Charlie & The Chocolate Factory [Soundtrack]

charlie & the chocolate factory [soundtrack]

On this CD:

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, film score
    Composed by Danny Elfman
    Performed by Steve Bartek, Isobel Griffiths, Gavyn Wright
    with Danny Elfman
    Conducted by Rick Wentworth

Editorial Reviews
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It's as if composer Danny Elfman's fertile relationship with director Tim Burton had been building up to this, their 11th collaboration and perhaps the one that best encapsulates their shared aesthetics: It's hard to think of a subject better suited to the two men than an adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. For the occasion, Elfman has come up with five actual songs (and sings on them), which reminds one of the 1980s heyday of his old band, Oingo Boingo. The first, "Wonka's Welcome Song" is a demented minute-long blast that evokes 1960s kiddie TV. Each of the other four (which use Dahl's own words) is dedicated to one of the children invited to visit Willy Wonka's factory, and each is done is a different musical style. All are fantastically fun. A personal favorite is the mock-operatic "Mike TeaVee," on which Elfman basically transposes "Bohemian Rhapsody" to a hyperactive cartoon universe. The lovely "Main Titles" acts as a transition into the instrumental part of the score and will be familiar to fans of Elfman's music for Edward Scissorhands, particularly its otherworldly, celestial choral sound. The rest of the tracks simply represent the work of Elfman and his longtime arranger, Steve Bartek, at their best, alternately flamboyant, dreamlike, and suggestive. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description
Sweet songs to sing along to all summer along! Featuring ALL the songs from the film including "Wonka's Welcome Song" and 4 Oompa-Loompa songs.

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory,Danny Elfman,Warner Home Video,Film,Film Music,Pop,Soundtrack,Soundtracks & Film Scores

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory [Soundtrack]
Charlie Louvin
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • For a great interview with Charlie, check out blog.musicbusinessradio.com.
  • Charlie can still get it done!
  • The Old Goat
  • Good stuff, great message
  • Ditto the first review, but "Ira"?
 Charlie Louvin
Charlie Louvin
Manufacturer: Tompkins Square
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MGVCK4
Release Date: 2007-02-20

Tracks:

  1. Must You Throw Dirt In My Face (w. George Jones)
  2. Great Atomic Power (w. Jeff Tweedy)
  3. Blues Stay Away From Me (w. Bobby Bare Sr. & Tom T. Hall)
  4. The Christian Life (w. Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide)
  5. When I Stop Dreaming (w. Elvis Costello)
  6. Waiting For A Train (w. George Jones)
  7. Kneeling Drunkard's Plea (w. Alex McManus of Bright Eyes)
  8. Worried Man Blues (w. Kurt Wagner of Lambchop)
  9. Grave On The Green Hillside (w. Tift Merritt & Joy Lynn White)
  10. Knoxville Girl (w. Will Oldham)
  11. Ira
  12. My Long Journey Home (w. Paul Burch)

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What's terrific about this album is the sound of Charlie Louvin's voice. Weathered and worn by his 79 years, its fragility underscores the humanity in the morality plays he favors, like the gentle pledge of faith "The Christian Life." What's disappointing is its lack of imagination. Despite the presence of skilled contemporary songwriters like Elvis Costello and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, the only new tune is "Ira," Louvin's tribute to his late, high-tenor-singing brother. As the Louvin Brothers, Charlie and Ira took shape-note-based close-harmony singing to the pinnacle of country music in the 1940s and '50s, earning a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. On these dozen songs, Louvin's joined on vocals by George Jones, Alex McManus of Bright Eyes, Will Oldham, Bobby Bare, Tom T. Hall, Tweedy, Costello, and others, with Marty Stuart on mandolin and a crack studio band including Chris Scruggs of BR-549 and angelic vocalist Dianne Berry. Bare and Berry manage to make magic with Louvin; the rest do their best with chestnuts like "Kneeling Drunkard's Plea" and "Worried Man Blues," although Jones's voice is, sadly, ravaged, and the bursts of guitar feedback on the Louvins classic "Great Atomic Power" are absurd. Nonetheless, this album is a welcome return for a country pioneer after a 10-year hiatus from recording. --Ted Drozdowski

Album Description

The term "living legend" gets thrown around quite a bit, but it actually applies to Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin.

Charlie Louvin's influence on country, alt-country, and their many sub-genres, is incalculable. The unique harmonies and lyrical folk poetry of the Louvin Brothers ("among the top duos in country music history" - AllMusic.com) have inspired countless covers of their songs by such artists as Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, the Byrds, Emmylou Harris, Uncle Tupelo, The Raconteurs (with Jack White) and Beck.

Produced by Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Calexico, Candi Staton) and Charlie Louvin, the new album was recorded in Spring/Summer 2006 in Nashville. It features guest performances by Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, Will Oldham, Tom T. Hall, George Jones, Bobby Bare Sr., Tift Merritt, Marty Stuart, David Kilgour, and members of Bright Eyes, Lambchop, Superchunk, Blanche and Clem Snide, among others.

The album features several Louvin Brothers classics as well as country favorites first popularized by Jimmie Rodgers, the Delmore Brothers, the Carter Family, and the Monroe Brothers. Charlie has also included a moving tribute to his late brother Ira, with whom he formed the Louvin Brothers in 1940. (Ira Louvin died in a car accident in 1965, at age 41.)

