The Collection

the collection

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1. American Dream
2. Oh, Pretty Woman
3. Jailhouse Rock
4. Dream Killin' Town
5. Supergirl
6. Chestnut Street
7. Kid Inside
8. Take What You Want
9. Cheap Shot
10. Sidewalk and Streetlights
11. R. Gang
12. Good Girls
13. Do You Believe in Magic?
14. Twentieth Century Fox
15. Chestnut Street Revisited
16. Sad Lady
17. American Son
18. Young Genocides

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The Collection
A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Can Allison get any better?
  • A Hundred Miles or More
  • A selection of songs on previous CD's
  • Wonderful! back to her bluegrass & gospel roots.
  • Awesome Voice!
 A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection
Alison Krauss
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ASIN: B000ND91SG
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

  1. You're Just a Country Boy
  2. Simple Love
  3. Jacob's Dream
  4. Away Down the River
  5. Sawing on the Strings
  6. Down to the River to Pray
  7. Baby Mine
  8. Molly Bán
  9. How's the World Treating You (duet with James Taylor)
  10. The Scarlet Tide
  11. Whiskey Lullaby (duet with Brad Paisley)
  12. You Will Be My Ain True Love
  13. I Give You to His Heart
  14. Get Me Through December
  15. Missing You (duet with John Waite)
  16. Lay Down Beside Me (previously unreleased duet with John Waite)

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A Hundred Miles or More carries the subtitle A Collection, and what a curious collection it is--cuts from soundtracks, side projects, and tribute albums, plus guest duets on other artists' albums and five previously unreleased tracks. In other words, this is a collection of Alison Krauss performances that have never appeared on an Alison Krauss album, though it holds together better than such a grab-bag approach might suggest. Highlights such as her duet with Brad Paisley on "Whiskey Lullaby" and her a cappella rendition of "Down to the River to Pray" from O Brother, Where Art Thou? will be familiar to most Krauss fans, though it's doubtful that many share her infatuation with retro rocker John Waite (with whom she revives his "Missing You" and duets on a cover of Don Williams's "Lay Down Beside Me."). Other projects represented range from Disney to the Chieftains to the Louvin Brothers (she duets with James Taylor on their "How's the World Treating You." There's minimal contribution from her Union Station band--making this a solo release by default--and little information to indicate whether the previously unreleased tracks were outtakes from earlier releases or recently recorded for this one. --Don McLeese

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"A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection" is comprised of 16 tracks, highlighting Alison Krauss's career outside of her traditional releases with longtime band Union Station. The album features Krauss's collaboration with John Waite on the single "Missing You," as well as Krauss's contributions to film soundtracks, including the Oscar-nominated songs "The Scarlet Tide" and "You Will Be My Ain True Love," written for the motion picture "Cold Mountain," and "Down to the River to Pray" from the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Known for her collaborations, Krauss also includes several duets in the collection such as the 2003 hit with Brad Paisley, "Whiskey Lullaby," and her duet with James Taylor for the tribute album "Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers," "How's the World Treating You." The collection debuts five new songs: "You're Just a Country Boy," "Jacob's Dream," "Simple Love," "Lay Down Beside Me," and "Away Down the River," all of which feature Krauss as a producer.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Can Allison get any better?.......2007-07-11

Just when I think she can't get any better - this CD blows me away! Incredible music - partners in duets. All I can say is GET IT!

4 out of 5 stars A Hundred Miles or More.......2007-07-09

I purchased the CD for my husband, a long-time A. Krauss fan. I heard the CD once and fell in love with it and immediately played it again. The Don Henley duets are fabulous. Very relaxing and enjoyable CD.

5 out of 5 stars A selection of songs on previous CD's.......2007-07-09

I was not disappointed in this CD however I had heard most of the songs previously on her other CD's. I still recomend this because I could listen to her sing anytime.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful! back to her bluegrass & gospel roots........2007-07-03

I first heard Alison Krauss doing a solo playing interview on Fordham's WFUV radio. Instantly loved her work and my wife loved the CD I bought and all we've found since. Her best ever was the double album Alison Krauss Live. Since then she's gone through a period of trying to slick up her image and go more mainstream with her music. Her strength is bluegrass and gospel where she is the sweetest and most compelling performer I've ever heard. She was the backbone to the O Brother Where Art Thou sound track and we saw her at Carnegie Hall in a terrific recreation of the O Brother soundtrack with all the original performers. This album is a wonderful return. Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Awesome Voice!.......2007-07-02

I love her voice and all of the songs. I do wish there were more Bluegrass songs on there, but overall I am very pleased with the cd!
Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection
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ASIN: B00006JSS8
Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

  1. Fingertips (Part 2)
  2. Uptight
  3. Hey Love
  4. I Was Made To Love Her
  5. For Once In My Life
  6. My Cherie Amour
  7. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours
  8. Superstition
  9. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  10. Higher Ground
  11. Living For The City
  12. You Haven't Done Nothing
  13. Boogie On Reggae Woman
  14. I Wish
  15. Sir Duke
  16. Masterblaster (Jammin')
  17. That Girl
  18. Do I Do
  19. I Just Called To Say I Love You
  20. Part-Time Lover
  21. Overjoyed

