"Fred has done it again"
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This new CD has all of the passion, love, God, and style that can only be produced by Fred Hammond. It's not your typical "Praise and Worship" music but the message is there. "You're so Beautiful" is one of my favorite tracks. Don't miss out....
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I grew up listening to Commissioned and was very disappointed when Fred Hammond went out on his own.  Recently, I was looking for a DVD to include in my worship time, I gravitated toward "Purpose by Design".  The spirit was in Las Vegas on that night and, as I continue to watch this DVD, I am blessed more and more.  Many of Fred's favorites are contained w/in this DVD and there are also many exciting 'twists' in the songs that I really enjoyed.  My son, who is 13 yrs. old, loves this also and now knows the words to a lot of the songs.  What a blessing to have Praise and Worship music such as this, to prepare your heart and mind!
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The King II ! I've waited to continue the journey with The Weird Sisters since devouring The King of Good Intentions a couple years back. And a great trip it's been! It's figuratively a shotgun seat in that smelly tour van!! Fun characters, absurd scenarios captured by Fredrick's unique literary wit. The 90's could be considered the last great decade of the music business since the digital revolution has decimated it. Fredrick brings you right back!! Check out the Black watch records as well, Fredrick's songs are warm fuzzy blankets of melody and just the right amount of suppressed rage!
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Freddy the Pig never ceases to amaze his friends--or his readers either, for that matter!  And this time, Freddy and the Bean Farm animals are off to Florida! Walter R. Brooks "animation" continues the adventures of Freddy  in his usual fashion and demeanor!
 In "Freddy Goes to Florida," it  seems that the Bean Farm animals have grown tired of the cold New York  winters--and the fact that their beloved Mr. Bean can't afford to make  modern refurbishments.  So they decide to migrate South, just as the birds  do!  The animals draw lots to see who gets to go--after all, some of them  have to stay and take care of the farm!
 Headed by Freddy the Pig,  Mrs. Wiggins (the cow), Jinx (the cat), Henrietta (the hen) and her husband  Charles, Hank (the horse), the Webbs (Mr. and Mrs. Spider), Alice and Emma  (the ducks), Jack (the dog), and Eek, Quik, Eeny, and Cousin Augustus (the  mice),  the traveling companions set off!
 And then it is one  adventure after another as this grass menagerie (plus a few others!) head  South.  Dishonest humans, tricky alligators, and even a "pot of gold" await  this crew as the excitement mounts!  And on their way, the stop by  Washington, where they are greeted by the President of the United States,  who had heard of their goal (after all, they are the first animals to  migrate!).  And, of course,  the animals are able to find a pot of gold,  too!
 Published in the late 40s, Brooks' Freddie the Pig series has  captured audiences far and wide.  It is refreshing to see such a children's  classic stand the test of time (I first read "Freddie the Detective" back  in the 50s!) and while many are now out of print (check your local  library--that's a good source!), the adventures of these farm animals  always bring a smile!  Such fun--no matter how old a child you  are!
(Billyjhobbs@tyler.net)
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I must say that I put off reading this book because I I thought, "This guy surely must be nuts--FRED?"  After I got into the book, and his real personality began to emerge, I was convinced, "This man is brilliant!" I am a 72 year old, retired school teacher, and I love to read, and this book had me hooked from the "get-go"!

My daughter came for a weekend visit, and I was telling her about this book that I was reading, so I read her a few sample pages. Before we knew it, it was 1:30 AM, and we were laughing so hard we were crying.  I'm surprised that she was able to understand what I was reading, but she kept saying, "I LOVE this book!"

Giving this book a 5 star rating just does not do it justice,  but that was my only alternative, since a number 10 was not available!  I can only hope that the books that I write gets my message across as clearly as Brad is able to accomplish by his ability to sandwich Biblical truths in between the hilarious scenes he creates.

