The Fabulous [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Digitally remastered reissue of her 1959 album in a digipak.12 tracks, all recorded with Geoff Love and his orchestra, including 'A Foggy Day In London Town', 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and 'Cry Me A River'. 1999 EMI Records release.

Tracks:

Don't Be That Way - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
In The Mood - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
Opus One - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
Cherokee - Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra
Non Stop Flight - Artie Shaw & His Orchestra
Casa Loma Stomp - Glen Gray & His Orchestra
Take The 'A' Train - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra
Marie - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
Minnie The Moocher - Cab Calloway & His Cotton Club Orchestra
American Patrol - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm - Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra
Back Bay Shuffle - Artie Shaw & His Orchestra
Cotton Tail - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra
A String Of Pearls - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
Boogie Woogie - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
Swingin' Uptown - Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra
Mary Had A Little Lamb - Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra
Flying Home - Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra
Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) Parts 1 & 2/Christopher Columbus - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Single Time Swing.......2007-05-29

This is jitterbug. The title SWING is confusing. There is East Coast swing, West Coast swing, etc. This is big band swing. Only for limited use in teaching swing.

Best I've Heard.......2002-07-11

I purchased several swing collections previously and they all had poor quality audio - they had not been cleaned up from the original recordings. This CD is MUCH cleaner and makes for an enjoyable experience.

Entertaining, but some tracks don't belong here.......2002-04-07

The main problem with this CD is the coupling of great tracks with fairly awful ones.

On the great side, you have Benny Goodman's rollicking "Don't Be That Way" and a song destined to kill live in "Sing Sing Sing." Tommy Dorsey's beautiful "Opus One" and lively "Boogie Woogie." Duke Ellington's signature "Take The 'A' Train." Artie Shaw's bouncing "Back Bay Shuffle." Glenn Miller's theme for jitterbuggers, "In The Mood."

Then there are the disappointments. The whitebread "Casa Loma Stomp" by Glen Grey. The cringe-inducing "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm" by Bunny Berigan. The extremely silly "Mary Had A Little Lamb" by Fletcher Henderson, which is especially disillusioning to hear when one considers that Henderson supplied a good many of Benny Goodman's hard swinging band arrangements!

We can at least be thankful that Kay Keiser and Hal Kemp didn't show up on this disc.

Swing Revival Met "Fabulous"-ly On RCA Big Band Set.......2001-01-14

RCA's "Fabulous Swing Collection" was released to exploit a national big band revival craze, led by groups like Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Brian Setzer's Orchestra and in full swing (pardon the pun) in 1998. That revival has cooled but this generous (19 songs, 65 minutes) set remains among the era's better one-disc compilations (all songs from RCA family labels) for now third-generation fans.

It may not have been all the classics revivalists danced to; two swingin' Louises (Prima and Jordan) recorded their jump, jive and wailin' big band tunes for Capitol and Decca Records, respectively. But many of the era's signature tunes are represented, sounding surprisingly warm in analog sound: Glenn Miller's anthemic "In The Mood," "String of Pearls," and "American Patrol," Benny Goodman's hard, wild swinging "Sing, Sing, Sing" (heard recently and famously in a cookie commercial but better in Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall concert), Cab Calloway's 1933 "Minnie The Moocher," which he performed nearly a half-century later in the first "Blues Brothers" film and here does in full-throated youthful yodel.

You also get seminal sides from Charlie Barnet ("Cherokee"), Tommy Dorsey ("Marie," "Opus One"), and Duke Ellington ("Take The 'A' Train," "Cotton Tail"). While these songs swing sweeter than 1998's martini-and-cigar crowd might have liked, "Fabulous" may well be among the few big band CDs a new fan would need. Longtime fans have these classics on the artists' original LPs (or more studious sets like Columbia's "16 Most Requested Big Band Themes") and can probably swing past it.

Good names but lacking energy.......2000-08-24

It has a good selection of songs but some of the songs are not performed with as much energy as I've heard on other CDs. Some of the songs are also slower versions of songs I love, like "In the Mood" and "Minnie the Moocher". Not a very good lindyhop CD.

Big Band Magic: The Sound of the Fabulous Forties

Average customer rating:

A stroll down memory lane
Super collection
AT LAST...
FANTASTIC COLLECTION!

