THE BEST KEELY ALBUM EVER
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I have always been an admirer of Keely Smith, even as a youngster, listening to Louis Prima's wild live Capitol albums at Christmas parties in my Aunt Sarah's basement. As a child of rock n roll, I loved the spontaneous traditional/dixileand jazz sound of the band with the rhythm and blues influenced tenor of Sam Butera. Yet through all the nuttiness was this wonderfully calm and truly beautiful voice of one , Keely Smith. She seemed to transcend, yet, appreciate the driving music around her. A perfect foil for the complete zaniness of the Prima fireworks that was going on in their premier louge act.

This album was her first solo shot and you had to thank Mr. Prima for telling Capitol to record her by herself or he would not sign the recording contract with them. It was bravado on Louis' part because he was noted to be bankrupt a few times in his non-parrelled life and he really could not afford to turn this contract down .

Capitol did take her on and it wasn't really that big a chance on their part because they knew how great a singer Keely was. To prove it,they  showcased her in the best possibe of circumstances, they put Nelson Riddle in charge doing the arrangements. The resulting 18 track CD is the fruits of that collaberation .

The album is nothing short of a listener's dream. The original LP had 12 tunes and sometimes when bonus tracks are added it jars one in saying why did they do that? Not in this case, every track flows to another , Smith singing effortlessly and warmly and Riddle doing some of his best charts for her. In fact, Nelson always thought his arrangement for "WHEN DAY IS DONE" was his best of all time.

