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Simply Amazing - Highly Recommended
This, her debut album Mariah Carey, and Emotions are the best Mariah albums. This one is so amazing in particular. None of the songs are bad and she sings her heart out on them all. I could put this album on repeat and listen to it for hours. If you're wondering if you should buy it - do. It's an amazing album and really beings the best out of her and her voice. She isn't as glossy sounding as she is on her albums, but in a good way. You can hear the rawness of her voice and the soul in her voice much more and she lets go and sings passionately & sounds like she's having a lot of fun.
Perfect live
Man, well she's not like the rest when she's live she's live she sounds exactly the same. And the I'll Be there duet was just great. I strongly recomend this album.

MTV Unplugged EP (1992)
MTV Unplugged is Mariah's 1992 EP/album. It got #3 and spent 57 weeks on the Billboard Top 200. It's RIAA cert since its release is 3x Platinum. It includes the #1 hit I'll Be There, featuring Trey Lorenz. ... Read more

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A Great Live Album
Joni had a dream band backing her on this live recording: Jaco Pastorius (killer bass through and through), Pat Metheny (guitar), Michael Breacker (alto sax) and Don Alias (percussion).I own all of Joni's recordings and this one is one of the very best.

Jazz or Rock?
It doesn't matter. A great live recording featuring lot's of
Another Live Masterwork.
Joni's first live album, MILES OF AISLES, was a simple record of great live songs summing up her 1968-1974 work. But SHADOWS AND LIGHT is more like an intricate mosiac wonderfully woven to create an unforgettable concert experience for the listener, from the beautiful audio collage-esque Introduction and foward. One of the main differences is the amazingly delectable jazz band Joni plays with, providing riveting and muscular backups and solos on amazing pieces like "The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines" or "In France They Kiss On Main Street." It features mostly Joni's lesser known masterworks from THE HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS through her MINGUS eras, except for a dreary and subdued take on "Woodstock" and a brilliant jazz romp take on "Free Man In Paris"...which like many people have pointed out before, particularly takes on a whole new life on this recording, and definitely should have been included on the CD transfer, as well as the wonderful "Black Crow" and Don's Solo, which also got the shaft from the American CD version. (But it's definitely still worth it. The other amazing songs very much make up for the 3 omitted gems.) The greatly collective cover of the classic "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" is fun and wonderful. It also features a beautiful live version of the Charles Mingus classic "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" but with lyrics of course, like the one found on her gorgeous MINGUS tribute album released the year prior to this in 1979 shortly after Charles Mingus passed way. She also pays tribute to another jazz legend, Furry Lewis, on the achingly beautiful "Furry Sings The Blues" from HEJIRA, who passed away the year after this was released. The live version of "Coyote" found on here is so compelling that it was actually also featured on THE LAST WALTZ live compilation by The Band. This is a great listen for Joni fans as well as jazz fans who haven't heard Joni before, since it focuses on her heavily influenced jazz work from 1975-1979. And also, wonderfully congo influenced moments come with the bongo driven "Dreamland" as well as the delightful Don's Solo. On many songs like "Hejira", "Amelia", And "Edith And The Kingpin" Joni's voice is like a sweeping echo through time that is goosebump inducing. And of course Pat's Solo, and the version of the profound title track "Shadows And Light" is equally awe-inspiring. I really love everything about this album. Not only the timeless music, but the overall feel to it. I have a hard time decribing it. You feel like you're actually there standing in front of the stage, dancing along with everyone and the band in joy. All of it's elements blend, the music, the artwork, the packaging, the band, the song selection, to make such a perfect listen! You can hear the passion and drive of Joni and the band. There is not much crowd banter or talking as there was on MILES OF AISLES, because this record is very much focused on the flow of each song and constructing an unbreakable and boundless musical atmosphere that creates hypnotizing dreamscapes and glorious overtures, crescendos, and codas. But the enthusiastic crowd cheering them on in all their glory is enough for me. Oh what I would do just to be standing in that crowd shouting back 'God Must Be A Boogie Man!' at all the right parts along with everyone else in unison. (And of course revelling at the sight of legendary Jaco Pastorius on bass.) It shows what can happen when truly talented musicians join forces to created the universal language of music. Joni live in concert is an unforgettable and spellbinding journey that emerces the soul in joy with each blissful sound. As I said before, I have a difficult time capturing the esscence of this breathtaking gem with merely words. Take a listen and hear for yourself. ... Read more

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Two Unique Shows
These two concerts are quite different in their own way, but both are stellar examples of EJ at the top of his game. If you're a fan of his early material or wanting to check it out for the first time, this CD is worth it.