Big Band Magic: The Sound of the Fabulous Forties
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Jasmine Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Great Records Of The Decade: 40's Hits, Vol. 1

ASIN: B000056V1C
Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

In The Mood - Glenn Miller
Stardust - Artie Shaw
Opus No.1 - Tommy Dorsey
I'm Beginning To See The Light - Harry James
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Les Brown
Jersey Bounce - Benny Goodman
Who Wouldn't Love You - Kay Kyser
Cherokee - Charlie Barnet
Let Me Off Uptown - Gene Krupa
Opus In Pastels - Stan Kenton
Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller
Take The 'A' Train - Duke Ellington
There, I've Said It Again - Vaughn Monroe
Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar - Will Bradley
Green Eyes - Jimmy Dorsey
Daddy - Sammy Kaye
I'll Get By - Harry James
Summit Ridge Drive - Artie Shaw
Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe - Woody Herman
Frenesi - Artie Shaw
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrews Sisters
On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Tommy Dorsey
Got A Date With An Angel - Skinnay Ennis

Tracks:

Boogie Woogie - Tommy Dorsey
Moonglow - Artie Shaw
Jukebox Saturday Night - Glenn Miller
Let's Dance - Benny Goodman
Sentimental Journey - Les Brown
You Made Me Love You - Harry James
Tangerine - Jimmy Dorsey
Marie - Tommy Dorsey
Begin The Beguine - Artie Shaw
I Can't Get Started - Bunny Berigan
Woodchopper's Ball - Woody Herman
Cow Cow Boogie - Freddy Slack
I'll Never Smile Again - Tommy Dorsey
Tuxedo Junction - Glenn Miller
And The Angels Sing - Benny Goodman
I've Heard That Song Before - Harry James
Down The Road A-Piece - Will Bradley
Why Don't You Do Right - Benny Goodman
At Last - Glenn Miller
Blues In The Night - Jimmie Lunceford
Heartaches - Ted Weems
Dream - The Pied Pipers
Tampico - Stan Kenton
Oh, What It Seemed To Be - Frankie Carle

Customer Reviews:

A stroll down memory lane.......2007-07-15

We bought this CD to play at a family reunion honoring my wife's 91-year-old mother, an 87-year-old uncle and two aunts of the same generation. The tunes brought back a lot of memories.

Super collection.......2007-03-18

All the best of the best original artists. Brings back a lot of memories. Sound and selection not to be equaled. No need of another collection.
R.P. Simeone

AT LAST..........2002-06-12

I absolutely LOVE and ENJOY this particular Collection. and I do enjoy the entirety of the Songs and Artists. Again "Bravo and Hurrah"for the excellent production of this music unit for the World and as well as myself to Listen to and Reflect to the: Good Ol'Days.

FANTASTIC COLLECTION!.......2001-08-08

Anyone interested in the 40's Big Band music will not be disappointed in these two CD's. They are terrific. Great sound, great music.

Average customer rating:

Great for teaching
Historic, danceable, and a bargain!
GRCD34
The Fabulous Ballroom Collection-Arthur Murray Orchestra
Older music for American Style Dancing

The Fabulous Ballroom Collection
Arthur Murray Orchestra
Manufacturer: RCA Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

(Rumba) Rumba Fantasy - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Samba) El Baich - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Tango) Red Petticoats - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Mambo) Tequila - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Rumba) Dansero - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Merengue) Bandolera - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
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(Rock 'N' Roll) You're A Heavenly Thing - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Samba) (La La) Colette - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Tango) Ole Guapa - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Mambo) The Speak Up Mambo - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
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(Merengue) Vem-Vem - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Mambo) Chivirico - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Waltz) It's A Big Wide Wonderful World - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Tango) Midnight Tango - The Arthur Murray Orchestra/Ray Carter
(Fox Trot) Deep Purple - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Rock 'N' Roll) When My Dreamboat Comes Home - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Cha-Cha) When We Do The Cha Cha Cha (Mi Musica Es Para Ti) - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Rumba) Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Merengue) The Fence (El Merengue Empaliza - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Mambo) Sway (Quien Sera) - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Samba) Anna - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer
(Tango) Uno! (One More Kiss) - The Arthur Murray TV Dance Orchestra/Bill Stagmeyer

Customer Reviews:

Great for teaching.......2007-05-29

It's rather old but the tempos are good. Music is fine. Very danceable.

