Judy [Box set]

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When we watch The Wizard of Oz, it's easy to get nostalgic about Judy Garland. And, amid her legacy, the tales of her weaknesses, and the Technicolor memories that only can time can bring, we tend to forget what actually made Judy so great. Here's what made her so great: a repertoire that spans genres, from jazz to show tunes to "Old Man River"; her cool vocals on "Come Rain or Come Shine"; and the clarity of her voice on "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart." Judy has all this (and a lot more), including the traces of Garland's downfall (a live rendition of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" recorded months before her death is particularly tragic), a video with truly classic footage from her early-'60s television show, several recordings that have never seen the light of CD, and essays by Will Friedwald and Camille Paglia. The TV show provides the source material for much of the latter two CDs--it's interesting and rare stuff and also our chance to hear Judy perform with Bobby Darin, Barbra Streisand, and even Count Basie. For fans of Judy, this collection is a knockout. --Jason Verlinde

The New York Times
This set, produced by Joel Dorn and his son, Adam, with the Garland archivist Scott Schechter, encompasses the breadth of Garland's recording career, from an early 1929 recording of the 7-year-old vaudevillian through a stunning, stripped-to-the-bone 1969 concert performance of "Over the Rainbow," recorded in London five months before her death.

Judy [Box set]

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Face the Music (2007 Encores! Cast Recording)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Can't face the liner notes
  • WONDERFUL - JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED . . . .
Face the Music (2007 Encores! Cast Recording)

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ASIN: B000R9R4RG
Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Lunching at the Automat
  3. Let's Have Another Cup O' Coffee
  4. Two Cheers Instead of Three
  5. The Police of New York
  6. Reisman's Doing a Show
  7. Torch Song
  8. You Must Be Born With It
  9. Castles In Spain (On A Roof in Manhattan)
  10. Crinoline Days
  11. My Beautiful Rhinestone Girl
  12. Soft Lights and Sweet Music
  13. If You Believe
  14. Well, of All the Rotten Shows
  15. I Say Spinach (And the Hell With It)
  16. How Can I Change My Luck?
  17. A Toast to Prohibition
  18. I Don't Wanna Be Married (I Just Wanna Be Friends)
  19. Manhattan Madness
  20. The Investigation

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Can't face the liner notes.......2007-07-06

It is always terrific to have another "Encores!" recording; if one includes the Broadway transfer of "Chicago" this makes the thirteenth CD. The usual talent onstage and off are apparent, but the score this time seems distinctly second-rate Berlin (which is still beter than first-rate most everyone else). There is a sameness to the tunes and flatness in orchestration that is not apparent in, say, "Louisiana Purchase." Worst of all, though, is the sloppy packaging by the usually impeccable DRG: the tracking goes wrong midway (cuts 6 and 7 are linked together, throwing all subsequent numbering off); songs that are solos as presented are listed with multiple artists (e.g., "Crinoline Days," etc) and vice versa ("Soft Lights & Sweet Music"); an entire verse is left off of the libretto to "Crinoline Days;" and there are textual errors throughout ("I needed a faithful lover/And..." rather than "lover/Who." Not quite a glittering diamond, this is more of a rhinestone disc.

5 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL - JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED . . . . .......2007-07-03

I defy anyone to listen to this glorious show and not sustain a wall-to-wall grin from beginning to end. Written (in 1932) to lift the spirits of depression-weary Americans, FACE THE MUSIC is a brilliant example of a bygone Broadway era and the genius of one of America's greatest songwriters, Irving Berlin. I can picture Berlin and his collaborator Moss Hart, one of America's most successful playwrights, doubling over with laughter while putting this show together, a show that ". . . sends up showbiz, political corruption, Helen Morgan, nudity, optimism, parades, chorines, cows, and Catskill Resorts, among other things." (The quotes come from David Ives' terrific liner notes.) Ives further writes, "Frankly, I'm a sucker for any show with an elephant and somebody named Meshbesher, even when I have to adopt out the elephant for budgetary reasons. Of Mrs. Meshbesher, the more said the better." Mrs. Meshbesher, incidentally, is played by the incomparable Judy Kaye.

In these times of "budgetary restraint," one might have to make do without the elephant, but thanks to City Center Encores!, you can hear this marvelous score in all its glory, with orchestrations faithfully restored by Bruce Pomahac and vocal arrangements by Guest Musical Director Rob Fisher. Just close your eyes and let your imagination take over, furnishing the sets and costumes (and the elephant) missing from semi-staged concert versions. And if its necessary to choose between extravagant sets and costumes, lackluster "new" orchestrations & choral arrangements, puny pit bands and decimated choral forces OR legitimate voices that don't require amplification, a sparkling 30-piece orchestra [not a synthesizer in sight], and a singing ensemble numbering at least 20, then it's goodbye helicopters, falling chandeliers and the aforementioned elephant and hello concert versions.

FACE THE MUSIC reveals Irving Berlin as a superlative tunesmith and an unparalleled lyricist. Besides producing at least three bona fide standards ("Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee," "Soft Lights and Sweet Music," "If You Believe" - with Judy Kaye doing some marvelous Florence Foster Jenkins trilling above the chorus and orchestra), the show is chock-full of splendid novelty numbers like "The Police of New York," "Two Cheers Instead of Three," "How Can I Change My Luck," "I Don't Wanna Be Married (I Just Wanna Be Friends," the truly amazing "Torch Song," "Toast to Prohibition," "Manhattan Madness," and "I Say It's Spinach (And To Hell With It)." There's also a wonderful rumba, sung by ingénues Jeffry Denman and Meredith Patterson, entitled "(Castles in Spain) on a Roof in Manhattan."

Some sample lyrics: "While the panic's on/If you look for Otto Kahn/You will find that Otto's gone/To the automat" . . . "I longed to sit upon a piano or an organ/Pouring out my heart - the same as Helen Morgan" . . . "Here's to the eighteenth amendment/Long may America be dry!/Things are going very well/For the gentlemen who sell/To the many thirsty gentlemen who buy" . . . and, from the Gilbert & Sullivan-ish finale, "Once scene in Eden/The girls were naked, I know./One girl, your honor, /Who had nothing upon her/Is here to prove that it's so./Please tell the jury/How you came from Missouri/And joined this terrible show."

