Shout [CD-single] [Import]

Shout [CD-single] [Import]

Shout [CD-single] [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Radio Edit
2. Airscape Mix
3. Switch Progressive Mix

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Product Description
Les Hemstock and Chris Jennings rerecord a hook written by Taers For Fears as the basis for this acid tinged monster. Tracks 'Shout (C'mon)' (Radio Edit, Airspace Mix and Switch Progressive Mix). 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.

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Sweet Warrior
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Thomo Does It Again!
  • As good as his best...
  • WOW !
  • Some lovely tracks, and one anthem that might well get him killed
  • At The Top Of His Game
 Sweet Warrior
Richard Thompson
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
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ASIN: B000OQDS18
Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

  1. Needle And Thread
  2. I'll Never Give It Up
  3. Take Care The Road You Choose
  4. Mr. Stupid
  5. Dad's Gonna Kill Me
  6. Poppy-Red
  7. Bad Monkey
  8. Francesca
  9. Too Late To Come Fishing
  10. Sneaky Boy
  11. She Sang Angels To Rest
  12. Johnny's Far Away
  13. Guns Are The Tongues
  14. Sunset Song

Amazon.com

Back in the '80s and '90s, Richard Thompson could be depended upon to release a well-crafted collection of Celtic-influenced folk-rock every few years. But when he left Capitol after 1999's Mock Tudor, Thompson headed off on side projects, all of typically high quality, but not the solo albums his established cult expected. Those fans can now rejoice, because on Sweet Warrior Thompson roars back with his first electric set of originals since 2003, and it's a winner. As the disc's title implies, he revisits the familiar territory of love as a battlefield in these 14 originals. The concept is emphasized by a liner photo of the singer/songwriter in army gear and camouflage flanked by two beautiful women planting kisses on either cheek. Supported by longtime backing cohorts, the guitarist adds to his six-string talents with occasional mandolin, autoharp, accordion, and even organ, all used as icing on a cake of tunes that further refine his established style. Perhaps the most startling song is the viciously anti-war "Dad's Going to Kill Me," about a soldier stationed in Baghdad (the "Dad" of the title), wondering if he will survive another day. "Guns are the Tongues" finds Thompson telling the tragic tale of a young man enticed by a woman's charms ending up as a suicide-bombing terrorist. Thompson's dramatic guitar solos are kept on low boil, occasionally bubbling up but never hogging the spotlight. They are, along with his distinctive vocals, actors in a play of characteristically classy tunes that will thrill Thompson's fans, who have been waiting for just such a set of literate and challenging music from a musician who never delivers less. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

Literate rocker Richard Thompson's new album, Sweet Warrior, is a return to his classic electric sound, his first plugged-in album since 2003's The Old Kit Bag. Filled with 14 songs of stories of loss and betrayal, the album also contains one of Thompson's most overtly political songs to date, "Dad's Gonna Kill Me," told from the perspective of a nervous young soldier stationed in Baghdad (abbreviated as "Dad" in the song). Richard Thompson is a consummate singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His career stretches back to the late '60s, when he was a founding member of the British folk-rock Fairport Convention. In the late '70s, with his then-wife, Linda, he recorded Shoot Out the Lights, which regularly makes critics' lists of the best records of all time. In the '90s, he experienced another career renaissance with the album Rumor & Sigh and he remains an elder-statesman of alternative rock.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Thomo Does It Again!.......2007-07-11

Another superlative CD from Richard Thompson. Lyrically and instrumentally he is without peer. I keep expecting the odd bad record, but they just don't come from this genius of folk-rock. Together with Neil Young and possibly Van Morrison, he is the only artist whose CD I would buy unheard.

5 out of 5 stars As good as his best..........2007-07-04

Wow! I was turned on to Richard Thompson only about 8 years ago, but have since become an ardent fan and I've been picking up anything I could by him ever since.

I generally don't like a heavy dose of political opinion mixed in with my music, but RT pulls it off here without being annoying, and considering the state of worldwide affairs it's actually pretty timely anyway. His anger in I'll Never Give it Up makes me wonder if he's dissing Bush or Blair, but one's own interpretation of the lyrics is what can make a song so delicious. His guitar playing continues to send shivers down my spine, especially on the track Take Care the Road You Choose. And who cannot feel sharp pangs of sorrow for the poor soldier in Dad's Gonna Kill Me ? Wow. RT's ability to elicit such emotion (through his lyrics or playing) are part of what make him such a treasure.

All of the songs are at least good, and most are outright great. In my opinion, this album will stand with RT's all-time bests.

5 out of 5 stars WOW !.......2007-06-24

A truely great album oops I mean CD. I still can not get used to saying that. Every track is great !

5 out of 5 stars Some lovely tracks, and one anthem that might well get him killed.......2007-06-18

Too many people writing fast reviews about a major new album that really requires absorption and slow thought. So just one track being discussed here, but one for the ages. I don't listen to lyrics on the first couple of passes, because a song has to stand up as a song before I bother to find out what it's about. There are some seeming throwaways here (though I might be dead wrong: RT has a way of slowly sneaking up on you from behind), and a few that might also eventually join his unmatched portfolio, but there's one immediately-obvious utter gem: It nails the fading days of the IRA, and how sad and conflicted and unproductive The Troubles were.

