Mali Melo [Import]

Product Description
2002 World Influenced Reggae Music Sung by Toma Sibide in his Native Tongue of Bamako.

Mali Melo,Toma Sidibe,Sony/S.M.a.L.L.,World Music

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After Hours Raul Malo Manufacturer: New Door Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Nashville Acoustic Sessions Today Los Super Seven - No Borders: Canto 5th Gear Easy Tiger ASIN: B000PKG7HU Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

1. Welcome To My World (John Hathcock-Ray Winkler)
2. (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I (William Trader)
3. For The Good Times (Kris Kristofferson)
4. Pocket Of A Clown (Dwight Yoakam)
5. Crying Time (Buck Owens)
6. Cold, Cold Heart (Hank Williams)
7. You Can Depend On Me (Charles Carpenter-Louis Dunlap-Earl Hines)
8. Husbands And Wives (Roger Miller)
9. It Only Hurts Me When I Cry (Dwight Yoakam-Roger Miller)
10. Take These Chains From My Heart (Hy Heath-Fred Rose)

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Raul Malo's second covers album in two years skews slightly closer to the classic country that influenced his early career with the Mavericks. It is also likely to further alienate followers of his rootsy former band as he shifts into crooning, jazzy supper-club mode on these countrypolitan versions of classic and a few more recent C&W tracks. All twang is removed here, replaced with a horn section, a featured clarinet, and slick pop arrangements of standards associated with Elvis ("(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I"), Hank Williams ("Take These Chains from My Heart," "Cold, Cold Heart"), and Ray Price (Kris Kristofferson's often-interpreted "For the Good Times"). Malo sure has the pipes for these reworkings, but the disc is most convincing when the syrupy support takes a back seat to the relatively swinging horns on Dwight Yoakam's "It Only Hurts Me When I Cry" and "Pocket of a Clown." Regardless of your age, this is very definitely your parents' country, as Malo transforms himself into a younger, slightly hipper Dean Martin. You can practically taste the olive in his martini and touch his crisp tuxedo as he eases into this material with satiny-smooth vocals and classy delivery. But the line between seductive and snoozy is a thin one, and established fans might wonder where the old fire has gone as they navigate through this glossy set of easy-listening, after-hours mood music. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

"There's a sophistication in country music, particularly in the songs that were written in the 1950s and'60s, that sometimes gets overlooked," says Malo. "I wanted to make an album that showed these songs can be treated as pop standards, because that's what they are, really. It's just that the artists who had success with them were country artists, although Tony Bennett had a hit with a Hank Williams song, so it isn't that unusual for the genres to cross each other."

In approaching this material, Malo and his band--Robert Chevrier (piano), Jay Weaver (bass), Tom Lewis (drums) and Jim Hoke (saxophone, clarinet and pedal steel)--drew their inspiration from the classic Nashville productions of the era. "This record definitely pays homage to the kind of country music Owen Bradley created," Malo acknowledges. "But the Ray Charles album Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music was the specific inspiration for this one. Ray proved that country music can be sophisticated and jazzy as well, and we wanted to do our take on it."

Average customer rating: N2FINEMUSIC I love it. Buy 'Today', TODAY! Best living singer Can't Sit Still Listening to This CD!!

Today Raul Malo Manufacturer: Higher Octave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Nashville Acoustic Sessions The Definitive Collection Trampoline After Hours Canto ASIN: B00005QDAA Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Today
2. I See You
3. Every Little Thing About You
4. Ya Tu Veras
5. Are We Almost There?
6. No Me Preguntes Tanto
7. Takes Two to Tango
8. De Te Olvidar
9. Ocho Versos
10. I Said I Love You
11. Let's Not Say Goodbye Anymore
12. Since When

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Raul Malo's velvety tenor is warm and dirty in all the right ways. As the primary songwriter and frontman for the Mavericks and as a member of all-star band Los Super Seven, Malo's soulful croon has bent round the blue notes of country and spread itself thickly yet pliantly between and on top of the polyrhythms of Latin roots music. A tremendous and far-reaching effort, Today (Malo's solo debut) showcases not only what a genre-blending writer and powerful singer he is, but makes clear just how connected Malo is in his delivery and phrasing, both in Spanish and in English. There's something behind and under every syllable the man utters, from the excitable title cut to "It Takes Two to Tango," a frisky duet with pal and vocal powerhouse in her own right Shelby Lynne. Today, a full-on exploration of roots and rhythm, rocks righteously and rolls with balanced restraint and abandon. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

N2FINEMUSIC.......2007-06-13

Raul Malo is extremely talented with Gods gift of reaching to ones inner musical communication of romancing through vocal tones.

