Ally

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6. The Seven Doors
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8. Vessel

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The album's title "Ally"(AL-lie) is taken from the Toltec wisdom tradition. The reason I chose it came from a book on the medicinal use of plants, which defined the ally as "a bridge to help the seeker navigate the other." To harness this power sonically is why I compose music. No other form of art has the same power to alter the minds, and accordingly the realities of the people exposed to it. Within composition, broadcasting of well-made recordings, and ultimately live performances, the influential power over listeners to positively re-dream their future life is without match." -Michael Hewett

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Songs From Ally McBeal Featuring Vonda Shepard (Television Series)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • cd order
  • Boring Covers but The Few Originals Merit 2 Stars!,
  • Fond remembrances
  • VERY GOOD!
  • Wow, truely is a must have soundtrack!!!
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ASIN: B000006O8D
Release Date: 1998-05-05

Tracks:

  1. Searchin' My Soul
  2. Ask The Lonely
  3. Walk Away Renee
  4. Hooked On A Feeling
  5. You Belong To Me
  6. The Wildest Times Of The World
  7. Someone You Use
  8. The End Of The World
  9. Tell Him
  10. Neighborhood
  11. Will You Marry Me?
  12. It's In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)
  13. I Only Want To Be With You
  14. Maryland

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Like most "overnight sensations," Vonda Shepard had been slogging away for quite a spell--more than a decade's worth of touring and three previous albums, to be precise--before getting to grab the brass ring via the hit TV show Ally McBeal. This disc reprises most of the cover songs Shepard performed during the series' first year, from the ubiquitous "Hooked on a Feeling" to a lovely reading of the '60s nugget "Walk Away Renee." But to Shepard's credit, the smattering of originals don't suffer too much in comparison: In fact, her "Searchin' My Soul" is one of the album's strongest moments. --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars cd order.......2006-03-23

excellent CD. I had this CD once before and lost it in a divorce. Amazon was the only place I could find to replace it.

2 out of 5 stars Boring Covers but The Few Originals Merit 2 Stars!,.......2006-03-12

From the point of view that this album does indeed contain the tracks that come from the Ally McBeal TV series, this album doesn't disappoint, however, from the point of view that the covers are very inferior renditions of the original, this album makes for very boring listening indeed. If you are going to cover somebody else's work, you should either do it very differently or a lot better than the original. Vonda does neither here but to her credit, the first track which is an original, "Searchin' My Soul" is the best track on the album and is the sole redeeming factor overall. Get this only if you want a souvenir or a memento of what you liked about the tv series but not if you are looking for a great music album.

4 out of 5 stars Fond remembrances.......2004-01-01

I am more convinced than ever that the sages had it all wrong -it's not absence but music that makes the heart grow fonder. At least that's the case with this album, where these familiar oldies are given new life by Vonda Shepard. It's not far from the truth to say that Vonda and her music are as integral to the show as the romances, lawyers, trials and tribulations. "The End of the World" was a great rendition that perfectly caught the heartbreak the words implied. Good collection.

5 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD!.......2003-11-20

That album is great... And premits us to see how Vonda Shepard is talented and how her voice is Wonderful!
She's a marevelous singer/songwriter!
And God, She's so good on stage... It's very great to see her in concert! She's not (as someone said) a simple singer on a bar. She's really talented and really can sing! See her live... You'll see. She really can sing and can make people feeling good during her shows! She's even better live than on the CDs. You'll see when you got the LIVE ALBUM (will probably come out next spring!)
Enjoy her works... (Her solo albums: It's Good Eve, By 7:30, Chinatown!!)

5 out of 5 stars Wow, truely is a must have soundtrack!!!.......2003-08-26

for all you ally fans, and not-fans as well, you must get this c.d!!!

it's so great... it has all the great songs from the show with a touch of country style, flavoured with really tender rock. and Vonda has such a rich, real, beautiful voice that just melts me away...

once you play it you automatically remember the good days of the show, and the feeling is so good..

the album starts off with the great intro to the show: "seaching my soul" which lifts my spirit every day! after that comes the great tracks: "just ask the lonely", "walk away renee" , "hooked on a feeling".

the great remakes ofcoures are "the end of the world" , "in his kiss" and the wonderful "tell him".

simply is a must have!

buy/bye now... (-:
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Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Collection of Introspective originals and covers from Vonda
  • As Good As The First One
 Heart And Soul: New Songs From Ally McBeal Featuring Vonda Shepard (Television Series)
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ASIN: B00002MZ3U
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

  1. Read Your Mind
  2. 100 Tears Away
  3. Someday We'll Be Together
  4. To Sir, With Love (with Al Green)
  5. Sweet Inspiration
  6. Crying
  7. Vincent (Starry Starry Night)
  8. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
  9. World Without Love
  10. Confetti
  11. Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow (with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls)
  12. This Is Crazy Now
  13. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
  14. I Know Him By Heart

Amazon.com

It's got to be a bit strange for Vonda Shepard. This is her album--she sings and writes the songs--and yet she takes second billing to the TV show that features her as the singer in the unnamed bar. Granted, Shepard had released many solo albums on her own before Ally made her a known commodity, and the songs here are geared to mirror Ms. McBeal's many moods. Here, Shepard is helped out by an impressive cast. Her backing band includes drummer Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello), bassist Davey Faragher (Cracker), and guitarist Val McCallum (Peter Gabriel), and her guest vocalists include the Reverend Al Green for a stunning duet on Lulu's To Sir, with Love," and the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers on "Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow." Rounding out the anthemic originals are covers of Don McLean's "Vincent," Peter & Gordon's "World Without Love," and the Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart of Mine" that unfortunately serve to insinuate that Shepard is not a singer-songwriter but merely a cover girl. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars absolutely 5 stars.......2003-09-21

I've always loved this cd - I've always loved the music on Ally McBeal. Recently, I had a beach party - this cd was on my mix - random - everyone went wild! What is this???? Now I've bought 10 copies for all my friends because they love it as much as I do. Vonda Shepard's voice and rhythm are absolutely awesome-what a perfect mix of voice and music. Thank you, Vonda!

5 out of 5 stars An Emotional Experience In Song.......2003-03-15

This is, without question, the greatest compilation of songs from David E. Kelley's "Ally Mcbeal". Songs taken from the third season, a pivotal season because Billy (played by Gil Bellows) dies of a heartattack. It is a time of great heartache and crisis in Ally Mcbeal's life. The romantic disillusion and overwhelming sadness truly makes quality music. Perhaps a lot of music listeners dislike sentimentality, and melancholia, but a lot of great songs in the twentieth century have been tinged with sorrow- Motown made various songs of heartbreak, Dan Mclean, Roy Orbison and various other artists. Grief and sorrow is a part of human nature and real life.

Ally Mcbeal's melancholia seems most poignant in the song "100 Tears Away" but perhaps most powerful in "Crying." These classic songs of woe are sung impressively by the very talented Vonda Shepard. Don Mclean's "Starry Night" is genuinely moving. All the songs are Vonda Shepard renditions, with a few ensemble help. But the sad magic of the show comes alive, making a vivid, lasting impression. This cd was a great way for myself to purge in my own sorrow- my heart was broken in an unsuccessful romantic relationship. Perfect for indulging in sadness (but only to overcome the sadness) are the songs "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted", "Baby Don't You Break My Heart Slow" "This Is Crazy Now" and "I Know Him By Heart.".

5 out of 5 stars Collection of Introspective originals and covers from Vonda.......2002-05-27

This is a great collection sung by a relatively unknown singer. Her songwriting is highly commendable on "100 Tears Away" (one of the best songs on this album) and "Baby Don't You Break My Heart Slow". Covers like "Crying", "Sweet InSpiration", "To Sir, With Love" and "Vincent" are also highly listenable. What strikes me is her strong voice and ability to sing a song almost better than the original. She is definately refreshing and I am so sad that we won't be able to witness her artistry on "Alley" anymore, since it has just been announced it is canceled. Get this record and you won't be dissapointed, something to listen to on a cold winter night or just driving down a highway. I am so glad I took a chance on this recording.

Golden 5:
1) 100 Tears Away
2) Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow
3) Vincent
4) To Sir, with love
5) This Old Heart Of Mine

5 out of 5 stars Collection of Introspective originals and covers from Vonda.......2002-05-27

This is a great collection sung by a relatively unknown singer. Her songwriting is highly commendable on "100 Tears Away" (one of the best songs on this album) and "Baby Don't You Break My Heart Slow". Covers like "Crying", "Sweet InSpiration", "To Sir, With Love" and "Vincent" are also highly listenable. What strikes me is her strong voice and ability to sing a song almost better than the original. She is definately refreshing and I am so sad that we won't be able to witness her artistry on "Alley" anymore, since it has just been announced it is canceled. Get this record and you won't be dissapointed, something to listen to on a cold winter night or just driving down a highway. I am so glad I took a chance on this recording.

Golden 5:
1) 100 Tears Away
2) Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow
3) Vincent
4) To Sir, with love
5) This Old Heart Of Mine

4 out of 5 stars As Good As The First One.......2002-02-07

After the success of their first release, the makers of Ally McBeal have released a second album featuring the fabulous Vonda Shepard performing songs from the hit TV show. Like the first album, this new release contains covers of many old favorites like "Someday We'll Be Together," "Crying," "World Without Love," and "This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)". She also does a cover of "Vincent," but the third verse of the song is, sadly, missing. Also, like the first album, it contains songs written by Shepard: "100 Tears Away," about finding happiness through sadness, "Read Your Mind," a rather unextraordinary song about wondering what's in a lover's mind, "Confetti," about "children of elite trying to be street" in an attempt to be heard, and "This Is Crazy Now," about filling an empty space created by the loss of a friend. I'm not as big a fan of the songs that Shepard writes herself, but I do enjoy her renditions of "oldies" songs.

Unlike the first album, which was exclusively Shepard, this album has a couple of fantastic duets. Shepard teams up with Al Green for a fun rendition of "To Sir, With Love," with the lyrics changed to "to you, with love" for the duet. Shepard is joined by Emily Saliers (the Indigo Girls) for a wonderful duet of "Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow" written by Shepard. It is an emotional ballad and is, without a doubt, my favorite song on this album. The liner notes contain complete lyrics, and have many more pictures of the cast and of Shepard. This is another great album with talented singers, backup musicians, and background vocalists. If you weren't a fan of the first album, you probably won't like this one any better. However, if you are a fan of the music you hear on the show, or a fan of Vonda Shepard, you will most likely enjoy this album.
Ally McBeal: For Once in My Life Featuring Vonda Shepard
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good grooves, chill and enjoy
  • Great CD, especially for Ally McBeal fans!!
  • If you like Ally you'll love this one
  • OOOH!! Robert Downey Jr!
  • The Music With Everything
 Ally McBeal: For Once in My Life Featuring Vonda Shepard
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ASIN: B00005B2VB
Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

  1. For Once In My Life - Vonda Shepard
  2. Home Again - Vonda Shepard
  3. Don't Think Twice It's Alright - Vonda Shepard
  4. Chances Are - Vonda Shepard and Robert Downey Jr.
  5. Every Breath You Take - Robert Downey Jr. and Sting
  6. You And Me - Vonda Shepard
  7. Snakes - Robert Downey Jr.
  8. Reason To Believe - Vonda Shepard
  9. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Al Green
  10. When The Heartache Is Over - Tina Turner
  11. You're the First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White
  12. Love Is Alive - Anastacia and Vonda Shepard
  13. Alone Again (Naturally) - Vonda Shepard
  14. Can We Still Be Friends - Vonda Shepard

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On this third installment of the Ally McBeal soundtracks series, featured performer Vonda Shepard delivers another solid collection of emotive blues- and country-inflected power ballads. The surprises here are the three tracks sung by the TV show's guest thespian Robert Downey Jr. If this soundtrack was intended to be a star vehicle, it's a jalopy. Downey's contrived rasp, hardened vocals, and awkward phrasing fail to impress (proving that the elongating line of talented actors with musical aspirations should confine their singing fantasies to the shower). On his dumbed-down duet with Sting on the Police classic "Every Breath You Take," Downey sounds like he's straining to emulate Sting, and Sting approaches the song as a walk-through. Fortunately, Barry White's mirror-ball hit "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" and Tina Turner's anthemic "When the Heartache Is Over" provide some much-needed uptempo relief from the album's sluggish middle section. The collection heads home with Shepard and label newbie Anastacia covering Gary Wright's "Love Is Alive" in dance-floor-lite funk (although it suffers the unfortunate coincidence of being released in proximity to Joan Osborne's superior rendition from One Night at McCool's). The CD closes with Shepard's well-orchestrated interpretation of Todd Rundgren's "Can We Still Be Friends," and Ally McBeal fans, despite the Downey debacle, should be able to answer affirmatively with little hesitation. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good grooves, chill and enjoy.......2004-08-22

I enjoyed this cd more than I thought I would - not being that much of an Ally McBeal fan. Vonda Shepard has an impressive voice and Robert Downey Jr was surprisingly good also! Al Green, Sting and Tina Turner topped it off perfectly. Good kick back and chill music.

4 out of 5 stars Great CD, especially for Ally McBeal fans!!.......2004-01-03

I really liked the songs on this CD as they relate to the show Ally McBeal of which I was a big fan.

I think Robert Downey Jr. is extremely talented musically and wish he would make his own CD. He has showcased his talent in many of his films and plays musical instruments and writes music as well. He has joined Elton John in concert recently. I think he doesn't get enough credit for his abilities both as an actor and a singer.

This CD is great, especially to Ally McBeal fans as I can picture scenes from the show when I hear the songs and it is like reliving some of the great episodes.

4 out of 5 stars If you like Ally you'll love this one.......2004-01-01

It is impossible to listen to these songs without recalling the various episodes in which they were featured. That, of course, is one of the mysterious qualities of music - the evocation of past time, places and events. This really is a good collection of songs, especially from the bitter-sweet entry/exit of Robert Downey, Jr.

I disagree with the Amazon.com reviewer who criticized the performance of both Downey and Sting. I thought them both magnificent. It was quickly apparent that Downey was not a professional singer but the attempt was valiant and almost heroic. I think of all the action that occurred in that bar, how integral it was to the storyline. It was more important than the office in many ways. Barry White and Al Green shined in their solos performances but it is Vonda who carries the day, she being a star unto herself. Great album.

5 out of 5 stars OOOH!! Robert Downey Jr!.......2003-04-12

The duet with Robert Downey Jr. is divine! The rest of the CD isn't bad either! Great gift for any Ally lover.

5 out of 5 stars The Music With Everything.......2003-03-15

David E. Kelley's hit Fox show, "Ally Mcbeal" had everything- romance, heartbreak, comedy, life lessons, joy and sorrow. It was a very human show, a realistic show for all the computer generated illusions and fantasy sequences. The show itself could have been a Broadway musical, for it was brought to life by songs and expressive music of a wide range of emotions. In its fourth season, Ally Mcbeal experienced her second love- with actor Robert Downey Jr. character Larry Paul. Ally and Larry's love was witty, warm but not without its conflict. Larry was previously married and with a daughter and eventually, his life runs a different course and he leaves Ally. The music in this compilation perfectly expresses the experience.

Vonda Shepard, as always, stars in her brilliant renditions of classics and her singing voice is incredibly moving, touching and sentimental, appropriate background music for a show like Ally Mcbeal. She perfectly brings home "For Once In My Life", "Home Again" and "You and Me". Robert Downey Jr has a duet with Sting in "Every Breath You Take", which although with a few flaws, can still impress. Robert Downey Jr himself has a terrific singing voice and manages to dazzle us with "Chances Are". Al Green sings a moving "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart". Tina Turner raises the roof with a sensational "When The Heartache Is Over" and Barry White does the same with "You're My First, My Last, My Everything". But perhaps the most moving of all the songs in the compilation is Vonda Shepard sining "Alone Again Naturally", which begins with a melancholic string section and then becomes a song of woe and pathos, reaching a climax in her lines "There are more hearts broken in this world than can be mended." The show is alive again with all its emotions and ups and downs.
Ally McBeal: A Very Ally Christmas
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent for Christmas time
  • River
  • Just what I was looking for
  • Outstanding!
  • Merry Christmas from Ally & Friends
 Ally McBeal: A Very Ally Christmas
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ASIN: B000050HV4
Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

  1. This Christmas
  2. The Man With The Bag
  3. Please Come Home For Christmas
  4. Silver Bells
  5. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
  6. Winter Wonderland - Macy Gray
  7. Run, Rudolph, Run - Jane Krakowski
  8. Santa Claus Got Stuck In My Chimney - Lisa Nicole Carson
  9. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jane Krakowski
  10. Santa Baby - Calista Flockhart
  11. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  12. River - Robert Downey, Jr
  13. White Christmas - Robert Downey, Jr/Vonda Shepard
  14. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve

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Ally McBeal has dominated television for three years, so why not a Christmas album for fans who number 20 million or more? Truth be told, this is really a Vonda Shepard record (she's Ally's TV singing voice), with a little help from the McBeal cast, including Ally (née Calista Flockhart), who successfully tries on Eartha Kitt's silly, sassy, seductive "Santa Baby." With 14 tracks and Macy Gray's distinctive "Winter Wonderland" included, the album covers lots of turf, as Shepard and company cover hymns and carols that are sparsely arranged and appealing for their soulful simplicity. Shepard's soprano talent continues to reveal its many riches. Here's a singer who's at home in a gut-bucket blues tune such as "Please Come Home for Christmas" and strolling down Broadway, joyfully swinging on "The Man with the Bag." Additional surprises include Shepard's duet with Robert Downey Jr. on "White Christmas" and Joni Mitchell's "River." Recommended. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent for Christmas time.......2007-01-20

I suggest it, it's a very special time generator, the Christmas time.

5 out of 5 stars River.......2007-01-19

I bought this for one song only - River by Robert Downey Jr. It was the only place I could find it, and it was perfect.

5 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for.......2007-01-11

This is a great party Xmas cd. Very festive and fun at the same time. The song that Robert Downey Jr. sings on this cd called River is the reason I bought it but I am glad I did as the rest of the cd is great also. Good buy and will be enjoyed even by those who don't/didn't like Ally McBeal.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2006-03-19

While Christmas shopping, this CD was being played in the store. My friends and I LOVED it! After purchasing it, I could not be happier! I find myself listening to it even after Christmas! It would be hard to choose my favorite song since each and every one is great. A wonderful addition to my Christmas CD collection!

5 out of 5 stars Merry Christmas from Ally & Friends.......2004-01-01

That's what this album really is - the show's gift to the audience. Who can forget the shy, embarrassed Ally with the sexy rendition of "Santa Baby" or the snow-covered streets in the episodes with Robert Downey, Jr. "White Christmas" was unexpectedly filled with pathos while "River" is an almost last hurrah. A few other artists appear but once again, Vonda Shepard saves the day. She carries the album just as she carries the show. Have yourself a Merry, Merry Christmas and buy this CD for someone you love...or for yourself.
Twin Sun
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Just a dream
  • what a gem of a cd to find
 Twin Sun
Cosmic Ally
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007LXV9Y
Release Date: 2005-01-18

Tracks:

  1. Just a Dream
  2. Paranoid
  3. Twin Sun (Novan K's Club Mix)
  4. Cloudy Perfume in the Wind
  5. Dear My Friend
  6. Cubic
  7. Fine Saturday
  8. Never
  9. D
  10. Be a Dolphin in the Rain
  11. Dear My Friend (Nevarakka Mix)
  12. Twin Sun (Cistrans Mix)
  13. Paranoid (Sheletershed's Schizophrenic Mix)

Album Description

A Different Drum is proud to present this club-music jewel, licensed from Korea. Cosmic Ally presents pounding dance beats with anthem-like synth melodies and beautiful female vocals. Mostly sung in Korean (with occasional touches of English), this release shows that Korea shouldn't be overlooked in the electronic music scene of the Western world. Whether you love epic trance, or you like the energy and intensity of futurepop, or you love vocal synthpop melodies, it's for you!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Just a dream.......2006-07-04

