Queen of the Blues [Box set]

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The 93 tracks presented here, including more than 50 of her hits, are a testimony to the awesome versatility of the queen of the blues. Recorded between 1945 & 1962. Features 'What A Difference A Day Makes', 'Baby (You've Got What It Takes)' & 'September Rain'. Packaged in a slimline digibook with 48 page booklet.

Queen of the Blues, Music, Dinah Washington, Ballads, Jazz, Jazz Vocals, Jump Blues, Pop, Standards, Traditional Pop, United States of America, Vocal Jazz
King & Queen
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • King & Queen: Aces
  • Awesome
  • The Perfect Duo
  • Soul Monarchy
  • King and Queen
 King & Queen
Otis Redding & Carla Thomas
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002IR9
Release Date: 1991-06-11

Tracks:

  1. Knock On Wood
  2. Let Me Be Good To You
  3. Tramp
  4. Tell It Like It Is
  5. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
  6. Lovey Dovey
  7. New Year's Resolution
  8. It Takes Two
  9. Are You Lonely For Me Baby
  10. Bring It On Home To Me
  11. Ooh Carla, Ooh Otis

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars King & Queen: Aces.......2006-11-08

Memphis has produced many great musicians. Sam Phillips' Sun Studio, launched in February 1952, boasted Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison. Beale Street started BB King's career. And then there was Stax/Volt, home to Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Johnnie Taylor and Rufus Thomas. These Stax acts, ably backed by one of the greatest studio bands of all time, otherwise known as Booker T. and the MGs, have left us unmatched rhythm and blues. (Now, I'm not going to get into the argument of which had the greatest studio band, Detroit's Motown, Atlantic's Muscle Shoals, or Stax: I'm just not competent to do so, unfortunately. I'm just going to say that with Booker T and the MGs behind him, Otis Redding has to be on the short list for greatest rhythm and blues singer, greatest Southern soul singer, however you prefer to characterize his music.) "Sitting on The Dock of the Bay," "Knock on Wood," "Try a Little Tenderness," "I'm Coming Home:" the man had range. What he didn't have, on his own, was humor: that's where Carla Thomas, daughter of Rufus, came in. "Tramp" is an exuberant corn-pone-flavored duet: once heard, it lingers in the mind, or at least in mine. It's funny. The rest of this record, first released in 1967, lingers well, too: the covers of several rock and roll masterpieces like "Tell It Like It Is," "It Takes Two,"and "Bring It On Home to Me," are crisp, light-handed, and sure-footed.

People say that the late, great Marvin Gaye never sang better than when he was paired with Tammi Terrell; that's a matter of personal taste, and I wouldn't say the same about Otis Redding and Carla Tucker. I would say they sang superbly together: if you love 1960's Southern soul, you want to get this rare record before it goes out of print.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2005-08-05

I had to write this because I couldn't believe that none of the people that already reviewed it mentioned "Are You Lonely For Me, Baby?" Definately the best song on the album and one of the best Otis ever recorded. The rest kick ass too.

5 out of 5 stars The Perfect Duo.......2005-07-30

How can anybody from Georgia - even the South - not think that Carla Thomas & Otis Redding are sui generis. The song "Tramp" with their clever exchange of lyrics, and gold digger/dirt farmer jokes is a hoot. "Otis," says Carla, "you ain't nuthin' but country." Otis replies, "That's right, baby. Yes I is." She complains, "You can't buy me diamonds or minks." And he comes back, "Why, woman, I can buy you anything you want - rat, squirrell, frog, anything!" The romantic songs are as good as it gets, as well.

5 out of 5 stars Soul Monarchy.......2000-12-05

Otis Redding & Carla Thomas recorded one album together, but it is an R&B gem. Motown started the duet album trend by pairing Marvin Gaye with Mary Wells, Kim Weston & most famously Tammi Terrell, so this was Stax/Volt's rebuttal. The album is made up of mostly covers, but Mr. Redding & Ms. Thomas attack the songs with a ferocity and verve that makes them sound all there own. Mr. Redding's smooth voice easily mingles with the sass of Ms. Thomas' and this is no better illustrated than on "Tramp" which is pure Southern Soul. They do a tender take on Sam & Dave's "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" and Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is" while ripping it up on Eddie Floyd's "Knock On Wood" & "Lovey Dovey". It is interesting to hear them do the Gaye/Weston song "It Takes Two" as there is always was a rivalry between Motown & Stax/Volt. King & Queen was a boastful title and the two more than live up to the claim.

5 out of 5 stars King and Queen.......2000-11-02

A fairly swell collection of duets between Otis and Carla. They fit together like, well, King and Queen. If you like the Stax/Memphis sound and Otis Redding and/or Carla Thomas, you can't go wrong on this one. Their version of Eddie Floyd's "Knock on Wood" is an absolute classic. Great Album. Buy it before it goes out of print!
Tommy
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Who Classic Masterpiece AS YOU NEVER HEARD BEFORE
  • A Landmark Classic Now Made Even Better.
  • A Milestone of Early Rock!
  • I Love it !
  • The Who's classic rock opera gets a 35th birthday celebration fit for a king!
 Tommy

Manufacturer: Geffen Records
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ASIN: B0000DJZAH
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. It's A Boy
  3. 1921
  4. Amazing Journey
  5. Sparks
  6. Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
  7. Christmas
  8. Cousin Kevin
  9. The Acid Queen
  10. Underture
  11. Do You Think It's Alright
  12. Fiddle About
  13. Pinball Wizard
  14. There's A Doctor
  15. Go To The Mirror!
  16. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
  17. Smash The Mirror
  18. Sensation
  19. Miracle Cure
  20. Sally Simpson
  21. I'm Free
  22. Welcome
  23. Tommy's Holiday Camp
  24. We're Not Gonna Take It
  25. See Me Feel Me/Listening To You

Tracks:

  1. I Was
  2. Christmas (Out-Take 3)
  3. Cousin Kevin Model Child
  4. Young Man Blues (Version 1)
  5. Tommy Can You Hear Me? (Alternate Version)
  6. Trying To Get Through
  7. Sally Simpson (Out-Takes)
  8. Miss Simpson
  9. Welcome (Take 2)
  10. Tommy's Holiday Camp (Band's Version)
  11. We're Not Gonna Take It (Alternate Version)
  12. Dogs (Part 2)
  13. It's A Boy
  14. Amazing Journey
  15. Christmas
  16. Do You Think It's Alright?
  17. Pinball Wizard

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Who Classic Masterpiece AS YOU NEVER HEARD BEFORE.......2007-06-12

The Album is a masterpiece of all time rock n roll, even if this is "the less Who album" of the Who... but nevermind!
The Sound in both Stereo (from the original master tape discovered in the vault of UMG) and 5.1 (mixed by Pete Townshend himself) is great...
As you put the disc in your player you'll hear the great differences from the 1996 reissue even if you have only a "simple" CD player..
If You're a great Who fan and you a have SACD player buy ABSOLUTELY this album and enjoy it 'til the laser of your player won't work anymore...
The second disc is clearly for fans only but the quality of some track even if are demos or outtakes is very very good!!