Charlie will tour with his band throughout 2007, including stops at SXSW and Bonnaroo, as well as special summer appearances celebrating his 80th Birthday (July 7, 2007).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars For a great interview with Charlie, check out blog.musicbusinessradio.com........2007-06-11

There is a great interview with Charlie, which talks about his experience in the music business, as well as making this album, available free at http://blog.musicbusinessradio.com/. They also have some video footage posted.

As for the album, you are correct that his VOICE isn't what it was, but this man has lived as an artist, which you'll hear on the interview, and the passion and spirit is what makes this album great. This isn't a technical album, but one filled with emotion.

5 out of 5 stars Charlie can still get it done!.......2007-05-07

This is a superb album, and those who love Bluegrass and/or country music will immediately appreciate it. Charlie has aged, and his voice doeen't have the power it once did. But it this is an opportunity to obtain a new take on old songs, recorded with state of the art equipment. Older listeners may prefer the original recordings of the songs, but the exposure this new release brings may draw younger listeners who have not had the opportunity to learn of this great artist. I highly recommend this album!

5 out of 5 stars The Old Goat.......2007-04-11

Hmmm...very tasty style...full of longing and regret...[sigh]...reminded me of lonely nights in the forties in the outback of north Louisiana...hmmm...I need to sit down.

4 out of 5 stars Good stuff, great message.......2007-04-10

I never heard of Charlie Louvin until hearing a piece on him on NPR radio. Once I got this CD I couldn't help but tap my feet and sing along. "Atomic Power" was stuck in my head for a week.

It's sort of like listening to your old grandfather singing at a family picnic. Not your typical country singer. He sounds aged but fun. His backup singer(s) are more than complemetary. I was surprised at how much I liked this CD. I am usually not a huge fan of country music, but Louvin is contageous and inspirational

4 out of 5 stars Ditto the first review, but "Ira"?.......2007-02-27

I'm on my second listen and I agree with almost everything Sound/Word Enthusiast has to say in the first review. It's a shame about the production, because Charlie's voice is truly awesome, worn into a groove in the best possible sense, terrific relaxed phrasing. The guest stars might have been cool if it had been produced like John Prine's "In Spite of Ourselves" -- simple duet harmonies with no fuss. But there's way too much fuss here. Only George Jones, Bobby Bare, and Tom T. Hall really come off well, because they're real country. I like Will Oldham and Jeff Tweedy, but they ain't got the chops, and I have nothing but respect for Elvis Costello, who can truly sing, but he just doesn't fit in either.

I read an interview where Charlie says two things I find totally appropriate. First, that he kept telling them he'd drive down to Nashville and sing with the guest stars but they never asked him (!). And you can see the result -- most of the second voices sound totally patched in, like cameos in a bad movie. Second, he can't understand why they wanted that feedback sound on "Great Atomic Power." Thought it was a mistake, but Nevers said no, we wanted it that way. Well, Charlie's right -- it sounds like a mistake. Why does Charlie Louvin need indie guest stars and feedback?

That said, I like imperfect albums and this one is kind of fun to engage with and be annoyed by -- you can hear the album it should have been. And then there's "Ira," which gets everything right -- it's touching, beautifully sung, a wonderful tribute to his brother. "You had a way with writing music from the heart / Your voice is strong even though you're gone, 'cause I still hear your part" ... gives me chills. I think the indie stuff doesn't mix for precisely the reason "Ira" is so great -- it's perfectly sincere in a way modern music just isn't and can't be. Anyway, if the whole album had been like "Ira," it'd be five stars plus for sure.
Jazz Samba
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Bossa nova music that dips, swings, boasts fine harmonic structures--and an infectious rhythmic pulse !!!
  • Old School
  • I'd give it 6 stars if I could!!!
  • Nostalgic; great memories, so easy to appreciate
  • Contrary to Mr. Gibson's jottings.
 Jazz Samba
Stan Getz , and Charlie Byrd
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000047CW
Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

  1. Desafinado
  2. Samba Dees Days
  3. O Pato
  4. Samba Triste
  5. Samba de Uma Nota So
  6. E Luxo So
  7. Bahia (aka Baia)
  8. Daesafinado

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Guitarist Charlie Byrd was invited to travel and play in Brazil during a cultural goodwill tour sponsored by the Kennedy administration in 1961. He was completely enamoured by the music, and when he returned, he headed straight for the recording studio to make the now classic Jazz Samba. Collaborating with Stan Getz on tenor sax and backed by a band that included Gene Byrd (bass, guitar), Keter Betts (bass), and Buddy Deppenschmidt and Bill Reichenbach (drums), Byrd forged a new and brilliant sound. American record companies were to churn out hundreds of watered bossa-pop albums that have since given the style its lounge-addled image, but this album stands as a tribute to the vitality and adaptability of jazz. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bossa nova music that dips, swings, boasts fine harmonic structures--and an infectious rhythmic pulse !!!.......2007-06-19

Bossa nova music was created largely by Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto in the late 1950s and early 1960s. When Charlie Byrd and his trio heard it, they wanted to make a bossa nova album of their own. The result is this wonderful CD.

The CD track set opens with an extended version of "Desafinado." The guitar gets plenty of air time in bossa nova music; and Charlie Byrd's guitar solo stuns me with its beauty and sensitivity. "Desafinado" plays with a few key changes to enhance the quality of the number; and the percussion works very well, too.

