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Fiddler on the Roof (1964 Original Broadway Cast)

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
by: Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Zero Mostel, Julia Migenes

Release Date July 24, 1989
I chose Fiddler for my students' spring musical, and always like to get the original cast recording to help give me an idea of the original idea for the pieces in the show. This recording definitely delivers, and the interview with Sheldon Harnick at the end is an extra treat. Awesome CD!

CD-Charts Position 202
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The Ultimate Tony Bennett

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
by: Tony Bennett

Release Date October 03, 2000
With all due respect to the people involved with the production of this 2000 Sony release (Didier C. Deutsch, Darcy M. Proper, Danny Bennett and Steve Berkowitz), not to mention Tony himself, it's really quite impossible to come with a definitive single 20-track CD "ultimate" compilation for a man who racked up some 67 hit singles from his first in 1951 (Because Of You - # 1 for TEN weeks that summer) to his last in 1976 (As Time Goes By - # 28 Adult Contemporary early that spring). Never mind his many albums.

The insert explains the choices of the tracks this way: "With a career spanning five decades, over 50 million records sold, and nine Grammy Awards to his credit, this collection of standards, many of which Tony introduced, were ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 203
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The Polar Express

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 02, 2004
This album has great Christmas music that the entire family can enjoy! Would not put an age limit on this....it is a must have for the holidays!!!

CD-Charts Position 204
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The Very Best of Julie London

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
by: Julie London

Release Date January 10, 2006
I am not a Jazz aficiando or any kind of fan, but i've always found Julie L's music entertaining. Her CDs are in a group i play from time to time, usually while driving. Her attitude demands attention. the music is mostly old standards. The music and she are icons of a time when the lyrics actually were listened to.

CD-Charts Position 205
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Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
by: Dianne Reeves, Patti Austin, Stevie Wonder, George Duke, Take 6, Al Jarreau

Release Date September 29, 1992
Quincy Jones already rocks my world. I have nothing but respect for him and the level of musical excellence that has always surrounded anything he put his considerable mind and talent to. But this re-imagining of Handel's Messiah from an African-American perspective is exceptional, extraordinary, unabated joy--especially in "And He Shall Purify" and "Hallelujah!" I am a middle-aged white musician/pianist/voice teacher in New York City. I got my Master's at Indiana University in voice. I was raised a Southern-Baptist even! I only offer up this information to suggest what an unlikely candidate I might be to enjoy this CD. I can't stop smiling and moving with these extraordinary performances when I put this CD on. God bless Michael O. Jackson for these vocal arrangements. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 206
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Ultimate Petula Clark

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
by: Petula Clark

Release Date April 15, 2003
This CD is a must for any person genuinely interested in music from the 1960's. The songs have not aged at all, if anything they sound as great today as when they were they were first released. This is not surprising given that Petula never failed to deliver. Petula's songs have stood the test of time, and this often cannot be said for many singers. There is no doubt that the writing skills of Tony Hatch and his superb orchestra contributed greatly to the success of Petula, but at the end of the day they were a perfect match. Don't miss out on this collection.The Ultimate Petula Clark

CD-Charts Position 207
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Dino: The Essential Dean Martin (Special Platinum Edition) (2CD)

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
by: Dean Martin

Release Date June 07, 2005
As a twenty year old who is not typically known for listening older music, it is a great first piece of my Dean Martin collection. I enjoy this album very much and it beat pretty much all modern music, which is usually somewhat depressing and rather meaningless. This album puts me in a great mood every time I hear it.

CD-Charts Position 208
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Embraceable You: Romantic Songs of George Gershwin

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
by: Beegie Adair

Release Date January 07, 2004
This is just great. She's at her best. I have many of her albums, but this is the best one. Very listenable.

CD-Charts Position 209
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The Language of Music

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
starring: Thelonious Monk, Aretha Franklin, Ahmet Ertegun, Tom Dowd, Ginger Baker
directed by: Mark Moormann

Release Date August 24, 2004
I don't know how Tom Dowd's identity and influence escaped me for so many years. His influences as engineer, producer and omnipresent encourager of creative greatness were all over the music and albums that were like oxygen to me during the 60's and 70's. And I read every word about every person and player on every album cover like they were scripture. It really speaks to Mr. Dowd's dedication to putting the music first that his undeniable influence is so hard to find an acknowledgment for.

I remember first hearing about him on NPR a few years ago and wondered how he had slipped by my attention as his milieu was Atlantic Records during that label's most incredible heyday and he knew and worked with every amazing musician and band that was affiliated with Atlantic Records. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 210
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Tony Bennett - An American Classic [Blu-ray]

CD-Charts > Music > Broadway and Vocalists
starring: Tony Bennett, Christina Aguilera, Billy Crystal, k.d. lang, Chris Botti
directed by: Rob Marshall

Release Date December 12, 2006
Bluray looks good on my 1080P, but I could have saved money by sticking with my regular DVD.