Tunnel of Love

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After several years at the top of the rock world, Springsteen pulled back the reins on Tunnel of Love--a lot, not just a little. Members of the E Street Band played on the album but seldom in full-band arrangements. Then, too, there are the deeply conflicted songs--"Brilliant Disguise," "Two Faces," "Tunnel of Love," "One Step Up"--that may have been written in response to the imminent failure of his first marriage. There's more to the album than divorce-court play-by-play, however. There's also the raw rocker "Spare Parts," the sprightly "All That Heaven Will Allow," and the bold declaration "Tougher Than the Rest." Overall, these are some of his most thoughtful songs and most intimate performances. --Daniel Durchholz

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Tunnel of Love
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very introspective but very memorable.
  • Tunnel Of Love
  • WTF happened?
  • DESERVES MUCH MORE THAN FIVE STARS
  • Gimme a break!!!!!!!!
Tunnel of Love
Bruce Springsteen
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ASIN: B0000026E5
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Ain't Got You
  2. Tougher Than The Rest
  3. All That Heaven Will Allow
  4. Spare Parts
  5. Cautious Man
  6. Walk Like A Man
  7. Tunnel Of Love
  8. Two Faces
  9. Brilliant Disguise
  10. One Step Up
  11. When You're Alone
  12. Valentine's Day

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After several years at the top of the rock world, Springsteen pulled back the reins on Tunnel of Love--a lot, not just a little. Members of the E Street Band played on the album but seldom in full-band arrangements. Then, too, there are the deeply conflicted songs--"Brilliant Disguise," "Two Faces," "Tunnel of Love," "One Step Up"--that may have been written in response to the imminent failure of his first marriage. There's more to the album than divorce-court play-by-play, however. There's also the raw rocker "Spare Parts," the sprightly "All That Heaven Will Allow," and the bold declaration "Tougher Than the Rest." Overall, these are some of his most thoughtful songs and most intimate performances. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very introspective but very memorable........2007-05-24

After all the hoopla over BORN IN THE USA, Bruce came out with the most opposite album possible in terms of lyrical content and mood and of course it did not sell as well as its predecessor. The title of the album would make you think of romance, dating and being in love but the album is more about love lost, insecurity and lonliness.

Ironically BORN IN THE USA sounds dated today especially for Europeans like myself. It is a very American album but seemd more focused on America in the Eighties. TUNNEL OF LOVE dealt with more universal heartfelt issues that eveyone who has been in a relationship can easily relate to and that is its strength. It is very introspective and most songs are similar in mood apart from one or two (SPARE PARTS and TUNNEL OF LOVE). But it is a very honest album and very brave.

Springsteen had swung back and forth in mood on previous albums with darker albums like NEBRASKA and THE RIVER showing a subdued side as opposed to BORN TO RUN, GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK and BORN IN THE USA being more pop rock orientated.

Standouts are near the end of the album. VALENTINE'S DAY, ONE STEP UP, TUNNEL OF LOVE and BRILLIANT DISGUISE are some of his greatest compositions with hard hitting lyrics especially ONE STEP UP, my favourite song on the album. Apart from WHEN YOU'RE ALONE, all the other songs are very effective. This album shows Bruce Springsteen at his most hard hitting. Listen to CAUTIOUS MAN and VALENTINE'S DAY. Here is Bruce Springsteen, the epitome of the blue collar working man of America dealing with very masculine issues in a very vulnerable way. Men do not talk about this stuff!! So that is why I admire him so much more. I love BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, ROSALITA, BORN TO RUN and all the rock stuff he has done before this album. But this is a much braver collection of songs and he did not shy away from dealing with these issues in a very public way.

Track times are listed below:

1. Ain't got you 2.06
2. Tougher than the rest 4.34
3. All that heaven will allow 2.38
4. Spare parts 3.39
5. Cautious man 3.56
6. Walk like a man 3.38
7. Tunnel of love 5.10
8. Two faces 3.01
9. Brilliant disguise 4.15
10. One step up 4.21
11. When you're alone 3.21
12. Valentine's day 5.10

3 out of 5 stars Tunnel Of Love.......2007-05-05

Bruce Springsteen-Tunnel Of Love ***


Now supposedly this is by Bruce Springsteen and The E. Street Band but since almost half of the band does not play a single note on the entire album this is really just a Bruce Springsteen album with a little help from some friends. Released after the massive success of the classic Born In The U.S.A. this album was destined to be judged, this is like Goats Head Soup for The Rolling Stones, it came out after Exile On Main Street so no matter how good it is people will compare it to the album before.

