Patrice does it again!
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If you've read any of Patrice Wilton's perky women's fiction-romance,
you'll think this one belongs in the same line-up.  I always enjoy the
conflict she engenders in her characters--and how she somehow gets the
most unlikely people to fall in love!  Sooo---try "Champagne for Two"--
you'll like it!
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Ann and Nancy perform great...they always do!  Wish it was longer though....  Ann still can crank it up!
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Throughout this album, Bette shows her sense of humor through song and song selection.  She plays with songs, plays with her voice, plays with the listener.
Listen to these titles and tell me the woman isn't crazily wonderful: Drinking Again, Breaking Up Somebody's Home, Twisted.
She takes some of our past favorites and melds them into fun medleys that will get you singing along.  She even takes Glenn Miller's IN THE MOOD and sings words to the song.  If Grandma only knew what she was dancing to!!!!!!!!!
Some of my stand-out favorites: SKYLARK, IN THE MOOD, TWISTED (You've gotta hear this song!), HIGHER AND HIGHER.
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Great! this another great DVD in my collection, he is unique and if you are a lover of the French music you must have it.
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I'm a Jersey girl just like Stephanie.  Maybe that's why I love her so. I wish she'd stop referring to Lula as a 'ho and give her some more respect.  On to the good stuff.  I wonder if Stephanie will ever make up her mind between her two loves Ranger and Joe, but maybe in the book she has made a decision of a sort.  Seriously this book is laugh out loud funny in so many places.  There is never a dull moment.  I have read all of the books in this series, and they just don't grow old.  What ever happened to Stephanie's sister and her husband?  I miss them.  None the less Grandma never disappoints, there is always a funeral home scene, and Ranger and Joe are hot.  FTAs abound and all have interesting stories.  I'm awaiting the next installment!
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Another in a series of classic insanity. A shorter version, but still entertaining. Dorsey is The Master. Please don't ever stop writing about Serge's adventures!!
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I've been looking for something new since Joe Bonnamassa has cooled down.  By chance, I came accross this Blues "Phenom"!!! She is fantastic, the playing, the writing, the voice. Joanna Shaw Taylor is a triple threat, squared. I ordered this disc not expecting to fall in love, well, I did! Since receieving the disc about a month ago, I have not taken it out of my player even once. I can't wait for her next installment of sheer musical treats.
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The old songs as well as the new sound awesome as always with Marilyn Scott.  She is the queen of smooth jazz female vocalists in my opinion!
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BeauSoleil's Alligator Purse holds more than the usual loose change, comb, and tissues.  When you open this handbag you'll do a double-take wondering how you acquired all those treasures!

 BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have put out another danged good deal with their latest album, intentionally released last January 20th--the day that Barack Obama was sworn in as President of the United States.

 I heard the band perform the first number on the album, Reel Cajun/451 North St. Joseph St., at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis a few weeks after their release party in Louisiana.  It's a heavily flavored Cajun tune, with impressive fiddlin', but it's not quite my favorite on the disc.

 Skip over to track #3, Carrire Zydeco,  Go ahead, put your player on Repeat Single and listen for about five rounds.  It takes me that long before I'm ready to move on to the next song.  There must be something salty mixed into the tune because one listen is never enough.  I want to hear the hum and build and resolution repeatedly.

  I have a similar response to the sixth tune on the album.  Valse  BeauSoleil has been recorded several times, but not with a harmonica.  How that makes me giddy, I don't know, but it does.  I hit repeat again as I mentally waltz about the dance floor to this number.  I wonder which one of the band will take up harmonica now?  On the album, John Sebastian performs the honors.

 In fact, the album is replete with guest musicians.  One of my very favorites is the Hammond organ played by Garth Hudson in track # 9.  I Spent All My Money Lovin' You, sung in both English and Cajun French, brings a smile to my lips and a shimmy to my hips--almost too much fun, this one.

 If you're like me and like to sing along, Les Oignons gives you a perfect chance.  Whether you speak French or not, the words are easy to repeat and repeat loudly.  I have a habit--bad?--of playing my music at a boosted volume with my windows down and singing "as if no one's listening."  Yesterday someone from a nearby car wanted to know what I was listening to because "it sounds so happy!"

