Jamboree [Import]

Track Listings

1. Jamboree (Radio Mix)

2. Jamboree (Club Mix)

3. Jamboree (Acappella)

4. Jamboree (TV Track)

5. Live Or Die (Radio Mix)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Aussie 5 track cd single includes 4 versions of 'Jamboree', (Radio Mix), (Club Mix), (Acapella), (TV Track) & 'Live Or Die (Radio Mix). 1999 release. Slimline jewel case.

Jamboree,Naughty By Nature,Phantom Sound & Visi,5"CD Singles,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

Jamboree [Import]

Diego, Dora and Friends' Animal Jamboree

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Catchy songs, happy and upbeat
get ready and Jam to beat!
Great for the Dora/Diego fan
One of the Best CDs for kids

Diego, Dora and Friends' Animal Jamboree
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Nick Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Dora the Explorer Dance Fiesta!
Dora the Explorer
Go, Diego, Go Live!: The Great Jaguar Rescue
Putumayo Kids Presents: Reggae Playground
Dance & Sing: The Best of Nick Jr.

ASIN: B000EQ47XQ
Release Date: 2006-04-11

Tracks:

Animal Jam
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
Rockin' Robin
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Amazon Rock
Talk To The Animals
Down By The Bay
Crocodile Rock
The Piranha Song
Joy To The World

Amazon.com

Animal Jamboree, like every other disc spun off of Dora and Diego's insanely popular Nickelodeon TV shows, isn't the kind of record moms and dads buy to enjoy with their preschoolers. It's more the take-it-into-your-room-and-keep-the-volume-low variety (this despite the presence of several songs that almost no adult can listen to without singing loudly and goofily along: can you resist "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "Joy to the World"?). Leaving aside the obvious affronts to grown-up sensibilities--the flat, loud voices; the interactive elements that refuse to let a sleepy parent slip into a semi-coma while listening; the cheap cheeping in the gratuitously grating "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" song--there's a lot to like here. The skillful blending of Spanish words into every song is by now a Dora and Diego standard, but Animal Jamboree takes it one step further, directing the language lab into the biology classroom. "Crocodile Rock" never seemed so educational and Doctor Doolittle's "Talk to the Animals" loses a lot of its hot air. The kicker, of course, is that kids love it: Present it wrapped in puppy-dog paper to any TV-watching 3-year-old, and see if she doesn't lap it up. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Catchy songs, happy and upbeat.......2007-05-19

My daughter is a huge Dora fan (she also likes Diego). This CD hit the mark for her and I enjoy it as well. The songs have a good beat and are very cheery and fun. There is just enough of Dora and Diego talking/singing throughout so that she can tell it is a "Dora" product, which is key with a little one who only wants to hear her favorites.

get ready and Jam to beat!.......2007-05-13

The young and old will love this CD! The music is catchy, you can't resist getting on your feet and bouncing to the beat. It's a good combination of adult music, with lyrics for children. It's perfect for parties!

This CD is now our family's favourite! We won't leave home without it - it's a must have in the car!

Great for the Dora/Diego fan.......2006-11-05

My 2 year old son loves this CD. He is a big fan of Diego. The songs are quite catchy and entertaining even for the adult. I highly recommend this cd.

One of the Best CDs for kids.......2006-10-24

This disc doesn't get the attention it deserves. There are so many great things about it. First, I disagree with the original reviewer that the music is one of those toddler discs that make adults go insane. This is actually one of the most adult-friendly kid discs I've heard. If anything, the Dora Soundtrack is a kids only disc. Animal Jamboree has no weird songs that go like, "I love my ball, my bouncy ball. I love my ball, ball, ball, ball, ball!" It's actually music that starts crossing the barriers between kids and adults music. It's very pop/rock (lots of electric guitars in here) with fun, energetic music, some humourous songs, and not too much talking. Plus there's less of Dora's voice and more of the others so it sounds better, since Dora's voice is too shrill.

Also, Joy To The World is NOT the Christmas song, it's a totally different song wishing happiness for all the animals and people in the world.

It retains a lot of the shows' themes, especially, of course, Diego's respect for wildlife. It's nicely arranged with a Hispanic flavour, as well.

