VH1 Storytellers Classics

Recommended more for quality of live performance than for storytelling, VH1 Storytellers: Classics is a seven-song compilation from the popular VH1 series, bearing all the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the program. Some of the featured musicians are fine raconteurs, and the format of the show encourages them to share the genesis of their best-known songs. Pete Townshend explains that the title of "Baba O'Riley" was a combination of two people who inspired him when he wrote the song: Indian spiritual teacher Meher Baba and electronic musician Terry Riley (he added the "O'" for a touch of Irish flavor). David Bowie explains how "China Girl" arose from a collaboration with Iggy Pop after a moving experience in a Berlin punk club; and before launching into an outstanding performance, Steely Dan's Donald Fagen describes "Kid Charlemagne" as an allusion to the passing of the 1960s.

Other performers have little or nothing to say about the songs they perform (when asked, Rod Stewart shamefully can't recall who originally played mandolin on "Maggie May"), but virtually all of these performances are first-rate and fully deserving of their inclusion. Surprisingly--or perhaps not--Ringo Starr provides the highlight, recalling how his melancholy feeling of exclusion during the recording of the Beatles' White Album led him to take a holiday in Sardinia. It was there that he was inspired to write "Octopus's Garden," and his performance of that song--with his hand-picked band the All- Stars--is as purely delightful as the original recording. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Review: Decent collection
Nothing to write home about, but a nice set of performances from the Storytellers series, with a few good moments. For the price (and potential length) of a VHS tape, this could've been a lot longer (it's only about 40 minutes).


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A Song for You: Reality

A Song for You: Reality is a true story of a mans continued journey through life, singing lifes praises with determination to endure the challenges along the way, reaching its end, with a song for you. His persistence in learning to play the sax and playing it when others said he never would, is the testimony to the resilience needed to reach ones goal in life. This book is a song of hope and healing for anyone and everyone who is experiencing the realities of life, be it a life threatening illness, such as cancer or conflicts in the family that grow into secrets unspoken until becoming cancerous having to be removed. Through friendships, each having its own season, he comes to understand the melody of drama, the harmony of peace and the chords of sensitivity bound together making sense out of the pain and suffering that are like signs to live by on lifes journey. Having had a spiritual awakening to the silent and private pain of his mother, the author sees the reflection of her resilience. He recognizes it in other women and provides an opportunity for other men to experience it. This is a must read book.


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Common Ground

Everette Harp: Common Ground! Personnel includes: Everette Harp (vocals, alto saxophone, keyboards, synthesizer, programming); Jeffrey Osborne (vocals); George Duke (piano); Shaun LaBelle (keyboards, synthesizer, programming); Branford Marsalis (saxophone); David Barry, Ray "The Weeper" Fuller, Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Landau, Ira Segal (guitar); Larry Kimpel, Marcus Miller, Nathan East (bass); Ricky Lawson, Sonny Emory (drums); Brian Kilgore, Paulinho Da Costa, Sheila E. (percussion). TRACKS: 1. Strutt (with Sheila E.); 2. Feel So Right; 3. Jeri's Song (with Jeffrey Osbourne); 4. You Make Me Feel Brand New; 5. Stay With Me; 6. I'm Sorry; 7. Sending My Love; 8. Love You to the Letter; 9. Perfect Day; 10. Where Do We Go; 11. Coming Home; 12. Common Ground (with Branford Marsalis); & 13. Song For Toots.


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Norman Luboff Remembered

Customer Review: Norman Luboff music
I have 2 of Norman's LP's: Christmas and Blues Right Now. How I wish they were on CD--sigh. Love the harmonics, the emotions all in endless COOL of BLues , and the beauty of the Christmas LP. I've never heard a more inspiring Christmas record in all these years. Miss you, Norman...
Customer Review: Superb.
A beautiful tribute to a great American musician. Some of his best-loved arrangements, popularized by the famed Norman Luboff Choir. Folk songs, spiritual, and ballads performed lovingly by some who toured and performed with him for more than a decade.


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Will You Be There (4 Song Cd Single)

1993 made in europe and OUT OF PRINT, featyres 4 songs, Will you be there (EDIT), man in the mirror, Girlfiend, Will you be there (album version), catalogue number 659222


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Sony Classical: Great Performances 1903-1998

Customer Review: Mish Mash
While I like this sort of recording I bought it only because it was quite cheap in the used section. It has some very interesting moments, but of course is little more than a "sampler" if you will, and one that is too stuffed with a variety performers that don't necessarily work well one against the other. To be specific, when Victor put out this sort of thing it would be "The First 100 Years at the Metropolitan Opera", and that traced just that. All the singers from 1903 until the 1983 release date. Its hardly perfect, but at least it has a purpose. EMI did a similar reissue, but it contained one CD at a time, so one could think carefully about that which they wanted to buy. This is one of the rare times I'm going to say there's just too much here, and not always of a good thing. They barely raid the cupboard of older recordings, and I assume Sony has a heck of a lot of them. Two CD sets from each decade could have been a far more intesting and thought provoking A&R decission. Four CDs that are aimed at nothing more than what I mentioned earlier don't really cut it
Customer Review: What I Bought From Sony Companies
Bach, Goldberg Variations, Gould, Haydn, L. Mozart, Hummel, Wynton Marsalis, Leppard, Joseph Haydn, Walter (Japanese), Mozart Piano Concertos & Rondos, Murray Perahia, Mozart Quartets by Ax, Stern, Laredo, and Ma, Mozart Concerto Violin, Zukerman, Chopin, Concertos Piano, Gilels, Ormandy, Watts, Schippers, Bruckner, L'Archibudelli, Johannes Brahms, Gould, Brahms, Stern, Trios and Quartets, Brahms, Ax, Ma, Bizet, Carmen and L'Arlesienne suites, Bernstein, Dvorak, Herbert, Ma, Masur, Faure, Quartets, Ax, Stern, Laredo, Ma, Janacek, String Quartets, Alban Berg, Lyric Suite, Juilliard String Quartet, Copland Collection, Debussy, nocturnes, Upshaw, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Canteloube, John Williams Plays Barrios, Ligeti Edition, Claude Bolling, suites and such Jazz, 4 CDs, Joshua Bell, Bernstein, West Side Story. Albert, Bartok, Bloch, Ma, Zinman, John McLaughlin, Concerto for Guitar, and with Katia Labeque, Kathleen Battle.Wynton Marsalis, Baroque Duet,Kathleen Battle Jean-Pierre Rampal in Concert, Bobby McFerrin paper music, with Yo-Yo Ma in Hush, Katia & Marielle Labeque, Love of Colours, Wynton Marsalis, Baroque Music for Trumpets, and Elliot Goldenthal, Fire Water Paper, A Vietnam Oratorio. I list these because I am trying to figure out what of value is in the Columbia, CBS, and Sony sound legacy in case they come back to the U.S. and revive classical music recording in this country. Duane Crawford


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Michael Cialdella

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Lead Vocals, Piano: Michael Cialdella Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta Percussion: Rafael Padilla Bass: Leland Sklar Guitars: Michael Landau Organ, Accordion, Other Keyboards: Arlan Schierbaum Cello: Larry Corbett; Viola: Matt Funes; Violins: Charlie Bisharat and Joel Derouin Trombone: Ryan Porter; Saxophone: Corey Hogan; Trumpet: Fernando Pullum Background Vocals: Trisha Battani, Michael Cialdella, Elisa Dease, and James Tormé Additional Vocals on "Does It Matter?": Carolyn Ambroise, La.D.Dredd, Lauren Herzog, Dustin Strong, and Patrick Viall

Written by Michael Cialdella

Produced by Michael Cialdella and Chris Brooke Recorded and Mixed by Chris Brooke
Customer Review: A Classic Pop Troubador
Michael Cialdella effortlessly establishes himself with this album as an artist to be reckoned with. The lyrics are well-crafted and soulful and the music proves that, reports to the contrary, it is still possible and permissible for a young songwriter to create melodies that are gorgeous and memorable. From the exuberance of the opening number, "Finally Free," through the unapologetic optimism of "Chasin' a Dream" to the haunting romantic revelations of "My Love No More," Cialdella proves himself in this eight song collection to be a pop troubadour in the classic mold.
Customer Review: Great Album!
Like a burst of fresh air, the uplifting songs take you on a beautiful journey that is sometimes joyful, sometimes melancholic, but always full of hope. The album is an energetic, inspiring celebration of life and of love. Its catchy tunes and great lyrics are an invitation to follow your dreams, wherever those dreams may lead. I highly recommend it.


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Louder. Harder. Sicker.

Jim Krenn and Randy Baumann of The 'DVE Morning Show: Louder. Harder. Sicker.! The Best of Pittsburgh's 'DVE Morning Show with Jim Krenn and Randy Baumann. TRACKS: 1. Bush Speech Abu Gharib; 2. Big Ben Strikes Six; 3. Rollo - Sicko Hazing; 4. Relying On Wit; 5. Sigfried And Yoi!; 6. Dr. Phil - Serial Killer; 7. Joe Denardo - Taking Questions; 8. Bill Gardell - Pgh In LA; 9. Are You Gellin'?; 10. Otis - Strip Club Etiquette; 11. Tucker And Clem - Gay Superhero; 12. California Dreamin'; 13. Emeril Live - Joe Perry; 14. Ralph The Cat - Monticor's Emotions; 15. Tom Cruise; 16. Mayor Tom - Pool's Out; 17. Judge Jimbo Browntow - Pvt. England; 18. Ben Klingston - Genital Piercing; 19. Mario's Casino; 20. Frank Caliendo - Madden Loves Favre; 21. American Choppers - Steroid Bike; 22. Sean Connery - New Bond; 23. Scorekeeper - Hate Barry; 24. Dirty Hippie - Get A Job Song; 25. Baghdad Bob - Iraq Real Estate; 26. Michael Jackson - Quadruplets; 27. Richard Jeni - Spiderchrist; 28. Rev. Jesse Jaxson - Pork N Beans; & 29. Stanley P. Kachowski - Supersize / Atkins.


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