People's Park

People's Park

Track Listings
1. People's Park
2. Stroll
3. Everybody Must Get Stoned
4. Last Tango in Fandango
5. Let Go
6. Crisp Trip
7. Planet Choosing
8. Vines
9. I Want U 2 C
10. Ms. Massy
11. Reality Check
12. It's a Dream
13. Word
14. B-Town Theme
15. Way It Goes

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Top Shelf
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  • Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
  • Great Compilation!
 Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
  12. Seasons Of Love-
  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
  14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
Send in the Clowns: The Ballads of Stephen Sondheim
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful songs
 Send in the Clowns: The Ballads of Stephen Sondheim

Manufacturer: RCA Victor
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ASIN: B00006LSQJ
Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

  1. Send In The Clowns (From 'A Little Night Music') - Cleo Laine
  2. Losing My Mind (From 'Follies') - Barbara Cook
  3. I Remember (From 'Evening Primrose') - David Korman
  4. Liasons (From 'A Little Night Music') - Hermione Gingold
  5. With So Little To Be Sure Of (From 'Anyone Can Whistle') - Jerry Hadley
  6. Not A Day Goes By (From 'Merrily We Roll Along') - Bernadette Peters
  7. Pretty Women (From 'Sweeney Todd') - Michael Rupert
  8. In Buddy's Eyes (From 'Follies') - Barbara Cook
  9. No One Is Alone (From 'Into The Woods') - Cleo Laine
  10. Johanna (From 'Sweeney Todd') - Victor Garber
  11. So Many People (From 'Saturday Night') - Suzanne Henry
  12. Sorry-Grateful (From 'Company') - Stephen Collins
  13. Too Many Mornings (From 'Follies) - Barbara Cook
  14. Finishing The Hat (From 'Sunday In The Park With George') - Mandy Patinkin
  15. Not While I'm Around (From 'Sweeney Todd') - Angela Lansbury
  16. Like It Was (From 'Merrily We Roll Along') - Julie Andrews
  17. Unworthy Of Your Love (From 'Assassins') - Annie Golden
  18. Anyone Can Whistle (From 'Anyone Can Whistle') - Cleo Laine

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful songs.......2003-02-07

If you're a Sondheim ballad fan, this a must-have. While there are a few renditions that aren't great (Not a Day Goes By is way overdone), the selections from Follies sung by Barbara Cook are outstanding. The Cleo Laine version of "Send in the Clowns" is lovely and Stephen Collins does an amazing good job on "Sorry-Grateful" from Company. Still, it's the Follies songs that truly shine!
Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (Live at Carnegie Hall 2001)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wow!
  • Everyone Should Whistle
  • An amazing intro to the body of work of a true master
  • Beautiful, moving concert
  • ... and I love Barbara Cook
 Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim (Live at Carnegie Hall 2001)

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ASIN: B000059LFF
Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

  1. Everybody Says Don't
  2. I Wonder What Became of Me?
  3. The Eagle and Me
  4. I Had Myself a True Love
  5. Into the Woods / Giants in the Sky (Malcolm Gets)
  6. Another Hundred People / So Many People (Malcolm Gets)
  7. Let's Face the Music and Dance / The Song Is You (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  8. Happiness
  9. Loving You
  10. You Could Drive a Person Crazy
  11. Not A Day Goes By / Losing My Mind

Tracks:

  1. Buds Won't Bud
  2. I Got Lost in His Arms
  3. West Side Story Segment: Something's Coming / Tonight (Malcolm Gets)
  4. Move On (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  5. Medley: Hard Hearted Hannah / Waiting for the Robert E. Lee / San Francisco
  6. Ice Cream
  7. Send in the Clowns
  8. The Trolley Song
  9. Not While I'm Around (duet with Malcolm Gets)
  10. Anyone Can Whistle

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Barbara Cook is one of today's most accomplished song stylists, and if you don't believe us, just listen to this live album. It's a master class in the art of singing. It documents an evening at Carnegie Hall during which Cook proved that she can dissect and extract the substance out of the simplest of lyrics. One of the best surprises is "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" (from Company), which is taken at an amiable trot and allows the singer to display its humor. Cook is not a swinging singer and uptempo is not her pace; give her a ballad, though, and she'll wring the last drop of emotion out of it. Her version of "Losing My Mind" (here paired with "Not a Day Goes By") is simply astonishing. The singer also performs songs that Sondheim has said he wished he had written, an awful lot of them by Harold Arlen. No complaints here. Guest Malcolm Gets solos on a few songs and duets with Cook on others, including "Let's Face the Music and Dance." This is classic material done masterfully by a classic singer. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2004-02-20