"Guns are the Tongues" sounds very familiar, because it uses some of the same gorgeous musicians that have been with him since Fairport days, but they catch even more fire than they ever did when they were just young and reckless, and build and build (and build) into an anthem of total damnation that might well put his life in danger, even today. Buy the album for this one track, and perhaps (like me) slowly grow to appreciate the other tracks, but in the meantime, here are the lyrics of this one in full (Amazon: don't kill this - the lyrics are freely available online):

Guns Are The Tongues

Carrie ran a murderous crew
Dedicated through and through
And the chance to prove
they never squandered
And they liked to kill so clean
Save the innocent, kill the mean
But from time to time,
a bullet wandered

Carrie kept her souvenirs
Kept her scrapbook down the years
Of her brave boys, how she cried to read it
And a few fell by the way
Or lost the stomach for the fray
So young blood was always needed

Carrie noticed him right away
The way his whole body would sway
Like a trawler boy
Finding his legs ashore
They said he was just nineteen
A head case but his record was clean
Just the kind
They were looking for

Carrie watched him through the crack
As they teased him behind his back
They called him Little Joe
'Cos he scraped the ceiling
And when he was the worse for wear
She took him up the stair
And soon he fell
For her brand of healing

She said, I'll lie like a rose on your pillow
Let me twine the laurel in your hair
I want to smell my love on your fingers

If you want to be mine, Little Joe
You must harden your mind, Little Joe
We've got to fight for what is ours
Bring peace to the grave of my brother
Bring peace to the grave of my father
Dry the old eyes of my mother
Little Joe

There's a roadblock down the way
Thick with soldiers night and day
They'll hear the noise
All the way to Glengarry
If you show you've got the stuff
That you're sworn and brave enough
Then you'll stand tall
In the eyes of your Carrie

And I will lie like a rose on your pillow
And I'll twine the laurel in your hair
I want to smell revenge on your fingers

Guns are the Tongues, Little Joe
The only words we know
The only sound that'll reach their ears
Bring peace to the grave of my brother
Bring peace to the grave of my father
Dry the old eyes of my mother
Little Joe

Now Little Joe would've jumped clear
But for the awful fear
Of scraping his knees there on the gravel
The car was a rolling bomb
Blew all to Kingdom Come
They marvelled how far
His boots had travelled

Another hero snatched from my pillow
I used to twine the laurel in his hair
I want to smell sacrifice on my fingers

Guns are the Tongues, Little Joe
The only words we know
The only sound that'll reach their ears
Bring peace to the grave of my brother
Bring peace to the grave of my father
Dry the old eyes of my mother
Little Joe

5 out of 5 stars At The Top Of His Game.......2007-06-12

This is the strongest Thompson album in years and time might prove it to be one of the best albums in his already extensive and high quality catalog.

Richard Thompson and his studio collaborators (inclduing the underheralded Michael Jerome on drums, Nickel Back's Sara Watkins and the marvellous Danny Thompson on double-bass) deliver a set of marvellous performances here. These tracks have a real spark to them - they sound like a bunch of great players playing live rather than a bunch of recordings laid down in a studio. All the fireworks here come from the players and their instruments - this album is not big on studio trickery being used to beef up the sound.

And in this considerable company Thompson still shines with his guitar playing. In terms of his own playing and of delivering convincing performances Thompson is at the top of his game here. He remains a technically elite player, but as always the technique is not there for it's own sake but is used to get the message across. His solos here are sometimes biting and half-a-step away from being totally crazed ("Bad Monkey" , "I'll Never Give It Up") and at other times unbelievably tender without being cloying (EG "Take Care The Road You Choose").

The album deals broadly with war in various realms of life. Two of the standout tracks address modern warfare from different points of view.

"Dad's Gonna Kill Me" is in the first person with the narrator describing, in GI slang-laced language, the confusion and terror he experiences in Iraq. "Guns Are The Tongues" is set in Ireland but the tale is more universal: A femme fatale seduces an inexperienced and awkward young man into doing her lethal dirty work. The latter track is a show-stopper as Thompson and Co slowly up the tension and then explode (pardon the pun) into the song's mighty chorus. This is a considerable performance and one of the finest things Thompson has laid down in the studio.

Oh... and at the age of 58 and after 40 years as a professional musician Thompson still rocks mightily and with utter conviction.
Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • PASS THE TEQUILA! AND LISTEN TO THE BRASS! ONE OF MY FAVORITES
  • Vintage Delights
  • Excellent Music
  • Whipped Cream: Not for the Lactose Intolerant.
  • Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - Whipped Cream w/other delights CD
 Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition)
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
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ASIN: B0007MRXUQ
Release Date: 2005-04-19

Tracks:

  1. A Taste of Honey
  2. Green Peppers
  3. Tangerine
  4. Bittersweet Samba
  5. Lemon Tree
  6. Whipped Cream
  7. Love Potion No. 9
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  11. Peanuts
  12. Lollipops and Roses
  13. Rosemary
  14. Blueberry Park

Album Description

40th Anniversary Edition Of The Classic Album!

1965's Whipped Cream & Other Delights transformed Herb Alpert & The Tijuana into bonafide superstars, spending an incredible 8 straight weeks at the top of the charts. The album was not only memorable for its music, but for the iconic cover art which featured model Dolores Erickson strategically swathed in whipped cream. The original twelve tracks revolve around the theme of food and include such classics the triple Grammy-winning hit, "A Taste of Honey" and the Dating Game theme "Whipped Cream." This special 40th Anniversary edition features two studio bonus tracks along with a 20-page booklet and a collector's poster.

Each album in the Herb Alpert Signature Series features meticulously remastered sound, deluxe packaging, detailed liner notes, and an intro by Herb Alpert containing personal recollections and anecdotes.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars PASS THE TEQUILA! AND LISTEN TO THE BRASS! ONE OF MY FAVORITES.......2007-07-12

I am repeating this story you are about to read as it gives an explanation of why I love this music so much! "Whipped Cream & Other Delights" has many of the songs on it used on the ride you are about to read about. It is one of my favorite Herb albums for that reason and I was mesmerized(as a kid)looking at that gorgeous cover! That being said....Please read on.....I have fond memories of the music of Herb Alpert! I was introduced to him at an early age as my parents were fans of his records. I didn't hear much of him again until I was coming of age in Wildwood N.J. at the age of 15 when I used to party under the boardwalk with my friends and our girlfriends underneath Hunt's Pier's "El Scrambler" ride. The ride played Herb Alpert tunes non stop! I guess you could say I became a "Man" underneath that pier with my first love listening to the Tijuana Brass. Later in life in my 30's I was taking a break from playing in a band in the local bars,I became a DJ and I would mix Herb Alpert in my mixes and buy shots of Tequila for my fans! To this day when I play these songs at parties we all look for the Tequila bottle! This is a one of a kind sound and if I were stranded on a desert island with only a few albums, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass would be included in that collection! This is one of his best albums. I no longer own the original records so, I can not say if the new cd's are true to the originals. They sound fantastic to my ear!