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Like the Beatles' The Beatles 1, this rundown of Stevie Wonder chestnuts is merciless in cutting a huge list of classic tracks down to a single disc's worth of the most recognizable. Anyone who's treasured even one or two of these songs and yet never bought a Wonder record will be more than pleased with the acquisition of The Definitive Collection. These records continue to ring with importance and history, but more important, all except two or three remain fresh and capable of surprising even veteran fans. Those listeners may note, though, that Wonder is among the few performers who could release a retrospective containing 15 No. 1 R&B hits and still invite the complaint that the album felt incomplete--not least in explaining how the man transformed himself from a multitalented teenage hitmaker into the funk-pop visionary of Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life. --Rickey Wright

Album Details

Compact Selection of Great Early Hits from the Former Boy Wonder of the Keyboard and Resident Genius of Berry Gordy's Motown Records.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Essential Stevie.......2007-07-09

This is the essential collection of Stevie Wonder. This CD provides a great cross section of the many talents of Stevie Wonder from his early days to his experiments with funk and jazz. Nearly every song sounds different in style and form because of the breadth and depth of SW's career. Great addition to the CD collection of you're a Stevie fan and you want a single representation of his fantastic career.

5 out of 5 stars How high can we rate an artist?.......2007-07-01

You know, with Mr. Wonder we reach for superlatives and we slap them down on paper and looking back on it we realize that the meaning of our impression is deeper yet. Listening to this retrospective of his best hits I was dazzled at how many there were, how many I remembered, how many years ago it all started and how the purity just carries on. While there is a substantial pool of anger, resentment and rage amongst African Americans and many choose to vent their spleen in their music, Stevie Wonder chose a different path. Perhaps it is just a reflection of the love in his being, but his music always keeps pointed to a positive message, even when he is lamenting the scourge of ghetto life.

This master musician, singer, songwriter and story teller has no peer who eclipses his place. He has given us funk so hot you just have to get up and gyrate on the floor lest you fall off your chair. He has given us love songs so tender that dozens of other singers have sung them to great acclaim for their own careers. It is not an exaggeration to say that with this genius, his reach has never extended beyond his abilities. They go hand in hand, his ability to manifest his deepest creativity is unimpeded. A person cannot be without this compilation and say that they have surrounded themselves with the best of American Afro funk, jazz and pop. It only remains for us to wait for more music to fill up the already substantial opus that he has created. A greater joy in music is hard to come by. Essential.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent Purchase.......2007-06-27

This CD is good sample of the great Stevie Wonder. The CD worth the amount paid and remind me some nice songs. If you like Steve Wonder buy it!

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-06-12

I loved the whole cd ,and think it is worth every penny. I run a dj service and get all kinds of comments on my music. At the last wedding I was told that they had not heard some of the songs in a long time and they loved it. Big D

5 out of 5 stars Stevie is Wonderful.......2007-05-13

This is a great find. It has all the old songs I remember and more. I will treasure it forever.
The Who: The Ultimate Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Probably is ultimate
  • If You Only Want To Own One Who Set...
  • Very good introduction to one of the best Rock bands in the world - ever!
  • This Is Real Music.
  • The Who for Beginners
 The Who: The Ultimate Collection
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ASIN: B000065UFD
Release Date: 2002-06-11

Tracks:

  1. I Can't Explain
  2. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
  3. My Generation
  4. The Kids Are Alright
  5. A Legal Matter
  6. Substitute
  7. I'm A Boy
  8. Boris The Spider
  9. Happy Jack
  10. Pictures Of Lily
  11. I Can See For Miles
  12. Call Me Lightning
  13. Magic Bus
  14. Pinball Wizard
  15. I'm Free
  16. See Me, Feel Me
  17. The Seeker
  18. Summertime Blues (Live)
  19. My Wife
  20. Baba O'Riley
  21. Bargain

Tracks:

  1. Behind Blue Eyes
  2. Won't Get Fooled Again
  3. Let's See Action
  4. Pure & Easy
  5. Join Together
  6. Long Live Rock
  7. The Real Me
  8. 5:15
  9. Love Reign O'er Me
  10. Squeeze Box
  11. Who Are You
  12. Sister Disco
  13. You Better You Bet
  14. Eminence Front

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The Who's mighty catalog of beautiful, poignant, and often silly pop songs bashed out with Cassius Clay finesse has suffered in the past at the hands of multiple, butcher-shop best-ofs and horrible packaging. But this thrilling band--undeniably one of ye classicke rocke's greatest--gets the career-spanning entry-point compilation it deserves with the double-disc Ultimate Collection. The songs included here are no-brainers, for the most part--if they aren't huge hits like "My Generation," "I Can See for Miles," or "Baba O'Riley," they're long-standing fan favorites such as "Boris the Spider," "Pure and Easy," and "Squeeze Box." And while this reviewer wishes different songs were chosen from Tommy, and more than one tune was gathered from their arguably finest (and definitely silliest) album, The Who Sell Out, this record really isn't for fans (aside from the total trainspotter types) but for newcomers. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Probably is ultimate.......2007-07-01

Definitely a great job on the collection and the booklet is worth a lot of the price as well.

5 out of 5 stars If You Only Want To Own One Who Set..........2007-06-29

"The Ultimate Collection" should be it.Perfect selection of classic songs(just check the track list),excellent sound quality,cool booklet featuring memorablia, informative liner notes and recording dates to every song included make this ready made for the casual fan who just the cream of the crop of this legendary band.