"Samba Dees Days" picks up the tempo considerably; and this ought to brighten any party you play this at! Stan Getz plays tenor sax to perfection; and Buddy Deppenschmidt along with Bill Reichenbach play the drums very, very well. "Samba Triste" is the only truly mournful sounding samba on this album; the minor keys work very well as Stan's melancholy solo enhances the forlorn flavor to "Samba Triste."

"Samba De Uma Nota Só (One Note Samba)" exudes elegance and style; when you listen to this track the fusion of jazz and samba is very evident. "E Luxo Só" reverts to a faster tempo that really makes you want to get up and dance wherever you are; and "Bahia (Baía)" concludes the album with a silky elegance that is singularly beautiful.

There is one extra number. The bonus track is the 45 rpm issue of "Desafinado." Naturally, the shorter version of this number doesn't provide us with the luxurious meanderings of the full length track. Nevertheless, it interests the listener to hear what the band chose to include--and exclude--when, under time constraints, they had to deliver the number fast yet with all the brightness of the full rendition. You won't be disappointed.

The liner notes include the original liner notes by Dom Cerulli; and there are great black and white photos of the band members playing. John Litweiler contributes an informative essay about the creation of the album as well. The quality of the sound is excellent.

I highly recommend this CD for any fan of bossa nova music; and people who enjoy jazz with a samba twist will cherish this one for ages to come.

5 out of 5 stars Old School.......2007-01-17

This CD was all I expected and more. It was soothing without being muzac, and there was plenty of latin for spice. I was raised with the old school style of jazz and this really fit the bill!

5 out of 5 stars I'd give it 6 stars if I could!!!.......2006-09-16

Stan Getz is in this sax player's opinion the best jazz saxophone player that has ever been recorded. His sense of melody is superb. He hides his amazing technical prowess, makes it sound effortless, and never gets in the way of the melody. Nobody else even came close to his melodic improvisations.

I've worn out a few Jazz Samba LPs and now own it on CD. It's a timeless classic. It has perhaps the definitive version of "One Note Samba" on it. "Desifinado" "Bahia", "O Pato" also shine very brightly. In fact, there are no tracks on this CD that are less than superb.

Stan played a lot of different jazz styles, from Cool School to Post Bop to Bossa Nova. And although he is not from Brasil, Antonio Carlos Jobim wrote a Bossa tune honoring him because his "voice" fit the mood so perfectly. Of all the things Stan did a good job on, Bossa was perhaps his forte. And this album along with "Jazz Samba Encore" are two of his best Bossa albums ever.

I'd give it 6 stars in a 1 to 5 star rating system. It's a "desert island" disk.

Bob "Notes" Norton

5 out of 5 stars Nostalgic; great memories, so easy to appreciate.......2006-08-12

A must piece of work in the latin genre to include in your collection; I've heard bits and pieces of these tracks throughout my life; it's about time I added all of them to my collection.

5 out of 5 stars Contrary to Mr. Gibson's jottings........2006-06-03

According to information readily available in the CD booklet, Jazz Samba was "Recorded in Pierce Hall, All Souls Unitarian Church, Washington, D.C., February 13, 1962." Not in a studio! That accounts for the warmth of the recording. It remains the standard against which all else is measured.
Live From Iraq
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    Charlie Daniels
    Manufacturer: Koch Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    Release Date: 2007-06-26

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    Urban Cowboy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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    Release Date: 1995-03-14

    Tracks:

    1. Hello Texas - Jimmt Buffett
    2. All Nighy Long - Joe Walsh
    3. Times Like These - Dan Fogelberg
    4. Nine Tonight - Bob Seger And The Siver Bullet Band
    5. Stand By Me - Mickey Gilley
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    10. Don't It Make Ya Wanna Dance - Bonnie Raitt
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    The aim was to do for country what Saturday Night Fever did for disco. The result was that bars from Kona to Kalamazoo suddenly had mechanical bulls, and slickers walking around in cowboy hats. You might also pinpoint this as the moment in time when "country" music suddenly went cosmopolitan, paving the way for Garth Brooks. Johnny Lee's "Lookin' for Love" was one of the decade's biggest singles, and this album briefly made a star of Mickey Gilley (whose Texas club provided a home for that alpha bull). Fans of Bob Seger, Jimmy Buffet, the Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, and Bonnie Raitt may want this collection for the tunes they lack elsewhere. And it sure recalls an era. But please don't call it "country." --Bill Holdship

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Where were the good songs?.......2007-05-21

    I love this movie, and I like the songs on this soundtrack, but, there are some songs that were in the movie that realy need to be on the soundtrack, but, they, for some reason left them out. Such as the intro song, "Texas", by Charley Danials. But, overall, it is a good album.

    5 out of 5 stars you made my day........2007-05-14

    I have the music on 8track but, haven't been able to play it for years, no 8 track player. Now the music is back. Good customer service.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Service.......2007-03-16

    Love the sound track of this movie. Takes me back to my
    younger days!! Some really good memories! Thanks!

