Sweet Forgiveness [Import]

Track Listings
1. Feelin' Alright    
2. I Can't Say No    
3. Put Out The Light    
4. Look What You've Done    
5. Whiter Shade Of Pale    
6. Sweet Lil Woman    
7. I Don't Wanna Live Without Lovin' You    
8. Just Like Always    
9. Shocked    
10. Seven Days    
11. Jealous Kind    
12. Hitchcock Railway    
13. Watching The River Flow    
14. You Are So Beautiful    
15. Sweet Forgiveness    
16. With A Little Help From My Friends    
17. Letter    
18. Moon Is A Harsh Mistress    
19. I Heard It Through The Grapevine    

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
This Neptune Records release of Joe Crocker's 'Sweet Forgiveness' comprises 19 tracks on 2 CDs including the hits 'With A Little Help From My Friends' plus a cover of Marvin Gaye's 'I've Heard It Through The Grapevine'. 2005.

Sweet Forgiveness, Music, Joe Cocker, Pop, Rock/Pop
Sweet Forgiveness
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Best Bonnie Raitt album EVER
  • If you're a Bonnie Raitt fan, you'll enjoy this DVD
  • Raitt's voice at her best on this uneven album
  • My Favorite Bonnie Raitt
  • "Two Lives" the standout
Sweet Forgiveness
Bonnie Raitt
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Q46D
Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

  1. About to Make Me Leave Home
  2. Runaway
  3. Two Lives
  4. Louise
  5. Gamblin' Man
  6. Sweet Forgiveness
  7. My Opening Farewell
  8. Three Time Loser
  9. Takin' My Time
  10. Home

Album Description

Backed by her touring band, Raitt teamed up once again with Doors producer Paul Rothschild for her sixth and most successful album for Warner Bros. Features her bluesy version of Del Shannon's "Runaway."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best Bonnie Raitt album EVER.......2007-07-03

Before Bonnie got her Grammies and got overproduced, her band had a lot of heart and soul - and it drips out of "Sweet Forgiveness." I've been a fan of hers since the '70s, and this is by far her best album. Pity it's so hard to find these days.

5 out of 5 stars If you're a Bonnie Raitt fan, you'll enjoy this DVD.......2006-11-17

More of the usual quality of Bonnie Raitt.

4 out of 5 stars Raitt's voice at her best on this uneven album.......2006-07-22

This underrated album showcases Bonnie Raitt's excellent voice before she trashed it with too much hard living. It also illustrates her ability to perform truly satisfying blues/rock with a gifted band of musicians. Listeners who became Raitt fans with the release of "Nick of Time" and later albums, as well as listeners who thought "Nick" and later albums aren't all that great, will be impressed with this disc, which is a much better example of her bluesy rock sensibility than the overproduced albums of the '90s. The song selection is uneven, but it's worth the price for the title song alone, which showcases Raitt's confident, low-key approach during this period of her career.

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Bonnie Raitt.......2006-05-19

I've had this as an album, a cassette and now the remastered CD. I absolutely adore this collection. It's Bonnie Raitt at her best and that is fine indeed.

5 out of 5 stars "Two Lives" the standout.......2006-03-11

This is a wonderful CD. Bonnie can't go wrong from the first track to the last, but what made it a superb CD, for me is #3 "Two Lives" The arrangement of the choral background and the heart breaking lyrics is beautiful. You find yourself singing along with the chorus, "Someone said time will ease the pain of losing your love." "But, I believe whorever wrote that song, never had a broken heart." Just a gorgeous song. I also like Bonnie's interpretation of Del Shannon's "Runaway." She gave it a piquant country flavor, very refreshing. This is a great CD,
Jane Eyre, the Musical (Original 2000 Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Buy!
  • Perfect Match
  • Probably the most beautiful musical of all time
  • Beautiful!
  • A good musical
Jane Eyre, the Musical (Original 2000 Broadway Cast)
John Caird
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000051Y31
Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

  1. The Orphan
  2. Children of God
  3. Forgiveness
  4. The Graveyard
  5. Sweet Liberty
  6. Secrets of the House
  7. Act One: Perfectly Nice
  8. Act One: As Good As You
  9. Secret Soul
  10. Finer Things
  11. The Pledge
  12. Sirens
  13. Things Beyond This Earth
  14. Painting Her Portrait
  15. In the Light of the Virgin Morning
  16. The Gypsy
  17. The Proposal
  18. Slip of a Girl
  19. Sirens (Reprise)
  20. Farewell, Good Angel
  21. My Maker
  22. Rain
  23. The Voice Across the Moors
  24. Poor Sister
  25. Brave Enough for Love

