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The Divine Miss M

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

Release Date August 29, 1995
I remember The Summer Of 1973. Sometimes, music makes time stand still. I was working a job out of doors and I heard "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" drifting through the air, "The Divine Miss M" is an accurate title.

I've been listening to this music again this year, as I've watched Bette Midler's friend Hillary Clinton win more votes than any other Presidential primary candidate in history.

CD-Charts Position 182
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Disney Songs the Satchmo Way

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Louis Armstrong

Release Date April 03, 2001
Louis Armstrong is someone I admire for doing what they did consistently. Thus, if you are at all familiar with Satchmo, you have a good idea what this album is all about. There are those who view Armstrong's later years as a time of commercial submission, yet from my perspective, he elevated all the material that he recorded. This set of Disney tunes is no different. I bought it for my toddler son, so that he would be exposed to music of quality, but that would also appeal to him; however, I have no qualms listening to it on my own. My favorite is Louis' take on "Chim Chim Cheree", followed by "The Bare Necessities". If you have kids, make sure they hear this recording!

CD-Charts Position 183
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Rock Swings

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Paul Anka

Release Date June 07, 2005
Great arrangements well sung. The band cooks, and the result goes way, way beyond mere novelty musically. A very impressive effort and for you older folks, an album to help your kids understand what big bands are all about. Great album.

CD-Charts Position 184
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The Legendary Bobby Darin

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Bobby Darin

Release Date September 28, 2004
This album literally lives in my car CD player. It is one of the best collection of Bobby Darin songs (hits and other songs) found on one CD, and I never tire of it.
I must admit, my favorites are the "swingers", "On The Street Where You Live", "Once In A Lifetime", "More", "Charade" , but I am also fond of "Call Me Irresponsible", "The Good Life", "If I Were A Carpenter" and "Softly As I Leave You". To be honest, I never cared very much for his "teeny bopper" songs such as "If A Man Answers" which is found on this album. And, as one of the few Bobby Darin fans who dislikes "Splish Splash", I am glad that song is featured in a medley of other songs. But including these songs only proves how well this collection showcases the versatility of Bobby ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 185
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Diana Krall Christmas Songs

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Diana Krall, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra

Release Date November 01, 2005
very nice collection of songs and beautiful interpretations.
listened to it regularly way into february.
i had to make myself move on to something else.
highly recommended.
diana is great.

CD-Charts Position 186
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Taking a Chance on Love

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Jane Monheit, Michael Buble

Release Date September 07, 2004
I bought this CD for my husband, as we love Michael Buble and heard a duet with Jane and thought it was lovely. She has such a clear voice on this CD, it is heavenly and fantastic quality. We have bought a few new Artist's CD's this month and she ranks as one of the best. Would definitely buy another CD. If you like classical jazz with the sweetest of voices, then you have found your treasure...

CD-Charts Position 187
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The Way You Look Tonight: The Romantic Songs of Jerome Kern

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Beegie Adair

Release Date June 15, 2004
If you loved the music of the Jerome Kern era you'll love this. Wonderful
piano style of this artist continues.

CD-Charts Position 188
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The Singing Nun

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Soeur Sourire

Release Date March 23, 1999
I guess I did not notice but the cd is done in french. I still enjoyed the music and I could make out some words. Took French in College but got a D.

CD-Charts Position 189
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The Melody at Night, With You

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Keith Jarrett

Release Date October 19, 1999
Keith Jarrett is surely one of the more interesting jazz pianists around. I have his recording of the Shostakovitch 24 Prelude and Fugues and am full of admiration of his courage in straddling the divide between classical music and jazz. That recording is a superb account of one of the great classical piano compositions of the 20th century.
In this CD, we find Jarrett, recovering from a serious illness, in quiet, contemplative mood. This account of standards is almost minimalist. Jarrett presents the themes with little ornamentation and hardly adds much in the way of improvisation. Instead, he lets the tunes breath, enveloping them in quietness. The left hand adds few harmonies -- the mood is almost religious.
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CD-Charts Position 190
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Oscar Peterson Plays The George Gershwin Songbook

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Vocal Pop
by: Oscar Peterson

Release Date February 27, 1996
The 1st 12 songs were the ones actually released on the original album. A Foggy Day when Oscar hits the bridge (Middle Part) where he plays the melody so graciously almost angelic to a point with Ray Brown walking his distinct bass lines the song mezmorizes you. You'll keep playing it over and over. Many of the 1st 12 songs are like that. I believe the trio's interpretation of melody was at its zenith when it recorded this album. Can Jazz be a thing of beauty and grace? This album says so.