At Her Best

Track Listings
1. One Day at a Time    
2. It's Now or Never    
3. Sweet Dreams    
4. Memories Are Made of This    
5. All in His Hands    
6. Among My Souvenirs    
7. I Love You So Much It Hurts    
8. Crying in the Chapel    
9. Onward, Christian Soldiers    
10. Danny Boy    
11. America the Beautiful    
12. Lady Liberty    

At Her Best, Music, Cristy Lane, CCM, Country, Country-Pop, Inspirational, Vocals
At Her Very Best
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Nana Mouskouri at Her Very Best
At Her Very Best
Nana Mouskouri
Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000059H1U
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

  1. Only Love
  2. The White Rose Of Athens
  3. Try To Remember
  4. Over And Over
  5. Fields Of Love
  6. Bridge Over Troubled Water
  7. Habanera
  8. Quand On S'aime
  9. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  10. En Aranjuez Con Mi Amor
  11. Oh Happy Day
  12. Scarborough Fair
  13. Amazing Grace
  14. Only Time Will Tell
  15. Plaisir D'amour
  16. Ta Pedia Tou Pirea (Never On Sunday)
  17. Recuerdos De La Alhambra
  18. Morning Has Broken
  19. Song For Liberty
  20. The Humming Chorus
  21. Ave Maria

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars At Her Very Best.......2007-01-15

Her voice did not appear to be as strong as in her "Canciones" CD. Also it lacked Mouskouri's vacal creativity. I did like the bouncy "Oh Happy Day" and others but there was something in several songs that her voice did not appear to be strong at all.

5 out of 5 stars at her very best.......2007-01-10

really enjoyed the music.will buy another one of nan mouskouris cds at a later date.highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars At Her Very Best.......2006-04-21

A tour de force of Mouskouri's best music, showcasing her pure voice.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent and versatile selection.......2005-12-03

I initially bought this CD primarily to hear Nana Mouskouri's version of the classical "Ave Maria." Although my favorite version remains the one sung by Mario Lanza, I found Mouskouri's version quite pleasant and entirely listenable. Other excellent classical selections include Habanera (Bizet), The Humming Chorus (Puccini), Song For Liberty (Verdi), and En Aranjuez Con Mi Amor (Rodrigo).

All of the selections, classical and pop, are thoroughly pleasant and very clear. Both Mouskouri's voice and the instrumental accompaniment are beautiful. One thing that stands out on this CD is her versatility. Whether it's something as traditional and classical as "Ave Maria" or something as hip as the sixties rock gospel song "Oh Happy Day," Nana Mouskouri knows how to make it hers. She sings "Oh Happy Day" with convincing energy and enthusiasm. As for "Quand on s'aime" her duet with the French jazz composer, Michel Legrand, it's an enthusiastically sung jazzy number that really swings and is wonderfully done. Her versions of Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Trouble Water" and "Scarborough Fair Canticle" are also first rate. No weak selections here. Only beautiful songs that are very well done. Warmly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Nana Mouskouri at Her Very Best.......2005-10-17

The versatility of Nana's voice, arguably the sweetest on the planet, is captured in this CD. One can only want to hear more!
Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites
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    Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites

    Manufacturer: Castle Pulse
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    ASIN: B0009SOFXG
    Release Date: 2005-08-01

    Tracks:

    1. Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (CWM Rhondda) - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
    2. Land of My Fathers - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
    3. Dies Irae
    4. Men of Harlech
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    7. Old Folks at Home
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    9. Faust/Soldier's Chorus - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
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    11. Ballard of Rourke's Drift - Cwt-Y-Collen Choir
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    17. All Through the Night - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
    18. Arwelfa
    19. Invictus
    20. Softly as I Leave You