4 out of 5 stars Vintage Delights.......2007-05-14

It had been a long time since I heard this album on vinyl, but all the memories came flooding back. I had forgotten how well Herb and the guys actually played, and that each piece had its own hook! I recommend this CD as a piece of pop musical history, whose sound is every bit as fresh today as it was 40 years ago.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Music.......2007-05-10

I'm very please with my CD "Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition)
~ Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass"
Jose L Franco

5 out of 5 stars Whipped Cream: Not for the Lactose Intolerant........2007-04-29

1965's Whipped Cream & Other Delights transformed Dolores Erickson into the bonafide superstar of my adolescent whipped cream fantasies. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass didn't do so bad, either, spending an incredible 8 straight weeks at the top of the charts. The memorable cover might have accounted for a large percentage of sales, especially among my demographic, but the music didn't hurt.

This is a prime example of the 60's "concept" album, with all of the intrumentals named after food. Lollipops & Roses." "A Taste of Honey" and the Dating Game theme "Whipped Cream." Etc. Etc. It caught the Zietgeist and rode it like a wave. Boys in Elementary School were inspired to learn the trumpet. I, among them.

I think the first record I purchased was Herb Alpert & TJB, but it wasn't this album, it was a 45 single.

I later did get this album, and several others of theirs, and then my neighbor's mother borrowed it for a wild party, and it got scratched from all the crazy drunken dancing.

5 out of 5 stars Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - Whipped Cream w/other delights CD.......2007-04-12

A slice of Classic Herb Albert & Tijuana Brass at their best
The British Beat: Best of the '60s
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Just "OK"
  • The British Beats on
  • the british beat
  • Great collection
 The British Beat: Best of the '60s
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
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ASIN: B000N69P6G
Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

  1. Wild Thing - The Troggs
  2. Hippy Hippy Shake - Swinging Blue Jeans
  3. Black Is Black - Los Bravos
  4. It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones
  5. I Only Want To Be With You - Dusty Springfield
  6. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - The Silkie
  7. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore) - The Walker Brothers
  8. A Groovy Kind Of Love - The Mindbenders
  9. Bad To Me - Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas
  10. Game Of Love - Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
  11. Concrete And Clay - Unit 4+2
  12. Wishin' And Hopin' - Dusty Springfield
  13. You've Got Your Troubles - The Fortunes
  14. A Summer Song - Chad & Jeremy
  15. Love Is All Around - The Troggs
  16. I'll Never Find Another You - The Seekers
  17. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying - Gerry & The Pacemakers
  18. The Look Of Love - Dusty Springfield
  19. Nights In White Satin - Moody Blues

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  1. You Really Got Me - The Kinks
  2. She's Not There - The Zombies
  3. Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group
  4. Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann
  5. Mellow Yellow - Donovan
  6. Baby, Now That I Found You - The Foundations
  7. Tell Her No - The Zombies
  8. Sunshine Superman - Donovan
  9. All Day And All Of The Night - The Kinks
  10. Friday On My Mind - The Easybeats
  11. Needles And Pins - The Searchers
  12. How Do You Do It? - Gerry & The Pacemakers
  13. Love Potion Number Nine - The Searchers
  14. A World Without Love - Peter & Gordon
  15. Carrie-Anne - The Hollies
  16. Telstar - The Tornados
  17. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield
  18. Everyone's Gone To The Moon - Jonathan King
  19. Catch The Wind - Donovan

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  1. Time Of The Season - The Zombies
  2. For Your Love - The Yardbirds
  3. Here Comes My Baby - The Tremeloes
  4. A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
  5. Bus Stop - The Hollies
  6. I'm A Man - Spencer Davis Group
  7. Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
  8. Downtown - Petula Clark
  9. Georgy Girl - The Seekers
  10. What's New Pussycat? - Tom Jones
  11. Silence Is Golden - The Tremeloes
  12. Ferry Cross The Mersey - Gerry & The Pacemakers
  13. I Know A Place - Petula Clark
  14. To Sir With Love - Lulu
  15. Itchycoo Park - Small Faces
  16. Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band
  17. (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Sandie Shaw
  18. Make It Easy On Yourself - The Walker Brothers
  19. Woman - Peter & Gordon

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars JOLLYMON.......2007-07-12

The British Beat is a wonderful selection of of 60's music.
The 3 discs include a variety of good music that will be sure to please any fan of the 60's. The only thing missing is of course THE BEATLES.
Otherwise, I would give it a BEST BUY rating!!!

3 out of 5 stars Just "OK".......2007-07-12

Nice collection. Was dissapointed though that Do Wah Diddy is in mono when it's in stereo on many collections. Liner notes don't indicated exactly which cuts are first time stereo mixes.

5 out of 5 stars The British Beats on.......2007-07-04

This CD was really good, it was all the original artists and their music which takes me back to when I was a teenager. What great music we enjoyed then as well as now.......

5 out of 5 stars the british beat.......2007-05-27

I am very glad to add this cd to my "oldies" collection. In the future I will be looking to add more british rock to my collection.

4 out of 5 stars Great collection.......2007-05-21

A very nice collection of works from British singers and groups of the 1960s. This 3 CD set, as some note, costs a bunch, but it takes one back in time very nicely. Also, in the version that I acquired, there is a bonus CD that includes some of the best works of that decade--The Animals sing "House of the Rising Sun"; Marianne Faithfull does "As Tears Go By"; there are Herman's Hermits classics, "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "There's a Kind of Hush." Of course, there are obvious absences, such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, etc. Some strange songs show up, too. Is "Winchester Cathedral" really a song to be included here? Do we need four cuts from Dusty Springfield, good as she might be?

That said, many of these songs are classics of the 60s. Think about these:

The Troggs ("Wild Thing"); The Mindbenders ("A Groovy Kind of Love"); Gerry and the Pacemakers ("Ferry Cross the Mersey" and "How Do You Do It?"); Manfred Mann ("Do Wah Diddy Diddy"); Donovan ("Mellow Yellow"); The Searchers ("Love Potion Number Nine"); The Yardbirds ("For Your Love"); Petula Clark ("Downtown"); Lulu ("To Sir with Love"); and so on.