4 out of 5 stars Very good introduction to one of the best Rock bands in the world - ever!.......2007-06-05

I must admit that one of my greatest mistakes as a Rock music fan, was missing to follow the career of The Who until TOMMY was issued as a movie (1975). Since then, I found that The Who is such a great British Rock band and a landmark in the story of Rock music, in the same level of the Beatles, the Stones, Led Zeppelin or other magnificent British Rock packs (Yes, ELP, the Kinks, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, etc.).
I'm sure there are other Who compilations still available, who will satisfy classic Rock purists more than this "Ultimate". However, if you're just trying to increase your knowledge of how good British Rock became in the 1960s and 1970s, this The Who collection at no doubt will lead you to get later their entire album collection. Enjoy it!

5 out of 5 stars This Is Real Music........2007-05-19

The Who are one of the top 5 greatest rock groups ever. Thats just not debatable. Listen to this collection and you will see why they are now legends of music. There have been many greatest hits albums for The Who because they have made so many classics. But this one beats all the other ones by far. It's got everyone of there gigantic hits and every cult-fan favorite. Boris The Spider and Eminence Front were not big hits, but they are still very popular among Who fans(me being one of them). And then you have all the basics: Baba O'Riley,Long Live Rock,Who Are You,My Generation,Pinball Wizard and many more. Overall, this is 35 songs of rock greatness. There will never be another group like The Who. They changed the face of music. Just listen to this CD and you will feel better. You will just feel happier. Long Live The Who!

4 out of 5 stars The Who for Beginners.......2007-05-07

This CD is The Who- 101 for any new Who fan that you would like to acclimate with the band...like your kids, for example. Great listening for old fans, as well.
Never Forget: The Ultimate Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Never Forget: The Ultimate Collection
Take That
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ASIN: B000BMPQUG
Release Date: 2005-11-21

Tracks:

  1. Never Forget
  2. Back for Good
  3. How Deep Is Your Love
  4. Pray
  5. Relight My Fire
  6. Everything Changes
  7. Babe
  8. Sure
  9. It Only Takes a Minute
  10. Million Love Songs
  11. Could It Be Magic
  12. Why Can't I Wake Up with You
  13. Love Ain't Here Anymore
  14. I Found Heaven
  15. Promises
  16. Once You've Tasted Love
  17. Pray [Live Berlin]
  18. Relight My Fire [Element Remix]
  19. Today I've Lost You [#]

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Take That were the biggest pop sensation since the 1960s. They were the first band since the Beatles to score four consecutive number one singles with 'Pray', 'Relight My Fire', 'Babe', and 'Everything Changes' and the first act to release eight singles entering the UK chart at Number 1. This new compilation features all the hits and a live rendition of 'Pray' and the new 'Relight My Fire' (Element 2006 Remix). BMG. 2005.

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Digitally Remastered Anthology of the Modern "Boy Band" that Picked Up the Mantle from New Kids on the Block and Established the Template for a Successful Run on the Charts of Many Other Groups that Came in their Wake. They Conquered their the Charts in Homeland (England), but Barely Made a Dent Overseas. Then Came their Third Album, featuring the Single "Back for Good" which Finally Hit the American Top 40. By the Time of their Dissolution, They were the Second Only to the Beatles as an All-time Best Selling Act in the UK Singer Robbie Williams Sprang Solo from the Pack and Establish One of the Most Successful Solo Careers in UK History. The Group's Other Prime Songwriter Remains a Respected Pop Composer. This Volume Summarizes a Three Year Rollercoaster Ride that Set the British Charts on Fire and is Sure to Bring Back Memories for Thousands.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Another great hits album from a great group!.......2006-01-12

Before Backstreet Boys, there was Take That, a brilliant group who paved the way. Remember, without Take That, there would be no Justin Timberlake, and a world without Justin Timberlake is a very sad thing.
Meet Me In Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • typical island music
  • mararitaville
  • Great music!
  • It's Jimmy Buffett, what else could you ask for?
  • the best JB collection EVER!
 Meet Me In Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection
Jimmy Buffett
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ASIN: B00008OLX6
Release Date: 2003-04-15

Tracks:

  1. Margaritaville
  2. Migration
  3. Growing Older But Not Up
  4. Holiday (Live/New Recording)
  5. Come Monday
  6. Fruitcakes
  7. We Are The People Our Parents Warned Us About
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  11. Tin Cup Chalice
  12. Pencil Thin Moustache
  13. Grapefruit/Juicy Fruit
  14. Coconut Telegraph
  15. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes
  16. Last Mango In Paris
  17. Fins
  18. Why Don't We Get Drunk
  19. Brown Eyed Girl
  20. One Particular Harbour

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  1. School Boy Heart
  2. Everybody's Talkin' (New!)
  3. Volcano
  4. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor (New Recording)
  5. Take Another Road
  6. Knees Of My Heart (New Recording)
  7. In The Shelter (New Recording)
  8. Havana Daydreamin'
  9. Desperation Samba (Haloween In Tijuana)(Live/New Recording)
  10. Barefoot Children
  11. Saxophones (New Recording)
  12. Cowboy In The Jungle
  13. He Went To Paris (New Recording)
  14. Creola
  15. Bob Robert's Society Band
  16. A Pirate Looks At Forty (Live/New Recording)
  17. Sail On Sailor (New)
  18. The Captain And The Kid (New Recording)

