The King of Gospel

Track Listings

1. Peace Be Still

2. May the Lord God Bless You Real Good

3. Good Day

4. Lord's Expecting Me

5. For the Prize

6. Everything Will Be Alright

7. Where Is Your Faith

8. This Too Will Pass

9. Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus

Tracks:

My Happiness
That's All Right
I Love You Because
Harbor Lights
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Blue Moon
Tomorrow Night
I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')
I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
Just Because
Good Rockin' Tonight
Milkcow Blues Boogie
You're A Heartbreaker
Baby Let's Play House
I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
Mystery Train
I Forgot To Remember To Forget
Trying To Get To You
When It Rains, It Really Pours
I Got A Woman
Heartbreak Hotel
Money Honey
I'm Counting On You
I Was The One
Blue Suede Shoes
My Baby Left Me
One-Sided Love Affair
So Glad You're Mine
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)
Tutti Frutti

Tracks:

Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
Shake, Rattle And Roll
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Hound Dog
Don't Be Cruel
Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
We're Gonna Move
Love Me Tender
Poor Boy
Let Me
Playing For Keeps
Love Me
Paralyzed
How Do You Think I Feel
How's The World Treating You
When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
Long Tall Sally
Old Shep
Too Much
Anyplace Is Paradise
Ready Teddy
First In Line
Rip It Up
I Believe
Tell Me Why
Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
All Shook Up
Mean Woman Blues
(There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)

Tracks:

That's When Your Heartaches Begin
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
Blueberry Hill
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Is It So Strange
Party
Lonesome Cowboy
Hot Dog
One Night Of Sin
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Don't Leave Me Now
I Beg Of You
One Night
True Love
I Need You So
Loving You
When It Rains, It Really Pours
Jailhouse Rock
Young And Beautiful
I Want To Be Free
(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care
Don't Leave Me Now
Blue Christmas
White Christmas
Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus...
Silent Night
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
Santa Claus Is Back In Town
I'll Be Home For Christmas

Tracks:

Treat Me Nice
My Wish Came True
Don't
Danny
Hard Headed Woman
Trouble
New Orleans
Crawfish
Dixieland Rock
Lover Doll
Don't Ask Me Why
As Long As I Have You
King Creole
Young Dreams
Steadfast, Loyal And True
Doncha' Think It's Time
Your Cheatin' Heart
Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
I Need Your Love Tonight
A Big Hunk O' Love
Ain't That Loving You Baby
(Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
I Got Stung
Interview With Elvis

Tracks:

That's When Your Heartaches Begin
Fool, Fool, Fool
Tweedle Dee
Maybellene
Shake, Rattle And Roll
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Blue Moon
I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
Reconsider Baby
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
Shake, Rattle And Roll
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Heartbreak Hotel
Long Tall Sally
Blue Suede Shoes
Money Honey
We're Gonna Move
Old Shep
I Beg Of You
Loving You (Slow Version)
Loving You (Uptempo Version)
Young And Beautiful
I Want To Be Free
King Creole
As Long As I Have You
Ain't That Loving You Baby (Fast Version)

Amazon.com

This five-disc set was the first release in BMG's effort to present Elvis's recorded legacy in a manner befitting the most important musical artist of his time. The strategy was simple--showcase, in chronological order, remastered versions of the King's 1950s output, from his sessions with Sam Phillips at Sun Studios (where they arguably invented the very notion of rock & roll) through his 1958 Army induction. Not everything Elvis recorded in the '50s was great (just as not everything he recorded in Hollywood was rotten), but there are dozens of tracks here that, quite simply, can make a bad day seem all that much better. Which surely still makes him the king of something. Suffice it to say this is one box set that lives up to its title. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

The Complete 50's Masters.......2007-04-12

Do yourself a favor and order this collection along with the 60's & 70's. There are songs you won't find on other CD's, and hear Elvis as a regular "guy" just makes you love him more.