Yes, FACE THE MUSIC is just what the doctor ordered for the depression blues and just what we need today. With the price of gasoline and tickets to Broadway shows going through the roof, perhaps we, too, might sing . . . "So when we cheer the stars and stripes/Here's what we'll do,/We'll cheer the red and cheer the white/But not the blue."

Extremely highly recommended.
The Very Best of Judy Collins
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • She Does it Beautifully
  • NOT The Very Best of Judy Collins ...
  • Nice Sounds
  • The voice of an Angel...
  • A great single CD of Judy's music
 The Very Best of Judy Collins
Judy Collins
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ASIN: B00005MLVE
Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

  1. Turn! Turn! Turn!/To Everything There Is a Season
  2. So Early, Early in the Spring
  3. Suzanne
  4. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
  5. Both Sides Now
  6. Since You've Asked
  7. Albatross
  8. My Father
  9. Someday Soon
  10. Who Knows Where the Time Goes
  11. Chelsea Morning (single version)
  12. Farewell to Tarwathie
  13. Song for Judith (Open the Door)
  14. Cook with Honey
  15. Send in the Clowns
  16. Amazing Grace

Album Description

This definitive 16-track collection gathers signature singles and album cuts from her nine Elektra albums spanning 1964 to 1975. Co-produced by Judy Collins and featuring backing performances by Stephen Stills, Van Dyke Parks, Ray Baretto, and more.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars She Does it Beautifully.......2007-06-08

Judy Collins has great emotion in her graceful, harmonic voice.

She emits love, sorrow, and joy and peace.

Who Knows Where the Time Goes, Both Sides Now, Send in the Clowns and her wonderful rendition of Amazing Grace are classics

Highly recommended!


2 out of 5 stars NOT The Very Best of Judy Collins ..........2007-05-07

I sent my first copy of this CD back to Amazon because it sounded like it had been over-modulated when it was transferred from vinyl or tape. No problem with that ... Amazon's return/replacement policies are the best. The problem was that this replacement CD was also over-modulated; even more so than my original shipment.

For the non-technical, on this CD all of Ms. Collins' exquisite high notes sound "shattered" and blurry; a by-product of recording the material at too high a volume ... a sound engineering problem called 'Over-modulating.'

I like almost all of the songs on this CD (especially 'Someday Soon,' and have this album in a treasured LP. However, the process of re-mastering it onto CD was poorly engineered, resulting in the 'shattering,' blurring, and over-modulation problems I experienced.

Save your money and buy either the audio tape or the LP version of this fine and pioneering recording, which was the epitome of the flower-power era. I have not sent my replacement CD back to Amazon for another try. I'm too discouraged to try again.

5 out of 5 stars Nice Sounds.......2006-06-26

As I have stated on my other review of Judy Collins work this is noce sounds and eash to listen to whild working.
While they are songs from my past, at least you can understand the words and they are not hard on the years.

5 out of 5 stars The voice of an Angel..........2005-08-13

This is an exceptional album by any standards and ridiculous value.

While most of her classics are on here, there are many other tracks that blew me away - such as the ONLY example of the danceable, single version of Chelsea Morning to appear on an album.

The other two songs that were a surpsise sensation to me were Judy's own song, Since You've Asked, and her simply breathtaking version of the old whaling song Farewell To Tarwathie. This is made all the more haunting by the presence of whale song from humpback whales, which Judy added in herself, from a tape that came from a marine biologist friend, Dr. Roger Payne.

To cap it all, the mini booklet contains wonderful bio info and many stunning shots of this impossibly beautiful woman.

Invaluable.

5 out of 5 stars A great single CD of Judy's music.......2005-04-13

One of the most important folk-pop singers of the twentieth century, Judy recorded most of the songs for which she is best remembered in the sixties although she recorded plenty of great music in the seventies. Judy had three major international hits (Both sides now, Amazing grace, Send in the clowns) but she certainly deserved to have plenty more.

Among the other songs are Who knows where the time goes (written and first recorded by Sandy Denny), Chelsea morning (written, like Both sides now, by Joni Mitchell), Someday soon (a country song) and Turn turn turn (originally recorded by Pete Seeger with lyrics lifted from the biblical Book of Revelations, this song became famous when covered by the Byrds).

For a really in-depth Judy Collins compilation, go for the double-CD, Forever. If you only want a single CD of Judy's music, you'll find all the classic tracks here.
Judy Collins Sings Lennon & McCartney
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    Judy Collins
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    ASIN: B000QFAEJG
    Release Date: 2007-07-17

    Tracks:

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    Judy At Carnegie Hall: Fortieth Anniversary Edition
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • She died at 47... she could easily have won 47 stars for this:-)
    • A Classic performer and incredible woman!
    • Great
    • Not as exciting as I thought it whould be.
    • One of the great show business nights of all time
    		Judy At Carnegie Hall: Fortieth Anniversary Edition
    Judy Garland
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    ASIN: B000059QY9
    Release Date: 2001-02-27

    Tracks:

    1. Overture : The Trolley Song / Over The Rainbow / The Man That Got Away
    2. When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)
    3. Almost Like Being In Love / This Can't Be Love (Medley)
    4. Do It Again
    5. You Go To My Head
    6. Alone Together
    7. Who Cares? (As Long As You Care For Me)
    8. Puttin' On The Ritz
    9. How Long Has This Been Going On
    10. Just You, Just Me
    11. The Man That Got Away
    12. San Francisco
    13. I Can't Give You Anything But Love

    Tracks:

    1. That's Entertainment
    2. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
    3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
    4. You're Nearer
    5. A Foggy Day
    6. If Love Were All
    7. Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
    8. Stormy Weather
    9. You Made Me Love You / For Me And My Gal / The Trolley Song (Medley)
    10. Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
    11. Over The Rainbow
    12. Swanee
    13. After You've Gone
    14. Chicago

