Love Will Go All the Way [Enhanced] [Live]

Track Listings
1. I've Learned to Lean [DVD]    
2. Running for My Life [DVD]    
3. In the Midnight Hour [DVD]    
4. I Do [DVD]    
5. Jesus Is Alive & Well [DVD]    
6. I Can't Give Up [DVD]    
7. He's Keeping Me Alive [DVD]    
8. Let's Go Fishing [DVD]    
9. Hold On [DVD]    
10. Don't Wait [DVD]    
11. Love Will Go All the Way [DVD]    

Love Will Go All the Way, Music, Lee Williams, Black Gospel, Gospel, Gospel/Christian Music, Pop, Traditional Gospel
Love Will Go All the Way
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • They make the best music THIS musiclover has ever heard!!
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  • EXCELLENT
  • GOSPEL PERFORMED TO THE HIGHEST
Love Will Go All the Way
Lee Williams
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ASIN: B000007NRW
Release Date: 1998-06-02

Tracks:

  1. I've Learned To Lean
  2. Running For My Life
  3. In The Midnight Hour
  4. I Do
  5. Jesus Is Alive & Well
  6. I Can't Give Up
  7. He's Keeping Me Alive
  8. Let's Go Fishing
  9. Hold On
  10. Don't Wait
  11. Love Will Go All The Way

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Truly Blessed.......2003-01-01

I had a chance to see Lee Williams in concert in tampa and he was wonderful he is truly anointed by God and he can never be imitatd by anyone; he not only sings but he minister in his singing. He sings one song that i really love and that is I can't give up I come to far to turn around that is an inspiration to me and it helps me to make it through because he lets me know that I've come to far to turn around. May the Lord continue to bless him in his ministry.

5 out of 5 stars They make the best music THIS musiclover has ever heard!!.......2002-09-13

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Yes! I will stand by that opener, they DO make the some of the best music I've heard. And, Oh yes, it's Gospel music to boot!! I enjoy all types of music. From Louis Armstrong to YES, from opera to Gospel, from bagpipes to Bach. I count myself lucky to have discovered Lee Wiliams. Lee Williams has a long history of singing gospel. His seasoned voice, humble and honest demanor, and profound faith all translate through this wonderful CD. You will wear this CD out as I have listening to it over and over.

Lee and the Spiritual QC'S make music that simply won't let "feet stand still!" It transcends race, ethnicity, age, and background. I have been so blessed by the ministry Lee presents in his music and song.

The track "I can't give up" is a poignant, inspiring, and at times wrenching testimony about faith and perserverance. The track "Jesus is alive and well" simply ROCKS! When the song says: "now He (Jesus) sits at the right hand of the Father, pleading for you, you and me," I get goose bumps the size of Michigan. The song "Midnight hour" is none other than the old standard R+B tune re-done. Lee makes it swing, opens it up a bit, and allows it to breathe. There are three bible stories he relates all in the context of the song and the theme: "God moves at Midnight." Really Awesome! The song "Let's go fishing" is another scriptural parable. He sings: "...drop your nets, take up your cross, and follow me." Lee preaches without preaching. His songs communicate effortlessly and enjoyably providing us with spiritual nourishment as well as an irresistable groove.

To date there are three releases available by Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's. While the most recent, "GOOD TIME" is also excellent, I'd start any newbie off on this one. YOU WILL BE HOOKED, INSPIRED, and BLESSED! Both this release and "Good Time" are also available on video.

I have met Lee twice at live shows. His warmth, sincerity, and genuine caring are quite simply the icing on the cake! Lee told me their new release is slated for October, 2002. WOO-HOO!

God Bless Lee Williams, his family, ALL of the band members and musicians.

5 out of 5 stars The Word.......2002-02-18

If you do not have this cd please get it now. It's the word all by it's self if you no what I mean.The songs I've Learned To Lean,jesus Is Alive & Well,Love Will Go All The Way, Hold On,and Running For My Life are worth getting this cd alone.Buy it and sit down and injoy it,you will love it.

5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT.......2001-10-10

LEE WILLIAMS AND THE QC'S ARE ONE THE MONEY WITH THIS CD. EVERY SONG ON THIS CD WAS EXCELLENT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CD TO ANY ONE YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE IF YOU LIKE GOOD GOSPEL MUSIC THIS IS THE CD FOR YOU

5 out of 5 stars GOSPEL PERFORMED TO THE HIGHEST.......2001-10-01

I was blessed to meet Lee Williams in person in Griffin, GA for the first time. His program, CDs, Video tapes, have been a great inspiration to my faith and has encouraged me to go on. I hope to someday meet him again and have a conversation with him. His music and testimonies surely keep me going throughout the day. I am looking forward to seeing him perform in Albany, GA on October 21st, 2001. I would like to say that Love and my Lee Williams CD will Take Me All The Way. May God Bless You.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever
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  • SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!
  • A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever
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ASIN: B00005R5UJ
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

  1. Jesus Christ Superstar: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  2. Jesus Christ Superstar: Everything's Alright - Yvonne Elliman/Murray Head/Ian Gilllan
  3. Jesus Christ Superstar: I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman
  4. Jesus Christ Superstar: Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) - Steve Balsamo
  5. Jesus Christ Superstar: Superstar - Murray Head
  6. Evita: Oh What A Circus/Sing You Fools - Antonio Banderas
  7. Evita: I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You - Elaine Paige/Joss Ackland
  8. Evita: Another Suitcase In Another Hall - Barbara Dickson
  9. Evita: Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
  10. Evita: High Flying, Adored - Mandy Patinkin/Patti LuPone
  11. Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Andrew Lloyd Weber
  12. Cats: Memory - Elaine Paige
  13. Cats: Gus: The Theatre Cat - Susan Jane Tanner/John Mills
  14. Cats: Mr Mistoffelees - Paul Nicholas
  15. Song And Dance: Take That Look Off Your Face - Marti Webb
  16. Song And Dance: Tell Me On A Sunday - Marti Webb
  17. Song And Dance: Unexpected Song - Sarah Brightman
  18. Song And Dance: Nothing Like You've Ever Known - Sarah Brightman
  19. Song And Dance: Introduction - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  20. Song And Dance: Variations 1 -4 - Andrew Lloyd Webber

Tracks:

  1. Starlight Express: Starlight Express - El Debarge
  2. Starlight Express: Crazy - Greg Ellis/Reva Rice/Caron Cardelle/Samantha Lane/Voyd
  3. Starlight Express: Next Time You Fall In Love - Reva Rice/Greg Ellis
  4. Starlight Express: I Am The Starlight - Lon Satton/Ray Shell
  5. Starlight Express: Light At The End Of The Tunnel - The Company
  6. Requiem: Hosanna - Placido Domingo
  7. Requiem: Pie jesu - Sarah Brightman/Paul Miles-Kingston
  8. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Phantom Of The Opera - Michael Crawford/Sarah Brightman
  9. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford
  10. The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Steve Barton
  11. The Phantom Of The Opera: Entr'acte - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  12. The Phantom Of The Opera: Masquerade - The Company
  13. The Phantom Of The Opera: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Sarah Brightman
  14. Aspects Of Love: Aspects Of Aspects - Orchester Der Vereinigten Buehnen Wien
  15. Aspects Of Love: Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
  16. Aspects Of Love: Seeing Is Believing - Michael Ball/Ann Crumb
  17. Aspects Of Love: The First Man You Remember - Kevin Colson/Diana Morrison
  18. Aspects Of Love: Anything But Lonely - Sarah Brightman
  19. Aspects Of Love: Chanson D'Enfance - Sarah Brightman

Tracks:

  1. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan
  2. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Joseph's Coat - Maria Friedman/Richard Attenborough/Donny Osmond
  3. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Close Every Door - Donny Osmond
  4. By Jeeves: Travel Hopefully - John Scherer/Martin Jarvis/Don Stephenson
  5. By Jeeves: When Love Arrives - Steven Pacey/Diana Morrison
  6. By Jeeves: Half A Moment - Sarah Brightman
  7. Sunset Boulevard: With One Look - Glenn Close
  8. Sunset Boulevard: New Ways To Dream - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
  9. Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Year - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
  10. Sunset Boulevard: Sunser Boulevard - Alan Campbell
  11. Sunset Boulevard: As If We Never Said Goodbye - Glenn Close
  12. Whistle Down The Wind: Whistle Down The Wind - James Graeme/Lottie Mayor
  13. Whistle Down The Wind: Cold - Everly Brothers
  14. Whistle Down The Wind: No Matter What - Children/Adult Chorus
  15. Whistle Down The Wind: The Nature Of The Beast - Marcus Lovett/Lottie Mayor
  16. The Beautiful Game: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  17. The Beautiful Game: The Beautiful Game - The Company
  18. The Beautiful Game: Our Kind Of Love - Hannah Waddingham
  19. The Beautiful Game: Dont Like You - Josie Walker/David Shannon
  20. The Beautiful Game: Let Us Love In Peace - Josie Walker/Omagh Youth Community Choir

Tracks:

  1. Oh What A Circus - David Essex
  2. Memory - Betty Buckley
  3. The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman/Steve Harley
  4. All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Cliff Richard
  5. Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
  6. Any Dream Will Do - Donny Osmond
  7. Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman/Jose Carreras
  8. As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand
  9. The Perfect Year - Dina Carroll
  10. With One Look - Petula Clark
  11. You Must Love Me - Madonna
  12. The Heart Is Slow To Learn - Kiri Te Kanawa
  13. A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste - The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra
  14. Whistle Down The Wind - Tina Arena
  15. No Matter What - Boyzone
  16. The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones
  17. Try Not To Be Afraid - Boy George
  18. Pie Jesu - Charlotte Church

Tracks:

  1. Make Believe Love - Wes Sands
  2. Down Thru' Summer - Ross Hannaman
  3. I'll Give All My Love To Southend - Ross Hannaman
  4. Believe Me I Will - Sacha Distel
  5. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969 Radio Luxembourg Commercial) - Joseph Consortium/Pete Murray
  6. Try It And See - Rita Pavone
  7. Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You - Time Rice And The Webber Group
  8. Goodbye Seattle - Paul Raven
  9. John 19:41 - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra
  10. What A Line To Go Out On - Yvonne Elliman
  11. Disillusion Me - Gary Band
  12. The Ballad Of Robert And Peter - Tim Rice
  13. Christmas Dream - Maynard Williams
  14. It's Only Your Lover Returning/All Through My Crazy And Wild Days/Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
  15. It's Easy For You (1977 Jungle Room Session Version) - Elvis Presley
  16. Magdalena - Tony Christie
  17. Buenos Aires - The Roja Rockers
  18. Pollicle Dogs And Jellicle Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  19. Mungojerrie And Rumpleteazer (Live At The Sydmonton Festival 1980) - Gemma Craven
  20. I Could Have Given You More - Petula Clark
  21. I've Been In Love Too Long - Marti Webb
  22. Benedicite - The Stephen Hill Singers

Album Description

Disc 1: Selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and Song and Dance

Disc 2: Selections from Starlight Express, Requiem, Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love

Disc 3: Selections from Joseph nad the Amaziong Technicolor Dreamcoat, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Beautiful Game

CD 4: 1. "Oh What a Circus" --David Essex 2. "Memory" - Betty Buckleey 3. "The Phantom of the Opera" -Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley 4. "All I Ask of You" --Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard 5. "Love Changes Everything"--Michael Ball 6. "Any Dream Will Do"--Donny Osmond 7. "Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)"--Sarah Brightman, Jose Caerras 8. "As if We Never Said Goodbye"--Barbra Streisand 9. "The Perfect Year"--Dina Carroll 10. "With One Look" --Petula Clark 11. "You Must Love Me" 12. "The Heart Is Slow To Learn" --Kiri Te Kanawa 13. "Whistle Down the Wind"--Tina Arena 14. "A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing To Waste"--The Metal Philharmonic 15. "No Matter What"--Boyzone 16. "The Vaults of Heaven"--Tom Jones and Sounds of Blackness 17. "Try Not To Be Afraid"--Boy George 18. "Pie Jesu"--Charlotte Church

Disc 5: (All tracks available for the first time) 1. "Make Believe Love"--Wes Sands 2. "Down Thru' Summer"--Ross Hannaman 3. "I'll Give All My Love to Southend"--Ross Hannaman 4. "Believe Me I Will"--Sacha Distel 5. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 1969 Luxembourg Radio Commercial--The Jospeh Consortium, Pete Murray 6. "Try It and See"--Rita Pavone 7. "Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You"--Tim Rice and the Webber Group 8. "Goodbye Seattle"-- Paul Raven 9. "John 19:41"--The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra 10. "What a Line To Go Out On"--Yvonne Elliman 11. "Disillusion Me" --Gary Bond 12. "The Ballad of Robert and Peter"--Tim Rice 13. "Christmas Dream" --Maynard Williams 14. "It's Only Your Lover Returning/All through My Wild and Crazy Days/Don't Cry for Me Argentina--Julie Covington 15. "It's Easy for You" (1977 Jungle Room Session version)--Elvis Presley 16. "Magdalena"--Tony Christie 17. "Buenos Aires"--The Rioja Rockers 18. "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats"--Andrew Lloyd Webber original demo 19. "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" (Live at Sydmonton Festival 1980)-Gemma Craven 20. "I Could Have Given You More"--Petula Clark 21. "I've Been in Love Too Long"--Marti Webb 22. "Benedicte"-- Stephen Hill Singers

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars I waited for this for five years.......2006-06-30

Between Amazone, Ebay and Napster, I don't usually buy CDs anymore, and I usually wait till I can buy them cheaper "new and used". When this set came out, I was excited, mainly by Disc 5, but wasn't going to spend $70 on it. I waited till it was cheap enough, and got it for Father's day this year.
It was worth the wait.

The concept is great. The packaging is great. The recording is great. Disc five is really cool for an ALW aficionado. There are a few real gems on it; my favorites are Petula Clark's "I Could Have Given You More" and "Benedicite."
I've always thought "Gus the Theatre Cat" made a great medley on the piano with "Unexpected Song" and "I DOn't Know How to Love Him," but wished there was an alternate lyric to match the other two songs. Now that I know there *is*, and it's a good lyric, it's a dream come true.
The melody of "Benedicite" is one of my favorites from _Sunset_ (the book mis-identifies it as "SUrrender"; it's actually "The Lady's Paying" and "Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering"). The lyrics are the canticle from Daniel 3, which comes up every odd Sunday in the Divine Office, so it's nice to have cool music to sing it with.

I haven't bought _By Jeeves_ or _THe Beautiful Game_ yet, to it was great to sample them.

There are other parts of the CD taht aren't found in my collection. I like CD 4 "The Hits."

But the selections on CDs 1-3 don't make sense.

First, any self-respecting ALW fan has the Original London Cast of _Phantom_, so six tracks are totally useless. Why not draw from the Canadian cast with Colm Wilkinson? Or pull out some obscure recordings never published.

Why two different tracks with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything", yet they're hardly any different?

On Disc 5 is "It's Only Your Lover Returning," sung by Julie Covington. It's an early draft of the song (Lloyd Webber and Rice went through several suggested titles) and quite nice. The very thing one expects on a Boxed Set.
So why have the Julie Covington "Don't Cry for Me" on disc 1?? The only difference is a few words, but it's otherwise identical. Why not Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone or Madonna?

The _Evita_ section is otherwise the best, choosing a sample from each major recording, though I'd have chosen slightly differently (as above).

There is a great selection of "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" from the Sydmonton festival, using the original music that was changed when _Cats_ went to Broadway_. It would have been nice if they'd included more recordings from Sydmonton, like the original lyric of "All I Ask of You" shown on the second DVD to the _Phantom_ movie.

With so many great actress-singers who've played Norma Desmond, why does the collection beat us over the head with Glenn Close?

Paul Miles Kingston must be set for life in royalties, for the number of albums the original recording of "Pie Jesu" has appeared on. "Amigos Para Siempre" is nice, but it reminds me of Shari Lewis's "The Song that Doesn't End," especially when it's been used on so many compilations.

In short, this is a great collection for the obscure material, if you can get it cheap. But for a boxed set, it's a poor sampling, drawn mostly from the most familiar recordings.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE! .......2006-01-10

Please beware they made a mistake on this. It's actually the shortened Ray Shell version of STARLIGHT EXPRESS from the original 1984 London cast - NOT the El Debarge single from 1987 like it says on the box. I don't know how they let that goof pass. Sorry to Ray Shell. Having said that, this is an outstanding compilation of Lloyd Webber's greatest hits.

4 out of 5 stars ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS.......2005-03-21

Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. Some of his awards include three Grammies, a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a bunch of Tony awards. But perhaps most of all, Lloyd Webber is responsible for bringing the musicals and the theatre appealing to the wide audiences, who in different circumstances would not consider seeing a musical. The secret of his success is probably the mixture of beautiful and catchy melodies, interesting subject matter (though some, like Starlight Express, are too thin) and grandiose staging.

Over the years many compilations of his work have emerged. In the late 80-is and early 90-is it was the "Encore" series and lately the one-disc collection called "Gold". The one in question here can be considered one of the best currently on the market. First, it includes a 3-disc selections from all of his shows, minus the latest one, i.e., "The Woman in White", which, considering the triviality of the score, is no great lost. The fourth disc covers some of his most known songs sung by the famous artists. Then, there is the fifth disc with previously unreleased material, most of which are the songs ALW wrote with Tim Rice for various artists during the 70-is. The disks are all neatly packed in a hardcover book that features 67 pages of pictures and text with information about each of ALW's shows. One of the other assets here is the perfect sound quality, since all of the tracks have been digitally remastered.

Here are my basic impressions and comments regarding the material on the discs:

* Disc #1 has the selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats" and "Song & Dance". The Superstar material mostly comes from the Concept Recording. Although the songs sound beautiful as always, their orchestration is a bit dated now. Only Steve Balsamo's "Gethsemane" from the 1996 revival cast has a modern rock sound. "Evita" comes with the material from all of the major recordings: London, Broadway and the movie productions, as well as the Concept album. No objections here; since this is one of ALW's most satisfying works, every song is just perfect, although Patti LuPone, the Broadway and overall the best Evita, is left with only a couple of lines. With the selections from "Cats", however, I have some doubts. A plus to the choice of the "Jellicle ball" impressive orchestral sequence from the 1998 movie version and "Mister Mistoffelees" from the 1981 London cast. One of the best known ALW's songs, "Memory", also comes from that album. It's a pretty version and Elaine Paige's rendition cannot be matched, but why include this when the definite version, featuring an 80-piece orchestra and Elaine Paige with much better interpretation, can be found in the same movie version. Thusly, one has to buy Elaine Paige's latest 2-disc compilation "Centre Stage: The very best of Elaine Paige" to get that one. And "Gus the theatre cat" is more a recital than a song, so there was not much point in including that. Marti Webb brings her vocal charm to the "Song & Dance" sequence, Sarah Brightman sings "Unexpected song" with her famous soprano, but as much as I like her version, Bernadette Peters, who was in this show on Broadway is strangely left out here.

* Disc # 2 starts with "Starlight Express". This was never one of my favorite ALW's shows; the plot is even lighter than in "Cats" and the 1984 original cast recording is terribly dated. Yet, here we have one terrific duet, "I am starlight" from the original together with three songs from the later revivals and it seems that fresh orchestrations were just the thing Starlight needed. My favorite remains a touchy ballad, "Next time you fall in love". "Requiem" is the most solemn of all ALW's compositions, written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. Placido Domingo's tenor rides together with the chorus all the way through the strong "Hosanna", only to be joined by Sarah Brightman in the final moments of this song. She then gives an echoing deliverance of "Pie Jesu". What can be said of ALW's next show, "The Phantom of the Opera"? A phenomenon in its own right, it's easy to see from the six numbers included here why this is one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. The cast, the music, the story - everything is perfect. Although "Aspects of love" was never a popular hit, it does have some of the most beautiful love melodies ALW has ever written. "Love changes everything" sung by Michael Ball is probably one of the best tunes ever about love. The rest of the selected material here has a dreamy love flavor and the melodies find their way into your brain in the best Lloyd Webber way.

* ALW's first musical, "Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was more successful in its revival form than the original from the 70-is. The three songs included here are sung by the show stars, Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond. Maria Friedman was not a lucky choice to play the narrator, as the track from the 1998 movie version shows. "By Jeeves" was ALW's only big flop when it came to the stage in the 70-is. The 1995 revival sounds much better though, full of funny numbers in the best manner of the musical comedy. "Travel hopefully" remains one of the show's highlights on this compilation. "Sunset Boulevard" comes next. "Sunset" remains for me one of Webber's best scores; lush and beautiful. I listen to the original cast recording with Patti LuPone all the time. However, here most of the songs are performed by Glenn Close. A big mistake. If you've ever listened the American premiere recording with her, you'll know what I am talking about. She may have a strong stage presence, but her vocal abilities are too limited, and her aggressive approach to the role lacks any subtlety. Therefore, the two big numbers from this show, "With one look" and "As if we never said goodbye" are ruined by the fact she can't sing. The same goes for the American Joe Gillis, who was played by Alan Campbell. Luckily, Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson, the original Norma and Joe from the London production, make their brief entrance here with the "Perfect year"; enough to show how better they are. The funny thing is, on the jacket and inside of it, Glenn Close and Alan Campbell are credited as performers in this song as well. If this was a mistake on ALW's part, it was a good one. The next ALW's show, "Whistle down the wind" was never a critic's dear and yet the audiences rushed in to see it in London. The score brings back ALW to his rock and roll roots of the seventies and the story is quite interesting. But the selections here are not the happiest, since the cast recording boasts with much better songs. And finally, "The Beautiful Game". Again, we have one of those ALW's shows that is worth in its individual parts rather than as a whole. "Our kind of love" and "Let us love in peace" are two catchy ballads. The latter is a nice amalgam version not available elsewhere. The two other tracks here I could live without.

* Disc # 4 has the songs from all the above shows performed by different artists. The assembled tracks have their pros and cons. For example, we have some previously unreleased stuff, like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operettic rendition of "The heart is slow to learn", or a stunning and epic "A kiss is a terrible thing to waste" from "Whistle down the wind", performed by The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra. Then again, what was the point in including almost identical tracks as the ones on the previous disks? So we have Michael Ball again singing "Love changes everything" with only a bit different orchestration; Sarah Brightman comes out again with the same Phantom duets, but only with the different male singers. It would be much more appropriate to include tracks from the Toronto Cast of the Phantom, with Colm Wilkinson. Other pop deliverances (Tina Arena's "Whistle down the wind", Barbra Streisand's "As if we never said goodbye", Boyzone's "No matter what" and many more) were wisely chosen. Patti LuPone is again nowhere to be found and Petula Clark's "With one look" sounds too worn-out.

* The last disc is probably the one that will be of most interest to Lloyd Webber aficionados. It consists of entirely previously unreleased material ALW for the most part wrote for various artists during his early years, with Tim Rice. Some of these tunes, not successful as a singles, were later used in his shows. Thus "Down thru' summer" became "Buenos Aires"in Evita, "Try it and see", an unsuccessful attempt for the Eurovision was used for "King Herod's song" in "Superstar" and so on. Some of these songs are nicely made pop songs: "Make believe love", ALW's first recorded composition, for which he provided the lyrics; "Goodbye Seattle", sung by Paul Raven, who later became Gary Glitter; "Come back Richard, your country needs you", from a never made musical, sung here by Tim Rice, or Latin flavored "Magdalena", with Tony Christie singing. My all time favorite here is a song called "It's easy for you", sung by none other than Elvis Presley himself. Lloyd Webber and Rice sent him a demo recording that he accepted and recorded this live version a couple of weeks before he died. It's amazing to hear how his voice remained in the perfect shape. Also, there is a track of Andrew Lloyd Webber singing "Policle dogs and Jellicle cats" while plying the piano. His voice doesn't sound bad at all.


Taken as a whole, this compilation makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present to any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, or just anybody interested in some of the best tunes from the modern era of the musical theatre; despite the flaws I mentioned above. To the former, it may just be the final addition for the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection.

5 out of 5 stars SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!.......2003-01-19

"Evita." "Sunset Blvd." "Starlight Express." "Jesus Christ Superstar." "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." "Requiem." "Aspects of Love." The man who is the most recognized composer in the history of the musical theatre, the man who has won more Tonys than any other composer, the man who boasts the best-selling show of all time ("The Phantom of the
Opera") and the longest-running show of all time ("Cats"), the man whose homes are filled with three Grammys, five Oliviers, a Golden Globe, and Oscar and too many other honors and hosannas to mention, the man knighted in 1992 certainly doesn't need an introduction. Now Decca Broadway pays tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Now and Forever," a spectacular 5-CD set compiled and produced by Sir Andy himself. It's cheaper than a
ticket to "The Producers" ... and more much exciting. This treasure trove contains highlights from all of Webber's shows, and a bonus disc of tunes sung by Betty Buckley, Barbara
Streisand, Jose Carreras, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Madonna, Tom Jones, Petula Clark, even Elvis! A must for lovers of theatre---and good music.

4 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans.......2002-05-21

This five-CD collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's career is fantastic. It leaves virtually no stone unturned. I have no doubt that diehard Webber fans will love this, especially for the 5th disc entitled "From the Vaults." This disc alone is worth the price as it contains tunes never before heard by the typical fan. Who knew Elvis did a Lloyd Webber tune?!? I didn't! Also the tune "Benedictine" which the composer wrote for his most recent marriage is not only pretty, but it has the same medley as "The Lady's Paying" from "Sunset Blvd." which I found highly enjoyable. Another great track is the composer himself singing a cut song from "Cats" entitled "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats" which has the same tune as "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats," but to hear Sir Andrew sing is a blast...he sounds a lot like Al "Year of the Cat" Stewart.
The cuts from the musicals are great but are likely owned by ALW fans as they are on the original cast albums. And I'm glad that there were tunes included from the composers most recent efforts which have yet to make it beyond London (Whistle Down the Wind, Beautiful Game).
My only complaint is the inclusion of way too many tracks by Sarah Brightman. She must've received a great divorce settlement that included having tunes on any ALW collection until the end of time!! Her interpretations of some of the tunes were limp and uninspired. I would've much rather heard casts from around the world rather than yet another song by this disdainful soprano! How about Colm Wilkinson's version of "Music of the Night" from the original Canadian cast of "Phantom"? Or Michael Crawford's version of "Unexpected Song"? What? No Betty Buckley from "Sunset Blvd."? And of course there are songs you KNOW are going to be on the collection before you even listen to it as they have been on EVERY ALW collection for the past decade or so.
A great collection but too much Sarah Brightman!
DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great compilation
  • A disappointment
DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances

Manufacturer: Drg
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ASIN: B00005Q6IN
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

  1. A Day In Hollywood A Night In Ukraine: Just Go To The Movies - Priscilla Lopez/David Garrison/Frank Lazarus/Stephen James/Peggy Hewett/Kate Draper
  2. Babes In Arms: I Wish I Were In Love Again - Christopher Fitzgerald Jessica Stone
  3. Pal Joey: Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered - Patti LuPone
  4. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - KT Sullivan
  5. Nunsense: I Just Want To Be A Star - Christine Anderson
  6. Louisiana Purchase: Wild About You - Debbie Gravitte & New York Voices
  7. Oil City Symphony: Beaver Ball At The Bug Club - Mike Craver/Mark Hardwick/Debra Monk/Mary Murfitt
  8. Falsettoland: The Baseball Game - Michael Rupert/Chip Zien/Faith Prince/Janet Metz/Heather MacRae/Stephen Bogardus
  9. Very Good Eddie: Isn't It Great To Be Married? - Virginia Seidel/Spring Fairbank/Charles Repole/Nicholas Wyman
  10. The Fantasticks: A Perfect Time To Be In Love - Harvey Schmidt
  11. Call Me Madam: You're Just In Love - Tyne Daly/Lewis Cleale
  12. Taking My Turn: Fine For The Shape I'm In - Margaret Whiting/Marnie Nixon/Cissy Houston
  13. A Party With Betty Comden & Adolph Green: The French Lesson - Betty Comdon/Adolph Green
  14. The Madwoman Of Central Park: Better - Phyllis Newman
  15. Greenwillow: Never Will I Marry - Anthony Perkins
  16. Song Of Singapore: I Can't Remember - Loretta Swit & Company
  17. Tintypes: Elite Syncopation/I'm Goin' To Live Anyhow, 'Til I Die - Lynne Thigpen
  18. I Love My Wife: Someone Wonderful I Missed - Joanna Gleason/Ilene Graff
  19. The Good Companions: The Pleasure Of Your Company - Malcolm Rennie/Christopher Gable
  20. Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary: Liza One-Note - Christine Pedi
  21. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Donna Kane & Ensemble

Tracks:

  1. 4 Guys Named Jose...And Una Mujer Named Maria!: Feel It - Philip Anthony/Henry Gainza/Allen Hidalgo/Ricardo Puente
  2. Fame - The Musical: There She Goes!/Fame - Natasha Rennalls & Ensemble
  3. Do Re Mi: What's New At The Zoo? - Heather Headley/The Animal Girls
  4. High Society: Once Upon A Time/True Love - Melissa Errico/Daniel McDonald
  5. Tenderloin: Artificial Flowers - Patrick Wilson
  6. State Fair: Driving At Night/Our State Fair - Company
  7. Kiss Me, Kate: Were Thine That Special Face - Brian Stokes Mitchell
  8. Black And Blue: Black And Blue - Linda Hopkins/Ruth Brown/Carrie Smith
  9. The Green Bird: O Foolish Heart - Company
  10. Out Of This World: From This Moment On - Marin Mazzie/Gregg Edelman
  11. The Boys From Syracuse: This Can't Be Love - Davis Gaines/Sarah Berry
  12. Snoopy!!!: Poor Sweet Baby - Pamela Myers
  13. SeesawNobody Does It Like Me - Michele Lee
  14. March Of The Falsettos: I Never Wanted To Love You - Michael Rupert/Stephen Bogardus/Alison Fraser/Chip Zien/James Kushner
  15. Lunch: Perfectly Alone - Carol Burnett
  16. 3hree: Foolish Dreamin'/Something Beautiful/Real Enough To Change My Mind - Jessica Molaskey/Will Gartshore/Rachel Ulanet
  17. Lucky In The Rain: Love Me As If There Were No Tomorrow - Barbara Cook
  18. Godspell: All Good Gifts - Sal Sabella & Company
  19. The Act: Walking Papers - Liza Minnelli & Company

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great compilation.......2002-05-10

I don't actually own this particular compilation, however, since I own nearly every recording represented on these discs...I think I'm qualified to comment. This is a wonderful representation of the high quality of work that DRG Records does.
The previous review is way off the mark. This is definitely not a waste of time or money. This is 25 years of preserving Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, studio recordings (mostly from the city center concerts), etc. So what if they "aren't as good as the original", DRG is preserving many recordings and artists that other mainstream labels don't or won't. You have wonderful recordings from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, Debbie Gravitte, Tyne Daly, Anthony Perkins, Joanna Gleason, Marin Mazzie, Carol Burnett, Heather Headley, Patti LuPone, Barbara Cook, etc., and many of these are from Original Cast Recordings just as they appeared on Broadway. This is an excellent sampler of the work going on at DRG. No...I'm not an employee...just an avid listener and collector of theatre recordings.

1 out of 5 stars A disappointment.......2001-12-15

There's a reason you've probably never heard of most of the songs and shows on this album, not to mention most of the artists. This is a second-rate collection of second-rate numbers performed by mostly second-rate artists. In the case of the shows that were revivals, the performances on the original cast recordings were better. Don't waste your money.
The Essential Wedding Collection
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    The Essential Wedding Collection

    Manufacturer: Decca
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    ASIN: B0001U0GCG
    Release Date: 2004-05-11

    Tracks:

    1. Sheep May Safely Graze - Stuttgarter Kammerorchester
    2. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Stuttgarter Kammerorchester
    3. Aria (Air On The G String) - Stuttgarter Kammerorchester
    4. Air - Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
    5. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling - Richard Farnes
    6. Canon in D major - Stuttgarter Kammerorchester
    7. Bridal Chorus - Stephen Cleobury
    8. The Prince Of Denmark's March - Michael Laird Brass
    9. Trumpet Tune And Air - Peter Hurford
    10. Panis Angelicus - Luciano Pavarotti
    11. Ave Maria - Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, National Philharmonic Orchestra and Luciano Pavarotti
    12. Exsultate, Jubilate, K. 165 - Leontyne Price
    13. Water Music - Stephen Cleobury
    14. Wedding March - Peter Hurford
    15. The Lord's My Shepherd - Huddersfield Choral Society
    16. Laudate Dominum - Wren Orchestra
    17. Let The Bright Seraphim - Dame Joan Sutherland
    18. Abide With Me - Anthony Way
    19. Ombra Mai Fu - Anthony Way
    20. On Wings Of Song - Utah Symphony Orchestra
    21. Toccata - Stephen Cleobury
    22. Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven - Richard Farnes

    Tracks:

    1. My Heart Will Go On - James Horner
    2. I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
    3. Love Theme - Nino Rota
    4. Up Where We Belong - Will Jennings
    5. As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfeld
    6. Take My Breath Away - Giorgio Moroder
    7. Can You Feel The Love Tonight? - Elton John
    8. Evergreen - Barbra Streisand
    9. Love Is All Around - Reg Presley
    10. Maid Marian At The Waterfall (Everything I Do) I Do For You - Seattle Symphony Orchestra
    11. Moon River - Henry Mancini
    12. Where Do I Begin - Francis Lai
    13. When A Man Loves A Woman - Andrew Wright
    14. The Way We Were - Marvin Hamlisch
    15. Unchained Melody - Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
    Movie Romance
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      Movie Romance
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Avalon (Rock Bottom)
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00006NSIZ
      Release Date: 2002-10-08

      Tracks:

      1. My Hear Will Go On
      2. The Godfather (Love Theme)
      3. Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)
      4. Beauty and the Beast
      5. Do You Know Where You're Going To?
      6. Everything I Do I Do It For You
      7. Summer of '42
      8. The Way We Were
      9. A Time For Us
      10. I Will Always Love You
      11. Nobody Does It Better
      12. Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
      13. Save the Best For Last
      Sacred Music Complete
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • great, great!!!
      • ALL THE MUSIC YOU EVER NEED!!
      Sacred Music Complete
      Purcell , King , and Kings Consort
      Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00006RHQJ
      Release Date: 2002-12-10

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars great, great!!!.......2006-12-05

      This is the way ,I think, Purcell should sound. No pomp and surcomstance but only great music.

      5 out of 5 stars ALL THE MUSIC YOU EVER NEED!!.......2003-05-23

      This boxed set is by far one of the best purchases I have ever made. As a Purcell freak, this hits every button I have. The cast of characters include the inequitable Robert King, New College Choir, Bowman, and a host of other venerable persons. Likewise the attention to period performance of these works makes it an essential addition to the library of any serious anglophile/Musicologist etc. Now if only the Britten Realizations of all Purcell's songs could be recorded alongside the originals! You will Love this set!
      Piano Strings Tribute to the Music of Celine Dion
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • A Calm Way to Enjoy Celin's Hits
      Piano Strings Tribute to the Music of Celine Dion

      Manufacturer: Tribute Sounds
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0002DB5CW
      Release Date: 2004-07-13

      Tracks:

      1. A New Day Has Come
      2. That's The Way It Is
      3. My Heart Will Go On
      4. To Love You More
      5. It's All Coming Back To Me Now
      6. Because You Loved Me
      7. The Power Of Love
      8. Beauty And The Beast
      9. All By Myself
      10. The Prayer

      Product Description

      1. A New Day Has Come
      2. That's The Way It Is
      3. My Heart Will Go On
      4. To Love You More
      5. It's All Coming Back To Me Now
      6. Because You Loved Me
      7. The Power Of Love
      8. Beauty And The Beast
      9. Nothing Broken But My Heart
      10. All By Myself

      Format: CD

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A Calm Way to Enjoy Celin's Hits.......2005-07-08

      This album has collected most of Celin's greatest hits and played them to the piano with a pleasant suggestion of the stringed instruments in the background. It would be more complete if Where Does My Heart Beat Now and I Drove All Night were also included. Nevertheless, the orchestration is awesome, and the music overall is very soothing. The tempo is slow and benefitial for studying or just relaxing. The tracks just melt into each other, and you find yourself filling the lyrics to the various songs as they play. This Cd is especially good if you are an enthusiastic fan of Celin Dion and classical music because the two concepts are blended in this album. And even if you are neither, the music is quite calming anyways.
      Gentle Words: Shaker Songs
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • beauty, simplicity, and utility
      • Words and Music Marry in Siegfried's Arrangements
      Gentle Words: Shaker Songs
      Polly M. Rupe , John Whitbey , Issachar Bates , David Stutz , Ann Glusker , Lisa Cardwell Ponten , The Tudor Choir , and Doug Fullington
      Manufacturer: Loft Recordings
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00005JIZK
      Release Date: 2001-06-05

      Tracks:

      1. I Will Bow And Be Simple
      2. In Yonder Valley
      3. All Is Summer
      4. O Lord Make Me Pure
      5. Love Is Little
      6. The Burning Day
      7. Circular March
      8. Help Me, O Lord
      9. Heavenly Display
      10. Followers Of The Lamb
      11. Come To Zion
      12. We Must Be Meek
      13. Lay Me Low
      14. Solemn Song
      15. Beautiful Treasure
      16. Peace
      17. Angels Of Heaven
      18. Hunger And Thirst
      19. Dismission Of Great I
      20. Revelation
      21. Prayer For The Captive
      22. Gentle Words
      23. Beautiful Valley
      24. Jubilee
      25. Ezekiel's Vision
      26. Almighty Savior
      27. Cords Of Love
      28. I Will Go On My Way

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars beauty, simplicity, and utility.......2001-09-12

      Of this CD's twenty-eight tracks, eighteen are arrangements by Kevin Siegfried; the remaining ten are straightforward, unadorned performances of Shaker hymns, sung either by the choir in unison, or by a solo voice, as they would have been sung in Shaker services. Occasionally the choir stomps and claps, also as the Shakers would have done. The unison songs and Kevin's settings blend seamlessly together, since Kevin's music is very sensitive to the spirit of the original tunes. His harmonies have an open, rough-hewn quality to them, like early American furniture, sturdy and useful. The music carefully mirrors and supports the text, occasionally employing mixed meter to follow the natural cadences of speech. The settings are largely homophonic, like Lutheran chorales, rendering the text easily comprehensible. Kevin avoids unnecessary embellishments and repetitions, and each piece is a small, well-proportioned gem, averaging about two minutes in length. In the liner notes, Kevin writes of his desire to preserve the Shaker ideals of "beauty, simplicity, and utility" in his settings, and he has succeeded brilliantly; the music is unassuming, serene, and peaceful.

      5 out of 5 stars Words and Music Marry in Siegfried's Arrangements.......2001-06-27

      This recording of Shaker Hymns arranged by composer Kevin Siegfried and sung by the very fine Tudor Choir of Seattle is magnificent for several reasons chief of which is the careful blending of text and music in the arrangements. The "gentle words" of these hymns come alive through Siegfried's thoughtful soundscapes, providing the right context for the message of these poignant and life affirming hymns. This is no small task and although the Tudor Choir sings beautifully throughout, it is the arranging that has really caught my ear on this cd; you'd be hard pressed to find a recording of choral works with a better marriage of text and music. Well worth your money, time, and ears.
      The Water Gipsies (Original London Cast) with Bonus Tracks
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        The Water Gipsies (Original London Cast) with Bonus Tracks

        Manufacturer: Sepia
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000CNDXH2
        Release Date: 2005-12-26

        Tracks:

        1. Overture - Orchestra
        2. Why Did You Call Me Lily? - Dora Bryan
        3. Clip-Clop - Laurie Payne
        4. I Should Worry - Dora Bryan
        5. When I'm Washing Up - Pamela Charles
        6. Jane's Prayer - Pamela Charles
        7. Lily's Tale - Dora Bryan
        8. He Doesn't Care - Peter Graves
        9. Castles And Hearts And Roses - Laurie Payne
        10. Peace And Quiet/Little Boat - Laurie Payne
        11. Why Should Spring Have All The Flowers? - Doris Hare
        12. This Is Our Secret - Peter Graves
        13. It Would Cramp My Style - Dora Bryan
        14. You Never Know With Men - Dora Bryan
        15. Here's Mud In Your Eye - Chorus
        16. I'm Not A Jealous Woman - Joan Sims
        17. Finale - Chorus
        18. I'm So Terribly In Love With You - Robert English
        19. I Never Dreamt (You'd Fall In Love With Me) - Lido Dance Orchestra
        20. My Heart Is Saying - Billy Milton
        21. Selections From 'Little Tommy Tucker' - The Million-Airs
        22. You Looked At Me - Olive Groves
        23. My Heart's A Compass - Olive Groves
        24. You Have That Extra Something - Phyllis Stanley
        25. Three Songs From 'Big Ben' - Vivian Ellis
        26. Three Waltzes From 'Big Ben' - Vivian Ellis
        27. Selections From 'Tough At The Top' Part One - Vivian Ellis
        28. Selections From 'Tough At The Top' Part Two - Vivian Ellis
        29. The Music From 'And So To Bed' Part One - Vivian Ellis
        30. The Music From 'And So To Bed' Part Two - Vivian Ellis

        Album Description

        English composer Vivian Ellis had a prolific career spanning five decades, during which she wrote nearly 70 West End shows. The Water Gipsies was a 1955 collaboration between Ellis and A.P. Herbert. Contains the cast recording of The Water Gipsies plus bonus tracks including early Ellis compositions, many appearing on CD for the first time!
        Hits of Andrew Lloyd Webber
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          Hits of Andrew Lloyd Webber

          Manufacturer: Northquest
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Musical TheaterMusical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0000AM6N5
          Release Date: 2003-08-05

          Tracks:

          1. I Am the Starlight [From Starlight Express]
          2. All I Ask of You [Piano Instrumental [Phantom of the Opera]
          3. Amigos Para Siempre [LA Olympic Games]
          4. Don't Cry for Me Argentina [From Evita]
          5. I Don't Know How to Love Him [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
          6. Phantom of the Opera [From Phantom of the Opera]
          7. With One Look [From Sunset Boulevard]
          8. Joseph Megamix [Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat]
          9. Everything's Alright [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
          10. Memory [Piano Instrumental [Cats] [Instrumental]

          Tracks:

          1. Love Changes Everything (Aspects Of Love)
          2. All I Ask of You [From Phantom of the Opera]
          3. Greatest Star of All [From Sunset Boulevard]
          4. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again [From Phantom of the Opera]
          5. Memory [From Cats]
          6. Go Go Joseph [Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat]
          7. Music of the Night [From Phantom of the Opera]
          8. Seeing Is Believing (Aspects Of Love)
          9. Any Dream Will Do [Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat]
          10. Don't Cry for Me Argentina [Piano Instrumental [Evita] [Instrumental]

          Music Review:

          1. Lovin' This Livin' for the Lord
          2. Melodies of My Heart
          3. My Lord What a Morning!
          4. Mystery Revealed
          5. Never Give Up
          6. No Apology
          7. NQC Live 2000 [Live]
          8. Nu Hymnz: Live from the Motor City [Live]
          9. Our God Reigns
          10. Pure Gospel

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