About seventy years after it was produced, still fresh and involving
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Moody, efficient, and very satisfying adaptation of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic.  The print of the film was wonderfully restored, allowing viewers to just sit back and get immersed in the action with no bad splices, sound dropouts, or other technical distractions.  "Hound of the Baskervilles" is the first of the 14 "Sherlock Holmes" films made by Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, and the first of two set in the original late 19th-century time period of the original stories (films three through fourteen magically move the action to the World World II era, with varying degrees of success).  Fun fact about the story on which this film is based: "Hound" was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in response to the public's clamoring for new Sherlock Holmes stories despite the fact that Sir Arthur had killed the character off years before.  Interestingly, "Hound" didn't undo the death of Holmes, merely present a "previously untold" adventure of Holmes and Watson set sometime before Mr. Holmes demise.  The author would more formally undo that supposed death in a subsequent story, however.
3118803
It's hard to believe this album was recorded in the 1960s. The sound is pristine and does the harmonies and guitar work justice. If I Had A Hammer, 500 Miles, and The Times They Are A'Changing are my faves. Mary, Noel, and Peter's personalities shine through the recording as well. I inherited the vinyl recording from an older cousin back then and listening to it again brought back a lot of good memories.
254357
After all these years, this music still sounds fresh and strong, I think this is one of Fleetwoods best works.
1893880
Sounds as fresh today as it did when the original was released back in 1995. Having  their version of Night and Day included in the What Women Want movie was a good move, and should have helped them reach a wider audience. As a body of work, this must be amongst the best ever to come out of Motown, by any of their artists, and that should speak volumes. The arrangements and singing on these timeless standards will make your musical moments special, whatever your setting happens to be, cruising, chilling at home, getting your teeth pulled, (LOL)whatever. Don't be fooled as you look at the songs on offer because even if you've heard some of them, you haven't heard them like this.
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I grew up though the 1950s and 60s as part of a singing family and songs of Woody Gutherie, Peter Seeger, and The Weavers were among those we sang the most.  I was in college in New York City in 1975 and several times saw Pete Seeger give impromptu "sing alongs" in Riverside Park.  I bought this album (in vinyl) as soon as it was released and I have played the grooves off of it in the intervening 30 or so years.  My 17-year-old son is now headed off to college in New York City and this music has been part of his life.  This album contains a marvelous blend of generations, audience and performers.  It speaks as clearly to those with a social conscience as it did to the audience in 1975.  Sure, some of the topics may be a little dated and new current events have emerged to take their places, but the messages still ring clear and true.
2661051
It's amazing how relevant this film is today, given how many years ago it was released. Humanity seems to have remained static in many regards. While the young man is at first totally thrilled with his unique quality, he is gradually convinced that it is not so good to be different. A rude awakening for him. The film is a delight.
1612551
For a book first published in 1973, this is still a good read in 2016.
3665413
I discovered this album six years after its original release and it became one of my all time favourites. Listening back now, I can see how the producers created an album that reflected the tone of the early 60s folk era and for that it becomes an interesting time capsule. Had not thought about it in the past, but this was an album about searching,discovery and loss - themes that influenced millions of baby boomers in the 60s. The downside is that all the songs met the criteria of the radio era and do not run for more than the prescribed three minutes max at the time. Chuckled on how they mixed in the background chorus and the violins and how they do add to the songs and do not over-ride Yarbrough's marvelous voice. A welcome path to mellow out. Also discovered instruments that I had not recognized in the past.  Four Strong Winds is actually a Canadian song about migrant workers and the producers did a subtle job of hiding its origins. The Honey Wind Blows will resonate with many who have lost a loved one and it certainly brought back warm memories for me. I thought I would never find this in CD so thanks to Folk Era Records and Amazon for making this special album available again.
3673783
It hasn't aged as well as I thought it would, but as a whole it's still a good album.  It was a different sound than the average pop/rock music of the time.
3587758
As Awesome as it was when it 1st came out in the 70s.
2214103
I remember seeing this film when it first came out and falling in love with it (yes, I was a child of the counter-culture).  Nowadays it comes across as dated and rather heavy-handed, but it's still enjoyable.  I had a copy of this book way back when and lost it somewheres along the way.  It's an interesting mini-history of a film that was plagued by problems all the way through it's production and contains a copy of the script, written by Laughlin and his wife, Dolores Taylor under pseudonyms.  Laughlin later became extremely politically active in life and his strong leanings are very much in evidence here as well as in the two follow-up films "The Trial of Billy Jack" and "Billy Jack Goes to Washington".  The latter one didn't get a very wide release, as the whole Billy Jack phenomenon was winding down by then.  The book itself is in surprisingly good condition, and, as a memento of a different time, I found it worth the price.
67993
This is the Boston "Pops" Orchestra in its glory.  I first found a copy of disc 3 some 40 years ago, and finally in the 90's found this set for sale.  The condition was not that great, with surface noise and clicks, but it is still enjoyable.  This set was recorded in 1945, and it still holds its own.  If the discs are still clean, this is a great find.  I had to drop back from 5 stars because I consider the recording to be a bit too harsh.  The louder passages seem to blare too much.  But the softer parts are very well recorded and remarkably clear for a technology that was only 20 years old when this was released.  If you want to preview, look it up at archive.org
401046
Watching Seinfeld through the countless network and cable channels offered these days is redundant to say the least. But watching this now classic sitcom come to life again in it's original and uncut format via DVD maintains the show's quality. This package offers the earliest days of Seinfeld and it feels too unreal that this show started some 17 years ago, but even then one can recognize Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David putting forth a creative front in comedy television. The two were creating a sitcom that was both funny and ground-breaking with the simple formula to tell tales of everday living. Sure, The Chinese Restaurant episode turned into a classic and I wouldn't snub that episode by any means, but even better(as you watch them again)are The Stock Tip, The Phony Remark, The Busboy, The Baby Shower, and The Statue, just to name a few. Jerry Seinfeld was correct when he described his show in an interview about ten years ago as, "Real life with a twist of lemon."
1579104
After 20+ years of listening to it, I still come back to this album and find it as fresh now as it ever was. The music on this album is full of striking sounds and imagery and at its centre the cool, crisp, mostly spoken vocal delivery and I do love that voice. The thing I feel that is most often overlooked is the humour in the imagery, many of the tracks raise a smile or a chuckle and may confound your expectations.
The music can be wonderfully calming one moment but will have you bolt upright the next. Surprisingly for a mostly 'electronic' album it hasn't dated at all, perhaps because it's all done with a delicate touch and great melodies will always stand the test of time.