Definitive Elvis '50s compilation.......2007-02-25

THE KING OF ROCK 'N' ROLL: THE COMPLETE 50's MASTERS is a four-CD set, with a bonus disc containing alternate studio takes, and a lot of "live" Elvis recordings-- MGM Grand stuff, mostly. Except for the acetate of "That's When Your Heartaches Begins" and the few alternates, DISC 5 is fluff.

The other four CDs however are a treasure trove of the music that defined "The King." From his one-of-a-kind 1953 recording booth acetate of "My Happiness" to the 1958 fast version of "Ain't That Loving You Baby," this set documents Presley's recording career in chronological order and without gaps.

The 102-page long box-sized book includes sessionography, discography, color photos of all LP, EP and 45 picture sleeves, an excellent bio in easy to read print, and lots of other color and B&W photos. Sound quality is excellent. This one gets five stars for the biggest star of all!

TOTAL RUNNING TIMES --
DISC ONE -- 71:22
DISC TWO -- 70:40
DISC THREE -- 71:49
DISC FOUR -- 62:39
DISC FIVE (Rare And Rockin')-- 61:31

Good music - Poor label.......2006-06-29

The songs are great, but they're not listed on the CD itself-only on the case. It's frustrating to put the disks in a multi-disk changer and not know what songs are on the disk.

King lives!!!.......2006-03-29

The essential 50`s, 60`s and 70`s are something every Elvis Presley fan should have INMEDIATELY!!!!! The king will always live!!!!

An essential collection!.......2005-09-30

This is a comprehensive collection of Elvis' most influential work. Not every song is a classic, but there are many classics here. These are the recordings that shaped the foundation of Rock & Roll and popular music for a generation. From his early, ground breaking recordings for Sun Records to his smash 1950's hits with RCA, they are all here. Elvis at his creative peak! A must have!

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One of Parkening's Finest
Music that perfectly touches the soul ...
The end of a Search
Simple, yet delightful, Gifts!
Exquisite & Divine

Simple Gifts: Christopher Parkening
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Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Cantata No. 29: Praludium
Our Great Savior
God of Grace and God of Glory
Bretheren, We Have Met To Worship
Deep River
Jesus, We Want To Meet
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All Creatures of Our God and King
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Customer Reviews:

One of Parkening's Finest.......2007-01-16

A beautiful and contemplative solo guitar recording of hymns, spirituals and other sacred works such as Mozart's Laudate Dominum and Humperdinck's Evening Prayer. Parkening is in exceptional form, the transcriptions are superb, and the recording itself is of the highest quality. Little wonder this has been an enduring classic since its release in the early 1980s.

Music that perfectly touches the soul ..........2005-10-24

Christopher Parkening is the most musically inventive person playing the classical guitar today; you must purchase this CD if you haven't already. It contains exquisitely beautiful hymns & sacred music (arranged perfectly for guitar, I might add) along with Mr. Parkenings masterful transcriptions of works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Humperdinck.

Above all, this is music that glorifies God and that was the ultimate purpose of creating this CD.

The end of a Search.......2005-09-23

Classsical guitar is among the top forms of music and Christopher Parkeniong is one of the greatestartists in this genre, if not the best. I had despaired at ever findinding the CD "Simple Pleasures" and was so very pleased to locate it . I am so enjoying it now. I will be back for more as funds permit.

Simple, yet delightful, Gifts!.......2005-02-21

This was one of the first CD's I purchased back in 1988, and I bought it on a whim. Of the hundreds of CD's I now own, including many genres, this one remains in my list of top 10 favorites for a number of reasons.

1. Mr. Parkening plays every song on it with remarkable technical excellence and clearly discernible passion.
2. It includes classical, folksy, and reflective material, which could create a rough flow, but Mr. Parkening moves deftly from mood to mood leaving the listener with a sense of seamless transitions.
3. Although the songs on it are all religious classics they are played without pretense, which makes it accessible to any listener and uplifting for those seeking spiritual refreshment.

In closing, the is one thing "wrong" with this CD is it's too short!