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    3. Pererin Wyf (Amazing Grace)
    4. Tribute to the USA: America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates)/God Bless ...
    5. Memories of Martha
    6. I Lombardi/The Crusaders' Chorus - Treorchy Male Choir
    7. Myfanwy - Treorchy Male Choir
    8. Tales of Hoffman/Barcarolle
    9. Creation's Hymn
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    11. Shall We Gather at the River
    12. Nos a Bore
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    14. Soon Ah Will Be Done
    15. Thanks Be to God
    16. Flower That Shattered the Stone
    17. Rhys - Treorchy Male Choir
    18. Where Shall I Be?
    19. Bywyd y Bugail
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    2. Pearl Fishers/Divine Brahma
    3. She Was Beautiful (Cavatina) - Treorchy Male Choir
    4. Cymru Fach
    5. Nidaros
    6. Jacob's Ladder - Treorchy Male Choir
    7. Watching the Wheat
    8. Pan Ddaw y Saint (When the Saints Go Marching In)
    9. Misbles/Stars
    10. Rachie
    11. Pirates of Penzance/With Cat-Like Tread - Treorchy Male Choir
    12. There Is a Balm in Gilead
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    2. Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me
    3. Morte Christe (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
    4. By Babylon's Wave
    5. I'm Gonna Sing
    6. Where Could I Go But to the Lord?
    7. Holy City - Treorchy Male Choir
    8. Mefistofele: Ave Signor, Degli Angeli
    9. Senzenina (Zulu Chant)
    10. That's All I Want from You
    11. Deep Harmony - Treorchy Male Choir
    12. Give Me Jesus
    13. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
    14. My Wish for You
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    17. Be Still My Soul (Finlandia Hymn)
    18. God's Choir in the Sky
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    20. Smilin' Through

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    3. Mor Fawr Wyt Ti (How Great Thou Art)
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    5. Comrades in Arms
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    7. They Led My Lord Away
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    Choirs Include the Morriston Orpheus Choir, the Pontadrddulais Male Voice Choir, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir, the Cwrt-y-gollen Choir, the Treorchy Male Choir and the Lucknow Male Voice Choir.
    Reba McEntire at Her Very Best
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      Reba McEntire
      Manufacturer: Wrasse
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      ASIN: B000FVGMRO
      Release Date: 2006-07-10

      Tracks:

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      2. Can't Even Get The Blues
      3. Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
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      5. You're The First Time I've Thought About Leaving
      6. Somebody Should Leave
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      Get Right Blues
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • spirit and soul
      Get Right Blues
      Jessie Mae Hemphill
      Manufacturer: Inside Sounds
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00016KKPI
      Release Date: 2003-11-01

      Tracks:

      1. Streamline Train
      2. Shake Your Booty (Shake It, Baby)
      3. Go Back to Your Used to Be
      4. Take Me Home with You, Baby
      5. Baby, Please Don't Go
      6. Lord, Help the Poor and Needy
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars spirit and soul.......2005-10-30

      Jessie Mae Hemphill is less active than she used to be, but still with the world and in poor economic circumstances, which is not what she deserves... This person grew up in the heartland of country blues, Northern Mississipi, and "puts down" the true feeling of her deep human roots. Her personality is her voice and her music, and she deserves to be heard like crazy. It has never been easy for a woman to be accepted as a great blues performer, guitarist, percussionist and incredible human being - but Jessie Mae is all of that and more. If we don't soon realize that this form of music is life itself and the gasoline on which we run we're done for. Let Jessie Mae into your heart because she IS your heart.
      Better Days
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • My cat could probably mix better! I'm serious!
      • she's great , this recording well . . . .
      • Great music, bad production
      • A good record
      • This gal knows how to play the blues!
      Better Days
      Susan Tedeschi
      Manufacturer: Oarfin Records
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      ASIN: B00000GVZ5
      Release Date: 1999-01-05

      Tracks:

      1. It's Up To You
      2. Gonna Write Him A Letter
      3. Love Never Treats Me Right
      4. It Hurts Me Too
      5. Locomotive
      6. You're On My Hair (Instrumental)
      7. Better Days
      8. Hound Dog
      9. I Don't Want Nobody
      10. Ain't Nobody's Business

      Product Description

      1. It's Up To You
      2. Gonna Write Him A Letter
      3. Love Never Treats Me Right
      4. It Hurts Me Too
      5. Locomotive
      6. You're On My Hair - (TRUE instrumental)
      7. Better Days
      8. Hound Dog
      9. I Don't Want Nobody
      10. Ain't Nobody's Business


