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The First Collection of Digitally Remastered Tracks from his Solo Days on Mercury Records. Includes all the Hits of the Time Like "Every Picture Tells a Story", "You Wear it Well", "Mandolin Wind", "Reason to Believe", "Maggie May", his Homage to Sam Cooke "Twistin the Night Away" and Many Others that were Performed with Faces and Without. These Tracks Are from his Most Fertile and Artistically Creative Period.

Tracks:

Come Away With Me (originally by Norah Jones)
Yellow (originally by Coldplay)
Here With Me (originally by Dido)
Millennium (originally by Robbie Williams)
Hero (originally by Enrique Iglesius)
What Can I Do (originally by The Corrs)
Flying Without Wings (originally by Westlife)
Everybody Hurts (originally by REM)
Every Breath You Take (originally by The Police)
Let It Be (originally by The Beatles)
A Whiter Shade Of Pale (originally by Procol Harum)
Nights In White Satin (originally by The Moody Blues)
Candle In The Wind (originally by Elton John)
Imagine (originally by John Lennon)

Tracks:

Beautiful Day (originally by U2)
Champagne Supernova (originally by Oasis)
Handbags & Gladrags (originally by Stereophonics)
Why Does It Always Rain On Me (originally by Travis)
Livin' On A Prayer (originally by Bon Jovi)
Layla (originally by Derek & The Dominos)
Stairway To Heaven (originally by Led Zeppelin)
Bat Out Of Hell (originally by Meat Loaf)
Run To You (originally by Bryan Adams)
China In Your Hand (originally by T'Pau)
Torn (originally by Natalie Imbruglia)
Bittersweet Symphony (originally by The Verve)
Good Vibrations (originally by The Beach Boys)
Bohemian Rhapsody (originally by Queen)

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Pure & Beautiful.......2005-10-31

If you buy no other classical music, buy this collection. CD 1 (Relax) is perfect for dinner, quiet entertaining or just soft music while you're working. From "Come Away With Me", to "Whiter Shade of Pale" to "Knights in White Satin"... each piece is it's own movement - and moved you will be... Perfect for a romantic evening. CD2 is more robust, but equally entertaining. "Layla", "Livin On A Prayer", Stairway to Heaven", "Run to You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" - you owe it to yourself to hear these licks performed by the RPO.

Symphonic Rock.......2005-07-25

It really isn't rock, but it is a very pleasant presentation of popular music, rendered in creative ways by a full symphony orchestra. It sounds like the orchestra had a great time making these CD's.

pleasant easy listening.......2005-07-19

It's not extremely interesting music, but nice background, relaxing and pleasant with full orchestra. Not a bad buy at all!

Excellent CD.......2005-03-20

I received this as a present and at first I wasn't sure if I would like it because I don't like some of the original songs, but there's something about hearing the orchestra play that makes me like all of them. Just try it out.

luke.......2004-12-12

well, if you like elevator music then you should get this cd. if not then dont waste your time, its lame. big time lame. just listen to the audio samples im so glad i didn't waste my money on this piece of crap.

The Mike D'Abo Collection, Vol. 1: 1964-1970 - Handbags & Gladrags

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A Must for Fans!

The Mike D'Abo Collection, Vol. 1: 1964-1970 - Handbags & Gladrags
Michael d'Abo
Manufacturer: Rpm Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Little Miss Understood: Mike d'Abo Collection, Vol. 2

ASIN: B00005Q3ZB
Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

Me - A Band of Angels
Not True as Yet - A Band of Angels
Gonna Make a Woman of You - A Band of Angels
She'll Never Be You - A Band of Angels
Too Late My Love - A Band of Angels
(Accept My) Invitation - A Band of Angels
See the Little People
Miss Me in the Morning
Cinderella Arabella
Because You Are [#]
Let It Roar
Walk a Million Miles
As Long as I Have Loving
Mary, Warm My Bed
Call My Heart Your Home, Girl
Ladder (When the Sun Comes Shining Through)
Maria Maria
Woman in My Life
Clancy
Californian Line
Oh! What a Day
Handbags and Gladrags

Album Description

This is the first ever collection of this very talented singer, songwriter, producer, arranger. From his first sides with the John Barry produced Band Of Angels, through a sample of his Manfred Mann recordings & onto his solo singles plus debut album in 1970. The emphasis is very much on D'Abos own songs & there is a fascinating progression of songwriting styles reflecting the times that this compilation covers. The compilation ends with D'Abo's version of his own hit composition 'Handbags & Gladrags', made a hit by Chris Farlowe & Rod Stewart. 2001.

Customer Reviews:

A Must for Fans!.......2006-11-01

This Mike dÀbo compilation covers records made in the perod 1964-1970; note that no Manfred Mann recordings are included.