This CD release is a nice repackaging effort. The sound does seem a little sharper and the disc is accompanied by a booklet containing some insightful notes from Laurie Anderson, the lyrics(which were also included with the previous edition) and some photos not present on the previous edition.
The video to 'O Superman' and its B-side, the(audio only)track 'Walk the Dog', are included in the 'Enhanced' section of the disc, which means you can only play them on a computer(although it gives you the option of Wave/MP3 download). To be honest neither added anything to the original album but I suppose it's nice to have them here.

If you already own a copy of this album and, like me, love it, it is probably just about worth buying this new edition. If you don't own it: Why not?
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I am sure it is fifty years since I first read it.  I call  it idealistic fiction, but it is honestly so and written  as though realistic.  In one sense it is dated, but in that particular sense so are most classics-- books anchored in time  but with  lasting appeal and  transcendent application.  It is better than I remember it being, which says a great deal.

Disclosure:  I am a Christian novelist on Amazon. I could not have written Sheldon's book, but I am glad he did.
2586159
I must say that it was with some trepidation that I sat down to view the 60th Anniversary Edition of Walt Disney's Fantasia. I remember being forced to see the cut version some 30 years ago when I was in second or third grade and being bored to tears. After viewing the movie again in its restored "Road Show" edition I have to admit I was impressed. The DVD edition features the restored interstitials of Deems Taylor explaining each piece of music and the narration makes a difference. It is also that the film has not aged at all in its turbulent 67 year history. It is as fresh today as it was for those audiences in 1940.

Fantasia was designed as a new entertainment experience. Not quite film not quite concert. The film features classical music set to the work of some of Disney's greatest animators. The selections range fronm the abstraction of Bach's Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor, to the experimental Rite of Spring by Stravinsky, to the sublime Ave Maria by Schubert.

The centerpiece and section that started it all was Paul Dukas' Sorcerer's Apprentice starring Mickey Mouse. It was this section that got legendary conductor Leopold Stokowski interested. Other highlights include Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and the Pastoral Symphony by Beethovan.

The disc features an excellent featurette on the history of the film and two excellent commentaries  explaining the genesis and influence of the film on filmaking in general and animation in particular. The second commentary is a one of a kind interview with Walt Disney that was recorded by animation historian John Canemaker from over three decades of archival material.

This is a must own DVD of one of the most influential American films ever released.
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The title comes from one of the lyrics in this show, which is still fresh and tuneful as ever, fifty years on.  "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" is one of those CD's that makes the listener wish for time travel capability; they truly don't make 'em like this any more.  Half a century ago, it was possible to have great fun at the theatre without ever once attending an unqualified hit; "Tree" is one of those musicals that lots of people liked, even if it didn't run forever.
There has been a lot written about the failure of this show to become a huge hit; it seems the book was the problem.  No matter- the show is full of music and lyrics that will give pleasure forever.  Shirley Booth as the legendary Aunt Cissy is a revelation on this album; that quavery voice we all remember so well from "Hazel" was perfectly suited to songs that render comedy, pathos, and all points in between.  Her "Look Who's Dancing" is so infectious that listening to it is an experience beyond the merely aural; your mind's eye SEES her dancing, and your toes want to join in.  Marcia Van Dyke scores with "Make The Man Love Me", and even if the song is no longer politically correct, it's still lovely.
The weakest link in the cast seems to have been Johnny Johnston as Johnny Nolan; his voice is technically very good, but lacks the ability to project much in the way of character.  Even so, his "I'm Like A New Broom" is great listening, and there's an immediacy to the performance seldom captured on original cast albums.
On the evidence heard in this CD, "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" was a terrific, if minor, evening at the theatre.  There's wit, there's heart, and there's a fine bawdy edge that is so sly and funny that not even the most straitlaced could suppress a smile.  It's not possible to go back and see the show, but with this CD playing, we can at least know what a nifty little musical we missed.