Butterfly Kisses & Bedtime Prayers

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
There is nothing subtle about Butterfly Kisses & Bedtime Prayers. Those given to sentimentality and open weeping at Hallmark commercials and episodes of Seventh Heaven are in for a treat from Bob Carlisle, along with several guest artists. The title cut, a ballad about Daddy's little girl on her wedding day, is sure to put a knot in your throat and a tear in your eye. The remainder of the album--a blend of modern and traditional lullabies--celebrates the joy and wonder of parenthood through pop-styled versions of "Mozart's Lullaby," "Jesus Loves Me," and "Edelweiss," along with a few Carlisle originals. Vocally, he often sounds moved nearly to tears himself, and while his mellow tones are deeper and more multifaceted, his pull-on-the-heartstrings approach is akin to that of consummate oversinger Michael Bolton. In other words, this is not a recording for everyone. But for those who believe more is more, this is perfect musical accompaniment to the overwhelming pride, love, and gratitude for one's child. --Paige La Grone

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Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Butterfly Kisses
  • Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace)
  • The Strength of this Collection is the Lyrics
  • Butterfly Kisses
  • Simply Awesome
Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace)
Bob Carlisle
Manufacturer: Benson
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000058R
Release Date: 1997-05-13

Tracks:

  1. Butterfly Kisses
  2. You Must Have Been An Angel
  3. Man Of His Word
  4. On My Way To Paradise
  5. One Man Revival
  6. Mighty Love
  7. Living Water
  8. It Is Well With My Soul
  9. On My Knees
  10. I'm Gonna Be Ready
  11. Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Butterfly Kisses.......2006-09-07

I first heard "Butterfly Kisses" in the car with my mom. i was about 7 or 8. i am now 13 and this song still has the power to draw tears to my eyes. Bob Carlise is a wonderful singer to begin with and his songs are very powerful. I WOULD MOST STROGLY ADVISE YOU TO BUY THIS CD. I guarunte it will touch you.

5 out of 5 stars Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace).......2005-04-03

I was driving when I first heard the song Butterfly Kisses as a father of a beautiful daughter the tears rolled down my cheers in a way that no other song has. I went an brought the album as soon as i could found a music shop. Seven years later the songs still sound fresh and every time I hear Butterfly Kisses my heart beats a little faster and it reminds of how lucky I am to have a beautiful little girl. I also take every little kiss that she gives me and keep it my heart.

4 out of 5 stars The Strength of this Collection is the Lyrics.......2004-07-25

When Bob Carlisle's album, "Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)" went toward the top of the charts in 1997 - it was a major surprise. This Christian Contemporary album came out of left field to generate some significant sales. Much of the success of this album was propelled by the title song "Butterfly Kisses". Carlisle puts together a nice album of some Christian tunes with some very good songwriting that was a refreshing change from the ever dominant "alternative music" landscape.

Out of the gate, I think it is some powerful songwriting that gives the strength to this album. To be objective here, Bob Carlisle is a nice vocalist, but I don't think he does much to distinguish himself as a great vocalist. He is good enough to carry out the lyrics that he wrote - and that's good enough for this collection. Carlisle's work does show a nice amount of diversity in the instrumentals that inject some nice moments into what could have been an ballads album. While this is a nice effort and certainly the collection has its moments where it justifies why it was able to make a print on the 1997 music landscape - I still wouldn't go as far as to say this is a Hall of Fame album.

The title track, "Butterfly Kisses" tells the story of a father's relationship with his daughter. This song was the most successful and has probably made a permament mark in terms of being a song that will be a staple at weddings and Sweet 16 parties. This is a song that really makes use of metaphors (i.e. 'to perfume and makeup from ribbons and curls"). "Butterfly Kisses" is included as the first and last song and there are some suttle differences between the two versions (the latter is a 'live' version). One of these differences is when "All the precious time..." is sung about 3:15 into the song, you will hear stronger percussion on the later 'live' version of the song. Carlisle has definitely rode the wave with the success of this song. He has used the title song on 2 other albums. In fact, this album was originally released as "Shades of Grace". As the song "Butterfly Kisses" gained momentum, the "Shades of Grace" collection was repackaged as "Butterfly Kisses" and the order of all of the songs was reshuffled as well.