    Amazon.com essential recording

    The late 1950s were tough on Judy Garland, but this live recording, cut on April 23, 1961, at Carnegie Hall, would (rightfully) bring the legendary icon back into the spotlight. Live would go on to win five Grammys, be Garland's bestselling record, and confirm that, yes, on certain levels, she still had it. Her vocals are as strong as ever on these tunes, and Garland has fun with an audience obviously enraptured by her charms. She's self-deprecating where necessary--on "You Go to My Head" she "forgets" the lyrics but pretends to improvise. Mostly she just shines, especially on tunes she made famous, such as "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Stormy Weather," and "Over the Rainbow." This is easily one of pop music's greatest live recordings and a fine testament to Garland's recorded legacy. This two-CD set has been remastered for EMI's 40th-anniversary reissue to coincide with the ABC film based on daughter Lorna Luft's memoir Me and My Shadows (and is also available in a 24-karat-gold audiophile format released in 2000). --Jason Verlinde

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars She died at 47... she could easily have won 47 stars for this:-).......2007-07-09

    THIS IS JUDY GARLAND at her best. It was the first cd I bought on March 30 1988(not all songs included however) and it has never been far from my reach... In 1992 I finally got the two-disc album and now own the complete concert... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm:-))))


    I have yet to come over a person who is indifferent to this recording. It is as if God himself smiled down on Frances Ethel turned Judy and gave her and US the greatest live recording ever made....

    In 2005 I saw Liza Minnelli in Oslo(3d row) and I was hysterical... She gladly acknowledged me and introduced Bill LaVorgnia who turned out to be Judy`s drummer that night in 1961. She said something like this:

    "Mama, the drum section is truly great tonight. Judy: Yes, do you see the drummer?...Yes I do... Judy: Well, give him his slippers(as I have been asked to do by Mama) and we`ll keep him in the family. And I ALWAYS DID WHAT MY MAMA TOLD ME TO DO!"

    I yelled and clapped and she looked at me and asked "Oh - you got the album??" I shouted a great "YES" and she smiled that incredeable smile of hers to me... Later that evening we met and we were photographed together(you can see us in my profile) and she signed a paper from my hand - "Love Liza"...

    TWO SHOW BUSINESS GREATS........ I think Judy and the Master himself smiled down at ME that night and gave ME a Carnegie Hall experience, cause Liza is getting BETTER AND BETTER as well:-)

    5 out of 5 stars A Classic performer and incredible woman!.......2007-07-03

    This concert is so much fun to listen to and sing along to. Judy Garland was a one of a kind woman and performer. She pours every ounce of passion and love into every song. No wonder she is still so much loved.

    5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-06-26

    I thought a few minutes about a title for this review. And it's the 1st time I felt a need to write one for Amazon. I read a few of the reviews and most of them say that this recording is a must have for Garland fans. To narrow a description. It's a must have for ANY lover of music. I grew up listening to rock in it's heyday. Fresh Cream was my 1st album. And on from there.
    This is simply the finest performance by an artist that I have ever heard. The emotion that flows in both directions,from Judy to the audience and back,between the band and singer, and Judy and her soul is .... what? you can't pick an adjective the fits. If you can listen to her sing"Somewhere over the Rainbow" and not fell the passion, the pain, and not get a tear in you're eye, then pass on this and go get Carrie Underwood.

    2 out of 5 stars Not as exciting as I thought it whould be........2007-04-12

    This recording made live at Carnegie Hall is just not as exciting as I thought it would be. It's great material. Judy is at the height of her powers. The band is outstanding. The audience adores her. And yet....

    We do have the studio recordings and some other live recordings.

    Our Judy is eternal!

    5 out of 5 stars One of the great show business nights of all time .......2007-03-25

    'Wikipedia' says that this is considered by many to be the Greatest Show Business Night of all time. Anne Edwards in her biography of Garland gives an almost song- by- song account of the night. The overwhelming love of the audience to Judy Garland was returned in her giving everything she had. Her greatest numbers were performed on this night, and her voice was at her best.
    Garland is not simply a great singer because of the distinctive quality of her voice but also because of the unique power of emotion, of true feeling he conveys.
    This is a classic performance at the highest level.
    Wildflowers
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    • "WILDFLOWERS": JUDY COLLINS' ARTISTIC SUPREMACY
    • A Lovely Bouquet
    • Music, Memories, and Magic
    • Wildflowers by Judy Collins: A Meticulous and Melliflous Offering by a Folk=Rock Princess
    		 Wildflowers
    Judy Collins
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    ASIN: B000002I26
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Michael From Mountains
    2. Since You Asked
    3. Sisters Of Mercy
    4. Priests
    5. A Ballata Of Francesco Landini
    6. Both Sides Now
    7. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants
    8. Sky Fell
    9. Albatross
    10. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye

    Amazon.com essential recording

    She began her career as a folk formalist. Her clear, clean diction and perfect pitch wedded to both age-old folk songs and modern upstarts (Dylan, Eric Andersen) cast her as an immediate authority. With In My Life and Wildflowers she began to shift away from pure folk and into art song. Arranged and conducted by Joshua Rifkin, the disc's orchestration adds a suitable grace to Collins's high seriousness. Joni Mitchell's two compositions are further softened, while Leonard Cohen's three songs sound positively biblical. Toss in a Jacques Brel piece and a 14th-century Italian ballad, and you have the perfect formation of Collins's aesthetic before it congealed in the middle of the road. --Rob O'Connor

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Ripped off by Amazon.......2007-04-15

    I never received this item. I've never received a refund from Amazaon. It's been weeks since I told them about a non-delivery. They've written to say they've had it returned, but I haven't received a refund.