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Here's another to join the parade of page-to-stage musicals inspired by 19th-century fiction. This ambitious adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's haunting classic Jane Eyre for the musical theater seems to be part of a trend represented most famously by Les Misérables. It also reflects the increasing pressure to schedule an original cast recording release as close as possible to a new show's Broadway opening: in this case, in fact, the CD was both recorded and released prior to the show's opening in December 2000 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. But what's most significant for the artistic character of Jane Eyre: The Musical is found in yet another pattern: like a number of his colleagues, composer-lyricist Paul Gordon comes to the project from a pop music industry background (best known for his hit "Friends and Lovers"). And quite a few of the show's numbers benefit from Gordon's catchy craftwork, weaving melodies that are clearly destined to be whistled long past curtain. Yet the effect is sometimes too facile, not diving as deep as we would like into the emotional predicaments of Brontë's characters. You begin to crave a more deftly defined and imagined variety of sound worlds (especially for the darker aspects of Thornfield Hall) than what is hinted at. Gordon doesn't forge any new paths, but his melodic fluency does have its moments of payoff--especially in the moving final duet "Brave Enough for Love," which is also strong enough to stand on its own.

Gordon's predilections as a would-be son of Sondheim are nevertheless clear, and he's telescoped the story into mostly effective lyrics, with some thoughtful juxtapositions of material. Most importantly, he understands that this is more than a Gothic romance, foregrounding the central message of forgiveness that Jane learns as a girl. He attempts to explore the injured sense of self shared by both Jane and Rochester and sets them on a painful, mutual voyage of discovery.

The creative team also includes the veteran duo John Caird (book and direction) and John Napier (scenic design), who have collaborated on such epics as Les Mis and Nicholas Nickleby (not to mention the Las Vegas Siegfried and Roy extravaganza). And the show's creators seem to share a vision geared toward the more operatic end of the spectrum (it was opera composers, after all, who early on claimed 19th-century Gothic fiction for the stage, as in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor), with an actual parody of coloratura in one showstopper ("The Finer Things") given to Blanche Ingram. Fortunately, the two principals have large, richly expressive voices to encompass the large, complicated emotions of these characters. Marla Schaffel singswith unusual beauty and brings dimension to her Jane, while James Barbour (whose resumé includes Beauty and the Beast) is never really threatening as Rochester, but rather a tortured soul who is sweet-voiced even at his most cynical. Mary Stout is a stitch as the blustery Mrs. Fairfax. While the show has already undergone a lengthy evolution from its very first workshops, the viability of its final, fully staged realization has yet to be determined. But this cast recording conveys an authentic sense of the musical's atmosphere and emotional scope. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Buy!.......2007-06-08

Not only was this CD super cheap, it also arrived at my house 3 days later!

4 out of 5 stars Perfect Match.......2007-03-16

The music in this album really gave me the feeling of reading the book. I think the songs were well chosen and well written, except of course for the songs sung by Mrs. Fairfax... I could have done without those. Jane and Mr. Rochester's songs carry the story well and they sound lovely. For any musical lover, or romance fan I definitely recommend this album.

5 out of 5 stars Probably the most beautiful musical of all time.......2007-02-16

This is a hidden gem and if you buy it and listen to it, I don't see how you can not love it. I have bought many, many Broadway cast albums but I still am a popster at heart. With all that said, this is a cast album that soars above the crowd.

I bought this several years ago and have listened to it repeatedly since I got it. Why do I love it so much? First of all, the lyrics are full of heart and emotion and tell the story ably. But it is the music and the performances that are truly remarkable here. The melodies are memorable and absolutely exquisite. The orchestration is lush but not sappy. The performances by the two leads are nothing less than stunning.

I never get bored with this wonderful cast album and it is very, very highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2007-01-28

I listen to this soundtrack all the time and I never get tired of the songs. If Charlotte Bronte story was written as a musical, then this would definitely be it.

4 out of 5 stars A good musical.......2006-07-20

if you like old-fashioned romantic stuff, this one's for you. Some songs are very inspired, the music is,for the most part, quite beautiful, and the story line keeps the essence of the Bronte novel. I heard this right after "Wuthering Heights: the musical", which is quite good, yet this is superior. Give it a try and you might be nicely surprised. I would highly recommend it to the ones who know the novel and to English Literature students: it offers a different and interesting approach to the novel.
Sweet Forgiveness
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Best Bonnie Raitt album EVER
  • If you're a Bonnie Raitt fan, you'll enjoy this DVD
  • Raitt's voice at her best on this uneven album
  • My Favorite Bonnie Raitt
  • "Two Lives" the standout
Sweet Forgiveness
Bonnie Raitt
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002KGN
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. About To Make Me Leave Home
  2. Runaway
  3. Two Lives
  4. Louise
  5. Gamblin' Man
  6. Sweet Forgiveness
  7. My Opening Farewell
  8. Three Time Loser
  9. Takin' My Time
  10. Home

Album Description

Backed by her touring band, Raitt teamed up once again with Doors producer Paul Rothschild for her sixth and most successful album for Warner Bros. Features her bluesy version of Del Shannon's "Runaway."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best Bonnie Raitt album EVER.......2007-07-03

Before Bonnie got her Grammies and got overproduced, her band had a lot of heart and soul - and it drips out of "Sweet Forgiveness." I've been a fan of hers since the '70s, and this is by far her best album. Pity it's so hard to find these days.

