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Band on the Run
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Classic Early 70's Rock Album
  • Wings Band on the Run
  • One Of The Finest Rock Albums Ever Made, No Question About It.
  • Love this album!!!
  • Back in the day
Band on the Run
Paul McCartney & Wings
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I7KL
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

  1. Band on the Run
  2. Jet
  3. Bluebird
  4. Mrs. Vandebilt
  5. Let Me Roll It
  6. Mamunia
  7. No Words
  8. Helen Wheels
  9. Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)
  10. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

Tracks:

  1. Band On The Run (Barn Rehearsal)
  2. Dialogue Intro/Band on the Run [Nicely Toasted Mix]
  3. Band on the Run /Dialogue Link I [Original Version]
  4. Band on the Run [Barn Rehearsal]
  5. Dialogue Link 2/Mamunia /Dialogue/Mamunia /Dia ... [Original Version] - Denny Laine, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney & Wings
  6. Bluebird [Live]
  7. Bluebird /Dialogue Link 4 [Original Version]
  8. Dialogue Link 5/No Words /Dialogue [Original Version] - Geoff Emerick, Paul McCartney & Wings
  9. No Words /Dialogue Link 6/Dialogue/Dialogue/Band on the ... [Original V - Paul McCartney & Wings, Tony Visconti
  10. Jet /Dialogue Link 7/Jet /Dialogue [Original Version] - Al Coury, Paul McCartney & Wings
  11. Jet [Berlin Soundcheck]
  12. Band On The Run (Northern Comic Version)
  13. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five /Dialogue Link 9/Dialogue [Original Ve
  14. Mrs. Vandebilt /Dialogue Link 11/Dialogue [Original Version] - Kenny Lynch, Paul McCartney & Wings
  15. Let Me Roll It /Dialogue Link 12 [Cardington Rehearsal]
  16. Dialogue Link 13/Mrs. Vandebilt/Dialogue/Dialogue/Dialogue - Paul McCartney & Wings, Michael Parkinson
  17. Helen Wheels /Dialogue Link 14/Dialogue [Crazed Mix] - Christopher Lee, Paul McCartney & Wings
  18. Band on the Run /Dialogue Link 15/Dialogue [Strum Bit]
  19. Picasso's Last Words /Dialogue Link 16/Dialogue [Original Version] - Dustin Hoffman, Paul McCartney & Wings
  20. Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) [Acoustic Version]
  21. Band on the Run /Dialogue Link 17 [Nicely Toasted Mix]
  22. Band on the Run [Northern Comic Version]

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Band on the Run should have been a disaster. Two of Wings' original members quit in a huff just before its production. The whimsical decision to record in Lagos, Nigeria, became a nightmare when McCartney and company found themselves in a decaying studio, then had many of the project's demos stolen by armed bandits. Despite these hardships--perhaps because of them--Band on the Run remains the most focused and consistently satisfying record of McCartney's wildly uneven post-Beatles career. This mini box set contains the original album, a well-written booklet by Mark Lewisohn, and a bonus disc featuring outtake snippets and interviews with all the album's participants (including its cover crew, which includes actors James Coburn and Christopher Lee) and Dustin Hoffman, who recounts how he spurred McCartney to spontaneously write "Picasso's Last Words" on a dare. This second disc would make a fine radio show; it comes up short where it matters most--in music. Time spent detailing the album-cover photo session could have been more gratifyingly devoted to more contemporary outtakes (much of the bonus Band material is culled from live performances from as recently as the mid '90s; perhaps McCartney wants us to know how important the record has been to him over the years) or to a pair of single B-sides, which are curiously absent here. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Classic Early 70's Rock Album.......2007-05-05

The best and most successful Rock album Paul McCartney, with Wings released. It is a classic rock album worthy of its praise, its boldness and McCartney was back with a bang with an emphatic message to the music world.


1. Band on the Run - A classic.

2. Jet - A classic. What a one-two punch to kick of the album?

3. Bluebird - Beautiful harmonies. Underrated.

4. Mrs. Vandebilt - A silly story song made good by Paul's great vocals and great musicianship of his trio.

5. Let Me Roll It - Remains a concert staple and fan favourite. This song is best performed live, the studio version is a weaker immitation of the real thing, which is live baby.

6. Mamunia - The melody master near his best, but many people don't know this song, it is a pleasure to listen to. Macca's voice is at its clearest, the band harmonises in peak form.

7. No Words - Has a Beatles/Badfinger sound to it. Paul and Denny harmonising is really something to hear.

8. Helen Wheels - A fun and catchy rocker, nothing earth shaking.

9. Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) - Macca's musical response to a Dustin Hoffman challange. Its a great song, I love the drunken feel to the music, great engineering.

10. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five - A pulsating climax to the album, most of Pauls best albums finish with a bang.

5 out of 5 stars Wings Band on the Run.......2007-03-10

The Wings roll it to you on the run, how great it is.

5 out of 5 stars One Of The Finest Rock Albums Ever Made, No Question About It........2007-03-04

By 1974, Paul McCartney's solo career had an interesting conflict associated with it. He scored big with his first few solo albums, scoring big with hit singles like "Another Day", "Live And Let Die" and "My Love". His loyal fanbase was broader than ever.

However, Paul and his newly formed band Wings were ripped apart by music critics who felt John and George's solo work was far more innovative and overall worth owning. Paul decided to put an end to this criticism. He, along with his wife Linda and his fellow Wings bandmates, jetted down to Legolas in Africa to record what would become one of the best rock albums ever made. After several months that resulted in various technical problems as well as a mugging, "Band On The Run" was released.

"Band On The Run" is, to put it in simple terms, an awesome album. This is Paul at his best. This the Paul we all know and love. He is loose, focused and clearly enjoying himself along with the rest of the band. The album opens with the classic title track, which starts off as a slow, kind of whiny number, then picks up the pace a bit as an ominous revnge fantasy, then, out of nowhere, the horns flair up as if it were some sort of musical exodus, you can feel the rain exploding with a mighty crash drenching you. It's one of the most stunning musical moments on record.

From here on in, the album never lets up. "Jet" is a McCartney classic and a concert staple. A fast paced, wild rocker with a blast your throat out chorus and classic riff. "Helen Wheels" is a crazed bulldozer of a number that will blow your speakers out if played too loudly. This is Paul at his most raucous. "Let Me Roll It" is a blueslier number, a great love song that remains a concert showstopper. "Bluebird" and the lovely "Mamunia" provide the more mellow moments here, but do not drag down the album at all. The vitriolic "No Words" is a raw, gutsy ballad with some of Paul's most cynical and best lyrics ever. "Picasso's Last Words" is a three part chronicling of the last hours before the passing of the famous artist, complete with a singalong chorus and French interlude. The closing "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five" is an out and out musical extravaganza complete with intense instrumental breaks and some fine piano work by Sir Paul. The one clunker is "Mrs. Vanderbilt", and even that's fine for what it is.