Exquisite & Divine.......2001-02-17

This treasure chest holds such jewels! The cd rushes in with the joyous energy of Bach's Praludium, allows you to reflect and catch your breath on Pritchard's Hyfrydol and Variation, and flows forward with the grace and underlying passion that makes this a precious favorite.

Average customer rating:

Absolutely the BEST !
Great for bringing a child into this world
CD like new
The Sweetest Music
This is my new all-time-favorite CD!

Consider the Lilies
Anonymous , Mack Wilberg , American Anonymous , Janice Kapp Perry , Malcolm Archer , Stephen Harrison Paulus , John Longhurst , Carl J. Jr. Nygard , Crawford Gates , Roger Hoffman , Clay Christiansen , Richard L. Elliott , and Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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Peace Like a River
Love Is Spoken Here
America's Choir
Choose Something Like a Star
Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns

ASIN: B00008VGLL
Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

For the Beauty of the Earth
O Holy Jesus
Morning Has Broken
As the Bridegroom to His Chosen
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
He Shall Freed His Flock
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Lord Bless You and Keep You
I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus
Rejoice the Lord Is King!
Jesu, The Very Thought Is Sweet
Pilgrim's Hymn
I Believe in Christ
God So Loved the World
This Is the Christ
For I Am Called Thy Name
Consider the Lillies

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely the BEST !.......2006-05-31

Our church choir sang a few of these songs which I loved, so I decided to order it. It is a very sweet, gentle, inspiring collection of music. Many times when you get a CD, you are fortunate to find 2-4 on there that you really like enough to play regularly. But on this one, every song is wonderful. This music is so spiritually uplifting and peaceful that you will want to play it regularly. Some if may bring some tears it is so beautiful. John Rutter has a way with this type of music. You will probably want to be giving some of these cd's away to those you love.

Great for bringing a child into this world.......2005-12-22

I had this CD on while in labor with my last child. We had a wonderful homebirth and what better then to have the spirit in our home with this music as we welcomed a brand new baby. It helped me relax and helped the birth be peaceful, calm, and spiritual.

CD like new.......2005-10-02

This CD was advertised as "like new" and it was -- in fact, it was still in the plastic wrapper. I couldn't have found a better deal or quicker service. Everything was great!

The Sweetest Music.......2004-06-07

I love this CD. My family and I listened to it over and over and over again, during the last few weeks of my mother's life. It has been a comfort to me in time of sorrow. Now it brings tears every time I listen to it. This music is like loving arms around me. It touches my soul. I've given so many away, I should have bought a case of them.

This is my new all-time-favorite CD!.......2004-04-22

I bought this CD because I had heard "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" once and loved it. But it's just one of the many beautiful songs on this CD. I'm at a loss to describe what joy this music brings to me each time I listen to it. I carry it from house to car and back again so I can enjoy it wherever I am. I've given away several "Consider the Lilies" CD's to friends and relatives, something I've never done before. Anyone who is facing a serious challenge in life will be uplifted and comforted by this ethereal music.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Sound of Glory-Battle Hymn of the Republic

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REAL MUSIC
White bread, well-baked in spots
This is the one!
A Must for the Sabbath
A Must for Sabbath

Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Sound of Glory-Battle Hymn of the Republic

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Greatest Hits: 22 Best-Loved Favorites
God Bless America
More Greatest Hits: 18 Best Loved Favorites
Songs from America's Heartland

ASIN: B00005Q5LT
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Lead, Kindly Light
Arise, O God, And Shine
All Things Bright And Beautiful
Sweet Hour Of Prayer
The Lord Is My Shepherd
The King Of Love My Shepherd Is
All Creatures Of Our God And King
Take Time To Be Holy
The Spirit Of God Like A Fire Is Burning
Simple Gifts
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Abide With Me; 'Tis Eventide
Sing Praise To Him
Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
I Need Thee Every Hour
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Customer Reviews:

REAL MUSIC.......2007-01-16

THIS IS MUSIC YOU CAN LISTEN TO EVERY DAY AND ENJOY OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

White bread, well-baked in spots.......2005-08-12

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir that performs on this disc is a tightly-knit, well-conducted unit, and some of the tracks on the disc border on the ethereal. "Lead, Kindly Light," "Sweet Hour of Prayer" (in parts) and "The King of Love My Shepherd Is," for example, touch the soul and bring tears to the eyes.