During 1964-65 dÀbo was the lead singer of the obscure band "Band of Angels". The band released 3 singles which are included. Interesting that the first 2 a-sides are hard-rocking, not unlike the syle of early Easybeats, where as the b-side are softer Merseybeat inspired stuff. Though in ways remarkable all singles are really quite solid.

His first solo-single "See the Little People" from 1969 is the closest you get the the well-known Manfred Mann sound - a great song and along with "Californian Line" and "Handbags and Gladrags" my favourites on the CD.

His next single "Cinderella Arabella" was a very commercial thing and the b-side "Miss Me in the Morning" is actually much better.

His complete 12 tracks 1970 UNI album rounds up the compilation. A lot of it is pretty uninteresting white-soul/pop. Some of if may remind of John Paul Young though most of it never comes near the power of his best records. Two tracks stand out though; the country-inspired "Californian Line" and of his classic "Handbags and Gladrags" - a song much in the singer -songwriter tradition of people like James Taylor.

For fans of Mike dÀbo this compilation is obviously a must!

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Handbags & Gladrags EP
Stereophonics
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005U2O6
Release Date: 2002-01-09

Tracks:

Handbags & Gladrags
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
How
Caravan Holiday (Live Acoustic Version)
Nice To Be Out (Live Acoustic Version)
Handbags & Gladrags (Enhanced)

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Japanese exclusive EP.

Handbags and Gladrags: The Immediate Collection

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Solid Brit 60's blue-eyed soul

Handbags and Gladrags: The Immediate Collection
Chris Farlowe
Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Dig the Buzz: The Complete Recordings 1962-1965
Hungary for the Blues
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
West
Love

ASIN: B0002QPSZY
Release Date: 2004-09-27

Tracks:

Out of Time
Fool
Treat Her Good
Handbags and Gladrags
Think
Mr Pitiful
I'm Free
In the Midnight Hour
My Way of Giving
Yesterday's Papers
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Ride on Baby
Open the Door to Your Heart
Looking for You
Don't Just Look at Me
We're Doing Fine
North South East West
Baby Make It Soon
Paint It Black [Single Version]
Moanin [Version]
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Everyone Makes a Mistake
That's No Big Thing
Dawn
Paperman Fly in the Sky - Chris Farlowe, The Thunderbirds
Last Goodbye

Album Description

With his rasping R&B voice & effortless command of soul, Chris Farlowe was one of Britain's mightiest vocal talents of the 60s. He reached his peak at Andrew Oldham's Immediate label & his best & most collectable sides are included on this collection. 20 tracks. Castle. 2004.

Album Details

One of the Great Blue Eyed Soul Voices of the 60s, Farlowe was a Major Player on the British R&B Scene of the Late 60s. Includes "Out of Time" and More.

Customer Reviews:

Solid Brit 60's blue-eyed soul .......2007-04-14

It's funny, classic soul music has always appealed to a wider audience in the UK than in its native America. Long after once-famous soul stars found an audience hard too find at home they had no difficulty in attracting fans to live shows in England, Scotland and Ireland. Accordingly, it is no surprise to find a bevy of English singers either covering American classics or recording songs in a similar style.

Chris Farlowe, while never finding any acceptance in North America, was more or less a household name in the UK during the mid sixties. This collection gathers together the best of his best years - with Immediate during the years 1965 to 1969. At times Farlowe sings in a similar vein to The Walker Brothers - dramatic "blue-eyed soul". At other times he becomes a little edgier as he tackles Pickett and Redding. The Jagger-Richards penned Out of Time is the definitive version of a great song. He is less successful with Yesterday's Papers and an odd Paint it Black.

This a cd that I can recommend only to Farlowe fans and to lovers of British blue-eyed soul. Although he certainly has a strong, distictive and interesting voice and although the material is varied and the musicianship professional, as it usually is with Britsoul, Farlowe is unlikely to appeal to many who are not already well-aquainted with his music.

For me three stars is a mild thumbs up.

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phonics are there best!!!!

Handbags & Gladrags Ep

Manufacturer: V2
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00005UQXX
Release Date: 2001-11-27

Tracks:

Handbags And Gladrags
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
How
Caravan Holiday (Live Acoustic Version)
Nice To Be Out (Live Acoustic Version)

Album Description

Exclusive European five track EP includes all the non-LP B-sides on the UK two part single. Tracks, 'Handbags & Gladrags', 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', 'How', 'Caravan Holiday' & 'Nice To Be Out' (both recorded live with the Jools Holland Orches

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phonics are there best!!!!.......2003-09-29

this cd is one of the best produced by the band in a long time bonus live tracks makes it feel like the band are in your room..turn up the volume and enjoy
david milton (scotland,uk)

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Handbags & Gladrags Pt.1
Stereophonics
Manufacturer: V2
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005OKQ8
Release Date: 2001-11-26

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THIS is the 'real' Rod Stewart

Handbags & Gladrags
Rod Stewart
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Departed (Two-Disc Special Edition)