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Jimmy Buffett may have made his millions, but that doesn't mean that he has eased up on his workload. After releasing 33 albums, mounting grueling annual tours, and fashioning an entire industry and lifestyle out of his signature song "Margaritaville," Buffett trots out this two-CD collection. Yet, Meet Me in Magaritaville, which spans 30 years, isn't merely a retread of his long, storied career. Buffett has written two new songs for the package and re-recorded six alternative versions of fan favorites (including a moving version of "The Captain and the Kid," which he included for his ailing father, who died shortly after the album's release). He's also added two new cover songs--a spicy bossa nova version of Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talking" and the Beach Boys' "Sail on Sailor"--as well four live tracks, which shows the singer at his best, conjuring up his own Yuppie Atlantis, an idyllic place where no one has to wear shoes, the sun is always shining, the bar never closes, and Junior Mints are always available at every cinema. A must-have collection for every Parrothead (or aspiring Parrothead), if only for Buffett's track-by-track descriptions. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars typical island music.......2007-06-27

After visiting south Florida and the Keys on several occasions. I heard some of his music whilst there. Bought the cd hoping that it would take me back there whilst being in rainy cold england. It does! Job done. It takes you to sandy beaches, blue skys and laid back bars. Some tracks are a bit cheesy but typical of the sort of music you hear down there.Turn your heating up, grab a beer, close your eyes, put this album on and your almost there.Almost!!

3 out of 5 stars mararitaville.......2007-05-10

Hey its Jimmy Buffett I live in Key West What else can I say

5 out of 5 stars Great music!.......2007-03-25

Bought this cd for my brother-in-law for Christmas, and he says it is wonderful. All the songs from over the years, he just loves it.

5 out of 5 stars It's Jimmy Buffett, what else could you ask for?.......2007-03-19

This album is a collection of some of the best stuff Jimmy Buffett has recorded. It's a blend of old and new. Many of the songs are like old friends that you always like to spend time with and although some of the songs are newer, they fit right in with your circle of friends.
I highly recommend this album to anyone who enjoys slipping away to Margaritaville for a little while. It's music that crosses the generation gap. I'm in my 40's, my parents are in their mid - 60's and my daughter is a teenager, and we all enjoy Jimmy Buffett. If you purchase this album, you won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars the best JB collection EVER!.......2007-03-07

I love this collection of 38 JB songs! It has all of my fave songs on it, but I love it especialy because my 2 of my fave songs, In The Shelter (disc 2) and the ever popular Come Monday (disc 1) are together in one collection! I listen to it all the time!
The Immaculate Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Major Madonna Mine
  • Good, but not without flaws
  • "You put this in me, so now what, so now what...?"
  • Absolutely Awesome and a must have album for Madonna fans and casual fans
  • The Immaculate Collection.
 The Immaculate Collection
Madonna
Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino
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ASIN: B000002LND
Release Date: 1990-12-08

Tracks:

  1. Holiday
  2. Lucky Star
  3. Borderline
  4. Like A Virgin
  5. Material Girl
  6. Crazy For You
  7. Into The Groove
  8. Live To Tell
  9. Papa Don't Preach
  10. Open Your Heart
  11. La Isla Bonita
  12. Like A Prayer
  13. Express Yourself
  14. Cherish
  15. Vogue
  16. Justify My Love
  17. Rescue Me

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The naughtily titled Immaculate Collection culls 15 of Madonna's Top 10 singles from 1984 to mid-'90, plus 2 new ones that continued the run (the dirty, trunk-bumping funk of "Justify My Love"--a Lenny Kravitz production that justifies his entire career--and the danceable desperation of "Rescue Me"). Rooted in disco and classic AM pop from girl groups and ABBA to Strawberry Alarm Clock, Madonna made savvy, touching music throughout her first golden era. These tracks retain their sonic and historical significance while, like "She Loves You" or "Rocket Man," still brightening any space they're being played in. Far more than just a wise, irreverent image-maker--like the Beatles or Elton, come to think of it--Madonna during these years was the gift that kept on giving, forever fresh, sexy, hooky, and joyously sharp. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Major Madonna Mine.......2007-07-09

This album has all the big hits and best stuff from Madonna from 84 thru 90. Great compilation of the stuff from the first phase of Madonna's career. Gotta have this if you're a fan of the 80s.

4 out of 5 stars Good, but not without flaws.......2007-05-27

While I'm reluctant to speak at all negatively about an otherwise fabulous compilation, I do have to concede to being a bit dismayed by the extent to which certain songs on it have been changed - the opening track of Holiday in particular (for which, sadly in my opinion, the Immaculate version seems to have pretty much become the default version - i.e. the one most likely to be heard when Holiday is played somewhere). If the original versions of this and Lucky Star were felt to be too long for such a collection, why couldn't their 7" Edits have been used instead?

Having said that, I certainly think its remix of Material Girl is an improvement and I like its slightly more tropical-sounding (to me) version of La Isla Bonita at least as much as the original as well; but in addition to my criticisms of Holiday and Lucky Star (and I'm not as keen on the Papa Don't Preach present on here either), I should perhaps also mention that Like a Prayer has likewise undergone a little too much remixing for my liking, since it has given the song what I'd describe as a less haunting feel. Not that this means I consider it to be a poor remix though - on the contrary, I think it's rather good as far as radical remixes go. But I do still question whether it's appropriate for a hits album in view of how different it is from the version of Like a Prayer that was actually released as a single and which made this song so famous.

