Easily the most recommended Bennie Moten CD...
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Between 1923-27 Moten recorded some of his hottest and most jazz oreinted stuff.  Moten started the "Kansas City" sound of the 20's.  His Kansas City Orchestra aside from King Oliver's in the early 20's was among one of the finest.  Highlights include a joyous "Elephant's Wobble," "Crawdad Blues," "South," and "18th Street Strut."  This is some of the most enjoyable music to ever have come out of the roarin' 20's.  Definately recommended to collectors of this genere.
3324538
It's a very fine recording. I still own the hi-fi LP from the early 60's, but it's been overplayed, so I'm glad to have this CD. Mose Allison recently passed (Nov., 2016). He was a noted contributor to back-country blues.
4715529
I give this CD a 5-star,because I am absolutely VERY HAPPY  that it is on this format--BETTER THAN AN LP!! We used to have this artist on LP,yet we had to jump up and down just to play our favorite song! But enter the compact disc-and the player itself-that makes all the difference in the world! B B King is definitely the BEST!! I and my sister chose this particular CD because it is our favorite!! The first track 'Tired Of Your Jive' is quite a jam! The third track 'All Over Again' speaks of a broken hearted man who has lost his mate,so he gives up on life, he goes shopping for a tombstone, because he believes that he would be 'better off dead'. There is a bit of sadness to this song,though can be a little eerie. Now there is this OTHER track,'Think It Over',it has sort of an old-fashioned beat to it,the sound of guitar and bass playing in unison-(unity), yet it is something that will make you get up and dance! I'm here to tell you overall,that this CD is the best,I'm glad that you had it in this format! Thank you so much for this absolutely fantabulous CD!! B B King is the man!!--he can surely groove!!
4675043
If you only buy one BHTM CD, this is the one for you!!!!!!!  All the songs, great versions!!!!!  That's it.
852010
This is the best cd the Artist has ever released.  Don't let the naysayers dissuade you.  If an artist he is, it is proven on this little disc we have here.
As with all musicians you like, you have to listen a couple of  times before you make a decision.  Don't be too hasty to judge...
This cd  is awesome from start to finish.  I have heard people rave about the hidden  track.  But let's take a moment here.  If you loved Purple Rain, you'll  love "So Far, So Pleased."  This is so Purple Rain it oozes.  If  you just love Prince, you'll enjoy all the other songs.
If you're  involved with a woman, you can't help but think of her on nearly every  song.  This cd oozes sex and desire.  Just the song lyrics give away the  sexual nature of this cd.  "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold" has  some great lyrics like "This is where you end, and you and I  begin."  The song "Undisputed" offers, "I can give you  power, or I can take it away."  These are probably the least sexually  pointed lyrics I could think of from this cd.  So you can guess what the  rest of the cd goes to.
"I Love you but I don't Trust you  anymore" is a feeling song that tells of a cheating mate.  And anyone  who has been cheated on, or even cheated, will feel is a powerful  song.
"Strange but True" offers "my life force is  increased by knowing you."
If you are a Prince fan, you cannot go  wrong with this cd.  If not, take your chances.  But I love this cd.  I  listen to it daily.  Without fail.
Enjoy.  If you don't like this cd, I  will fully refund the cost of this review ($0.00).
3762632
Hard to say which is my fave. It's beautiful music. Love the tune about Van Gogh lending an ear (Should've Known) and the rockin' beats on In The Garden. Though I do also like the choo-choo sound of Graniteville. Hey, I'm no music critic - I listen to what I like and this CD is amazing, beautiful and worth having in any CD collection :) Though this CD is considered mainstream, which is better that way, Doug is one cool Christian. Looking forward to his next CD!
1435460
First off, a true tracklist . . .