However, on other arrangements the choir sounds like a group of white folks far removed from the remainder of humanity. For example, the opening track, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty," and also "All Creatures of Our God and King" sound rote and perfunctory, like a group of elementary school students (with very fine voices, to be sure) going through the paces of a daily sing: elevator music on a grand scale. At the opposite extreme, sudden dynamic shifts in other tracks sound pretentious. The final bars of "All Creatures of Our God and King" suggest an attempt at a grand finale, but lack even a hint of majesty or passion. The choir lacks any apparent understanding of the Shaker spirit in "Simple Gifts" --- rather like Lawrence Welk playing Bob Marley. (Not that I've ever seen a Shaker in dreadlocks.) "Battle Hymn of the Republic" begins majestically, but turns into a caricature, and then reverts to a semblance of glory (except for a brief flirtation with a minor key).

The high praise lavished on this disc by other reviewers is no surprise: It is of very high quality for what it is. The choir offers a lovely sound. However, more than half the tracks are seriously flawed, and the musicianship is sufficiently peculiar on the whole as to lower the rating considerably.

This is the one!.......2002-08-24

If you want to hear the best of the best, this CD is it. These hymn arrangements are just beautiful and very touching. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the choir and wants to feel a little closer to heaven. The choir seems to sing literally with one voice and you feel like they are singing just for you. Congratulations to the new conductor, Craig Jessop and all those who contributed to the quality that went into producing this CD.

A Must for the Sabbath.......2002-04-17

I LOVE IT!!! What better way to enjoy the Sabbath than to sing of the Lord's Praises with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir? This album is just the ticket! It's very powerful, and uplifting.

What? You mean I can only give this album five stars? But that doesn't even BEGIN to do it justice!

I love it. Truly a masterpiece!

A Must for Sabbath.......2002-02-05

If you only own one Mormon Tabernacle Choir CD, this is the one. It has creative arrangements of many favorite hymns, as well as the best recording of the Wilhousky Battle Hymn arrgmt that I have ever come across. The only downer: it has (another) recording of Simple Gifts, which has been beat to death by choirs in the last decade.

I especially love the 'Glory' pieces on it: Full of timpani, brass, and alleluias- one of those discs you turn all the way up and direct the stereo when noone is looking. I hope my neighbors like it too; they probably hear it quite a bit.

Spirituals in Concert
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"Lord, How Come Me Here"

WOW!

uhm......yeah right!!

scadalise my name

Broadway takes on the spiritual ...

Spirituals in Concert

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Release Date: 1991-03-08

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Customer Reviews:

"Lord, How Come Me Here".......2007-06-18

I must add, to the praises above, that Kathleen Battle's "Lord, How Come Me Here" is the best "quick" explanation of the long-lasting effects of slavery that I can think of. The line, "They sold my children away," says it all.

And the VERY funny "Scandelize My Name" is also worth the price of the total album!

Alinde O'Malley

WOW!.......2007-03-22

You know, after owning both the CD and VHS of this performance, and having been coached by Sylvia Olden Lee herself, it is no wonder why spiritual mean so much to me. And these two ladies bare their souls and bring these masterpieces to life! WOW!!!

uhm......yeah right!!.......2006-06-21

Clearly you are mistaken. I don't know who that guy is-the person below recommended-but there is NO COMPARISON to JESSYE NORMAN AND KATHLEEN BATTLE!!!! Jessye Norman herself has *30* HONARY DOCTRATES from places like Harvard, Juliard, Yale, Cambridge....I mean HELLO!!!! That guy had no where near the ease, the musicality or even the breath support as these two veterans show!! It is a beautiful CD though it came out in 1991 and I HIGHLY recommend it.

scadalise my name.......2004-10-29

this isn't that good specially after hearing William Warfeild sing it. You can find him at www.wlym.com

Broadway takes on the spiritual ..........2004-01-29

... takes it on and puts it on the canvas by the end of the first round.