I love it........2007-04-09

I love this album so much...have had it for years and it still never ceases to amaze me. Hard to pick a favorite song here...from the very authentic Cuban sound of "De Ti Me Olvidare" and "No Me Preguntes Tanto" to the soaring ballad "Are We Almost There" and the very energetic "I Said I Love You" this cd will have you smiling and dancing whether you want to or not.

Buy 'Today', TODAY!.......2007-01-04

I haven't taken this cd out of my car since it arrived. Its so fabulous. Don't miss this one!

Best living singer.......2006-12-31

Raul Malo could sing the alphabet, and I'd like it. I'm a diehard Elvis fan, and to me Raul Malo has the best voice of any living singer.

This album is great. It shows the range of Raul's vocal talent. I previewed it on Itunes and came here to buy it.

Can't Sit Still Listening to This CD!!.......2006-12-16

This CD is full of Cuban beat by Raul. I believe his long stint with the Mavericks allowed him to determine the course that he wanted to take with his music. Not to be branded or limited to the country music but to expand his horizons and really show his talent. His past two albums "Today" and this one "You're Only Lonely" shows amazing versitility and talent. His mellow vocalizations continue to amaze me whether it is in a Cuban song/ballad or a classic such as "At Last".

It does not matter if you are gringo, mexican, cuban, or other hispanic persuation, I highly recommend this CD AND seeing this man in concert. He shows great humor and a very appreciative manor in his performances.

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Marshmallow World & Other Holiday Favorites (with Bonus Track) - Amazon.com Exclusive Raul Malo Manufacturer: New Door Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000TG87DC Release Date: 2007-09-18

Tracks:

1. Marshmallow World
2. Not So Merry Christmas
3. Jingle Bells
4. Silent Night
5. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
6. White Christmas
7. I'll Be Home For Christmas
8. Blue Christmas
9. Silver Bells
10. Feliz Navidad
11. Hidden track: Winter Wonderland
12. Amazon exclusive bonus track: Blue Christmas (Live Version)

Album Description

This Amazon.com exclusive version of Marshmallow World & Other Holiday Favorites includes a live bonus track, "Blue Christmas."

Considered to be one of the finest singers in the world, Raul Malo has always crossed cultures and blurred musical boundaries, breaking new ground with his distinctive balance of vintage sound and contemporary attitude. Born in Miami of Cuban parents, Raul is best known as the founder and frontman of Grammy-winning, multi-platinum band the Mavericks. Formed in 1990, the Mavericks were one of the decade's biggest country bands, recording seven albums, including their 1994 breakthrough, What a Crying Shame, and twice being named Top Vocal Group by the Country Music Association.

This is Raul Malo's first solo Christmas album, which features Raul's beautiful and unique interpretations of beloved holiday tunes. Some songs are distinctly stylized, some traditional, others sung with a hint of humor, but all very nostalgic.

Average customer rating: N2FINEMUSIC good vibes Great Mix CD review What a great album!

The Nashville Acoustic Sessions Raul Malo Manufacturer: Cmh Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Today The Definitive Collection After Hours Trampoline Music for All Occasions ASIN: B0001MDPNQ Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

1. Blue Bayou
2. Early Morning Rain
3. The Great Atomic Power
4. Weary Blues From Waiting
5. You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
6. Waiting For A Train (Instrumental)
7. When I Stop Dreaming
8. Moon River
9. Hot Burrito #1
10. Bright Side Of The Road
11. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons

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1. Blue Bayou
2. Early Morning Rain
3. The Great Atomic Power
4. Weary Blues From Waiting
5. You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
6. Waiting For A Train
7. When I Stop Dreaming
8. Moon River
9. Hot Burrito #1
10. Bright Side Of The Road
11. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons

Format: CD

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As vocalist for the Mavericks, Raul Malo's powerful voice and the band's success in mixing vintage material with originals arranged in "classic" styles helped revive eclecticism in Nashville. Here, he and a first-rate band of acoustic sidemen run through country, pop, and folk standards, most (not all) well-known. Mixing Bob Dylan ("You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go") and Gordon Lightfoot ("Early Morning Rain") with Jimmie Rodgers ("Waiting for a Train") and the Louvin Brothers ("The Great Atomic Power") is quintessential Malo. Having long ago channeled Roy Orbison's vocal dynamics, it's a given that he soars on "Blue Bayou" and the Henry Mancini-Johnny Mercer pop standard "Moon River." He and the musicians rework Van Morrison's "Bright Side of the Road" into a powerful gospel-style rave-up. Good as those three numbers are, the players don't sustain that same level throughout. These supremely gifted pickers, all respected instrumentalists, play it safe with solos and arrangements. Even Malo himself seems uncharacteristically low-keyed. The music is certainly pleasant, but given such a stellar blend of talent, it's also disappointingly predictable. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

N2FINEMUSIC.......2007-06-13

Fantastic work of musical and vocal art !

good vibes.......2007-05-17

raul malu has a great voice, the album has good vibes, and is a good listen.

Great Mix.......2007-01-04

What a great mix of songs. Malo covering Orbison's 'Blue bayou' is unbelievable. Pick this album up a.s.a.p.

CD review.......2006-07-25

I loved this CD! Raul Malo's clear, strong voice blends well with the acoustic instrumentation. What a pleasure to listen to!

What a great album!.......2006-03-19

As I'm writing this, I'm hearin' for... I don't know how many times to this great album. With all the due respect, I just don't understand what does Rich Kienzle mean by "disappointingly predictable". I mean, come on, what's so predictable about it or, even worst, disappointingly? It's a great album! Great musicians, great selection of songs and on the top of it all there's Raul Malo's voice, the best one since Elvis and Roy Orbison. That's the plain truth. Sorry Rich, but that's the way I see. If I'm disapointed is that the album has mere 12 songs. I could hear 12 more, easily. Once a heard a fan saying that he would pay just to hear Doc Watson talk. It wouldn't matter if he wouldn't sing or play anything. I understood right away what he meant, because I would to. The same thing applies to artists like Raul Malo. He doesn't have to do much to please his audience and, in my point of view, he does a lot on this record. I didn't like his previous work "Today", the songs aren't good and so, but still there's a great voice behind them. Well, I think I've said enough. Fans, of course will love it. Newcomers would want more. That's how I see.
Favorites tunes? Louvin Brothers' "Great Atomic Power", Roy's "Blue Bayou", and Hank Williams's "Weary Blues". Although the instrumental is great, I'd love to hear Malo singing Jimmie Roger's "Waiting For A Train". Maybe next time. The weakest try is Gram Parsons' "Hot Burrito", once Malo himself has done it better. Keep on singin' Raul and God bless you.

Average customer rating: Great western soundtrack a very memorable cd a very memorable cd a very memorable cd Truly Incredible

All the Pretty Horses (2001 Film) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: All the Pretty Horses The Straight Story: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Street Talk Think a Second Time Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture ASIN: B000056KYJ Release Date: 2001-01-16

Tracks:

1. Cowboy's Dream
2. Canyon Sonata
3. All the Pretty Horses
4. Purty Dad Gum Good
5. After the Rain
6. Mild Cello Blues
7. Malarki Opus in D Major
8. John Grady's Angel
9. Edge of the World
10. Get My Boots
11. Strawberry Tango, Pt. 1-2
12. King of Horses
13. Far Away (Alejandra's Phone Call)
14. Porque
15. Love Montage
16. Ain't That a Drag
17. My Last Days on Earth/What's It Like to Be Dead?
18. Long Journey Home
19. Candles and Lies
20. Rainy Room
21. Far Away
22. Far Away (Reprise)
23. Cowboy's Dream/All the Pretty Horses [Medley]

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Novelist Cormac McCarthy's literary vision of the wild west is given wide-screen treatment by maverick director Billy Bob Thornton and a cast that includes Matt Damon, Penelope Cruz, and Bruce Dern. Professional country music journeyman Marty Stuart has performed with father-in-law Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, and Doc Watson, in addition to a successful solo career. In his soundtrack scoring debut, he provides short, meditative instrumental pieces that are subtly explosive--rife as they are with strains of old-school country and bluegrass. Cinematic strings and orchestral percussion add a welcome menacing edge, augmenting the rustic approach without crossing over into a compromised "countrypolitan" sound. If anything, it might be nice to hear these themes extended. As it stands, the 23 listed tracks are covered in a little under 50 minutes, with many of the cuts barely lasting more than a minute or two. They stand as a new genre of cinematic country minimalism. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Great western soundtrack.......2004-02-28