So, here is Keely Smith, unleashed and all by herself with the best musical arranger we ever had. So relax and enjoy 50 minutes of what made music great growing up in the late 50's ...TIMELESS.
4846709
I just love this album, I listen to it everyday and all my friends love it also. I saw the great concert at the House of Blues and it was awesome. This CD is non-stop dancing for everyone and I congratulate all the wonderful bellydancers who put it together. The previous bellydancers who are disrespecting this album are just jealous because they were not chosen to be part of this album. Don't listen to them, they don't know what real music is. Get this album!!! You will love it as much as I do!
3888027
It is my favorite album of all time. I first purchased this album on 8 track. When 8 track went out I purchased it on cassette. When cassettes became obsolete I got it on CD. This is the first time ever I have purchased an album 3 times. That's how truly great this album is. The Belmont are great here, the best I've ever heard them. They do thing eith original songs you couldn't think were possible. You will be very surprised about this album! Even the album title is great and creative. I have given copies to many of my freinds who all love it.
1084623
This is a good album. I love the song "Goodies" and just when I thought it couldn't get better, I hear the song "One-Two Step". This song is the best on the album to me right now. "Oh", with Ludacris is awesome. Ludacris' flow is great as usual. Those are my favorites as of right now. This album is good all the way through. I really recommend BUYING this album. It's worth every penny.
4356370
I bought this for a friend--an age contemporary whose favorite music is from the big band era, and who knows and likes Keely Smith's work.  I grew up on her album, "I Wish You Love."  So. . . I love the artist, and the song selection on this CD is superb.  Great listening.
2114075
this is the best album by far by LP there are 8 favorite of my songs on this album there are only 2 that i don't like but biesides that they are awesome.
264134
This is probably Kate's best album ever, or at least along with the Dreaming one of her best.  The first section is distinct from the latter tracks -- they are great songs and make use of the synthesizer in creative ways, a song like Cloudbusting demonstrates Kate's storytelling skill as songwriter and pop singer.  The second half (called the 9th wave) follows the stream of concious of a woman who's already been left bobbing out in the waves for a long time.  All the songs here are so unique unto themselves and yet when listen together take you on a singular journey.  I especially love how Kate uses traditional and folk music from all over the world and works them into the music -- for example Indian and Celtic music are found, as well as Latin monk chanting -- and also includes more modern sounds.  Running themes make their way through each of the songs and the result is a storyline with a rewarding climax.  I hope I have come close to describing how great I think this album is.  I really do think it should be required listening.
1613340
This album is really great because it has sarah's best songs from all of the albums throughout the years. She is able to really experience emotions 7 be able to sing about it. Sarah's is incerbi\bly gifted person & her album is just wonderful. You can feel it when you listen too it & apply it to your own life. The lyrics are beautiful. I really liked Ice cream , Path of Thorns, Possession, Good enough & Sweet Surrender. I would recommend this--there isn't another album like it & it is just great.
804123
I bought this record, minus the bonus track, a year ago.  It is by far the best off-the-cuff purchase that I have ever made, and it is well on its way to becoming my favorite album.  Every song here is a winner, and the  combination of them is astonishingly beautiful.  From the exhilarating  opening riffs of "Hyperspace" to the bittersweet music-box ending  of "Robot," this album is flawless.  The bonus track is  excellent, as well.  Even as an import, this album is worth every penny of  its price; you can't possibly be disappointed.
4940128
This is one of the most cohesive albums I've ever heard. As a youngster, I've heard the singles on the radio all of my life, but I have never listened to the album all the way through until I recently bought it. It sounds like being caressed on the back of the knees by a warm summer breeze. It's like the silkiness of cold chocolate pudding on your tongue on a hot day. It's like standing in front of the air conditioner to let that August sweat dry on your skin. It's the kind of album that could get you pregnant. It is sensual, sexy, smart, pleading, commanding, playful, and inviting. Everyone should own this album.
4082825
IT just doesn't get much better than this. Every single song on this cd is upbeat, fun, loud, exciting, and darn catchy. Alll the songs have the perfect mix of punk and ska. Just enough punk and just enough ska. I love it. It's also perfect party music to jam too. I really enjoyed this album.
4383267
This hot new one from badu takes a different turn compared to her other cds by only coming off as an Ep instead of an LP. This is one of the things that kept me from giving it 5 stars. I think this album could have been pushed to an Ep becasue it leaves you wanting more. The single "Danger" is easily one of the hottest tracks on the album. If you have a good system turn it up and see what I mean. This time around i think it was all about the groove and flow instead of lyrics and she says that on every interview I have seen. Anyone expecting the deep content of "mama's gun" should relax and approach it as "listen and see". Musically every track is on point but lyrically "Danger" is the deepest thing here. Best tracks are:
*Danger
*I want you
*Back in the day
*Love of my life worldwide
Overall, Eryka gave you something musically this time around. Since there were few tracks this time around it leaves you open for more. All fans should pick this up and non-fans give it a listen. If you liked the song "Love of my life" you will like this. Maybe next time around Eryka will give us everything musically and lyrically with a LP instead. For now this will have to hold us over.
Get it!
2153704
This is my favorite Cosy album, because it's some of her best stuff along with a live style.  She can be devilishly irreverent ("The Mustang Ranch" "Waldo's Lament") and amazingly insightful into the issues of wounded inner children ("Allies") while still celebrating ("Walk into Heaven") all in the same concert.  I recommend this to all new age folkies.
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Jo Dee Messina has broken several records on the country music charts!  She has developed such a great cataloge of hits in a very short time period.  I feel it may have been a bit early for a greatest hits complilation but Curb Records must have thought it was time; they shelved her finished studio album in favor of this compliation.
However if you are fan of Jo Dee's this compliation is for you.  You do get all her great hits.  The highlights include her biggest hit "Bring on the Rain".  The songs is so haunting yet so uplifting; the vocal performance is perhaps her best ever.  Another notable ballad is her song "Beacuse you loved me".
But Jo Dee is known for her strong uplifting, uptempo tunes; we get her best in this collection.
Her first hit "Heads Carolina Tails California" is one of the best country songs of the 1990's; as is her huge hit "Bye Bye".
Other greats are "Im Alrite" and "Thats the way".
We get four new songs on here (only "Was that my life" is actually new; the others were previously recorded but never made her previous albums).  Since the songs were technically "leftovers" they are not Jo Dee's best, but they are still good songs.  "Was that my Life" is really a great medtempo song and it is a nice departure for Jo Dee and her style.
Looked at as just a greatest hits package, this album does really work.  Any general fan who does not on the original albums; this album is for you!
1818516
Starting this album I just knew I was going to like it.  In looking at the cover of the album while listening to it, I feel like I'm in that neighborhood.
"Everyday" is the long opener I'm talking about.  It is pure mood and relaxation.  Second comes the very jazzy and very beautiful "Our Way To Fall".  Such a nice song.  Makes you want to go out and pick flowers for a loved one.  Not too cheesy, though.  Just perfect.  "Saturday" finds YLT pulling out the sweet 80's drum machine.  Very hollow sounding but still maintaining the vibe of the album.  This song is slowly becoming one of my favorites on the album.  Probably my favorite on the album is the next song, "Let's Save Tony Orlando's House".  This is what Stereolab SHOULD sound like.  Sorry Stereolab fans - I know that will make someone unhappy.  What an incredible song, though.  I just love Georgia's voice.  It fits the song perfectly.
If you have never heard these guys and are thinking about maybe checking them out, you MUST buy this album.  You'll be glad you did.  You'll just absolutely love to listen to this when you go on a road trip.  It will make the journey much more soothing and laid back.  You may hope you never get there.
Also, check out "Tears Are In Your Eyes", "Madeline", and "Night Falls On Hoboken".  There are no bad/boring songs on the album.
1215877
This album is the best. I have worn out many CDs and I'm so glad they put it on vinyl. It sounds even better than it did in the 90s.
4583723
Having been disappointed by the latest Rancid album, I felt the need to sing my praises for their best and most experimental album.  Life Won't Wait is basically the album The Clash would make today if they just formed.  It has touches of hardcore, ska, reggae, 50's pop (!), and even some Hip Hop.  Not one song on this disc sounds like another and to tell you the truth this is probably the only punk album in existance that will never bore me at any given time.
Again if your a fan of The Clash you'd be stupid not to pick this up, quite possibly the best punk album of the 90's.