    5 out of 5 stars Urban Cowboy Music Lover.......2007-03-10

    at last I found my Urban Cowboy music... love the movie and the music

    5 out of 5 stars Very Very Good.......2007-02-12

    I'm not a country music fan in the least. But I saw this movie at least 3 times and it was superb. I thoroughly enjoyed the music. There are several good artists on this soundtrack like Dan Fogelbert, Bob Seger, Anne Murray, The Eagles, Johnny Lee. Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers and a few others. Every song on this ST is excellent. Even if you're not a country music fan like myself, this is one good CD to have in your collection of movie soundtracks.
    TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • good memories for me and fun "new" songs for my children
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    		 TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs
    Cyndi Grecco , and Jones, Jack
    Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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    ASIN: B00006EXIL
    Release Date: 2002-08-20

    Tracks:

    1. I Love Lucy Theme - Wilbur Hatch
    2. Dragnet - Ray Anthony
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    26. Making Our Dreams Come True - Cyndi Grecco
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    30. Barney Miller - Jack Elliott
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    Album Description

    TV Land brings you 40 of your favorite evening show theme songs. Highlights include 'Happy Days', 'The Greatest American Hero', 'Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)', 'Laverne & Shirley', 'I Dream Of Jeanie', 'I Love Lucy', 'Welcome Back, Kotter', 'The Love Boat', 'Hawaii Five-O', 'The Golden Girls' and many, many more. 2002. Rhino.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars good memories for me and fun "new" songs for my children.......2007-06-27

    We had ordered this for "The Dukes of Hazzard" theme song for our 4yr old and our whole family has fallen in love with the cd. It makes me want to share some of the old fun and simple shows with my children. I forgot about some of those shows. It brings back good memories for my husband and me and the songs are new and exciting for our children. It's a nice change from children's cd's, but our children still think it's fun. The sound quality is good and the songs included on the cd are a great mix. I would definately recommend this one.

    5 out of 5 stars memories.......2007-02-22

    This cd is excellent it has a lot of very good music and true to the original sound, Am getting a lot of enjoyment,highly recomended

    5 out of 5 stars TV Theme Songs.......2007-01-13

    This is a great CD for people who watch a lot of TV -especially TV LAND and reruns of old shows when shows had actual theme songs. I took the CD to work and everyone loved trying to figure out what show the songs were from.

    3 out of 5 stars TV themes.......2006-07-05

    Not all what I expected, not all of the tunes are the original recordings you remember as the TV themes.

    5 out of 5 stars Deja Vu.......2006-02-17

    Listening to these familiar themes as performed by the original artists certainly brings back wonderful memories! I was particularly pleased, not only with the quality of the pieces, but with the actual performances themselves, just as we remembered them!
    A Decade of Hits
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    ASIN: B00000K2W4
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    In 1979 redneck rock reached an apex with "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," a monster hit that reached No. 1 on the country charts and crossed over to No. 3 on the pop charts. But as this 1983 overview suggests, the Charlie Daniels Band was more than a one-hit wonder, even if the fiddle duel on "Devil" remains their definitive moment. Only Lynyrd Skynyrd could equal the energy of their rocking mix of Southern boogie, honky-tonk, and electric blues. At 10 tracks, this set may seem a bit skimpy, and while there's no dross, some listeners will find the nascent jingoism of "In America" and "The South's Gonna Do It Again" hard to swallow. --Roy Kasten

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Buddy Bregman on Charlie Daniels.......2007-05-06

    Having been associated with Ella, Bing, Sammy Davis on many many recordings - I can't tell you how thrilled Charle Daniels makes me feel - there is something so infectious about his music - it sends chills down my spine - this album is a total winner - and I play it all the time - I don't even do that with my own recordings or any other artists material - IT IS SUCH A "FEEL-GOOD" GROUP OF SONGS AND OVER-ALL MUSIC - I can't wait to get into my car and play it again. Especially Devil Comes Down To Georgia!!!

    Yeah, Charlie,

    Buddy Bregman

    5 out of 5 stars One of the Best Country Albums Ever Made.......2005-05-03

    My dad had a tape of this album and i loved "The Devil Went Down To Georgis". The quick tempo made it interesting to listen to. I listened to it over and over again. I went further into the tape to find more wonderful songs. If you buy one CD this year, make it this, it's one of the greatest ever.

    5 out of 5 stars Best album I've ever heard!.......2004-06-28

    The Charlie Daniels Band, in my mind is the Best Country band ever! This was an amazing album. I love it and play it every day, probably every hour. I'm only 15, but I know Mr. Daniels' songs like I'm 50. This Album brings out the best of CDB and is well deserving of praise! CDB is very Patriotic and Mr. Daniels is a model citizen. God Bless Mr. Daniels. God Bless our Soldiers and President Bush.

    GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars The songs that made Charlie Daniels an American icon.......2004-05-02

    I came of age at a time when rock (if you can call late "1970s rock" rock - I wouldn't) and country sometimes overlapped, and no one straddled the genres as successfully and meaningfully for me and my friends as The Charlie Daniels Band. 1979's The Devil Went Down to Georgia was huge and served as my introduction to this country band that knew how to rock a fiddle. Then came the 1980 Full Moon album featuring The Legend of Wooley Swamp, a song I couldn't get enough of. You couldn't go to a pizza joint for a year and a half without someone cuing this song up on the jukebox (usually more than once). Also from the Full Moon album came In America. This was 1980: America was suffering from stagflation (an all but impossible economic combination of both inflation and high unemployment that only Jimmy Carter could make happen), the Soviets were rattling their sabers and pointing increasing numbers of nuclear missiles at the US, and the American hostages in Iran headlined the news every single night - America was at one of the weakest points in its history. Charlie Daniels made all of us proud to be Americans again with his patriotic anthem In America.