This is a must buy for fans of western soundtracks.It mixes beautifully symphonic music with Guitar music and spices it up all together with a south of the border flavor. Haunting music that will make you want to never take it out of your cd changer. It also
Features two vocal pieces, the first a spanish song sung by the very talented Raul Malo of the country group the mavericks, the second song is a beautiful ballad sung by Marty Stuart. Though I never owned any cd's of Marty Stuart he earns my respect with composing this film score.(cowboy hats off to you Mr.Stuart)

a very memorable cd.......2003-07-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this soundtrack cd. It soars high on ambiance, romance, and easy listening.

a very memorable cd.......2003-07-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this soundtrack cd. It soars high on ambiance, romance, and easy listening.

a very memorable cd.......2003-07-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this soundtrack cd. It soars high on ambiance, romance, and easy listening.

Truly Incredible.......2003-03-12

This album is a masterpiece. Within the first strums of the guitar, you feel as though you are among the southwestern hills. It has immediately become one of my favorites of all-time. The songs are filled with beautiful imagery, enchanting tunes, and haunting melodies. The shortness of the songs in unnoticable, as each song blends into the next, and the album itself serves as one epic journey. It is not meant to be listened to a song at a time, but as a whole. As I said, it is truly incredible. I would recommend it to absolutely anyone.

Average customer rating: Beautiful singing superb Beautiful. Lori Virginia Great Music

You're Only Lonely Raul Malo Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Nashville Acoustic Sessions Today The Definitive Collection Adieu False Heart West ASIN: B000G1R37G Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

1. You're Only Lonely
2. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
3. Feels Like Home
4. So Sad
5. At Last
6. Games That Lovers Play
7. For You
8. Secret Heart
9. Run To Me
10. Tomorrow Night
11. Remember
12. Feels Like Home

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As the frontman for the Mavericks and a member of Los Super Seven, Raul Malo has applied his Orbison-like delivery to an eclectic array of material. On this, his latest solo effort, the warbler enlists veteran producer Peter Asher to focus on romantic balladry, as string-laden arrangements surround Malo's tremulous voice on the opening title track (a '70s hit for songwriter J.D. Souther) and the soaring "Feels Like Home" (reprised as the closer in a duet with Martina McBride). The song selection highlights Malo's vocal range, as he finds the bittersweet essence in a slowed-down rendition of the Everly Brothers' "So Sad," a dramatic reading of the Bee Gees' "Run to Me," and a lilting take on Ron Sexsmith's "Secret Heart." He even tackles Etta James's signature tune, "At Last," its jazzy, smoky sophistication punctuated by a trumpet solo. The cover of Willie Nelson's "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" provides the album's main link to country, but even here the bedrock organ and soul choir sound closer to the church than the roadhouse. The stellar selection provides a superb showcase for Malo's shimmering voice. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful singing.......2007-05-12

We love this cd and have given it to several friends who feel the same way.Beautiful singing and arrangements of classic songs.

superb.......2007-05-07

He leaves me speechless. I just discovered him a few months ago. He has the most unique, engaging voice and interpretive approach to music that I have heard in my lifetime. I am 60 years old and love all kinds of music. Comparing him to Frank Sinatra is an insult. He can sing rings around him and every one else ...What a talent.

Beautiful........2007-04-09

One could wax poetic about Raul Malo's voice, never doing it justice. His voice is amazing...whether he is singing a standard, rock, country, or Latin; he sings with grace, and infectious enthusiasm.
I highly recommend his two other solo efforts too. "Today" is so much fun! "Nashville Acoustic Sessions" just terrific.

Peter Asher's production is so "clean" nothing out of place or excessive. I hope Malo and Asher team up again soon.