Having read the other reviews there is little more for me to add. I have been a Barbara Cook fan for a longtime and for me, this is one of her best concerts ever. I do, however, prefer the DVD. As with some other reviewers, I do not want to hear Malcolm Gets (as much as I like him) when I want to listen to Barbara. Her flawless interpretation of music is a hard act to follow for any singer! I managed to see this concert 4 times over a year and a half. Each time I saw her the voice was stronger and more assured (I would not have thought that possible). I can't help but think we will have the pleasure of hearing Ms Cook for many years to come. For those people who enjoyed his CD I strongly recommend purchasing the DVD. Barabara's rendition of So Many People is breathtaking (literally, I don't think I breathed once during the entire song). If you ever have opportunity to see her live - go! She has an ability to make you feel as if every song she sings and every word she speaks is directed to you alone. She can take a large venue and make it feel as intimate as your own living room. Having had the pleasure of meeting her I can say she is as youthful and pleasurable in person as she is in her performance.

5 out of 5 stars Everyone Should Whistle.......2003-10-11

After being privileged to attend this concert, I had to own the CD. Once a lyric coloratura and the original Cunegonde in Bernstein's Candide, Ms. Cook has become (in her 70s) a true diva, blessed with a velvety, warm sound. Every note has meaning. Her high B-flat on "Ice Cream" is still the envy of any soprano today. Everyone should whistle after hearing the superb performances on this CD. Even better, though, is the experience of having been in the concert hall for the live performance. Brava, Ms. Cook!

5 out of 5 stars An amazing intro to the body of work of a true master.......2003-06-16

When I first bought tickets for the 'Mostly Sondheim' show on tour (in San Francisco) I figured it couldn't be too bad. Besides, I had only been exposed to a few of his songs (Anyone Can Whistle, Losing My Mind...) and had only seen "A Little Night Music". On the way out of the theater I immediately picked up this recording of the program. It is truly amazing. I immediately began listening to it and have barely put it down in the last few months. Furthermore, my Sondheim CD collection increased in size from an unflattering zero to five (and it's still growing)! This is an amazing introduction to the works of Stephen Sondheim, who is now my favorite modern musical composer). Buy this now if you don't already have it!

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful, moving concert.......2003-04-13

This is a wonderful CD set with a great selection of songs. I do want to express a slight reservation, however. Barbara Cook has been one of my favorite singers for a number of years and the way her voice defies time is extraordinary -- for her to be singing with such bright, beautiful tone in her mid-70s with no wobble or beat in the voice is an amazing achievment.

I do have to say that by 2001, when this concert was recorded, Cook seemed to have a lost a little bit of power and intensity in her singing. This is only natural for someone of her age. Her voice is still lovely, but you can sense her keeping it in reserve a bit. She's as expressive as ever, but compare the rendition of "I got lost in his arms" on this album to the one on her previous album recorded in 1999, "The Champion Season", and there's less urgency and vocal depth in her singing here. That said, the high B at the end of "Ice Cream" is sensational.

So, despite that caveat, this is, again, a wonderful album, a must for Cook fans, especially for the gorgeous renditions of songs I'd never thought I'd get to hear her perform: "Not a Day Goes By", "Happiness/Loving You", "San Francisco", etc. Buy it!

1 out of 5 stars ... and I love Barbara Cook.......2003-02-11

This recording is a disappointment for me. It is not her best work, and Malcolm Gets is uninspired. My biggest complaint however is the engineering of the recording. Throughout the speaking was to soft, the singing volumes uneven, and the applause deafening. I will be passing this CD on to friends, and will later donate it to my local library.
Sings Sondheim
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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  • a very disappointed fan
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ASIN: B00006JP2C
Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

  1. Opening
  2. Lesson #8
  3. Another Hundred People
  4. When?
  5. Someone Is Waiting
  6. Johanna
  7. Green Finch and Linnet Bird
  8. Pretty Women
  9. Finishing the Hat
  10. If You Can Find Me, I'm Here
  11. Live, Laugh, Love
  12. Live Alone and Like It
  13. Everybody Says Don't
  14. Rich and Happy, Part 1
  15. Our Time
  16. Broadway Baby
  17. Rich and Happy, Part 2
  18. Uptown, Downtown
  19. Liaisons
  20. Send in the Clowns
  21. Live, Laugh, Love (reprise)
  22. You Could Drive a Person Crazy

Tracks:

  1. Free
  2. Company
  3. Waiting For The Girls Upstairs
  4. Pleasant Little Kingdom/Too Many Mornings
  5. Not While I'm Around
  6. All Things Bright and Beautiful
  7. It Takes Two
  8. In Someone's Eyes
  9. Beautiful
  10. Losing My Mind
  11. Take the Moment
  12. Sunday

Amazon.com

Recorded live at the Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia, this double CD is one heck of an extensive tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Backed only by Paul Ford on piano, Mandy Patinkin gets through nearly three dozen songs penned by the Broadway master. Some are obvious (excerpts from Sunday in the Park with George, in which the singer created the title role), others less so ("If You Can Find Me I'm Here" from Evening Primrose). Patinkin is often mocked for his shivering falsetto, but here, it's actually when his voice explores a lower register that it falters. What's more interesting is when he tackles songs usually sung by women, such as Follies' "Broadway Baby" and Company's "Another Hundred People" and "You Could Drive a Person Crazy"--the latter hammed up so much that you can hear the chewing of the scenery. A distinctively mannered interpreter, Patinkin remains an acquired taste, but fans of his will be in heaven with this set. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Patinkin Live.......2007-07-19

I am a huge Mandy Patinkin fan, and this is, without a doubt, one of the best CDs in my collection. The transitions between songs are excellent and seamless, plus the song selection was top-notch.

5 out of 5 stars Sondheim recital.......2007-01-22

Probably the best way to approach these disks is to treat them like a recital in a concert hall. Rather as you would listen to a Schubert or Schumann song cycle. Taken together this way, we come to hear Sondheim as one of our finest composers, serious, comic, manic, depressive, always dead on target no matter what the subject matter. And Patinkin is perfect for these songs; he understands the meaning and value of every note and every word, just as a fine concert singer would do, and he makes his listeners understand, too. One of the most intriguing concept albums in recent memory, and a joy all the way through. Bob Finley, Palm Springs, CA.

2 out of 5 stars Also a very dissapointed fan.......2003-08-22

I too LOVE Mandy and Stephen Sondheim and own just about everything both has ever made! I also have been to 6 of Mandy's live performances. This was truly a big dissapointment to me. Every concert I have seen Mandy in has been filled with emotion and his personality just grabs hold of you for an evening of wonderful escape-ism. This to me was very un-entertaining and I actually became irritated after awhile of listening to it. It seemed to drone on with out the wonderful feelings and emotions and soaring voice that Mandy typically puts into his music. I gave this as a gift too (since my friend and I had missed Mandy at his Sondheim review in DC last year) and felt badly that I had. There are so many other great recordings of Mandy...Kidults, Saturday in the Park with George, The Secret Garden, Mandy sings Rogers & Hammerstien and Sondheim. This one has just sat on my shelf after I played it through twice hoping to warm up to it...while my other recordings are very worn out with years of playing!

2 out of 5 stars Adequate performance; poor entertainment.......2003-05-04

I received this disc the same day a "Philip Quast Live at the Donmar". The Quast disc has its own flaws (and I dont wish to compare the two performers) but it has been strung together in a more thoughtful manner, with witty imagination and using a more dangerous in the choice of songs, which is really where this disc fails. The songs here are generally enjoyable though rather standard, and the lack of cohesion (running the songs together doesnt count) means I just dip into the discs listening to a few favourites, rather than enjoying the whole show.

2 out of 5 stars a very disappointed fan.......2003-02-05

I have every recording Patinkin appears on, even if he's only on one track; I adore his voice, his flair, his emotion, his ability to deliver a song.

But (much of) this recording is disappointing, mainly because Mr. Patinkin's voice in the lower range sounds muddled and forced, as though he's lost ability to control it (however, the more falsetto sounds are as clear and sharp as ever).

And I don't care for the format of this performance. Live recordings should have live audience reactions: one (often unrelated) song after another without applause had me wondering when--if ever--was the audience was going to be allowed to react.

Also, while I've never had the privilege of attending a Patinkin concert, I imagined that--above all-- he would be passionate. Perhaps he was. But what (mostly) comes across on the CD is a somber--almost technical--performance.

I hope he's healthy, that mixed quality of singing on this recording was just a fluke, and that his next CD will be a Five-star as all his previous ones have been
The People on the Hill
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Family Fun & Relaxing
  • Eveyone Will Love This!
  • I'll be the first to say this is one TERRIFIC album
 The People on the Hill
That Guitar Man From Central Park
Manufacturer: Original Cast
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ASIN: B000009Q9Q
Release Date: 1998-10-06

Tracks:

  1. Wedding In Danville
  2. Who The Hell Knows
  3. Joanne
  4. Thank God For My Guitar
  5. The Way You Look Tonight
  6. This Hill Is Filled With Children
  7. Dance With Your Memories
  8. Another Fifteen Years
  9. I Can't Wait
  10. The People On The Hill
  11. I'll Be Here With You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Family Fun & Relaxing.......2006-07-13

My family and I were visiting from Wellston, MI and my brother in law took us to the park to see him live. It was a great time. This album, filled with great songs, brings back a lot of great memories.

5 out of 5 stars Eveyone Will Love This!.......2000-05-21

All the songs on this CD are excellent. Some of my personal favorites are "Who The Hell Knows", "Thank God For My Guitar", "Another Fifteen Years", and "I Can't Wait".

5 out of 5 stars I'll be the first to say this is one TERRIFIC album.......2000-05-13

Thisalbum is dedicated to his loyal audience, "The People On the Hill" who have been listening to the guitar man sing and play and have fun for over eight years.

All the songs are great, but my three favorite tracks are:

"Who the Hell Knows" which that guitar man says describes his philosophy of life. I also find it very deep, but in a simple way. Whenever I cannot figure out what to do, I think of that song and just go with the flow.... 'cause "who the hell Knows"

The second song I really love is "I Can't Wait" which is a duet and love song with great energy and power. In fact, when That Guitar Man gets his first major recording contract, I predict this will be his first big hit song.

The third song I really loved was "People on the Hill". I've been there from the start (within a few weeks anyway) and I'll be there as long as That Guitar Man keeps playing.
Movin' on
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    		Movin' on

    Manufacturer: Rock-A-Lot
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CAEZPE
    Release Date: 2002-10-08

    Tracks:

    1. Don't Tell Me The Truth
    2. The Power of Love
    3. A Man's Best Friend is His Automobile
    4. You Never Told Me Why
    5. Hard To Fine (So Easy to Lose)
    6. Trust In Me
    7. Listen To Me
    8. Big Ol' Dynaflow
    9. You
    10. Over You
    11. Ramona
    12. Time Keeps Movin' On
    Campark Records: The Vocal Groups, Volume 5
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      		Campark Records: The Vocal Groups, Volume 5
      Bobby and the Masters , The Turbans , The Jaynells , Pookie Hudson and the Spaniels , Neil Brian , Billy Abbott and the Jewels , The Cameos AKA Quadrells , Tootie and the Bouquets , The Fashions , and Jimmy Jones with Little Eva
      Manufacturer: Campark Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000TYYI9Q

      Product Description

      Keep a good thing going with volume 5 of Campark Records: The Vocal Groups! Features Pete Antell & Group, Defenders, Fashions, Sequins, Dream Girls & many others. 29 songs total! Song list: 1. A Thousand Stars - Chants, 2. I'll Stay Home - Jaynells, 3. Night Time - Pete Antell & Group, 4. Two Happy People - Candy & Kisses, 5. I Can See Me Dancing With You - The Boys Next Door, 6. At the Hop - Chubby Checker & Group, 7. Just One Chance - Sparkletones, 8. Merry Christmas - Cameos aka Quadrells, 9. I Laughed So Hard - Defenders, 10. The Conqueror - Tootie & Bouquets, 11. Over the Weekend - Johnny Maestro & Masters, 12. Baby That's Me - Fashions, 13. Remember Then - Bobby & Masters, 14. Oh This Is Why - Dream Girls, 15. Golden Rings - Turbans, 16. Afternoon Slow Dance - Dina Raye & Group, 17. I'll Just Close My Eyes - Skyliners, 18. Looking Back - Lee Andrews & Group, 19. Three Rows Over - Neil Brian & Group, 20. Mama Let the Bell Ring - Little Cheryl & Group, 21. Hey Good Lookin' - Billy Abbott & Jewels, 22. Jimmy's Girl - Matt Stevens & Group, 23. Don't You Just Know It - Jimmy Jones with Little Eva, 24. John Brown - Pookie Hudson & Spaniels, 25. To Be Young - Sequins, 26. Sweet Sweet - Tony Orlando, 27. That Lonely Night - George Jackson & Group, 28. It's the Talk of the Town - Bobby Ellis & Group, and 29. Marlene - Billy Barette & Group
      People's Park
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        		People's Park
        Mod Squad
        Manufacturer: Priority Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000008IJK
        Release Date: 1992-03-25

        Tracks:

        1. People's Park
        2. Stroll
        3. Everybody Must Get Stoned
        4. Last Tango in Fandango
        5. Let Go
        6. Crisp Trip
        7. Planet Choosing
        8. Vines
        9. I Want U 2 C
        10. Ms. Massy
        11. Reality Check
        12. It's a Dream
        13. Word
        14. B-Town Theme
        15. Way It Goes
        Take Me to the World: Songs by Sondheim
        Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
        • Oversung
        • Wonderful Sondheim Recital
        		 Take Me to the World: Songs by Sondheim

        Manufacturer: Etcetera
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
        ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
        Similar Items:
        1. Sunday in the Park With George (2006 London Revival Cast)
        2. Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast)
        3. Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast)
        4. Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast)
        5. Sondheim Sings, Vol. 2: 1946-1960

        ASIN: B0000000QY
        Release Date: 1996-10-01

        Tracks:

        1. The Hills Of Tomorrow
        2. Take Me To The World
        3. Another 100 People
        4. Not While I'm Around
        5. You Must Meet My Wife
        6. Send In The Clowns
        7. Comedy Tonight
        8. Love I Hear
        9. Later
        10. Anyone Can Whistle
        11. Pretty Women
        12. Losing My Mind
        13. Johanna
        14. Good Thing Going
        15. Silly People
        16. Ev'rybody Say Don't
        17. Loving You
        18. Green Finch And Linnet Bird
        19. Being Alive
        20. One More Kiss
        21. Sunday

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars Oversung.......2007-07-07

        The CD is actually by Marc Heller, an operatic tenor, accompanied by Alfred Heller on piano. The singer ruins most of the varied material by feeling it necessary to swell and show off his volume during every song. He seems incapable of subtlety or reading a lyric. Virtually all the material is spoilt by this vulgar display and unfeeling delivery.

        4 out of 5 stars Wonderful Sondheim Recital.......2000-07-09

        This is a wonderful CD to introduce the music of Stephen Sondheim to those people who usually only listen to classical music. Most of Sondheim's music is only accompanied by piano, except for the song "later" which is accompanied by cello like it is in the original production of "A little night music". Taking away the usual orchestrations and tackling these songs in a classical way has an interesting effect. It proves that it is possible to place Sondheim's music and lyrics out of their original context without losing it's strength and impact. What we get as a result is an interesting recital of songs, which does justice to both the composer and the performer. Marc Heller gives us fine interpretations of Sondheim's music and with his classical trained voice he is a joy to listen to. It's obvious that Heller has actually performed in several Sondheim shows because he's very aware of what he is singing about and he knows how to handle this music. We also get a varied program of Sondheim's music. With the exception of "Assassins" we get music from all the musicals for which Sondheim wrote both music and lyrics an on top of that there is the song "Take me to the world" from "Evening Primrose" and the song "Silly people" which was originally discarded and later used in "Marry me a little". I would recommend this album to all those people who would like to be introduced to Sondheim's music and to those who'd like to hear his music performed in a different style.
        Hey Mr. Producer!: The Musical World of Cameron MacKintosh
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          		Hey Mr. Producer!: The Musical World of Cameron MacKintosh
          Martin Koch
          Manufacturer: Polygram
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Irish FolkIrish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
          Orchestral PopOrchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
          SoulSoul | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000023ZUQ
          Release Date: 1998-08-25

          Tracks:

          1. We Said We Wouldn't Look Back [Salad Days] - Martin Koch
          2. Cats Overture [From Cats] - Martin Koch
          3. Food Glorious Food [From Oliver!] - Workhouse Children
          4. Wouldn't It Be Loverly [From My Fair Lady] - Gillian Lynne, Liz Robertson, Company
          5. Quit Professor Higgins [From My Fair Lady] - Company
          6. Rain in Spain [From My Fair Lady] - Jonathan Pryce, Liz Robertson,
          7. Get Me to the Church on Time [From My Fair Lady] - Peter Bayliss, , Company
          8. I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face [From My Fair Lady] - Jonathan Pryce, Liz Robertson
          9. Introduction (Show Medeley) - Julie Andrews
          10. One Two Three [The Fix] - John Barrowman
          11. Little Shop of Horrors - Wendy Mae Brown, Dawn Hope, Femi Taylor
          12. Somewhere That's Green [Little Shop of Horrors] - Ellen Greene
          13. Suddenly Seymour [Little Shop of Horrors] - Ellen Greene, Teddy Kempner
          14. Day by Day [Godspell] - Company
          15. I Get a Kick Out of You [From Anything Goes] - Laurie Holloway, Marian Montgomery,
          16. Variations [Song and Dance] - Julian Lloyd Webber, , Company
          17. Unexpected Song [Song and Dance] - Bernadette Peters
          18. Nicer in Nice [The Boyfriend] - Jasna Ivir, Company
          19. I Love a Lassie [Lauder] - Scottish Power Pipe Band
          20. Five Guys Named Moe/Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? [Five Guys ...] - Trent Armand Kendall, , , ,
          21. Pick a Pocket or Two - Russ Abbot, , ,
          22. As Long as He Needs Me [From Oliver!] - Sonia Swaby
          23. Introduction - Julie Andrews
          24. I'm Martin Guerre - David Campbell
          25. How Many Tears? [Martin Guerre] - Maria Friedman
          26. Heat Is on in Saigon [From Miss Saigon] - David Campbell, , Lea Salonga, Company
          27. Wedding [From Miss Saigon]
          28. Last Night of the World [From Miss Saigon] - David Campbell, Lea Salonga
          29. This Is the Hour [From Miss Saigon] - Company
          30. American Dream [From Miss Saigon] - Jonathan Pryce, Company

          Tracks:

          1. Phantom of the Opera [From The Phantom of the Opera] - Lisa Vroman, Colm Wilkinson
          2. Music of the Night [From Phantom of the Opera] - Colm Wilkinson
          3. Broadway Baby [Follies] - Maria Friedman, Julia McKenzie
          4. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning [From Oklahoma!] - Hugh Jackman
          5. Carousel Waltz/Ballet [From Carousel] - Dana Stackpole, Company
          6. Porch Scene [From Carousel] - Hal Fowler, Barbara King, Joanna Riding, Dana Stackpole
          7. You'll Never Walk Alone [From Carousel] - Joanna Riding, Company
          8. Introduction - Ned Sherrin
          9. Side by Side [Company] - David Kernan, Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie, Ned Sherrin, Stephen Sondheim
          10. You Could Drive a Person Crazy [Company] - Maria Friedman, Ruthie Henshall, Millicent Martin, Lea Salonga
          11. Send in the Clowns (A Little Night Music) - Judi Dench
          12. Losing My Mind [Follies] - Michael Ball
          13. Being Alive [Company] - Bernadette Peters
          14. You've Gotta Have a Gimmick [From Gypsy] - Michael Ball, Judi Dench, Maria Friedman, Ruthie Henshall, David Kernan, , Dean Martin, Julia McKenzie, Bernadette Peters
          15. Introduction - Stephen Sondheim
          16. Duelling Pianos - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim,
          17. Poisoning Pigeons in the Park [Tom Foolery] - Tom Lehrer
          18. Jellicle Songs [From Cats] - Brian Blessed, , Paul Nicholas, Company
          19. Memory [From Cats] - Elaine Paige
          20. At the End of the Day [From Les Miserables] - Company
          21. Stars [From Les Miserables] - Philip Quast
          22. Do You Hear the People Sing? [From Les Miserables] - Hal Fowler, Company
          23. On My Own [From Les Miserables] - Lea Salonga
          24. Bring Him Home [From Les Miserables] - Colm Wilkinson
          25. One Day More [From Les Miserables] - Michael Ball, Hal Fowler, Ruthie Henshall, Tammi Jacobs, Teddy Kempner, Philip Quast, Lea Salonga, Colm Wilkinson, Za
          26. We Said We Wouldn't Look Back [From Les Miserables] - Cameron Mackintosh

          Album Description

          Subtitled the Musical Word of Cameron Mackintosh. Import only 56-track collection. A live recording at the Lyceum Theatre in London, in the presence of her majesty the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. In aid of the Royal National Institute for the Blind and the combined theatrical charities. Universal.

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          1. Phone Sex
          2. Plottin' [Explicit Lyrics]
          3. Pressure & Pain [Explicit Lyrics]
          4. Radio Fusion Radio
          5. Rap Jams
          6. Real Dealizm [Explicit Lyrics]
          7. Reservoir Dog [Explicit Lyrics]
          8. Return of the Living Dead
          9. Rock Bottom of the Pile
          10. Say You Love Me

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