Disc 2 is the real treat. You get Paul performing various renditions of certain tracks (including several different variations of the title track), live performances, and tour rehearsals (including a blistering version of "Jet). The interviews detailing the arduous but enjoyable recording process is a thrill. To hear Paul as well as people like Geoff Edwards, Christopher Lee, James Coburn and many others give their input. The most entertaining interview by far comes from none other than a man who is to cinema what Paul is to music, the legendary Dustin Hoffman, whose fantastic detailing of his influence on "Picasso's Last Words" is a joy to listen to. Paul and Dustin should collaborate more often.

The booklet and photo spread are excellent bonuses, and this is an album all music fans need to have.

5 out of 5 stars Love this album!!!.......2007-02-13

I have the vinyl, can't wait to recieve the CD!!! This will be played daily along with my Beatles CDs!!

5 out of 5 stars Back in the day.......2007-02-12

As far as Paul McCartney's career away from The Beatles was, this was good it gets. The cd is great from Top to Bottom and a classic rock cd and deserves a spot in any classic rock collection. Truth be known when I was much younger 17; me and my friend would have a contest who could roll one the best before Paul could say Let Me Roll It in my most favorite tune on the cd, but it was an album back then.
The Needles The Space
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Straylight Run
Manufacturer: Republic
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ASIN: B000QUCQEW
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

  1. The Words We Say
  2. The Miracle That Never Came
  3. Soon We'll Be Living In The Future
  4. How Do I Fix My Head
  5. Who Will Save Us Now
  6. Cover Your Eyes
  7. We'll Never Leave Again
  8. Take It To Manhattan
  9. Still Alone
  10. This Is The End
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  12. Track #12
  13. The First Of The Century

Album Description

Straylight Run is made up of sibling frontpeople John and Michelle Nolan who both sing, write, and play guitar and piano. They are joined by bassist Shaun Cooper and drummer Will Noon. There's no doubting the intelligent design of their gloriously adventurous off-kilter pop and the existential underpinnings of their lyrics.

Asked about "Soon We'll Be Living in the Future," the emotionally charged first single off Straylight Run's forthcoming album, The Needles The Space, John confides: "I'm really happy with how that song turned out because I was finally able to put a finger on a feeling I have about living and dying. It's a frustrating and terrifying experience living with the full knowledge that at any point in any day you could die, and what would your life have meant? Everything you're doing - what does it actually mean in the context of your life as a whole? It's something I probably think about too much. It's not a good idea to be too thoughtful about such things."

"The Miracle That Never Came," meanwhile, is perhaps an even more distinctive example of Straylight's brand of thinking-man's pop. It flies out of the starting gate without warning, galloping along on Shaun's insistent bass line, Will's four-four beat and Michelle's fevered vocal, the unexpected ring of glockenspiel spurring it further. Just as the see-sawing melody has lodged itself intractably in your cerebellum, "Miracle" gives way to a swooning, two-tempo waltz bridge that finds Michelle singing, "Oh, look what I've done here/ Let these thoughts creep in/ Let them seep right in." Another standout, the lovely, accordion-laced "The Words We Say," begins with "We'll wait in line for most our lives."

Says John of Straylight Run's evolving sound, which he concedes is difficult to pigeonhole: "I love pop music; I love hearing a well-written pop song. And I like a lot of music that's experimental and weird. I'm always looking for ways to take a pop song and rearrange it into something interesting and fresh and original." Michelle remarks: "We're very lucky because our fans seem to be open to whatever we do. That gives us the freedom to explore any idea we have."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars straylight RUN TO THE STORE AND BUY THIS!.......2007-07-09

Straylight Run...a band that has more than outdone themselves with this, their latest record. Building upon the male/female vocal mixtures of their previous 2 efforts, they take the diversity to a whole new level, with John Nolan and Michelle DaRosa sharing roughly equal time on vocals. And where as on the last 2 albums, wasn't a huge fan of Michelle's vocal stylings, she left me in awe with her work on this one, often overshadowing John's songs with her own.

The album is very mellow, as someone mentioned in another review, but it will get your toes tappin'. The lyrics, also as another reviewer mentioned, have grown in maturity and overall quality.

The instrumentation on the album is pretty much flawless. They've hit a homerun by adding instruments such as Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, and Mandolin to the forefront on a few songs. And yes, It works VERY WELL.

This is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful, artistic, catchy, and original albums I've heard in quite a while. Possibly the best rock/pop album since Radiohead's PABLO HONEY.

5 out of 5 stars AMAZING........2007-07-05

This CD has been on repeat in my car ever since I bought it. They have such a unique sound and they're music consistently gets better and better. Each song sounds different from the last, with John Nolan or Michelle DaRosa singing main vocals on each song. The melodies are very catchy, some mainly piano and others mainly with acoustic guitar. I would recommend this CD to any lover of rock, indie, or even folk music. It is easy for anyone to love, really.

5 out of 5 stars This is a fantastic ablum.......2007-07-05

I was so excited for the arrival of this cd that I pre-orded it months in advance, and this cd after all the wait did not let me down. My favorite thing about this album is the balence between John and Michelle, you can tell that they are related because their voices carry one another in perfect harmony. Out of all of Straylight Run's album, this is by far the superior one. The use of numerous unique instruments on this album is unprecidented by any album I have heard in this genre in ages. My favorite songs on this album are Soon we'll be living in the future, and Take it to Manhattan. Buy this album and you will surely will not be disapointed!

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful, and Perfectly Placed.......2007-07-03

Let's take two steps back, and pretend that Mr. John Nolan was never a member of another uberpopular rock band. Let's just let Straylight Run be Straylight Run without comparisons to bands like Taking Back Sundy or Brand New, because seriously guys Straylight Run is neither one of these bands. Now that I have that taken care of I'm going to have to speak in sheer reverence about "The Needles The Space", Straylight's brilliant 2007 debut for Republic Records. As much as I enjoyed the good but uneven 2004 self titled album, an amazing amount of musical maturity has occurred since then (that of which was only hinted at on the ep "Prepare to Be Wrong")

The album starts off with the song "The Words We Say" a toe tapper sung by John that pretty much sets the tone for the rest of the disc. It's mellow, which I'm going to say right now, is what this album is all about. Don't expect to find crunching pop punk electric guitar, instead be prepared to be overwhelmed with an expansive use of instruments not traditonally used on a rock record. (trombone, mandolin, accordian) The use of all these different sounds makes the whole album sound expansive and original, not knowing exactly what's coming next.

More so than in their previous works, the lyrical content of this album stands out as well. While some of the album talks about love and politics, a good majority of it is based on the struggles of the faith of John and Michelle. Never more apparent than in the John sung "Who Will Save Us Now", where he talks about how relegion was forced upon him in his youth, only to find out that his beliefs differed from those that he was raised to believe. The disc seems to flow together far better than their debut album as well, drifting from one song to the next seemlesly. Thus, giving it a well needed cohesive feel.