5 out of 5 stars A Landmark Classic Now Made Even Better........2006-12-26

One of the most important, groundbreaking amd influential albums in the history of rock and roll, The Who's 1969 magnum opus "Tommy", a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid who sure plays a mean pinball, is now better than ever thanks to the brilliance of SACD and DSD remastering techniques.

Every song on the cd sounds like it was recorded just yesterday. It is 100 % crystal clear, perfectly remixed and remastered. It gives you a clearer view of the story as well as a more pleasurable than ever listening experience. Pete Townshend and the people involved in this truly put their hearts into making "Tommy" better than ever.

The bonus disc is also worth it. A lot of awesome raritis. The liner notes are an interesting read, and the album itself is of course a masterpiece nobody should be without.

5 out of 5 stars A Milestone of Early Rock!.......2006-09-29

"Tommy" is beyond question one of the big milestones of early rock. Musically the band were at the peak of their creativity.

All band members were obviously extremely talented musicians and both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were/are great singers. Apart from few exceptions like "Cousin Kevin" all songs are outstanding; and it's really great to have the whole story on one CD - compared to the old double vinyl album.

Though the storyline may seem a little weird today ( to me it always did ), there is so much great music on this album.

The second bonus CD gives a very interesting insight in the developement of some of the songs. Though the sound quality is exellent CD 2 will mainly be of interest to hard-core Who fans. None of these alternate versions are better than the ones chosen for the album, though a few come close. The studio version of "Young Man Blues" which did not appear on the original album is a nice addition too!

5 out of 5 stars I Love it !.......2006-09-06

I was so blind-sided by this reissue - really. I have looked at this for a few years now, but I never picked it up. My impression of this was that it had some very good music along with some dated sounding tracks, so it wasn't a high priority. I'd been having very good luck buying hybrid SACD's even though I don't own a SACD player; the CD layers benefit greatly from the DSD mastering, making them stand head and shoulders above the latest PCM remasters (there are a few exceptions), so I decided to take the plunge.

The CD layer is stunning. I must have been sitting there with my mouth open after "Overture" began. I experienced emotion that wasn't there on previous listens to this on CD and vinyl. Yes, some of the tracks still sound dated, but most of this album is very good indeed, and this remaster is so incredible. If you own a great stereo rig, I highly recommend buying this - in fact, even if you don't have a great rig, I recommend it!

5 out of 5 stars The Who's classic rock opera gets a 35th birthday celebration fit for a king!.......2006-08-13

The Who's fourth studio(and fifth overall) album Tommy was released in May of 1969.
The Tommy album by The Who was the make or break for the group because if Tommy had failed, The Who would have probably disbanded due to lack of funds despite their concerts selling out based on Pete Townshend's guitar smashing and Keith Moon's drum kit demolishing at the end of each gig.
Guitarist Pete Townshend, under the gun after I Can See For Miles failed as a single in the UK(although it was their biggest ever hit here in the US) came up with a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid named Tommy whom becomes those aforementioned things after witnessing an event as a child that traumatized him(his father killing his step-father whom he considered his father).
Originally considered to be a single length album, the band felt it didn't make sense so they expanded it into a double album and the result is one of rock's Top 10 greatest double studio albums in history(alongside other classic double albums like the then-already released Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland and The Beatles' White album and would help pave the way for more classics like The Rolling Stones' 1972 masterwork Exile on Main Street, The Who's 1973 release Quadrophenia, Elton John's 1973 classic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Genesis' 1974 masterwork The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Led Zeppelin's 1975 classic Physical Graffiti, Pink Floyd's 1979 masterpiece The Wall and Bruce Springsteen's 1980 classic The River among many others).
Alot of classics appear on this album like the Overture, the classic Top 20 hit Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey, the Underture(best instrumental on here which is basically a repeat of the album's other instrumental Sparks), Go to the Mirror, I'm Free, Cousin Kevin(one of bass player John Entwistle's greatest compositions), Fiddle About(about the perverted Uncle Ernie), Tommy's Holiday Camp(another excellent ditty written by drummer Keith Moon whom did an excellent rendition in the film version of Tommy in 1975) and the classic finale We're Not Gonna Take It/See Me Feel Me.
The other tracks on the album It's a Boy, 1921(You Didn't Hear It), Eyesight to the Blind, Christmas, The Acid Queen, Do You Think It's Alright, There's a Doctor I've Found, Tommy Can You Hear Me?, Smash the Mirror, Sensation, Miracle Cure, Sally Simpson and Welcome are all great pieces as well though tend to be overlooked.
The album made The Who legends for good and peaked at #4 on the Billboard chart and was their first Gold seller(eventually Platinum).
In 1996, the album was re-released as a remastered CD but used different masters for the remixed reissue.
In October of 2003(just in time for Tommy's 35th Anniversary), Geffen Records(formerly known as MCA) re-released the album as a 2-disc Hybrid SACD with the original mix on the CD layer and a killer 5.1 mix on the SACD layer and this version uses the very original tapes that were found in Universal's vault after being said that the original tapes were destroyed by Kit Lambert in a fire. As a result of the discovery of the original tapes, the sound quality is amazing on here.
Disc two has great outtakes and demos like I Was, The Who trying to record Sally Simpson with hilarious results and instrumental versions of Tommy Can You Hear Me and Tommy's Holiday Camp among many other rarities plus a cool booklet with rare photos.
Highly recommended.
Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • "Simply,THE TRUTH!"
  • Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings ~ Aretha Franklin
  • Essential Cornerstone of any Soul collection
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  • Forever The Queen!!!
 Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings
Aretha Franklin
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B0000032VS
Release Date: 1992-09-29

Tracks:

  1. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
  2. Do Right Woman-Do Right Man
  3. Save Me
  4. Respect
  5. Baby, Baby, Baby
  6. Dr. Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)
  7. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
  8. Soul Serenade
  9. Drown In My Own Tears
  10. Chain Of Fools
  11. Baby, I Love You
  12. Ain't Nobody (Gonna Turn Me Around)
  13. Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)
  14. You Are My Sunshine
  15. Going Down Slow
  16. Never Let Me Go
  17. I Wonder
  18. Prove It
  19. Good Times
  20. Come Back Baby
  21. A Change
  22. You're A Sweet Sweet Man
  23. Good To Me As I Am To You
  24. People Get Ready
  25. Ain't No Way

Tracks:

  1. Think
  2. See Saw
  3. The House That Jack Built
  4. Night Time Is The Right Time
  5. I Say A Little Prayer
  6. You Send Me
  7. My Song
  8. I Take What I Want
  9. I Can't See Myself Leaving You
  10. Night Life (Live Version)
  11. Today I Sing The Blues
  12. Pitiful
  13. Tracks Of My Tears
  14. River's Invitation
  15. Share Your Love With Me
  16. It Ain't Fair
  17. Sit Down And Cry
  18. Honest I Do
  19. The Weight
  20. When The Battle Is Over
  21. Eleanor Rigby
  22. One Way Ticket
  23. Call Me
  24. Pullin'

Tracks:

  1. Son Of A Preacher Man
  2. Try Matty's
  3. The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday's Kiss)
  4. Dark End Of The Street
  5. You And Me
  6. Let It Be
  7. Spirit In The Dark
  8. Why I Sing The Blues
  9. Don't Play That Song
  10. Young, Gifted And Black
  11. Border Song (Holy Moses)
  12. A Brand New Me
  13. You're All I Need To Get By
  14. Spanish Harlem
  15. Rock Steady
  16. Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby)
  17. Day Dreaming
  18. All The King's Horses
  19. Bridge Over Troubled Water
  20. Angel

Tracks:

  1. Spirit In The Dark (Reprise)
  2. How I Got Over
  3. So Swell When You're Well
  4. Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)
  5. Somewhere
  6. I'm In Love
  7. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  8. Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
  9. Every Natural Thing
  10. Without Love
  11. With Everything I Feel In Me
  12. Mr. D.J. (5 For The D.J.)
  13. Look Into Your Heart
  14. Sparkle
  15. Rock With Me
  16. Break It To Me Gently
  17. Something He Can Feel

Amazon.com essential recording

Queen of Soul trumps all other collections of Aretha's recordings for Atlantic by adding dozens of album tracks to a selection of epochal singles ranging from "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" and "Respect" to "Spanish Harlem" and "Rock Steady." Over three CDs and change--the fourth runs out of steam, as did her creative energy during the mid-to-late-'70s period it chronicles--we hear many emotional shifts: impassioned, triumphant, wistful, and always truthful about her condition and our own. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Simply,THE TRUTH!".......2005-06-11

I've had this box set for a while. At times I've listened to each disc on it's own and enjoyed it. Recently, I had to drive a lot over the Memorial Day weekend (to my daughters travel basketball games) and decided that I'd listen to the whole box set, starting at disc one through disc four. The experience was a revelation. Aretha is one of the greatest vocalist ever to record. And when she sings, she simply "tells the truth." When she says she, "Never Loved a Man," "the way that I love you," that's what she means. When she wants a "Do Right Man," because she'll be a "do right woman," that's what she means. You hear it in her voice when she talks about being a "Natural Woman," telling her man to "Think," and saying she wants "R-E-S-P-E-C-T;" you know what she's talking about. And it's not just the classic, old jams she vocalizes the truth on. It could be lesser known gems, such as "Try Matty's," "The House that Jack Built," or "Don't Play that Song." When she says "Rock Steady," I'm up and grooving, rockin' steady. When she says she'll be that "Bridge Over Troubled Water," it's spiritual. And when she sings "Call Me," or "Until You Come Back to Me," the urgency in her voice sends chills through me. My Dad loved Aretha and I grew up listening, but not appreciating Aretha. Once you get to be my age though, all you're looking for is truth and honesty and if you purchase this box set, you will definitely get it! I love this four disc CD set. I recommend it for anybody needing an intro to Aretha's greatness or anybody who needs to hear it TOLD LIKE IT IS!

5 out of 5 stars Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings ~ Aretha Franklin.......2005-03-26

This collection of her atlantic recordings is stupendous and amazing. Franklin is a tremendous artist with mega super hits such as think, respect, and many more. The book-let is very nice with high end photographs of Franklin and the covers of all her albums that she made for atlantic. There is so much to like about her and her amazing ability as a vocalist, muisician, lyricist and performer. The front cover photo is very nice with Franklin mayb e in her 30's or later, I have no idea, but it is a very nice photo and she looks great. Gotta love those tacky sunglasses on her 1975 release you. This is a very nice compilation that one should not miss.

5 out of 5 stars Essential Cornerstone of any Soul collection.......2005-02-10

I know, I know, you narrow your eyes whenever you see the term "essential," in an amazon review. Well, hate to tell you but it doesn't get any more essential than this. This may be the gold standard of Box sets. Better than my Joy Division, my Miles, my Coltrane, and my Sonny Rollins sets. By heaps and piles!

As far as I'm concerned: It's Billie, Nina and Aretha. The Mother, The Daughter and The Holy Spirit of Soul. I love Etta (both Ettas). I love Mahalia, and I love Bessie. I swear by Ruth Brown. Mabel Mercer and Roberta Flack- Love 'em to death. But one gives credit where it's due: at her absolute prime, Aretha sounds, well- PRIMAL. Like her voice has become the avatar of Athena, Artemis and Aphrodite- all rolled into one. The woman's pipes are sooooo grand as to be almost inhuman- yet tempered with such human warmth, tenderness, humility... Her voice does things to me, and unless you're a robot in disguise or one of the walking dead- it will to you too... So. Forget the label, "soul," and all the baggage it carries- just take the word at face value: If you possess a soul- you will love this. This is the kind of music that unites generations- gives all cultures a common ground.

This collection is a couple steps short of being 'comprehensive,' but still pulls off being definitive. It's missing a few tracks that the hardcore fans will kick up a fuss over... Still: 4 CDs. 88 tracks. Excellent sound (most of the earliest songs are preserved in mono: a good thing), the remastering is phenomenal. Great packaging, the 80+ page booklet has interviews with everyone, it's a sweet read. Then there's the smalll fact that you're getting All her Atlantic hits and (probably) the cream of her entire Atlantic output: albums, singles, B-sides, all of it (and that's saying something). I defy you to bat an eye at this.

You'll want this over the Columbia Comp. Some go for the early 60's Aretha, but I feel I can say this without reservation: her individuality blossomed at Atlantic. It was with her move to Atlantic (back when the likes of Jerry Wexler, David Ritz, Dave Marsh and Tommy Dowd were workin it) that she began to earn the apropos moniker, "Queen of Soul." At Columbia, one always feels like she's straining against the pop arrangements. She's trapped, yearning to be set free. The Columbia producers cramped her innate tendency to do what gospel singers do best: let loose. That's just what she does over the course of these four fantastic CDs. Atlantic gave Aretha the license to use her wings. We all get to some along for the ride.

You really don't have a reason not to get this. If you feel that nigh-60 dollars is too much to drop... Well, the BMG people (yeah, the ones that mail out those annoying CD forms that you always forget to fill in and return on time and then you have some crap you never wanted in your maibox to ambush you) usually has a sweet half-off policy for all box-sets. They offer this for about 25 $'s, which is actually about 33$'s, once you add the shipping and tax. Just so's you know.



PS. Jimmy Smith died today. RIP

5 out of 5 stars Near Perfect .......2004-11-10

Of course, I love Aretha Franklin & am very grateful to my buddy who gave me this boxed set as gift. Being the perfectionist I am, I do have some complaints, so please bear with me :

1) Where is "Lean On Me"? This was a non-album B side of "Spanish Harlem". This is not the Bill Withers song, but a Van McCoy compostion. Surely they could have included it. Fortunately I have a turntable & managed to salvage the single out of my collection. FYI - Melba Moore also does a great version of this song which is worth checking out.

2) Disc 4 is a little uneven. Even a great artist like Aretha Franklin put out some less than great music. Her "5 for the DeeJay" is a strange song which for some strange reason creeps me out whenever I hear it. It sounds almost like a parody of her classic style. Sorry, I'm probably overanalyzing things here. As long as they were putting her later stuff on the set, why not include at a couple of numbers from her last 2 albums "Almighty Fire" & "La Diva". I know that the material is supposed to be horrible, but it would have been good just for the shock value. At least, I would have been interested in hearing the Skip Scarborough material which considering the man's other work, couldn't have been that awful!

3) Some of the additions that I suggested could have taken the place of some of the inclusions. Her version of "Somewhere" is nice but not essential to me. Also, I know I'll get into hot water for this one. I know that the duet with Ray Charles must have been wonderous in concert, but for some reason doesn't come off that well on record. Of course, with the recent death of Mr. Charles its inclusion is fitting & proper.

4)I love Gospel music but the inclusion of the one Gospel song sounds somewhat out of place on this collection. It might have been a better idea to put together a Gospel collection, which I think there has been in the last few years. Possibly, her version of Marvin Gaye's "Wholly Holy" might have been a better choice. I know! I know! I'm being very picky!

Okay I better say some things I really enjoy about this collection:

1) The numbers from the Curtis Mayfield produced "Sparkle" are absolute gems & deserve more attention that they have gotten.
2) The beautiful "Without Love" co-written by sister Carolyn is a very moving number which almost brings me to tears.
3) Her "Young Gifted & Black/Spirit in the Dark" Period is very well covered here - including some awesome cover versions such as "Spanish Harlem", "Don't Play that Song", "You're All I Need to Get By" & a stunning version of Elton John's "Border Song" that totally blows away EJ's version. During this time, she was also writing more of her own songs which, again, are stunning - "Call Me", "Daydreaming", "All the King's Horses", etc. I can't remember if she wrote "One Way Ticket", but it is another lost gem!!!
4) Of course, her "Lady Soul" period (the 1st 4 Atlantic albums) is covered well. Some of the lesser heard tracks really stand out like ballads such as "Prove It" & "Baby Baby Baby". Of course, Carolyn Franklin's composition "Ain't No Way" still blows me away every time I hear it. By the way that is Cissy Houston (Whitney's mom) hitting those stratospheric high notes in the background. I have heard DJs incorrectly say that it was Carolyn doing the singing there.
5) The "Soul 69/This Girl's in Love..." period is interesting. Some critics seemed to savage the stuff from "Soul 69" which is actually quite nice. Again, why couldn't they have included her version of "This Girl's in Love..."? Oops! I'm complaining again. Sorry!

So, anyway, for anyone who is still reading this rambling review, I hope I'm forgiven for my criticisms. I do love Aretha! When an artist is as talented as she is, I tend to expect absolute perfection. Anyway, enjoy!

P.S. If you don't have the bucks to lay down for this collection & don't have nice friends who will give you a gift copy, you should check out some of her individual collections like "Aretha Arrives" "Lady Soul" or "Never Loved A Man". Also there are some budget priced collections which include her well-known & lesser known material, and they are the original recordings - not re-recordings!

5 out of 5 stars Forever The Queen!!!.......2004-09-08

Hey Aretha fans
I would like to let everyone know that I LOVE Aretha!!
I have ever since I first borrowed a tape that had her "oldies" on it. It wasn't until I became older that I learned to appreciate her lyrics. This collection is by far the best I have ever had! I listen to it in every possible direction i can. But I love to hit shuffle and wonder what song is gonna be next. This collection has almost everything Aretha did in the 60's and i would love to hear the other songs that aren't on this collection. Which means buying all of her records but hey when u love Aretha as much as I do you don't really care. ha ha
So to all of you that have this collection Congrats! and to those of you THINKING of getting this GO HEAD!
Cause this is the proper way to hear the QUEEN OF SOUL!
Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans: The Irma Thomas Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Total Perfection!!!!
  • Soul of New Orleans
  • Amazing soul CD by a largely unknown soul star
  • Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans - Irma Thomas
  • Movie with "Ruler of My Heart"
 Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans: The Irma Thomas Collection
Irma Thomas
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002ZA3
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

  1. Cry On
  2. I Done Got Over It
  3. It's Raining
  4. Hittin' On Nothing
  5. Ruler Of My Heart
  6. Wish Someone Would Care
  7. Break-A-Way
  8. I Need Your Love So Bad
  9. While The City Sleeps
  10. Time Is On My Side
  11. Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)
  12. Moments To Remember
  13. Straight From The Heart
  14. Take A Look
  15. It's A Man's Woman's World (Pt. 1)
  16. Long After The Night Is All Over
  17. Times Have Changed
  18. He's My Guy
  19. What Are You Trying To Do
  20. Nobody Wants To Hear Nobody's Troubles
  21. The Hurt's All Gone
  22. I'm Gonna Cry 'Til My Tears Run Dry
  23. It's Starting To Get To Me Now

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Total Perfection!!!!.......2007-05-31

I recently got this CD and fell in love with the voice of Irma Thomas all over again! This Cd is pure delight..music in it's true form. I did notice a bit of a scatchy record sound in a couple of places but for me that just added to the joy of it all. I am thrilled this CD was not digitally remastered. Pure sweetness...buy it...you won't regret it.

2 out of 5 stars Soul of New Orleans.......2006-12-28

The songs included in this 1996 compilation were recorded in 1963 and 1964, according to the essay included. This is stated without certitude, because individual track information is not provided.

SWEET SOUL QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS: THE IRMA THOMAS COLLECTION consists of 23 songs, presumably recorded in 1963 and 1964 on Minit and Imperial/Liberty labels. Disc packaged in black standard jewel case; total running time: 60 min. Booklet includes several photographs, a 3+ page essay by John Morthland, chart position information for 4 songs, no lyrics, and no individual track information. The sound quality is mostly decent.

Not included here is her 1960 hit "(You Can Have My Husband But Please) Don't Mess With My Man" or 1963's "I Did My Part"; nor is "Good to Me" or her other recordings made on Chess Records, after she signed with the label in 1967. Includes 10 songs not found on the "Time Is on My Side" compilation.

The collection does include her "answer record" to James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World", "It's a Man's Woman's World", produced by the Godfather of Soul himself. Another notable track is "Moments to Remember", which has an intro very similar to Martha & the Vandellas' "(Love Is Like a) Heatwave".

Note: Last note of up-tempo "Take a Look" runs over into first second of ballad "It's a Man's Woman's World" (Pt. 1)

The music is not particularly Bluesy, nor is it Southern Soul or New Orleans Jazz. It is Rhythm & Blues, verging on Do-Wopish Pop (with a couple Motown-esque tunes). Here, Irma is more Ruth Brown than Etta James; more Ronnie Spector than Aretha Franklin; more Mable John than Koko Taylor. While her voice and the music is enjoyable, I would have liked a few additional songs and I would have expected better packaging for such a costly CD.

Content/Music: 2 & half stars
Packaging/Booklet: no stars

5 out of 5 stars Amazing soul CD by a largely unknown soul star.......2006-04-13

I guess that if I had to style myself a soul connoisseur I would have to say that I'm a lateral connoisseur, rather than a deep one. I know a lot of music by a lot of different artists, but I don't know most artists' rare songs, nor do I carry along a lot of information about the artists. I simply enjoy the music and I'm always on the lookout to expand my soul library.

I'm happy to report that I'm absolutely thrilled to have found this Irma Thomas CD and that it is no slouch at all in terms of quality. The first 10 songs or so on this collection can easily be inserted in any great soul music collection, which is really pretty amazing give the relative obscurity of Mrs. Thomas (though not so obscure as to be covered by the Rolling Stones - see "Time Is On My Side").

I noticed someone above said the quality of the recording is scratchy but I have had no such experience and I've listened to it through a really nice pair of etymotic headphones and super crappy work computer speakers. It sounds absolutely luscious with the nice headphones.

3 out of 5 stars Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans - Irma Thomas.......2006-03-20

Some nice songs, but the quality of the recordings leaves much to be desired. Scratchy sound - Doesn't seem to be digitally remastered.

5 out of 5 stars Movie with "Ruler of My Heart".......2006-03-01

The movie you're referring to with the song "Ruler of My Heart" is probably "That Night" with Juliette Lewis, C. Thomas Howell, and a very young Eliza Dushku as the girl who tells the story.
Lost Soul Queen
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • IT WAS SO DOGGONE GOOD I CRIED MYSELF!!!!
  • I got hooked
 Lost Soul Queen
Betty Harris
Manufacturer: Aim Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AMUUGC
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

  1. Cry To Me
  2. I Don't Want To Hear It
  3. The Trouble With My Lover
  4. Nearer To You
  5. I'm Evil Tonight
  6. What Did I Do Wrong
  7. I'm Gonna Get You
  8. Mean Man
  9. Hook Line And Sinker
  10. Twelve Red Roses
  11. Lonely Hearts
  12. Ride Your Pony
  13. I Can't Last Much Longer
  14. I'll Be A Liar
  15. Sometime
  16. All I Want Is You
  17. What A Sad Feeling
  18. Bad Luck
  19. Break In The Road
  20. Take Care Of Your Love
  21. Love Lots Of Lovin'

Album Description

This collection of Allen Toussaint-produced works includes recordings from Jubilee Sansu and SSS International also featuring two rare bonus tracks with Lee Dorsey. Harris's very first Jubilee release, Cry to Me, entered Billboard's pop Top 40 in 1963 and became the biggest seller of her career!

Album Description

True deep soul from one of the best female soul voices ever recorded, featuring her hits: Cry to me, I'm evil tonight, Ride your pony, A break in the road, I don't want to hear it and many more. Includes recordings from Jubilee, Sansu and SSS International recording labels. Allan Toussaint's finest works, composingand producing. An essential item for all soul fans andafficionados. Aim. 2005.

Album Details

True Deep Soul from One of the Best Female Soul Voices Ever Recorded, featuring her Hits "Cry to Me", "i'm Evil Tonight", "Ride Your Pony", "a Break in the Road", "i Don't Want to Hear It" and Many More. Includes Recordings from the Jubilee, Sansu and Sss International Recording Labels. This is One of New Orleans Icon Allan Toussaint's Finest Works, Composing and Producing. An Essential Item for all Soul Fans and Aficionados.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars IT WAS SO DOGGONE GOOD I CRIED MYSELF!!!!.......2006-12-29

betty harris had me the instant i heard her version of solomon burke's CRY TO ME. i knew that it was gonna be that elevation, and i was not disappointed. definitely buy this cd. it will be worth the purchase now!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars I got hooked.......2006-01-14

I originally bought the CD "Soul Perfection Plus" and got hooked on Betty Harris. So I am trying to get everything available by her and now this CD is available. She really is the Lost Soul Queen. This CD has some of the same songs as the other CD, but I guess that's the price I've got to pay.
Black Reign
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Da Queen hit'em hard wit dis one
  • Queen Latifah's in the house.
  • The queen reigns supreme on this one
  • BlAcK ReIGn
  • Very funky album! The Tony Dofat songs still stand out!
Black Reign
Queen Latifah
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001AL0
Release Date: 1993-11-16

Tracks:

  1. Black Hand Side
  2. Listen 2 Me
  3. I Can't Understand
  4. Rough
  5. 4 The D.J.'s
  6. Bring The Flavor
  7. Coochie Bang...
  8. Superstar
  9. No Work
  10. Just A Flow (Interlude)
  11. Just Another Day...
  12. U.N.I.T.Y.
  13. Weekend Love
  14. Mood Is Right
  15. Winki's Theme

Amazon.com

When New Jersey's Dana Owens adopted the stage moniker of Queen Latifah when she launched her rap career in 1989, she also assumed the regal bearing and flowing clothes of African royalty. Her raps not only demanded respect but also radiated an unassailable air of authority. Since then Latifah has branched out as an actress (starring in the TV sitcom Living Single), businesswoman (she co-owns Flavor Unit Management, which handles rappers like Naughty by Nature), and singer (she sings with a live jazz band on the concluding cut of a later album), but that imposing dignity remains her trump card on Black Reign, her first album for Motown after an unfriendly split with Tommy Boy. Her refusal to be pigeonholed or limited in any way is part and parcel of her demand for respect and makes her one of the most rapidly evolving artists in hip-hop. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Da Queen hit'em hard wit dis one.......2007-06-02

Da Queen brought it all together on this one. She had already earned respect with her other albums, but this one put her on an even higher level than previous records did. She gave us everything on this one. She gave us Black Hand Side (catchy), Rough (the title speaks for itself), U.N.I.T.Y. (da anthem) and Just Another Day (smooth) and everything else in between. Most MC's can barely do more than one type of song, but she showed much versatility and that's why it is worth buying. This was the best Latifah album ever!

4 out of 5 stars Queen Latifah's in the house........2007-04-15

People do not really associate Queen Latifah with her music as much as her acting. Upon hearing her music... I was impressed, her songs are really funky and fun, including fast ryhmes and cool jazz with that 90's flair. This album is good, but I think her "All Hail The Queen" album is much better!

5 out of 5 stars The queen reigns supreme on this one.......2006-10-16

Standout tracks: BLACK HAND SIDE, LISTEN TO ME, I CANT UNDERSTAND, ROUGH(classic match up), BRING THE FLAVOR, COOCHIE BANG(nice safe sex promotion in this song), SUPERSTAR, JUST ANOTHER DAY(classic), U.N.I.T.Y.(best anti-misogynist record ever!) WINKI'S THEME(touching tribute to her dead brother) etc. Filler: I never liked Weekend Love but thats it. Bottom Line: Queen Latifah gives you and undeniable classic and unfortunately its the last good album you'll here from her. While she showcases her skills on songs like Black Hand Side, Rough, Bring the Flavor, she gives you some gems like Coochie Bang and U.N.I.T.Y(a song which she addresses misogyny). You will never hear records like these from these overrated drama queens that the rap game is infested with nowadays! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!

5 out of 5 stars BlAcK ReIGn.......2006-08-30

Remember good hip hop music through the QUEEN!!! Check it out, all the tracks are cool. Especially recommended for those who haven't listened to this LP in awhile to re-discover it. A++

5 out of 5 stars Very funky album! The Tony Dofat songs still stand out! .......2006-03-06

This album from Queen Latifah still is a favorite to me! Makes me think that a live band is performing this entire album instead of different producers and samples. Especially U.N.I.T.Y. which is so funky--I'm thinking that there are live horns and a band instead of a sample. But there are countless standouts, especially Black Hand Side, I Can't Understand, Just Another Day, her tribute to her late brother and others. My favorites are the Tony Dofat produced songs, with his hard beats and the echoes on some of those beats. Dofat did about 6 to 7 songs, while S.I.D. and Kay Gee did the other half of the album. Dofat gives the S.I.D. songs some tight competition! I still like Listen 2 Me, perhaps Dofat's best produced song then or now. But Latifah's themes of standing up for yourself and making women take control of their lives are a common theme througout this album and that's what I love about Black Reign. I was pleased that she won a Grammy for U.N.I.T.Y.! I've played it more ever since it won. It makes this album more respectable. An album that I still love to this day!
Queen in Waiting: Columbia Years 1960-1965
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Before Aretha Screamed
  • why do fools hate on aretha's early stuff?
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  • Fascinating and revealing...
  • Maybe Not The Queen Of Soul But Ever So Appealing
 Queen in Waiting: Columbia Years 1960-1965
Aretha Franklin
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JKG3
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

  1. Nobody Like You
  2. Once In A While
  3. Maybe I'm A Fool
  4. Muddy Water
  5. Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home? (Alternate Version)
  6. Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)
  7. Today I Sing The Blues
  8. Won't Be Long
  9. Nobody Know The Way I Feel This Morning
  10. Evil Gal Blues
  11. Lee Cross
  12. Walk On By
  13. I Wonder (Where Are You Tonight)
  14. God Bless The Child
  15. Blue Holiday
  16. Looking Through A Tear
  17. Tiny Sparrow
  18. Here Today And Gone Tomorrow
  19. Little Brown Book
  20. Without The One You Love

Tracks:

  1. This Bitter Earth
  2. Just For A Thrill
  3. Skylark
  4. Skylark (Alternate Version)
  5. Trouble In Mind
  6. Runnin' Out Of Fools
  7. Drinking Again
  8. Laughing On The Outside
  9. What A Difference A Day Makes
  10. Soulville
  11. You'll Lose A Good Thing
  12. Take A Look
  13. Cry Like A Baby
  14. I Wish I Didn't Love You So
  15. Only The Lonely
  16. People (From 'Funny Girl')
  17. Mockingbird
  18. Until You Were Gone
  19. My Coloring Book
  20. Try A Little Tenderness

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Before Aretha Screamed.......2007-06-12

This is Aretha's beginning recordings, remastered and sounded better than ever. Before she had her hits on Atlantic records, screaming her way to the top, Aretha sang a bit more subdoed. She still shines as she tries on more musical stylings than her usual R&B. She is surrounded by a Jazz quartet on some songs here but the real gems are the almost hits, "Running
Out Of Fools" being one of her best. (It was even covered by Elvis Costello.) There are two versions of "Skylark" and both are excellent versions that showcase a remarkable singer. Aretha plays piano on a few cuts and her singing is pure. If you ever wondered what it would be like to hear her just sing without screaming, look no further. The liner notes are a good read as well. Two cd's full of her best moments from her early years. You have to Respect that.

5 out of 5 stars why do fools hate on aretha's early stuff?.......2007-05-01

don't try to tell me about how aretha franklin was unhappy singing the broadway and popular standards john hammond gave her to sing at columbia. if she hated them, she wouldn't have put at least one on each of her atlantic recordings or done them in concert.

while i am still waiting for a re-release of 'the tender, the moving, the swinging' on cd, this compilation will more than pass muster. there are so many treasures, including her own song 'without the one you love'. i don't have any particular favorites. i love them all. and maybe one day, more people will start to love them too!

4 out of 5 stars Will.......2007-01-13

The Queen of Soul. Wonderful opportunity to see Aretha Progress inti the Queen she will always be!

3 out of 5 stars Fascinating and revealing..........2004-08-19

For those fans who aren't familiar with Aretha's Columbia work, this collection will be a revelation. I agree with another reviewer that Aretha sometimes sounds uncomfortable and that the arrangements are often conventional and forgettable. Still, within these constraints, Aretha is a force of nature! She frequently transcends the material, especially when she stops trying to sound like Dinah Washington and allows her gospel training to take over. I defy anyone to not get chills when she connects with the spirit. This collection loses points for pedestrian material and arrangements, but it's still valuable as a testament to Aretha's overwhelming talent. Well worth owning.

4 out of 5 stars Maybe Not The Queen Of Soul But Ever So Appealing.......2003-05-29

Although I'm a huge Aretha Franklin fan, for years I've steared clear of the Columbia recordings. Critics have accused Columbia Execs of misguiding the fledging talent of young Aretha and choosing material ill-suited to her gospel roots. Yes some of this material is questionable at best. Take for instance the English ballard Lee Cross or the Tin Pan Alley standard Bill Bailey. Aretha sounds uninspired and uncomfortable. But there is much here to relish as we hear this oh so promising 19 year old working her way through Maybe I'm A Fool, Today I Sing The Blues and Try A Little Tenderness.

True Jerry Wexler and Atlantic Records tapped into the vast resevouir of Areatha's talent by putting her gospel roots up front and backing her up with the deft rhythm section of the Muscle Shoals Swamppers. However, I find these early sides ever so refreshing. Had Areatha continued along this path, I believe her vast talent would have ultimately won her an audience. She may have not become the Queen Of Soul, but she would have found a place in the hearts of those who enjoy great R&B singers the likes of Dinah Washington, Nancey Wilson and Carmen McRea. Kudos to Columbia for assembling this very appealing package.
Music from Humphrey Bogart Movies
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Music from Humphrey Bogar Movies
  • Simply the original
  • not the stuff dreams are made of
 Music from Humphrey Bogart Movies

Manufacturer: The Sound Track Facto
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006CFHZ
Release Date: 2002-08-08

Tracks:

  1. As Time Goes By [From Casablanca] - Elliot Carpenter, Dooley Wilson
  2. Am I Blue/Hong Kong Blues/The Rhumba Jumps/How Little We Know [from To - Hoagy Carmichael, , Andy Williams
  3. And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine [From the Big Sleep] - Lauren Bacall
  4. Petrified Forest
  5. My Melancholy Baby/I'm Just Wild About Harry/It Had to Be You/In a ...
  6. High Sierra
  7. Maltese Falcon - Jo Stafford
  8. Baila Bailando/Too Marvelous for Words [From Dark Passage]
  9. Treasure of the Sierra Madre
  10. Moanin' Low - Claire Trevor
  11. African Queen
  12. Oh, Give Me Time for Tenderness [From Dark Victory] - Vera Van

Album Description

Full title - Music From Humphrey Bogart Movies. Includes music from the classics, 'Casablanca' (1942), 'The Big Sleep' (1946), 'Key Largo' (1948), 'To Have & Have Not' (1944), 'The Petrified Forest' (1936), 'The Roaring Twenties' (1939), 'High Sierra' (1941), 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941), 'Dark Passage' (1947) & 'The African Queen' (1951). Highlights include, Dooley Wilson & Elliot Carpenter Trio 'As Time Goes By', Andy Williams 'Little We Know' & Lauren Bacall 'And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine'. Slipcase. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Music from Humphrey Bogar Movies.......2007-06-27

I was disappointed. I thought I would be getting a CD of full length themes from his movies but the CD is exactly what it says. It is from the actual films, in sections and pieces. I can't say it was misrepresented so I guess I was at fault. But I am sorry I bought it.

5 out of 5 stars Simply the original.......2007-06-19

As the previous reviewer rightly pointed out, these are the original recordings from the era the films were made. And yes, the sound is completely different from what we are used to hear when we are turning the CD player on: it's mono, it's partially unsteady and some of the pieces suddenly fade. BUT, it's the REAL thing and it transports the charms and the charisma, inherent to the original ONLY.
Those who prefer the flawless technical perfection of a re-recording better should save their money. But for those who love the movies and their genuine sound, should be perfectly pleased with this release.

2 out of 5 stars not the stuff dreams are made of.......2007-01-03

most of the tracks on this cd are available elsewhere, but what prompts me to give this a low review is the quality of the recording. some of them sound like they were taped off of a tv set showing a warbly print. you can do better elsewhere.
The Swamp Boogie Queen
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Swamp Boogie Queen/ Katie Webster
 The Swamp Boogie Queen
Katie Webster
Manufacturer: Alligator Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000009Z1
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Who's Making Love?
  2. Sea Of Love
  3. Black Satin
  4. After You Get Rid Of Me
  5. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)
  6. No Bread, No Meat
  7. Whoo-Wee Sweet Daddy
  8. Try A Little Tenderness
  9. Hold On To What You Got
  10. Somebody's On Your Case
  11. On The Run
  12. Lord, I Wonder

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Swamp Boogie Queen/ Katie Webster.......2001-10-30

Outrageous Blues. Her piano trills, and sassy voice are uncomparable in terms of Blues legends. She just goes all out and hits everything. If you like a blues beat that catches you and takes you into it, you will love this CD. Hard to find in stores. If I have a friend listen to it one time, they are hooked. Recently at a party, I was playing Katie, and everyone wanted to know who she was. Blues to get into, just can't listen to it softly.
Queen of the Blues Volume 1
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wondering about the remastering.
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  • BESSIE SMITH-QUEEN OF THE BLUES. VOL 1.
 Queen of the Blues Volume 1
Bessie Smith
Manufacturer: Jsp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000M5B3RW
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Downhearted Blues
  2. Gulf Coast Blues
  3. Aggravatin' Papa
  4. Beale Street Mama
  5. Baby Won't You Please Come Home
  6. Oh Daddy Blues
  7. `Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do
  8. Keeps On Rainin'
  9. Mama's Got The Blues
  10. Outside Of That
  11. Bleeding Hearted Blues
  12. Lady Luck Blues: 3
  13. Yodelin' Blues: 3
  14. Midnight Blues: 3
  15. If You Don't I Know Who Will
  16. Nobody In Town Can Bake A Sweet Jelly Roll Like Mine
  17. Jail House Blues
  18. St Louis Gal: 3
  19. Sam Jones Blues
  20. Graveyard Dream Blues
  21. Cemetery Blues
  22. Far Away Blues
  23. I'm Going Back To My Used To Be

Tracks:

  1. Whoa Tillie Take Your Time
  2. My Sweetie Went Away
  3. Any Woman's Blues
  4. Chicago Bound Blues
  5. Mistreatin' Daddy
  6. Frosty Mornin' Blues: 4
  7. Haunted House Blues
  8. Eavesdroppers Blues
  9. Easy Come Easy Go Blues
  10. Pinchbacks - Take `Em Away
  11. Rockin' Chair Blues
  12. Ticket Agent Ease Your Window Down
  13. Bo Weavil Blues
  14. Hateful Blues
  15. Frankie Blues
  16. Moonshine Blues
  17. Louisiana Low Down Blues
  18. Mountain Top Blues
  19. Work House Blues
  20. House Rent Blues
  21. Salt Water Blues
  22. Rainy Weather Blues