I'm going to be the dissenting voice here: thank goodness I signed this disk out of the public library 'cause I'm sure not going to listen to it twice.

There is nothing wrong with the performances. Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle sing beautifully, and there's no problem with the pick-up orchestra under James Levine.

The problem, and it's huge, is the conception of the show and the musical arrangements. To make the video marketable, I suppose, the producers decided that the concert had to be big: big names, big arrangements, big effects. So we have eighteen spirituals given the musical theatre treatment, with a philharmonic chorus providing chain-gang sound effects, big brass, and big percussion -- including a chinese gong. A chinese gong in a spiritual??? Spare me! Almost every track turns out sounding like either a curtain-raiser or a big, end-of-act production number with cute and predictable modulations between some of the stanzas and the sort of curly-cue orchestral ornamentation typical of Broadway shows.

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Music By John Dowland: Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
Music By John Dowland: Allemande (Guitar Solo)
Music By John Dowland: What If I Never Speed?
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Music By John Dowland: Fine Knacks For Ladies
Ave Maria
Bachianas Brasileiras No.5: Aria
Coleccion De Tonadillas: La Maja De Goya
Three Brazilian Songs: Boi-Bumba
Three Brazilian Songs: Azulao
Three Brazilian Songs: Para Ninar
Three Spanish Folk Songs: Cancion
Three Spanish Folk Songs: Nana
Three Spanish Folk Songs: Seguidillia Murciana
Six Spirituals: Ain't Got No Time To Die
Six Spirituals: I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
Six Spirituals: Ain't That Good News!
Six Spirituals: Sweet Little Jesus Boy
Six Spirituals: This Little Light Of Mine
Six Spirituals: Ride On King Jesus

Customer Reviews:

Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening.......2007-05-06

Whether you are very familiar with these two artists or have never heard either one, you will delight in this musical collaboration. Only a guitarist of Christopher Parkening's stature could be the ideal accompaniment to the perfection of Kathleen Battle's voice. The music ranges from selections by John Dowland to American spirituals, Bach/Gounod, Villa-Lobos, Granados and some Spanish folk songs. The result is a coherent, soothing and utterly delightful listening experience. You will revisit this album often, and always be glad that you have it. For fans of Kathleen Battle and Christopher Parkening, I think it is a must.

Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing........2006-01-31

We always enjoyed seeing and hearing Battle in concerts, usually on the television and Parkening has been a favorite guitarist. To listen to these two fine artists in concert is a real treat.

Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so........2005-05-25

I can't imagine these songs being performed with any greater technical brilliance than they are by Parkening and Battle on this CD. Both are virtuosos, him in the guitar, her the voice. Their skill is particularly apparent in the Dowland songs, the "Ave Maria", and the Bachianas brasileiras no. 5 (for me, the high point of the recording), which are all in a formal style well suited to the talents of the performers.

I compare the Brazilian songs to the version recorded by Salli Terri with Laurindo Almeida in the late '50's on "Duets with Spanish Guitar", which I have listened to repeatedly since I first heard it in 1959. Battle's phrasing, enunciation, and vocal skill are far superior to Terri's, but Terri brought a level of emotion to her singing that Battle seems to lack. Where Battle's perfection enhances her superb performances of the Dowland and Villa-Lobos pieces, it seems to detract from her performance of the Brazilian folk pieces.

I find this to be true again in the spirituals - vocal perfection and control detracting from the "soul" required to bring out the "spiritual" feeling. Imagine these same pieces sung by Mahalia Jackson or Aretha Franklin and you'll understand my point.

Parkening's performance has the same quality - technical virtuosity, especially noticeable in his lute-like technique in the Dowland solo - but lacking in emotional depth.

The classical selections are highly recommended, the folk pieces a bit disappointing, but overall an enjoyable recording.