Historic, danceable, and a bargain!.......2007-04-02

Arthur Murray (born Moses Teichman in 1895) became a franchising legend in the 30s and 40s as he sold rights to teach his "footstep" dance patterns across the United States. He opened his first franchised dance studio in 1938, and these numbered more than 3,500 at their peak. Following the Second World War, he put heavy emphasis on the "Latin American" dance steps that he adapted from several long visits to Cuba. Part of his genius was borrowing the "strict-tempo" dance rhythm ideas he heard from Victor Silvester and the best of the British dance bands. With the exception of a slight retard at the end of the song, a strict tempo made it easier for men to count their steps and help their partners look better.

The tempos - appropriate in 1960 - tend to be a little faster than current DanceSport preferences. With due respect to other esteemed reviewers, tracks 8 and 18 need not be labeled rock-n-roll. Try dancing West Coast Swing to track 8 and Lindy-hop to track 18 and your feet will feel oh so good! This collection is indeed a "fabulous" bargain at $11.99.

GRCD34.......2006-08-21

This is a very good collection of classic dance music by Arthur Murray Orchestras.

The Fabulous Ballroom Collection-Arthur Murray Orchestra.......2006-08-07

I ordered the CD in order to have a variety of music for dancing and will be using it. It is not as good as a couple of other CDs I ordered; however, it is more than passable.

Older music for American Style Dancing.......2006-03-31

I do not have this CD but I listened through the samples. It sounded like bunch of latin music with a little bit of standard music. However one thing that I will tell you about this CD is that if you are planning to dance any International style ballroom dancing, this CD is not for you. If you are dancing American style and enjoy old music from 50's buy it.

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Electric Guitar played by the Master

Fabulous Les Paul & Mary Ford
Les Paul , and Mary Ford
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000024VB
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

The Poor People Of Paris
Jura (I Swear I Love You)
Am I Blue
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away)
Goodnight, Irene
Makin' Whoopee!
Your Cheatin' Heart
East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
After You've Gone
'Deed I Do

Customer Reviews:

Electric Guitar played by the Master.......1998-06-13

This album, while not representative of the years when Les Paul and Mary Ford ruled the charts, captures some very tasty guitar playing. Les is of the school of music which says "if you want to deviate from the melody, you'd better have a better one!". Students of lead guitar and jazz improvisation would do well to study this album closely. The Master presents the electric guitar with practically every effect and treatment that made him famous, yet with a touch and sensitivity which shows his supreme artistry at its best. Mary's lush voice is only present occasionally, which is a pity.

Les Paul started the electric guitar fire. Lest we forget.

P.S. Amazon.com's database cannot decide whether Les Paul is a Jazz, Rock or Pop artist. Neither can I!

The Fabulous Baker Boys: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating:

Should have read the reviews before I scooped this one up

Good CD, but disappointing selection of songs from the movie

The Fabulous Baker Boys

Doesn't meet expectations

Where's the goods?

The Fabulous Baker Boys: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Dave Grusin
Manufacturer: Grp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Random Hearts: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

ASIN: B0000001O8
Release Date: 1989-09-25

Tracks:

Main Title From 'The Fabulous Baker Boys'
Welcome To The Road
Makin' Whoopee - Michelle Pfeiffer
Suzie & Jack
Shop Till You Bop
Soft On Me
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me - The Duke Ellington Orchestra
The Moment Of Truth
Moonglow - Benny Goodman Quartet
Lullaby Of Birdland - The Earl Palmer Trio
My Funny Valentine - Michelle Pfeiffer

Customer Reviews:

Should have read the reviews before I scooped this one up.......2007-07-10

Okay, the heart of the soundtrack music is on here, but the riffs that make the movie what it is not. This is a canned studio performance that doesn't bear any resemblance to the live feel of parts of the film.

If you just like the songs the way they'd be recorded, this CD might be okay. My preference would be to buy most of this material from the original artists if the soundtrack doesn't have the feel of the movie.

Good CD, but disappointing selection of songs from the movie.......2007-07-04

I was expecting a lot more vocal numbers and not so many instrumentals.

It is a very strange selection of songs from the movie.

The Fabulous Baker Boys.......2007-05-07

We've had The Fabulous Baker Boys video for over 15 years and always enjoyed the soundtrack. When I saw it for sale it was natural to want to have it for our car music system. Happily, it features the instrumentals rather than Michelle Pfeiffer (tho her singing wasn't bad, either).

Doesn't meet expectations.......2006-08-26

If you liked the movie, don't buy the soundtrack, because what you liked about the movie isn't on the soundtrack! Listening to the soundtrack left us frustrated and wondering where all the good music was!

Where's the goods?.......2006-04-23

It's been a long time since I purchased this Soundtrack(?)Album and since then I've p##sed-off about the lack of what's so good about the movie not being on this album. Where's all the tricky piano interludes including the jazz club gigs and Jeff's(of course it's not really his)solo stuff and the brothers singing Sweet Sixteen. But the worst of all is the total lack of Michelle's singing. From her audition and that incredible More Than You Know to her debut and Ten Cents a Dance to the montage of Can't Take My Eyes Off of You to the big time and The Look of Love. Where are they?

For that matter where's Michelle's album. Singers always want to be actors and actors be singers. This has got to be the first case of an actor who didn't want to be a singer and the real irony is this one's got a voice, one of soul and character.

So anyway, soundtrack albums usually are from the movie and rather than shorten the numbers they extended full versions and seldom leave you longing for what's not there. This is a very big exception. There appears to be material that's not from the original soundtrack. If I'm mistaken, shoot me, but I don't remember some of this stuff and it certainly wasn't what I was buying this CD to hear. It's sorta like the photo on the album, nice picture but it's not in the movie.

The two star rating isn't for the quality of the material on the album, it's for not filling the standard requirements of a soundtrack album. It leaves much to be desired.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Hot Stuff: The Greatest Hits

Average customer rating:

Fabulous Thunderbirds-Hot Stuff:Greatest Hits
Really three-and-a-half out of four on my scale, but...
Great Rock N' Roll!
Wonderful Collection Of Late T-Birds
T-BIRDS ARE PLAYING AT MY PROM!!!!

The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Hot Stuff: The Greatest Hits
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Fabulous Thunderbirds-Hot Stuff:Greatest Hits.......2007-07-06

This is a great album! This has all of their great hits.I highly recommend this album!

Really three-and-a-half out of four on my scale, but..........2006-01-05

Kim Wilson solo is even better! I saw him at a
blues club by the Virginia Beach oceanfront ten
years ago. He interacted well with the crowd and
slapped me five when he came into audience. But
'Fabulous' Thunderbirds is a stretch. Good or
better than Avg. would be sufficient!

Great Rock N' Roll!.......2005-10-22

The Fabulous Thunderbirds are what real Rock n' Roll is all about! This is a really good compilation, it hits all the high spots and is a joy to listen to. The sound is very good and everything about this compilation is just great. If you love good Rock, you need this!

Wonderful Collection Of Late T-Birds.......2005-08-22

HOT STUFF: THE GREATEST HITS is a wonderful collection of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' later material, which combined their Texas R&B with a Memphis funk style to create a blend which succeeded in crossing over to rock radio. You should buy this anthology and the first four CDs first to start your Fabulous Thunderbirds collection.

T-BIRDS ARE PLAYING AT MY PROM!!!!.......2005-02-01

What I just found out today was some of the best news I have ever heard. The T-birds are playing at my prom! This will be the best night of my lifee!!

Two Classic Albums from The Limeliters: The Slightly Fabulous Limeliters and Sing Out!

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Limeliters:Slightly Fabulous Limeliters and Sing Out!
Wonderful
Serendipity!
Youth can return, in your mind!
The Limeliters Are GREAT! Really, I'm Not Exaggerating!

Two Classic Albums from The Limeliters: The Slightly Fabulous Limeliters and Sing Out!
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Release Date: 1998-04-21

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Western Wind
Medley: Hard Traveler/Mount Zion
Lass From The Low Country
Gunslinger
Curina
Vicki Dougan
Aravan, Aravan
Whistling Gypsy
The Time Of Man
Harry Pollitt
Hard Ain't It Hard
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Jehosephat
Everywhere I Look This Mornin'
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Product Description

1. Western Wind
2. Hard Traveler giMount Zion
3. Lass From The Low Country
4. Gunslinger
5. Curina
6. Vicki Dougan
7. Aravan, Aravan
8. Whistling Gypsy
9. Time Of Man, The
10. Harry Pollitt
11. Hard Ain't It Hard
12. Mama Don't 'Low
13. Jehosephat
14. Everywhere I Look This Mornin'
15. Pretty Far Out
16. Lion And The Lamb, The
17. Golden Bell
18. Wayfaring Stranger, A
19. Charmin' Betsy
20. Gilgarry Mountain (Darlin' Sportin' Jenny)
21. Marvin
22. Little Land, The
23. Joy Across The Land
24. Gotta Travel On

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Limeliters:Slightly Fabulous Limeliters and Sing Out!.......2007-01-12

The quality of the CD was great, better sounds than the original records. I have bought several of these double albums and will buy more. They are a great value.

Wonderful.......2007-01-12

I enjoyed this record as a child growing up during the Sixties. I feel that the Limeliters were on of the greatest folk groups of the era.

Serendipity!.......2007-01-09

To find these albums, together with "Tonight in Person." How did I live so long without hearing of these deservedly-titled "classics?" These are extremely accomplished musicians, well-crafted productions, and in concept and execution merge right into the rare Brilliant Lane. Instant treasures and will be often and long played.

Youth can return, in your mind!.......2006-11-12

I purchased my first record (a 45) in 1955. I was 8 years old. It was Bill Haley and the Comets playing "See you later Alligator". Since that date I have acquired a lot of music on vinyl albums, CDs, DVDs, and a real small collection of audio tapes.

I've been in the Data Processing/computer industry since 1965. I find putting music from the Limeliters, 4 Preps, and so many others on my iPod and listening to it at work, keeps me relaxed.

All of the 30s, 40, 50, 60s, music is where I'm at. There have been a few artists in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and into the new century that I also like. My iPod has quite a range with it's 1200 songs. I didn't get a larger one because I also listen to the music while riding my Honda Valkyrie motorcycle cruiser. I did a 3600 mile trip in July 2006. The music made the trip even more spacial, special, and feeling, I am a Free Spirit!

The Limeliters Are GREAT! Really, I'm Not Exaggerating!.......2006-09-01

Hey, have you heard this "new group", The Limeliters. Boy, are they good! Actually, they've been around for 40 or more years! But, they are just as "fresh" and "new" as 40 years ago! You gotta get this one! :o) Email is gourmet72141@yahoo.co

Fabulous Fifties Divas Sing Their Hard-To-Find Hits

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Lots of lost 45's (and maybe even 78's) in this terrific new collection from Canada's Hit Parade records
Give this one a try also

Fabulous Fifties Divas Sing Their Hard-To-Find Hits
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ASIN: B000ERU6HG
Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

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Cross Over The Bridge - Patti Page
Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney
Tra La La - Georgia Gibbs (CD Debut)
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Love And Marriage - Dinah Shore
Mr. Wonderful - Sarah Vaughan (Rare on CD)
Make Yourself Comfortable - Sarah Vaughan
I'm In Love Again - April Stevens
Sweet Violets - Jane Turzy (CD Debut)
Mockin' Bird Hill - Les Paul & Mary Ford
Joey - Betty Madigan (CD Debut)
That's All I Want From You - Jaye P. Morgan
The Longest Walk - Jaye P. Morgan
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me - Karen Chandler (Rare on CD)
Let Me Go, Lover! - Teresa Brewer
A Tear Fell - Teresa Brewer
If I Give My Heart To You - Denise Lor (CD Debut)
How Important Can It Be? - Joni James
I Understand - June Valli (CD Debut)
Blue Star (The Medic Theme) - Felicia Sanders
Suddenly There's A Valley - Gogi Grant
We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn

Album Description

Remember when "diva" was a mantle of honor bestowed on only the finest singers, the grandest dames of song, rather than just the latest streetcorner chanteuse? During the early 1950's, the big bands were winding down and rock 'n' roll was revving up. Meantime, many former "girl singers" stepped off the bandstand and into the spotlight as soloists, and the great age of the diva began. Names like "Patti Page," "Teresa Brewer," or "Dinah Shore" evoked not just a popular song or an alluring look, but a voice - fascinating, unique, and timeless. For those talented women, "diva" was more than a mere marketing tool, it was a well-earned title.