The one regret is that is only has 10 songs on it, though I should mention that they are full length songs, not the short ones like on the Dora Soundtrack. So if you get this cd, tell your kid to play it on the family cd player and turn the volume up so you can listen along.

Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man/Jamboree

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A Jamboree in the Big Man's Shadow
Took A Gamble and Won Big With This CD
don't be hatin on jamboree!
Why DO the heathen rage?
Watusi Rodeo!!!!

Walking in the Shadow of the Big Man/Jamboree
Guadalcanal Diary
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008L3ZS
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

Trail Of Tears
Fire From Heaven
Sleepers Awake
Gilbert Takes The Wheel
Ghost On The Road
Watusi Rodeo
Why Do The Heathen Rage?
Pillow Talk
Walking In The Shadow Of The Big Man (Part 1)
Kumbayah
Pray For Rain
Fear Of God
Jamboree
Michael Rockefeller
Spirit Train
Lonely Street
Country Club Gun
T.R.O.U.B.L.E.
I See Moe
Please Stop Me
Dead Eyes
Cattle Prod

Album Description

Guadalcanal Diary was one of the most underrated bands to come out of the Athens, GA music scene of the 1980s. Their unique brew of lyrics focusing on left-of-center subject matter married to irresistible melodies with a bedrock foundation of thrashing drums and rhythmic bass lines, resulted in a sound that set them apart from their peers R.E.M., Pylon and the B-52's. The two albums on this Audio CD two-fer are the first two of the band's four total major label releases. The first, originally released in 1984, was produced by R.E.M. and Don Dixon. The second, released two years later, was produced by Rodney Mills (.38 Special, Atlanta Rhythm Section) and Steve Nye (XTC, Bryan Ferry, The Cure).

Album Description

Full title - Walking In The Shadow Of The Big Man/Jamboree. Thanks to R.E.M., there was no shortage of Southern guitar pop bands in the early '80s, but Guadalcanal Diary was different from the rest. While their songs and melodies were as melodic and approachable as R.E.M., the Byrds, or any of their imitators, singer/guitarist Murray Attaway's lyrics were bizarre treatises of his favorite obsessions - American history and mythology, religion, and the supernatural. This two on one CD features their first and second albums from 1984& 1986. Collectables. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

A Jamboree in the Big Man's Shadow.......2006-12-07

WOW, what a nice 2 cd set. I really think the way to listen to it is ALL the way thru. "Walking" is such a nice held back set of songs, and then "Jamboree" explodes with so much in the way of mixing and production. I have each one now on separate cd's, and the one with them both. This is all good, but I really love to play the entire double album. They seem to be well paired. While the music is obvious, the lyrics are impeccable!

Took A Gamble and Won Big With This CD.......2006-08-14

I enjoy taking a chance on albums by artists I don't know much about or remember little of. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but it's worth taking a chance. This album is an absolute Winner through and through. I saw this band back in 1988 at a ballroom in Milwaukee that hosted bands that were on the verge of making it, the semi-famous - you get the idea, but that was 18 years ago and after burning many brain cells in those days, I just have a vague recollection of what they were like. I just remembered that they were a great live band. I've always been a fan of Power-Pop, jangly, Rickenbacker-ish sounding bands, and these guys were, from what I can tell from this two-fer, masters at this craft. I can't stand REM and there are the obvious comparisons, but these guys had their own style, and if you are going take a chance on an album, this has got to be one of them. I bought it 3 weeks ago and it hasn't left my CD player since. REM should be opening for this band.

don't be hatin on jamboree!.......2006-03-24

I have read many reviews of 'Jamboree' which are far too harsh. This album is one of the best alternative/college rock albums of the eighties despite a few production issues (hear how the guitar deafens you at the end of 'spirit train'). Songs like Michael Rockefeller, spirit train, dead eyes, pray for rain, fear of god capture a mystery and supernatural quality that few bands can achieve lyrically or musically. 'Big Man' is hit and miss with me- there are several throwaways; and it seems that the band had not quite hit its stride yet. However- Watusi Radio, Trail of Tears and a few others are worth a listen.

