Together Again [Original recording remastered]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
The concept couldn't have been simpler, nor could it have been more perfect, just Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, Together Again, in the wee small hours of the morning, engaged in an intimate musical dialog, with the recording tape rolling. Originally released in 1977 on Bennett's own Improv label, Concord Records is proud and honored to make this timeless classic available again. Remixed & remastered in high definition digital it features 18 tracks including 5 previously unreleased bonus tracks, 'A Child Is Born' (Alt.), 'You Must Believe In Spring' (Alt.), 'Maybe September' (Alt.), 'You Don't Know What Love Is' (Alt.) & 'The Bad And The Beautiful' (Alt.). Concord. 2003.

Tracks:

Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
Swanee- Al Jolson
When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
My Man- Fanny Brice
Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
Body And Soul- Libby Holman
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
Night And Day- Fred Astaire
Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
You're The Top- Ethel Merman
Summertime- Anne Brown
September Song- Walter Huston
My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
People- Barbra Streisand
Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
Come Follow The Band
Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

Memory- Betty Buckley
I Am What I Am- George Hearn
Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
With One Look- Glenn Close
On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
Seasons Of Love-
Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway

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Not as good as the first time
Can Lightning Strike Twice?
Whassup Concord?
Communicating emotion with and without words
Spare and Elegant

Together Again
Tony Bennett , and Bill Evans
Manufacturer: Concord Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000BWVCK
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

Lucky To Be Me
Make Someone Happy
A Child Is Born
The Two Lonely People
You Must Believe In Spring
You're Nearer
Maybe September
Lonely Girl
You Don't Know What Love Is
The Bad And The Beautiful
Who Can I Turn To?
Dream Dancing
A Child Is Born (Alt.)
You Must Believe In Spring (Alt.)
You're Nearer (Alt.)
Maybe September (Alt.)
You Don't Know What Love Is (Alt.)
The Bad And The Beautiful (Alt.)

Album Description

The concept couldn't have been simpler, nor could it have been more perfect, just Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, Together Again, in the wee small hours of the morning, engaged in an intimate musical dialog, with the recording tape rolling. Originally released in 1977 on Bennett's own Improv label, Concord Records is proud and honored to make this timeless classic available again. Remixed & remastered in high definition digital it features 18 tracks including 5 previously unreleased bonus tracks, 'A Child Is Born' (Alt.), 'You Must Believe In Spring' (Alt.), 'Maybe September' (Alt.), 'You Don't Know What Love Is' (Alt.) & 'The Bad And The Beautiful' (Alt.). Concord. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Not as good as the first time.......2007-03-23

The first album pairing Bill Evans and Tony Bennett was a classic - one of the two best albums of jazz vocals ever recorded. When I learned that they recorded a second album, I could hardly wait to hear it.

I didn't find this album as moving as the first. That's not to say that it isn't very good in spots - it just lacks something.

After listening to it several times , I believe that the "something" that it lacks is two things - the tunes are not generally as good, and it was mixed differently.

While there are some very good tunes on this album, they aren't uniformly good, while the first effort featured no weak spots.

Second, Evans' piano is mixed more in the background, making him more of an accompanist and less an equal partner, except when he has a chance to improvise.

On the plus side, Evans does get opportunity to "stretch out" on a few more tunes here.

On the whole, a very good album, but one that doesn't reach the lofty peaks of the original.

Can Lightning Strike Twice?.......2007-03-10

Not in my opinion. On the first CD, both men absolutely "brought it" and the result was magic. There was top-form musicianship and interplay, and the engineering and song selections let both performers shine. This CD, although certainly a fine work, falls short in a couple of ways.

First, Evans seems more relegated to the background. Bennett fans may be perfectly OK with that, but I was not. Several factors could be at work there - the mixing engineer, the take selected by the producer, the comping of Evans, or some mixture of the three. My sometimes fertiles imagination tells me that the producer was thinking, "Let's really reach out the Bennett fans with this one."

Second, the energy of this CD is not up to the first. The most upbeat number that comes to mind, Dream Dancing, is a lot calmer than When In Rome, so the "average energy level" of the entire CD is brought way down. Again, some people may be OK with that.

Third, the performances on this CD seem a little more "phoned in". Evans' playing is always great, but he doesn't play with the authority and fire he has on the first CD. Bennett seems a little tired or distracted. The moods he conjures up seem a bit flat compared to the interestingly dark and sometimes ironic tones he gives to numbers on the first CD. Reasonably minds may differ about that.