    Neal Kirby

    5 out of 5 stars "WILDFLOWERS": JUDY COLLINS' ARTISTIC SUPREMACY.......2006-12-14

    Judy Collins' "Wildflowers" is the epitome of avant-garde chic. It was released in 1967 and Judy obviously had the artistry, musicianship and nerve to release such an daring album, in the process paving the way for the modern "art-song", as "Wildflowers" straddles the gap between popular and classical music.

    Recorded entirely backed by orchestral instruments, Judy Collins' "Wildflowers" contains songs which the artist presents with a classical aire yet still somehow have a popular music accessibility to them.

    On "Wildflowers", the songwriting is particularly strong: Judy chose and combined material from a then unknown Joni Mitchell ("Michael From Mountains", about an elusive young man, opens the album and "Both Sides, Now", with it's glorious harpsichord arrangement, became a big hit single); Leonard Cohen ("Sisters Of Mercy", the trance-like "Priests" and the vocal harmony-layered "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" are each one more beautiful than the other!); the legendary French composer Jacques Brel ("La Chanson de Les Vieux Amants", sung in French); and a traditional 14th century Italian chant ("A Ballata di Francesco Landini" - honestly, I don't know where she digs up some of these interesting pieces!).

    At the advice of her fan, then friend, then ultimately mentor, Leonard Cohen, Collins had just begun songwriting herself; and the album is rounded out by her very own first three compositions: the abstract "Sky Fell", the imagery-laden "Albatross" and "Since You Asked", all three beautiful and polished, sounding like the works of a seasoned writer.

    All of these songs are further enhanced by Judy's wonderful singing. While being technically proficient, her vocals have a warmth and sincerity which brings each song full circle by making them resonate with the truth of the subject matter, lending an understanding to the listener.

    "Wildflowers" is a magnificent album which does, indeed, stand up to the test of time: it is still a fresh bouquet all these years later.

    5 out of 5 stars A Lovely Bouquet.......2006-10-03

    JUDY COLLINS is one of the very few female folk soloists to not only retain a strong popular following, but who rose to the level of "superstardom". She realized her wish to sing "art songs" with an accompanying achievement of seemingly going from an alto to soprano. Compare her early work (Judy Collins, In My Life, etc.) to the music that followed. Her original material comprises much of her repertoire ever since the transition in the 70's. Calling Leonard Cohen a "mentor," Judy Collins often includes his songs on her CD's. Her latest, Judy Collins Sings Leonard Cohen is testament to that.

    "Wildflowers" is one of Judy Collin's best.
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    5 out of 5 stars Music, Memories, and Magic.......2006-02-20

    My favorite Judy Collins album of all time -- each song a gem, including 3 by Judy herself, 2 penned by Joni Mitchell, and 3 written by Leonard Cohen. I first found the LP in the late 1960s (I still have that record!) and was delighted to find the CD, taking the opportunity to purchase 3 more CDs by Collins at the same time. Collins has a beautiful voice, and before Enya and Celtic Woman, Collins had that lovely, lilting sound. This is music I have loved most of my life and will continue to enjoy for many years to come.

    5 out of 5 stars Wildflowers by Judy Collins: A Meticulous and Melliflous Offering by a Folk=Rock Princess.......2005-11-20

    Judy Collins I remember, was around when I always had a guitar in my hand and my hair always touched my shoulder. Judy was there in the beginning; Gerdes Folk City, the Cafe Wah, Dylan tramping around on W. 4th street, Sullivan and Bleeker and me-I was in the Fountain strummin away and tunin' out. This partcular album focuses on the typical Judy fare, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell material spun in an unpretentious and totally innocent delivery, the clarity of which is a stand alone Judy trademark. Judy is my age presently, maybe a little older. She looks more conservative now and is showing the paunchy, matronly facade of a senior citizen as she should. But I will always remember the exceptionally attractive, pleasingly slim folk singer who captivated me with her wonderfully crafted cover songs and impressed me with her powerful entree with the Dylans, Crosby Stills and Cohens of the imperial folksinger's castle where only the elite may reside. Purchase Wildflowers by Judy Collins and go back to a time when Love was in the air and your hair touched your shoulder.

    Jay R. Adler- Massapequa, New York
    Very Best of Judy Garland: The Capitol Recordings 1955-1965
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    • "THE JUDY GARLAND JACKPOT"!!!
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    ASIN: B000JBXI2M
    Release Date: 2007-02-26

    Tracks:

    1. Medley: This Is the Time of the Evening/While We're Young [Medley]
    2. Medley: You Made Me Love You/For Me and My Gal/The Boy Next Door/The Tr
    3. Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow
    4. Carolina in the Morning
    5. Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody
    6. Danny Boy
    7. Over the Rainbow - E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
    8. Come Rain or Come Shine
    9. Just Imagine
    10. I Feel a Song Coming On
    11. Last Night When We Were Young
    12. Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
    13. April Showers
    14. Maybe I'll Come Back
    15. Dirty Hands, Dirty Face
    16. Lucky Day
    17. Memories of You
    18. Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home
    19. By Myself
    20. Little Girl Blue
    21. Me and My Shadow
    22. Among My Souvenirs
    23. I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues

    Tracks:

    1. I Get the Blues When It Rains
    2. Mean to Me
    3. Then You've Never Been Blue [*]
    4. How About Me
    5. Just a Memory
    6. Blue Prelude
    7. Happy New Year
    8. It's So Lovely to Be Back in London
    9. Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
    10. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
    11. This Is It
    12. More Than You Know
    13. I Am Loved
    14. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
    15. I Concentrate on You
    16. I'm Confessin'
    17. Do I Love You?
    18. Do It Again
    19. Day in, Day Out
    20. After You've Gone
    21. That's All There Is, There Isn't Any More
    22. That's Entertainment
    23. Who Cares?
    24. I've Confessed to the Breeze
    25. If I Love Again

    Tracks:

    1. Yes
    2. Puttin' on the Ritz
    3. Old Devil Moon
    4. Down with Love
    5. Just You, Just Me
    6. Alone, Together
    7. Stormy Weather [Alternate Take][#]
    8. You Go to My Head
    9. Judy at the Palace Medley: Shine on Harvest Moon/Some of These Days/My
    10. Over the Rainbow [Alternate Take][#] - E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
    11. Man That Got Away
    12. If Love Were All
    13. Comes Once in a Lifetime
    14. Sweet Danger
    15. Just in Time [Live]
    16. It Never Was You
    17. I Could Go on Singing (Till the Cows Come Home)
    18. It's a Good Day [Live]
    19. That's All [Live]
    20. Some People [Live]
    21. When the Saints Go Marching In - Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli
    22. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli
    23. Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
    24. I Am Loved

    Album Details

    2007 Issued Digitally Remastered Triple CD Set and the Most Comprehensive Collection Ever Released of the Capitol Records Label Recordings (1955-64) from One of the Greatest Singing Stars of Hollywood's Golden Era. The Material is Drawn from all her Capitol Albums plus Hit Singles, Live Recordings and Previously Unreleased Recordings - all Mastered Using the Original Tapes at Capitol Studios in La. The Accompanying Booklet Includes Extensive Sleeve Notes as Well as Rare and Previously Unseen Photos from Miss Garland's Personal Library.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars "THE JUDY GARLAND JACKPOT"!!!.......2007-06-20

    Judy Garland fans who buy this box set will definitely feel they have hit The JUDY GARLAND JACKPOT" and experience musical nirvana here on earth! Oh, Yes!! For starters, you get three complete Capitol Albums, plus excerpts from others, rarities. alternate takes, etc. for a whopping grand total of 72 gorgeous tracks; and very affordably priced, too! The beautiful booklet includes extremely well-written liner notes and stunningly lovely photographs of Our Lady Of Song.
    Once Judy was free from the shackles of the MGM movie studio, she started Concert appearances and gave us a brilliant "A STAR IS BORN" at Warner Brothers in 1954. Arriving at Capitol Records in 1955, Judy took charge; determined to sing her songs HER way. With superb arrangements from Nelson Riddle, Mort Lindsey, and others, Judy never sang in the "sweet girl next door from MGM Style" ever again!! She was a woman with a lot of good and bad life experience, and it shows in the rich, robust, warm, full-throttle vocals here.
    In addition to Judy's signature songs, you'll hear "Danny Boy", "Last Night When We Were Young", "Me And My Shadow," "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries," "Lucky Day," "Little Girl Blue," "Anyplace I Hang My Hat Is Home," "I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues," "I Concenttrate On You," "If I Love Again," "This Is It", and so many more! The only real great Judy performances I'm missing here are "Hello, Bluebird" and the full-force, dramatic Mort Lindsey arrangement of "By Myself"-- both of these are included on the soundtrack of Judy's final film "I COULD GO ON SINGING" in 1963. For The Record, on the beautiful 1955 recording of "Over The Rainbow" included here on CD One, it does sound as though Judy quietly bursts into tears mid-way through, and just keeps on crying until the finish. Judy's fans, however (and we know who we are!) will be filled with joy. for this beautiful 3-CD Set, along with "THE WIZARD OF OZ," "A STAR IS BORN" and the complete, historic 1961 "CARNEGIE HALL" CD, are all the essentials necessary for a proper Judy Garland Festival. REJOICE IN THE GLORIOUS TALENTS OF JUDY GARLAND!!! Amen!!

    5 out of 5 stars Rare Manufacturing Glitch Corrected.......2007-06-13

    As a member of the production team, I noticed and inquired about the comments that CD #1 had a manufacturing defect. EMI London looked into this with the plant, to learn that it did accidentally occurr on a few pressings, and it has been corrected. Our sincere apologies. It should not happen again. My information is that anyone who has a defective CD should be able to return it to the seller, and they will be supplied a new one. This is most unusual, and again our apologies. We were very pleased to see the comments on the booklet and excellent audio quality, as a great deal of time was spent on them. These recordings are glorious, and we wanted them presented in the best way possible.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Vocal Poor Quality CD.......2007-05-19

    The vocals and remastering are superb on this Judy Garland CD. I agree with the reviewer who noted the POOR quality of the first cd. I too, have purchased two copies of this set from two different Amazon sellers and both skip on the "Memories of You " track. Shame on EMI you can even see a bubble on the playing side of the first CD.

    5 out of 5 stars The Best of Judy Garland.......2007-05-16

    This is an excellent collection of Judy's best. She was a great entertainer and singer. Once she sang a song, nobody else could sing it better.

    5 out of 5 stars Poor CD Quality.......2007-05-13

    Both Judy Garland's voice and the music on these CD's are incredible. However, on disc 1 song #17 the CD sticks and won't move on to the next song. I have tried 2 different sets of this CD they both stick on the same song in the same place. Perhaps, because this CD was made in England is the problem. I have never experienced this type of problem with any CD. Please let me know if anyone else has experienced this same problem with this CD. Thank you.
    Les Miserables - The Musical That Swept the World (10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • The best one I've heard
    • Great musical! Best singers!
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    • Best Les Miz Recording Out There
    		 Les Miserables - The Musical That Swept the World (10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall)
    Alan Armstrong , Michael Ball , Ruthie Henshall , Michael Maguire , Anthony Crivello , Jenny Galloway , Claude-Michel Schonberg , Colm Wilkinson , and Judy Kuhn
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    ASIN: B0000020C4
    Release Date: 1996-07-23

    Tracks:

    1. Prologue
    2. On Parole/The Bishop
    3. Valjean's Soliloquy
    4. At The End Of The Day
    5. I Dreamed A Dream
    6. Lovely Ladies
    7. Fantine's Arrest
    8. The Runaway Cart
    9. Who Am I?-The Trial
    10. Fantine's Death
    11. The Confrontation
    12. Castle On A Cloud
    13. Master Of The House
    14. The Bargain-Waltz Of Treachery
    15. Look Down
    16. Stars
    17. ABC Cafe/Red And Black
    18. Do You Hear The People Sing?
    19. Rue Plummet-In My Life
    20. A Heart Full Of Love