 Bosco Stomp finds mixed reviews from me.  Overall I like it, but David Doucet's singing sounds strained.  I loved his voice on his solo album, 1957, but it here it comes off as though he can't quite reach the notes.

 This CD sports guest appearances the likes of Andy Stein, Roswell Rudd, Natalie Merchant, and Happy and Artie Traum who add their own interpretations to what Cajun means.  More than Cajun tunes however, Alligator Purse gives the listener a bit of bluegrass (Little Darlin'), a Caribbean-scented  number (Thogne Crole), and a social critique (The Problem) to name some of the non-traditional songs.

 My kids and I loved listening to Michael recite the nursery rhyme about Jim the Fish.  No one could quite imitate the Cajun accented words "purse/nurse" however, though we laughed insanely trying.

 I know my passion for Cajun is relentless, but who can blame me when I'm consuming Top-of-the-Line morsels such as BeauSoleil's Alligator Purse?
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Liza Minnelli has an amazing voice, a stage presence, and a comic timing that make her probably one of the greatest entertainers of today.  Add that to the choreography of Bob Fosse and you have a winning combination.

She does some songs that you'll know, a couple you don't, and she tops it off with a Cabaret medley that will make you sing along with her.  Even her dancers are excellent and add to the charm of her concert.

The special features are just as good.  There is a Q&A with an audience at the Toronto Film Festival and a "jam session" with one of her songwriters.

If you like Liza, you should have this DVD in your collection!
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What A great Cd. Awesome sounds and vocals. Patrice brings a wnderful relaxation and sense of joy through his music. all his cd's are exceptional they are part of my best buyes. they are songs that will stand the test of time. this is real music. not rubbish that will fade away. thanx 4 blessn Patrice hope to hear more awesome jams. IF U DONT BELIEVE ME JUS TAKE a LISTEN!!!!!!!!!:)
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I'm a huge Bayside fan and I've loved Anthony's incredibly deep and catchy lyrics on every album they've released.

Now this isn't Bayside, but it holds the same insightful lyrics and upbeat yet dark vocals. It is definitely more folksy, but that doesn't mean there isn't a bit of distortion thrown in every now and then.

The only song that felt a little strange to me is Lead, Follow, Fail. I just think the bass guitar was a little too bright and distracting.  Other than that, I love this whole EP. Definitely get this and cross your fingers that he continues to release songs.
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This a great album for kids and adults alike! The songs are mix of tradition French and French Canadian folk, and Carmen's own creations - usually hysterically funny, or beautifully lyrical, or touchingly down-to-earth. The musical arrangements are original and highly entertaining. Carmen has a beautiful voice, I highly recommend this album.
Le beau petit bonhomme
La Petite Chevre
Un pied mariton
Il etait un petit navire
Le coucou a chante
ah c-qu'on en bien quand on est dans son bain
Leonard le matador
La Moustache a Papa
Henri L'Orignal
La Vache en Alaska -rap/classic
Le petit cordonnier
Thelma et bozo
Marlo le mouton
Il Pleut bergere
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Because I read each story separately (too impatient to wait for the box set), I am writing my review for the boxed set.  The series is a really a great read. All of the characters, friends and family, are well-written and well-plotted. Patrice, the leading lady, is a strong woman, not necessarily stubborn and not unnecessarily childish. She's not a slut nor does she come off as a wide-eyed, know nothing semi-virgin. She is simply a "woman"! Her conversations with herself are priceless; I've had a few of those myself and I listen to me. Buy this collection, you won't be sorry.
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Overall very cool little CD. My favorite song on this disc is "Forget Me Nots" it's one of the best songs of the 80's. Go Patrice.
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Love this cd!  Very soulful, jazzy, urban, funky...she covers it all!  There is even a 70s rollerskating feel to a few songs.  Amy Winehouse is good stuff.  Buy now!
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On this wonderful effort Imani has composed,produced and preformed almost all instruments on each track. Afrodite is more accesible than her first release, but her artistic values remain "steel". The sound is rock,funk,soul,and dance. She's defying genres once again, and it sound so good. Lyrically she tackles sexuality,liberty and just plain fun.

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