Why DO the heathen rage?.......2005-12-20

This stuff rocks like a big dog...Who knows what happened to this band, but in their prime, they were just an amazingly tight, thrashing little combo...Great wise-ass, but metaphysical lyrics...all set to a seamless combination of REMish jingle-jangle and muscular, souped-up Bo Diddleyesque rhythms...absolutely a band that understood the importance of rhythm...I saw them reduce a small nightclub in La. (The Bayou) one night to a sweaty, exhausted, but satisfied mass of weary, hipster flesh...

Watusi Rodeo, in particular, is good for what ails you and never fails to produce a smile.

Watusi Rodeo!!!!.......2005-07-26

Walking in the Shadow.... was a very underrated album, and GD a very underrated band.

Jangly Georgia Pop from the eighties! What more do you want!

(Not) Your Standard Spike Jones Collection

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Great set of wartime rarities
Cure for the Blues
Standard Transcription Collection

(Not) Your Standard Spike Jones Collection
Spike Jones
Manufacturer: Collector's Choice
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Strictly for Music Lovers
Spike Jones - Greatest Hits
Fonk
Spiked!: The Music of Spike Jones
The Spike Jones Story

ASIN: B00007JR3K
Release Date: 2003-04-08

Album Description

Holiday blues comin' on? Well, put a spike in `em! Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet—79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.

Customer Reviews:

Great set of wartime rarities.......2003-05-14

Spike Jones was the king of the novelty song performers, with hits like "Der Fuehrer's Face" and the parody version of "Sheik of Araby" becoming huge hits during World War II. This is a swell 3-CD set, gathering a full eighty-one of Jones' best tracks from his 1940s heyday, drawn from an extensive archive of radio broadcasts made for the Standard Transcription service. The tightness of his City Slickers band is amply demonstrated in these manic, kookily orchestrated performances. Toots, squonks, blatts and bleats whiz by at lightning speed, as one daffy song after another will delight devoted fans. Amazingly, Jones had the unusual, almost unique ability to perform a repertoire almost entirely made up of comedic material, and yet still be quite listenable and engaging. His jazz chops were hardly in question, and from time to time Jones would dash off a non-novelty ballad or two, just to give the rubes something to think about. Of course, just as often he would perform a song that *sounded* like a straight ballad, but would turn out to be another goof. (One great example of this is the sultry "Serenade To A Jerk," sung in slinky, burlesque tones by Myrtle Horwin.) This collection may seem a little overwhelming, but like his studio recordings, these radio performances have a certain brilliance and joie de vivre about them that will leave you enchanted. Definitely worth checking out!

Cure for the Blues.......2003-04-25

Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet-79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.

Standard Transcription Collection.......2003-04-12

This collection has remastered material from the large stack of Standard Transcription discs from the early 1940's. There are many songs not recorded on RCA, many on the theme of wartime ("48 Reasons Why"), and the quality is excellent. The packaging is threadbare but this is an essential CD package for true music lovers.

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Jump Blues Fans MUST Buy This CD
Nick makes the Blues Jump!!

Nitelife Boogie
Nick Curran & The Nitelifes
Manufacturer: Texas Jamboree
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005M0MF
Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

I'm Glad, Glad
Nitelife Boogie
Let The Daddy Hold You
I Want To Love Somebody
Low Down Dirty Shame
Close To Midnight
This Time I'm Out The Door
Space Guitar
She's Fifteen
Jukebox Mama
You Know My Love
Wrong Doin' Woman
Come Back To Me Baby
Don't Jive Me Baby

Customer Reviews:

Jump Blues Fans MUST Buy This CD.......2001-12-08

Following his freshman effort "Fixin' Your Head," Nick Curran returns to Fort Horton studios in Austin, TX, and once again produces a contemporary jump blues masterpiece. Anyone that felt the first CD was beginner's luck will be convinced that Nick is the real deal with this one. Nick's first CD is a listener favorite on my blues radio show (KNON 89.3 FM Dallas, Mondays 6-8 Central) and this one is just a popular. For the skeptical, I like to play the title cut (Nitelife Boogie) against the origial recording. It's a close, authentic cover, true to the original but not a clone. Nick definitely has that early 50's sound down cold. These two CDs are turning Fort Horton studios into a meca for blues artists around the country. One listen and you will understand why. If you like jump blues in the style of T-Bone Walker, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, Magic Sam, Goree Carter, etc., do yourself a favor and get this CD right away!