      Format: CD

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      This reissue of the Boston favorite's 1995 debut clearly highlights her greatest strength: her voice. Susan Tedeschi has been singing since she was 4 years old, and it shows; her voice has the power and control that comes from long experience. If her version of "Hound Dog" doesn't blow the top off of Big Mama Thornton's original, it's still a strong effort, and she's just as good with her own material. The title track--penned by Adrienne Hayes, guitarist for Tedeschi's band--is especially good, as the slow tempo allows Tedeschi to stretch her pipes a bit. Unfortunately, even by the release of Just Won't Burn, Tedeschi's guitar hadn't caught up with her voice, and the discrepancy is even more obvious here--there's a spark, but it doesn't quite catch fire. Still, there's no question that her heart's in the right place, and if her guitar work continues to improve, there'll be no stopping her. --Genevieve Williams

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars My cat could probably mix better! I'm serious!.......2007-02-08

      Fairly good CD marred by the most horrible recording / mixdown / mastering I've ever encountered on a commercial CD - nay, make that any CD! Through headphones the stereo image pumps around, indicating they did some heavy stereo compression without mixing the channels together for the control signal.

      In order to listen to this without getting a terrible headache, I had to mix it down to mono and apply some fake stereo. Pathetic! Who let this thing get stamped out without even the most cursory inspection of the content quality?

      [...] But please, please, please play blues guitar on your next CD, OK? Shove those those studio pickers out of the way and do what you do best! And take JH out of your Rolodex!

      4 out of 5 stars she's great , this recording well . . . . .......2005-07-12

      this is worth owning as it's a record of susan younger . . . .

      i'm really looking forward to her new album - supposedly coming out this fall

      4 out of 5 stars Great music, bad production.......2003-04-01

      I love Susan Tedeschi and was thrilled to get a hold of this "pre-fame" CD. It's a great CD too. Full of powerful blues that are more reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt than of Janis Joplin.

      The production on this CD is really pretty spotty. The first track "It's Up to You" has a very muddy quality to it and "It Hurts Me Too" is painful to listen to on headphones with the mixing from left to right channels constantly moving. Most of the tracks however, are adequately mixed.

      All in all, this is well worth listening to if you're a Tedeschi fan, but her following CD's are far superior to this one. She just keeps getting better.

      4 out of 5 stars A good record.......2002-09-30

      Like most people, I fell in love with Susan Tedeschi after hearing "Just Won't Burn". It became the soundtrack of my senior year in high school...so I immediately bought "Better Days", and at first listen, I was disappointed. Nothing seemed to click. It wasn't bad, just okay. I set it aside for a couple months and just recently started listening to it again. I don't know why I didn't love it before! Some of the songs almost have a country feel, like the first track. Most are mellow blues, but they still rock. I can't wait for the new album!

      5 out of 5 stars This gal knows how to play the blues!.......2002-07-12

      I first heard Ms. Tedeschi when she opened for B.B. King in his year 2000 tour. What a night! I happen to be a big fan of the blues, and when I heard those performers, I was more than impressed! But Ms. Tedeschi stood out from the rest, because she expresses such a great amount of talent. You can tell that she loves her work! She can really play the blues, and her voice is just the icing on the cake!
      It's hard to say which song on this album is my favorite. It's like trying to decide which one of your children you love more. But I will say that her interpretation of "Hound Dog" is not one to be missed. I would also have to say that the instrumental work on "You're On My Hair" is great! Not to mention, she can play a mean slide guitar! (When you hear "Locomotive" you'll know what I mean). I recommend this album to anyone who has a deep respect for the blues, you won't be disappointed!
      Pianissimo II
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Acoustic Persistence
      • 5 star music hindered by 2 star playing
      • One Foot in Heaven
      • Beautiful music by a talented composer
      • Truly a Timeless Recording!
      Pianissimo II
      Suzanne Ciani
      Manufacturer: Seventh Wave
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      ASIN: B000003M2T
      Release Date: 1996-04-02

      Tracks:

      1. Princess
      2. The Velocity Of Love
      3. Andalusian Dream
      4. Eagle
      5. Go Gently
      6. Etude
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Acoustic Persistence.......2004-06-09

      After the success of Suzanne Ciani's first acoustic piano album 'Pianissimo,' it's no surprise that she would venture into the world of hammers and strings again. Nor is it any surprise that her second album is just as pleasurable as the first. Ostensible created out of previous electronic pieces dating as far back as 1983 (The Velocity of Love) most of the work comes from the 1990's - as late as 1996 Princess, Etude, and Timeless). This gives the listener an opportunity to see how the acoustic side of this musician has matured, and how it has affected her overall work.