Lori Virginia.......2007-04-03

I love this Cd and I have played it over and over again because of his soothing style of music

Great Music.......2007-04-01

It has been a long time since I have heard such a nice CD. I have ordered two one for me and one for a friend. Thank You

Average customer rating: san franciscos finest When Malo(Bad) Is Good 4 and a half stars: Malo (1973) Santana 2 "Malo" - Still Bad As They Want To Be

Malo Malo Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rock | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tierra Greatest Hits 20th Century Masters - Millennium Collection: The Best of el Chicano Senorita Midniters - Greatest Hits Azteca ASIN: B000002KDZ Release Date: 1995-05-09

Tracks:

1. Pana
2. Just Say Goodbye
3. Cafe
4. Nena
5. Suavecito
6. Peace

Customer Reviews:

san franciscos finest.......2007-07-13

coming out of the mission district the birth place of latin rock is malo this album is a must for all you latin rock fans this band was ran by aracelio garcia and jorge santana carlos brother other good bay area latin rock bands are sapo santana of course azteca dakila and chango .

When Malo(Bad) Is Good.......2007-06-14

The gorgeous single Suavecito in itself, deserves the purchase price of this CD that is one great Latin-Rock album that holds up today as it did then.In the emerging early 1970's, a whole slew of "ethnic" bands emerged on major labels that quickly faded but left it's imprint on others..Latin @ African bands like Azteca,Mandrill,Osibisa had their day capitalizing on artwork covers(Osibisa)by Roger Dean of prog-rock giants Yes fame and the hybrid funk of Mandril later gave way to a more commercial War.
Malo boasted a steady lineup of 8, including 2 guitarists(Jorge Santana on lead) with 2 trumpet players adding a more Latin than Rock feel to the majority of the music.Heavy shades of Santana on Cafe" while the rest of the album moves along really smoothly.
Guests include (Coke Escovedo) Timbales,Congas,bongos timbales and interesting that the lead vocal is a fellow named Richard Bean who is not a member of Malo but a co writer of the hit Suavecito that he sings lead vocal.
Also of interest is the lush front cover of the Mexican warrior and his lady..indeed it is comparable (coincidental?) to Santana's 1970's Abraxas (both depicting themes of women looking up to a man/angel)...in any event further comparisons stop there since this debut is a fine one that deserves 5 stars recorded in California in 1972 whose emotional groove and joy remains intact.

4 and a half stars: Malo (1973).......2007-01-06

Totally worth it just for ''Suavecito'', an amazing lowrider anthem,
here's my grouping

1. pana (5 stars out of 5, an energetic intro to the album)
2. Just say goodbye (5 out of 5, some mellow parts, some crazy, great song)
3. nena (4 stars out of 5, good bit of percussion)
4. cafe' (3 stars out of 5, the weak track,)
5. suavecito (5 out of 5, one of the best songs you will hear!)
6. peace (5 out of 5, nice intro!)

it's interesting to hear what carlos santana's brother is capable of!
extremely talented band!

Santana 2.......2006-03-15

So what if they sound like a Santana clone. That's not half bad, plus they formed at about the same time so they may be the original Latin hard rock group. Unfortunately their catalog of music is about 1 cd long vs. Santana's multitude of music.

"Malo" - Still Bad As They Want To Be.......2005-08-31

A classic CD from the early 70's, this group has a sound from
yesterday which is still hot and pumping today. Their classic
and signature song "Suavecito" delivers a typical summertime
groove which lets you sit back and reminisce about days gone by.
The hard rocking and salsa swinging tune "Cafe" is off-the-hook.
This is a CD that everyone both young and old can enjoy and
appreciate.

Average customer rating: dressed in black-j.cash tribute The best tribute (so far) Straight A's 4 This Tribute Disc! A Nice Tribute Great Disc with one flaw

Dressed in Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash Various Artists Manufacturer: Dualtone Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kindred Spirits: A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash Timeless: Hank Williams Tribute Lonesome, On'ry And Mean: A Tribute to Waylon Jennings Touch My Heart: A Tribute to Johnny Paycheck Johnny's Blues: A Tribute to Johnny Cash ASIN: B00006BN84 Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