The album is not without fault though. It is definitely soft and slow, at times almost to slow (espically towards the end of the album) I'm in love with the new sound, but found myself longing for another fast paced tune. I also found myself hungry for more songs sung by John, I love the voice of Michelle, but am more fond of John's superlative vocals. These complaints are minute though. "The Needles The Space" is a beautiful, lush album that is far different than any type of rock album out there today; and this, my friends, is not a bad thing.

1 out of 5 stars Prepare to Be Disappointed.......2007-07-02

I had dismissed "Prepare to Be Wrong" as a throwaway (being that the band was fulfilling a contractual obligation to Victory by releasing the EP). I was wrong (ironically enough). This album was just as bad as the EP, but it was much longer.

The Needles The Space is a travesty. It is not that this sounds nothing like TBS. In fact, it is not even that this sounds nothing like Straylight Run (S/T). It is that this album is a sloppy, unfocused mess. It is overly instrumented (a mandolin is a small stringed instrument, it is used in REM's Losing My Religion to the previous reviewer.) The songs are a trainwreck. Will Noon (Drums and Percussion) is underutilized, and John Nolan sings terribly. His voice sounds awful, and the "passion" some are claiming to hear is a poorly disguised act.

It seems to me that Straylight Run released this album in an attempt to land a gig at a cabaret. Thanks to Matt Squire (of Panic! production fame) for the clear inspiration. At least Squire knows how to use instrumentation tastefully. I wish I hadn't wasted 10 bucks.
Born to Run
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • If you haven't experienced "Born to Run"...
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  • One of the best...
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Born to Run
Bruce Springsteen
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000255F
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Thunder Road
  2. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
  3. Night
  4. Backstreets
  5. Born to Run
  6. She's The One
  7. Meeting Across The River
  8. Jungleland

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Few albums are as fueled by hope, possibility, and the lure of the open road as Born to Run, a virtual concept album about small-town Jerseyites in search of a better life via hot-rodding out on the turnpike, scoring some small-time hustle, or blowing out of town altogether, either across the river to New York City or west for parts unknown. Songs like "Jungleland," "Thunder Road," "Backstreets," and the title track are epic productions, both sonically and lyrically, borrowing from Phil Spector, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, and West Side Story. When Born to Run was released in 1975, it earned then-unknown Springsteen the rare honor of simultaneous covers on both Time and Newsweek. The attention was warranted then, and it still is now. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you haven't experienced "Born to Run"..........2007-07-07

For me, it's just unimaginable to know music, and especially rock, without "Born to Run." This is one of the albums that I've grown up on since childhood, until each song has been so eternally emblazoned on my psyche that it brings so many memories. But outside of pure nostalgia, "Born to Run" is one of the premier rock albums ever in my mind. Bruce's third effort and first on a big budget, "Born to Run" captured people in 1975 with its good-time rocking music and lyricism that was all too real. But besides being a landmark triumph from a musical perspective, "Born to Run" accomplishes an amazing task by profiling the lifestyle of middle-class America in the seventies, surely making a grand statement. Bruce's depressing stories of the "losers," the wage-laboring men and women who get their weekend kicks by driving cars, hitting the boardwalk, and struggling through relationships, are inspirational and moving to someone of any economic standing. But outside of the lyrical content, the songwriting is phenomenal. The verses, solos, hooks, instrumentals, are all perfect. This is the album, to me, where the E-Street Band comes out of the background (although you could certainly say the same about The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle). Clarence Clemmons' sweet sax riffs, Gary Tallent and Max Weinberg's valuable contributions, and Steve Van Zandt's backup guitar simply add to the perfect product that is "Born to Run." The music is incredibly catchy, and each song in its own is a separate masterpiece. These are the kind of songs that will remain with you forever for numerous reasons, from the lyrics, the hook, the instrumentals, and the arrangement. If you own five music albums...make sure one of them is "Born to Run."

The first song is the rock n' roll classic "Born to Run," where Bruce evokes the spirit of Roy Orbison to create a simply beautiful rock and roll song, undoubtedly one of the greatest ever. And the twangy, piano-heavy rock of the joyful "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" makes just another absolutely timeless song. "Night" is an incredible ride through the nightlife of New Jersey, and it showcases the band in the spotlight. "Backstreets" is nothing short of incredible, from it's pumped-up intro with the piano, organ, and guitar to the rallying late-song chorus. The title song is certainly one of rock n' roll's finest, just a perfect song to me. "She's the One" and "Meeting Across the River" are probably the two lesser known songs from this album, but both embrace the musical and emotional spirit of the rest of the album. The final song is possibly my favorite, "Jungleland." Simply an amazing rock song.

If I haven't been able to express it to this point, "Born to Run" is a purely astonishing work of rock n' roll music that can be enjoyed on so many levels. Young listeners just getting into rock and roll might consider making this one of their first purchases. Otherwise, this is simply a must-have piece to any musical collection.

1 out of 5 stars Estreet boys.......2007-06-27

What can I say.It was a revelation in 75 and is still important to me.When you have lived a song or the whole record,it is important to feel that way 0ver 30years later.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best..........2007-06-07

Born to Run is an incredible work---by far one of the best rock records ever made. It remains timeless too---year after year.

5 out of 5 stars Show a little faith there's magic in the night..........2007-04-25

Not a huge Bruce fan. Moreso because i was born in 1986 and the only songs i ever really heard of him was all of his new stuff, and some of the overplayed songs that came off his "landmark" recording Born In The USA. To me, he hit his stride early with this amazing album. With a song like THUNDER ROAD, how can it not be amazing, the title in itself blows you away. The title track is amazing, as is more or less every other track here. Honestly if you are questioning if getting into Bruce is worth your time, don't bank on Born in the USA to change your mind. Look back at Born to Run and Darkness on the Edge of Town. These are the albums that will move you, and my guess is that the songs on USA already make you sick and if they don't listen to classic rock radio for a day or two and then they will. Just my opinion

5 out of 5 stars I'm Pulling Out of Here to Win.......2007-04-17

If you haven't heard BORN TO RUN, please God go down to your local record store right now and pick up a copy, because this I'm not exaggerating when I say that this just may be the greatest record of all time.