    Uneasy Rider is a story song featuring some classic bluegrass picking in the background dating back to the band's early days. The song's about a hippie who gets stuck in a redneck Mississippi town and holds off a gang of five country boys by calling one of them out as a liberal pinko Commie; it's a great, comedic song running in excess of five minutes (which qualified as a long song back in that era). 1974's Long Haired Country Boy is your classic "good old country boy" song; this country boy doesn't have much, but everything he does have, he got on his own - as old Hank would say, a country boy can survive. If you don't like it, just leave this long haired country boy alone. Still in Saigon relates the experiences of a soldier in Vietnam and the trouble he had adjusting to life back home.

    Of course, 1974's The South's Gonna Do It Again holds a special place in many a Southerner's heart; this is the song morning deejays play when they want to rile up some of the masses of Yankees that have moved down South in the last few decades. It's a great song, featuring an extended bit of serious fiddle playing, but it's probably best appreciated down here below the Maxon-Dixon line.

    Stroker's Theme, Every Time I See Him, and Let It Roll were previously unreleased tracks included on the album. Let It Roll is a real toe-tapping, rocking country number that really gets the juices flowing (and I'm not talking about tobacco juice). The band packs a lot of intensity into Every Time I See Him as well, although this isn't really a stand-out track. The Charlie Daniels Band is still going strong today, but both their roots and their most commercially successful tracks are forever preserved in this impressive collection of hits from their first decade of recordings.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Charlie Daniels Collection.......2003-09-29

    A DECADE OF HITS is a great collection of Charlie Daniels' best- known songs. If you're new to Daniels' music, get this one, FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN, and MILLION MILE REFLECTIONS to start- preferably all at once.
    You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1999 Broadway Revival Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    		 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1999 Broadway Revival Cast)
    Clark Gesner , Andrew Lippa , and Kristin Chenoweth
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    ASIN: B00000I8B1
    Release Date: 1999-03-09

    Tracks:

    1. Opening/You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
    2. Schroeder
    3. Snoopy
    4. My Blanket And Me
    5. The Kite
    6. The Doctor Is In
    7. Beethoven Day
    8. The Book Report
    9. My New Philosophy
    10. T-E-A-M (The Baseball Game)
    11. Glee Club Rehearsal
    12. Little Known Facts
    13. Suppertime
    14. Happiness
    15. Bows

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    It's easy to see why You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is so popular. With its simple set and small cast, it has become a staple of high-school drama and small-scale productions all over America. Of course, this doesn't necessarily translate into a grandiose Broadway show, but this Michael Mayer-directed production is enjoyable. Anthony Rapp (Rent) plays an effective Charlie and Ilana Levine's Lucy is fun. The lively "Snoopy" number (Roger Bart plays the canine's role) is the musical's highlight, but such tunes as "Beethoven Day" really date the musical. Some may find it simplistic; others will love it. Which probably makes it a lot like the "Peanuts" comic strip itself. --Jason Verlinde

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Laugh-out-loud.......2007-04-03

    Charles Schultz' beloved comic-strip characters come to life in this award-winning audience favorite. The revival is so delightful. The musical score is delightful. And the songs will definitely bring you lots of laughter. Kristin Chenoweth's character Sally Brown is most definitely the one to watch for. With her rendition of My New Philosophy alone, it's hardly surprising why she won the Tony for this role. Also loved the song Little Known Facts, I can't stop laughing when I first heard it. I admit I kinda winced the first time I heard Ilana Levine's voice. But it sorta grew on me I guess. And anyway, the more I think about it, her voice is appropriate for Lucy. Another favorite is Glee Club Rehearsal, the way they keep fighting over that pencil. And "What's an enigma?" Hahaha. Anthony Rapp and BD Wong also has funny moments. I especially like Charlie (Anthony Rapp) when he was singing The Doctor Is In. "Wait a minute, Snoopy likes me!" Lucy:"He only pretends to like you because you feed him." Poor Charlie! And Lucy's quite mean to Charlie. I also laughed at BD Wong because I'm used to seeing him in Law&Order:SVU.
    Get a copy of this revival cast recording. It's really worth it. For your whole family. Hilarious and great musical score. One of the best family musicals.

    What's the difference between the 1967 Original Broadway production of YAGMCB and the 1999 Revival?

    The characters that is presented in the original stage production has been maintained, but a new perspective has been added. The new cast of six characters includes Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Snoopy and Sally Brown (she replaces Patty.) The original twelve songs all remain in this version, and two new songs: Beethoven Day (Schroeder & Company) and My New Philosophy (Sally with Schroeder) have been added. Some of the underscoring music was also replaced (Lucy's Queen Lucy and Snoopy's Red Baron). The music and the dialogue has also been reworked.

    5 out of 5 stars A Family Favorite.......2007-01-16

    It's good music to listen to in the car. It's appropiate for everyone of every age. It also teaches children how to appreciate the arts,since it's based on a children's program that everyone knows and loves.

    4 out of 5 stars Nostaglic .......2007-01-11

    I saw a production of this great play in northern New Jersey last year and was struck by the introduction in the program that the story of "Peanuts" was written by an American WWII veteran who endured the tough winter of 19944-45 in Europe just as my Dad and a number of uncles did. Perhaps another perspective on these timeless stories of growing up and learning to be happy.