1. Wreck of the Old '97 - Hank III
2. Cry, Cry, Cry - Robbie Fulks
3. Ballad of a Teenage Queen - Rodney Crowell
4. I Guess Things Happen That Way - Raul Malo
5. There You Go - Chuck Mead
6. Get Rhythm - Rev. Horton Heat
7. Pack Up Your Sorrows - Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis
8. Ring of Fire - Billy Burnette
9. Luther Played the Boogie - Redd Volkaert
10. Big River - Rosie Flores
11. Folsom Prison Blues - James Intveld
12. I Still Miss Someone - Earl Poole Ball
13. I'm Gonna Sit on the Porch and Pick On My Old Guitar - Damon Bramblett
14. I Walk The Line - Dale Watson
15. Train of Love - Kenny Vaughan
16. Straight A's in Love - Eddie Angel
17. Jackson - Mandy Barnett & Chuck Mead
18. Flesh & Blood - Chris Knight

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As befits a release on a fledgling indie label, Dualtone's tribute to Johnny Cash celebrates the feistier fringes of the Man in Black's catalog, adding a few mainstream milestones. In what is plainly a labor of love for all concerned, highlights extend from the pop innocence of "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" by Rodney Crowell (formerly married to Johnny's daughter Rosanne) to the folkier strains and husband-and-wife harmonies of "Pack Up Your Sorrows" by Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis to the honky-tonk majesty of "I Still Miss Someone" by pianist Earl Poole Ball. Some of the more familiar touchstones don't fare quite as well, with Billy Burnette turning in a tepid "Ring of Fire" and Dale Watson singing in a lower than comfortable register on "I Walk the Line," though James Intveld rises to the challenge of "Folsom Prison Blues." The house band and the largely acoustic arrangements give the 18-cut album more unity than many such projects, as the collection shows why one of the most influential and commercially successful artists in country's history remains an icon of alt-country as well. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

dressed in black-j.cash tribute.......2007-05-27

not many tribute albums are worth a 2nd listen,not the case here however with the likes of hank III & rev.horton heat you can listen to this one over & over with out hearing a generic pop country artist murder a cash classic, most of the songs here are done quite well, some just stand out more than others,a must have for cash fans!

The best tribute (so far).......2006-05-09

The whole spirit of this CD takes me back to my teenage years in the late '50s, when we listened to Johnny Cash's Sun singles (along with Jerry Lee Lewis and Bill Haley) on the juke box. In addition to the excellent renditions of Cash's music, this collection introduced me to a few excellent singers who had somehow managed to slip by under my radar. In particular, I love Robbie Fulks' version of "Cry, Cry, Cry"--what a fantastic singer/songwriter! Surprisingly, the singer who sounds most like a young Cash (without seeming to imitate him) is the very Reverend Horton Heat on "Get Rhythm." Another is Chuck Mead's "There You Go." Hank III gives his own unique take on "Wreck of the Old '97." Sounding more like his own grandfather, it's certainly not the way Johnny Cash did it, but he nevertheless captures the bare tragedy and heroic spirit of the song. "Pack up Your Sorrows" was a favorite during the '60s, but I barely remember Johnny Cash singing it. The most familiar version was by Richard & Mimi Farina, and Kelly Willis and Bruce Robinson faithfully capture the spirit of their version. The other song that stands out is "Straigh A's in Love" by Eddie Angel. It's often forgotten that Johnny Cash was not primarily a country singer. Beginning with his classic work at Sun Studio, he pretty much invented the rockabilly sound, and it is this spirit that is well represented here. Get this CD and keep it in your car to brighten up those pesky commutes.

Straight A's 4 This Tribute Disc!.......2005-03-26

There is some excellent music on "Dressed In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash." Chris Knight is one of those musicians that always sparks my interest; his version of "Flesh & Blood" is such a plaintive laid back reading of this song that it gives an emotional mix of loneliness, hope & desire. It closes the set, but is one of the highlights for me. Eddie Angel's rockabilly "Straight A's In Love" is a naughty little tune that puts a smile on my face each time it comes on the changer. :) Austin songwriter Damon Bramblett's take on "I'm Gonna Sit on the Porch & Pick on My Old Guitar" may not seem polished, but it does exude a warmth that brings me into the music. Chuck Mead from BR5-49 produced this disc and plays on every track. His lead vocals on "There You Go" set your toe tapping, "You're gone again, I should'a known I couldn't win...He's by your side, you're gonna break another heart, you're gonna tell another lie." The Mavericks' Raul Malo sounds a bit like Chris Isaak to me on the slow shuffle of "I Guess Things Happen That Way." Rodney Crowell has been recording a series of great solo sets as well as with the Notorious Cherry Bombs. Here he turns a straightforward reading of "Ballad of a Teenage Queen." Robbie Fulks' "Cry, Cry, Cry" booms with great energy. No one will ever replace Johnny Cash, but these artists do a great job with songs that he previously polished. Enjoy!