It would've been nice too if a few of Madonna's other pre-1991 hits (e.g. True Blue and Who's That Girl?) had been included, but I can understand why they weren't given the time constraint likely in place. Nevertheless, if at some point (maybe at the end of her official singing career) an even bigger collection of her hits is produced (a two- or three-part one no doubt), I do hope that the needless shortcomings of this one will not be replicated and that the 7" versions of Holiday and Lucky Star (or at least versions very similar to them) will be the ones it contains (though I do as I said prefer the Immaculate version of Material Girl and would be quite happy therefore if that one were to appear again).

5 out of 5 stars "You put this in me, so now what, so now what...?".......2007-03-16

The Immaculate Collection spans Madonna's '80s and early '90s tracks. Conceived as a greatest hits collection, this album also contained two new tracks, the ever-so-naughty, Justify My Love and the vocally powerful, Rescue Me. Some of my favorite songs include: Vogue, Cherish, Lucky Star, Material Girl, La Isla Bonita, and Live to Tell. Every song is a classic, no duds here. Madonna just keeps on getting better and better, one of the most important, influential, and provactive woman entertainers of our generation. I also recommend her best album to date, Ray of Light as well. Enjoy this non-stop party from our girl, Madge.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Awesome and a must have album for Madonna fans and casual fans.......2007-03-08

This is a five star album and the only Madonna album or collection of hits you need. The album is all that and a bag of chips. In fact the 17 hits on this album show why Madonna is the queen of pop music and why she has been such a big star since the 80's. I do not think Madonna can top or produce better dance/pop music than she did in the 80's and early 90's, so she will always be remembered for these hits in my opinion. This album never gets old and stands its time. The music on this album is completely ageless and feel good music.

5 out of 5 stars The Immaculate Collection........2007-02-16

Sensational cd.
The only down side is that several of her hits are missing, including 2 of my favorites, True Blue and Who's that girl.
A great trip back in time, and really well done.
A fantastic buy for anyone.
The Definitive Collection
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 STARS BECAUSE MY HUSBAND SAID SO
  • Great Memories with Neil!
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  • The Definitive Collection by Neil Sedaka
 The Definitive Collection
Neil Sedaka
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
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ASIN: B000NVL9J2
Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

  1. Breaking Up Is Hard TO Do (Fast)
  2. Oh! Carol
  3. Stairway To Heaven
  4. Calendar Girl
  5. Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
  6. Next Door To Angel
  7. Rainy Day Bells
  8. Going Nowhere
  9. You
  10. Laughter In The Rain
  11. The Immigrant
  12. Solitaire (Live)
  13. Love Will Keep Us Together
  14. Bad Blood
  15. The Hungry Years
  16. Should Have Never Let You Go (Duet with Dara Sedaka)
  17. Been There Done That
  18. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Slow)
  19. Where The Boys Are (demo)
  20. It Hurts To Be In Love (demo, previously unreleased)
  21. What A Surprise (previously unavailable on CD)
  22. Junkie For Your Love (previously unavailable on CD)

Album Description

In celebration of his 50th anniversary in the music business, Razor & Tie releases Neil Sedaka's The Definitive Collection, featuring his biggest hits, demo recordings, rarities and his first set of new material in over a decade!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 5 STARS BECAUSE MY HUSBAND SAID SO.......2007-07-04

I bought this CD for my husband because he enjoyed playing old Sedaka record albums - but you can't take albums for a ride in the car. He loves the CD, all the oldies, and was surprised to find new recordings as well. He says he especially loves the song Sedaka sings with his daughter (Should Have Never Let You Go). I honestly like hearing him play the CD and am enjoying it along with him. As for any criticism that several of these songs are re-recordings...well, yes, but I knew that from reading the reviews. I bought it anyway, and my husband is happy I did. No disappointment here.

5 out of 5 stars Great Memories with Neil!.......2007-06-27

Neil Sedaka has always been a favorite performer of mine and this latest CD just reaffirms it. The memories of such old standards as Oh Carol, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Calendar Girl and the dynamite duet with his daughter Dara just prove that this guy and his classics are timeless. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates great music from a less-complicated time and less hectic world.

3 out of 5 stars All kneel to the great Neil!.......2007-06-26

Fluffy, catchy pop songs often the target of harsh criticism, because, well, they're simple, easy to remember, and melodic through and through. Such is the perfect recipie for hits and recognition as one of Americas greatest writers. Neil Sedaka's inarguable talent is evident on this collection, and anyone with an ear for melody and top notch writing will be delighted with it, while completists and purists may feel ripped-off.


While far from "definitive", the disc effectively showcases Neil's consistency and gift of melody. It's a gift he uses to full effect on classics like Oh Carol, Breaking up is hard to do, and many others. The nice surprise on this disc was a song I had never heard before, anywhere. The track is called "You", a love song brimming with heartfelt lyrics and emotion. It actually sounds like a number from a broadway musical if you excise the cheesy synthesizer and replace it with a real string orchestra. It's drop-dead gorgeous writing from Mr. Sedaka!