Tunnel Of Love is not a bad album, but at the same time Tunnel Of Love is not a great album. It is just average, and Bruce Springsteen should never make a average album because his talents are anything but average. Had Clarance played sax on this album maybe it would be better but he is not on here once. The same can be said for almost the entire E. Street Band.

The lyrics are personal and maybe the most personal of Springsteens career but in a lot of places they seem almost cheesey and that is just not Bruce. In other places they are so amazing and brilliant like 'Brilliant Disguise' which is a Springsteen classic, and the title track 'Tunnel Of Love' is a great track song lyricly. 'Tougher Then The Rest' is one of Bruces more personel and best songs ever lyricly and musicly. There are some more bright moments here and there but not too much.

Tunnel Of Love plays like sports comentary of a Chicago Bulls chapionship game except for the imminent divorce of Springsteens first marriage. Overall this is not a bad album, for the good songs it is worth it, the average songs not so much. Maybe had the production been better so would this album. For a true Bruce fan this is worth owning.

1 out of 5 stars WTF happened?.......2007-02-08

After the brilliant Born in the USA, this is all Bruce could offer. Interesting... anyway, the whole damn thing is smothered in '80's production, which is one count against it. The lyrics, which were supposed to be personal but turned out weak, are another. To make things even worse, Clarence Clemon's doesn't play a NOTE on this recording. The silver lining is Brilliant Disguise, which is indeed brilliant, plus he cooks up a nice extended metaphor on the title track. Even then, the tune itself is thin. This is easily Bruce's weakest - I'd go with Born to Run, Born in the USA, The River, Darkness at the Edge of Town or The Wild etc. instead - hell, even mediocre stuff like the debut and Lucky Town are better.

5 out of 5 stars DESERVES MUCH MORE THAN FIVE STARS.......2007-01-21

TUNNEL OF LOVE IS ONE OF THE FINEST ALBUMS FROM THE BOSS AND AMONGST HIS BEST AFTER BORN IN THE USA.RECOMMENDED TO PEOPLE WITH A GREAT TASTE IN MUSIC.
PS:IGNORE THE PREVIOUS ONE STAR REVIEWER.HE HAS A BAD TASTE IN MUSIC

1 out of 5 stars Gimme a break!!!!!!!!.......2007-01-20

Just was listening to Bruce Springsteen in my car stereo and then realized how crappy his voice is and the way his songs were.I think he screams and he sounds more like a duck. I was a fan to him for several years and still cant remember then either. my dad loves bruce and he buys his albums while he only likes all these pop singers such as Sheryl crow, bob seger, Bruce springsteen and the crappy Rolling stones. All four of them are overrated and pretty much suck. Why cant he like Metallica who were miles better and heavier except their debut sucked. I just kinda wish that Bob Seger, Rolling stones, Sheryl Crow, and Bruce springsteen would all fade out as they are all just for adults. I am still a kid and I like what i listen to.Gimme one break from this guy.I could only remember 1 song he did good that could have been title Tunnel Of Love which I think even Dire Straits made a different song titled that but earlier and I like them better. Take my advice, go with Metallica(Ride The Lightning till Load), and Green Day (Nimrod till American Idiot) or Foreigner CD with Waiting For A Girl Like You which all those albums were much,much better than just a stupid pop singer..dont listen to San Francisco's KFOG because they may play this crap!!

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Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans
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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!
The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Another great trip down the MFU memory lane
  • The best of the three Double CDs ORIGINAL soundtrack release
The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006SSQ7U
Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

  1. First Season End Title
  2. Vulcan Affair (Suite No. 2)
  3. Iowa-Scuba Affair
  4. Shark Affair
  5. Deadly Games Affair (Suite No. 2)
  6. Meet Mr. Solo
  7. Giuoco Piano Affair
  8. King of Knaves Affair: Suite No. 2
  9. First Season Main Title [Revised]
  10. Deadly Decoy Affair
  11. Spy With My Face
  12. Second Season Main Title
  13. Alexander the Greater Affair
  14. Ultimate Computer Affair
  15. Very Important Zombie Affair
  16. Dippy Blonde Affair
  17. Seadly Goddess Afair
  18. Moonglow Affair

Tracks:

  1. One of Our Spies Is Missing
  2. Third Season Main Title
  3. Sort of Do-It-Youself Dreadful Affair
  4. Galatea Affair
  5. Pop Art Affair
  6. Come With Me to the Casbah Affair
  7. Off-Broadway Affair
  8. Concrete Overcoat Affair
  9. Napoleon's Tomb Affair
  10. Alternate Fourth Season Main Title
  11. Fourth Season (End Title)
  12. Test Tube Killer Affair
  13. Prince of Darkness Affair
  14. Seven Wonders of the World Affair

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Another great trip down the MFU memory lane.......2005-10-19

Volume 2 (comprised of 2 CDs) is another first rate compilation of the series' original music and not to be missed by U.N.C.L.E. fans. The liner notes are wonderful and add a lot to ones appreciation of the music.

My only problem is that THE CDs ARE COPY PROTECTED! Considerable work is needed to get the music onto your iPod, if you really want the music in your mp3 collection. This is a major hassle and a surprise, since the first set in the series was not copy protected.

5 out of 5 stars The best of the three Double CDs ORIGINAL soundtrack release.......2005-07-12

Many of us have always thought The Man From UNCLE had the best music for a TV series ever, and this three double CD release confirms this. Wow! I'd be just happy with one CD, but having SIX (three double CDs packages) is absolutely out of this world, I mean, a lifetime wait come true.

Indeed, this is an unbelievable collection of three double CDs packages with the complete series soundtrack, and I mean the complete music, not a tune is missing.

And this is the ORIGINAL Man From Uncle music. Let me stress the point: this is the four years ORIGINAL soundtrack with the original recordings as they were heard throughout the series, not a no-name orchestra doing personal versions of the stuff. The audio transfer is very, very good, the music from late episodes is even in stereo.

Each individual CD carries over 70 minutes of music. All in all there you have the four TV seasons main titles and all, absolutely all of TMFU unforgetable music.

This is not a chronological release, meaning, all CDs have a mix of music from all four TV seasons. Volume 1 is heavier on early TV seasons stuff, fans of Jerry Goldsmith will love it. Those of us who prefer what Gerald Fried and later Richard Shores did with TMFU music, then volume 2 is mandatory. If you are a fan, you can't miss any of these six CDs. However if buying all three double packages is too much for you, you must go with Volume 2, no questions asked. Volume three is the weakest of them as it brings "suites" and a whole CD with "The Girl From Uncle" soundtrack, but you have a bonus "Open Channel D" beeper.

Each package is gorgeous, each with a glossy color booklet with extensive liner notes with details on how each tune was written to a specific TV series episode and how it was used onwards. You have bios on the composers, on how the recordings were made, even an overview on how many instruments were available in each of the years the music was recorded.

So, throw away your Hugo Montenegro Man From Uncle CD, this is the REAL thing.
Love Changes Everything
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • excellent CD
  • It doesn't get better than this!
  • STIG ROSEN...Simply........Outstanding
  • Doesn't get any better then this!
  • This is great!
Love Changes Everything

Manufacturer: Dptv Media
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002IQGPS
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

  1. This Is the Moment [From Jekyll & Hyde]
  2. Being Alive [From Company]
  3. Bui-Doi [From Miss Saigon]
  4. Why God Why? [From Miss Saigon]
  5. Last Night of the World [From Miss Saigon] - Joanna Ampil, , Stig Rossen
  6. Gethsemane [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
  7. Pity the Child [From Chess]
  8. Love Changes Everything [From Aspects of Love]
  9. Light at the End of the Tunnel [From Starlight Express]
  10. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables [From Les Misbles]
  11. Stars [From Les Misbles]
  12. Music of the Night [From The Phantom of the Opera]
  13. All I Ask of You [From The Phantom of the Opera]
  14. Somewhere [From West Side Story]
  15. Send in the Clowns [From A Little Night Music]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars excellent CD.......2007-07-03

I only wish there were more songs from Les Mis. I've seen 6 different Les Mis casts, and Stig Rossen (London cast, June 1997) was the best Jean Valjean I've seen by far. I bought this CD solely based on the fact that I was blown away by his voice when I saw him in Les Mis. You'll love the other songs on this CD just because his voice is so good.
P.S. Don't know why the Amazon description says "by Kalle Magnusson", don't be confused...Stig Rossen sings all of the songs.

5 out of 5 stars It doesn't get better than this!.......2007-03-17

This is a superior CD. Mr. Rossen is a gifted singer and delivers each song with perfect expression. This CD is a gem!

5 out of 5 stars STIG ROSEN...Simply........Outstanding.......2007-02-15

This CD is a Gem ...it is a must for everyone who loves beautiful music.The renditions come to life again.."Love Changes Everything" , Beautiful..."This is the moment"....Powerful. This young man has the perfect range and "coloratura" in his voice, his diction is incredible, his own "persona" is in each and every song..."Why God" from miss saigon makes you re-live the drama in this song through Stig,s voice...."all i ask from you" Magical!!!.......to summarize if you are a Michael Ball fan (i am!!) this is as a wonderful venture as all his recordings...Get it ..you wont regret it!!..Stig has a space in my kingdom of outstanding performers..cant wait for his next recording!!!

5 out of 5 stars Doesn't get any better then this!.......2006-07-06

I took a chance when I bought this CD, and am so glad I did. His voice is so beautiful; so smooth, expressive, powerful, with a tremendous range. The songs were obviously carefully chosen, and he interprets each one so well that they sound brand new. This really is a beautiful album, if you're a fan of Michael Crawford or Michael Ball, add Stig to your list.

Every song on this album is terrific, but his rendition of Gesthemene is really outstanding, better than most others I've heard.

5 out of 5 stars This is great!.......2005-04-01

This CD has Broadway songs sung by a great singer. I especially like his rendition of STARS from LES MISERABLES. This song is not on many CD's besides the cast albums of Les Miserables. He is a very good singer. While you may like the original versions better, you won't be sorry if you buy this CD.
Tunnel of Love
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • THE BEST ep Icp has EVER made
Tunnel of Love
Insane Clown Posse
Manufacturer: Psychopathic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008CQNR
Release Date: 1994-08-05

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Cotton Candy
  3. Super Balls
  4. Ninja
  5. Stomp
  6. Prom Queen
  7. My Kinda Bitch
  8. When I Get Out

Album Description

A classic EP from ICp released during an important period in their rising popularity, featuring classic songs "Cotton Candy" and "Super Balls".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THE BEST ep Icp has EVER made.......2006-05-22

this is one of my favorite icp cds.They keep the oringinal sound but add a twist to it. Most of this cd is j and shaggy TRYING to make luv songs, and they do a great job. This isnt like your cute luv songs either its a rap song wit kinda a luv song twist. MOST of the songs on this cd are GREAT but some songs get kinda old after a while. The worst song on this cd is probably "my kinda b*tch" and that is still a pretty good song. BOTTOM LINE: If u are an ICP fan and u dont have this cd GET IT , its well worth any money u pay for it. (P.S. there is an XXX rated cover u can get for this , but it is very rare and the songs are not different from this cd so its yur choice wich one to buy)
Tunnel of Love
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Super rare X rated cover exists
  • I LOVE COTTON CANDY
  • A disappointment
  • wicked klownz!
  • ICP's 3rd EP is alright
Tunnel of Love
Insane Clown Posse
Manufacturer: Psychopathic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001UNN
Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Cotton Candy
  3. Super Balls
  4. Ninja
  5. Stomp
  6. Prom Queen
  7. My Kind of Bitch
  8. When I get Out

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Super rare X rated cover exists .......2007-04-19

The weakest E.P. Tunnel Of Love, the sideshow to Riddlebox, features the classic and probably one of the most famous ICP songs Cotton Candy. Superballs another masterpiece almost outweighs it. Ninja and Stomp are good songs but it's Prom Queen that picks things up again. The final two tracks are average again, the hilarious insert story written by Shaggy is worth reading without a doubt. It was hard to believe that while listening to this the Great Milenko would follow. ICP were churning out great tracks and ideas but it was hardly visible they would struck gold anywhere outside Detriot. Check out Tunnel Of Love. 3.5/5

5 out of 5 stars I LOVE COTTON CANDY.......2006-05-02

ic muthafackin p yall. this is one of their greatest eps ever. icp are the most amazing rap duo ever. many people dont know of this cd but if you can get your hands on it, its a great cd to have. a must have for all juggalos. also features a song from their hilarious movie, big money hustlas, cotton candy. cotton candy doesnt get wet til ya put it in your mouth, remember that. prom queen is great, and superballs is funny as well. all the songs are good from start to finish. buy this album and support real music. i will always support the icp. im a juggalette for life. down with the clown til im dead in the ground. MCl for all the juggalos and the juggalettes and all the people wanting to join the juggalo family. ICP Muthafackoos!!!!!!!