Elton Performing in his Hey Day
This album released in 1976 filled Elton's contract with Dick James Music, the company that discovered him and made him a star: the company that he had long since outgrown.
Fans can never be objective...
From the OBJECTIVE reviewer...Elton live is rarely good and expanding this to include the full London and New York concerts doesn't mean more is better, it's just more. ... Read more

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Paul McCartney's world tour of 1989-1990 was big news, and with good reason--after a decade that saw him lose much of his critical and commercial credibility, McCartney had plenty to prove. Backed by an ace band that included Robbie McIntosh of the Pretenders and Hamish Stuart of the Average White Band, McCartney reasserted his relevance on a nightly basis, reminding the world that he'd not only written some of the best songs of the last 30 years, but that he was still capable of rocking the hell out of them. This two-disc, 30-track souvenir of the tour (a single-disc, 17-track distillation was also released) may lean a little too heavily on songs from Read more

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Paul Mccartney all time best CD
I am a very big fan of Sir. Paul Mccartney, and I love his Tripping the Live Fantastic CD. I think it is second to his Wing's over America. I give this CD 5 Stars. Sir Paul has so many great songs on this CD. I really loved the way he remaked the song Coming Up with his drummer Chris. Thanks for letting me write a review on The Tripping the Live Fantastic.

Tripping the Live IS Fantastic
Back in the days before the internet when tickets were sold by lottery I had no chance in hell to see this tour, so I got this album as a consolation prize.At the time I treasured it.It is a great document of a live performance, moreso than "Back in the U.S.", which skips the interaction with the audience and song introductions.However, upon recent listening you can hear that Paul might not have been in the best voice.He is often horse, his voice breaks and is sometimes overpowered by Hamish doubling his vocals.It also would have been nice had Paul toured with a full brass section.Synthesizers just don't do justice to the arrangements on "Got to Get You into My Life" and so forth.It's a great set with great packaging, certainly the best live set Paul has released.Look for the song recorded in your hometown in the booklet.

Absolutely Fantastic
After a brief respite from touring, Paul McCartney launched a massive world tour to promote his 1989 album "Flowers In The Dirt". Many thought it was risky. However, it paid off handsomely: the tour was a massive success, both commercially and artistically. Soon after the tour was completed, the live album "Tripping The Live Fantastic" was released. Featuring two discs with a total of 30 live perfromances (a single disc, 17 track edition was also released), "Tripping The Live Fantastic" is supposed to serve as a memento for this amazing series of show. How does it serve us? Read on for the highlights and the lowpoints.
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Can't sing? Listen again!
The 2 people (or is it 1 double posting) on here who say George Michael can't sing are talking nonsense. OK, you're Queen fans and in your eyes and mine nobody can ever replace Freddy, fair enough, but to say George Michael can't sing is like saying Posh Spice CAN!! It's absurd. I am a massive fan of Queen and on the day of the Tribute Concert it became all too apparent that none of the artists performing could hold a candle to Freddy for sheer vocal ability and performance, then right near the end of the concert George Michael took to the stage. WOW!!! Is all I can say, he nailed it. George sang his butt off that day and you could see and sense the crowd at Wembley appreciating someone who could actually pull it off. They loved it, I loved it and if you don't own this CD you will love it too. This is a fine performance from a fine singer. End of story.

GM -The King is the Best!
King George is the Best - When we gotta pick a choice of the best of the best of Pop, it's George Michael vs the rest of the rest. Yeah, pick any single or an album of George Michael, it's the hazy, soft and the tempting, sensuous n seductive voice of George that is irresistible to listen. In this Five Live, Somebody to love - I love this song with the repeats somebody...somebody...and teaming up with live performance of Queen, Freddie Mercury classic Somebody to love is the perfect song ever I like. Papa was a rolling stone is yet another superb presentation even with the video and Lisa n George prove their excellence with the music beats behind blending to perfection duo. Killer is one number that I love apart from its theme n lyrics. I would say, for a diehard fan like me, George Michael is great listening and when Queen is a choice with GM, by all means, Freddie Mercury too, stand out great pleasure listening. Go for Five Live - A must collection for a GM Fan till you cross your fingers and await for George Michael's latest new single "An Easiest Affair - Here comes one for the ladies..I have yet to pick this one!

Decent, but not essential
This short E.P. of mostly live performances was mainly an effort to hold fans over in-between albums.Some live performances with Queen were included, including a powerful hit rendition of the Freddie Mercury classic "Somebody To Love" (#30 US) and a lovely cover of Queen's "These are the Days of Our Lives," performed as a duet with Lisa Stansfield.Michael also performs live renditions of Seal's "Killer"(#69 US), which segues into the Rolling Stones' "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," and a stark, stirring performance of Bob Telson's Oscar nominated "Calling You" (from the BAGDAD CAFE).Also included, for somewhat inexplicable reasons, is a brief snippet of Queen performing "Dear Friends" from it's SHEER HEART ATTACK album.There are enough interesting moments to make this a fine listen for Michael's fans, however, none of the covers top the originals and most listeners will be able to live without it.
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Jane Olivor's Melifluous Voice Is Timeless...
Jane Olivor's mellifluous voice is timeless and captivating and angelically majestic; unfortunately the production value of her live recording tracks of her 'cabaret' standards as well as some of her new songs incorporated in SAFE RETURN are disappointing.Why?For a gifted and unique singer as Ms. Olivor, I am surprised that a major investment firm or an extremely wealthy "benefactor" hadn't offered their support by investing/producing this particular live recording production CD by hiring a full orchestra such as The Chicago Symphony Orchestra or The Boston Symphony Orchestra, or whomever - to give Ms. Olivor a well deserved "icing on the cake" sound and quality that Ms. Olivor so richly deserves (Hint... Mr. David Foster? Mr. Richard Carpenter? - are you reading this?)Ms. Olivor deserves the best in production values because she is still in top notch vocal form along with an inherent centering of security and maturity to let us know that the show goes on - no matter what, and knows that we - her fans - will always adore her - no matter what.
The best cd ever
This ismust buy her voice is in rare form doent miss a note sings as beautifully as johnny mathis & barbra striesand put together shes has a aesome voice a once in a life of really recording. Best side of goodbye is awesome by her to.Every cd from 1979 to nowshows how she just gets better & better. georgebretzlaff@sbcglobal.net

I have to agree with Barbara Friedman on this....
The songs are classically Jane, but more so.She is too much more so. Ms Friedman noted a quick and breathless quality to the singer's phrases.I do hear that.To me, the songs do not flow in the mellow, sumptuous way Jane can so masterfully provide. The "body English" on her phrasing, on her words, is just too much.Give me EARLY Jane any time. ... Read more

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The Angel of the Night in Music!
This CD is the second Michael Crawford CD I have in addition to the original soundtrack of Phantom of the Opera. I have listened to the CD from beginning to end. I was in tears.. I laughed. I felt I knew all the songs, but in effect only some of them. I was feeling that the music lifted me up and took me directly live to that concert. This man had the power to take you in his hands and hold you to drag you down on your knees. I cannot put it down.. it goes with me in my car... I hum the songs alot. The man is simply a treasure you want to know in your lifetime. He can inspire you beyond anything you ever want to do. I have to admit being a music lover.. that he is one of the best I have ever heard in my life. I have yet to see his concert. AND I am making sure I do go to experience this LIVE! I think once the Phantom has touched you.. there is no where to hide... there is not anywhere you want to be alone. You can't go back to anything you ever knew.. once this CD is playing. He is an angel.. he is a magician.. he is just a very special man.
Absolutely enchanting
Michael Crawford is one of the finest singers on stage today.And this album of his live concert is filled with beautiful music and electricity.I would highly recommend this.

Speechless...
A remarkable live recording, making me feel like I was right there in the audience. This album lives in my car. He is a truly remarkable performer and absolutely hilareous live- had the great opportunity to see him in EFX. His vocal ranges are incredible and his voice even more so. Truly an Angel of Music. Here he brings one to tears with the Irish medley and speaking of his Nan and to stomach-soreness laughter with "Let me show you my Raoul". Words cannot express how much I love this album, its a delicious treat. ... Read more

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Neil Diamond's "Love at the Greek"
Great CD.It replaced our old LP that was a bit scratchy and this one is so clear.

Disappointing
IMHO "Beautiful Noise" (the album) is Neil Diamond's masterpiece. As a general rule his live performances have much more grit and energy than his slightly too slick studio albums. So to get a live album featuring no less than 6 tracks from his greatest album, and with production once more from Robbie Robertson sounded like an excellent idea. Unfortunately, whether it's in the mastering or the performances themselves, this is a very dull CD. Performances of "Glory Road" and "Holly Holy" really stand out, but that's not enough to save the album from mediocrity.
A Major Disappointment
The was NDs first live album for Columbia Records.Its loosely based on the NBC Special.First of all not all the songs are on the album that were on the TV Special. Second of all when the album went from vinal to CD "The Last Picasso and Longfellow Serenade" were omitted.Performance wise, ND and the NDRRT are in good form.I love the Jonathan Livingston Seagull medley, and the Beautiful Noise songs.To do this album justice Columbia should find all the orignal songs, digitally remaster it with album artwork.Ala what MCA did for Hot August Night.
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This CD won Grammy Awards in 1995 for Album of the Year and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance. Recorded live with Tony Bennett's long-standing accompanists Ralph Sharon on piano, Doug Richeson on bass, and Clayton Cameron on drums, the set includes more than 20 songs, many of them standards Bennett has sung for years, such as "Old Devil Moon," "I Wanna Be Around," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "All of You," and "Body and Soul." Guest artists k.d. lang and Elvis Costello appear on, respectively, "Moonglow" and "They Can't Take That Away from Me." It's a joyful romp for Frank Sinatra's favorite singer. Read more

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"Time Is So Old And Love So Brief, Love Is Pure Gold And Time A Thief"
"We're late, darling, we're late
tony keeps it real
I guess as you get older, tastes change.I bought this cd years back when I saw Tony on Mtv, and now I can't stop listening to it.What I like is how real and how genuine the songs are, as well as how real Mr. Cool aka Tony Bennett is himself.This guy rocks.Lots of personality and one heck of a voice, you won't find a more natural and talented performer than TB.This disc is full of classics so you can't go wrong.Nice mix of tempo in terms of upbeat songs and ballads, plus the cool guests stop in to put their spin on the material.Top notch musicians as well.
good disc, but received a crack
in mailing the jewel case was cracked long and diagonal down the front, must have happened in shipment, otherwise the CD is in good shape. ... Read more

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When Elvis Presley played Las Vegas between 1969 and '76, many rock & rollers screamed sellout. Today, every rock act plays Vegas. When Elvis came to town, it was Read more

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The King Still Rocks !!
BMG are really doing a great job with Elvis Presley Box Sets of late and they do deliver once again with this one...Sure, we have heard all of the songs before but the beauty here is that we also get snippets from the early Las Vegas appearances in '56. The rawness of Heartbreak Hotel is still spine-tingling. For a young performer, he still showed at this young age to possess charm and charisma as he wooed the crowd. It is a good collection from some of this best 'live' performances spanning 19yrs ('56-'75)that really capture the magic that only Elvis had. Why did I not give it a '5' ? -beacuse you do get repetition over the 4 CD's. Nevertheless, the king still delivers, even from beyond the grave! - Really for Elvis fans, but will still please the casual observer.

No better Elvis set
Every Elvis song you can think of - all performed live!
simply.... THE KING !
To address a previous reviewer (Timothy Carey "vicvega2003" ) who retardedly suggested giving the King title to another performer... he obviously has not seen ELVIS THAT'S THE WAY IT IS (concert), much of this music is of that period.The early 70's is what really made elvis king.Might I also remind people of Mr. Carey's ilk, that is the public who gave this title to Elvis.Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, or Chuck Berry should be king?Survey says.... NO ! ... Read more

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Fans can never be objective...
From the OBJECTIVE reviewer...Elton and "live" have never gone well together, but surprisingly this is his best live CD because it has a polish others lack. And when you have the power vocals of Anastacia thrown in it shows that the right vocals make a great Elton song.

Elton does a great job - but this could be so much more...
Elton John has certainly cemented his place in the history of music. He is a legendary performer who has rode a wave of success unlike any artist.Elton John first came on the music scene in 1969. Once his 1970 hit "Your Song" of his self-titled "Elton John" (his second) album was released, it would begin one of the most consistent music careers in the history of music.In fact, from 1969 until 1991 - there wasn't a calendar year that passed without the release of some sort of Elton John album.Even after that, Elton would only miss 2 calendar years without a release between 1991 and 2004 (those years being 1998 and 2003).With the exception of a slight downward spiral in the late 1970s, Elton would also consistently become a "hit" machine. While Elton has released several live compilations throughout his career, this collection "Elton John - One Night Only Greatest Hits" is the only one that provides a good cross section from Elton's early 1970s work through his work in the 1990s. "One Night Only" does deliver some very good Elton John live performances, but it is not without it's flaws.
WHERE IS THE REAL ELTON??
Although there is a bunch of great Elton's early classics and also the sound of the band is really big, Elton's voice is depressing!! Even his outfits do not remember the great 70's and early 80's Elton John's, I mean the personality that he used to transmit on stage. That hairstyle he's wearing is ridiculous!! But the mean problem is about his voice. Elton has better live albums, such as "Here and There" or "17-11-70". Sorry, for me this one can go directly to the trash can. ... Read more

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I would give ZERO stars if there was that rating!!!
Some of the other reviewers have left out songs that was omitted in the recording, the concise list of songs that wasn't in the recording is below:
A tremendous recording with one major exception
I have to say the mounting of this show alone was fantastic.Broadway divas from past to present sing their famous/ favorite tunes.All the ladies turn in a brilliant performance.
It's All About Linda Eder (but the rest rock too)
When I saw this performance on KCET, I was blown away!Such amazing talent all brought into one performance is amazing.So the next time it was on TV, I taped it and I've watched it several times.Still realizingthat wasn't enough, I bought the CD, and it keeps amazing me every time Ilisten to it.Although I wish that all of the songs from the show were onit, they have most of my famorites.Linda Eder obviously stole the show,but Jennifer Holliday, among others, came close.What a tremendousaddition to my musical theatre collection! I would recomend it foranyone who likes modern female musical theatre vocalists. Noah (17) ... Read more

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This two-CD set adds unreleased tracks to what was already a superb representation of Tony Bennett's art, the 1962 concert catching Bennett at an early peak in his career. He was already a major exponent of the classic American songbook, and here he's both summarizing his work and branching out into then-new directions. He's equally effective as a ballad singer, including seldom-heard gems like Kurt Weill's "Lost in the Stars," and as a rousing jazz stylist, swinging effortlessly on familiar tunes like "All the Things You Are" and "Chicago." The concert includes a rendition of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," a song that had just been released at the time. Read more

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Tony's voice never better!
Although my mother often played Tony Bennett albums while I was growing up I never appreciated his talent at the time (growing up in the 70s).Like many I never got past Frank and Sammy.A few years ago I rediscovered Tony through the MTV unplugged sessions.Although the MTV CD is great, IMHO, this one blows it away. The song selections and arrangements are terrific and Tony's voice shines throughout. This CD covers almost all of Tony's great hits from that era and has the added benefit of spontaneity found in a live performance combined with Ralph Sharon's exception playing and big band.Believe me these songs swing!There are a lot of up-tempo arrangements on this CD and just too many great songs to mention only a few.Tony's voice and phrasing are uniquely different from his peers and that's what makes this CD such a gem.We are lucky that we live in an age where we have so much access to so many diverse artists from so many different eras.