Nick makes the Blues Jump!!.......2001-10-22

As far as people like Nick keep plays the blues in the old tradition of Texas-West Coast, still a Hope!!

Island Grooves: Jamboree & Ivory and Steel

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"two classic albums in one unique package"

Island Grooves: Jamboree & Ivory and Steel
Monty Alexander
Manufacturer: Concord Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Solo

ASIN: B00004YNEJ
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

Happy Lypso - Monty Alexander Quintet
Cavatina - Monty Alexander Quintet
Montevideo - Monty Alexander Quintet
S.K.J. - Monty Alexander Quintet
That's The Way It Is - Monty Alexander Quintet
Work Song - Monty Alexander Quintet
Medley: Impressions/So What - Monty Alexander Quintet
Stella By Starlight - Monty Alexander Quintet
Street Life - Monty Alexander Quintet

Tracks:

Sly Mongoose - Monty Alexander
Think Twice - Monty Alexander
No Woman No Cry - Monty Alexander
Look Up - Monty Alexander
Accompong - Monty Alexander
You Can See - Monty Alexander
Big Yellow Taxi - Monty Alexander
Reggae-Later - Monty Alexander
Crying - Monty Alexander
Linstead Market - Monty Alexander

Customer Reviews:

"two classic albums in one unique package".......2000-10-25

What more can be said about this talented artist, who was influenced by Oscar Petersen, has come up with his own outstanding and original style. Recording more than a score of excellent albums, this his latest release is a 2-CD set combining soulful, hard-bopping jazz with Jamaican calypsos and West Indian grooves. Alexander, Jamaican born pianist shares his contagiously enjoyable style with two of his best - "Ivory & Steel" and "Jamboree", now in one package "Island Grooves".

Note, Alexander's Jamaica fueled jazz piano pyrotechnics, the distinctively west Indian sound of the steel drums and an eclectic collection of songs...ranging from calypso-infused jazz standards to Alexander originals, with creative twists on traditional Jamaican songs.

Hey there, Latin jazz and world music fans, get out there and pick up this vibrant and colorful collection, sure to brighten up your already growing collecton of the "Best Jazz"...ANYWHERE!

Total Time: Disc One: 45:07 on 9 Tracks & Disc Two: 49:09 on 10 Tracks...Concord Jazz-CCD2 4940...(2000)

Old Time Gospel Jamboree
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Old Time Gospel Jamboree

Manufacturer: Provident Music Distribution
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Stand & Be Counted

ASIN: B00021OQA2

Product Description

Instrumental, Playlist Includes: 1. I Have Decided 2. Unclouded Day 3. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 4. Rock Of Ages 5. Gloryland March Medley 6. At Calvary 7. I Saw The Light 8. He's Got The Whole World 9. Gospel Medley 10. Just A Closer Walk With Thee 11. There Is Power In The Blood

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Outstanding Jump Blues
One Bad Stud
Best blues guitarist arond
how i like his music
Nick Curran is the man

Fixin' Your Head
Nick Curran
Manufacturer: Texas Jamboree
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TQRY
Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

Women And Cadillacs
Boogie With My Baby
Just Love Me Baby
I Want To Love You
Good Rockin' Man
Lonely Nights
Loose Lip Mama
It's My Life, Baby
She's Mine
Straighten Up
Do You Wanna Be My Baby?
I'm Waiting For Your Call
Get Rich Quick

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Jump Blues.......2001-12-08

I've known Nick from his days playing with Ronnie Dawson and Kim Lenz (both Rockabilly greats) but this CD floored me. If they added a little surface noise the uninitiated would swear it was recorded in the late 40's or early 50's. Nick's guitar playing is flawlessly authentic but not at all mechanical or stale. His voice is incredible - you will find it hard to believe that voice issues from someone so young. If you like jump blues in the style of Wynonie Harris, Roy Brown, Big Joe Turner, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, Magic Sam, and the immortal T-Bone Walker do yourself a favor and buy this CD! Catch Nick live too!