    Tracks:

    1. The Attack On Rue Plummet
    2. One Day More!
    3. Building The Barricade/On My Own
    4. Back At The Baricade
    5. Javert's Arrival/Little People
    6. A Little Fall Of Rain
    7. Night Of Anguish
    8. First Attack
    9. Drink With Me
    10. Bring Him Home
    11. Second Attack/The Final Battle
    12. The Sewers
    13. Dog Eats Dog
    14. Javert's Suicide
    15. Turning
    16. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
    17. Every Day/A Heart Full Of Love (Reprise)
    18. The Wedding Chorale/Beggars At The Feast
    19. Epilogue (Finale)
    20. Encore 1-Speeches/Do You Hear The People Sing?
    21. Encore 2-One Day More

    Amazon.com

    To celebrate 10 years as the world's most popular musical, the cast of Les Misérables threw a phenomenal birthday party at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1995. A decade after Trevor Nunn directed its premiere at the Barbican Centre, and the subsequent move into what became a permanent home at the West End Palace Theatre, producer Cameron Macintosh felt the time had come for a little outing for "the miserables." Conductor David Charles Abell, having climbed out of the cluttered Palace pit, for one glorious night has the entire Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at his disposal and there are appearances from over 150 singers--birthday celebs from Les Mis stagings worldwide--who flocked to the grandiose venue. Hosts for the night are the 1995 London cast: Colm Wilkinson's Valjean has power and beauty in "Who Am I?" and "Bring Him Home," and Michael Ball is a charming Marius. Miss Saigon herself, Lea Salonga, gets the crowd-pleasing favorite "On My Own." The Albert Hall sounds filled to the brim with an appreciative audience that contributes to the festive atmosphere. The result is a real treat for fans and lovers of Boubil and Schönberg's greatest musical--this double CD is an obligatory item in every collection of Les Mis memorabilia. --Yngvil V.G.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The best one I've heard.......2007-04-10

    The first time I ever heard Les Miserables, it was on the Original Broadway cast CD. That CD had great vocals, but I didn't realize how much I was missing until I saw the show in NYC. What sets this recording apart from many others, including the OBC version, is the fact that, like the musical, it is through-sung. The complete symphonic recording is also this way, and has all of the music. Although this CD is lacking a few parts, most noticibly a shortend Lovely Ladies, missing a section with Javert, and Gavroche's death, when looked at in terms of the completeness and vocal abilities, this is the best.

    Regarding the cast, Colm Wilkinson is THE Valjean. I love his vocals and the expression he puts into the character. Armstrong, as Therniere, is great, as is Jenny Galloway (Mme Therniere). They are both great actors and convey the comedic nature of the parts well. Hannah Chick, as young Cosette is splendid, especially in the fact that she sings right through the accidental gun shot noise in the middle of her song. Gavroche is priceless. The best I've ever heard. Ruthie Henshall does an absolutely brilliant Fantine, incredibly moving. Michael Ball (Marius) also has the supberb vocal ability and expression so prevolent in this cast.

    Now, my two favorite characters, Javert and Eponine...Phillip Quast (Javert) is practically flawless. I personally don't like his interpretation of the prologue, but that's just me. Other than that, perfect. He more than makes up for that with his rendition of Stars, and his soliliquy in which he dies. You can visualize him going mad and jumping from the bridge just from his voice...amazing. Lea Salonga's vocal ability is unmatched. Her rendition of A Little Fall of Rain is tearjerking, and you can fell Eponine's pain and anguish throughout the entire CD. Anything with her in it is worth buying.

    Finally, this CD has a recording of One Day More sung by the Valjeans from all over the world...amazing to hear.

    To conclude, this is the best recording of Les Miserables you can buy.

    5 out of 5 stars Great musical! Best singers!.......2007-03-13

    This is my favorite collection because the performers are amazing. I don't like the exploding balloon during little Cosette's song, but the lead singers in this CD couldn't be any better.

    5 out of 5 stars if you like les miz you can't go wrong.......2007-03-09

    personally I am a sucker for a good musical...and music in general...This however is exceptional. I love it, it is one of my favorite versions of the musical, and I have been eyeing this cd for sometime now, i am so happy to finally have it in my collection. the quality is good, the music great, and the voices are fantastic!

    4 out of 5 stars My 1st "Les Mis".......2006-10-27

    It took some time for this musical to sink in for me but when I sat down to watch this broadcast the characters, plot, motivation(s) and all the nuances of minor characters fell into place -- it was exquisite. Granted some of the voices might not be up to par for more experienced ears and there are technical glitches here and there but this is my favorite. I still admire Hannah Chick for continuing with Castle on a Cloud in spite of the distraction -- that's an actor. I also find the extended applause at the end of some songs annoying but that doesn't negate the 99.99% pure magic previous.

    My main beef is that discography is NOT IN ORDER on the second disc, and that works my nerves. I hate having to go in and edit the list.

    What worries me NOW is that when it comes to the time to making a film of the musical it might suffer the same fate that Sweeny Todd seems to have looming in the wings. The Broadway musical (ST) was cast with actors, some happened to be stars. I hate it when something as fine as Sweeny Todd, or Les Miserables, would be filmed with stars (OK, JD is both but the director and leading lady have to go) and not actors.

    Filming of Les Miserables -- in my life time please. Would it be asking to much to have someone do a remake of 'The Wiz' with spending a zillion dollars on junk? Ok, ok, ok, I'm going to go listen to Philip Quast who is simply amazing and blows my socks off.