A Nice Tribute.......2004-02-24

Hank III's "Wreck of the Old '97" makes this disc worth owning. His daring to break out of the mold that so many other artists have poured this song into, while still respecting the original, is reason enough to add this CD to your collection.

Great Disc with one flaw.......2003-12-18

This disc is awesome! There's no beating Rodney Crowell, Redd Volkaert, and couple others. Now, I'm a Hank Fan also, and love what III does with his grandpa's music, but as for Wreck of the Old 97, he should be locked up. I wouldn't appear on anything rewriting a song that's been done for the past 75 years. Johnny, Hank Snow, all the ones I'd heard stuck very close to Vernon Dalhart's recording from the late '20s. III's almost made this disc a clay pigeon.

Average customer rating: The most noble voice PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN luminous artistry from a genius A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice.

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Tracks:

1. El rossinyol
2. El testament d'Amelia
3. Adios meu homino
4. Mina nay por me casare
5. Tengo que subir
6. Ahi tienes mi corazon
7. La vi llorando
8. Ya se van los pastores
9. Campanas de Belen
10. Jaeneras que yo canto
11. A dormir ahora mesmo
12. Granadinas
13. Hincarse de rodillas
14. Cancion de trilla
15. Parado de Valldemosa
16. Nik baditut
17. Andregaya
18. Din, dan, boleran
19. Mariam matrem
20. Ay, triste vida corporal!
21. Que es mi vida, preguntais?
22. Porque es, dama, tanto quereros?
23. No me llames segalaherba
24. Ay, luna que reluces
25. En esta larga ausencia
26. Molinillo que mueles amores
27. Confiado jilguerillo
28. Seguidillas religiosas
29. Cancion de cuna
30. El jilguerillo con pico de oro
31. El canape

Tracks:

1. Ah, el novio no quiere dinero
2. Coma la rosa en la guerta
3. Estavase la mora
4. Aquel rey de Francia
5. Damos gracias a ti, Dios
6. Sobre Baca estaba el rey
7. Ay que non hay!
8. Rosa das rosas
9. Maravillosos e piadosos
10. Tres moricas m'enamoran
11. Paseabase el rey moro
12. Dime a do tienes las mientes
13. Si no's huviera mirado
14. Dexo la venda
15. Puse mis amores
16. Aqui me declaro su pensamiento
17. Pues que me tienes
18. Gentil dama, non se gana
19. Mi querer tanto vos quiere
20. Una hija tiene el rey
21. Una matica de ruda
22. Si la noche se hace oscura
23. Pastorcico, non te aduermas
24. Ay triste que vengo
25. No soy you quien la descrube
26. Pase el agua, Julieta
27. Aquel caballero, madre
28. Duelete de mi, Senora
29. De Antequera salio el Moro
30. De los alamos vengo, madre
31. Enfermo estaba Antioco
32. Dame acogida en tu hato
33. Morenica, dame un beso
34. Senora, si te olvidare
35. De donde venis, amore?

Tracks:

1. La rosa enflorece
2. Ven querida
3. Adio, querida
4. Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
5. Paxaro d'hermosura
6. Avrix, mi galanica
7. Irme quiero, la mi madre
8. Ya viene el cativo
9. Yo m'enamori d'un aire
10. Una matica de ruda
11. Anda, jaleo
12. Los cuatro muleros
13. Las tres hojas
14. Los mozos de Monleon
15. Las morillas de Jaen
16. Sevillanas del siglo 18
17. El cafe de Chinitas
18. Nana de Sevilla
19. Los pelegrinitos
20. Zorongo
21. Romance de Don Boiso
22. Los reyes de la baraja
23. La tarara
24. El combat del somni: Damunt de tu, nomes les flors
25. A l'ombra del Lledoner: Canco de grumet
26. Canciones negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
27. Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
28. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
29. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
30. Seis canciones castellanas: No quiero tus avellanas
31. Seis canciones castellanas: Jota
32. Panxolina
33. Tu pupila es azul
34. Cantos populares espanolas: Malaguena
35. Cantos populares espanolas: Granadina
36. Cantos populares espanolas: El Vito
37. Cantos populares espanolas: Pano murciano
38. Clavelitos
39. Adios, Granada
40. Madrigal