Disc 1

1.  Just Communication
2.  It's Just Love
3.  Rhythm Emotion
4.  Mind Education
5.  White Reflection
6.  Last Impression
7.  CRY FOR THE DREAM
8.  GOOD LUCK & GOOD BYE
9.  Doukeshi
10. I'm your friend
11. Asu e no Doa wo Tatake
12. It's Just Love (TV version)
13. JUST COMMUNICATION (TV version)
14. Zutto Himitsu
15. Tatoe Kimi ga Hohoende mo
16. Brightness & Darkness
17. Kitto Ok! Ok!
18. Joy To My Life

Disc 2

1.  Rhythm Emotion (TV version)
2.  Ore Dake no Kotoba de
3.  Ai wa Mada Nakanai
4.  Wild Wing
5.  Tooi Yoake
6.  Hoshi no Manazashi
7.  Ai wa Ryuusei
8.  Hoshikuzu no Senshi-tachi
9.  Grasp The Truth
10. Flying Away
11. White Reflection (Short Version)
12. White Reflection (Reprise)
13. Mind Education (Short Version)
14. make my way
15. It's so all right.
16. Brave Eyes
17. Let into top
18. Take Off to The Sky

These CDs contain all of Two-Mix's greatest GW hits, such as "Just Communicaton" & "Rhythm Emotion" and even the Endless Waltz tracks "White Reflection" and "Last Impression."

However, a real standout on these CDs was Hikaru Midorikawa (the Japanese VA for Heero Yuy).  Every single one of his songs was good, if not great, particularly "Take Off to The Sky."

There were also other awesome pieces, such as "Mind Education," "Wild Wing," "Brave Eyes," and "Tatoe Kimi ga Hohoende mo."  Frankly, the only thing that could have made this collection better would be more remixes of certain songs, particularly Two-Mix's "Rhythm Emotion" & "Just Communication."  But even that doesn't detract from the outstanding collection of music on these CDs.