Many buyers of this disc people are dissatisfied with the re-recordings of the early hits,and quite frankly, I expected the original versions since there is no disclaimer on the packaging. What I do appreciate about the new versions is the sound quality, and Neil's faithful interpretation of songs that fomented his carreer as a solo performer.

There are some 70's hits missing like "That's where the music takes me", but overall this collection is okay. I also appreciate the great digital remastering of the 70's recordings on this disc.

I can't give this cd a perfect score because of the deception regarding the early hits and the missing 70's hits. It's just okay. I give this collection 3 stars...but Neil always gets 5 stars!

3 out of 5 stars Bring Old and New Together Next Time.......2007-06-15

As others have stated, "definitive" does not mean 1991 songs instead of those recorded in the early 60s. Listening to the new versions was almost like hearing Sedaka do karaoke of his own music. It's not that they were bad but I just really wanted the original songs in a package labeled as "definitive."

All that being said, I do enjoy the CD. I don't buy that many CDs nowadays as I either download (legally) the music or listen to the songs I already own. However, I watched him perform on The View and immediately purchased the CD. I don't think there were any reviews up at the time or I would have hesitated at the re-recording alerts posted. Yet the CD still holds up.

I loved hearing the old 70s classics "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" and "Bad Blood" (which I didn't care much for in '75 but it sounds a lot better in '07).

The clunker? "Love Will Keep Us Together." The Captain and Tennille do it much better, although without Neil, the song wouldn't actually exist.

I also liked his version of "Where The Boys Are." That was a real treat.

5 out of 5 stars The Definitive Collection by Neil Sedaka.......2007-05-28

This is the greatest collection of all his songs. I have been looking for a while and this is it. It has all his songs that he is known for and made popular plus others that I have grown to love that he recorded in his later years. If you are looking for a collection of the best of Neil Sedaka and some, this is the one to get. I am thoroughly enjoying it.
Kinks (The Ultimate Collection)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Band
  • Quintessential Kinks
  • They Really Got Me!
  • KInks The ultimate collection
  • Possibly the best collection of any band
 Kinks (The Ultimate Collection)
The Kinks
Manufacturer: Sanctuary UK
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ASIN: B00005V4WI
Release Date: 2002-06-03

Tracks:

  1. You Really Got Me
  2. All Day and All of the Night
  3. Tired of Waiting for You
  4. Everybody's Gonna Be Happy
  5. Set Me Free
  6. See My Friends
  7. Till the End of the Day
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  9. Sunny Afternoon
  10. Dead End Street
  11. Waterloo Sunset
  12. Death of a Clown
  13. Autumn Almanac
  14. Susannah's Still Alive
  15. Wonderboy
  16. Days
  17. Plastic Man
  18. Victoria
  19. Lola
  20. Apeman
  21. Supersonic Rocket Ship
  22. Better Things
  23. Come Dancing
  24. Don't Forget to Dance

Tracks:

  1. David Watts
  2. Stop Your Sobbing
  3. Dandy
  4. Mr. Pleasant
  5. I Gotta Move
  6. Who'll Be the Next in Line
  7. I Need You
  8. Where Have All the Good Times Gone
  9. Sittin' on My Sofa
  10. Well Respected Man
  11. I'm Not Like Everybody Else
  12. Love Me Till the Sun Shines
  13. She's Got Everything
  14. Starstruck
  15. Shangri-La
  16. God's Children
  17. Celluloid Heroes
  18. (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
  19. Do It Again
  20. Living on a Thin Line

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24bit Digtally Remastered Double Disc Comprehensive Set of their Best from the 60's to the 80's. This Collection Offers the Most Varied Set Ever Offered by the Acknowledged True Originators of What Has Evolved Today as Heavy Metal Rock and Roll. Tracks Are Culled from the Early Pye/Warner Bros. Recordings and the RCA/ARISTA Years. The Package Includes Sleevenotes by Ray Davies and Many Photos and Many Previously Unseen Shots.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Band.......2007-04-14

Here is a band that had alot of hits.This is a good collection of their songs.My favorite tunes from this band are You Really Got Me and All Day and All of the Night.Another huge hit from this band was Lola.
The Davies brothers, along with drummer Mick Avory and bassist Peter Quaife, produced a number of hits.
Here is a great collection of songs from this band.

5 out of 5 stars Quintessential Kinks.......2007-01-30

Great collection that covers a wide spectrum of Kinks material. Sound quality is great. A must for those looking to add The Kinks to their collection.

5 out of 5 stars They Really Got Me!.......2007-01-23

Okay, I remember the British Invasion. This is one of those cd's you can either listen to in context of the times or as a great primer for the rest of their stuff. I've found myself listening to it repeatedly and I can still pretty much tell you where I was when the Ray and Dave were kicking out the hits. Like one of the reviewers said, there may be a track or two that I personally would have included but blast it all, this is a primo collection and as long as I can listen to "Waterloo Sunset", I am in paradise! Don't hesitate to pick this collection up! It doesn't get much better than this!

5 out of 5 stars KInks The ultimate collection.......2007-01-12

there can really never be an ultimate collection for the kinks.
Because it would have to include everything they ever did.
But, in the mean time Enjoy this collection they put togethere.

5 out of 5 stars Possibly the best collection of any band.......2006-12-16

While hard core fans might find a favorite track or two missing, I, as a casual fan, can't think of a single worthy song that does not appear on this double disc set. There are even a couple great songs that I had never heard before. The Ultimate Collection covers the entire career of the band, with a couple solo numbers by Dave Davies thrown in for good measure.