The Christian Contemporary framework on this album is present on every track of this album. There are songs on the collection that do have a late 1970's adult contemporary feel to it in terms of the sound. This is demonstrated on the tracks "You Must Have Been a Angel" and "I'm Gonna Be Ready". These two songs are two of the stronger tracks on the album as well. The later track features a great duet with Bryan Duncan - who is also a well known voice in the Christian Contemporary music scene. (I like the reference to Bob Carlisle as "Bobby C" in the song). The song "On My Way to Paradise" almost has a Michael McDonald - especially with the background vocals. "One Man Revival" and "It is Well with My Soul" are nice songs that are solid Christian Contemporary Songs - if you listen closely, you might get the feel of a (very) light carribean sound in the background of each of these songs.

The song "Man of His Word" is one of those songs that has brilliant lyrics. In this song Carlisle tells the story of a preacher and his relationship with his family over 50 years. The song discusses three periods: 1944 when the preacher met his wife, 1964 when the Vietnam War would divide the family, and 1994 when the preacher is on his deathbed. This is some very powerful stuff and shows how the strength of the lyrics can carry the song.

Finally the song, "On My Knees" is another nice song. This song does have a Gospel feel to it. It doesn't have a Gospel Chorus on it, but it could have easily had one. This is one track on the album where the lyrics don't carry it, but the music and surprisingly, Carlisle's vocals prove to be the real strength of this song.

The liner notes are solid in that the lyrics are included to all of the songs - as well as the songwriting and musician credits. As mentioned above, this album does fall short of being a "Hall of Fame" album. While I do think there is some brilliant songwriting, this is a tough album to get into for long periods of time. The things that are nice about this album are probably found on many of Christian Contemporary (or for that matter Adult Contemporary) albums. Clearly, it will be the strength of some powerful lyrics that will be what this album has to offer. It was a shame it didn't get the mainstream radio airplay to back the solid sales of this album. As a result, this is a solid album - and even if you aren't a Christian Contemporary music fan, you may find this collection enjoyable.

5 out of 5 stars Butterfly Kisses.......2004-01-25

Although the album Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)is overall a very average CD, I give it fives stars because of Butterfly Kisses. My dad bought this CD about 3-4 years ago when I was around six years old. I am now ten years old.

Butterfly Kisses is a song about a father's love for his daughter. As it goes through the stages of his daughter's life, it shows that even when she is a teenager and the line goes, "I still love you daddy but I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time" how she still has an unconditional love for him. The piano is beautiful and I simply love the sounds of hirls and boys laughing on the playground in the beginning. All the words are beautiful in Butterfly Kisses.

I can't say I love the CD as a whole, but Butterfly Kisses is such an amazing song. Bob has an incredible voice. Note: He is more of a gospel religious singer, if you don't really go for that genre of music than maybe buy a single CD for just Butterfly Kisses. The other song I like on this CD is Must Have Been An Angel.

Buy this CD for if anything, only Butterfly Kisses. It is that much of a wonderful song.

I highly recommend Butterfly Kisses (entire cd or single cd) as a gift from a father to daughter, daughter to father, or a wedding gift. Butterfly Kisses has become me and my dad's song.

Please check out my other reviews in the games, books, and Cd's section. Thanks! And again, listen to Butterfly Kisses.

5 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome.......2003-07-17

Bob Carlie and his butterfly kisses tune is certanitly one the best tunes to be played at wedding's, and it was not also a " Pop" hit but also ranked high on the the Contempary Gospel charts as well. The other songs included on this CD are simply the best.
Suicide Notes & Butterfly Kisses
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Synyster Gates is God!
  • AWESOME!
  • The Never Ending Story
  • Defines the message: I you can't beat them, you might as well join them...
  • i enjoy it.
Suicide Notes & Butterfly Kisses
Atreyu
Manufacturer: Victory Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066JH2
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

  1. A Song For The Optimists
  2. Dilated
  3. Ain't Love Grand
  4. Living Each Day Like You're Already Dead
  5. Deanne The Arsonist
  6. Someone's Standing On My Chest
  7. At Least I Know I'm A Sinner
  8. Tulips Are Better
  9. A Vampire's Lament
  10. Lip Gloss And Black

Album Description

Sorrow, regret and revenge procreate in a dark lonely corner of your heart. It's that little piece of yourself that you try and hide from seeing the light of day. Southern California's Atreyu thrives on that darkness.

