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The Platinum Collection (3CD)

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by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date August 16, 2004
The name Frank Sinatra is synonymous with with Jazz, Swing and Orchestral sound of music. He had an unmatched vocal talent and his music will always be viewed as legendary. It's hard to believe it's just over 10 years since we unfortunately lost this musical great. The Platinum collection compiles all of his classic greats that anyone and everyone would recognise instantly. His music wasn't made in the same way as todays standards. It wasn't released album by album, and you didn't need crazy looking music videos in order to get people to pay attention. It was music created solely to be performed in front of small audiences at such places like the legendary Copacabana night club. It wasn't music created with cheap gimmicks or a fancy look, it ... Read More:

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Christmas With The Rat Pack

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by: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr

Release Date December 02, 2002
In a vote for the best Christmas album, it's a toss up for me between this and Phil Spector's.

The voices of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are perfect for Christmas songs. They sound all warm and homely, and you can almost imagine them standing in front of a log fire singing these.

Plus, the banter between Frank, Dean and Sammy is pretty entertaining and makes the songs stand out from the usual Christmas standards.

If you get it, you'll bring it out every year and it will put a smile on your face!

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Nat King Cole - The Ultimate Collection

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by: Nat 'King' Cole

Release Date November 08, 1999
This man speaks love and better than that,sings love like the air he breaths.This particular collection is so breathtaking especially Mona Lisa.It makes one wonder what's happened to all the realy good music these days.Nat was able to turn a simple story into something like a masterpiece and these lyrics will always remain unforgotten and live on forever......

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The Essential Billie Holiday

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by: Billie Holiday

Release Date September 02, 2002
I love Billie Holiday and have for a long time.
Her voice haunts my soul every time I hear it, it reminds me of the first time I heard it in a cafe in Soho London, time seem to stand still as she sang "Strange Fruit".
This box set is a perfect start to her music and you can see the all other music from jazz to hip hop flowing through it, if you have never heard her sing then I plead with you to buy this boxset and start a journey that will take you to new highs.

A good start to female jazz vocals and from the queen herself.

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The Very Best of Dean Martin Vol.1: The Capitol and Reprise Years

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by: Dean Martin

Release Date October 19, 1998
Some facts about this classic crooner =

D ropped out of school in the tenth grade.
E ye colour - brown.
A ppeared in 57 films.
N ever read more than one book - Black Beauty.

M arried three times.
A t the age of 15, he was a boxer, calling himself "Kid Crocett."
R eceived a permanently split lip during his boxing career.
T he first hit he had as a solo artist - powder your face with sunshine.
I talian American singer, film actor and comedian.
N ever spoke anything but Italian until he was 5.

This CD features 21 songs from Martins Capitol & Reprise recording years:

1. Gentle On My Mind ~ 2:43
2. Memories Are Made Of This ~ 2:16
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The Hits of the 30's and 40's

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 16, 2004
This is the epitome of easy listening, as it evokes a time when everything was so less complicated. Some would say it tends towards the cheesy, but...bring it on.The songs remind me so much of when I was small and the radio was always on, and everyone sang along. so different from sitting glued to the TV today. This is a brilliant collection at a remarkable price.Some of the titles I was unfamiliar with, but all in all, a most welcome and enjoyable addition to my collection.

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Christmas Is A Comin'

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by: Bing Crosby

Release Date November 05, 2001
I was wanting a CD version to replace my old tape version of White Christmas. This CD was cheaper and contains all the old favorites on my tape, plus several more. Bing is such a great singer! Best value for money.

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The Best of Edith Piaf

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by: Edith Piaf

Release Date October 06, 2008
This beautiful collection of 3 cds contains all Edith's greatest and most beloved songs, and aside from the music, the packaging is top notch. The sleevenotes are lovingly written and carefully guide both new listeners and old fans through her tragic but prolific career. Highly recommended.

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The Very Best of John Denver

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by: John Denver

Release Date April 20, 2005
Good introduction to Mr John Denver, I bought for my mother who is delighted with it.

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The Essential Sarah Vaughan

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by: Sarah Vaughan

Release Date February 15, 2003
Some rave about Ella Fitzgerald, her tonal purity and mirth, but say she could lack emotional depth (not sure I agree). Some rave about Billie Holliday, but have to cede that she had a narrow range, although she was a groundbreaking stylist. Sarah Vaughan was the third great female voice of jazz, and believe you me, she lacked nothing!

This album is a wonderful budget introduction to one of the most remarkable voices of all time. Her range and her sheer musical intelligence are unsurpassable.