If you're wondering whether to get the first CD or the second, start with the first. The excitement of something new comes across and the performers are near their best. If you love it and can't get enough, you'll like this too. If you love Tony Bennett and can't get enough of his intimate "just me and the piano" sound, you will probably love this one too. If you want more of Bill Evans minus trio, you may be happier with Alone or Alone Again.

Whassup Concord?.......2007-01-16

With eager anticipation I opened this CD in Window Media Player. Imagine my surprise when the music started to play and it was blue grass banjo music instead of Tony and Bill. I pooped the CD out and looked closely. Yup! It said Tony Benntett and Bill Evans, Together Again. I wondered which played the banjo and which played the Guitar.

Communicating emotion with and without words.......2005-07-30

This record can help you to feel emotion .
Tony is there to tell you the stories - he is singing songs , but to me he is vocalising the way he feels or talking about something that took place in his life rather than singing lyrics .

You feel it all affects him personally .

Bill supports him and also makes beautiful statements as and when required .
The arrangements are concise and focused , the feel of the whole thing is intimate .
This duo only made two albums together , which make them all the more special .

It's like eavesdropping on a conversation - one we should all hear . Buy both albums by this duo . I will still be listening to both of them ( the albums and the musicians ) in many years' time .

The albums would make perfect gifts .

Spare and Elegant.......2004-02-10

Tony doesn't aim for the heart of a melody. That's his genious. He plays at the edges, sometimes almost atonally, like a jazz riff. But he leads the listener on a journey through the song, aware of all the places he could take it. "You Must Believe in Spring" is one such journey sung with such conviction and soul that it is breathtaking. Bill evans is equally spare and elegant, never overwhelming the song with style. The songs stand on their own like lonely monuments.

Average customer rating:

Just like the concert
Good set
BB King at his best!
Great Combination
Fine, but not as good as their first

Together Again...Live
Bobby Bland & B.B. King
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Blues & Ballads
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ASIN: B000002P9S
Release Date: 1990-08-13

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Feel So Bad
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Customer Reviews:

Just like the concert.......2007-01-24

I went to the concert when this album was made; the reproduction is great. Both this album and "Together For The First Time,Live", will be an asset to any blues lovers collection.

Good set.......2007-01-08

though I dig the first one better overall there is something about the musical chemistry that B.B.King&Bobby Bland have that blends there styles together so well. "Let the Good Times Roll" is on Point. B.B. with Lucille&Bobby on Vocals make a strong combination. this is a Good Live set.

BB King at his best!.......2006-02-28

I have been listening to this record for over 25 years, BB:s tone on this record still strikes me as it did the first time I heard it. One of BB:s outro:s in one of the medleys on this record is a fantastic value for the price paid for this alone. You can hear a young BB play really loud and strong making his amp sing in fantastic overtones on this one, not that nice and sweet studio tone. The two artists, BB and Bobby, works very well together and if their first record together was Bobbys, this is definitely BB:s.

Great Combination.......2005-01-14

BB on Lucille and Bobby on vocals is a great combination. The two compliment eachother's talents.

Bobby's vibrant personality adds to the fun of this CD. He sings with passion and joy while spending the entire CD hitting on a pretty lady in the audience even making comments to her in between the lines and eventually inviting her to sing.

Neither BB nor Bobby are among my favorite artists. However there is something about the two of them together that makes this CD one of my favorites.

Fine, but not as good as their first.......2000-11-19

This is a reprise of the wonderfully successful first album these two did together. It is worth having not only for their obvious enjoyment working together, but for the terrific job in "Let The Good Times Roll".

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Largo maestoso; Allegro moderato
Larghetto
Serenade In A, Op. 96: Finale
Rondella aragonesa
Spanish Songs, Op. 232, No.3: Beneath The Palm Tree
Zambra
Variazioni concertanti, Op. 130
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Pavan
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Harlequinade
Laughter
Rigidon
The Fighters
Gigue
Reverie
Golliwog's Cakewalk
Clair de lune

Customer Reviews:

The very best.......2007-01-11

I have a large collection of classical guitar recordings. Quite simply, "Together Again" is the finest,best recordings of its genre ever made. It features arrangements that had never been before heard and that a big plus, for the normal repertoire for guitar is fairly small and we soon tire of hearng the same pieces again and again. The virtuosity of both Williams and Bream is unqustionalble. Bream sounds a bit steely at times. whereas Williams is soft. Together, they produce a magnificent sound.

