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The Story & Songs Of The Wizard Of Oz - Special Edition: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Herbert Stothart, Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg

Release Date September 15, 1998
Back in 1939, audio recording was tinny and horrible by today's standards. This movie's soundtrack was no exception.

However, digital technology has come a long way, including the ability to simulate stereo. For the most part, the hissing and scratching are gone in this CD, and many passages are in what sounds like true stereo.

It's a treat for those of us who hate mono.

This is the best Wizard of Oz original soundtrack recording available. And as somebody else said, the popup in the cardboard keepcase is unexpected and very cool.

Highly recommended.

CD-Charts Position 122
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Eh, Paisano! 100% Italian-American Classics

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Various Artists

Release Date January 14, 1997
Both of these are EXCELLENT! Good sound, clear and is very Italian.
My husband and I love them! Looking forward for more from you.

CD-Charts Position 123
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Canta en Español

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Eydie Gorme Y Trio Los Panchos

Release Date February 05, 1990
This collaboration between the Los Panchos and Edyie Gorme (remember Steve and Edyie on the Carol Burnett show?) is NUMERO UNO. You don't need to speak or understand Spanish to enjoy the beautiful harmonies of these beautifully interpreted Latin standards. ¡Es fantástico!

CD-Charts Position 124
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Romance: Songs From the Heart

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date January 16, 2007
If you put together 21 songs from Frank Sinatra's years at Capitol, it's hard to go wrong, whether you plan it, or put some CD's in a multi-disc player and hit "random". And when you start with "...Skin", you're headed in the right direction. The "housekeeping" refers to the final track, which was not a single, nor on the original concept LPs. It slipped through the cracks to go on The Sinatra Years set, but here it is. It doesn't get 5 stars from me for a few reasons. First, why are there no Gordon Jenkins arrangements? I don't have a particular track in mind, but his work is certainly as important as Riddle and May. Second, the different take of 'Nice and Easy' doesn't really add anything. My suggestions for unreleased (at least legally) ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 125
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As Time Goes By: The Best of Jimmy Durante

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Jimmy Durante

Release Date October 05, 1993
There is purity of soul in the Schozzola's voice, which usually is absent from "better" voices. A grandfather's doting voice beats a Vegas crooner's voice any day. Miss ya, Jimmy.

CD-Charts Position 126
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Bette Midler - Greatest Hits-Experience the Divine

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Bette Midler

Release Date June 22, 1993
Bette Midler opened tonight in Vegas- incomparable show with many of the songs on this album - When a Man Loves a Woman blows the roof off Caesars.
Buy the music here and do not miss this show.

CD-Charts Position 127
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The Christmas Song

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Nat King Cole

Release Date September 27, 2005
If you don't have this already, what are you waiting for? My all time Christmas favorite.

CD-Charts Position 128
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Love Songs

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Billie Holiday

Release Date March 12, 1996
This one is a must-have if you want to assemble a top-flight Billie Holiday collection. All the recordings were made between 1935-1942 when her perfect natural voice was still like a bell, and her musical instincts were in full bloom. Unlike her later recordings, there is no sign of the sad toll her lifestyle took on her voice. The best treat in this candy dish is hearing her sing with Count Basie on the piano, in THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME. The Sony remasterings are brilliant and even, and very far above the so-so quality of most Lady Day anthologies - don't pass this one up. A NOTE ABOUT THE ALBUM COVER ART - Take a look at the second version of the cover art with Holiday's portrait - this is the cover of the CD we picked up.

CD-Charts Position 129
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In the Wee Small Hours

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date May 26, 1998
Aside from a couple "best of" compilations, I never really cared much for Sinatra. I preferred Dean Martin and thought that even Sinatra's hits were OK at best. Then I heard this album, and now I understand why people went crazy for this man. I listened to this on my drive to work, and the sadness stuck with me for the remainder of my shift. This is a masterpiece which should be heard by all music fans, and it does a great job of getting you to want to hear more of what Sinatra has to offer. His singing on this album is perfect, delivering the melancholy in such an effective manner that you want to put your arm around the guy and tell him that everything's gonna turn out alright. The key factor on this album, however, is Nelson Riddle, someone who I never heard ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 130
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Celtic Women: Beautiful Carols

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Various Artists

Release Date August 01, 2007
I was very pleased with the cd when it arrived. Came in a timely manner and in excellent condition.