One Bad Stud.......2001-02-02

Word is, here in Dallas, Nick Curran was cryogenically frozen back in 1953,because the world at that time would not have been able to handle this fireball. Now, he's sucessfully thawed and cruising the streets in a bright red 1950's Volvo. All the local guitar players are out to assassinate this guy, because he is just too dam good. He is currently recieving rave reviews literally all over the world and has record companies and promoters hounding him constantly. Formerly,as guitarist for Kim Lenz, he wasnt content to just sit back and be a side guy..now(fortunately for us) here's his debut CD and looks like his band is soon to be cutting another CD in Feb before they embark on yet another tour of California. Buy this CD if you have any sense at all, BUY THIS DISC. It'll be worth more than you paid for it in 5 years.Great stuff!

Best blues guitarist arond.......2001-01-12

This CD is wonderful. The vocals are quite powerful and this young man's mastery of blues guitar is phenominal. The way that Mr. Curran mixes the blues stylings of the greats like Guitar Slim and T-Bone Walker into a Rockabilly beat is not only fascinating, but is also extreemly enjoyable. We all know the expression "music to your ears". Well, this is "music to your body and soul". What I find truely amazing about this young musician is that he is this good at such an age. If he is this good now, imagine how good he will be when he grows up.

how i like his music.......2000-10-08

Nick Curran is very talented for his age.He has got a very excellent voice.I would rate him 5 stars.I hope that he keeps playing for years to come.

Nick Curran is the man.......2000-06-15

this CD was recorded at Fort Horton Studios in Austin, Tx. Nick brings alive the feelin' of old school jump blues. This is one of the hottest blues Cds that has been released this summer. He will be touring the west coast in july, so if ya get a chance to see him, go check him out. If ya like wynonne harris, roy brown, and t-bone walker the you will love this Cd

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For the adventurous lo-fi indie punk fan.
This band SUCKS
Solid indie rock offering

Jamboree
Beat Happening
Manufacturer: K. Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001E7008
Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

Bewitched
In Between
Indian Summer
Hangman
Jamboree
Ask Me
Crashing Through
Cat Walk
Drive Car Girl
Midnight A Go-Go
The This Many Boyfriends Club

Customer Reviews:

For the adventurous lo-fi indie punk fan........2005-08-10

Yes, Beat Happening is not for everyone. Let's just clear that up now. If you only really enjoy listening to high-quality productions in the vein of nu-metal, teen-pop, rap, etc. (not that ALL of those genres are bad necessarily), then you most likely will NOT enjoy this band's music. However, if you like indie rock, DIY punk, early Velvet Underground, or simply put, music that doesn't really care what the listener's opinion of the music is, than you should really check out Beat Happening.

Beat Happening were Northwest indie rock legends, influencing the music scene in so many ways. Hell, Cobain even went and got a K records tattoo on his arm. And for me, this album is them at their best-and yes, in many respects, also them at their most unapproachable as well.

There are several great punkish tunes here that really rock in the B.H. way: 'Cat Walk', 'Midnight a go-go', and 'Hangman' are all awesome, and want to make you pogo and wave your arms in the air. Heather, of course, contributes a couple of slower, ballady numbers that are very sweet and endearing. 'The This Many Boyfriends Club': you either love this or you think it is the biggest piece of junk ever written. I love it. Out-of-key guitars, background cafe talking, feedback, Calvin singing out of tune-this song is sooo cool.

The true highlight here though, is 'Indian Summer', which by now should be considered a true indie rock classic, being covered by the likes of Luna and Eugenius. There is a simple, timeless perfection about this song. I honestly think that anyone should be able to appreciate and enjoy it.

So, sure, this album is by no means a universal crowd pleaser (Nevermind it is not), but it certainly has its appeal for the right music fans out there. Give it a try: if you enjoy it, then check out Black Candy, which also is awesome, and even darker in tone.

This band SUCKS.......2005-06-21

If you like indiferent out of tune guitar playing and drumming that makes Mo Tucker seem like a virtuoso then this album is for you. The singing and song writing are occasionally interesting but the general atmosphere of boredom and sloppy indifference ruins the experience for me. This sounds as if several of my musically less than talented friends decided to form a band and a week later recorded an album. It's not charming, just weak and one more reason to hate indie pop.

Solid indie rock offering.......2004-04-08

The second full-length release from the Beat Happening (after their self-titled debut and an EP collaboration with Screaming Trees) finds them showing all sides of their collective personality. Jamboree contains eleven songs, due to the punk aesthetic covering only twenty-four minutes, that range from the powerful, catchy "Bewitched" to the seeming test of listener tolerance "The This Many Boyfriends Club."

