagey vocals that will strike most people as great or awful--you decide. To me, they sound great but every once in a while they verge a little too close to stadium rock (think any Guns N Roses ballad you've ever heard) and then I skip that track as it takes away from the better ambience of the lush compositions (which remind one of the Cocteau Twins or Hooverphonic maybe?) Overall solid effort, at least 3 songs you can't stop listening to no matter what you think of the voice, which in my mind is a good buy all things considered.

Great music, horrible voice.......2006-10-09

I suppose the lead singer's voice would grow on some people or grate upon others. I am one of those folks whose ears are sensitive to the unbearable chalkboard-scratching of Andrews' vocal chords and dropped vowels. This is possibly what makes The Veils more than just another band. The music is rich and textured with incredible harmonies and consuming sounds of a variety of elements. "Lavinia" is the richest of these songs, leading the listener into a pleasing earful of piano, guitar, and background voices. Unfortunately, it's the only song I can tolerate without feeling like my eardrums might be ripped from my head by Andrews' voice.

Amazing.......2006-06-12

I think the best review is simply a story of how often I listen to this album. In all truth, almost daily, for well over a few months now, the Veils have been a part of my daily music set, and I cant see them fading from this rank any time soon. The haunting melodic songs sooth the soul and quiet the restless, while still pumping up listeners with smooth adrenaline. This album is a must have in any music collection.

The best british band out there.......2006-04-03

I buy a mass amount of british rock cds every month. Not since A Rush of Blood to the Head have I been so enamoured with a cd. More Heat Than Light rocks in a way that would kill Jack White. Nowhere Man and Lavinia are beautiful pieces that rank among U2's best. Guiding Light reminds me of Suede in their heyday. More than this though, is Finn Andrews, the 19-year old lead singer. He has the most powerful and unique voice that sets this band apart from other Radiohead wannabes. I dare you to listen to The Leaver's Dance and not get teary-eyed. This may be the best album you will hear this decade. All those hoping Travis and Elbow would have produced some stronger material this year should order this immediately. I only hope America listens and that The Veils get the attention and adoration they deserve. I would also suggest ordering the singles as Death and Co. is probably my favorite track that did not make the album. All of their b-sides are worthy of attention. Finally a new favorite cd that ranks among The Joshua Tree and James' Laid.

It can't be healthy to listen to this album as much as I do. .......2005-10-26

I've had this cd on repeat since I bought it 3 weeks ago. Every song is brilliantly written. All of the songs are quite varied, with each track differing from the next, while still holding a common theme. Having written the entire album at only 17, Finn Andrews is pure genius. His voice is hauntingly beautiful and incomparable to any other's.

Average customer rating: Great Old-Time Mambo Orchestra Amazing Grammy? AWESOME Minus 1 Awesome !

Angel Melendez & The 911 Mambo Orchestra Angel Meléndez & The 911 Mambo Manufacturer: Latin Street Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: El Avión de la Salsa Salsa Dura Soneando Trombon Paquete Salsera Greatest Hits Una Noche Inolvidable (An Unforgettable Night) ASIN: B0001LASUK Release Date: 2004-02-19

Tracks:

1. Ven Pa' Que Goze
2. Chango
3. Que Rico el mambo (Mambo Jambo)
4. Besame Mucho
5. El Cumbanchero
6. A Gozar Timbero
7. Si Una Vez
8. Havah Nagilah
9. Cereza Rosa (Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White)
10. Amor Mio
11. Hablame
12. Mambo a la Sandoval

Album Description

Chicago's very own 20 piece Mambo Orchestra. Latin music at it's finest! 47th Annual Grammy Awards for "Best Traditional Tropical Album" nominee. 4th Annual Independent Music Awards for "Best Latin Album" nominee "Mambo Kings of the Midwest" Oct 2004. Chicago Social Magazine.

Customer Reviews:

Great Old-Time Mambo Orchestra.......2006-03-05

Wow, what a needed CD. I love the arrangement of the songs in the style of the mambo of the Palladium Ballroom. I especially liked the no. 7 song, Si Una Vez, for the great arrangement. The singing is great too. Another reviewer trashed it, which is unfortunate. These people are totally uknown and obviously do it for the sheer love of the music. I really wish I could see something like this in my area (Baton Rouge - New Orleans), but since my area is destroyed, nobody is coming here. Anyway, this recording is a blessing.

Amazing.......2005-04-05

This Cd by far should've won the grammy. Amazing arrangements by Angel Melendez. Great music that puts you in a great mood.

Grammy?.......2005-01-04

This Album sounds ok. A grammy nomination is kind of pushing it though. It sounds as if everyone was playing to something different. There is no "meshing" or blending going on. The voicings in the brass aren't the most pleasing to the ear and the phrasing isn't all that hot, but I guess it's kinda hard with so many horns. There is no drive present...No hard swing. The sound quality is the best thing this CD has to offer, thanx to the master engineer Jon Fausty. This CD sounds decent. It's better than some other stuff thats out there, but I wouldn't put it at the top of my list.

AWESOME Minus 1.......2004-07-18

This album is the best thing i have heard in years except for song number 7 the singer there just needs a little more originality, she reminds me of the same recycled stuff i've been trying to avoid the past few years but i can always just skip that song.

Awesome !.......2004-06-03

This is a great cd! Two thumbs up!

Average customer rating:

Runaway Bombshell The Fondas Manufacturer: Sympathy 4 the R.I. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Coming Now! Girls With Candy Hearts Someone to Drive You Home Love, Not Reason Shake the Dust ASIN: B000FWHVXC Release Date: 2006-07-11

Tracks:

1. Make You Mine
2. Tied Emotion
3. Can't Live Without Love
4. Don't Come Back
5. What
6. That's All
7. Little Bit
8. Tell Me Lovesick Blues
9. Might as Well Go
10. Upset My Soul
11. I Want My Share
12. Infatuation
13. Say You're Sorry
14. What to Do

Album Description

Here it Is!!! "RUNAWAY BOMBSHELL" THE FONDAS new 14 song LP/CD. Fronted by the soulful vocals of JULIE BENJAMIN this Detroit based band features nine great new originals, ranging from the primitive fuzztone stomp of "Make You Mine" to the baroque/psychedelic ballad "Infatuation". Other originals include the more punk/ rave up "Cant Live With Out Love" and "Tied Emotion". Equally rich in depth and style are the more honkey tonk originals "May as well go" and "Tell Me Love Sick Blues". All this and "Don't Come Back" written by GREG CARTWRIGHT make RUNAWAY BOMBSHELL another great addition to the legacy of Motor City Rock and Roll.

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