      Frankly, I like Ciani better as an acoustic performer. The underlying percussive nature of the natural piano lends her a definition that is sometimes lacking in her electronic work. As much as people might argue with me, I believe that control is more of an issue with electronic composition and performance than it is with an acoustic instrument. The latter is beautiful 'in spite' of its limitations, the former can hypnotize the artist with its textures, diluting the melodic content. Compare, for instance, the original Velocity of Love with the version presented here. While the two versions are both pianistic, the original is a bit more diffuse even thought it is more orchestrated. Both are beautiful though.

      Ciani has a native melodic skill that produced consistently affecting work. As I've mentioned before, her music is more intimate and less bravura than other, equally good pianists. Not that she isn't capable of moments of dazzling performance (Andalusian Dream), but her niche is really the song, and not the singer (Go Gently, and Bel Canto). I've been listening to this album for several weeks now, postponing reviewing it to listen 'one more time,' and it refuses to get tiresome.

      I never did manage to get the included multimedia track to work on either my Mac or my PC's, which is probably my fault. But as I've said, it isn't why I bought the album. I bought it for the music, and there is plenty of that.

      3 out of 5 stars 5 star music hindered by 2 star playing.......2000-02-04

      I love Suzanne Ciani's music. Her compositions are wonderful. Saddly her piano playing does not do them justice. I have listened to this album many, many times, thinking that I was being to harsh in my judgment, but I always arrive at the same conclusion. Suzanne bangs the keys. Sometimes she bangs them softly. Mostly she bangs them loudly. She plays the correct notes at the correct time, but there is no art. All of the finer points of playing are missing. I much prefer "Dream Suite", "Turning" and "Suzannne Live" in which she can bang to her heart's content, since most of the melody is carried by other instruments. Maybe someday a gifted piano player will do these compositions justice.

      5 out of 5 stars One Foot in Heaven.......1999-11-26

      Suzanne Ciani has one foot in heaven. She's my favorite 20th century musician. Her music evokes romance, sweetness, eroticism, heaven, serenity; you name it; her music evokes it. Genius!

      5 out of 5 stars Beautiful music by a talented composer.......1999-09-15

      I first heard about Suzanne Ciani from the Romantic Piano website (members.xoom.com/sims_music/piano/). I fell in love with her melodies. The difference that seperates her from other "New Age" composers such as Jim Brickman and Yanni, is that the form in her music is very tight. Her music does not sound like improvisations at all. One could walk away from one of her concerts and remember each song, while this is hard at other concerts where all the music sounds the same. Bravo to Ciani for giving us an escape from all the other terrible piano music out there.

      5 out of 5 stars Truly a Timeless Recording!.......1999-05-20

      Suzanne Ciani's music have always set the mood for any occasion. This album is no exception. In Pianissimo II, Suzanne performs her favorite songs on a concert grand piano at George Lucas's Skywalker Studio. She also has three new songs on this album too.

      The recording quality is superb along with Suzanne's liner notes on each song. Each song is very moving and if you really concentrate on each song, imagery comes into play.

      For example, I listened to my favorite song "Timeless" located on Track 15. It made me think about looking at a photo album and watching my mom grow older (and wiser) through time. I sure that other listeners who bought this album with have many images that will blend with her songs.

      Another neat addition to this album is the Computer Multimedia Enhancement track. Put this album in a Macintosh or Windows based PC and let Suzanne show you how the album was produced and meet her staff who helped made it possible. There are some other surprises too.

      All in all, it's a great recording. Highly recommended.

      Larry Klug - Cincinnati, OH
      At Her Very Best
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        At Her Very Best
        Julie Andrews
        Manufacturer: Umvd Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000HCO7PU
        Release Date: 2006-09-04

        Tracks:

        1. Sound of Music [From The Sound of Music]
        2. Getting to Know You [From The Sound of Music]
        3. My Fair Lady Suite: Overture/Wouldn't It Be Lovely/Let a Woman/You ...
        4. I Wish I Were in Love Again [From Babes in Arms]
        5. Cock-Eyed Optimist [From South Pacific]
        6. Bewitched [From Pal Joey]
        7. Hello Young Lovers [From The King and I]
        8. Crazy World [From Victor Victoria]
        9. Living in the Shadows [From Victor Victoria]
        10. Camelot Suite: Camelot/The Simple Joys of Maidenhood/How to Handle ...