5 out of 5 stars If you're a Bonnie Raitt fan, you'll enjoy this DVD.......2006-11-17

More of the usual quality of Bonnie Raitt.

4 out of 5 stars Raitt's voice at her best on this uneven album.......2006-07-22

This underrated album showcases Bonnie Raitt's excellent voice before she trashed it with too much hard living. It also illustrates her ability to perform truly satisfying blues/rock with a gifted band of musicians. Listeners who became Raitt fans with the release of "Nick of Time" and later albums, as well as listeners who thought "Nick" and later albums aren't all that great, will be impressed with this disc, which is a much better example of her bluesy rock sensibility than the overproduced albums of the '90s. The song selection is uneven, but it's worth the price for the title song alone, which showcases Raitt's confident, low-key approach during this period of her career.

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Bonnie Raitt.......2006-05-19

I've had this as an album, a cassette and now the remastered CD. I absolutely adore this collection. It's Bonnie Raitt at her best and that is fine indeed.

5 out of 5 stars "Two Lives" the standout.......2006-03-11

This is a wonderful CD. Bonnie can't go wrong from the first track to the last, but what made it a superb CD, for me is #3 "Two Lives" The arrangement of the choral background and the heart breaking lyrics is beautiful. You find yourself singing along with the chorus, "Someone said time will ease the pain of losing your love." "But, I believe whorever wrote that song, never had a broken heart." Just a gorgeous song. I also like Bonnie's interpretation of Del Shannon's "Runaway." She gave it a piquant country flavor, very refreshing. This is a great CD,
Sweet Forgiveness
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Sweet Forgiveness
    Joe Cocker
    Manufacturer: Neptune Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000GCG5O2
    Release Date: 2006-08-29

    Tracks:

    1. Feelin' Alright
    2. I Can't Say No
    3. Put Out the Light
    4. Look What You've Done
    5. Whiter Shade of Pale
    6. Sweet Lil Woman
    7. I Don't Wanna Live Without Lovin' You
    8. Just Like Always
    9. Shocked
    10. Seven Days

    Tracks:

    1. Jealous Kind
    2. Hitchcock Railway
    3. Watching the River Flow
    4. You Are So Beautiful
    5. Sweet Forgiveness
    6. With a Little Help from My Friends
    7. Letter
    8. Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
    9. I Heard It Through the Grapevine

    Product Description



    Format: CD
    Sweet Forgiveness
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Sweet Forgiveness
      Lisa Hayes
      Manufacturer: Gracye Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000CA4BFS
      Release Date: 2006-05-09

      Tracks:

      1. hey mr. morning
      2. right now
      3. real thang
      4. love
      5. sweet forgiveness
      6. ghosts
      7. gone gone gone
      8. are you still mine
      9. 'cause of faith
      10. where angels fear to go
      Faith, Forgiveness, Sweet Revenge
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Faith, Forgiveness, Sweet Revenge
        The Hail Marys
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000QW98LO

        Product Description

        1 Jokers Rock-A-Bye 2 No Mercy 3 Simple Ways 4 Sweet Revenge 5 Pimpin' 6 Friday Nite Show 7 I'll Be Okay 8 Magnolia 9 Rock N' Roll Martyr 10 Faster Pussycat 11 Combative 12 Smash It Up
        Sweet Forgiveness
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          Sweet Forgiveness
          Joe Cocker
          Manufacturer: Neptune
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0009FVBFO
          Release Date: 2005-05-16

          Tracks:

          1. Feelin' Alright
          2. I Can't Say No
          3. Put Out the Light
          4. Look What You've Done
          5. Whiter Shade of Pale
          6. Sweet Lil Woman
          7. I Don't Wanna Live Without Lovin' You
          8. Just Like Always
          9. Shocked
          10. Seven Days

          Tracks:

          1. Jealous Kind
          2. Hitchcock Railway
          3. Watching the River Flow
          4. You Are So Beautiful
          5. Sweet Forgiveness
          6. With a Little Help from My Friends
          7. Letter
          8. Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
          9. I Heard It Through the Grapevine

          Album Description

          This Neptune Records release of Joe Crocker's 'Sweet Forgiveness' comprises 19 tracks on 2 CDs including the hits 'With A Little Help From My Friends' plus a cover of Marvin Gaye's 'I've Heard It Through The Grapevine'. 2005.

          Album Details

          A Fantastic 19 Track Live Recording from Denver Colorado on May 2, 1981. Includes the Huge Hit "With a Little Help from My Friends".
          Forgiveness Or Permisssion
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            Forgiveness Or Permisssion

            Manufacturer: Stonewall Music
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            ASIN: B000BU7PUW
            Release Date: 2004-01-20

            Product Description

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