There is a nice booklet going with this CD set. It provides some nice photos, a brief essay on the British music of the 1960s. Worth the price? If you're someone interested in the British music of that decade, then, yes, it is probably a good investment.
Moyo
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Interesting Stuff
  • Wonderful cd
  • Another Masterpiece
  • Looking forward, looking back: a wonderful retrospective
 Moyo
Keiko Matsui
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ASIN: B000NVL9I8
Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

  1. Heart And Soul (Moyo)
  2. A Great Romance
  3. Into The Night
  4. Caricias
  5. An Evening In Gibraltar
  6. When I Close My Eyes
  7. After The Rain
  8. Allure
  9. Black River
  10. Old Potch Road
  11. Um Novo Dia (A New Day)
  12. Marula

Amazon.com

Pianist Keiko Matsui, a favorite among smooth jazz and crossover fans for her elegant melodic style, breaks new ground on several fronts with Moyo. Having split with her husband Kazu Matsui, who produced her previous albums, she produced it herself, for a new label (Shout Factory), and recorded much of it in South Africa (as well as Japan, New York, California, and Colorado). Moyo has a high special-guest quotient: trumpeter Hugh Masekela, saxophonists Paul Taylor and Gerald Albright, and singer-bassist Richard Bona are featured. But the clean and sometimes spare arrangements allow the personal nature of the writing to come through. When Matsui trusts in the forceful lyricism of her playing, as on the title track (Swahili for "Heart and Soul"), she makes the strongest impression. But even when she employs synthesizer and soprano sax sweetening, the songs maintain their honest expression. The rhythmic thrust of South African-derived songs such as "After the Rain" may well open her up to a new audience. --Lloyd Sachs

Album Description

Contemporary jazz icon Keiko Matsui's new album, (Swahili for "heart and soul"), recorded with local musicians in South Africa, Japan and the United States, introduces new sounds and rhythms to her elegant piano melodies and gentle jazz grooves. For this project, Keiko invited other artists into the creative process, including legendary trumpeter Hugh Masakela, sax player Gerald Albright, soprano sax player Paul Taylor, bassist/vocalist Richard Bona, drummer Akira Jimbo and vocalist Waldemar Bastos.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Not Keiko Matsui-bland and piano in background.......2007-07-08

I have bought all of her prior albums, and many by her husband Kazu, and have usually been pleased with the distinctive variety of mix with piano and a variety of jazz or new age styles. But while this CD has a cut or two worth listening, most of this could be exchanged blindfolded with a large number of other boring lounge acts. Unfortunately, this album is like the many other "popular" jazz artists who tend to all sound alike, akin to the bland Americanized taste of a Mexican meal that is on the menu at almost every chain restaurant in the country. She used to be different, original and....I was listening to this for the first time in my office and someone came by and said "I thought you didn't like Kenny G." (I don't!) On many cuts, the main sound is sax, or some other not-her, so if you are looking for a variety of playing, like Wildflower to Dream Walk to others, it is not here.

4 out of 5 stars Interesting Stuff.......2007-05-30

This is the first Moyo CD i've heard. It's very interesting, very good. Easy listening, and very smooth. I like the tempo's and the quality of the music.
I am definitely interested in listening to more.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful cd.......2007-05-27

Keiko Matsui is a awesome cd with wonderful arrangements & wonderful songs. She just keeps getting better on each new cd. Shes a awesome musician. I feel she as awesome as Jim Brickman, David Benoit & Bob James. Id say to go out to buy this new release of hers as quikly as you can & youll be glad you did. George

5 out of 5 stars Another Masterpiece.......2007-05-26

I got a sneak peak of Moyo when I went to Keiko Matsui's concert in March, have been looking forward to the CD since then. I am happy to play this loud again in my ears!

4 out of 5 stars Looking forward, looking back: a wonderful retrospective.......2007-05-24

Moyo is a wonderful album for those new to Keiko Matsui as it captures her musical development for the past two decades, from smooth jazz to new age, and the emergence of a new style incorporating a wider range of ethnic influences and a willingness to record in more spontaneous settings.

Following her divorce last year from her personal and professional partner of more than twenty years, Keiko Matsui began exploring new musical directions, a walk into the future punctuated with occasional glances into the past. The result is her first album of original work in two years, music that both looks back and looks ahead.

Her new direction finds Matsui borrowing from the African contemporary jazz scene, not only in compositions infused with African rhythms, but also in her choice of performing and recording mates, including the reigning grandfather of South African jazz, trumpeter Hugh Masekela, Angolan vocalist Waldemar Bastos, and Cameroonian bassist/singer Richard Bona. Matsui also seems to be trying to open up her performing by recording with live musicians in more spontaneous settings, rather than continuing to develop the carefully orchestrated synthesizer work for which she has long been known and at which she excels.

She hasn't abandoned that style altogether. You can find a couple of examples on Moyo, slower numbers based on piano and synthetic strings that will be pleasingly familiar to fans who have made her albums of the past seven to eight years commercial successes. Going back even further, Matsui calls on saxophonist Paul Taylor, a member of her touring and recording band in the mid-to late 90's, and Gerald Albright, who first recorded with Matsui in 1991, to help light up a few smooth jazz memories.

If you've never heard Matsui, Moyo would be a great place to start. If you've been a fan for years, you might find this album a marvelous retrospective.
Anthology: The First 30 Years
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • a good starting place.
  • I second Mike S.
  • Even thought "This Ole Cowbay" was left out...still a 5 Star
  • After see them in concert
  • Great Listening
 Anthology: The First 30 Years
The Marshall Tucker Band
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
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ASIN: B000771T2E
Release Date: 2005-02-01

Tracks:

  1. Take The Highway
  2. Cant You See
  3. 24 Hours At A Time
  4. Fire On The Mountain
  5. Too Stubborn
  6. A New Life
  7. Long Hard Ride
  8. Everybody Needs Somebody
  9. In My Own Way
  10. Where A Country Boy Belongs
  11. Heard It In A Love Song
  12. Ill Be Loving You
  13. Searchin For A Rainbow
  14. Windy City Blues
  15. I Should Have Never Started Lovin You

Tracks:

  1. Running Like The Wind
  2. Cattle Drive
  3. Last Of The Singing Cowboys
  4. Foolish Dreaming
  5. Ride In Peace
  6. Silverado
  7. Good Ole Hurtin Song
  8. Anyway The Wind Blows Rider
  9. Going Down The Road Feeling Bad
  10. Stay In The Country
  11. Driving You Out Of My Mind
  12. If That Isnt Love
  13. Face Down In The Blues
  14. Time Dont Pass By Here
  15. Ramblin
  16. Texas On My Mind
  17. Ride Of Your Life
  18. Enhanced content: Fire On The Mountain (bonus live video clip)

Amazon.com

There have been plenty of attempts to anthologize this venerable Southern band's extensive catalog, but this is the first one to get it right. Spreading 32 tracks from just over 30 years of albums across two discs, the immaculately sequenced compilation plays like a well-conceived piece. From the flute-dominated "Take the Highway," the opening cut of their 1973 debut, the Marshall Tucker Band avoided the typical Southern-boogie-rockin'-guitar path later epitomized by their more rowdy brethren the Outlaws, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Molly Hatchet. Rather, Tucker presented a more laid-back, country-based approach, highlighted by the jazzy playing of woodwind player Jerry Eubanks and drummer Paul Riddle.

Although the Capricorn/Warner Bros. decade that ended in 1983 accounts for the bulk of these selections, the last half of the second disc presents a revamped lineup led by sole original member/lead singer Doug Gray, continuing the musical legacy with remarkably engaging results. The 24-page booklet featuring a detailed history, a live CD-ROM track, and crisply remastered sound further enhance the experience that finally bestows upon this underrated band the comprehensive, classy, and long-overdue retrospective it deserves. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

The first collection to feature hits from their entire career!

Along with Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band is the definitive Southern rock band. Over their storied career, they've seamlessly blended rock, country, jazz, pop, blues and soul into a beguiling blend of the best music that The South — and America — has to offer. The 2-disc Anthology is the first collection to pull together the highlights from their 30-year career.

It contains not only their biggest hits—"Fire On The Mountain," "Heard It In A Love Song," "Last Of The Singing Cowboys," "Can't You See," "Take The Highway"—but also such fan favorites as "Where A Country Boy Belongs," "I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You," and "Cattle Drive." Since MTB's on-stage prowess is legendary, a live video clip has been included as a bonus.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a good starting place........2007-07-04

this compilation is the perfect starting point for someone new to marshall tucker. and it's a little more poignant given george mccorkle's death on 6/29/07 from cancer. this was the best band america ever produced. they were THAT good!

3 out of 5 stars I second Mike S........2007-06-03

To leave off "this ole cowboy" is inexcusable, or a gross mistake. Listen to that song, and you'll agree.

5 out of 5 stars Even thought "This Ole Cowbay" was left out...still a 5 Star.......2007-05-27

Yes it is unfortunate that "This Ole Cowboy" was left off the greatest hits CD...but we, as consumers do not know why. Perhaps the holder of the publishing rights "sold" their interest in the song thinking that "This Ole Cowboy" would just fade away. Music, unfortunately, is a business...with fat men smoking fat cigars making fat money. Choices are made that we simply cannot understand. The best we can do is be thankful for what we have in so much beautiful music...there, I feel better.

4 out of 5 stars After see them in concert.......2007-05-13

A good CD that I brought after seeing them in concert. If you like flutes I would suggest buying this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Great Listening.......2007-05-13

I have it and I recommend this CD to anyone who even remotely likes Marshall Tucker. I had no idea of the versatality of this band.
Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome CD
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  • The long and wining road!
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  • take me back
 Shout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
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ASIN: B00005NERW
Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

  1. Mad World
  2. Change
  3. Pale Shelter
  4. The Way You Are
  5. Suffer The Children
  6. Mothers Talk (US Remix)
  7. Shout
  8. Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  9. Head Over Heels
  10. I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording)
  11. Sowing The Seeds Of Love
  12. Woman In Chaings
  13. Advice For The Young At Heart
  14. Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)
  15. Break It Down Again
  16. New Star (from The Movie Threesome)
  17. Goodnight Song

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome CD.......2007-03-22

The sound is really original and highly creative. I like the song "Change." I like the melody a lot. "Women in Chains" is another song with a beautiful sound. "Pale Shelter" is also another good song on this cd. It brings back the early to mid 80s where life was much simplier for a lot of people.

The music is distinct, they don't sound like any other band.

5 out of 5 stars Great music, but don't go see in Concert.......2007-03-16

Their music is great and I love the sound, but they are a studio group only. Their concerts are really poor. They don't play all of their hit songs, their live mix is slightly off, they don't bring a large enough supporting band and they don't relate well to the audience at all. The biggest issue I had with them in concert (Pacific Amphitheater, CA July 2006) was their song selections. They chose to play songs that they liked and not songs that the crowd wanted to hear. They left out some big hits songs to play some other songs that were really pretty bad. Which was a surprise to me as I love their music. I give them an "A" for their music and an "F" for their concert.

5 out of 5 stars The long and wining road!.......2007-02-28


If I had to pronounce myself by one the most original bands of the eighties "Tears for fears" should be included even in the list of the most exigent hard fans of those ages.

They knew to combine the accurate balance between expression and sentiment, keeping in mind the vast audiences. So his musical balance allowed them to maintain the required presence and personality to achieve a special place among the great bands.

A must- have for any serious collector.

5 out of 5 stars Great music !.......2007-02-08

This is one of my all time FAVORITE CDs. I heard it in a store recently and I started to search for it. Thanks. This is GREAT music. Will cherish it! Highly recommend it !