ONE OF MY FAVOURITES.......2004-03-19

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BATTLE ALBUMS, HER SWEET VOICE IS ACCOMPAINED BY THE GUITAR VIRTUOSO CHRISTOPHER PARKENING, TOGETHER CREATE A TENDER, DELIGHTFUL & BEAUTIFUL LISTENING EXPERIENCE. BACHIANAS BRASILEIRAS N- 5 HAS IT`S BEST PERFORMANCE IN THIS CD.

Fans will be delighted!.......2003-08-25

Fans, maybe, but I must say I'm not a huge fan of Kathleen Battle or opera or songs in different languages, either. My mom is, though. And through her I have heard Kathleen's best. And her very best (if you ask me) is one of the tracks ON THIS CD titled "Ain't that good news," even though it should be called "Ain'ta dat good news," since that is how its sung. It is a really good song (ask anybody) with a little surprise high-note at the end. If I were you I would (if not buy this CD right here and now) then go to [a book store] and see if their computers will let you hear "Ain't that good news" because that song is great.

Tapestry Revisited: A Tribute to Carole King

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Mostly predictable, but worth an occasional spin.
It’s pretty darn hard to improve on a classic
This album would have been better titled "Travesty"...
Excellent covers!
Overblown and overproduced

Tapestry Revisited: A Tribute to Carole King
Various Artists
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Tapestry
The Songs of West Side Story
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Love Makes the World
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ASIN: B000005J7V
Release Date: 1995-10-31

Tracks:

I Feel The Earth Move - Eternal
So Far Away - Rod Stewart
It's Too Late - Amy Grant
Home Again - Curtis Stigers
Beautiful - Richard Marx
Way Over Yonder - Blessid Union Of Souls
You've Got A Friend - Aretha Franklin
Where You Lead - Faith Hill
Will You Love Me Tomorrow? - Bee Gees
Smackwater Jack - The Manhattan Transfer
Tapestry - All - 4 - One
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Celine Dion

Customer Reviews:

Mostly predictable, but worth an occasional spin........2006-11-12

I've got it on now, and I've been listening to the original "Tapestry" re-release recently (fantastic!), so here's my streaming thoughts.

(Some explanation of my grading. I believe that if you're going to do a cover, you have to bring something to the party to make it an interesting version and in some way better than the original. Note for note copies are worthless. Did you ever hear Poison's cover of Loggins and Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance"? This to me is the worst cover of all time. They do nothing new, except smooth over any actual articulation of the lyrics, and they don't even bring the high heat. Frankly, if you can't rock harder than Kenny Loggins, then for God's sake, DO NOT COVER HIS SONGS! Please. This is not a high bar. Bottom line... three stars on my scale means "worth listening to" and five means "You just have to hear this.")

I Feel the Earth Move - OK. At least stylistically different than the original. Finishes strong with a gospel rave up. Three stars.

So Far Away - Exactly what you'd expect from Rod Stewart at this point. I don't mean that as good or bad... just setting your expectations. Nothing special added, I guess that's my point. Two stars for my taste.

It's Too Late - I don't mind Amy Grant's basic voice. But I think of it as plain vanilla and conspicuous phrasing choices. The little baby growl on soft lines is Britney Spears' only trick. The way she sings "It's Too Late Baby" is so very Amy. Another predictable rendition. Ahh, just two stars.

Home Again - OK, clearly my familiarity with the artists colors my opinions of "worth hearing" on this album. I don't know who Curtis Stigers is, and so I think this version is three stars. But if I was unimpressed over time, I'd think the sax and guitar lines are fairly cliche'.

Beautiful - Well then again, I'm no Richard Marx fan, but the slow opening before the power schmaltz isn't so bad. Since the original is sounding a little dated stylistically at this point, I'll give this one three stars. Band and production are solid. Feels uplifting as it should.

Way Over Yonder - Familiarity thing. If this sounds like every one of Blessid Union of Souls' records, then it's nothing special. But I like the singing, and the harmonica. And the pacing helps the soulfulness. Three stars.