        Tracks:

        1. Edelweiss [From The Sound of Music]
        2. I Whistle a Happy Tune [From The King and I]
        3. My Funny Valentine [From Babes in Arms]
        4. Shall We Dance? [From The King and I]
        5. I Have Dreamed [From The King and I]
        6. On a Clear Day [From On a Clear Day You Can See Forever]
        7. Here I'll Stay [From Love Life]
        8. If I Loved You [From Carousel]
        9. Waltz Medley: The Carousel Waltz/Do I Hear a Waltz?/It's a Grand Night

        Album Details

        2006 Issued Double Disc Anthology of Great Recordings by the Legendary Star of Stage and Screen. Dame Julie Andrews is a Beloved Theatre Icon and One of the Greatest Singers in the History of Recorded Song. This is Finally the Definitive, Ultimate Collection of Film and Broadway Favorites that Fans around the World have Awaited for So Long. The Set Includes Some of the Best-loved Songs in the World that Dame Julie Made Familiar to Millions Through her Long and Distinguished Career. The Repertoire is Drawn from "The Sound of Music", "The King and I", "my Fair Lady", "Camelot" and Many More.
        At Her Very Best
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Highly Recommended!
        • The Only Dusty Springfield Album You'll Ever Need
        At Her Very Best
        Dusty Springfield
        Manufacturer: Umvd Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000FMR3US
        Release Date: 2006-06-19

        Tracks:

        1. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
        2. Son of a Preacher Man
        3. Take Another Little Piece of My Heart
        4. I Wanna Make You Happy
        5. I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself
        6. Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
        7. Breakfast in Bed
        8. Twenty-Four Hours from Tulsa
        9. Am I the Same Girl
        10. Make It with You
        11. Oh No! Not My Baby
        12. In the Middle of Nowhere
        13. Stay Awhile
        14. That's How Heartaches Are Made
        15. Ain't No Sunshine Since You've Been Gone
        16. I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten
        17. Windmills of Your Mind
        18. Give Me Time
        19. Some of Your Lovin'
        20. Island of Dreams
        21. What Do You Do When Love Dies?
        22. Little by Little
        23. Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage [Live]

        Tracks:

        1. Look of Love
        2. Spooky
        3. I Only Want to Be with You
        4. Anyone Who Had a Heart
        5. You've Got a Friend
        6. Your Hurtin Kind of Love
        7. Wishin' and Hopin'
        8. How Can I Be Sure
        9. This Girl's in Love with You
        10. (They Long to Be) Close to You
        11. Losing You
        12. Wish I'd Never Loved You
        13. Goin' Back
        14. All I See Is You
        15. I'll Try Anything
        16. If You Go Away
        17. You Don't Own Me
        18. Brand New Me
        19. Star of My Show
        20. Reputation
        21. What Have I Done to Deserve This? - Pet Shop Boys, Dusty Springfield
        22. In Private

        Album Details

        2006 Digitally Remastered Anthology of the Singer Sir Elton John Declared was "The Greatest White Soul Singer of all Time". And with Good Reason. Her Voice Posessed a Unique, Sultry Sexiness and Power that was Completely her Own Along with a Talent to Interpret a Song Like No One Else Could. Hence, She was Destined to have Achieved the Stupendous String of Hit Singles in Dozens of Countries around the World. This Set Compiles her Most Acclaimed Performances, Including "24 Hours from Tulsa", a Live Version of "Quiet Please There's a Lady on Stage" and her Hit Collaborations with the Pet Shop Boys, "What have I Done to Deserve This" and "in Private".

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!.......2007-04-05

        This Dusty Springfield collection gives a great overview of the finest moments in Dusty Springfied's long recording career. From the early Sprigfields track "Island of Dreams" till the 1990 track "Reputation". Logically main focus is on her greatest period from middle 60's till early 70's when she scored several top-ten hits all of which are included here.