Tracks:

1. Coleccion de tonadillas: Amor y odio
2. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
3. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo discreto
4. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo olvidado
5. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo timido
6. Coleccion de tonadillas: El mirar de la maja
7. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
8. Coleccion de tonadillas: La maja de Goya
9. Coleccion de tonadillas: Las currutacas modestas
10. Tres majas dolorosas: Oh muerte cruel!
11. Tres majas dolorosas: Ay majo de mi vida
12. Tres majas dolorosas: De aquel majo amante
13. Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenor (Rosario)
14. 'La vida breve': Vivan los que rien! (Salud - Act 1)
15. 'La vida breve': Alli esta! Riyendo! (Salud - Act 2)
16. 'Acis y Galatea': Confiado jilguerillo
17. El tripili
18. Llorad, corazon
19. Iban al pinar
20. No lloreis, ojuelos
21. Mananica era
22. Mira que soy nina
23. Gracia mia
24. El pano moruno
25. Seguidilla murciana
26. Asturiana
27. Jota
28. Nana
29. Cancion
30. Polo
31. 'La Tempranica': Zapateado (La tarantula e un bicho mu malo)

Customer Reviews:

The most noble voice.......2004-05-28

Victoria de los Angeles' voice not only has a silken quality and fascinating glow to it but it is one of the most regal, noble sounds you'll ever hear. She illuminated those moments of quietness, gentleness and noble, feminine pride and elegance like no other soprano before and after her. This release of her "Spanish Songs" has never been surpassed. The songs of her homeland seem to have been written for her beautiful instrument alone, she fills every piece with special beauty and charm, religious flair and beautiful, noble simplicity. Buy this recording and see why Victoria is one of the best sopranos ever having come from Spain.

PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN.......2002-01-08

FOR A LONG TIME "SONGS OF SPAIN" HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR, SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS (CHRISTIAN AND SEPHARDIC) SPANISH SONGS. DE LOS ANGELES DEFIES A RIVAL IN THIS GENRE. DE LARROCHA, SORIANO AND ZANETTI PROVIDE UNEQUALED ACCOMPANIEMENTS. THE RECORDINGS ARE SECOND ONLY TO LIFE PERFORMANCES. I UNDERSTAND THAT EMI INTENDS TO TAKE THIS SET OUT OF PUBLICATION. PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN! I JUST PURCHASED MY THIRD SET FROM AMAZON AND I TREASURE IT AS MUCH AS MY FIRST!

luminous artistry from a genius.......2000-12-26

the vocal artist of vocal artistsdisplays her absolutely gorgeous voice and musical understanding of spanish feeling with a warmth that is unmatched anywhere.the only thing better was to hear her in person!

A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice........2000-09-17

This set offers four generously-filled CDs comprising almost 140 Spanish songs from Victoria de los Angeles' repertoire. To all of them she brings a special dignity and an unfailing beauty of voice. The earliest recordings date from 1950 and the last is the items she sang at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Yes, you will find the ubiquitous "Clavelitos!" here, and a later version of "La maya el ruisenor" from "Goyescas". The enclosed booklet provides illuminating notes by Lionel Salter, who also translated many of the texts which are also included. Accompanists include Gerald Moore and Alicia de Larrocha, and Victoria de Los Angeles provides a guitar accompaniment herself in one song. The last track of all, a zapateado from a zarzuela, recorded live in New York, must almost have brought the house down.

Average customer rating: Willie Colon's first album on Fania!

El Malo Willie Colón Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: La Voz Lo Mato Crime Pays Celia & Johnny El Juicio ASIN: B000EMGK08 Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. Jazzy
2. Willie Baby
3. Borinquen
4. Willie Whopper
5. Malo
6. Skinny Papa
7. Chonqui
8. Quimbombo

Customer Reviews:

Willie Colon's first album on Fania!.......2006-05-25

A perfect example of what was to come. Willie's sound was raw and oviously not developed. But a fun record in all accounts. It has boogaloos, latin jazz and other styles that don't make it a drag to listen to.
Original artwork and better, cleaner sound make this reissue money well spent.
Hector Lavoe on vocals and Nicky Marrero on timbales

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