Sublime.......2006-03-14

The two foremost virtuosos of our time have come together once again to produce this sublime album.

What John Williams lacks in lyricism is easily compensated for by Bream and the result is outstanding.

Their chemistry is so amazing and the pieces come to life in such a cohesive way that I sometimes think it is one person with 10 fingers on each hand playing the pieces.

Not every piece is easily accessible, so give it time.

Highly recommended.

An excellent CD for anyone who loves the classical guitar.......2000-06-12

This CD is a must have for all lovers of the classical guitar. As is the case of the first album, aptly named "Together", the modern masters of the classical guitar, Bream & Williams, join forces again in order to achieve some spectacular results.

The main problem of playing a classical guitar is the genuine lack of material, apart from those (relatively few) pieces which were originally written for the guitar. Furthermore, being a fairly limited instrument, the guitar limits severely the possibilities of adapting various classical pieces which were not written originally for the guitar. Thus, Bream & Williams, set out on a mission - to achieve what is not possible on one guitar, by playing a duet of classical guitars. Hence, almost all the compositions here are adaptations, but this is by no means a bad thing - the arrangements very cleverly hides the limits of the instruments, while emphasizing it's intimate and warm nature.

Two of the most notable of these adaptations are "Evocacion", from Albeniz "Suite Iberia" and "Bajo la palmera" from "Cantos de Espana", both of which were written for piano. It is well worth mentioning that many of Albeniz compositions were based on traditional spanish tunes, played originally on guitars. Thus, by playing these truly great pieces on classical guitars, Bream & Williams are restoring some of the magic which allured Albeniz to these tunes in the first place. One might also feel these tunes sound actually more natural played on two guitars rather than on a piano.

Other interesting adaptations are the three pieces by Debussy, which are very melodic and are very suitable to be played on guitars.

I warmly recommend this excellent album for anyone who appreciates classical music played by very able musicians. I guess it's also ideal as a gift for those who like good music which isn't classical, and are interested in exploring new grounds, as this album is very communicative, although it hasn't lost any of it's integrity.

Together Again/My Heart Skips a Beat
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This is what country music is all about

One of his best!

As Good As It Gets

That song it sure does fit me.

When Country was Real

Together Again/My Heart Skips a Beat
Buck Owens
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Tracks:

My Heart Skips A Beat
Close Up The Honky Tonks
I Don't Hear You
Save The Last Dance For Me
Over And Over Again
Truck Drivin' Man
Together Again
A-ll
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This 1964 standout is named for the double-sided single that was the first 45 to place both cuts atop the country charts. In fact, they owned the top two spots on the chart three weeks running, swapping positions in the middle week! "Together Again," a ballad distinguished by Tom Brumley's weeping steel, and "My Heart Skips a Beat," a midtempo shuffle featuring Don Rich's biting guitar licks and high harmony vocals, were both written by Owens himself and perfectly exemplify the Owens writing style: simple and bright-sounding songs aimed at working-class honky-tonk patrons who wanted to forget the real world for a few hours. The remainder of the LP maintains these high standards, thanks to a strong set of original Owens tearjerkers and a number of well-chosen covers--"A-11," "Hello Trouble," "Close Up the Honky Tonks," and "Truck Drivin' Man"--that remain defining, hard-driving Bakersfield classics. Sundazed adds a pair of chart-topping singles from the previous year--"Act Naturally" and "Love's Gonna Live Here"--making this CD release a fundamental entry into any country enthusiast's collection. --Marc Greilsamer

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Full Title - Together Again/My Heart Skips A Beat. Named after his double-sided number one hit single of early 1964, 'Together Again/My Heart Skips A Beat' is one of Buck Owens' strongest albums of the '60s, as well as one of his few records to stick firmly in the honky tonk camp. Now Sundazed brings you this reissue with 2 bonus tracks 'Love's Gonna Live Here' and 'Act Naturally', both of which were originally released by Capitol as singles. 1995.