Taking a new direction in the world of metal they fluidly balance sinister metal riffs with technical, finger tapping cadences. Their blend of soothing vocal harmonies lull you into a state of momentary bliss, until your dreams are abruptly shattered by a menacing growl so fierce it will make you want to impale your delicate face with any object within arm's reach. Atreyu represents the perfect hybrid of hardcore, emo and metal.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Synyster Gates is God! .......2007-04-02

I'm a huge Avenged Sevenfold Fan. While i was searching the net for A7X stuff, i came across this cd of Atreyu's. I've only heard 2 of their songs so far from Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses. The songs are Lip Gloss and Black and At least i know i'm a sinner. I like Atreyu a lot. So the thing is if u like Avenged Sevenfold, u'll enjoy listening to this band. I thought Atreyu was gonna be one of those bands where they have no rhytym and all they do is scream. BOY WAS I WRONG. Lip Gloss and Black is a great song. I love the intro. I'm gonna listen to more Atreyu songs. Atreyu is one of those bands who will always surprise you, no matter what u listen to. Thats wat they have in common with Avenged Sevenfold. Its visa versa also. If u are an Atreyu fan and nvr listened to Avenged Sevenfold. I luv the way Atreyu mixes punk wit metal along with screamo.U dont know what u r missing. I nvr used to like metal till these bands came. So if u're an A7X fan, do yourself a favor and get this cd and visa versa.

5 out of 5 stars AWESOME!.......2007-02-19

This. Is. Amazing. I bought it several months ago, but just now got around to reviewing it. (I'm kind of lazy on the reviewing.) Anyway, it's completely awesome. The vocals are superb, ranging from melodic and beautiful to deep, guttural growls, adding a bit of unpredictability to the album. Some of the songs do sound a bit similar the first time through; however, after listening to it a few times you can pick out the differences, and some of the songs sound extremely different from one another. The accompaniment is remarkable, and the lyrics are...wonderful. I'd have to say that my favorite tracks are At Least I Know I'm A Sinner and Lip Gloss And Black. This CD will have you alternately screaming along and with tears flowing down your cheeks. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars The Never Ending Story.......2007-01-27

This Is A Great Metalcore C.D.,Yep
1 A Song For The Optimists.
REAL heavy There Is Alot More Screaming Than Singing,
(There Is Only 1 Part W/ Singing)
2 Dilated.
One of The Best Songs,REAL Heavy But Not AS Heavy (More Singing)
3 Ain't Love Grand?
More Towards The Melodical Side (More Singing Again)
4 Living Each Day Like Your Already Dead.
I Don't Really Listen to This Song Alot It's Not Bad Just not Real good
5 Deanne The Arsonist.
Most Cussing
6 Someone's Standing On My Chest.
Heavy Explicit I Don't Know
7 @ Least I Know I'm a Sinner.
A Song That Is NOT About Hating God
8 Tulips Are Better
Also A Little More Melodical
9 A Vampire's Lament
Heavyist/Mellow I Like The Part Where Alex
Changes From An As I Lay Dying- Like Vocalist,
To Singing To A Clean Guitar Ballad
10 Lip Gloss and Black
ONLY song On the WHOLE C.D. W/ A Chorus The Most mellow
It Sounds A Bit Like "Never Too Far Gone" From The EXTREMLY
Old "Visions E.P." This Has A Longer Clean Chorus
And An As I Lay Dying Verse And A Melodical Guitar Solo
Exept This Has A Beutiful Piano Outro.
Note:The Visions E.P. is Avalabile On Limewire So NOW you Can Have
EVERYTHING Atreyu Has Released

1 out of 5 stars Defines the message: I you can't beat them, you might as well join them..........2006-05-26

As times have passed, metalcore has been one of my least favorite genres in music. One of the worst metalcore bands ever is Atreyu. This is their debut and is the one that annoys me the most. Atreyu's fans are a bunch of depressed teenagers who find this heavy and probably have never heard of Slayer or Morbid Angel. I rest this case...