"Bewitched" begins Jamboree with feedback and some nice grinding fretwork. Calvin Johnson easily holds our attention with the repeated chorus of "I've got a crush on you." I'm consistently amazed at how simple a song can be and still be entertaining, and "Bewitched" is a perfect example; it appears to be composed of only two chords yet is immensely satisfying. Heather Lewis follows with the beach rock-influenced jangle pop of "In Between." I find myself continually drawn to her offerings. Neither of them is a particularly great singer but the difference in Calvin and Heather's vocal styles makes one a respite from the other and doesn't let monotony get in the way of a solid listen.

Calvin returns for another venture into what is essentially Beat Happening's forte: love songs of either nostalgia or longing. The plaintive "Indian Summer" is a highlight of the album, with memorable lyrics and a sweet tone. "Hangman" (along with "Bewitched") show signs of the darkness that would lead to the recording of Beat Happening's next work, Black Candy, with its tale of an executioner who seems to enjoy his job a little too much but otherwise is just a normal Joe. I love it.

Jamboree's title track is actually one of the low points of the album, seeming to have been recorded on the fly, but it's improvisatory feel is charming. It is the first of three tracks that each come in at around a minute. The sound on "Ask Me" has a bit of echo, but Heather's a capella rendering of the musical question "Oh, hey, well okay, aren't you gonna ask me what I did today?" is nonetheless engaging. A fuller production is evident on "Crashing Through," but it still makes a lesser impression than "Ask Me" simply due to the catchy pop feel of the latter.

"Cat Walk" is a distinctly humorous ditty that begins with Calvin observing his girl out with another guy. He doesn't mind ("he's an okay fella," "she's got a bad habit of being pure"), but wishes "she'd leave my sweater home" while doing it. "Drive Car Girl" and "Midnight A Go-Go" are musically similar--the one feels almost like a continuation of the other--with Calvin offering comparable vocalisms. The only difference is that "Midnight" ends with Calvin (and whoever happens to be guitarist on this track--it's not always easy to tell on Beat Happening records) getting a little excited at the end, making it a slight improvement on its predecessor.

The less said about "The This Many Boyfriends Club," however, the better. Playground noises, atonal guitar and Calvin defiantly following an unidentifiable melody combine to make a very unpleasant listening experience--and it's the longest track on the album. It ends with a girl's scream and Calvin throwing the microphone down, just for good measure. Jamboree may be less than half an hour long, but it would be much more enjoyable if this track were completely left off. You've got to say this for the album, though: it puts all its good eggs up front and, realizing that it won't entertain forever, at least attempts to be experimental.

Pleasant Jamboree: There's Good Rockin' Tonite
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unknown,but needs to heard.Mr Stacy rocks

Pleasant Jamboree: There's Good Rockin' Tonite
Clyde Stacy
Manufacturer: Eagle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005NG9K
Release Date: 1993-07-23

Tracks:

Good Rockin' Tonite
Hoy Hoy
Summerime Blues
Lonely Guy
I'll Try
So Young
Be My Love
Nobody's Darlin'
Return To Me
Dream Boy
You're Satisfied
Well I Love You
Scotch On The Rocks
Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor'
I Sure Do Love You Baby
Live And Learn
Baby Shame
You Want Love
Sittin' Down Cryin
Just Your Love
Tranquilizer Cins
Broken Heart
End Up With The Blues
Forget Me

Customer Reviews:

unknown,but needs to heard.Mr Stacy rocks.......2002-04-02

I have been looking for this song (So Young).The first time i heard it in a movie.Robert Gordon did that version.He said Clyde Stacy did it first 1957.I fell in love with it.The song is pure jailbate.His voice and that sexy woman saying comments like "oh baby" and "such a pretty baby".I telling you people if you like unknown rock and rollers this man is for you.He plays alot of different music on here.Like rockabilly,slow tunes,wild guitar instrumentals-like "scotch on the rocks" and "Tranquilizer Cins".I gave it 4 stars just for that song and "So Young".But I found out this guy is just..cool.Just some fyi the sound on some of the songs is not great,but also not bad...