A word of caution, don't let anyone read this book to you while you are driving!
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March 2016. It's TAX time again and a election year besides. Another Fred (#3) would be greatly appreciated!!! A great, highly-addictive series.
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All of Fred's classic songs are here, many taken directly from the movie audio. Can't beat what you get for the price.
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Very inspirational. I was moved and touched by the love Fred Hammond has for God. You can feel it. You will play this CD over and over again.
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I am loving this book! It is so interesting to read about someone whom I feel I already know.  I have probably seen all of Fred Stoller's TV appearances and it is so cool to read about what went on behind the scenes. He has made me laugh and cringe forever and now I know why! This is a great example of someone who is best off when he acts like himself because there is nobody else like him. He has a great way of relaying a story in such an interesting way that you have to laugh even though the experience he is recounting was sad.  Even though he often plays wimpy roles it is obvious from this book that he has a very strong character having put up with so much for so long.  I hope there are more books to come.
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Cowboy Mouth has been producing fun, heart pounding, feel good music for twenty plus years and this album continues that trend.  Fred and JTG continue to anchor this band and produce amazing music.
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I love the new CD "Doin somethin' right". I love all music from Billy, but this one tops them all. He has a sweet sexy sound to his voice and it just makes you want to listen to it over and over again. This is a "don't miss out" CD. You will be glad you got it from begining to end. And like me, be waiting for more to come.
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Darrell Scott has been around for years, writing songs (many of them charted) and playing with the like of Guy Clark. His skill with a range of instruments is phenomenal and his voice (control, range, and interpretive skills) is a match or better for anyone who has taken Scott's songs into the country charts. This album suffers from none of the overproduction that marred "Theatre of the Unheard," his last album. (Just my opinion of course.) It's a terrific recording of a live session in North Carolina, with backing from musicians as skilled as he is. These cuts allow Scott's playing and great voice and delivery to stand out the way they should. This is a fine album!
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Jim nails it again. I can listen to this album on repeat and not get sick of it. Gaffigan once again proves why he's one of the best comedians around.
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Fred Hersch is one of the best solo jazz pianists in recent memory. His playing is original, yet versed in the classical and jazz tradition. It is poetic and inventive in a way that makes it almost impossible to mistake Fred for any other pianist.

The recording quality on is not great, as it was not a planned release. Fred decided to release it because he felt it was a special performance.

The first track, "Black is the Colour/Love Them from Spartacus" is sublime: Fred's use of space is flawless, his harmony is sonorous and appropriate, the melodic line flows smoothly through the entire track, and the climax is one of the best in recorded jazz.

The second track, "Speak Low", is full of inventive counterpoint and several exciting devices, such as an exciting ostinato montuno pattern

I won't describe all of the tracks, but every single one is a unique gem. After a while, you may notice Fred repeating some of his ideas from other tracks, but this is almost impossible to avoid in a whole night of solo improvisation.

I highly recommend this disc to solo jazz piano fans, to pianists looking for new ideas, or anyone looking for some beautiful and modern, yet easily-appreciable music.
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I picked up this book to simply check it out. For some reason, I got hooked to the tone of Fred. It was humorous, caring and friendly. I think it is a genuine and honest effort to help the reader. Fred also shows his vulnerability at times which is really commendable..
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I had the pleasure of working with Fred a few years ago. I have always been a huge Seinfeld fan, and when I learned about all of his contributions to the show, as well as almost every comedic TV show known to man, I knew I had to check this out. His writing style really makes you feel like you were a part of the show yourself, almost like a good friend telling you a juicy secret. Not to mention, you can't help but hear his infamous voice the whole time you read it. I look forward to sharing this with fellow fanatics!! Must Read!
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Back in 1991 a musical phenomenon hit the airwaves and catapulted an unknown group with the unlikely moniker of Right Said Fred,to the top of the charts worldwide. Their offering was a song called I'm Too Sexy which went multi platinum worldwide in a short space of time. The song and the accompanying video assured its' success and it stayed almost a year on the US charts. South Korea actually banned the song due to its' disrespect of cats and the groups disinclination to re-record the song to read I'm Too Fancy(!).Go figure.
This CD,the groups debut album,spawned a further three hits with Deeply Dippy,Don't Talk Just Kiss and Those Simple Things;all deserved of their varied successes. Another tune here,Do You Feel?,could easily have been another hit for them. The core of the group consists of the two Fairbrass brothers Richard(vocals)and Fred(guitar),with accompanying lead guitarist and friend Rob Manzolli(no longer with the group).
Don't look for musical moral lessons here or sophisticated lyrics. This is just a straight ahead fun-coming-at-you,dance-until-you-drop album;full of life. All but the weakest tune,Upon My Heart,set their own pace and mood and they consistently lay down those wonderful dance grooves to get you out of your seat and to party by.
Richards' vocals are simple but pleasing ones and I'm sure the brothers are smart enough to realize their limitations and they stick well within those parameters to achieve the success they have reaped so far.
I highly recommend this CD to everyone. It's a definite energy lifter and mood enchancer guaranteed to get you out of your seats. Right Said Fred definitely got it right...the first time!