Tracks:

  1. Weeping Willow Blues
  2. The Bye Bye Blues
  3. Sing Sing Prison Blues
  4. Follow The Deal On Down
  5. Sinful Blues
  6. Woman's Trouble Blues
  7. Love Me Daddy Blues
  8. Dyin' Gambler Blues
  9. The St Louis Blues
  10. Reckless Blues
  11. Sobbin' Hearted Blues
  12. Cold In Hand Blues
  13. You've Been A Good Old Wagon
  14. Cake Walkin' Babies From Home
  15. The Yellow Dog Blues: 1
  16. Soft Pedal: 1
  17. Dixie Flyer Blues
  18. Nashville Women's Blues: 2
  19. Careless Love: 1
  20. J. C. Holmes Blues
  21. I Ain't Going To Play Second Fiddle
  22. He's Gone Blues

Tracks:

  1. Nobody's Blues But Mine
  2. I Ain't Got Nobody
  3. My Man Blues
  4. New Gulf Coast Blues
  5. Florida Bound Blues
  6. At The Christmas Ball
  7. I've Been Mistreated And I Don't Like It
  8. Red Mountain Blues
  9. Golden Rule Blues
  10. Lonesome Desert Blues
  11. Squeeze Me
  12. Them Has Been Blues
  13. Squeeze Me
  14. What's The Matter Now?
  15. I Want Every Bit
  16. Jazzbo Brown From Memphis Town
  17. The Gin House Blues
  18. Money Blues
  19. Baby Doll
  20. Hard Drivin' Papa
  21. Lost Your Head Blues
  22. Hard Time Blues 23.Hon

Album Description

Bessie Smith was not the first to record a blues - indeed her early career was not even as a blues singer - yet she stands astride the genre like a colossus. As well as her fame as an entertainer, she was a formidable human being. She simply refused to recognise opposition - incredibly, one night in 1927, she faced down the feared Ku Klux Klan. She was born poor in 1894, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Both parents died while Bessie was still young and she was raised by her older sister, Viola. To augment Viola's meagre earnings as a laundress, Bessie and her older brother Clarence took to the streets as entertainers. In time, Bessie obtained regular work as a dancer and chorus girl. By 1921, when she was living in Philadelphia, Bessie was a star. She had several unsuccessful tests for recording companies. In February 1923, after she'd moved to New York, Columbia gave her a chance. Her first cuts, made on February 15th, are lost. However, the next day she recorded Gulf Coast Blues and Down Hearted Blues with piano backing by Clarence Williams, who had written the former.This combination was released as Bessie's first disc. It sold 750,000. All her skills are on display. Initially, Gulf Coast was the A-side, but it was the honesty and clarity of Down Hearted that people flocked to buy. Soon after her recording debut, Bessie and new husband, Jack Gee, discovered that she was signed not to Columbia, but to Clarence Williams, who was appropriating half Bessie's recording fee. The angry pair confronted Williams, who released Bessie from her contract. With Williams temporarily out of favour, a new piano accompanist was needed. Fletcher Henderson stepped in. He's featured on ten sides here and shows himself to be as self-effacing, if a little subtler, than Williams. By the end of June, with a decent supply of material in the can, Walker released Bessie for a Southern tour. Her hit record had preceded her and the shows were sell-outs. During this tour, Bessie also discovered the emerging power of radio. Most shows were then transmitted `live' so, while earning a fee for performing, she promoted her records. The final two cuts on CD:A feature Bessie duetting with fellow blues singer Clara Smith. Bessie generally kept other blueswomen at bay, but Clara was an exception. Her voice here is plaintive and flexible, but Bessie dominates. Having mainly confined her to piano accompaniment, Columbia now began adding extra instruments. The first two tracks on CD:B, have the singer in the company of a decent clarinettist and pianist. Presumably Fletcher Henderson was needed elsewhere because he was back the next day. From Bessie's January 1924 sides, Frosty Mornin' Blues is surely a gem - its more traditional blues instrumentation, with Harry Reser on guitar, draws a performance of feeling from Bessie - once she and Reser accommodate to to the slow rhythm. Reser returned to help Bessie deliver an ironic interpretation of Easy Come Easy Go Blues. After this session, it was back to live work in Nashville. She was popular with both white and black audiences in the south, although they were, of course, segregated. Other black performers seem to have modified their acts for whites, cleaning them up if necessary. Not Bessie. She was in the vanguard of a generation of black performers which wouldn't conform to the `yassuh' stereotype.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Wondering about the remastering........2007-06-30

I guess I'm curious if JSP did their own transfers, or, as they do with some frequency these days, ripped off transfers from other companies. Frog Records has a tremendous Complete Bessie Smith series, featuring wonderful remasterings by J.R.T. Davies. But those are nearly $20 per cd. If they stole these versions, that might explain the reports of good sound....because the old Columbia cds are absolutely awful sonically.

5 out of 5 stars Carmel's opinion.......2007-05-13

Excellent sound quality of the earlier recordings of the most important of all blues singers.

5 out of 5 stars BESSIE SMITH-QUEEN OF THE BLUES. VOL 1........2007-05-09

AMAZON IS ONE OF VERY FEW OUTLETS THAT SELL CD'S ETC.FROM SOME OF THE OLD
BUT NOT FAMOUS ARTISTS, THAT MADE MUSIC WHAT IT IS TODAY. THIS ARTIST WAS AS THE TITLE IMPLIES, A BLUES SINGER FROM THE 1920'S WHO UNFORTUNATELY DIED VERY YOUNG BY TODAYS STANDARDS,BUT WHO PIONEERED FINE MUSIC. I WAS
ONLY INTRODUCED TO BESSIE BY AN OLD FRIEND RECENTLY, AND I GOT ONTO THE WEB TO FIND OUT ABOUT HER. THIS CD REPRESENTS EVERYTHING GOOD ABOUT 'THE BLUES' AND HAS BEEN REMASTERED PERFECTLY. ON THIS CD ACCOMPANYING BESSIE ARE OTHER ARTISTS INCLUDING LOUIS ARMSTRONG. FOR ANYONE WHO ENJOYS 'THE BLUES' THIS IS A MUST.

Music:

  1. Rarities
  2. Sings the Standards [Import]
  3. Sings the Winners [Original recording remastered]
  4. Some Cats Know
  5. Songbook: Cheek to Cheek [Import]
  6. Songbook: the Song Is You [Import]
  7. Standards
  8. Swing for Two Plus [Extra tracks] [Import]
  9. Take the "A" Train [Original recording remastered]
  10. The Best of Guy Lombardo: The Early Years

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