Trance music has become pretty predictable nowadays. There isn't anything that sounds remotely fresh or at least exciting. Thankfully A Different Drum records has been putting out some of the best trance music for the last couple of years. One of those artists is Cosmic Ally, who is from Korea. Cosmic Ally's music is a melodic blend of trance and synthpop. The songs are irresistably catchy and very dance friendly. The music often reminds me of ATB and 4 Strings. The beats share that familiar crisp synthesized beats that is usually heard on most trance albums. The lyrics are all sung in Korean but I like it that way. I think the Korean vocals gives the music a more interesting sound. The songs that really stood out with me were "Just a Dream", "Never", "Dear My Friend", and Nevarakka's mix of "Dear My Friend". The melodies were simply unfortgettable. They just stuck in my head. I will have to say that I wasn't fond of the remix of "Paranoid". I didn't like the melodies and the beats. Otherwise Cosmic Ally's "Twin Sun" is a fantastic trance cd. I found the dance beats and lyrics (even if I don't understand a lick of Korean) very uplifting.

5 out of 5 stars what a gem of a cd to find.......2005-03-06

What a steller album. Cosmic ally is one of those bright fresh trance/synthpop albums that are a delight to listen to from the first track on. There are no boring tracks on this album. The album is almost 74 minutes long and features 10 fabulous dance/trance tracks plus 3 remixes by the likes of nevarakka, cistrans, and sheletershed. Now here is the not too evident surprise. Most of the songs are in Korean. The nature of the music is such that you enjoy the music so much that the lyrics being in Korean isn't an issue. Todd Durrant @ a different drum has another hit album on his roster of greats. (as if there was any doubt). So pick this gem of a cd up and enjoy. If I had to pick a comparison, I would say this is kind of like ATB, or Sash.

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Songs from Ally McBeal
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    		Songs from Ally McBeal
    Vonda Shepard
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005JI1S
    Release Date: 2000-12-11

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    Album Description

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    Album Details

    Features Both Volume One and Volume Two of Vonda Shepard's Most Loved Ally Mcbeal Songs.
    Calling Out to You
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      		Calling Out to You
      Ally Kerr
      Manufacturer: Neon Tetra
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0009O7APA
      Release Date: 2005-06-20

      Tracks:

      1. Midst Of The Storm
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      5. Calling Out To You
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      12. Dream No.4365
      13. Future Mending

      Album Details

      One of the Fastest-rising Songwriters in Scotland after her Limited Edition 7" was Championed by John Peel. Melodious, Heartfelt, Beautiful, Sad and Quirky.
      Ally in the Sky
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        Bosco & Jorge
        Manufacturer: Caroline Distribution
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00009VGJ4
        Release Date: 2003-06-10
        Ally
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • A wide ranging sampler of Michael's styles.
        • Nice, Mike. ROCK ON...
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        Michael Hewett
        Manufacturer: The Orchard
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000AQKUOA
        Release Date: 2005-08-02

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        2. Maverick
        3. Supreme
        4. You Won't Let Anybody Down
        5. Cassiopeia
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        Product Description

        Michael Hewett is a graduate of Berklee College Of Music with a degree in performance. Michael currently performs in the hit Broadway musical "Wicked".

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars A wide ranging sampler of Michael's styles........2005-11-17

        A great overview of the many musical genres accessible to Michael. The recording is clean and well-produced. Performances are energetic and spontaneous. Michael performs on fingerstyle acoustic, slide, electric, and classical guitars. The compositions range from loopy, ethereal, alternative pieces to classical, and full-out rock gems. My personal favorites are The Seven Doors, a solo classical guitar piece reminiscent of Albeniz, and Tripura Sundari, a quirky, solo steel-string tour-de-force with a hauntingly beautiful melody.

        5 out of 5 stars Nice, Mike. ROCK ON..........2005-09-24

        This album is a pleasure thru and thru. Hewett has done an amazing job creating lush vivid textures that basically...kick ass.
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          		Ally Pally Paradiso (Live)
          Big Audio Dynamite II , Big Audio Dynamite , and Mick Jones
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B000R6Q7L8

          Product Description

          1991 ULTRA LIMITED EDITION, recorded live at The Paradiso in Amsterdam and The Alexandra Palace in London in 1990, and housed in a CARD STOCK PAPER picture sleeve, the tracks are:1. Ritual Ideas 2. Babe 3. Free 4. Messiahs Of The Milk Bar 5. City Lights 6. Situation No Win 7. All St.'s Rd 8. I'm On The Right Track 9. 1999 the catalogue number is: CSK 4271

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