    4 out of 5 stars A really cute show.......2006-08-05

    This is a fantastic score, and though the original cast recording may be more authentic/true to the Peanuts cartoon, a clearer sound and a bigger orchestra does nothing but good for this CD. Anthony Rapp is a fantastic charlie brown and shows his distress perfectly. the song that was written for kristin chenoweth is laugh-out-loud funny and a great addition.
    ilana lavine's voice is, i admit, little short of a screech, but it's only annoying because in the songs with the whole cast, you can tell she has a beautiful voice normally. for those who were complaining that her songs are unlistenable, it isn't that bad and it's part of lucy's character.
    my favourite songs are 'you're a good man, charlie brown' and 'happiness'. they both have an underlying message that makes the CD worth listening to for adults as well as children. 'for happiness is anyone and anything at all that's loved by you...' how true is that? definitely buy either this or the off-broadway cast recording, but this CD has a more definite beat and rhythm and is wonderful to listen to.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Broadway show for families.......2006-07-14

    As a long-time Broadway junkie, I've made it my mission to introduce my 2 young daughters to as many age-appropriate musicals as possible. Charlie Brown is fun with a basic, life-affirming message without being sugary and melodramatic. The multicultural casting on this version was a nice touch, and the cast vocals blend nicely as well as standing out on their own. It's no surprise that Kristin Chenoweth won the Tony for this performance-just listen to My New Philosophy and you'll see why. Great to hear Anthony Rapp apart from Rent, and BD Wong's My Blanket and Me is sweet and charming.

    This is a good CD for anyone wishing to introduce their kids to Broadway. My girls and I sing to it in the car all the time! Due to the low overhead as far as sets and costumes are concerned, this show is performed frequently in community/regional theatres around the country. I highly recommend taking your kids to see it, and you'll enjoy it also.
    Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1982 Original Broadway Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    • Joseph and the Techicolor Dreamcoat
    		 Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1982 Original Broadway Cast)
    Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice , David Friedman , Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Pit Orchestr , Barry Tarallo , Bill Hutton , Charlie Serrano , David Ardao , David Asher , Doug Voet , and Gordon Stanley
    Manufacturer: Capitol
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    ASIN: B000003JAN
    Release Date: 1991-02-01

    Tracks:

    1. Prologue-You Are What You Feel/Jacob And Sons
    2. Joseph's Coat (The Coat Of Many Colors)
    3. Joseph's Dreams
    4. Poor Poor Joseph
    5. One More Angel
    6. Potiphar
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    14. Who's The Thief?
    15. Benjamin Calypso/Joseph All The Time
    16. Jacob In Egypt/Any Dream Will Do

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    It's well known that Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice cut their teeth on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat before shifting to the New Testament and hitting the big time with Jesus Christ Superstar. And thanks to the box-office clout of Lloyd Webber, as well as the rather sparse supply of new tuneful musicals, this charming little show has reached audiences far beyond the schoolchildren it was intended for. The score shows off Rice's clever lyrics and Lloyd Webber's wide eclectic tastes, with his takes on country, calypso, French café music, Rudy Vallee, and Elvis. The show also includes some simply very fine songs, including "You Are What You Feel/Jacob and Sons," "Close Every Door," and the peppy "Go Go Joseph." Leading the 1982 Broadway cast is the enormously appealing Laurie Beechman in the role of the narrator. Joseph has been subsequently revived in bigger, bolder incarnations starring Donny Osmond and then Sam Harris, presumably to justify a big ticket price for what at heart remains a small-scale show--proof that you don't always get what you pay for. --David Horiuchi

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Webber's First Work Becomes a Star.......2007-06-27

    When I was 16 years old, a friend overheard me saying how popular "Joseph" was among my peers. She sent me a cassette tape of the 1982 Broadway cast and I was quickly hooked over the summer.

    A silly campy bit of fun? No doubt. But for a short easy musical, "Joseph" has gone far with the fans. With quick catchy lyrics and a comical score, the show still remains a favorite to schools and community centers performing it around the world. The Biblical story has appealed to the spiritually interested too. ("Joseph" was originally scripted and performed in the early 70's of renewed interest in religion.)

    Here is the renowned tale of Joseph, Jacob's favorite son, who is sold down to Egypt by his jealous brothers and ends up rising to great power. Notwithstanding the (minor) biblical inaccuracies, the addictive soundtrack is told in a multicolored tapestry of vibrant song and dance including ragtime, Western, rock, and calypso.

    The Canadian version of "Joseph" with its techno-pop soundtrack and starring Donny Osmond is the most popular one and perhaps the most likeable with kids. But this 1982 version hits closer to home. For example, the prologue tune is soft and sweet with flute music that plays carefully into "Jacob and Sons" and then quickly picks up with the percussion and a lively chorus. This folk-reminiscent version of "Joseph" might be easier on the ears than the louder candied Canadian version.

    Bill Hutton is an adequate Joseph and I enjoyed his version of "Close Every Door" very much. But it is Laurie Beechman, the narrator, who carries the show with her voice and her heart. She does not strain herself with a high pitched squeal. We hear her voice loud and clear: deep, throaty, strong, and soulful. It is her talent that made me enjoy the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber so much. While some might call "Joseph" his trial-and-error piece before Webber created the smash hits of "Phantom", "Cats", and "Evita", the die-hard fans know that it all began with one cleverly told story "about a boy whose dreams came true...and he could be you".