I can't describe how juvenile the lyrics are! Here's an example from the single "Lip Gloss and Black"(with irregular capalization to make it seem dumber): "IF I GAve YOu ENouGH PRetTY WOrdS... COulD YOu PAinT A PIctURe OF US THat WOrkS..." *whiney sung parts* *chorus* *lousy guitar solo* *return screaming* "I WIll KIss EVerY SCar, ANd WEep YOu ARe NOt ALonE... THen I'Ll SHow YOu THat PLacE IN MY CHesT WHerE MY HEarT STilL TRieS TO BEat... ARen'T YOu TIreD OF BEinG WEak?" *whiney sung parts* *chorus* *filler breakdown moment*

Now to the vocals. OH MY FU**ING GOD!!! Who though this Alex Varkatzas idiot was good?! I mean come on! He barks like a dog with Tourettes syndrome, screams like he's getting dunked in a toilet(by a childhood bully which inspired the band's lyrics) and sings like a whiney child! The vocals are probably the worst part of the band! I'm not in the mood to talk about the instrumental talent as it sucks too.

So all in all Atreyu are another band in a crappy and oversaturated genre. And thus says The Metal Master_92...

4 out of 5 stars i enjoy it........2006-05-09

ive not really listened to much metal in a while, i love music, (mainly hip-hop, the good kind.) but recently ive found myself listening to metal again, and i had previouslly never heard of this group....i LOVE this group. probably the punk influences grab me the most, as i used to be an avid punk fan and any music that draws from the energy that punk has is gonna be good in my book.

what this album also does is combine the heavyness of metal with punks energy and uplifiting chords, and a not too bad drummer (ive heard better, think "atomship"). not to mention the vocals...

i have nothing against screaming, but if a band doesnt have melodic vocals to add variety to the music, i hate it. it just gets boring (think will haven). atreyu stays exciting through the whole cd, i never get bored. its a great album. buy it.
Butterfly Kisses & Bedtime Prayers
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent CD
  • butterfly kisses !
  • Brings tears to my eyes
  • Not what I expected
  • Beautiful!
Butterfly Kisses & Bedtime Prayers
Bob Carlisle
Manufacturer: Benson
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000058L
Release Date: 1998-01-27

Tracks:

  1. Tick Tock Times
  2. Rock- A- Bye Baby
  3. Butterfly Kisses
  4. Hush- A- Bye
  5. Edelweiss
  6. What Child Is This
  7. Mozart's Lullaby
  8. Your Love Has Made Me Real
  9. Go To Sleep
  10. Angels Are All Around
  11. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star / Baa Baa Black Sheep
  12. Before I Knew Your Name
  13. Jesus Loves Me
  14. Slumber Song ( Brahm's Lullaby )
  15. Goodnight

Amazon.com

There is nothing subtle about Butterfly Kisses & Bedtime Prayers. Those given to sentimentality and open weeping at Hallmark commercials and episodes of Seventh Heaven are in for a treat from Bob Carlisle, along with several guest artists. The title cut, a ballad about Daddy's little girl on her wedding day, is sure to put a knot in your throat and a tear in your eye. The remainder of the album--a blend of modern and traditional lullabies--celebrates the joy and wonder of parenthood through pop-styled versions of "Mozart's Lullaby," "Jesus Loves Me," and "Edelweiss," along with a few Carlisle originals. Vocally, he often sounds moved nearly to tears himself, and while his mellow tones are deeper and more multifaceted, his pull-on-the-heartstrings approach is akin to that of consummate oversinger Michael Bolton. In other words, this is not a recording for everyone. But for those who believe more is more, this is perfect musical accompaniment to the overwhelming pride, love, and gratitude for one's child. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD.......2005-09-30

This is a very nice CD for all ages. My daughter loves this and we dont mind her listening to this cd.

5 out of 5 stars butterfly kisses !.......2005-07-16

butterfly kisses is a song that is a true song.it is a easy song to sing.i love that song.

5 out of 5 stars Brings tears to my eyes.......2004-02-13

This CD has become my favorite lullaby CD. The first day I got it I must of listened to the entire CD 3 times. It just makes me cry when I hear the music and look at my infant daughter knowing she is going to grow up and not be this small forever.