The Great American Novel is the book, better than any other, that perfectly embodies the essence of America and American life - its hardship, its joy, its defeat, its triumph. You can think of BORN TO RUN then as the Great American Album. It is the culmination of the teen operas of Phil Spector, the rock n' roll fervour of Little Richard, the yearning loneliness of Roy Orbison, the incandescent soul of James Brown, the brilliantly surreal narratives of Bob Dylan, the streetlife drama of West Side Story, and then some. To speak of individual tracks is like focusing on a single figure in a great mural. Because as staggeringly powerful as the the crescendo of "Thunder Road" is; as much hope and raw energy are contained in simply the opening chords of "Born to Run"; as tragic as the heartbroken lovers of "Backstreets" are - BORN TO RUN is an entity unto itself, the place where the hunger of youth, the lure of the open road, the dream of a better life somewhere beyond the horizon, all the anguish and passion and promise of a final, desperate night, explode into glorious, all-consuming flame. Quite simply, this is what rock is all about.

I first discovered BORN TO RUN just before Christmas 2005, and I was enthralled from the very beginning. But this last year my circumstances conspired to transform it from merely an awe-inspiring record to something more - much more. I can only imagine what it must have been like to be there when this wonderful, amazing, awe-inspiring--THING--first came out. Few rock records can approach BORN TO RUN; even fewer can equal it; but I have yet to hear one that can actually top it. Honest to God, it doesn't get any better than this.
Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B00006HCW6
Release Date: 2002-09-10

Tracks:

  1. King Of Rock
  2. It's Tricky
  3. Beats to the Rhyme
  4. Can You Rock It Like This
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Is Run-DMC the most important group of the past 25 years? Well, if you believe that the rise of hip-hop is the most significant musical development in a quarter century, what other conclusion can you draw? Though they may not have been responsible for the birth of rap, the Hollis, Queens, trio represents the genre's coming of age. They were the ones who brought what was largely a regional street phenomenon to the masses. The rhymes, the beats, the style, the attitude--Run-DMC introduced it all to the world. Focusing mostly on the group's first three albums--each of them a cornerstone of rap music--this 18-track collection is a reminder of a time when rap enjoyed a kind of childlike innocence: their boasts are forceful but not angry; the beats are simple but exciting; the overall effect (fueled by heavy-metal riffs) is edgy and aggressive, but not violent or destructive. But most of all, it's fun. In the 1990s, rap artists would take Run-DMC's ideas to wide extremes, but the roots of this next generation--gangsta rap's street realism, political rap's social agendas, rock-rap's antagonism--are found right here. Run-DMC--like almost all pioneers from Elvis to Louis Armstrong--suffered a period of irrelevancy when they were looked upon as quaint or outdated, but, their time will come. Rest assured, this is not '80s retro kitsch. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Absolute Kings of Rock.......2007-05-25

First, thoughts and prayers to JMJ's family and friends. RIP JMJ. This is a great introduction to the best hip hop, rap or whatever label you want prefer. I can remember the Metal Head's in high school (circa mid 80's) blasting this and that was unheard of in my little town. Run DMC is the most influential group in the last quarter century period. They bring back so many memories and they were one of the first rap groups I ever heard and was hooked. I think 99% of todays "rap" or "hip hop" artists or whatever you want to call them, suck. Listen to this and then listen to something from one of todays rap "stars" and try to argue that rap has really gone downhill in the last 5 to 10 years IMHO.

5 out of 5 stars Run DMC - Greatest Hits.......2007-01-10

Really good that an album like this came out. A bunch of Run DMC classics on one cd. Run DMC set a standard style for Hip-Hop and theyll be remembered for doing so.

The production on this album is just crazy. That old school sound that sounds perfect on these songs. This album has 18 tracks, all classic RUN DMC songs. But back to the production, most of the beats are insanely dope. If you like old school hip-hop then youll love all these beats. Some beats that are standouts are.. "Its Tricky", "Beats To The Rhyme" (Love this beat), "Peter Piper", "You Be Illin", "Its Like That", "Sucker MC's", "Jam Master Jay" (RIP). These beats are top-notch and keep that real hiphop old school sound to it.

The lyrics are also good, just your typical old school hip-hop. I recommend this album to any Run DMC fans of course, and anyone who appreciates real hip-hop and old school hip-hop.

My Top 5 Songs
1.Its Tricky
2.Beats To Rhyme
3.Peter Piper
4.Sucker MC's
5.Jam Master Jay (R.I.P)

4 out of 5 stars white guy review of the cd.......2006-12-25

Run DMC hold a special place in my heart since they introduced and convinced me that rap deserves to be considered an aspect of music no different than rock , folk, etc.

There materials worked, at the time, because of the "cross over" nature of their songs. They injected a true rock sensibility into their raps. I wish more artists today would utilize guitars and real drums when rapping.

When you listen to this, the main theme of the music is FUN. This is roll down the windows, crank it up, sing along, songs.

The best songs are the ones that incorporate rock structure and pop culture. "Its Tricky", "Can you rock it like that", "My adidas", "Mary, Mary" and "You be Illin" are great.

The highlight is "Walk this Way". They took a song that was essentially a predecessor to rap and made it even more funky. I will challlenge any Aerosmith fan to a debate...if it was not for RUN DMC then Aerosmith would still be an obscure, over the hill group from the 70's. They made Aeromsith cool again! Run DMC's version is an improvement over Aerosmith's. This song is the ultimate party tune.

This cd belongs in any essential ROCK cd collection

5 out of 5 stars LEGENDS.......2006-07-19

Run DMC will always be the best to rhyme. The beats are great and will make you say wow. They are not overated like some say because they are just so great that people can't say enough about their skills. This is an album of their classics and this is the record i put in my cd player to bring me back, or to just chill. Their music makes you feel so good and the beats you just want to rock your head to. Songs like 'you be illin', you talk to much', 'its like that', 'its tricky', and 'runs house' will never get old. Those aren't there only good songs, this album is full of hits and so are there other records. Its different than todays music definitly, yet they will always be the best rap group of all time.

5 out of 5 stars Run Da Mic.......2006-05-13

Run DMC is easily one of the best rap groups of all ime and certainly my favorite. To tell the truth I only knew one song when I bought the album, but easily all the other songs that are on this album are really good. The one song I knew was none other than "Walk this Way".
Born to Run: 30th Anniversary 3-Disc Set
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • If you haven't experienced "Born to Run"...
  • The Boss at his Best
  • Still good after 30+ years on
  • Worth it
  • Great album and package
Born to Run: 30th Anniversary 3-Disc Set
Bruce Springsteen
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ASIN: B000BJS4OY
Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

  1. Thunder Road
  2. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
  3. Spirit In The Night
  4. Lost In The Flood
  5. She's The One
  6. Born To Run
  7. The E Street Shuffle/Having A Party
  8. It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City
  9. Backstreets
  10. Kitty's Back
  11. Jungleland
  12. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
  13. 4th Of July Asbury Park (Sandy)
  14. Detroit Medley
  15. For You
  16. Quarter To Three

Tracks:

  1. The Journey
  2. Third Album Pressure
  3. "Born To Run"
  4. A New Band
  5. The Studio
  6. The Mix
  7. The Record Release
  8. The Hype
  9. End Of The Journey
  10. Credits

Tracks:

  1. Thunder Road
  2. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
  3. Night
  4. Backstreets
  5. Born To Run
  6. She's The One
  7. Meeting Across The River
  8. Jungleland

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The first retooling of any album in the mighty Springsteen catalog is an exemplary labor of love by Columbia. The original 1975 release was the make-or-break record of Bruce's career and arguably still his best collection of material. It is presented here on one disc unsullied by outtakes or inferior versions--just pristine digital remasters of those eight grittily romantic songs of street life that defined the artist's signature styles. The substantial bonuses are two new DVD programs, one featuring a full concert performance by Bruce and the E Street Band on their first date outside the U.S. at London's Hammersmith Odeon in November 1975, and the other a "making of" documentary including band interviews and contemporary concert footage. The whole handsome box truly honors a legendary recording while providing generous value for fans.