For their debut release, Hit Parade Records presents a delightful, distaff tour through those wonderful years. This 61-minute disc overflows with 23 gems from the finest female singers of the decade digitally remastered for the highest quality sound!

Hit Parade Records is a new Canadian label dedicated to finding, restoring, and preserving lost treasures like these. Hit Parade was assisted by the same creative folks who lovingly compile those great Eric CD's - including Greg Adams, whose detailed liner notes will fascinate you as you listen to all the Fabulous Fifties Divas! And, don't miss Hit Parade's manly companion album, Fabulous Fifties Crooners.

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Lots of lost 45's (and maybe even 78's) in this terrific new collection from Canada's Hit Parade records.......2007-01-26

If you are over the age of 60 I am sure you would remember most of them. As far as I know the vast majority of these tunes have been out of print for decades. In 2006, Hit Parade records based in Ontario, Canada released this marvelous collection entitled "Fabulous 50's Divas Sing Their Hard To Find Hits". For collectors this is a virtual treasure trove of classic 1950's pop tunes. And even though I have been collecting for more than 40 years now there were around ten songs I had never even heard before. I had an awful lot of fun just sampling many of these tunes for the very first time.
Now there certainly are some mighty big hits among the nearly two dozen tunes that appear on this disc. Perhaps my favorite is Patti Page's 1954 #2 smash "Cross Over The Bridge". I doubt that Sarah Vaughn was capable of making a bad record. You will find two of her memorable hits on this disc including her rendition of "Mr. Wonderful" as well as the flirtatious "Make Yourself Comfortable" that also made the Top Ten in 1954. And of course the great Teresa Brewer had any number of big hits in those days. You will find both "Let Me Go, Lover" and "A Tear Fell" included as well.
As I mentioned earlier, "Fabulous 50's Divas Sing Their Hard To Find Hits" also includes about a dozen songs that had virtually disappeared years ago and were impossible to find anywhere at any price. Among these is the original version of "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" which was a #5 hit for one Karen Chandler on the old Coral label back in 1952. And then there is Jaye P. Morgan's "The Longest Walk" from 1955. Somewhere in the deep recesses of my mind I remember hearing that one when I was a kid but I had not heard this song for over 40 years! You will also find hits by great female vocalists like June Valli, Rosemary Clooney and Gogi Grant and many others. And in the category of "hidden gems" I would recommend to you track 21 "Blue Star(The "Medic" Theme)" by Felicia Sanders, a cabaret singer I had never even heard of. That one just might be the best song in the entire collection. "Fabulous 50's Divas Sing Their Hard To Find Hits" concludes with the legendary British songstress Vera Lynn belting out her 1953 hit version of the great World War II classic "We'll Meet Again". It doesn't get much better than that!
For those who might be concerned that these might be cheap re-recordings let me assure you that these are all the original hit versions you would remember from the radio. Also included is a neat 8 page booklet with information on all of these fine ladies as well as the Billboard chart information on each and every one of these tunes. "Fabulous 50's Divas Sing Their Hard To Find Hits' was a great addition to my collection. I eagerly look forward to more releases from this label. If you love this music, it would be a great addition to your library as well. Highly recommended.

Give this one a try also.......2006-07-03

Another gem from the people at Eric Records, home of the Hard to Find series. As with the Crooners CD this one has excellent sound quality; better than the compliation and individual artist CD's that I already own.
A great selection of arists and songs with mostly big hits from the 50-55 era including two songs that I have never before found on any CD - "If I Give My Heart to You" by Denise Lor and "I Understand" by June Valli.
Being a child of the 50's and 60's and being around to witness the birth of Rock 'n' Roll, I have always been a collector of the Rock music of the era. However, I have now found a new appreciation for the early 50's music of my parents and it's great to have series such as these to help me relive the old songs.
There are still lots of songs out there that are not available on CD so I hope that this series will continue.