    5 out of 5 stars Who knew the Bible was so much fun?.......2007-05-24

    I was introduced to this musical years before the original Broadway production, through a frantic (but remarkably good) production put on by my high school, featuring the inimitable Katie Puckrik, later the host of TV's "Pajama Party", among other gigs-- so I have always had a soft spot for it. It is a lightweight but thoroughly enjoyable show, full of clever, memorable songs.

    As for this version, I just bought it, after having previously listened only to the original 1973 London studio cast recording, which was not from a stage production. A few tweaks were made to the show after that first recording. (I have not heard any of the other versions from stage productions.) This one has a bigger, fuller, rather more professional sound. Laurie Beechman has a juggernaut voice, although she comes in so far behind the beat so many times that I found myself wishing she had a few other interpretive tricks in her bag. I would describe the studio recording as somewhat looser, more relaxed, less ambitious and more intimate. There are certain aspects to the arrangements and performances of the songs on the studio recording that I prefer right now, but I must say that this Broadway version is still new to me, and I carry the baggage of years of the studio recording being crystalized in my mind. So I like it, although that recording seems to get scant support these days.

    In any case, if you have no recording of "Joseph", it is sure to bring a smile to your face, and I can recommend this Broadway version.

    5 out of 5 stars Great!.......2007-05-07

    This is a great soundtrack. Probably my favorite musical ever. I would highly recommend it for any music lover. And if you haven't seen the play you really must. The great thing about the soundtrack is that you can follow the whole story because nearly 100% of the play is song. There is virtually no dialogue.

    5 out of 5 stars the best version there is!.......2007-02-11

    i have listened to every cast recording of this show that is available, and by far this is the only one that DOESN'T suck.. if you are thinking of buying this musical.. this is the version you should choose!

    4 out of 5 stars Joseph and the Techicolor Dreamcoat.......2007-01-11

    It was just what we needed. The CD was in perfect condition. My daughter needed to learn the songs for a production of Joseph that she was in. She still loves to listen to it.

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    Good Monsters
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Despite a few speed bumps, Jars of Clay zooms ahead
    • This is Good Music
    • Another fantastic Jars of Clay CD
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    		 Good Monsters
    Jars of Clay
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    ASIN: B000H7JCM8
    Release Date: 2006-09-05

    Tracks:

    1. Work
    2. Dead Man (Carry Me)
    3. All My Tears
    4. Even Angels Cry
    5. There Is A River
    6. Good Monsters
    7. Oh My God
    8. Surprise
    9. Take Me Higher
    10. Mirrors & Smoke
    11. Light Gives Heat
    12. Water Under The Bridge

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    Multi-platinum and triple Grammy winning band Jars of Clay have long held a reputation for creative excellence. With their latest record Good Monsters, the band continues to create music that stretches the imagination and offers a new perspective on who we are as a church today. Dan Haseltine explains,

    "I was not sure how all of the experiences of the last few years would translate into music. There have been so many things to look at and describe. This record is part confessional, part euphoric love poem, part bitter divorce, and part benediction. It was born out of many experiences and conversations between addicts, failures, lovers, loners, believers, and beggars. And so the language of recovery and the honest discourse about our attempts to live apart from God and apart from each other is a theme. Engaging people who are doing the hard work of laying their lives open to others, and avoiding isolation, has allowed me to see that there is both immeasurable evil and unfathomable good mixing under my own skin and it is grace, mercy and freedom that allow me to not simply be a monster, but to be a good monster."

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Despite a few speed bumps, Jars of Clay zooms ahead.......2007-05-09

    I wasn't sure what to expect from Jars of Clay's CD before I bought it. On the one had, yes, Jars of Clay has produced solid albums for years. On the other, there was ominous possibility that they'd go down hill and start producing dull, derivative albums barely worth listening to--it happened to Newsboys, and it could've happened to them. Fortunately, it didn't (and I'm still holding out hope for Newsboys).

    "Work" eased my mind, as did "Dead Man". Both fast rock songs combined well-written lyrics with catchy melodies and nice guitar hooks, pulling me into the album with strength. The next few albums were a bit of a letdown in comparison, not bad but really rather average. Once "Oh My God" started, however, I was hooked again.

    Where the album's beginning was rockier than most of Jars of Clay's other songs, "Oh My God" (and "Surprise", which came a little after it) are quiet acoustic-driven songs, with emotional lyrics that make use of excellent lyric-writing. "Shoot a dream in your arm and sleep away," says "Surprise" as it opens. "It's not the stuff that kills you that keeps your life at bay." Though after that the album trails off a lot in quality (with the exception of "Light Gives Heat," an indictment of the west's treatment of Africans), those songs alone made the album worth its price to me.

    Those other tracks, though, keep the album from a 5/5. Actually, "Mirrors & Smoke" alone would have knocked the album from a perfect score. With its repetitive melody and surprisingly dull lyrics, it's a track that I couldn't stand to listen to more than a few times. Likewise, "All My Tears" and "Water Under the Bridge", though no worse than average, are blemishes on an otherwise brilliant album.