Whoever put this set together deserves congratulations.
Platinum Collection
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A good collection for the begginers like me!!!!!!
  • Great mix for the price!
  • Good introduction ahead of Genesis' 2007 US tour
  • What the Turn it On Again collection should`ve been......
  • Great musicianship, but can you - honestly - take Phil Collins seriously?
 Platinum Collection
Genesis
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B000641ZAE
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

  1. No Son of Mine
  2. I Can't Dance
  3. Jesus He Knows Me
  4. Hold On My Heart
  5. Invisible Touch
  6. Throwing It All Away
  7. Tonight Tonight Tonight
  8. Land of Confusion
  9. In Too Deep
  10. Mama
  11. That's All
  12. Home By the Sea
  13. Second Home By the Sea
  14. Illegal Alien
  15. Paperlate
  16. Calling All Stations

Tracks:

  1. Abacab
  2. Keep It Dark
  3. Turn It On Again
  4. Behind the Lines
  5. Duchess
  6. Misunderstanding
  7. Many Too Many
  8. Follow You Follow Me
  9. Undertow
  10. In That Quiet Earth
  11. Afterglow
  12. Your Own Special Way
  13. A Trick of the Tail
  14. Ripples
  15. Los Endos

Tracks:

  1. Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
  2. Counting Out Time
  3. Carpet Crawlers
  4. Firth of Fifth
  5. Cinema Show
  6. I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
  7. Supper's Ready
  8. Musical Box
  9. Knife

Album Description

Founded in the late '60s in Surrey, England, Genesis rose out of the ashes of earlier bands formed by schoolmates Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Michael Rutherford, and Anthony Phillips (who departed after 1969's Trespass, the album providing the final track on this stellar retrospective). Guitarist Steve Hackett soon signed on, as did drummer/vocalist Phil Collins, who'd later emerge (as would Gabriel) as a solo superstar. Following Gabriel's 1975 departure, Genesis grew from a progressive art-rock outfit into one of the biggest arena rock acts ever, with a long string of platinum-sellers and chart smashes. On this, their most comprehensive career-spanning collection to date, Genesis' remarkable evolution is revealed.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A good collection for the begginers like me!!!!!!.......2007-07-04

I never care about Genesis, so I decided to try to listen to them so I just bought this collection. I like it!. My favourite cd was the second one! songs like Abacab, Turn it on again, makes me wants to hear this cd over and over

4 out of 5 stars Great mix for the price!.......2007-06-17

For the price, this collection can't be beat. All the classics, all the hits, from all the different periods of Genesis.

A really good overview of their work.

4 out of 5 stars Good introduction ahead of Genesis' 2007 US tour.......2007-06-07

Economic value: 5 Stars; Compilation: 4 Stars; Packaging: 3 Stars

Now that Genesis has decided to do the (take your pick: dreaded/hoped for) reunion tour this year, starting in Europe shortly, coming to the US later this year, it's time to revisit the only compilation that spans the entire Genesis studio catalogue.

"Genesis Platinum Edition" (3 CDs; 40 tracks; 235 min.) tracks the band's history in reverse chronological order, with one exception: the title track of 1997's "Calling All Stations", which is stuck at the end of CD1 and sounds totally out of place--for many reasons. But for that song, this covers Genesis 1971-1991, and it's amazing what these guys put out in 20 years, and how the band evolved. This compilation is a decent attempt to cover it all. CD1 (16 tracks, 78 min.) covers the band's most successfull years, and many of these tracks are also found on the "Turn It On Again - The Hits" compilation. Am I the only one to think that the songs from 1986's "Invisible Touch" album have aged very poorly? It makes me cringe to listen to them. (Note: "Tonight Tonight Tonight" comes in an edited, short version here.) CD2 (15 tracks, 77 min.) tracks the intermediary years and I was surprised how good these songs resonate still. Check out for example "Abacab" (in the full album version, thankfully), and "In That Quiet Earth/Afterglow", but shamefully "One for the Vine" is missing, one of the band's best tracks ever (and perhaps the best song Tony Banks ever penned). CD3 (9 tracks, 80 min.) covers the Peter Gabriel years (1971-1975), and while I did not mind (and at times greatly enjoyed) Genesis' evolution to a mainstream successful band, this era is still the most compelling for me. Check out "The Cinema Show" and "Supper's Ready" (both here in full length) if you're not familiar with them, you'll be blown away, I promise you.

There is no arguing with the economic value of this compilation: 4 hours of music for $20, you can't beat that. The packaging is a different story: skimpy liner notes, and the booklet is misprinted with pages out of order... I have seen Genesis in concert only once, in Brussels on the 1977 tour for "Wind & Wuthering" and I remember it as if it was yesterday. Unforgettable. While I know that this year's reunion tour is probably a money-grabbing thing, I nevertheless do plan on seeing them when they come to Columbus in September, for nostalgic reasons if nothing else.

5 out of 5 stars What the Turn it On Again collection should`ve been.............2007-05-14

This is, without a shadow of a doubt THE best collection of my favorite band of all time. Disc 1 is what the TIOA CD shoulda been. Not just pure hit machine pop but some great prog like Home by Sea & Mama COMPLETLEY UNEDITED. Also has a hard to find piece called Paperlate remixed.-5 stars. Disc 2 has classics like ABACAB & Turn it on Again totally remixed. it ain`t Genesis at its best but its good.-4.5 stars. Disc 3 is a masterpiece, prog rock greatness with Suppers Ready! Nuff said.-6 stars. steller.