ASIN: B00000744O
Release Date: 1995-11-13

Tracks:

Every Picture Tells A Story
Interludings
You Wear It Well
You Put Something Better Inside Of Me
Only A Hobo
Reason To Believe
It's All Over Now (Single Version)
Cut Across Shorty
Lost Paraguayos
Mandolin Wind
Crying Laughing Loving Lying
Street Fighting Man
Man Of Constant Sorrow
(I Know) I'm Losing You
Lady Day
So Tired
Oh No Not My Baby
What Made Milwaukee Famous (Made A Loser Out Of Me)
Handbags And Gladrags

Tracks:

Henry
Maggie May
Gasoline Alley
Dixie Toot
Every Time We Say Goodbye
Twistin' The Night Away
True Blue
Lochinvar
Farewell
Italien Girls
Mama You've Been On My Mind
Country Comfort
I Wouldn't Change A Thing
Sweet Little Rock And Roller
I'd Rather Go Blind
Angel
Missed You
Dirty Old Town

Album Details

The First Collection of Digitally Remastered Tracks from his Solo Days on Mercury Records. Includes all the Hits of the Time Like "Every Picture Tells a Story", "You Wear it Well", "Mandolin Wind", "Reason to Believe", "Maggie May", his Homage to Sam Cooke "Twistin the Night Away" and Many Others that were Performed with Faces and Without. These Tracks Are from his Most Fertile and Artistically Creative Period.

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THIS is the 'real' Rod Stewart.......2003-07-29

Forget all about disco trash like "Blondes Have More Fun" and "Body Wishes", THIS is what Roderick David Stewart is actually capable of. Stewart may have chosen to cater to the pop- and disco crowd of the 80s, but back in the early seventies he was perhaps the very best interpreter of folk, blues and country that the United Kingdom had to offer, and the team of Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood turned out some of the best folk/rock albums of all time.

This is definitely NOT where you go to get "Baby Jane", "Some Guys Have All The Luck" or "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy", no, this is the very best of Rod Stewart's first six studio albums under his own name, back when he was a young singer/songwriter with a musical vision that didn't include pink outfits, spiky hair and lots and lots of synth.
Just listen to his interpretations of "Country Comforts" and "Mama You've Been On My Mind", or the Stewart/Wood originals "Gasoline Alley" and "Every Picture Tells A Story". Or his own compositions (why doesn't he write and compose his own songs anymore?), like "Man Of Constant Sorrow" and the beautiful "Mandolin Wind".

Tracks:

Handbags and Gladrags
Mighty Quinn
Just Like a Woman
Build Me Up Buttercup
Tomorrow's Troubadour
Velvet Glove
Isle of Debris
Loving on a Shoestring
Thank You
Nobody Else But You
Revival
Twinkle in the Eye
Easy Street
Love Indestructible
Whose Heart?
Ships
Rock'n'roll Crusade
Jump Boogie and Jive

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DÁbo at his Most Commercial!.......2006-10-27

"Handbags and Gladrags" is the title of one Mike DÁbo's best loved and often covered songs. The song also gives title to this compilation of songs from d`Abo's two President albums released in 1987 and 1988.

These albums were d`Abo try for a come-back as a recording artist - 10 years had passed since his previous album "Smith and d`Abo". d`Abo always had a great skill of writing catchy commercial pop-tunes, and this compilation probably shows him at his most main-stream.

He has fine voice that at times could be mistaken for Phil Collins or Cat Stevens.

The earliest of his President always was "Indestructable" which had few good and memorable songs like "Revival" and "Ships" but most of more or less forgettable.

1988's "Tomorrow's Troubadour" was more or less the same recipe, only slightly stronger. His re-recording of "Handbags and Gladrags" and the title track stand out, but also his revival of two Manfred Mann hits "Just Like a Woman" and "Mighty Quinn" are quite good, though they don't really add anything new to the originals. The Carribean inspired "Isle of Debris" also is quite appealing.

Compared to his early albums such as "Down At Rachels' Place" these album are bound to disappoint a little, on the other hand fans of DÁbo's voice and songwriting, like myself, will still find several moments of enjoyment and pleasure with this compilation.

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Handbags & Gladrags

Manufacturer: V2
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00005OKQ9
Release Date: 2001-11-30

Tracks:

Handbags And Gladrags (Live Acoustic Version)
Caravan Holiday (Live Acoustic Version)
Nice To Be Out (Live Acoustic Version)

Album Description

UK single features three non-LP tracks, recorded live with the Jools Holland R&B Orchestra. Tracks, 'Handbags & Gladrags' (live acoustic version) (unavailable on any other pressing), 'Caravan Holiday' (live acoustic version) & 'Nice To Be Out' (live acous

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Sings Handbags & Gladrags

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ASIN: B000KLO71C
Release Date: 2007-01-16

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