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Fab T-Birds are Tuff Enuff
An Excellent Blues-Rock record, music for the working man
An Excellent Bar Band - A Mediocre Recording
A great Cd

Tuff Enuff
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000266G
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Tuff Enuff
Tell Me
Look At That, Look At That
Two Time My Lovin
Amnesia
Wrap It Up
True Love
Why Get Up
I Don't Care
Down At Antones

Customer Reviews:

Fab T-Birds are Tuff Enuff.......2006-03-19

I originally bought the cd when it came out back in the eighties but lost it when my mustang got stolen. I have been looking for the cd ever since. If you like blues rock & roll you will love the thunderbirds tuff enuff. Excellent buy any time. Long live blues and rock & roll.

An Excellent Blues-Rock record, music for the working man.......2003-06-21

One of the best blues based rock albums ever made. Jimmie Vaughan's guitar matched with Kim Wilson's vocal and blues harp makes one hell of a cd, I own this one on vinyl as well.

An Excellent Bar Band - A Mediocre Recording.......2000-09-21

With the release of the single `Tuff Enuff' in 1986, the Fabulous Thunderbirds earned the public's attention. The song is a high energy bass-thumping R&B number with an unforgettable shimmering rhythm guitar - great Texas roadhouse blues. The album `Tuff Enuff' is a collection of blues, rock & roll, and R&B - excellent bar music. Unfortunately, in this case, the fervor of a live act (especially after two of three beers) doesn't translate well during the recording session. The Fabulous Thunderbirds are a legitimate blues band, but nothing here matches the vigor of the title song. Producer Dave Edmunds attempts to cover the band's shortcomings with "speed playing." `Amnesia,' `True Love,' `I Don't Care' and `Down At Antones' are played at what seems like 100 MPH. What's the purpose in playing 8 and 12-bar blues at breakneck speed? Fast may get the crowd on the dance floor in front of the band "live," but the muscle and exhilaration just isn't here.

A great Cd.......2000-07-07

I first listened to this CD when is was 17 years old and I was blown away. This is a good way to get introduced to the blues. The title track is rockin and a songs such as "Look at That, Look at That", "Wrap it Up", and Two Time My Loving, can stand up against any other songs to come out during the 80's. In an era where hair bands were everywhere this no nonsense band struck gold with this release. Some people know the T-Birds as the band with Stevie Ray Vaughns brother in it but they were much more than that. They are still together minus Jimmie but this is the one where everything clicked

Fabulous Fifties Crooners Sing Their Hard-to-Find Hits

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Enjoy once again some of the finest male vocal performances of the pre-rock and roll era!
Give this one a try

Fabulous Fifties Crooners Sing Their Hard-to-Find Hits
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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

Something's Gotta Give - Sammy Davis, Jr.
A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
When It's Sleepy Time Down South - Louis Armstrong
I Apologize - Billy Eckstine
A Blossom Fell - Nat King Cole
Somewhere Along The Way - Nat King Cole
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Here - Tony Martin
No Arms Can Ever Hold You (No Other Arms) - Pat Boone (Rare on CD)
Wanted - Perry Como
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Hold My Hand - Don Cornell
It's Almost Tomorrow - Snooky Lanson (CD Debut)
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Till We Two Are One - Georgie Shaw (Rare on CD)
Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Jack Owens (CD Debut)
The Bible Tells Me So - Nick Noble (CD Debut)
He - Al Hibbler (Rare on CD)
Crying In The Chapel - Rex Allen (Rare on CD)
The Shifting, Whispering Sands - Rusty Draper (Rare on CD)
This Ole House - Stuart Hamblen (Rare on CD)
Caribbean - Mitchell Torok (Rare on CD)
Gambler's Guitar - Rusty Draper (Rare on CD)

Album Description

Legend has it that back in the good old days, men were men - strong, silent, and true. By that measure, crooners were a new breed of man. This suave generation of stylists were born in the halcyon, pre-war days of Rudy Vallee, Bing Crosby, and a young Frank Sinatra, and they were masculine to their core. But, they were sensitive, too, and ladies swooned at the sound of their velvet voices. By the early 1950's, the crooner was king.

Soon, rockers like Elvis Presley super-charged the crooner mystique and made millions, driving the traditional crooners from the airwaves. But, before that happened, countless crooning classics were committed to wax. Now, Hit Parade Records presents 23 of these manly gems on one CD. Every single one of these songs was a Top 40 hit, and no less than 14 were Top 10 - including two #1 smashes! Each rare track has been digitally remastered for the highest quality sound and is presented in its original single version - just the way you heard them on the radio. Over 66 minutes of terrific vintage music.