        Among the lesser known tracks are the fine "Dusty in Memphis" outtake "You've Got a Friend" and a rare live recording of "Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage".

        Her hit with the Pet Shop Boys "What Have I Done to Deserve This" is also included. All in all a great and highly recommendable collection.

        5 out of 5 stars The Only Dusty Springfield Album You'll Ever Need.......2006-12-03

        This is the compilation to end all compilations! Includes her signature classics, "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me," "Son Of A Preacher Man," "The Look Of Love," and "I Only Want to Be With You." But there's much, much more to Dusty. She put her timeless spin on so many hits of the rock era, one would think the songs were written for her. Just listen to her take on "Anyone Who Had A Heart," "You've Got A Friend," "This Girl's In Love With You," "Close To You," "Goin' Back," "If You Go Away," "You Don't Own Me," "Piece Of My Heart," "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," "Make It With You," and "Oh No, Not My Baby." All were made hits by other artists, but listening to them on this compilation will make you forget the original recordings. There's so much more to this collection than her hits and covers. It spans 4 decades of her career, and closes out with her hits with the Pet Shop Boys, "What Have I Done To Deserve This," and "In Private." Look no further, this is a great greatest hits collection. She is simply sublime.
        The Legend at Her Best
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          The Legend at Her Best
          LaVern Baker
          Manufacturer: Collectables
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00004T6VX
          Release Date: 2000-06-06

          Tracks:

          1. See See Rider
          2. You Better Stop
          3. He's A Real Gone Guy
          4. Story Of My Love
          5. You Said
          6. I'm Leavin' You
          7. Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
          8. Trying
          9. Half Of Your Love
          10. A Little Bird Told Me So
          11. Endless Love
          12. All The Time
          13. I Cried A Tear
          14. If You Love Me
          15. You're Teasing Me
          16. Love Me Right
          17. Dix-A-Billy
          18. So High, So Low
          19. I Waited Too Long
          20. Why Baby Why
          21. Humpty Dumpty Heart
          22. It's So Fine
          23. Whipper Snapper
          24. St. Louis Blues

          Tracks:

          1. Lots And Lots Of Love
          2. Of Course I Do
          3. You'll Be Crying
          4. Miracles
          5. I'm In A Crying Mood
          6. Mine All Mine
          7. Harbor Lights
          8. I'll Never Be Free
          9. Romance In The Dark
          10. Everybody's Sombody's Fool
          11. How Long Will It Be
          12. Fool That I Am
          13. Jim Dandy
          14. Tra La La
          15. I Can't Love You Enough
          16. Get Up, Get Up (You Sleepy Head)
          17. That's All I Need
          18. Bop-Ting-A-LIng
          19. Tweedlee Dee
          20. Still
          21. Play It Fair
          22. Tomorrow Night
          23. That Lucky Old Sun
          24. You Set My Soul On Fire
          25. My Happiness Forever
          26. How Can You Leave A Man Like This?
          Songs My Grandmother Taught Me
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Fantastic
          Songs My Grandmother Taught Me

          Manufacturer: Albany Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00005ABNR
          Release Date: 2001-03-27

          Tracks:

          1. A Hundred Years From Now
          2. Good Night
          3. Answer The First Rap
          4. Birds
          5. When Church Is Out
          6. When My Ships Come Home
          7. To Understand
          8. Her Greatest Charm
          9. A Perfect Day
          10. A Present From Yourself
          11. Shadows
          12. A Little Pink Rose
          13. The Pleasure Of Giving
          14. June And December
          15. Your Song
          16. Keep Awake
          17. Just A-Wearyin' For You
          18. God Remembers When The World Forgets
          19. A Good Exercise
          20. Because Of The Light
          21. Have You Seen My Kittie?
          22. First Ask Yourself
          23. Until God's Day
          24. Were I
          25. Still Unexprest
          26. Roses Are In Bloom
          27. When They Say The Unkind Things
          28. I Love You Truly
          29. At Morning, Noon, And Night
          30. A Song Of The Hills
          31. Making The Best Of It
          32. Nothin' But Love

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2007-04-25

          Pardon me if I'm a bit biased, but William Hughes and Peggy Balensuela are fantastic people and amazing teachers. Who knew that I would find recordings of my professors on here?

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