4 out of 5 stars Not what I expected.......2004-02-09

This is overall a great cd, but for one thing... I bought it mainly for the Butterfly Kisses song, but to my great disappointmnent the version on this cd is not the really deep and powerful one we always hear on the radio. It's much lighter and kind of wimmpy, I thought. Defintely not as good as the version I was expecting.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2003-05-09

Bob Carlisle has a beautiful voice! His song Butterfly Kisses is very touching and very beautiful. It made me think of my childhood days with my grandfather. A lot of good memories.
Butterfly Kisses
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Singer Name on Duet Daddy's Little Girl/Butterfly Kisses
  • Confusion
  • Furthermore
  • Jeff Carson
  • TO DJ WILD BILL
Butterfly Kisses
Jeff Carson
Manufacturer: Curb Special Markets
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000DGM
Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

  1. Butterfly Kisses
  2. Here's The Deal
  3. She's The One
  4. Do It Again
  5. Try Bein' Me
  6. If You Wanna Get To Heaven
  7. The Stone
  8. Hangin By A Thread
  9. As One As Two Can Get
  10. Cheatin' On Her Heart
  11. Today I Started Loving You Again
  12. Butterfly Kisses/Daddy's Little Girl

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Singer Name on Duet Daddy's Little Girl/Butterfly Kisses.......2006-01-06

The name of the singer on the cd butterfly kisses who sings the song "Daddy's Little Girl" is Kippi Brannon. I was also curious on this, and just did a little "googling".

4 out of 5 stars Confusion .......2005-11-05

I am trying to find out the female that sings butterfly kisses/daddy's little girl. I am also confused as to who sings this version. It's the last track on Butterfly Kisses CD by Jeff Carson. Can anyone help.

3 out of 5 stars Furthermore.......2004-09-23

Jeff Carson definitely didn't write Butterfly Kisses. Furthermore, he was already well established as a singer with his earlier release "Real Life", which had three songs on it that received heavy radio play.

5 out of 5 stars Jeff Carson.......2002-10-10

I am confused as well. The first reviewer states that Carson claimed writing this song. And I agree with the second reviewer that Jeff Carson sings a much better version. I do give Carlisle the credit for writing an amazing song, and he did a good job singing it, but the emotion and range are not the same as what Carson gives it.

2 out of 5 stars TO DJ WILD BILL.......2002-04-12

I was quite upset reading your review where you credit the wrong person for writing this song. BOB CARLISLE definitely wrote this song. He wrote it for his daughter Brooke, then 16. And after listening to Bob sing it, I can only give Carson, at best, two stars.
Best Of: Butterfly Kisses & Other Stories
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful
  • Butterfly kisses ^ other stories
  • Poignant
  • Bob does it again
Best Of: Butterfly Kisses & Other Stories
Bob Carlisle
Manufacturer: Brentwood
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066F4G
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

  1. Abba Father
  2. You're Beautiful
  3. Forgiveness
  4. Butterfly Kisses
  5. Mighty Love
  6. I Will Follow Christ
  7. We Fall Down
  8. Father's Love
  9. Living Water
  10. The Truth (La Verdad)
  11. Man Of His Word
  12. My Testimony

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2006-06-02

Last year our baby girl, 23 years old, was married in an outside ceremony and we had a live butterfly release that was truely beautiful. The father/daughter dance was at the beginning of the reception and Bob's touching song "Butterfly Kisses" was played. There was not a dry eye watching. It was wonderful and emotional. Her father and I always gave her butterfly kisses at night.

5 out of 5 stars Butterfly kisses ^ other stories.......2006-02-25

I am blown away from this album! I definetly recommend it for everyone. It is a spiritual album of totally different sounds. I was shocked at the different sounds & had to take it out of cd player to make sure it was the same cd. I have enjoyed this album so much.

4 out of 5 stars Poignant.......2002-08-17

Honsetly, I purchased this CD for my husband. Father's Day morning I popped the CD in and let him listen to Butterfly Kisses. As our daughter raced around the house in her pink tutu, we listened to the poignant words and shared a few sniffles.

A moving and uplifting cd about the things that really matter in life.

5 out of 5 stars Bob does it again.......2002-05-25

Not only does this album distill the best of Bob Carlisle's
Diadem albums - with his big hit "Butterfly Kisses" front and center but three new songs are included. One of these songs "You're Beautiful" is worth the cost of admission itself.

Unlikely anyone that I can think of, Bob Carlisle presents the position of the father in his lyrics. On almost everyone of these songs there is this reoccurring theme of fatherhood.

It is masterfully displayed in a song like "Butterfly Kisses" but it also appears in songs like "Father's Love" and
"A Man of His Word". Most profoundly however it speaks of the unconditional love a father has for his child in this new song "You're Beautiful".

Listen to this and I dare you not to get a bit emotional.
Butterfly Kisses & Other Love Songs
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Butterfly Kisses & Other Love Songs
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000DPRH
    Release Date: 2002-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. Buuterfly Kisses
    2. I Will Always Love You
    3. You Are So Beautiful
    4. Because You Loved Me
    5. One In A Million
    6. Unchained Melody
    7. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
    8. Keeper Of The Stars
    9. When I Fall In Love
    10. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
    11. To Love Somebody
    12. For You
    13. I Believe In You And Me
    14. Everything I Do (I Do For You)

    Product Description

    1. Butterfly Kisses
    2. I Will Always Love You
    3. You Are So Beautiful
    4. Because You Loved Me
    5. One In A Million
    6. Unchained Melody
    7. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
    8. Keeper Of The Stars
    9. When I Fall In Love
    10. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
    11. To Love Somebody
    12. For You
    13. I Believe In You And Me
    14. Everything I Do (I Do For You)

    Format: CD
    Forever Yours
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    • Instumental Only
    • Enjoyable by itself
    • Classical CD is great, but the other one is horrible.
    Forever Yours

    Manufacturer: Compendia
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    ASIN: B00000ICO9
    Release Date: 1999-04-13

    Tracks:

    1. Air For The 'G' String - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    2. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - St. Louis Brass Quintet
    3. On Wings Of Song - Nancy Enslin
    4. Arioso - St. Louis Brass Quintet
    5. Prelude In C Major - Christine Jaccottet
    6. Largo From 'Xerxes' - London Festival Orchestra
    7. Schubert's Ave Maria - Nancy Enslin
    8. Bach/Gounod's Ave Maria - Nancy Enslin
    9. Sheep May Safely Graze - Philip Brunelle
    10. Bridal March From 'Lohengrin' ('Here Comes The Bride') - Lubjana Radio Symphony Orchestra And Chorus
    11. Pachelbel's Canon in D - Collegium Aureum
    12. Trumpet Voluntary - Lyn Larsen
    13. Trumpet Tune in C - Carlo Curley
    14. O Perfect Love - Nancy Enslin
    15. The Lord's Prayer - Nancy Enslin
    16. Wedding March From 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - London Festival Orchestra
    17. Finale ('Ode To Joy') From Symphony No. 9, 'Choral' - Nancy Enslin
    18. Le Rondeau ('Masterpiece Theatre' Theme) - Collegium Aureum
    19. Handel's Alla Hornpipe From 'Water Music' Suite - London Festival Orchestra

    Tracks:

    1. Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle/Randy Thomas
    2. Forever In Love - Gorelick
    3. House Of Love - Wally Wilson/Kenny Greenberg/Greg Barnhill
    4. Lost Without You - Benjamin Winans/Keith Thomas
    5. I Will Be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
    6. Flesh Of My Flesh - Leon Patillo
    7. Household Of Faith - John Rosasco/Brent Lamb
    8. Love In Any Language - John Mohr/John Mays
    9. Now That I've Found You - Michael Bolton/Diane Warren
    10. This Is The Day (A Wedding Song) - Scott Wesley Brown
    11. Don't Let Me Walk This Road Alone - D. Foster/L. Thompson/K. Thomas
    12. Give Me Forever (I Do) - James Cathart/James Ingram/Walter Morrison/John Tesh

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Instumental Only.......2002-05-03

    INSTRUMENTAL!! Don't expect vocals. Other than that, it is a nice collection.