    5 out of 5 stars Best Les Miz Recording Out There.......2006-09-23

    Now don't you disregard this because it says I'm a kid. I am very experienced in theatre and know exactly what I am talking about.
    Colm Wilkinson(Jean Valjean): His enunciation is annoying and he tends to rasp and whispers. Great false but not my favorite Valjean.
    Phillip Quast(Javert): Brilliant performance. This Aussie is the perfect Javert, his voice is clear and strong, wrapped in emotion.
    Ruthie Henshall(Fantine): In my opinion, the best in the entire cast. Her throaty, crystal voice is absolutely exquisite. My favorite singer. That reviewer who said she has an awful voice seriously needs help! She is breathtaking!
    Michael Ball(Marius): What can I say? Wonderful as always. Fantastic actor and very powerful singer. I get chills hearing "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables".
    Judy Kuhn(Cosette): Nice voice, I do like her better as Pocahontas or Florence (Chess) though. Her accent is extremely blatant. All in all, Rebecca Caine should have been cast but Judy Kuhn is still very good.
    Lea Salonga(Eponine): Wow. That's all I can say. She took my breath away as Kim in Miss Saigon and now in Les Miz, she impresses me once again. A magical rendition of "On My Own" and moves me to tears everytime I listen to her death scene with Michael Ball, "A Little Fall of Rain".
    Alun Armstrong and Jenny Galloway(M. and Mme. Thenardier): Hysterical performances by both! Such talents! Jenny Galloway is returning for the Broadway revival in November, too.
    Michael Maguire(Enjolras): Annoying accent again. Can't they all just sound English? Still, wonderful voice and great delivery. Very satisfying.
    Over all, I highly recommend this recording. It is the best I have heard so far. The Original Broadway one was horrid and the London was okay. But this one is thrilling and moving. Les Miz at its best.
    The Letter
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • What a pity...
    • A Mini American Opera with Judy
    • The Letter by Judy Garland
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    		 The Letter
    Judy Garland , and John Ireland
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    ASIN: B000MM1F1E
    Release Date: 2007-03-13

    Tracks:

    1. Beautiful Trouble
    2. Love in the Village
    3. Charley's Blues
    4. Worst Kind of Man
    5. That's All There Is
    6. Love in Central Park
    7. Red Balloon
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    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars What a pity..........2007-07-09

    ...because Judy`s voice is at the vocal best and the project must have been seen as an intertesting 1...

    But it turns out to be nothing short but low-trash 50`s saccharine idiotic romance.... It feels like its premises has been stolen by a reaaaaaaaaaaaaaal bad pulp fiction....

    This is not(with The Harvey Girls)a Judy Garland project I will include in my collection of her....

    5 out of 5 stars A Mini American Opera with Judy.......2007-06-27

    Every Judy fan should own this one. Judy's singing is absolutely at her best in this little opera. The bonus tracks are a good addition to the original LP recording. Judy is one of, if not the best, singer of the 20th century.

    4 out of 5 stars The Letter by Judy Garland.......2007-05-16

    The Letter tells a story with singing by Judy and naration by John Ireland. It makes for great listening.

    5 out of 5 stars GARLAND.......2007-05-13

    THIS IS A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF GARLAND VOICE BOTH SINGING AND TALKING. THE ALBUM IS UNIQUE AMOUNG THE MANY ALBUMS THAT SHE HAS AVAILABLE.

    2 out of 5 stars Disappointed.......2007-05-13

    I love all of Judy Garland's work and this early concept type of work I thought I would like better than I did. It was an early attempt, and probably very innovative in its time, but seems lacking today. However, any dedicated Judy Garland fan like myself will want it anyway.
    Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!
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    • Never Sounded Better
    • Somewhere Over The Rainbow
    • "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"
    		 Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
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    ASIN: B000066RO5
    Release Date: 2002-06-04

    Tracks:

    1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
    2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
    3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
    4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
    5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
    6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
    7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
    8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
    9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
    10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
    11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
    12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
    13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
    14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
    15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
    16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
    17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
    18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
    19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
    20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
    21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

    Tracks:

    1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
    2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
    3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
    4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
    5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
    6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
    7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
    8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
    9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
    10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
    11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
    12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
    13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
    14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
    15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
    16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
    17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
    18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
    19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
    20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
    21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

    Amazon.com

    The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

    Everything that happens in life
    Can happen in a show
    You can make 'em laugh
    You can make 'em cry
    Anything
    Anything can go....

    The clown with his pants falling down
    Or the dance that's a dream of romance
    Or the scene where the villain is mean
    That's entertainment!

    The lights on the lady in tights
    Or the bride with the guy on the side
    Or the ball where she gives him her all
    That's entertainment!

    The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
    A gay divorcee who is after her ex
    It could be Oedipus Rex
    Where a chap kills his father
    And causes a lot of bother

    The clerk who is thrown out of work
    By the boss who is thrown for a loss
    By the skirt who is doing him dirt

    The world is a stage,
    The stage is a world of entertainment!

    This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

    I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

    There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

    The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

    In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

    5 out of 5 stars One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

    What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

    1 out of 5 stars Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

    Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

    5 out of 5 stars Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

    A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

    5 out of 5 stars "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

    Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

    The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
    June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

    On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
    AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
    BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
    BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
    EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
    FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
    GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
    HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
    HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
    LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
    LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
    MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
    NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
    PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
    'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
    SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
    STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
    TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
    THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
    THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
    THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
    TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

    On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
    A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
    ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
    ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
    BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
    BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
    CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
    CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
    EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
    GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
    GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
    I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
    IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
    IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
    LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
    LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
    ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
    ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
    OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
    PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
    THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
    WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

    It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

    This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

    Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)
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    • Graceful and elegant
    • We dream of better days.....
    • . . . exquisitely naked . . .
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    ASIN: B000002HQX
    Release Date: 1997-10-28

    Tracks:

    1. Someday Soon
    2. Who Knows Where The Time Goes
    3. Chelsea Morning
    4. Suzanne
    5. Born to The Breed
    6. Maid Of Constant Sorrow
    7. Since You've Asked
    8. Bread And Roses
    9. In The Hills Of Shiloh
    10. City Of New Orleans
    11. The Fallow Way
    12. Grandaddy
    13. My Father
    14. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants
    15. In My Life
    16. Marat Sade
    17. Send In The Clowns

    Tracks:

    1. Both Sides Now
    2. Desperado
    3. Masters Of War
    4. Fisherman Song
    5. So Early, Early In The Spring
    6. First Boy I Loved
    7. Albatross
    8. Hard Lovin' Loser
    9. In The Heat Of The Summer
    10. Pirate Jenny
    11. Turn, Turn, Turn
    12. Salt Of The Earth
    13. Farewell To Tarwathie
    14. Spanish Is The Loving Tongue
    15. Nothing Lasts Forever
    16. Walls (We Are Not Forgotten)
    17. Bird On A Wire
    18. Amazing Grace

    Amazon.com essential recording

    Though she's filed as a folk artist, Judy Collins is much, much more. She is a connoisseur of song whose intelligence of selection and grace of execution have been a model for interpretive vocalists for decades. This two-disc retrospective is not arranged chronologically but it hits all the high points of her journey from trad-folk priestess to art-song master. Along the way, she has helped acquaint us with the works of Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Jacques Brel. And when, with the moving "My Father" in 1968, she began adding her own songs to the mix, there was no drop in quality whatsoever. --Ben Edmonds

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Perfect Judy Collins Collection.......2007-01-21

    JUDY COLLINS is one of the very few female folk soloists to not only retain a strong popular following, but who rose to the level of "superstardom". She realized her wish to sing "art songs" with an accompanying achievement of seemingly going from an alto to soprano. Compare her early work (Judy Collins, In My Life, etc.) to the music that followed. Her original material comprises much of her repertoire ever since the transition in the 70's. Calling Leonard Cohen a "mentor," Judy Collins often includes his songs on her CD's. Her latest, Judy Collins Sings Leonard Cohen is testament to that.

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    Judy Collins Sings Leonard Cohen: Democracy
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    Who Knows Where the Time Goes

    5 out of 5 stars A fine collection of some great songs.......2005-10-30

    These are some of Judy Collins' best songs. Collins actually began her professional singing career in 1959 and made her first album in 1961. Over the next few years, she became (in my opinion) the finest interpreter of folk music in the nation.

    Many of the songs on this two-disc set are by Collins herself. But as I said, it is her ability to interpret the music of others (and her superb voice) that sets her apart.

    Some examples of her interpretations on these discs that I particularly enjoy are:

    Someday Soon (by Ian Tyson)
    Suzanne (by Leonard Cohen)
    City of New Orleans (by Steven Goodman)
    In My Life (by John Lennon and Paul McCartney)
    Send in the Clowns (by Stephen Sondheim)
    Both Sides Now (by Joni Mitchell)
    Masters of War (by Bob Dylan)
    Hard Lovin' Loser (by Richard Farina)
    In the Heat of the Summer (by Phil Ochs)
    Pirate Jenny (Brecht-Weill-Blitzstein)
    Turn, Turn, Turn (from Ecclesiastes but interpreted more recently by Pete Seeger)
    Salt of the Earth (by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards)
    Amazing Grace (traditional, but interpreted by Judy Collins)

    I highly recommend this lovely two-disc set.

    5 out of 5 stars Graceful and elegant.......2004-12-17

    This superb compilation is a showcase of Collins as folk singer and interpreter of the art song. My personal favorites on disc one include the yearning Someday Soon, her version of Sandy Denny's poignant Who Knows Where The Time Goes and Leonard Cohen's Suzanne, plus the lilting City Of New Orleans (Steve Goodman) and the elegant Send In The Clowns (Sondheim).

    Highlights on disc two are her versions of Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now, Cohen's Bird On A Wire and The Byrd's Turn! Turn! Turn! plus the beautiful and sad Spanish Is The Loving Tongue. Oh yes, and the gripping Amazing Grace, one of the biggest hits of her career, a tour de force of a cappella vocals.

    Her pristine voice and the beautiful arrangements ensure listening pleasure on every track, including the nostalgic, autobiographical My Father and the gaelic folk song Farewell To Tarwathie. Her graceful and intelligent delivery is a joy to the ears as she makes all these memorable songs her own. Collins emerged as a folk singer in the 1960s but has transcended the genre and created a timeless and austerely beautiful body of work.

    5 out of 5 stars We dream of better days............2004-08-23

    After years of playing the recordings, I finally bought a CD with many of my favorite Judy Collins' tunes. Judy was a favorite performer for "wacko" feminists like me, as well as plenty of other brave souls who thought they could change the world way back in the enlightened ages. Collins was first and foremost on the front lines with the PEOPLE participating in the movements of the 60s and 70s. Large and small causes caught her attention. Disenfranchised groups including Women, People of Color, Small fishermen fighting the big interests, porters and engineers fighting railroad moguls, and many others could count on Judy. If you want to relive the joyful and hopeful tunes that inspired PROGRESS, this is the CD to buy. I listened to Carly, to Joan, and to Janice, but I wore out my Judy records. Judy's inspirational tunes have a new role during these bleak times, when all we gained seems threatened by the ignorant and greedy who dominate our country. `Bread and Roses' on this CD is as inspiring march tune as anything from `Les Miz'and `The City of New Orleans' is a treasure.

    4 out of 5 stars . . . exquisitely naked . . ........2004-07-13

    I just finished listening to the entire compilation, and when I checked the listener reviews I was nudged to express a few ideas. Many of the reviewers make excellent points. Agreed, this is not the "perfect" collection from a reviewer's perspective, but I'm not sure that that kind of perfection was what Judy was aiming for. She is baring herself in this album, making herself strategically, exquisitely naked. How so? By letting us hear not just her most highly acclaimed songs (though most of them are indeed here) but also ones with other elements of her oeuvre, songs perhaps not as pleasing to our hyper-scrutiny, yet she reveals all, whether we get the aesthetic logic of her choices or not. Therein she is being both mature and honest -- "in the altogether." Maybe I'm wrong but I think that the song "Fallow Way" has some special significance that "unfleshes out" (to coin a phrase) this theme, leaving room for more crops to be planted in the musical territory she has already so beautifully plowed.

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