One of the Best Ever
To the last reviewer, I saw both Garland and Bennett in separate concerts in Boston not long after their respective Carnegie Hall shows. Judy gave the best performance I have ever seen, Tony was not far behind.
Terrific concert, but sound quality is average.
I like a great collection of songs where the speakers vibrate, and the furniture moves. Judy Garland could do it at Carnegie Hall. Tony Bennett, on the other hand, sings some songs with gusto, but that first CD just doesn't cut it for me. I had to turn up the stereo several times on the weaker tunes, and when he hit the torch songs, I had to turn the stereo down. Could someone at Columbia remaster this fine concert??? ... Read more

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VIKKICARRCONCERTCLASSIC~BRAVO!!!
Vikki Carr possesses one of the finest voices in Popular Music history but sadly has not been given her just due by the music industry in her own country.Vikki Carr became the LegendarySuperstar that her talent warrants with the release of her superb Spanish albums which are all sung with breathtaking vocal beauty and deeply felt passionate emotion.From the early sixties through the seventies Vikki recorded many classic LP's in English but it was her Spanish albums that gave her the acclaim she richly deserves."It Must Be Him" was the lone token English mega-hit exception and this soulful live version from the Greek Theatre concert is a winner.Even though radio was not playing Vikki Carr records because she wasn't a singer/songwriter, (that tired 70's formula was a requirement for some goofy reason in this bleak musical era until Disco came along and then music plunged artistly to even deeper depths and we won't even mention the current sad state of the music world!) Vikki Carr concerts continued to be sold-out events that drew numerous standing ovations for her wonderful performing and great singing.This beautifully remastered 2CD set of "Live At The Greek Theatre" is a treasure chest of wonderful performances and it is great to experience this brilliant velvety soulful voice over and over again in a diverse program of great songs sung to absolute perfection!"Love Song" weaves through this gorgeous set of songs about love sung with vocal beauty and deeply passionate emotion that is unsurpassed.A soulfully sung "Spanish Medley" shows this fiery DIVA at her best and the superb "Judy Garland Medley" is brilliant and would make Judy Garland smile down with approval and anyone who appreciates the best in great singers will not want to miss this extraordinary concert! This is the Art Of Singing at its finest and Vikki Carr is still performing in peak form in concert and not to be missed as she is one of the all time greatest...thank youVIKKI CARR!!!

Excellent Live Recording
Vikki Carr's interpretation of "With Pen In Hand" is different in every recording.While the one in this album is perfectly nice and sentimental, if you like this song, you should also get the CD titled "It Must Be Him/For Once in My Life" featuring another version of the song she performed live in New York.

I know what it is!
The lyric should read "Without any thorns the rose can't be sweet" instead.The song is "The Lesson" first released in 10/1967 on a Liberty single.The 2002 CD release of "It Must Be Him / For Once in My Life" (Collectables) also features this song as a bonus. ... Read more

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This entertaining live show from New York's Rainbow & Stars club in 1995 joins singing sisters Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway. The former is a suave jazz singer with a darker tone and sensational versatility; the latter is a clear-as-a-bell soprano best known for her late-'90s stint as Broadway's Grizabella in Read more