    4 out of 5 stars Enjoyable by itself.......2000-03-30

    The music is beautiful just for listening. The first CD could be used in a wedding. The 2nd CD contains instrumental versions of the songs which is soothing and peaceful; it could also be used in a wedding, but not for a reception. I did not buy this to use in a wedding - just for the music and I was not disappointed. It's a nice background for meditation, or remembering your own wedding. I just bought a second one for some friends who are getting married. And the price is right.

    2 out of 5 stars Classical CD is great, but the other one is horrible........1999-11-17

    The first CD is filled with popular classic wedding songs and is really good, but the last CD is music that would make your guests think they were trapped in an elevator filled with easy listening music. I cannot understand why someone would compile those songs for a wedding!
    Wedding Collection
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • wedding songs
    Wedding Collection

    Manufacturer: Madacy Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000000KGE
    Release Date: 1997-06-03

    Tracks:

    1. Wedding Chor From 'Lohengrin' - Choir Of Belgrad Nat Opr
    2. Matrimonial Benediction in F, Op.9 - Joseph Berger
    3. 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Wedding March - LPO/Alfred Scholz
    4. The Beautiful Blue Danube: Waltz Op.314 - Vienna Opr Orch/Carl Michalski
    5. Wedding March: Mazurka Op.20a - London Festival Orch/Alberto Lizzio
    6. Champagne Polka From 'The Bat' Op.211 - RPO London/Frank Shipway
    7. Flower Waltz Op.71a/8 - London Festival Orch/Alberto Lizzio
    8. Str Qt Op.13: Menuett in A - Stuttgart CO/Bernhard Guller
    9. Radetzky March Op.228 - Vienna Opr Orch/Carl Michalski
    10. Menuett in D - Stuttgart CO/Bernhard Guller
    11. Emperor Waltz Op.437 - Vienna Opr Orch/Peter Falk
    12. Ave Maria - Ernst Riedlinger

    Tracks:

    1. I Finally Found Someone
    2. Power Of Love
    3. Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You
    4. Unchained Melody
    5. Just The Way You Are
    6. You Are So Beautiful
    7. My Love
    8. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
    9. You're In My Heart
    10. Always
    11. Love Is All Around
    12. Enless Love

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars wedding songs.......2005-10-12

    I don't think this CD is for weddings....I personaly didn't care for it. It's to circus like music...
    Butterfly Kisses and Other Love Songs
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Why choose this album?
    • Disappointing
    • If you have a daughter you must have this
    Butterfly Kisses and Other Love Songs
    The Countdown Singers
    Manufacturer: Madacy Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000000K80
    Release Date: 1997-08-19

    Tracks:

    1. Butterfly Kisses
    2. I Finally Found Someone
    3. Power Of Love
    4. Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You
    5. Unchained Melody
    6. Because You Loved Me
    7. You Are So Beautiful
    8. Un-Break My Heart
    9. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
    10. Always
    11. Endless Love
    12. You're Makin' Me High

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Why choose this album?.......2002-02-13

    To answer that question in the title would depend on how the album will be used. My girlfriend wants to use "Butterfly Kisses" at our wedding. And as I've never heard of this song before as I'm in Europe (no excuse of course) I listened to a sample and I was immediately convinced that this is perfect for our wedding reception dance.

    It is of course excellent for lovers everywhere in the world.

    1 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2000-12-10

    I thought this would be a great cd and that the singers were all of the original artists. However, it is not the original artists and the group is not very good. If that isn't a problem for you then it is a great cd.

    5 out of 5 stars If you have a daughter you must have this.......1999-05-22

    Butterfly kisses is a must everytime I here this song it makes me cry, and I am a grown man, but the song itself is all about a father's love for his little girl, and how he loves her so much. Yes all the other song are really good to especialy for you wife or girlfriend it is sure to make them weak in the Knees!
    Butterfly Kisses
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Butterfly Kisses

      Manufacturer: DMG, Diadem Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CO1NUA

      Product Description

      A Special Musical Collection Celebrating The Relationship Between Parent And Child. Limited Edition Collector's CD Gift Box. Also Includes CDROM video "Butterfly Kisses".Includes Butterly Kisses Performance Track & "You Must Have Been An Angel".

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