You've Got a Friend - Boy, it's nice to have some beautiful big black voices doing this song. Aretha's "thing" doesn't get old or shlocky, it's something to be treasured. Style of this song has changed substantially. Very tasteful instrumentation with the keys and some light percussion. Harmonies worth replaying on the bridge. Ooh, now they're doing it on the next verse! Me likey. Four stars.

Where You Lead - Nice band, Faith. Guitar leads in nice, and the bass drives the band. Nothing too over the top, just right on the money. Faith's got a nice voice. Three stars. Maybe a three plus, if I gave those.

Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Heavily-produced Bee Gees, but that's OK. It works for them. This is what covers are for... focusing on the cover band's strengths and getting away from the trademarks of the original. It's only weak when the band doesn't have much in the way of strength to lean on. Three stars.

Smackwater Jack - Nice! Soulful groove added... nice harmonies, fine driving bass. You believe the line "shut down the congregation" with this band a little more than Carole herself. Well remember this was the breakout album of a woman who had previously written for others. When did the Manhattan Transfer get so much less white? Love the "Shotgun" outro. Four stars.

Tapestry - Boy, I'm liking the bass on this one too. I think this must be a commentary on how often I've been listening to Harmon Kardon PC speakers instead of my big Polk Audio 10's recently. But I think this is a tasty, full version too. CK's version had a certain melancholy imbued in the melody, and it's not lost here, just maybe a little different. Four stars.

Natural Woman - All Celine, right down to that French Canadian prounounciation of "you." Oh joy, here comes the screaming. Protect the dogs. Would you rather have Aretha or Celine singing this to you? No contest. Sit down Celine, and tap into those chill pills. Two stars.

Overall, the album is fine if you don't want much more than these people doing what they do on these songs. There isn't much "can't miss" on it, and only a handful of fours I would bother to burn to the iPod.

It’s pretty darn hard to improve on a classic.......2006-03-05

One of the best albums of the ‘70s, redone by some of the best talents in the business. It’s pretty darn hard to improve on a classic, but Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Amy Grant, Richard Marx, Celine Dion, the Bee Gees and Bebe and Cece Winans, among others certainly give it their best shot.

Rod Stewart singing “So Far Away” is a classic by itself, but also look for Richard Marx’ version of “Beautiful”; Bebe and Cece Winans (with Aretha Franklin) putting a world of soul into “You've Got A Friend”; Faith Hill’s “Where You Lead” and the Bee Gees’ “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?”. The Manhattan Transfer also perform a great “Smackwater Jack”.

Not quite the original, but a very reasonable facsimile thereof

Amanda Richards, March 4, 2006

This album would have been better titled "Travesty"..........2005-05-31

This is a horrible tribute to arguably the best singer/songwriter album ever created, Carole King's Tapestry. Opening with a hip-hop version of "I Feel the Earth Move" and finishing with Celine Dion butchering "Natural Woman", this album would have been better titled "Travesty".

Other mediocre artists destroying otherwise great songs include Amy Grant, Richard Marx, Curtis Stigers, Faith Hill, The Bee Gees, Manhattan Transfer, etc. etc. Even Aretha Franklin ruins "You've Got a Friend", over-singing in a Patti Labelle kind of way. The only song here that I can bear to listen to is Rod Stewart's passable version of "So Far Away". Absolutely horrendous!

Excellent covers!.......2005-04-05

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the release of Carole King's most popular album to date,TAPESTRY,various artists such as the Bee Gees,Rod Stewart,Amy Grant and Celine Dion put out their own recordings of the TAPESTRY tracks. Gloria Estefan recorded IT'S TOO LATE for her 1994 album HOLD ME THRILL ME KISS ME,which is an all-cover album also. Grant took the liberty of covering ITL for this album. The Bee Gees,who are legendary songwriters themselves,cover WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW?. The hit song,written by King and her former husband Gerry Goffin,was a hit for the Shirelles in 1960,eleven years before the release of TAPESTRY. Even the late Laura Branigan covered the song for her 1984 album SELF CONTROL. Stewart's cover of SO FAR AWAY later appeared on his 1996 album IF WE FALL IN LOVE TONIGHT. Dion covers (YOU MAKE ME FEEL)LIKE A NATURAL WOMAN which was first a hit for Aretha Franklin in 1967. The song even was heard in one or two brassiere commercials! The other covers are excellent.