The meat of the bonus material is the London show. A mythology has built around it that the band were so disorientated by travel and culture shock and Bruce so enraged by label-generated hype that they gave one of the worst performances of their career. Primitively shot by today's standards, the footage captures the brilliance of the relatively new band's ensemble playing. Highlights include a "Thunder Road" accompanied only by keyboards that opens the show, fiery solos on "Kitty's Back," a dynamic "Saint in the City," and a number of songs that have long since been retired. It's certainly notable how pensive and joyless Springsteen appears when compared to his later, animated stadium persona, but it's also fun to see the far greater role as foil played by Clarence Clemons. As he now testifies in the sleeve notes, putting lie to the myth, on that night they had "gone for broke," and as this writer can bear witness, the British audience exalted the show as the arrival of the greatest live performer of his generation. --Rob Stewart


The Best of Bruce
by guest editor Steve Perry
Steve is the editor-in-chief of City Pages newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


The Wild, the Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle (1973)
The Wild, the Innocent, and the E Street ShuffleAfter a folk-rockish debut album that bubbled with ideas and dense lyrical play, this is where Springsteen began to find his voice as a rocker and as a songwriter. The prisoner-of-love romanticism of "Rosalita" and "Incident on 57th Street" hinted at what was coming, and this early version of the E Street Band--jazzier and more spare than later versions, thanks largely to David Sancious's piano--sounds great, if a little ragged, these many years later.


Born to Run (1975) and Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978)
Born to Run Darkness on the Edge of Town These two records, which belong on any compilation of the top 100 rock albums of all time, sketched the themes that he would spend his whole career chasing, and defined the expectations fans would bring to his records ever after. The first chords of "Born to Run" sounded like freedom itself the first time I heard them on the radio, and the album lived up to them. "Thunder Road" is still the greatest rock & roll love song anyone's ever written. The record sounded so big and impassioned and propulsive it was easy to miss the dread running underneath it. Darkness... put the dread front and center. There are more of his best songs here than anywhere else, even if the sound is muddy and leaden at times.


Nebraska (1982)
NebraskaAfter The River (the best record that didn't make this list) and the ensuing tour answered his rock & roll prayers--he was a big star now, not just a perennial critics' favorite--Springsteen holed up in a rented house on the Jersey shore, where he wrote these songs and sang them into a four-track recorder in his living room. The tape was supposed to be a demo for the band, but after several false tries he concluded that the tape he'd been carrying around in his pocket was the record. Quiet and bleak, Nebraska nonetheless grabbed you by the collar and made you listen as surely as his rock & roll records ever had.


Tunnel of Love (1987)
Tunnel of LoveThe glare and hubbub surrounding the Born in the USA tour (the tour was great--the record itself overrated) made him pull back again, this time to write a cycle of songs about love and fear and self-doubt. After this, Springsteen's first marriage broke up, and he started a family with Patti Scialfa, disappearing for the better part of 10 years, notwithstanding the pair of not-bad, just-disappointing albums he released in 1992, Human Touch and Lucky Town.


The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995)
The Ghost of Tom Joad Some call it Nebraska II, but his second acoustic album was not a repeat of his first--the characters and settings had changed, and their circumstances were more expressly desperate, and social--though it did share the same interest in what happens to people whose isolation or marginal status renders them invisible.


The Rising (2002)
The RisingEverybody, including Springsteen, seemed to think it was a record about 9/11, but the subject was broader--death and loss as seen from more than halfway down life's road. Dave Marsh nailed it: "A middle-aged man confronts death and chooses life" Brendan O'Brien's production sounds great.


Album Description

30th ANNIVERSARY 3 DISC SET

CONCERT DVD Never-before-seen 1975 concert from Hammersmith Odeon, London featuring over 2 hours of music.

DOCUMENTARY DVD Definitive story of "Wings For Wheels: The Making of Born to Run" with new interviews & rare archival footage.

BORN TO RUN CD First time in newly-remastered digital sound. Includes 48 page booklet of rare and unpublished photos.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you haven't experienced "Born to Run"..........2007-07-07

For me, it's just unimaginable to know music, and especially rock, without "Born to Run." This is one of the albums that I've grown up on since childhood, until each song has been so eternally emblazoned on my psyche that it brings so many memories. But outside of pure nostalgia, "Born to Run" is one of the premier rock albums ever in my mind. Bruce's third effort and first on a big budget, "Born to Run" captured people in 1975 with its good-time rocking music and lyricism that was all too real. But besides being a landmark triumph from a musical perspective, "Born to Run" accomplishes an amazing task by profiling the lifestyle of middle-class America in the seventies, surely making a grand statement. Bruce's depressing stories of the "losers," the wage-laboring men and women who get their weekend kicks by driving cars, hitting the boardwalk, and struggling through relationships, are inspirational and moving to someone of any economic standing. But outside of the lyrical content, the songwriting is phenomenal. The verses, solos, hooks, instrumentals, are all perfect. This is the album, to me, where the E-Street Band comes out of the background (although you could certainly say the same about The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle). Clarence Clemmons' sweet sax riffs, Gary Tallent and Max Weinberg's valuable contributions, and Steve Van Zandt's backup guitar simply add to the perfect product that is "Born to Run." The music is incredibly catchy, and each song in its own is a separate masterpiece. These are the kind of songs that will remain with you forever for numerous reasons, from the lyrics, the hook, the instrumentals, and the arrangement. If you own five music albums...make sure one of them is "Born to Run."

The first song is the rock n' roll classic "Born to Run," where Bruce evokes the spirit of Roy Orbison to create a simply beautiful rock and roll song, undoubtedly one of the greatest ever. And the twangy, piano-heavy rock of the joyful "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" makes just another absolutely timeless song. "Night" is an incredible ride through the nightlife of New Jersey, and it showcases the band in the spotlight. "Backstreets" is nothing short of incredible, from it's pumped-up intro with the piano, organ, and guitar to the rallying late-song chorus. The title song is certainly one of rock n' roll's finest, just a perfect song to me. "She's the One" and "Meeting Across the River" are probably the two lesser known songs from this album, but both embrace the musical and emotional spirit of the rest of the album. The final song is possibly my favorite, "Jungleland." Simply an amazing rock song.

If I haven't been able to express it to this point, "Born to Run" is a purely astonishing work of rock n' roll music that can be enjoyed on so many levels. Young listeners just getting into rock and roll might consider making this one of their first purchases. Otherwise, this is simply a must-have piece to any musical collection.

I would recommend the 3-disc remaster only for fans who are already familiar with the album and are further interested. The bonus material includes a "making-of" documentary and a live performance in London. Having seen Bruce live, I can say that the concert footage doesn't do him justice. The spectacle that is a Bruce Springsteen performance is a spectacular experience, and it's impossible to portray on video. Besides, Bruce is very young and appears a little overwhelmed in this footage, and I'm sure there's better available if that's what you're looking for. The packaging is pretty bulky. Old fans will probably enjoy the 30th Anniversary edition, but new fans should stick to the more economical Born to Run package.

5 out of 5 stars The Boss at his Best.......2007-05-29

What can you say but "The Boss" Springstein at his best. I highly recommend this.

5 out of 5 stars Still good after 30+ years on.......2007-05-13

I never would have purchased this set until I heard the live version of "Kitty's Back." Boom... Ordered it that night. Not only was the remastered CD a good trip past the years but the DVD! The band is tight and dressed out except for Springsteen. Made me dust off the Santana, Steely Dan, Van Morrison and Sinatra - believe it or not.

5 out of 5 stars Worth it.......2007-05-07

The remastered album will only sound different from previous CD versions if you have very good headphones or a very good stereo, but the concert DVD (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon London 1975) and the documentary (Wings for Wheels) are worth the price on their own. There's also a booklet of small but sort of grainy pictures, taken from the tour and, possibly, the recording sessions.

The documentary has all sorts of interesting and funny insights into the production of the album, as well as insights into Springsteen himself. The concert DVD has shoddy picture, which is to be expected, but the sound quality and the quality of the performance itself more than make up for it. The picture booklet seems almost perfunctory, an afterthought, but even still, there are some interesting shots in it. And, again, the remastered audio will only sound different if you've got good headphones or speakers to begin with, but if you have that, it's wonderful.

If you're a fan, if you like good documentaries, or if you like a good concert on DVD, get this album. If you just want the songs and you're not an audiophile, just pick up the cheaper, non-30th Anniversary CD (which I don't believe was remastered, but I may be wrong).

5 out of 5 stars Great album and package.......2007-04-29

This is great stuff. The original album needs no introduction every track is a winner - its a 5 star album. From Thunder Road to Jungleland via Backstreets this is one of the great Springsteen albums. Perhaps what make this album standout from other Springsteen albums is its epic scale. This isn't prog-rock though, despite the length of some of the tracks. As I think Springsteen once said, he was trying to capture the drive of the Rolling Stones (at there early 70's peak), with the voice of Roy Orbison, and the production of Phil Spector. An ambitious combination, but the result is worth it.
The documentary DVD is interesting, but you may only watch it once - however documentaries are very subjective and what I found uninteresting you may love.
The concert DVD as other people have said is a bit dark! However, the performances are excellent, the E Street band are on fire, and I found it enthralling to see (or not!) Bruce and the band 30 years ago performing with such passion.
If you haven't already got Born to Run you should buy this, if you have, do what I did and get as a birthday present.
Urinetown (2001 Original Off-Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Urinetown (2001 Original Off-Broadway Cast)
John Cullum , Mark Hollmann , Danny Marcus , and Hunter Foster
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ASIN: B00005LZR8
Release Date: 2001-08-07

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Too Much Exposition
  3. Urinetown
  4. It's A Privilege To Pee
  5. Mr. Cladwell
  6. Cop Song
  7. Follow Your Heart
  8. Look At The Sky
  9. Don't Be The Bunny
  10. Act One Finale
  11. What Is Urinetown?
  12. Snuff That Girl
  13. Run, Freedom, Run!
  14. Why Did I Listen To That Man?
  15. Tell Her I Love Her
  16. We're Not Sorry
  17. We're Not Sorry (reprise)
  18. I See A River

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"How about a bad title?" wonders Spencer Kayden's Little Sally in "Too Much Exposition." "That could kill a show pretty good." It's a tribute to the skill deployed by the Urinetown creative team (Mark Hollman, music and lyrics; Greg Kotis, book and lyrics) that its title doesn't kill the show. Set in a near-future in which water depletion has led to a ban on private toilets, this may be the only musical in history in which one of the leads makes a fortune on pee. But the show (which originated Off-Broadway before graduating to the big league) limits its subversive intent to subject matter and is refreshingly classic in approach and structure--think Weill-meets-Lewis Carroll. Backed by a small ensemble, the cast (with John Cullum in a turn nothing short of brilliant as the evil urinal magnate) has a field day with Kotis and Hollman's frequently hilarious score. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Amazing Find.......2007-04-03

I just recently discovered this gem of a musical. It's a stand out show with a unique touch. If heard a few outside musicals (The Rocky Horror Show, Hedwig and the Angry Inch...) but this one stands out from them. The music is amazing, the lyrics are creative, and the humor is ripe.

With a chamber music-esque overture, the tone is set. 'Too Much Exposition' is a great introduction to Urinetown (the musical). Officer Lockstock addresses the audience about what they should expect from the show. Little Sally wants to let the audience in on the water shortage but Lockstock stops her. ("You're too young to understand it now, but nothing can kill a show like too much exposition." "How 'bout bad subject matter? Or a bad title, even? That could kill a show pretty good.")

I've read what others have written: you don't get the whole humor of the show unless you've seen it. I haven't seen it, but this recording is enough to get me see it. (That is, if a production nearby, even a high school production, is put on.)

The songs that I find myself listening to over and over are:

Too Much Exposition (not really a song, but still...)
Urinetown
It's A Privilage to Pee
Mr. Cladwell (a wonderfully sweet villain song)
Cop Song (a wonderfully fun villain song)
Follow Your Heart
Don't Be the Bunny
Act 1 Finale
What Is Urinetown?
Run, Freedome, Run!
Why Did I Listen to That Man?
We're Not Sorry (a great 20's sound, reminds me of 'Chicago')
I See A River (I really love this song... the feeling gotten across, before Lockstock comes out to comment, is 'Oh, everything is going to be okay', but Lockstock informs us that all is NOT well)

With a cry of "Hail Mathus!" the show ends. I just have to listen again, after making a trip to the bathroom.

5 out of 5 stars Urinetown the Musical.......2007-03-10

This CD has all the songs from the show. The show is great and this rendition is about the best.

3 out of 5 stars Not for Everyone.......2006-12-28

This musical is a great piece for the 21st century no doubt, that being said it takes some getting used to. The musical cannot be taken at face value, there are lots of things happening under the surface and it takes some bites at things musical theater doesn't usually take, like itself. On the surface it is strange, and not really something people would listen to over and over. However, once you figure it out, it's fun to listen to it again to find all the things that are really going on. It is very funny, and says some good things about the current state of the world. For musical theater fans this is questionable, if you just like the toe-tapping happy go lucky feel, this isn't it. But if you like the social commentary that goes along with that toe tapping, this is a must. NOT FOR FIRST TIME BROADWAY LISTNERS. Favorite Song: "Look at the Sky"

5 out of 5 stars "DON'T BE THE BUNNY!".......2006-12-04

My son, a high school senior, told me his first show of this year's theatrical season was going to be "Urinetown". My response was something like ... No, really, what shows are you doing this year? Then he brought home a recording of it, and I was hooked right away by the lyrics. Over the years my son has been involved in many performances, but he and the rest of the cast had a real blast preparing for, and performing, this show! He wanted Lockstock, but was cast as Cladwell ... Owned it ... Loved it!
I am no Broadway expert by any stretch of the definition, but this show is wonderfully entertaining! You will see (and hear) snippets from other shows, you will pick up on some of even the more subtle stabs at musicals as a whole, you will groan, you will laugh and you will enjoy ... But only if you try not to take it too seriously.
Get past the title (in this case I certainly think it did not "...kill a show pretty good"), relax, and be entertained. And for goodness sake, if you have a chance to see it performed live, do so! A musical that pokes fun at itself? Yes, a refreshing departure from the norm, and worth the price of admission.

5 out of 5 stars Now my favorite CD, EVER!.......2006-10-03

After reading Urinetown (never having seen it), I wondered what on earth it sounded like. Most of the book is just lyrics, and I had no idea what they sounded like. When I finally listened to the music, I found an incredibly complex, catchy, and moving CD.

The music isn't so much complex as it is creative and works with the lyrics. Keep in mind this is a comedy, but this comedy does have soaring melodies and very great simulataneous singing moments (I can't remember what that is specifically called, but think of "Tonight Reprise" from West Side Story). These songs not only entertained me, it moved the story along.

My favorite song is "Why Did I Listen to that Man?" as it is the song where everything comes together and reaches the climax (both in story-line and musically). However, I have a soft spot for every Cladwell song (and I haven't found a person yet who doesn't love "Don't Be the Bunny) as well as every song. What's best about this musical is the range of genres (but not so much as one would find in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat).

The cast is truly talented and can perform these songs. It's a very strong recording for what I feel (after finally getting to see it) is the best contemporary musical to date. Not only will your sides split, but you'll learn something too. Best of all, it's a musical for everyone. Unlike other equally hilarious comedies (*cough*The Producers*cough*), Urinetown never relies on "unappropriate" and "adult" material to deliver laughs, although you will have to get over the "really awful title."
The Very Best of The Irish Tenors
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Irish at it's best.
  • Irish Magic
  • Just got your Kleenex
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  • The Very Best of the Irish Tenors is just that!
The Very Best of The Irish Tenors
The Irish Tenors
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ASIN: B000069JJ6
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

  1. Toora Loora Looral
  2. Will Ye Go Lassie Go
  3. Spanish Lady
  4. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
  5. Percy French Medley: Phil The Fluther's Ball, Come Back Paddy Reilly, The Lay Of The West Clare Reailway, Are Ye Right There Michael?
  6. Amazing Grace
  7. Nearer My God To Thee
  8. Danny Boy
  9. Fields of Athenry
  10. Only The River Runs Free
  11. Molly Malone
  12. Last Rose of Summer
  13. She Moved Through the Fair
  14. Maggie
  15. New Medley (combination of the 2 medleys

Product Description

1. Toora Loora Looral
2. Will Ye Go Lassie Go
3. Spanish Lady
4. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
5. Percy French Medley: Phil The Fluther's Ball, Come Back Paddy Reilly, The Lay Of The West Clare Railway - Are Ye Right There Michael?
6. Amazing Grace
7. Nearer My God To Thee
8. Danny Boy
9. Fields Of Athenry
10. Only The River Runs Free
11. Molly Malone
12. Last Rose Of Summer
13. She Moved Through The Fair
14. Maggie
15. New Medley (Combination of the 2 medleys)

Format: CD

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In the short time since they grouped together a few years ago to form their sensationally successful trio, the Irish Tenors have already put out an impressive array of recordings and DVDs, including some bona fide gooseflesh-inducing live concert performances. So, if you still have the enviable pleasure of discovering these amazing vocalists--or want to turn a friend on to their musical charms--this compilation CD will do the trick nicely. It brings together such classics as "Danny Boy," "Toora Loora Looral," "Last Rose of Summer," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" (featuring John McDermott)--all rendered with the kind of passionate, heartfelt, and harmonious crooning that is their signature style, whether they're singing as an ensemble or as highlighted soloists. And even if you have the complete Irish Tenors, this anthology includes several numbers not found on their previously released CDs. Hard to think of a sweeter treat for a fan of singing too good to ever go out of fashion. --Sarah Chin

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Irish at it's best........2007-05-07

This album is really the number two album from this trio. It is very good and well worth the investment. The five star album by The Irish Tenors would have to be Heritage. Both albums rate high in my book.

5 out of 5 stars Irish Magic.......2006-08-21

This is my first CD of the Irish Tenors. And what a joy! I played it as soon as it arrived. I like the blend of their voices,the passion and enthusiasm they bring to this CD. What I find is a real treat is the words to all the songs are in the booklet.I love this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Just got your Kleenex.......2005-12-25

I suggest a box of Kleenex for each person in the room when you play this CD or VHS recording. Mom won't let me play it anymore because she...well, you know what I mean.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2005-12-12

When it's cold and frightful here, I play The BOYZ!

So wonderful. So much fun.

Up here in backwash Maine, there ain't much, believe me. But these guys are great. Sincere, care about what they're doing, true artists.

Ah, to go to Ireland again. Well, not unless the price of natural gas recedes!

5 out of 5 stars The Very Best of the Irish Tenors is just that!.......2005-01-22

This recording is wonderful. Ronan's "last Rose of summer" is unique, the Percy French medley shows all three in great voice, Finbar's Maggie is wonderful and the laurels have to go to Anthony for his magnificent rendition of "She moved through the fair", wow!!!!

Well worth buying.

Isaac Chute
RUN TO CADENCE WITH THE U.S. MARINES VOL. 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great
  • Not just for Jarheads
  • Up in the morning with the rising sun...
  • Motivation
  • OOHRAH
RUN TO CADENCE WITH THE U.S. MARINES VOL. 2

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005OA4Z
Release Date: 1998-01-01

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-06-01

It's a very good album of cadence. Though, tracks 15-19 are incorrectly titled.