Customer Reviews:

This is what country music is all about.......2007-05-26

From the first tune to the last,Buck Owens and his Buckaroos will have you hooked on some the best country tunes out there.Buck and Don harmonize perfectly.Three of Buck's steel guitar players strut their stuff here,most notably, Tom Brumley on Together Again.His seamless turnaround on the steel is a major cause of the songs success and beauty.Ralph Mooney "steels" the show on many of the tunes.Jay McDonald is also a major presence on a few of the tracks.You can't call your collection complete without this CD in it.

One of his best!.......2007-04-11

"Together Again/My Heart Skips A Beat" was on the top of my "must have" Buck owens albums....this album satisfies all my hard-core honky tonk tendencies, song for song it has to rate among his best, from the opening tracks shuffle beat followed by my personal favorite track on here the classic "Close Up The Honky-Tonks", then there is the unbelievably credible country version of "Save The Last Dance For Me" (sounds as if it were written as a country song).."A-11".."Storm Of Love"..they are all good..nary a clunker here...if your a Buck fan?..Order this as fast as you possibly can!...a MUST have!

As Good As It Gets.......2006-08-23

I can't understand how anyone could give this album less than five stars. It just doesn't get any better than this. In fact, it will probably never be this good again.

That song it sure does fit me........2006-08-08

This album by Buck Owens was released in 1964. The title songs were from a single that saw both sides become #1 hits. That was the first time both sides of a single reached #1 on the Country charts. The album included one other hit song, which was a cover of the Drifters' song "Save the Last Dance For Me". Other than the hits, there were a number of other great songs on the album, including "Close Up the Honkey Tonks", "Truck Drivin' Man", "A-11", "Hello Trouble" and "Ain't It Amazin' Gracie" (the latter became a hit when Buck re-recorded it nine years later). The CD adds two bonus tracks, which are the #1 hits "Love's Gonna Live Hear" and "Act Naturally". This is one of Buck's best albums.

When Country was Real.......2006-05-30

Another fine Buck Owens Cd released by Sundazed Records; they've done a great job of re-releasing his collection. This Cd was originally released in 1964, but the sound is incredibly clear. "Together Again/My Heart Skips A Beat" provides 14 of Buck's songs, including a few of his biggest hits: "My Heart Skips a Beat", "A-11", "Hello Trouble", and the greatest Steel Guitar solo yet, "Together Again". The world lost one of the finest stylists ever when Buck recently passed away.....here's your chance to own a little bit of that magic. I'm not sure how long these albums will remain available, but you'd be wise to grab them while you can.

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Mixed feelings
Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay...
He's done it again
Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!
A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael

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Release Date: 2002-05-21

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Isn't It Romantic
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The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

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Beautiful, but where's June?
The Carter Sisters shine on this great CD.

The Carter Family: Together Again
The Carter Family
Manufacturer: Sphere Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Old-Time Country | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000JTNO1O

Product Description

Recorded in 1991, this is the last album recorded by Helen, Anita and June Carter Cash, The Carter Family. This CD sat on a dusty shelf untilrecently when it was released by Sphere Records in nashville. It consists of 12 tracks, all of which are Carter Family favorites from years gone by.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful, but where's June?.......2007-06-16

This a fantastic album of Helen and Anita singing together. If June's there, she's not singing, just playing. That being said, I love this album. Helen and Anita were great singers in their own rights, and they sound great together as only sisters can. (Nerissa and Katryna Nields, are you listening?) The musicians on this album are stellar, too - the picking and playing is top-notch. I really enjoy it all, but I truly love "Clinch Valley Home" and "Lonesome Valley."

Track list:
1. Foggy Mountain Top
2. In The Valley Of The Shenandoah
3. Clinch Mountain Home
4. The Winding Stream
5. Blue Eyes
6. Lonesome Valley
7. Worried Man Blues
8. Home By The Sea
9. I Never Will Marry
10. You Are My Flower
11. Diamonds In The Rough
12. Amber Tresses

The Carter Sisters shine on this great CD........2007-01-24

This is the last known recording (1991)of the 3 Carter Sisters, June, Anita & Helen. There are 12 songs, all classics of the original Carter Family which included their mother Maybelle Carter. Most songs are done with delightful + spirited uptempo guitar playing + singing. Anita as she did in the day sings lead most of the time. Because she is now about 60 years of age her voice is much lower than the soprano she was 30-40 years earlier. But still she sings as beautiful as in her younger days. What a shame the earlier record albums of Mother Maybelle + the Carter Sisiters are not yet on CD. This CD is a rare jewel for anyone who loves the music of the Carter sisters but is frustrated like me that more of their recordings are not available on CD.