4 out of 5 stars take me back.......2007-01-10

This brought my collection up to date with all their singles and I enjoyed every one.
Happy Together: The Very Best of The Turtles
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • One Of The Great Groups Of Years Gone By
  • A nice collection
  • Happy Together...
  • Cooking Turtles
  • Feel good hits from the 60's
 Happy Together: The Very Best of The Turtles
The Turtles
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002XBPXQ
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

  1. Happy Together
  2. She'd Rather Be With Me
  3. Let Me Be
  4. You Know What I Mean
  5. You Baby
  6. Elenore
  7. It Ain't Me Babe
  8. She's My Girl
  9. Eve Of Destruction
  10. You Showed Me
  11. Outside Chance
  12. Can I Get To Know You Better
  13. You Don't Have To Walk In The Rain
  14. Grim Reaper Of Love

Album Description

The Turtles are one of the most fondly remembered '60s pop acts—quite an achievement considering that they came up in an era dominated by Motown, The Beatles and other musical giants. After releasing a series of chart-topping singles, including the #1 hit "Happy Together," the band broke up in 1970. Singers Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan continued as a duo under the name Flo & Eddie, recording albums, hosting their own syndicated radio show, and singing backup for T. Rex, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Blondie, and many others. In 1985, they reformed The Turtles as a very successful touring outfit.

Happy Together: The Very Best Of The Turtles collects the band's biggest hits, including the career-defining "Happy Together" and Top 20 smash hits "You Showed Me," "You Baby," and "Elenore." The album also features an early Warren Zevon-penned song, "Outside Chance," and Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe," as well as the classic protest anthem "Eve of Destruction."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One Of The Great Groups Of Years Gone By.......2007-06-18

This is one of the groups of the 60's if you want something to remember, or learn about from back then. They had a lot of great hits along with Peter & Gordon, Chad & Jeremy, Herman's Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, & the Lovin Spoonful, just to name a few. Don't take my word for it. Listen to the sample songs and buy it for yourself. I just happened to grow up in the 60's so I didn't have a problem loving every song. After you buy this you may want to try some of the other groups next. It becomes a Blast into the Past or for those like me, a trip down Memory Lane.

4 out of 5 stars A nice collection.......2007-04-14

This is a very good collection of the Turtles' biggest hits. Their lite, pop-rock was fun to listen too when I was a kid and still is! While some of the lyrics may not be the most profound, their music is enjoyable. My favorites are the classic "Happy Together", "You Baby," "She'd Rather Be With Me," "Elenore," and "It Ain't Me Babe."

5 out of 5 stars Happy Together..........2007-02-03

I'm a fan of 60's music. "Happy Together" is one of those songs of my elementary school days. I rate this classic collection five stars!!

5 out of 5 stars Cooking Turtles.......2006-11-10

These guys were great in the sixties.....Now those of us who once drifted away have come back and there we find the Turtles. Still sounding as good as they did back then...........it was great to run into these guys again...

5 out of 5 stars Feel good hits from the 60's.......2006-11-06

These are the essential Feel-Good hits from the 60's. This cd features most of the Turtles happy songs. There are a couple of minor hits missing, but they're hardly missed from this collection. The Turtles had the great talent of producing happy, playful songs (Happy Together) as well as meaningful music (Eve of Destruction). The music of the 60's is definitely represented in this greatest hits collection.
The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • There's a Moon Out Tonight...
  • outstanding
  • The Only Doo-Wop collection you'll ever need
  • Outstanding !
  • Doo-Wop at its best.
 The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00074CBFQ
Release Date: 2005-01-18

Tracks:

  1. Why Do Fools Fall In Love - The Teenagers, featuring Frankie Lymon
  2. I Wonder Why - Dion & The Belmonts
  3. Come Go With Me - The Dell Vikings
  4. In The Still Of The Nite - The Five Satins
  5. Since I Dont Have You - The Skyliners, With Lenny Martin & The Orchestra
  6. Sincerely - The Moonglows
  7. The Great Pretender - The Platters
  8. Trickle, Trickle - The Videos
  9. 16 Candles - The Crests
  10. Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - The Penguins
  11. When You Dance - The Turbans
  12. Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite - Spaniels
  13. Speedoo - The Cadillacs, With Jesse Powell Orchestra
  14. Get A Job - The Silhouettes
  15. Island Of Love - The Sheppards
  16. For Your Precious Love - Jerry Butler & The Impressions
  17. Little Star - The Elegants
  18. So Fine - The Fiestas

Tracks:

  1. A Teenager In Love - Dion & The Belmonts
  2. Theres A Moon Out Tonight - The Capris
  3. Remember Then - The Earls
  4. Daddys Home - Shep & The Limelites
  5. I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
  6. At My Front Door - The El Dorados
  7. My True Story - The Jive Five, With Joe Rene & Orchestra
  8. Hushabye - The Mystics
  9. Little Darlin - The Diamonds
  10. Rama Lama Ding Dong - The Edsels
  11. You Belong To Me - The Duprees
  12. Unchained Melody - Vito & The Salutations
  13. I Do - The Marvelows
  14. Step By Step - The Crests
  15. Blue Moon - The Marcels
  16. Denise - Randy & The Rainbows
  17. Over The Mountain, Cross The Sea - Johnnie & Joe With Rex Garvin & His Orchestra
  18. Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
  19. Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You) - Little Caesar & The Romans

Album Description

This CD lives up to its name, offering 37 of doo-wop's greatest hits and most memorable artists. Everyone from The Dell Vikings to The Platters and The Crests to The Mystics are included. This 2-CD set strikes the perfect balance for fans of oldies and doo-wop!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars There's a Moon Out Tonight..........2007-06-01

This is a wonderful collection for those who remember the term "golden oldies". There are plenty of memories--whether real or perceived--in this extensive set. The perfect musical gift for that 60 year-old uncle you never thought could have been cool once. If you liked the soundtrack for "American Graffiti", this is right up your street.

5 out of 5 stars outstanding.......2007-03-09

covers all the best doo wop ever made I could't have made it better myself

4 out of 5 stars The Only Doo-Wop collection you'll ever need.......2007-02-16

This is a fantastic overall collection of Doo-Wop groups/songs i have heard.
This covers most of the variations of songs let alone the big hits of the day many years back

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding !.......2007-01-18

I ordered this for my husband's birthday. Now he plays it in his truck on the way to work. It's a fabulous selection of all the great songs he grew up with! Service was excellent. Many thanks - I'll order again from Amazon!