Get the other albums to complete your cadence needs. They total 87 tracks. It's very nice for people who want to learn a few new cadence. Sure, people may think you're a bit off if you listen to it in your car on an 8 hour drive and know all the words, but hey.

4 out of 5 stars Not just for Jarheads.......2007-02-12

On active duty, I could run long distances calling cadences to control speed and breathing. I purchased this CD along w/#1 for over an hour of cadences on my Ipod. Some of the cadences are tame, some of the callers are weak, but the majority of them bring back mostly good memories, and help the time pass on the treadmill. These are running at about an 8 minute pace, you can run faster if you like (so far not an issue for this former Marine!)

5 out of 5 stars Up in the morning with the rising sun..........2007-01-19

This CD brings back memories that help me to slip the bonds of the here and now, enabling a spirited run. Even after a run, the continued cadence makes for a motivational cool down. The rhythm and words bring me back to my time in the land that God forgot.

5 out of 5 stars Motivation.......2002-11-14

Need motivation to get off your butts and run. Here it is. As you sing cadence along with The Marines, you will forget about the pain of the run and do what you need to do.

5 out of 5 stars OOHRAH.......2002-06-19

MOTIVATES ME EVERY MORNING BEFORE I GO PT.SEMPER FIDELES USMC!
Walk -- Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Another Best Of
  • Walk--Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures
  • The VENTURES, what can I say?!?!?!
  • Thru the Past Looking for the Sounds of Future
  • Not Bad, But Doesn't Seem To Age Well
Walk -- Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures
The Ventures
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DRAT
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

  1. Walk Don't Run
  2. No Trespassing
  3. Perfidia
  4. Ram-Bunk-Shush
  5. Lullaby Of The Leaves
  6. Yellow Jacket
  7. Driving Guitars (Ventures Twist)
  8. Road Runner
  9. Twiste
  10. Spudnik (Surf Rider)
  11. Night Drive
  12. The 2000 Pound Bee (Part 1 & 2)
  13. The Savage
  14. Moon Child
  15. Journey To The Stars
  16. Fugitive
  17. Walk-Don't Run '64
  18. Pedal Pusher
  19. Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
  20. Diamond head
  21. Action Plus
  22. Dick Tracy
  23. Flights Of Fantasy
  24. Underground Fire
  25. Hawaii Five-O
  26. The Ventures' ' Rocketing Rhythms' Interview
  27. The Ventures' Twist Party Vol. 2 - Radio Spot
  28. Underground Fire - Radio Spot
  29. Hawaii Five-O- Radio Spot

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Another Best Of .......2007-06-20

For some artists it is relatively easy to list a best of collection but not so The Ventures. Don't get me wrong this is an excellent album and is well worth a look but I am not sure it is a better "best of" than a few of their other "best of" albums.

4 out of 5 stars Walk--Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures.......2007-05-20

The new versions of the songs not as good as the Original ones

5 out of 5 stars The VENTURES, what can I say?!?!?!.......2006-12-16

The best instrumental band of all time! They've gotta be! And they're still around! Well, what's cool about them is that on these recordings, their drummer, Mel Taylor, has just made it in my Top 5 drummers of all times! Well, after he died, his son took over the drummer duties for the Ventures!

This collection is basically songs from the 60's that made the Ventures what they are, THE BEST at what they do!

This is probably the best collection of their songs that you can get. It's set at a great price as well!

5 out of 5 stars Thru the Past Looking for the Sounds of Future .......2006-07-19

Long, long years ago I listened this beautiful sounds.
It's very nice to can meet the future thru the magic of past!!!

4 out of 5 stars Not Bad, But Doesn't Seem To Age Well.......2006-06-21

I am being generous with 4 stars. It seems to me that the music sounds dated and doesn't age well. Not particularly interesting with so much other instrumental music to choose from. Also, the curse of any "best of" album is that there is always going to be something missing that someone thinks should be on there. Wasn't Pipeline a big, big Ventures hit? Also Telstar was quite popular too. Those are the only two Ventures songs that I recall getting consistent radio play, but perhaps I just missed hearing a lot of the other songs. Still, the album seems incomplete without Pipeline. Some of the songs are more interesting and innovative than others, which is why this probably deserves 4 stars.
Run To Cadence With The U.S. Marines vol.1
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sounds great.
  • Get up, get up, get out of the rack!
  • Awesome
  • Great to run with
  • Great for Increasing Speed & Motivation
Run To Cadence With The U.S. Marines vol.1

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ASIN: B00005O3W3
Release Date: 1998-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Gimme That O' Marine Corps Spirit
  2. Marine Corps Colors
  3. Lift Your Head & Hold It High
  4. I Got A Girl In A Mississippi Town
  5. Mama And Papa Were Laying In Bed
  6. Everywhere We Go
  7. Jody, Jody, 6'4"
  8. My Grandaddy
  9. My Grandmother
  10. Listen To The Rhythm Of The Tiny, Tiny Feet
  11. Here We Go -- All The Way
  12. I Love Working For Uncle Sam
  13. Left, Left, Left, Right, Left
  14. Pass To The Right And Cover Down
  15. Marine Corps -- Oh Yeah
  16. Mota, Mota, Got A Lot Of Motivation
  17. Recon Rangers, Life Of Danger
  18. The Motivated Left Foot
  19. Ain't No Use In Looking Back
  20. I Don't Know, But I've Been Told
  21. Give Me That Old Marine Corps Spirit
  22. If I Die In A Combat Zone
  23. I Had A Girl Down In New Orleans
  24. Listen To The Rhythm
  25. Up In The Morning
  26. If You Want It, You've Got To Earn It
  27. I Want To Be A Recon Ranger
  28. Ain't No Use Looking Down
  29. Five Miles -- Easy Run
  30. What Are You Going Do When You Get Back

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sounds great........2007-03-09

This makes my runs seem alot shorter. I am a former Marine, so on my runs the CD really takes me back to the good days. It makes running alot easier/smother.

5 out of 5 stars Get up, get up, get out of the rack! .......2007-01-19

I initially had this on a cassette tape that has long since worn out. With the advent of digital music, this CD will last long after I'm gone. I couldn't be happier with the memories and motivation the content provides; my wife chose an outstanding gift! For those that served and those that didn't, this CD will spark a fire that will have you humming long after cool down and shower.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2007-01-18

My son, a poolie with the M.C., is totally motivated every time he listens to this CD. He was just promoted to squad leader and now is learning cadences (from the CD) to use during PT. He loves it.

5 out of 5 stars Great to run with.......2007-01-13

Great songs for your mp3 player as you hit the pavement.

4 out of 5 stars Great for Increasing Speed & Motivation.......2006-11-07

I'd never run to cadence before, so I got this CD to try it out. It's really helped increase my speed and keep me motivated on runs. Catchy tunes. My only complaint is the transition between songs is sometimes choppy and slow but it is a great CD. I recommend it.

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