2 out of 5 stars A disappointment.......2006-02-05

I know a lot of Juggalos out there like this EP, but I just can't see what is so great about it. The only stand out songs are "Cotton Candy" and "Stomp" but the rest are pretty forgettable. In my opinion this is the only miss ICP has had with Mike E. Clark as their producer, so I can let this one slide.

5 out of 5 stars wicked klownz!.......2006-01-03

This CD is hilarious from start to finish! The best tracks are "Super Balls" & "Cotton Candy". It's a shame this isn't a full length LP. This is one of three ICP albums every rap/ICP fan should own which are The Great Milenko, The Amazing Jeckel Brothers and Tunnel of Love. You could say those are their best greatest hit albums. Each one will make you laugh, make you shiver, make you feel mixed emotions but all in all you'll enjoy them if you can understand the messages in their songs. At first glance you think they are just a bunch of jokers with nothing but silly stuff to talk about but they actually have a really deep message behind most of their songs if you can figure it out then you earned some Faygo. Much Clown Love!

3 out of 5 stars ICP's 3rd EP is alright.......2005-01-25

This EP was released back when they had just left Jive (Bitchass) Records and were about to sign with Hollywood (Bitchass) Records, i consider this to be the worst EP but it is still an enjoyable listen.
Intro: Crap intro with Violent J saying Tunnel Of Love really slow. 1/5

Cotton Candy: ICP Classic right here, its about eating Pussy simple as. 5/5

Superballs: ICP Classic here again, about a superhero who will have sex wiv any girl, funny lyrics on here and funky beat. 5/5

Ninja: Great Song, about J wanting to be a Ninja, check the beat out as well, cool as Fu*k. 5/5

Stomp: Shaggy solo, its alright, beat is good but average lyrics. 3/5

Prom Queen: Great story here, needs to be heard. 5/5

My Kind Of Bitch: Hate It Hate It, beat is crap and so are lyrics. 1/5

When i Get Out: Another Average Song. 3/5

Good for the ICP collection, it will get a few listens, amazingly Great Milenko followed this and u need to get that because it is a classic.
Tunnel of Love
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Lp Sleeve Version=Excellent Sound
Tunnel of Love
Bruce Springsteen
Manufacturer: Sony Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009J8GY4
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Ain't Got You
  2. Tougher Than the Rest
  3. All That Heaven Will Allow
  4. Spare Parts
  5. Cautious Man
  6. Walk Like a Man
  7. Tunnel of Love
  8. Two Faces
  9. Brilliant Disguise
  10. One Step Up
  11. When You're Alone
  12. Valentine's Day

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue in a Deluxe LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Album Artwork.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lp Sleeve Version=Excellent Sound.......2006-03-20

This is my favorite Bruce cd and the sound on this Japanese LP Sleeve version is fantastic. Far superior to the domestic release to my ears. "Tunnel Of Love" and "One Step Up" never sounded better.
Rhymes of Ancient Passion
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Rhymes of Ancient Passion
    Phil Darkins
    Manufacturer: Phil Darkins
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CA9OHS
    Release Date: 2005-02-01

    Tracks:

    1. Vincent (Starry Starry Night)
    2. I Hope She Knows
    3. Kat D.T.
    4. What of It?
    5. When You Simply Close the Door
    6. Your Shipwreck
    7. All I Need to Know
    8. I Stand to Lose (Get out of My Life)
    9. To Say I'm Sorry
    10. Delightful Dancer
    11. Crying
    12. Love Residing Daily
    13. When a Child Is Born
    14. In the Moonlight
    15. When a Child Is Born [Live] [*]
    Ourarivium
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Ourarivium

      Manufacturer: Futuremusik
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B0002OI6ZU

      Product Description

      The Gregory Walker Project - "I urge those who like the less-travelled path to seek him out" (John Stix). 13 tracks including LXV, Waltz of the Lili, Vertigo, O.K., et al.
      Tunnel of Love (Import Australia)
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        Tunnel of Love (Import Australia)

        Manufacturer: Columbia Sony
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        Product Description

        Made in Australia //Bruce Springsteen "Tunnel of Love" 1. Ain't Got You 2. Tougher Than the Rest 3. All That Heaven Will Allow 4. Spare Parts 5. Cautious Man 6. Walk Like a Man 7. Tunnel of Love 8. Two Faces 9. Brilliant Disguise 10. One Step Up 11. When You're Alone 12. Valentine's Day

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