5 out of 5 stars Doo-Wop at its best........2007-01-04

After reviewing several oldies doo-wop;I chose this one because of quality of sound and artists and the great memories that it evokes.Buy it,you won't regret it.
Rise
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Herb Albert 'Rise' At Last!
  • "RISE" -- Remastered and Expanded!
  • Herb's Comeback Classic!!
  • Rise(Its Real Cool)
 Rise
Herb Alpert
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
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ASIN: B000OPO6W4
Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

  1. 1980
  2. Rise
  3. Behind the Rain
  4. Rotation
  5. Aranjuez (Mon Amour)(A-Ron-Ways)
  6. Love Is
  7. Angelina
  8. Street Life
  9. Rotation (Alternate Version)
  10. Aranjuez (Mon Amour) - 2007 Dance Mix (A-Ron-Ways)

Album Description

After a meteoric rise to fame as the leader of the Tijuana Brass, one of the most successful groups of the '60s, Herb Alpert focused on running A&M Record's, the indie powerhouse he had founded with partner Jerry Moss. His second artistic journey began with the release of "Rise," a sultry dance instrumental, in 1979. It became the biggest hit of his career, winning a Grammy and climbing to number one on the Billboard chart, making him the only recording artist to have a number one record as a vocalist and as an instrumentalist. Alpert and his nephew Randy "Badazz" Alpert, who had cowritten "Rise," created an entire album around his new, laidback sound, and Rise, the album, was born, topping the charts and providing a significant new chapter to Alpert's already accomplished career.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Herb Albert 'Rise' At Last!.......2007-06-14

I was hoping when the original CD of this album went out of print a remaster would follow soon and it did.This album supervised by Mr.Albert himself contains not only a fat liner booklet but a remastering sound so vivid it will simply blow you away!As for the music itself,being that 'Rise' is Herb's big comeback he did everything in his power to beef up his sound and make it contemporary;what that really means is Herb Albert brings in members of the Crusaders for a huge sound that embraces modern pop,jazz-funk and a lot of disco.The open fanfare of "1980" does showcase one fact;Albert has not elected to alter his trumpet style one bit despite the extremely produced music.And then we're onto the title song everybody knows-again given new life here by the GREAT sound!"Behind The Rain" finds him in full on 4/4 disco beat mode,complete with all the big strings that usually come with it.The real fine for funk fans on this album though has GOT to be "Rotation"-now this is almost as pure a "rare groove" as you can get,with little more then a brooding funk bass synth pulse backing up Albert's dramatic trumpet solo-next to the title song it's probably one of the finest tunes on the album.Along with a couple more returns into the disco relm,including one with a lite reggae influence the catchy "Love Is",the only vocal tune on the album appears and the album ends with a funky cover of The Crusaders "Street Life".Herb Albert proceeded to smooth out his sound on his releases after this recording but 'Rise' is a pivitol moment in his career.And well worth investigating.

5 out of 5 stars "RISE" -- Remastered and Expanded!.......2007-06-03

Finally, the Herb Alpert Signature Series continues. We didn't get CDs of TIJUANA BRASS VOLUME 2, WARM, or THE BRASS ARE COMIN' but they have been made available in digitally remastered form on Apple iTunes. Not counting compilations, the next 6 albums chronologically would be SUMMERTIME, YOU SMILE-THE SONG BEGINS, CONEY ISLAND, JUST YOU & ME, HERB ALPERT/HUGH MASEKELA, and THE MAIN EVENT/LIVE, all origially issued from 1970 to 1978. Instead, they've skipped ahead to 1979 and Herb's big comeback hit, RISE.
This CD is another high quality reissue in the Signature Series. As far as improved sound over the previous CD issue, there is no comparison. "Rise" and "Rotation" even sound remarkably better than they did on DEFINITIVE HITS which wasn't mastered all that many years ago. The drums and fanfare on "1980" come barrelling out of the speakers to let you know up front that there are some serious sonic improvements on this new edition of the album. On "Rise" the voices from the first bass break are much more audible, on "Rotation" the opening percussion has an echo that I've never been able to distinguish before. It gives the intro to the song a bounce that only improves upon what was already my favorite track on the album. Louis Johnson's bass on "Love Is" is much more pronounced -- it really restores the snap to Johnson's slap and the whole track sounds much fresher. There's too many things going on in "Aranjuez" to discuss, but they all sound better now due to a first rate remastering job. As the crazy-mad-one-star-reviewer pointed out earlier, Alpert did resequence the album, swapping "Street Life" with "Aranjuez". This keeps the orginal "Aranjuez" track from being too close to the bonus track remix though, and personally, I think the order of the songs works just fine. The new version of "Aranjuez" is listed as a 2007 dance mix but there really isn't a whole lot that's been changed on the track and I have to agree with Crazy-mad-one-star-reviewer once again when he says that the track doesn't seem all that modern dance-wise. But there are some noticeable differences -- the Spanish guitar intro has been cut and the drums have been remixed to the point where it doesn't scream "Disco!" as much as the '79 original. It's a good mix and I think I may like it as much, maybe even a little more, than the original version. The other bonus track is a new version of "Rotation". I originally thought they had included a '79/'80 era dance version of the song but this version sounds like it would be right at home on the WHIPPED CREAM RE-WHIPPED album along with "Lemon Tree" and "Ladyfingers". At any rate, it's a great version and I think fans of the original will like it.
I always thought RISE was a great album and really deserved all of its success. With this reissue, I think it's become an even better album.

5 out of 5 stars Herb's Comeback Classic!!.......2007-06-02

It's great to see Herb's masterpiece get the remastered treatment is so richly deserves. "Rise" is one of the greatest instrumental singles of all time. It is as refreshing to hear on the radio now as it was back when it hit #1 on the pop charts in October of 1979. The entire album holds up surprisingly well. And the other review posted at amazon trashing it is clearly written by a non-music lover with little awareness of what truely sexy music is...Rise is so contagious, so infectious, and so groovy that it is literally impossible not to shake your booty while listening. This is dance/jazz music for grown ups who know great hooks and catchy melodies when they hear them. The two bonus mixes are rather dated and don't really hold up well next to the current dance scene. But DJs with any talent or imagination can recognize that the original tracks are full of great funky grooves that are still relavent nearly 30 years later. Now we just need to see more post-Rise albums get remastered...please!

4 out of 5 stars Rise(Its Real Cool).......2007-06-02

ONE STAR, NO WAY. THIS IS ONE OF HERB ALPERT BEST. ANYBODY WHO DON'T KNOW HERB ALPERT AND WOULD LIKE TO START WITH HIS MUSIC. THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU. ENJOY
Secret Agent Man: The Ultimate Johnny Rivers Anthology 1964-2006
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Johnny Rivers Rocks
  • Career-spanning but not "ultimate"
  • Rivers Fine Sound Rolls Over Four Decades
  • Do Yourself A Favour Get This CD
  • Ultimate Johnny Rivers
 Secret Agent Man: The Ultimate Johnny Rivers Anthology 1964-2006
Johnny Rivers
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
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ASIN: B000H7JDAY
Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

  1. Memphis
  2. Maybelline
  3. Mountain Of Love
  4. Midnight Special
  5. Seventh Son
  6. Where Have All The Flowers Gone
  7. Secret Agent Man
  8. (I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water
  9. Poor Side Of Town
  10. Baby I Need Your Lovin
  11. The Tracks Of My Tears
  12. Summer Rain
  13. Positively 4th Street
  14. Muddy River
  15. Into The Mystic
  16. Sea Cruise
  17. Rockin' Pneumonia - Boogie Woogie Flu
  18. Blue Suede Shoes

Tracks:

  1. Help Me Rhonda
  2. Swayin' To The Music (Slow Dancin')
  3. Curious Mind (Um, Um, Um, Um)
  4. That's Alright Mama
  5. Honey Don't
  6. Big River
  7. Matchbox
  8. Down At The House Of Blues
  9. Closer To You
  10. Blue Suede Shoes (Tribute To Carl Perkins)
  11. Last Train To Memphis
  12. China (Live)
  13. Midnight Special (2004 Version)
  14. I'll Be Back
  15. Going Back To Big Sur
  16. Feel A Whole Lot Better
  17. Rollin' Stone
  18. Let It Rock

Album Description

Produced by the legendary Johnny Rivers himself, the 36-song, two-CD set Secret Agent Man: The Ultimate Johnny Rivers Anthology 1964-2006 is the most comprehensive collection of his music ever released. The anthology features 19 of his chart hits, including 15 hard-to-find tracks released on his own label. This set also features two brand-new recordings.

Johnny Rivers vaulted to worldwide fame during the height of Beatlemania, when he released a series of albums recorded at the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go, all featuring hard-charging versions of rock Â'nÂ' roll standards. In the late Â'60s, he changed direction with the self-penned #1 hit, Â"Poor Side Of Town,Â" a soulful ballad that he soon followed up with another hit in a similar vein, Â"Summer Rain.Â" In the Â'70s he returned to his rockinÂ' roots and over the next 30 years released album after album of vibrant rock Â'nÂ' roll. Secret Agent Man is the definitive collection from this legendary artist.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Johnny Rivers Rocks.......2007-05-13

I am very pleased. A very complete collection of his work. Good sound quality.

4 out of 5 stars Career-spanning but not "ultimate".......2007-04-05

After years of commercial invisibility, in 1964 Johnny Rivers' energetic, unpretentious, yet solidly crafted studio-enhanced live recordings blasted onto the charts offering a refreshing, all-American alternative to the onslaught of British invasion music. After several chart successes in the "Whiskey-A-Go-Go" vein, Rivers changed musical direction and topped the charts with his self-penned "Poor Side of Town". Next came a pair of phenomenally successful covers of Motown songs, "Baby I Need Your Loving" and "Tracks of My Tears". For another ten years Rivers stretched from bluesy rock to lush balladry with two more songs making the top ten, keeping Rivers on the radar of the fickle music-buying public into the late '70's. All told, Rivers saw nearly 30 of his tunes make it into the top-100. With this legacy of music, anthologizing his recordings is no small undertaking. Two decades ago, Rhino did a respectable job with its two-disc collection that has held up over the years. Shout records now offers a new alternative in this "ultimate anthology". While this piece does delve further into Rivers' more recent recordings and offers two previously unreleased songs, it does this at a price. While most of his top-40 songs are included here, nearly a third of Rivers' charting singles are absent. Among those omissions, and though only a minor hit single, "Ashes and Sand" from 1977 continues to evade reissue on CD, somewhat surprising in that it was originally issued on Rivers' own Soul City label. While 18 tracks on a disc may seem to be generous enough, for an "anthology", ratcheting the count up to 24 would have allowed the inclusion of many of the missing singles and would have better justified the claim to being "ultimate". So, down one star for this perceived "stinginess". Otherwise, this set rates highly for the packaging, 20-page liner notes booklet and overall sound quality. Choosing between this and the Rhino one comes down to whether you're looking for more of Rivers' classic single records, in which case the Rhino set wins hands down, or the inclusion of Rivers' more contemporary work served only by this Shout/Soul City collection.

5 out of 5 stars Rivers Fine Sound Rolls Over Four Decades.......2007-03-06

This is a wonderful collection from an artist who should have been inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame years ago. The intelligence, energy and quiet integrity of the music of Johnny Rivers has never been clearer than on this career-spanning collection. The Hall of Fame can have the Ramones and Sex Pistols. I'll take these two discs to my desert island.

5 out of 5 stars Do Yourself A Favour Get This CD.......2007-02-24

The excellent sound quality on this cd was a revelation especially when the songs date back to 1964. My previous Johnny Rivers compilation cd sounded very thin. This is not the case with "Secret Agent Man - The Ultimate Johnny Rivers Anthology 1964-2006".

You forget just how many hit records Johnny Rivers had until you have them all on a cd like this. His music is very much in the feel good mode and this disc has seldom been out of my player since it arrived. If you are a Johnny Rivers fan or simply like good music this cd is highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Ultimate Johnny Rivers.......2007-02-13

For years I have played the RINO'S JOHNNY RIVERS ANTHOLOGY 1964-1977
and I was looking to update my collection of Johnny Rivers.
This just hit the spot. The Ultimate "Secret Agent Man" is nice Clean and Clear Copies of his older song plus adds his newer songs in 1964-2006
There are songs on both collections that are not on the other one, so I will be keeping both and adding them to "Back At The Whisky" I got Johnny Rivers now covered.

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