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Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves...
Ann Hampton and Liz Callaway have been well-known by Broadway and Cabaret afficionados for years.This CD, recorded live at the Rainbow & Stars in 1995 is a wonderful showcase for older sister Ann's deep jazz-tinged crooning and younger sister Liz's clear-bell Broadway soprano. Together or apart, their singing is definitely top notch. Never Such Devoted Sisters
I listened to Liz Callaway's album The Story Goes On, also on here, in a store and wondered where I had heard her voice.I remembered hearing her as the singing voice of Anastacia in the animated musical and liked her voice then.I fell in love with her voice and purchased that cd.I checked on Amazon for other recordings and saw this one so I ordered it.I loved it. The best song by Ann Hampton Callaway is My Buddy, My Old Friend. It is sure to make you cry and I play it over and over.I already had Liz Callaway's album and one of her songs is on this album as well as The Story Goes On, "Meadowlark"which she does with such a clear voice and this is a great arrangement of the song.I am partial to Liz's voice although they blend well together and as I stated earlier, "My Buddy... is a 3 hankee weeper song with a gorgeous piano and vocal arrangement.The duets including "The Nanny" and "Friendship" are fun to listen to.I was a big fan of The Nanny show so I enjoyed hearing that again and remember Friendship mostly from I Love Lucy episode. I enjoy the banter between the two sisters with cracks on age and who has won the most awards and The Big Medley is fun and has great vocals as well.It has many familiar songs from Broadway and elsewhere including Enough is Enough( Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer, Sisters from White Christmas, Happy Days are Here Again/Get Happy that Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland sang.I don't know what else to say to sell you on this album. This album and Liz Callaway's solo are probably two of the best cds I ever owned and I own hundreds so that is saying a lot.I am sure you won't be disappointed in this cd!

A Must-Have for any self-respecting theatre-goer!
Ann and Liz really shine on this one.Their mix of Broadway and jazz styles, along with their great senses of humor, make this one of my all-time favorite cd's.Sorry Alice & Emily, these "real" sisters have you beat! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Easy Listening    2. Jazz Music    3. Jazz Vocals    4. Pop    5. Standards    6. Traditional Pop   

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• Live

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WITHOUT PEER
It seems like only yesterday that Seal swept into the scene with his self titled debut. This is probably his best release yet - a seamless DVD and Cd of great music.If you're new to Seal - it's a great place to start.If you're a fan - the other reviews say it all.A worthy release.

Finally, a live concert! And a great package deal, too.
I just received this for Christmas and had to come "in here" to see what others think of it. I have never written a review here before, but want to share my thoughts on this one.
Seal Live: Excellent !!!
I always liked the Seal's albums because of his lyrics and excellent voice, but the album "Live in Paris" exceeded my expectations: outstanding performance, marvelous voice, spotless sound, good selection of songs (sadly, the album doesn't include "Newborn Friend", otherwise it would be perfect). Waiting (for a long time) his live album, I'm truly satisfied with Live in Paris. An advice: buy the CD+DVD album, worth the price. The DVD includes the concert with a brilliant 5.1 sound (DTS or Dolby) plus the 2.0 Stereo option. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Dance-Pop    3. House    4. Pop    5. Pop/Rock    6. Rock    7. Rock/Pop    8. Urban   

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Comparison with the earlier version of Hot August Night
This album reveals an older, raspier Neil Diamond.Still it's the same vigorous performance and we still find it stimulating enough to cause us to dance around the room!

Changing times
Hot August Night II is the start of the decline of the crooner and the beginer of the talker/screamer in Neil Diamond. Sometime in the late 80's he stopped singing most of his songs and started to talk or yell the most important lyrics. It was like he last all tone and rythm. I grew up being rocked to sleep as a young child to the original Hot August Night, but this album still gives me nightmares. Every couple of years I put in in the CD player just to give it another try and it always goes back on the shelf, replaced by the original. This album includes his great late 70's/early 80's songs, but they are butchered, much like his other classics. Having seen him in concert no less than 10 times, each live show is so different, sometimes smooth and classy, other times like this album indifferent, out of tune and careless. It just give rise to the question did the age, number of live shows catch up with him in the 80's?

I love you Neil, But...
this was awful.The acoustics were terrible, the band was below average and Neil Diamond ended up screaming most of the words to his songs.Even a haunting, beautiful melody like "Love on the Rocks" was tortured by Diamond and the band.It seemed like this was an excuse to have a sequel to "Hot August Night" (which was superb), but it fell flat.If you are a Neil Diamond fan you will be disappointed. I know I was. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Pop    3. Pop Vocals    4. Pop/Rock    5. Popular Music    6. Soft Rock    7. Vocal   

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• Live
• Import

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Reel to Reel Revisited
I loved the original in reel to reel about 40 some years ago.the different style for Harry was what first drew me. The inclusion of Nana, and all in another language, make this a CD to quietly enjoy.I loved the passion and feeling in each selection.