Together Again! (1963 Reunion with Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson & Gene Krupa)

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The Best Small Group Jazz
Benny's best playing ever!
Benny's best playing ever!

Together Again! (1963 Reunion with Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson & Gene Krupa)
Benny Goodman , Lionel Hampton , Gene Krupa , and Teddy Wilson
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005TOXZ
Release Date: 2002-09-10

Tracks:

Seven Come Eleven
Say It Ain't So
I've Found A New Baby
Somebody Loves Me
Who Cares?
Runnin' Wild
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
Dearest
I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)
Four Once More

Album Description

Recorded in 1963, Benny 'King of Swing' Goodman reforms his legendary quartet that split 25 years before! Lionel Hampton on vibraphone, Teddy Wilson on piano & Gene Krupa on drums...pure jazz! Features original cover, digipak, and remastered 24 bits. 10 tracks. 2002.

Album Details

Recorded in 1963, Benny 'king of Swing' Goodman Reforms his Legendary Quartet that Split 25 Yearsbefore. Features Lionel Hampton on Vibraphone, Teddy Wilson on Piano and Gene Krupa on Drums.

Customer Reviews:

The Best Small Group Jazz.......2004-02-01

This legendary and historic recording documents the 1963 reunion of one of the most famous groups in jazz history. Benny Goodman reassembled his ORIGINAL quartet from the 1930s (Benny-clarinet, Teddy Wilson-piano, Lionel Hampton-vibes, and Gene Krupa-drums)to record a relaxed and inspired album that has the feeling of a late-night jam session. All parties involved are giants of jazz and are widely acknowledged as most important figures on their respective instruments. Despite the huge stature of each of these musicians, they play with such dynamic interplay and cooperation that really helped to define small group jazz as we know it today. Benny is in his most inventive and swinging mood since his forties recordings and it is obvious that he is inspired by his old friends. Lionel Hampton shines here without displaying any showmanship or lack of taste. Teddy Wilson, the sophisticated gentleman of swing who never played a bad note, plays up to his usually high standard. But the most suprising and wonderful aspect of this album is the performance of Mr. Drums himself, Gene Krupa. Recorded at a period late in Krupa's career, this album stands out as his last great artistic achievement during a time when he was in generally failing health. Krupa displays amazing sense of time and taste as he swings like mad throughout the record. More importantly, he displays a sense of subtlety lacking in his earlier recordings. Thus, Krupa never sounded better. Lastly, the sound of this recording is outstanding, and these players' gifts can be appreciated more fully here than in their earlier, poorly-recorded works. For the definition of small-group jazz, look no further than this historic recording. A copy of this record should be placed in a time capsule so that in a thousand years people will be able to understand what "swing" is all about.

Benny's best playing ever!.......2003-02-21

Since the original release of this album in 1963 on vinyl these cuts have taken their place at the top of my list of Benny Goodman recordings! The recording is exciting with an intimate quality and the playing by this quartet has never, ever been better... a must!!

Benny's best playing ever!.......2003-02-21

Average customer rating:

CS actually has 6 tracks
Together Again - Version 1
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
There are multiple versions of this CD
Together Again [Review]

Together Again
Janet Jackson
Manufacturer: Virgin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000W48
Release Date: 1997-12-02

Tracks:

Together Again [Jimmy Jam Deep Remix]
Together Again [Jimmy Jam Deeper Remix]
Together Again [Tony Moran 12" Club Mix]
Together Again [Tony Humphries Club Mix]
Together Again [DJ Premier Just Tha Bass]

Album Description

1997 & second single from 'The Velvet Rope'. Features sixmixes of 'Together Again': Radio Edit, Tony Humphries ClubMix, DJ Premier 100 In A 50 Remix, Jimmy Jam Deep Remix,Moran 7in Edit W/ Janet Vocal Intro and Jimmy Jam DeeperRadio Edit. Digipak. A Virgi

Album Details

Contains Six Versions of the Title Track: Radio Edit, Tony Humphries Club Mix, DJ Premier 100 in a 50 Mix, Jimmy Jam Deep Remix, Tony Moran Seven Inch Edit, and Jimmy Jam Deeper Radio Edit.