    Overall, this is an album fans of Jars of Clay should definitely pick up a copy of. The band has done it again, and despite the few mistakes, this release is quite excellent.

    4 out of 5 stars This is Good Music.......2007-05-01

    If you want a mix of good Christian music this is it and it should be on a best seller list some where in this world. There is worship and rock all mixed into one. This would be a good gift for anyone who is dumb founded into what kinda of music CD to get someone.

    5 out of 5 stars Another fantastic Jars of Clay CD.......2007-03-24

    I had only heard Dead Man on the radio and wasn't sure what to expect from the rest of the CD, but it's quickly become one of my favorites. The Jars are so incredibly talented and inspirational, too. This one will appeal to younger (teenage) listeners too, since it's got a rocker kind of edge to a lot of the songs.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Christian Music.......2007-03-09

    I received this CD as a gift and loved it so much, I bought one for my brother and one for my sister.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Cd.......2007-03-09

    This whole cd is really good. You can get so much spiritually out of this cd. It is worth every penny.
    The Wiz - The Super Soul Musical: Original Cast Album (1975 Broadway Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • I Love It! Love It! Love It!!!!
    • soulful re-working of "The Wizard of Oz"
    • Great recording of a great show!
    • The orignal Broadway cast!
    • Soulful Oz !
    		 The Wiz - The Super Soul Musical: Original Cast Album (1975 Broadway Cast)
    Charlie Smalls
    Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000002I8P
    Release Date: 1992-09-15

    Tracks:

    1. Prologue
    2. The Feeling We Once Had
    3. Tornado
    4. He's The Wizard
    5. Soon As I Get Home
    6. I Was Born On The Day Before Yesterday
    7. Ease On Down The Road
    8. Slide Some Oil To Me
    9. I'm A Mean Ole Lion
    10. Be A Lion
    11. So You Wanted To See The Wizard
    12. What Would I Do If I Could Feel
    13. Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News
    14. Everybody Rejoice
    15. Y'all Got It!
    16. If You Believe
    17. Home (Finale)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars I Love It! Love It! Love It!!!!.......2007-05-14

    This original cast album is delightful! I felt the passion from beginning to end!

    4 out of 5 stars soulful re-working of "The Wizard of Oz".......2007-04-18

    THE WIZ is an endlessly-delightful soul/R&B musical reworking of "The Wizard of Oz", with both music and lyrics written by Charlie Smalls. Never has it been more perfectly performed than on the original 1975 Broadway cast album.

    Stephanie Mills adds lots of lush, glossy vocals to her role of Dorothy; especially in the moving finale "Home" (which became Mills' theme song during the ensuing years). Mills also scores with "Soon As I Get Home", and "Be a Lion".

    Playing Dorothy's misfit band of friends down the Yellow Brick Road are the superbly talented Hinton Battle as the Scarecrow, Ted Ross as the Cowardly Lion, and Tiger Haynes as the Tin Man.

    Dee Dee Bridgewater plays the good witch Glinda, and her "If You Believe" is truly inspirational. Mabel King plays Evillene, the wicked witch, and she brings a soulful and sassy edge to her big number "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News". Andre de Shields plays The Wiz himself.

    This crisp recording is a great reminder of this truly classic Broadway production, which won seven Tony Awards (including Best Musical), and went on to run for over 700 performances.

    You'll find yourself hitting the 'repeat' button for Stephanie Mills' "Home", and it will definitely stay on high-rotation in your CD player! A must for all Broadway fans.

    [Atlantic/WEA 18137-2]

    5 out of 5 stars Great recording of a great show!.......2006-06-05

    Much like "Dreamgirls" after it, this album's concept was to play as a pop record to appeal to a broader audience, which is why there is a prologue instead of the show's full overture and some tracks fade out rather than end on a musical button. That aside, you have the great Stephanie Mills who originated the role of Dorothy, along with the sassy Andre de Shields in the title role and the awesome Mabel King as Evillene, the Wicked Witch, who later reprised her role in the 1978 film. As another reviewer mentioned earlier, missing are a few of the show's other gems: instrumentals, "Lion's Dream", "Emerald City Ballet", "Funky Monkeys", and vocal selections, "Who Do You Think You Are?", The Wiz's rendition of "If You Believe", and Glinda's beautiful anthem, "A Rested Body is a Rested Mind." Otherwise, a cast album worthy of any Broadway theater collection.

    5 out of 5 stars The orignal Broadway cast!.......2005-09-16

    I saw this live performance and tried to tell my sweetheart about it. The movie didn't do the stage version justice! Now I own it. "Be a lion!"

    4 out of 5 stars Soulful Oz !.......2005-07-12

    Arriving in the spring of 1975, "The Wiz" ( a "soulful" take on "The Wizard Of Oz") was not an immediate hit. After an strong marketing campaign and a Tony for Best Musical, "The Wiz" enjoyed a long stay on Broadway.

    Stephanie Mills (who lated scored a pop hit w/ "Never Knew Love Like This Before") shines as Dorothy. Hinton Battle and Ted Ross are also terrific as the Scarecrow and Lion, respectively.

    Best Tracks include:

    Tornado (a disco-flavored instrumental)
    I Was Born On The Day Before Yesterday
    Ease On Down The Road (the show's primary hit)
    I'm A Mean Ole Lion
    Home

    Terrific!

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    10. Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture [Soundtrack]

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