Average customer rating:

Great cd for jiving
Great songs for jitterbug dancers or hepcats

Jiving Jamboree 3
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ace Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006EXEK
Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

Why Don't You Haul Off And Love Me - Bullmoose Jackson And His Buffalo Bearcats
Who Said Shorty Wasn't Coming Back - Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra
Baseball Boogie - Mabel Scott
Lies, Lies, Lies - Annisteen Allen
Bradshaw Boogie - Tiny Bradshaw And His Orchestra
No More Nothin' - Zeb Turner
That's What You're Doin' To Me - The Dominoes
Hi-Ho-Sylvester - Jimmy Rushing
Louisiana Hop - Pete 'Guitar' Lewis
The Walkin' Blues - Jesse Powell And His Orchestra
Chic-A-Choo Freight - Bob Newman
Hollerin' And Screamin' - Little Esther
Are You Forgetting - The Royals
The Deacon Don't Like It - Wynonie Harris
I'll Upset You Baby - Lula Reed
You Hear - The Lamplighters
Fannie Brown Got Married - Roy Brown And His Mighty, Mighty Men
Cool Disc Jockey - Boyd Bennett And His Rockets
Voo-Vee-Ah-Bee - The Platters
Seven Nights To Rock - Moon Mullican
Strollin' With Nolen Aka Oonchy Oonchy - Jimmy Nolen
Midnight Ramblin' Tonight - H Bomb Ferguson
Come On, Come On, Come On - Tiny Topsy And The Charms
Miss Shake It - Ba Ba Thomas

Product Description

1. Why Don't You Haul Off And Love Me - Bullmoose Jackson And His Buffalo Bearcats
2. Who Said Shorty Wasn't Coming Back - Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra (Vocal: Henry Glover)
3. Baseball Boogie - Mabel Scott
4. Lies, Lies, Lies - Annisteen Allen
5. Bradshaw Boogie - Tiny Bradshaw/Orchestra
6. No More Nothin' - Zeb Turner
7. That's What You're Doin' To Me - The Dominoes
8. Hi-Ho-Sylvester - Jimmy Rushing
9. The Walkin' Blues - Jesse Powell And His Orchestra (Vocal: Fluffy Hunter)
10. Louisiana Hop - Pete 'Guitar' Lewis
11. Chic-A-Choo Freight - Bob Newman
12. Hollerin' And Screamin' - Little Esther
13. Are You Forgetting - The Royals
14. The Deacon Don't Like It - Wynonie Harris
15. I'll Upset You Baby - Lula Reed With Sonny Thompson And His Orchestra
16. You Hear - The Lamplighters
17. Fannie Brown Got Married - Roy Brown And His Mighty, Mighty Men
18. Voo-vee-ah-bee - The Platters
19. Cool Disc Jockey - Boyd Bennett/Rockets
20. Seven Nights To Rock - Moon Mullican With Boyd Bennett And His Rockets
21. Strollin' With Nolen (a.k.a Oonchy Oonchy) (Take 1) - Jimmy Nolen
22. Come On, Come On, Come On - Tiny Topsy/Charms
23. Midnight Ramblin' Tonight - H Bomb Ferguson
24. Miss Shake It - Ba Ba Thomas

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Great cd for jiving.......2004-06-30

All you jivers out there, this is the cd to get. For those who don't know what "jive" is. Jive is a style of "risque" dancing that was popular with teens, and greasers in the 1950's. It is a sort of modified, more energetic, yet cooler version of the 40's jitterbug. It is smoother then jitterbug, but just as energetic, and the steps are different. That being said, this cd can easily be danced to in jitterbug and lindy hop style too. The music ranges from late period swing, jump blues, r&b, boogie woogie, early rock'n'roll, rockabilly and rockin' blues.

Fun energetic and toe tappin' jive music.

Great songs for jitterbug dancers or hepcats.......2004-06-17

This is the 3rd and last cd in Ace's exellent Jitterbug Jive series, which is all types of music that can be danced to. The cd covers early rock'n'roll, rockabilly, jump blues, r&b, blues and late period swing. The msuic all jives and bops, and is all uptempo and danceable. Very lively and fun music, that will liven up your next sock hop party!

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