Easily a must-have for any Gundam Wing fans.
1220647
I bought this CD for only one song:  "Danny Boy".  Nobody has ever had such a melancholic interpretation of "Danny Boy" and Harry did it so wonderfully that this track alone is worth the purchase of the CD.  As usual, there are some golden oldies.  "Charade" is a good choice for Harry's voice.  "Cry Me a River" is also good but definitely not sentimental enough especially when you compare it to Etta James' version.  Among Harry's CD's, I still like "When Harry Met Sally" and "We Are In Love" best.  However, in terms of individual songs, his "Danny Boy" is a must in the collection.
3106021
This is my favorite CD thusfar by HIM. It rocks, yet is relaxing all at once. Very finely crafted stuff here! I don't have a favorite track on this CD because I can't decide which one that is because they're all so wonderful. No woman should live without this CD but the guys will like it too :)
1833778
this cd is probably one of my favorites.  i have all the other moxy fruvous cds, but this is the one that stays in my cd player the most.  this is a cd almost everyone will like.  the wide variety of melodies and tempos  set this cd apart from the rest.  usually the slower songs on albums don't  catch the listener's ear as the faster ones, but the slower song "gulf  war song" draws to you just as much as the more upbeat song "king  of spain".  If you are introducing moxy fruvous to anyone, this would  be the album.  if you are thinking about buying a moxy fruvous album, don't  think, just buy because you will be very satisfied with this band.
4249790
I recently bought this cd, and I enjoyed it! for me this is the "Ray Conniff Country Album", because it captures the energy of the old western spirits, and I think every country fan will be delightfull with this; the best songs for me in this disc are "Everybody Loves Somebody" and "Singing The Blues", but the rhythm touch of "Walk The Line" is excellent (is as excellent as the original Johnny Cash version); another very good one is "Marianne" (very good final for a very good cd), It's impossible to listen "Oh Lonesome Me" and "Waitin'for the Evening Train" without the wish of dance and clap hands (these are wonderful and terrific country-style songs); because is another excellent work of the master Conniff, YOU HAVE TO BUY IT!! YOU ARE GOING TO DANCE AND SHOUT WITH THIS CD!!
869048
Overrated? ARE YOU CRAZY? This cd is a powerfull blend of Amy lees operetic vocals and ben moody's awesome guitar skills and leaves me even more content on my buy every time i listen to it. The lyrics are the ventings of 2 very ordinary people. The music adds jsut the right flavor to the cd so a younger audience may enjoy it too. If i had to choose 1 cd to have for the rest of my life, this would be it because it is timeless no matter who you are, you can find a song or 6 that fit you so well its like she knows u.
1338890
I pull this CD out every few years and am reminded each time how much I enjoy it - like revisiting an old friend.  Some of these artists were just coming on the scene back in 1989 when this CD was released by ROM Records.  Some made it big, some never did.  Many tracks are very hard to find.  The 15 tracks include:
1. Randy Erwin - Cowboy Night Herd Song (great yodeler - on par with Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky)
2. Blue Rose - Blue Love
3. Tom Russel Band - US Steel (one of my favorite Tom Russel songs)
4. Deighton Family - Two Little Boys (nice little ditty about childhood friends that grow up to fight in a real war)
5. Peter Rowan and Nashville Bluegrass Band - New Moon Rising
6. Sidesaddle - Pineywood Hills (nice vocals from these awesome female instrumentalists- my favorite version of this song)
7. Johnson Mountain Boys - Black Mountain Blues (bluegrass instrumental)
8. Robin and Linda Williams - Across the Blue Mountains (nice ballad of a young girl running off with a married man despite her parents pleading)
9. Patsy Montana - I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart (remade version by an older Patsy)
10. D.L. Menard - Let's Gallop to Msamou
11. Glen Duncan - Angel's Lullaby (relaxing old timey sounding instrumental)
12. Chris Gaffney & The Cold Hard Facts - Daddy's Little Girl (song reminds me of Burle Ives for some reason :-))
13. Bell and Shore - Every Time I'm Crying (lovely ballad)
14. Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers - The Girl of my Dreams (nice little ballad)
15. Glenda Faye - Orange Blossom Special (awesome version of an old classic)
16. Laurie Lewis - I'd Be Lost Without You (reminds me of early Mary Black, minus the Irish accent)
759154
There is a quote from Dean Martin to the effect "It's Frank's world, we're just lucky to be living in it."  This CD does more to prove that statement than anything else I have heard from Sinatra. He obviously is extremely comfortable on the stage. Maybe too comfortable- some of the monologues between songs are a bit outdated. But the music! Sound quality on this CD is magnificent! Obviously re-mastered by the best of the best, from superb quality original tapes. Frank's singing exhibits every quality on this CD that he is justly famous for. Emotion, phrasing, tonal quality all masterful.  Song choices are just great, a really representative range of Sinatra standards. And Basie's backup is of course lively and just beautiful. All in all, one of my favorite Sinatra CDs. It may become one of your favorties also, IF you can forgive the monologues...
4793791
This is my ninth copy of this favorite CD -- purchased to give to music-loving friends.  Lorraine brings us a sophisticated, swinging, charming, creative refreshment of the music of Fats Waller.  The instrumental work is fantastic and her imaginative, adroitly-sung lyrics are a total delight.  This also wears well -- I never tire of hearing these tunes -- they stay fresh, energetic, and genuine year after year.
2591703
... this CD is a work of art.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I've heard music from all around the world; I've heard it all.  This is one of my favorite CDs.  I love the lyrics.  I love the melody.  These boys can pick, and they pick well.  If I could have met them all, I would have given them a hug for all the hours of joy they've given me.  Seriously, along with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mountain Boys will be one of the best purchases you could ever make.
1184650
This tribute CD to Chuck's good friend and playing partner, guitarist Barney Kessel, who died in 2004, is an excellent CD. Chuck, who plays mainly vibes, though on two selections switches over to drums (what he usually played when he worked with Kessel), gigged and recorded with Barney (and Charlie Byrd) during the "Great Guitars" and Concord years, roughly the decade of the 1980s. All the tunes here are Kessel originals or tunes Redd associates with him.

The title tune is a dandy and is based on GET HAPPY. LAURA has an excellent arrangement and a good solo by pianist Monty Alexander. CRY ME A RIVER, taken as a slow ballad, as usual, has an intriguing introduction with a strong Coltrane feel to it. Howard Alden plays guitar, and he knows his Kessel well: ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA, LOVE IS HERE TO STAY, and SWEDISH PASTRY (Barney's best-known composition) all get very fine treatments by Howard. On 64 BARS ON WILSHIRE and LI'L DARLIN' Redd switches to drums and displays very fluid brushwork on both titles, but especially on 64 BARS. The 8x8 exchanges between Alden and Redd on this tune are very exciting. All in all, this is a most pleasurable CD: the tune selection is great and the musicianship high. I hope Chuck Redd puts out many more CDs featuring his excellent vibes work.