Hit Parade Records is a new Canadian label dedicated to finding, restoring, and preserving lost treasures like these. Hit Parade was assisted by the same creative folks who lovingly compile those great Eric CD's - including Greg Adams, whose detailed liner notes will fascinate you as you listen to all the Fabulous Fifties Crooners! And, don't miss Hit Parade's feminine companion album, Fabulous Fifties Divas.

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Enjoy once again some of the finest male vocal performances of the pre-rock and roll era! .......2007-01-29

In the days immediately preceding the dawn of rock and roll the great vocalists ruled the airwaves. Female artists like Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Dinah Shore and Sarah Vaughn were making memorable records in those years. And there was certainly no dearth of talented male vocalists during that era. Canada's Hit Parade records has released a splendid collection of nearly two dozen of the tunes by the best male vocalists of the early to mid 1950's. "Fabulous Fifties Crooners Sing Their Hard To Find Hits" features big hits by legendary singers like Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., Billy Eckstine and Perry Como to name but a few. In addition, you will find a number of hit records by lesser known artists that have been long out of print and virtually impossible to find anywhere. If you are into the that classic pop sound then this disc is certainly for you.
"Fabulous Fifties Crooners Sing Their Hard To Find Hits" kicks off with the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. belting out his fabulous rendition of "Something's Gotta Give". And who will ever forget the vocal genius of the late, great Nat King Cole? Enjoy once again a pair of his best loved tunes with "A Blossom Fell" from early 1955 and "Somewhere Along The Way" from the summer of '52. One of my personal favorites from this era has to be Billy Eckstine's moving "I Apologize". In addition you will find a pair of hits from one of the most popular and prolific artists of that decade, Eddie Fisher. Both "Turn Back The Hands of Time" and "Wish You Were Here" were huge hits in the early 1950's. And I also enjoyed hearing Perry Como's extremely hard to find recording of "Wanted". What a great song!
But for me, what makes "Fabulous Fifties Crooners Sing Their Hard To Find Hits" so interesting and so much fun is the opportunity to sample so many of the songs that have simply been unavailable for decades. Remember Rex Allen? To millions of Americans, Rex was the familiar voice of many of the Walt Disney television shows. Rex Allen also made some terrific records as evidenced by his version of "Crying In The Chapel" from 1953.
Snooky Lanson was the star of the popular television show "Your Hit Parade" during these years. It was great to hear his version of "It's Almost Tomorrow" which is also included here. Also included in this collection are tunes by Don Cornell, Rusty Draper, Tony Martin and Al Martino. Without a doubt, my very favorite song on this disc has to be the great Al Hibbler's recording of "He" from 1955. Although the McGuire Sisters and the Righteous Brothers released pretty fair versions of this tune, neither can hold a candle to Al Hibbler's version. I actually prefer this song to "Unchained Melody", the tune he is best known for.
So there you have it....another terrific release from Hit Parade records!
"Fabulous Fifties Crooners Sing Their Hard To Find Hits" is a real keeper.
Whether you are a collector or someone who simply enjoys this type of music you should snap this one up right away. You will find an informative eight page booklet with information on the artists and chart data on each of the songs. The remastering job is first rate and each and every song is the original hit recording. I look forward with great anticipation to future releases from Hit Parade records. Highly recommended!

Give this one a try.......2006-07-03

I was a bit hesitant to order this CD from an unknown Canadian source even though it was featured on a trusted site - Eric Records, home of the Hard to Find series.
After listening to this CD I was wrong to be hesitant, this is a great CD! The sound quality is terrific especially considering that the oldest recording dates back to 1951. I noted that the Producers, Bill Buster, Tom Daly, and Mark Mathews were the same people responsible for the Hard to Find series; that explains the excellent sound quality.
Although most, if not all, of the selections are available on other compliations or individual artist CD's, the sound quality on this CD is better than or equal to the sound quality of those CD's.
A highly enjoyable CD and recommended, not just for the older guys like me who grew up with these tunes, but for anyone who enjoys good music.
Keep them coming!

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