Overblown and overproduced.......2004-04-09

I'm a huge fan of the original. One of the key reasons is the simplicity, approachability and humanity of the album and King as a performer.

The "tributes" are a mess, for the most part. I liked the second half of the CD best, but if I had to buy one of the two, I'd spend the money on a fresh copy of the original.

Song to the King
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Pocket full of Rocks

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Awesome CD

One of the best CDs in years!

GREAT CD!!!

Song to the King
Pocket Full of Rocks
Manufacturer: Word Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2006-03-14

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Song To The King
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Pocket full of Rocks.......2007-04-10

I'm a "pagan"- and I do not identify myself as christian, however there is some music that makes my soul sing, and Pocket full of Rocks has allowed me to experience this, in this music, there is a joy that comes with knowing that in music, in song, I am 'giving praise' to all that is God- all that is Spirit- all that is good.
Namaste.

Pocket Full of Rocks CD.......2006-11-10

I thought Pocket Full of Rocks outdid themselves on this CD. I enjoyed every song, especially Song to the King. The lyrics are powerful and the music is excellent. It is a must to hear.

Awesome CD.......2006-08-21

I love this CD. Their style of worship is awesome! I absolutely love the "Let it Rain" live cut!!!!!

One of the best CDs in years!.......2006-05-22

One of the best CDs to come around in quite a while! The songs are fresh and vibrant, the vocals are powerful and the music will keep you singing along even after the CD is off. Absolutely worth the purchase--this CD will not disappoint. It even comes with chord charts for a few of the songs. I'm already looking forward to the next CD from Pocket Full of Rocks!

GREAT CD!!!.......2006-03-18

This is a CD definitely worth buying! The praise & worship will touch your heart.

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Peacefulness
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The Gospel Songs
Elvis Presley
Manufacturer: Green Hill Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Elvis at his very best!~Playlist: 1. In The Garden 2. Farther Along 3. Peace In The Valley 4. Where Could I Go But To The Lord 5. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do 6. If That Isn't Love 7. His Hand In Mine 8. How Great Thou Art 9. Take My Hand- Precious Lord 10. Who Am I? 11. Bridge Over Troubled Water 12. Amazing Grace

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Peacefulness.......2006-08-25

Great Elvis recording. All songs are recorded with the same cadence - the same basic beat. Mostly slow, yet with Elvis's trademark soaring voice. We played this CD over and over again as my father, an Elvis and gospel fan, lay dying. It brought peace to all of us. I highly recommend this particular recording for anyone going through a difficult time. Just listen to the samples and you'll see what I mean!

Great recordings.......2006-08-11

Elvis really shined when he record Gospel songs. He sang them from the heart. The songs on here are great, however it only includes 12 songs. Several other Elvis Gospel CDs are available that include more songs and would give you a better value for your money.

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Buried alive in the Blues
A worshipful collections of songs to give you peace.

The King of Gospel
Rev. James Cleveland
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Buried alive in the Blues.......2000-12-01

Make no mistake, this road might lead to Jesus, but it's all about dues paid, burdens borne, and transformation through pain here. If Cleveland had done secular music, he would be considered among the pantheon of our Blues, Soul, and R&B singers. Sam Phillips said Howlin' Wolf's voice was a place "where the soul of man never dies." The same applies to Cleveland.

A worshipful collections of songs to give you peace........1999-05-10

This recording will give you peace from a long day with assurence that God is with you. To speak peace be still to the storms of life that we all face at one time or another. That everything will be alright because can't nobody do me like Jesus. So, may the Lord God bless you real good.

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1. Peace Be Still
2. May the Lord God Bless You Real Good
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4. Lord's Expecting Me
5. For the Prize
6. Everything Will Be Alright
7. Where Is Your Faith
8. This Too Will Pass
9. Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus