A Taste of Heaven

Track Listings
1. Built on Amazing Grace    
2. Another Land    
3. Gifts    
4. You Need to Pray    
5. Mama Made It    
6. Taste of Heaven    
7. I Saw a Man    
8. Prettiest Flowers Will Be Blooming    
9. Buckle of the Bible Belt    
10. You'll Never Walk Alone    

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Treasures of English Church Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • My favorite album. English church music at its finest.
  • The grand tradition of English music
  • music of great beauty
  • Excellent Selection, Excellent Performance
  • Best all-in-one English music CD ever
 Treasures of English Church Music

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ASIN: B0000031I6
Release Date: 1995-12-12

Tracks:

  1. Music Of The Latin Rite: Ave Maria
  2. Music Of The Latin Rite: Loquebantur variis linguis
  3. Music Of The Latin Rite: Miserere mei
  4. Haec dies
  5. Music Of The Latin Rite: Ave verum corpus
  6. Music Of The Reformation: If Ye Love Me
  7. Music Of The Reformation: Hide Not Thou Thy Face
  8. Music Of The Reformation: Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake
  9. Music Of The Reformation: O Clap Your Hands
  10. Music Of The Reformation: Bow Thine Ear
  11. Music Of The Reformation: Hosanna To The Son Of David
  12. Music Of The Restoration: Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry
  13. Music Of The Restoration: Thou Knowest, Lord
  14. Music Of The Restoration: Hear My Prayer, O Lord
  15. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Beati quorum via
  16. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: This Joyful Eastertide
  17. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Sing Lullaby
  18. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: A Spotless Rose
  19. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: What Cheer?
  20. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: O Taste And See
  21. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: A Hymn To The Virgin
  22. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
  23. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Faire Is The Heaven
  24. Anthems And Introits: Rejoice In The Lord
  25. Anthems And Introits: Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences
  26. Anthems And Introits: Come, Let's Rejoice
  27. Anthems And Introits: When David Heard
  28. Anthems And Introits: I Sat Down Under His Shadow
  29. Anthems And Introits: These Are They That Follow The Lamb
  30. Latin Motets: Christe Jesu, pastor bone
  31. Latin Motets: O beatum et sacrosanctum diem
  32. Latin Motets: Nunc dimittis
  33. Latin Motets: O vos omnes
  34. Latin Motets: Factum est silentium
  35. Latin Motets: Justorum animae
  36. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Hail, Gladdening Light
  37. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: A Hymn To The Mother Of God
  38. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Hymn For The Dormition Of The Mother Of God
  39. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: They Are At Rest
  40. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: A Litany
  41. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Nolo mortem peccatoris
  42. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: O nata lux
  43. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Loving Shepherd Of Thy Sheep
  44. Prayer Settings: The Lord's Prayer
  45. Prayer Settings: In manus tuas
  46. Prayer Settings: Bring Us, O Lord God

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My favorite album. English church music at its finest........2005-10-06

Whether you have a couple dozen albums of English choral music or whether you're looking for an introduction to English choral music, this two CD collection is a must. Here you will find a wide selection of sacred favorites, from Gregorian chant to Ralph Vaughan Williams. It's a misnomer to call it "Anglican," since this would exclude (in addition to, of course, the pre-Reformation Latin hymns) the likes of Thomas Tallis and William Byrd -- both Catholics that kept to the ancient faith despite Elizabeth's (albeit relatively mild) persecutions. Tallis and Byrd set the standard in the 16th century for the distinctive "Englishness" (as opposed to Continental European) style of English choral music, with its soaring majesty yet somehow coupled with a subtle and sustained beauty (as opposed to the Continental ups and downs and often tiresome exaggerations). For those of us in the English-speaking world, this is our heritage. Let's treasure it. As for the recording itself, the mixing is superb. While listening, it's quite easy to imagine yourself in the beautiful King's College Chapel or perhaps heaven itself.

5 out of 5 stars The grand tradition of English music.......2005-09-23

Recorded in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral, the Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter produced a duo of discs dedicated to Music of the English Church previously issued as two separate discs, 'Hail, Gladdening Light', and its companion piece, 'Faire is the Heaven'. The discs here are straight copies of those discs; hence, if you have those already, there is no need to purchase this - on the other hand, if you do not have the other discs, this is a bargain.

--Music--
This is all unaccompanied music, sung in a cathedral chapel acoustically suited for such music. The first disc has four primary sections: Music of the Latin Rite; Music of the Reformation; Music of the Restoration; and Anglican Revival and the twentieth century. The most famous composers in English music history -- Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons -- combine with later masters such as Purcell, Stanford, Howells, Walton, Britten and Vaughan Williams to form a truly masterful collection. These are anthems, hymns and other liturgical pieces that have remained important in Anglican worship, and can be often heard in situ on Sundays around the world. However, the Cambridge Singers bring their special music talent to the task, producing a good standard bearer for music of the English Church.

On the second disc, there are six Latin motets, set by composers such as Taverner, Howells, Stanford, Vaughan Williams, Philips and Dering. Anthens and Introits include notables Tomkins and Purcell, and lesser-known composers such as Amner, Bairstow and Goss. Hymns span the range from old to modern, including a hymn by John Rutter himself. The disc ends with three prayer settings, including one by the underappreciated John Sheppard, and another from William Harris, whose hymn serves as the title to the companion disc. These anthems and hymns show a powerful range of music, yet show a consistent tone also that makes it rather distinctive of the music of the English church.

The group's power and grace is second to none, particularly when singing this kind of music in a place such as Ely Cathedral, arguably the most natural of settings possible.

--Liner Notes--
The notes for this recording include the titles and words of each anthem or hymn. The notes for each piece also includes brief biographical information of the composer, and unique information about each work, when particular composers are represented more than once. One thing conspicuously missing is much biographical information about John Rutter, or any descriptive information about the Cambridge Singers apart from the most basic of information.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

5 out of 5 stars music of great beauty.......2005-04-24

Pop one of these CDs into your car stero, turn up the volume and feel yourself drift into a sublime peace. Can music manifest the existence of God?

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Selection, Excellent Performance.......2004-07-28

This two-CD compilation by the Cambridge Singers is truly very good. The repertoire is very diverse and only the best representations of composers and time periods are performed. ALthough most of the pieces were not written with a mixed choir in mind, the Cambridge Singers sing it so well you would not have had any idea. Their performances are careful and exquisite.

5 out of 5 stars Best all-in-one English music CD ever.......2004-04-20

This is a re-release, as one set, of two of my favorite CDs ever: "Faire is the Heaven" and "Hail Gladdening Light" by the Cambridge singers. This is a fabulous compilation of everyone's favorite works from the English Cathedral tradition, all the way from Taverner (16th century) to Tavener (21st century). The selection of works is great and touches all the most important genres. The performance is exquisite, elegant, faultless. The Cambridge Singers have a softer, less edgy sound than the Tallis Scholars, and are more expressive, which may make them easier for some people to listen to, especially for the more recent works. They are no less musical. The Parsons Ave Maria alone brings one to tears. If you want an introduction to English church music, this is the CD to start with. Also makes a great gift, if you already love this music and want to introduce someone else to it.
Vaughan Williams: Mass in G minor; Motets
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • the music survives
  • Still Underrated
  • For the masses
  • Music of transcendant radiance!
 Vaughan Williams: Mass in G minor; Motets

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ASIN: B00005RG7R
Release Date: 2002-01-15

Tracks:

  1. Lord, Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge - Motet
  2. Prayer To The Father Of Heaven - Motet
  3. O Vos Omnes - Motet
  4. Kyrie
  5. Gloria In Excelsis
  6. Credo
  7. Sanctus - Osanna II
  8. Benedictus - Osanna II
  9. Agnus Dei
  10. O Clap Your Hands - Motet
  11. O Taste And See - Motet
  12. O How Amiable - Anthem
  13. Come Down, O Love Divine (Down Ampney) - Hymn Setting

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars the music survives.......2005-04-15

Despite a less than perfect performance by the Elora Festival Singers and some dismaying choices in audio engineering, Vaughan Williams' otherworldly Mass in G survives intact. I'm convinced almost nothing could destroy this titanic masterpiece. It's simply Vaughan Williams' very finest work among a number of luminous scores (Serenade to Music and the Fifth Symphony come to mind). Why the musicians seem so lackluster here is a mystery, maybe an off day. The singing of the anthems is more attuned, as is, weirdly, the engineering; both elevate as the recording progresses. Besides the Mass, it's a miracle to find the brief and elegant "O Taste and See" (sung wonderfully here) and "Come Down, O Love Divine" - one of the greatest English hymns and especially moving for Vaughan Williams' father having been vicar of Down Ampney when his son was born. Highest recommendation is for the King's College Choir, Cambridge under Wilcox recording of the Mass, but this is a fine effort overall, one whose musicians would be better served by less erratic sound engineering.

5 out of 5 stars Still Underrated.......2005-03-23

Vaughn Williams is still an underrated composer, in my opinion--at least by the musical elite. But then again, so is choral music in general--except by the masses. These works are truly remarkable. Vaughn Williams's harmonic and literary mastery is evident throughout, and anyone who would like to know how to write for a chorus should know these works intimately.

3 out of 5 stars For the masses.......2004-07-28

THIS is not the best recording of R.V.W.'s MASS in G. Although the Elora Singers find themselves doing really good things with the work on more than one occasion, they simply cannot compete with the likes of Matthew Best (Hyperion), New College of Oxford (Meridian) or Holst Singers (Unicorn, also available on Regis at budget price). My own favourite is on a not-so-recent record made by the Roger Wagner Chorale (Capitol LP); per chance, i kept a copy on tape. I am not sure if that's available on cd, perhaps as a bootleg [?]. There's also a persuasive recording from Richard Hickox (Chandos) that compares quite favorably with Dave Willcocks's King's College recording (EMI). Elora's account of the Mass isnt really 'bad'. If it is not mediocre, it is far from remarkable either. In conclusion : The most recommendable performance on cd (almost revelatory - with great quality of sound) is the one by Hilary Davan Wetton and his Holst Singers, which is and should remain available from Regis for just a few bucks over the price of the current Naxos.

5 out of 5 stars Music of transcendant radiance!.......2003-01-22

I will start out by admitting that I bought this CD on a lark, not being at all familiar with the Elora Festival Singers, and being usually prejudiced in favor of such blue-blooded English choirs as King's College Cambridge in this kind of music.

To say I was pleasantly surprised is a big understatement. I am floored! This is choral singing of absolute sumptuousness, recorded in clear resonant sound. The main offering on the CD is the G minor Mass, RVW's 1921 evocation of the sonorities, polyphony and choral textures of the great English Tudor composers Tallis and Taverner. This rich, gorgeous and mystical work receives a most beautiful performance here, with the massed climaxes thrilling.

In addition there are five motets, including the elaborate and colorful "Lord, Thou hast been our refuge" and "O taste and see" which was performed during communion at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and also at the composer's own funeral. An anthem and a hymn-setting round out a very generous recital, which at the super budget Naxos price is more than a bargain, it is a gift!

If you have a love of beautiful choral music, English music, or just music that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart, this is it.
Lay Aside All Earthly Cares: Orthodox Choral Works in English
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Just heavenly
 Lay Aside All Earthly Cares: Orthodox Choral Works in English

Manufacturer: Cappella Romana
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AXWHE4
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

  1. Bless the Lord, O my soul
  2. O gladsome Light
  3. Lord, now let Thy servant
  4. Rejoice, Virgin Theotokos
  5. Praise the Name of the Lord
  6. The Great Doxology, No.1
  7. Bless the Lord, O my soul
  8. The Second Antiphon
  9. Only begotten Son
  10. Holy God, No.2
  11. Alleluia, No.1
  12. Cherubic Hymn (Special melody: The thief beheld)
  13. A mercy of peace
  14. It is truly meet
  15. Our Father / One is holy / Praise the Lord, No.1
  16. Praise the Lord from the heavens, No.2
  17. I will receive the cup, No.2
  18. Their proclamation has gone out, No.2
  19. Rejoice in the Lord
  20. Receive the Body of Christ, No.1,2,1
  21. Blessed be the name of the Lord
  22. Psalm
  23. All of creation
  24. Troparion for the Sunday of Orthodoxy
  25. Let my prayer arise
  26. Now the Powers of heaven
  27. Taste and see
  28. Thy bridal chamber
  29. The wise thief, No.2
  30. The wise thief, No.3
  31. Let all mortal flesh
  32. What shall we call you, Mary

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Just heavenly.......2007-01-30

An extraordinary, original collection of vocal music that defies categorization. An inspiring pleasure to own.
Vaughan Williams: Hymns and Choral Music
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • What? Turn it up!!
 Vaughan Williams: Hymns and Choral Music

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ASIN: B000000A95
Release Date: 1992-10-28

Tracks:

  1. Come Down, O Love Divine
  2. O Taste And See
  3. We've Been A While
  4. Te Deum
  5. Wither's Rocking Hymn
  6. For All The Saints
  7. Valiant-For-Truth
  8. Prayer To The Father Of Heaven
  9. Easter Hymn
  10. Christmas Hymn
  11. Whitsunday Hymn
  12. Sanctus
  13. Festival Te Deum

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars What? Turn it up!!.......2001-03-09

What a pity! This is a lovely collection of Vaughan Williams' choral works and hymns. Unfortunately, Chandos strikes again. The sound quality is very poor. One must have the volume up to a high level to hear this CD pleasantly. The fault with this CD is not its subject or the artistry of the performers. It lies soley with Chandos. I believe this is a common problem with their recordings.
Faire is the Heaven: Music of the English Church
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The best!!!!!!!!!!
  • Far more than faire...
  • "Treasures of English Church Music": same music, better buy
  • Beautiful
  • John Rutter Presents English Chruch Music Through the Ages
 Faire is the Heaven: Music of the English Church

Manufacturer: Collegium
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000031H7
Release Date: 1993-09-11

Tracks:

  1. Ave Maria
  2. Loquebantur variis linguis
  3. Miserere mei
  4. Haec dies
  5. Ave verum corpus
  6. If Ye Love Me
  7. Hide Not Thou Thy Face
  8. Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake
  9. O Clap Your Hands
  10. Bow Thine Ear
  11. Hosanna To The Son Of David
  12. Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry
  13. Thou Knowest, Lord
  14. Hear My Prayer, O Lord
  15. Beati Quorum Via
  16. This Joyful Eastertide
  17. Sing Lullaby
  18. A Spotless Rose
  19. What Cheer?
  20. O Taste And See
  21. A Hymn To The Virgin
  22. Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
  23. Faire Is The Heaven

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There's no choir better than the Cambridge Singers for thoughtful, imaginative, cohesive programming, and for an ability to excel in performing music of various styles and periods. Here is a splendid example of this group's mastery of repertoire and choral technique, featuring some of the finest choral music ever written, from Tallis, Byrd, and Gibbons to Stanford, Howells, and Britten. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-06-02

I am fond of sacred choral music, and I have listened to several groups and CDs. But I have yet to find any group with the superb quality of the Cambridge Singers! Under the direction of John Rutter their smooth, flawless music flows so seemingly effortlessly (though we know that much effort must be made for such angelic quality). The acoustics are awesome as the recording was recorded in an ancient cathedral. They say a whisper will resonate 5 seonds after the whisperer stops. And the selection of music as well is wonderful! There is a progression from the 1500s to the 1900s, and though all the music is nice the first portion is especially melodic, enchanting, relaxing, and inspiring!!! Therefore as the chorus, the recording sound, and the song selections are all EXCELLENT I would definitely recommend this CD to anyone! :)

5 out of 5 stars Far more than faire..........2003-09-08

Recorded in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral (the largest Lady Chapel in England), the Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter produced a great work in this album. Originally produced as a vinyl album in 1982, it was remastered as a CD in 1988. The title derives from a hymn lyric, and the music consists of a sampling of the greatest English church music from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The music is meditative, uplifting, and elegant in simplicity and stunning vocal quality.

--Music--
This is all vocal music, unaccompanied by instruments. The disc has four primary sections: Music of the Latin Rite; Music of the Reformation; Music of the Restoration; and Anglican Revival and the twentieth century. The most famous composers in English music history -- Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons -- combine with later masters such as Purcell, Stanford, Howells, Walton, Britten and Vaughan Williams to form a truly masterful collection. These are anthems, hymns and other liturgical pieces that have remained important in Anglican worship, and can be often heard in situ on Sundays around the world. However, the Cambridge Singers bring their special music talent to the task, producing a good standard bearer for music of the English Church.

--Liner Notes--
The notes for this recording include the titles and words, in both Latin and English, for each of the pieces recorded here. It has a brief paragraph of introduction to each piece of music, relating it to its historic and musical contexts. One thing conspicuously missing is any significant biographical information about John Rutter, or any descriptive information about the Cambridge Singers apart from the basic, one-sentence description.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices (about 28 voices for this recording), many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages.

5 out of 5 stars "Treasures of English Church Music": same music, better buy.......2002-02-01

Thinking of purchasing the "Faire" and "Hail" CDs together? You will save money if you buy them in another guise: "Treasures of English Church Music." This 2-disk set is a reissue that combines Rutter's "Faire" and "Hail" CDs into a single package. You get the same disks for $12-$15 less.

Whatever the package, the music is gorgeous. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2001-08-22

Gorgeous sounding church music from early to 20th cent. A CD I play a lot - what more praise does it need?

5 out of 5 stars John Rutter Presents English Chruch Music Through the Ages.......2000-08-19

In this atypical, that is, non-Christmas collection, John Rutter presents English church music from the 16th through the 20th centuries. While one may miss the absence of one or two compositions by Rutter himself, his capacity to achieve a unique sound with a choir is certainly here.

One who has enjoyed Rutter's Christmas music would do well to acquire this collection as well.
A Taste of Heaven
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Full of Hits
  • Small Taste of Heaven on Earth
 A Taste of Heaven
Florida Boys
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000002ASU
Release Date: 1994-09-13

Tracks:

  1. Built on Amazing Grace
  2. Another Land
  3. Gifts
  4. You Need to Pray
  5. Mama Made It
  6. Taste of Heaven
  7. I Saw a Man
  8. Prettiest Flowers Will Be Blooming
  9. Buckle of the Bible Belt
  10. You'll Never Walk Alone

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Full of Hits .......2005-01-03

This is the project, recorded almost 10 years ago, that contains several of the Florida Boys' great hits of recent years. 'Built on Amazing Grace' was a top 5 single on Gospel radio. It is a rousing song featuring former tenor Greg Cook. 'A Taste of Heaven' is another hit from his CD, featuring veteran baritone Glen Allred. Glen's silky-smooth voice and the close harmony of the other guys give this song a lot of staying-power. You will hit the replay button time and again. This recording also contains one of the all-time Florida Boys classics, 'The Prettiest Flowers are Blooming.' You will never forget this Souhtern Gospel classic. In short, BUY IT. It is a collector's item.

4 out of 5 stars Small Taste of Heaven on Earth.......2001-02-03

The Florida Boys, legends in the Southern gospel music field, show why they are the industry's standard-bearers on this album. The album begins with a rousing, uplifting song called "Built on Amazing Grace" and ends with the classic song, "You'll Never Walk Alone." Les Beasley and his gang of Florida Boys are always expected to deliver the best and they never disappoint.
Heaven Taste
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    		Heaven Taste
    No Man
    Manufacturer: Hidden Art
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00008J2RD
    Release Date: 2003-03-18

    Tracks:

    1. Long Day Fall
    2. Babyship Blue
    3. Bleed
    4. Road
    5. Heaven Taste

    Album Description

    Album-length remastered collection of No-Man B-sides shows off the band's gift for constructing velvety, contemplative textures and dreamy portraits of passing moods. Steven Wilson's gracefully sampled atmospherics are buoyed up by onetime Japan players Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri and Mick Karn. The sort of album that starts off as a chill-out but ends up turning you on. 5 tracks. Hidden Art. 2002.
    A Taste of Heaven
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      		A Taste of Heaven
      Raymond Anthony Myles
      Manufacturer: Sony
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00008WT52
      Release Date: 2003-04-22

      Tracks:

      1. Elijah's Rock
      2. Be On Fire
      3. Someday We'll All Be Free
      4. Wake Up Everybody
      5. Border Song (Holy Moses)
      6. Put A Little Love In Your Heart
      7. What A Fellowship
      8. He's Right There
      9. Precious Lord (Dedicated to Christine Myles)
      10. Learning To Love (Raymond's Rap)
      11. Elijah's Rock (live)
      A Taste Of Heaven: The Sound OF New Orleans
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        		A Taste Of Heaven: The Sound OF New Orleans

        Manufacturer: HD
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B00027WMYS
        Taste of Heaven
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          		Taste of Heaven
          Talara
          Manufacturer: Lion Music Finland
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00006GO9A
          Release Date: 2002-08-20

          Tracks:

          1. When Darkness Falls
          2. Days Of Dawn
          3. Your Love
          4. December
          5. Last Mistake
          6. Taste Of Heaven
          7. Sacred Pleasure
          8. 2 Late
          9. Save Me
          10. Lonely Shade Of Blue
          11. Again Your Love Is Mine (Acoustic Track)
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