3 out of 5 stars Great musicianship, but can you - honestly - take Phil Collins seriously?.......2007-05-11

Yeah, yeah, yeah, Peter Gabrial, Steve Hackett (later of "GTR," a band Creem Magazine referred to as "SHT"), Tony Banks, Chester Thompson, Mike Rutherford (he of "The Living Years" fam ), and...and...and...Phil Collins. EXCELLENT drummer! But WHY "push the envelope," seeing how annoying he can be? Oh well, "buy the ticket, take the ride," I guess...
Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Absolute must have for Def Leppard fans
  • Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Def Leppard?
  • Brilliant!
  • The greatest CD EVER!!!
 Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection
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ASIN: B0009299LU
Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

  1. Pour Some Sugar On Me (HISTORIA video edit)
  2. Photograph
  3. Love Bites
  4. Let's Get Rocked
  5. Two Steps Behind (acoustic version)
  6. Animal
  7. Heaven Is
  8. Foolin'
  9. Rocket (VISUALIZE video edit)
  10. When Love & Hate Collide
  11. Armageddon It
  12. Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad?
  13. Rock Of Ages
  14. Hysteria
  15. Miss You In A Heartbeat
  16. Bringin' On The Heartbreak
  17. Switch 625

Tracks:

  1. Rock Rock (Till You Drop)
  2. Let It Go
  3. High 'N' Dry (Saturday Night)
  4. Too Late For Love
  5. No Matter What
  6. Promises
  7. Mirror, Mirror (Look Into My Eyes)
  8. Women
  9. Another Hit And Run
  10. Slang
  11. Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion)
  12. Rock Brigade
  13. Now
  14. Paper Sun
  15. Work It Out
  16. Die Hard The Hunter
  17. Wasted
  18. Billy's Got A Gun

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While many of their peers were abandoning '70s metal and arena rock to hop the punk/new wave bandwagon, Def Leppard smartly stripped the earlier era's music of its excesses, bolstered it with energetic, pop-savvy hooks and quickly found itself the vanguard of the UK's new metal revival and one of the '80s most spectacularly successful rock acts. The first disc of this 35-track, two-and-a-half hour double-disc retrospective focuses on the familiar hits of their early MTV, platinum-selling prime, though the inclusion of the video edit/remixes of "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and "Rocket" attempts to cast them in a more club-friendly contemporary groove. But the grittier second disc showcases some of the early, overlooked roots of On Through the Night and High 'N' Dry, as well as underappreciated later gems like '99's "Promises" and a power-pop-perfect take on Badfinger's "No Matter What" from an upcoming covers project. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Should have been five stars, but wasn't..........2007-07-07

The concept was correct: Use of a full two CD's to represent all the great songs the band has produced. However, the selection was incorrect. There is too much emphasis on obscure tracks like "Paper Sun"? and "Waterloo...". But perhaps the most glaring faux pas, is that the albums "High and Dry" and "Pyromania" are under represented. Where is "Action...Not Words" and "Stagefright" or "You've got me Runnin'" and "Lady Strange". Also, "Die Hard the Hunter" is likely the ONLY weak song from "Pyro" and they choose it? Nonsense... Once they release Pyro and High n' Dry in a remaster, those are the two to get after Hysteria.

5 out of 5 stars Absolute must have for Def Leppard fans.......2007-06-19

This 2-disc collection rules. It's got all the hits and more. The songs are put in a good order on both discs. Great summary of Def Leppard's music. The fan gets well over 2 hours of Def Leppard for his/her money. Great value! Get it.

4 out of 5 stars Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Def Leppard?.......2007-03-25

This is far better retrospective than the old one disc set, The Valut. That being said, I think the casual listener may find this collection to be too much Def Leppard. The first disc is fairly solid disc filled with radio hits and popular album favorites, with only maybe one or two questionable tracks. The second disc is highly indulgent with newer material that only a hardcore fan who continued to follow the band through less popular albums like Slang, X, etc. will know. If you haven't bought a Leppard album in the past decade, you won't know a lot of this disc. Overall, a very thorough set, but the passive fan may opt for the one disc import only version, Best of Def Leppard. Its not complete, but its got more than The Vault without the filler of ROCK OF AGES.

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant!.......2007-03-10

I was NOT disappointed with my purchase here. There's a great selection of songs on here, showcasing the band's changing image over time. If there are particular songs that you like that aren't in this collection, I'd suggest you download them, or get them elsewhere, but definitely get this CD for the absolute best of Def Leppard. It contains great liner notes on each song, with input from each of the band members, something I particularly enjoyed. Getting these liner notes helped me understand a lot more about where the band was coming from on each song and what it truly meant to them to be writing and recording it. With this input on their take on lyrics and such, I daresay I understood the songs themselves better. It also includes pictures of the band over time, including Steve Clark (R.I.P.). Overall: Perfect for fans and those simply looking to get the best of this phenomenal band.

5 out of 5 stars The greatest CD EVER!!!.......2007-02-18

This CD is amazing. It totally brings me back to my high school years. It's perfect. What more can I say.

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