Customer Reviews:

CS actually has 6 tracks.......2006-09-05

Some of these recordings have a whole new vocal recording, making the song very sultry, if not downright sexy.

1. radio edit 4:07
2. Tony Humphries club mix 6:44
3. DJ Premier 100 in a 50 remix 5:22
4. Jimmy jam deep remix 5:46
5. Tony Moran 7 inch edit with Janet vocal intro 5:29
6. Jimmy jam deeper radio edit 4:00

Together Again - Version 1.......2006-06-21

What a great CD!!!
The tracks are listed as so for Version 1:
1. Together Again [Radio Edit] - 4:08
2. Together Again [Jimmy Jam Deeper Radio Edit] - 4:00
3. Together Again [Jimmy Jam Deep Radio Edit] - 4:16
4. Got 'Til It's Gone (Feat. Joni Mitchell and Q-Tip) [Ummah Jee Day's Revenge Mix] - 3:45
Track 1 is like the album version, but without the slow into and a faded ending. Track 2 is the same version available on "From janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos", but with a faded ending. Track 3 is strange, but don't get me wrong, it's still good, but it's my least favorite track. Track 4 is awesome, but not better than the original "Gone".
This version is the best one, in my opinion. Janet truly went above and beyond for this single!!!
Good job Janet!!!
I can't wait for "20 Years Old"!!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!.......2005-04-06

this is a great uplifting song from janet. the remixes are also awesome.

01 together again (radio edit)- the original version but edited a bit.
02 together again (tony humphries club mix)- a great club remix which has the Janet intro (a bit different to the original).
03 together again (dj premier 100 in a 50 remix)- slower sounding remix. vocals sung different, still good.
04 together again (jimmy jam deep remix)- sounds like track 3because it is sung slower again, the same as track 3.
05 together again (tony moran 7" edit w/janet intro)- exactly the same intro as the original. faster, my favourite mix on here.
06 together again (jimmy jam deeper radio edit)- this is the deeper remix. the same one available on the dvd video collection from janet. to damita jo- the videos.

great single, you should buy it if you can.

There are multiple versions of this CD.......2005-03-18

I listed this CD (by UPC) and have been told that the tracks listed in some of these review are not on all of the CDs being sold here. The two version of this item are:
1.Jimmy Jam Deep Remix
2.Jimmy Jam Deeper Remix
3.Tony Moran 12" Club Mix
4.Tony Humphries Club Mix
5.DJ Premier Just Tha Bassz Remix
My CD (the CORRECT UPC for this item) had this track listing:
1.Radio Edit
2.Jimmy Jam Deeper Radio Edit
3.Jimmy Jam Deep Radio Edit
4.Got 'Til It's Gone-Ummah Jay Dee's Revenge Mix
Anyway, check with your seller before you buy. Sometimes sellers list items that have similar titles, but are not the actual item you may be looking for.

Together Again [Review].......2003-04-14

This album is off the hook. The 5 remixes are very good.
1.Jimmy Jam Deep Remix: Slower than original. The best remix on this album.
2.Jimmy Jam Deeper Remix: Much slower tone.
3.Tony Moran 12" Club Mix: Tribal beat. Good remix.
4.Tony Humphries Club Mix: Upbeat oceanic Beat. Cool remix.
5.DJ Premier Just Tha Bassz: Like Track 1 with more bass of course. Without some sounds though.

We're All Together Again (For the First Time)

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Koto song concert. THE version of the song.
What's Not To Like?
We're Not All Together For The First Time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get This CD
This is good stuff

We're All Together Again (For the First Time)
Dave Brubeck
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002I69
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Truth
Unfinished WOman
Koto Song
Take Five
Rotterdam Blues
Sweet Georgia Brown

Customer Reviews:

Koto song concert. THE version of the song........2006-06-30

Koto song is one of the most haunting piece of music I have ever heard. It is ipnotic in its eternal beauty. It is unforgettable. If it was for this tune alone, this album is absolutly one to have. Absolutly and I mean it. But Koto song is not the only highlight of this concert. Rotterdam blues is a wonderful blues. And what about the two extraordinary long versions of Truth and Take five? Gerry Mulligan really shines here. His interplay with Desmond and Brubeck is something of the highest grade. In Take five the band take a long ride on the various modal scales, major and minor in 5/4 time. Really ipnotic this one too. It is a wonderful take five version and I really love the crescendo Dave take at the end of his solo, from 8.05. It perfectly guide you to the drum solo. Really Great!! This album is cool, it swings, it haunts you. I own this since I was a student. The father of a girlfriend of mine had this nice collection of old Jazz records and he was really into Desmond and Mulligan. I put this one and Two of a kind on a tape (it was tape time!) and I did wear out the thing. Those were among the first jazz albums I have ever had. Now I own 7000 but I still listen to these two albums quite regularly (but I still prefer this concert to the studio album from Desmond and Mulligan in their pianoless encounter "TOAK"). I think this album should be the second from Dave one should own, just after Time out of course. But here you have Gerry Mulligan as a nice addiction. Absolutly suggested.

What's Not To Like?.......2005-11-08

The Dave Brubeck Quartet did several *gooood* live recordings. What makes this one stand out is the addition of Gerry Mulligan.

Mulligan and Paul Desmond worked great together - they did another album, "Two of a Mind", where the interplay was almost telepathic - and this CD is no exception.

As with some other reviewers, I too would have preferred to see the "Time Out" personnel, drummer Joe Morrello and bassist Gene Wright, on this CD too, but Alan Dawson and Jack Six fill in nicely. (And this recording was twelve years later...) In fact, the 16:00 version of Take Five on this CD has the time for a longer drum solo than on the original "Time Out" version, not bad at all IMHO.

As for the tracks: "Truth" starts out with a vaguely foreboding motif by Brubeck, very effective, reminding me in concept of a piece like the first movement of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2. Alternatively, among well-known jazz CDs, the intro to "Autumn Leaves" on Cannonball Adderley's "Somethin' Else" CD introduces the same mood, although the Brubeck piece turns uptempo much more rapidly. The interplay between Desmond and Mulligan is pretty good on this piece. The improv by Brubeck later seems to recall, what, Edgar Varese? the Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari soundtrack? - but it leads into a nice, if schizophrenic duo with Jack Six.

"Unfinished Woman", a distantly haunting melody by Mulligan, sets up a fine duo between Gerry and Dave...then a contrasting repeat with Paul Desmond and Dave. There is one annoying sub-second dropout about the 5:00 mark during this - don't know if it's just my recording.

"Koto Song" is a placid mood piece - with overtones of the Japanese instrument from which it draws its name. No Mulligan on this piece, which is perfect for Desmond anyway.

What can I add about a sixteen-minute version of "Take Five"? I do wonder what Joe Morrello would have done with the drum solo, which was Brubeck's original reason for writing this song.

"Rotterdam Blues" is more blues-tinged than anything else, but again showcases Jack Six effectively...

...and "Sweet Georgia Brown" is a nice, short, goodbye solo.

The recording, absent one dropout, is good, and the liner notes from the original album are a nice plus.

The only negative I can possibly imagine is that this is *live* jazz. I personally don't think that's a negative, but tastes vary.

So...Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and Gerry Mulligan playing live...what's not to like? Five stars.

We're Not All Together For The First Time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-05-18

If I were to glance at just the title of this cd for the first time, I would think the whole original quartet would be on this album, hence the name, We are ALL Together Again For The First Time. Anyway, the music was allright. Even though I am strictly a Brubeck QUARTET fan only, I didn't dismiss this album and I came to like it. But does Dave have to really put Take Five on every album. Truth is allright, and the rock song is wierd, but ok. Overall, the album was good. Desmond sounded a bit differen't. He probally lost his touch with the instrument, or his will to play!

Get This CD.......2000-06-21

What can be said about this CD, it is simply brilliant. The two tracks, "Truth" and "Koto Song" are enough to make this one of the best Jazz CD's I have heard. Even the rather overly played "Take Five" is inspirational on this CD.

Get This CD!

This is good stuff.......2000-06-13

I'm a teenager just getting into jazz. I borrowed Time Out from my uncle and loved it. I went home and found this in one of our cd drawers. I put it on and was instantly mesmorized. #1 and #4 are especially good. I do like John Coltrane a bit better, but Dave Brubeck has a place in every decent jazz collection.

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