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Dino: The Essential Dean Martin

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by: Dean Martin

Release Date September 06, 2004
I absolutely LOVE this Cd- it is the best Dean Martin Cd any fan could possibly wish for.
His voice is mellow and soothing, whilst singing some of the most famous songs ever recorded.

All of them will be your faves, and make Dean one of your favourite artists for eternity!

CD-Charts Position 12
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Infiniment: 40 Chansons (remastered - high definition)

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal
by: Jacques Brel

Release Date October 20, 2003
Jacques Brel remains an integral and hugely influential singer/songwriter in the scheme of twentieth-century music; with his gloomy and orchestral tales of whores, sailors, tramps and harlots influencing everyone from Scott Walker, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Shane MacGowan and Nick Cave, to bands like Jack, the Divine Comedy and Pulp. Like those acts, Brel's music is literate and theatrical, unfolding in a bleak world populated by lost love, loneliness, angst, melancholy and despair, but with the darkness softened by witty arrangements, satirical motifs and moments of dark comedy. The atmosphere of the songs is rich and evocative throughout... so, like the work of his contemporary Serge Gainsbourg; the songs practically reek of cheap booze and cigarette ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 13
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Diva: the Essential Collection

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by: Dinah Washington

Release Date May 15, 2000
This is one of the best hit compilations from Dinah Washington I've heard, the CD covers many different styles all sung in Dinah's individual style, there are many all time classics on this CD all done in her impecable style. A great easy listening CD, with Jazz style undertones - a good listen all round !

CD-Charts Position 14
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A Star Is Born: Remastered

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by: Barbra Streisand

Release Date March 11, 2002
Ilove this cd as much as I loved the movie. It is one of my best loved films and I am so happy to have the soundtrack on CD.

Do yourselves a favor and buy the film and cd.......what a treat.

CD-Charts Position 15
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Evita - Original London Cast Recording

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by: Original London Cast Various Artists, Elaine Paige, David Essex

Release Date March 20, 1999
Over the years Andrew Lloyd Webber has made many musicals, some more successful and appealing to the public than the others. Most people will, however, agree that "Evita" remains one of his most satisfying works to this date. Numerous reasons confirm this statement. Just like in its predecessor "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita" is almost entirely sung-through; the lyrics are witty and appropriate; the subject matter is again a personality larger-than-life who rises from obscurity and dies at the peak of its fame, thus becoming a legend; the score is captivating and appealing to the listener, at home or in the theatre.

Following the suit of the Superstar, ALW and Tim Rice first published Evita as an album, which appeared in 1976. It was an instant ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 16
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The Best of the Platters

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by: The Platters

Release Date April 26, 1999
I bought this at the request of a friend of my mum's. She lives in a nursing home and has taken an interest in revisiting music of her youth. I've bought several CDs on her behalf but as she and my mum listened to this one she said "It's the best yet". It brought back memories of dancing with her husband when they were both young. She said to mum, "after you go I listen to it again and have a good cry." Her husband had died several years ago.

CD-Charts Position 17
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The Platinum Collection (3CD)

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by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date August 16, 2004
I have been listening to Sinatra for about 50 years and I still LISTEN to him and I still occasionally find something new in the way he treats a song. I saw him in concert four times! His phrasing and his ability to sing so much with a single breath ( he swam underwater to improve this )were tools that he used with such effect.There have been many people who emulated him but no-one who came anywhere near him, as this collection shows very plainly.

CD-Charts Position 18
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Initials SG

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by: Serge Gainsbourg

Release Date February 24, 2003
There was so much more to Serge Gainsbourg than the heavy-breathing lech that 'J't'aime' might suggest. He was one of the most unpredictable, most controversial and constantly creative individuals in music, ever. From the early days of 'Le Poinconneuer Des Lilas' through to his barmy latterday stuff, Gainsbourg took delight in thumbing his nose at authority and music critics alike. This compilation acts as a useful intro to the man's work - tracks like 'Intoxicated Man' also feature some fantastic organ playing, worthy of a Brian Auger, whilst 'Requiem Pour Un c...' display an engaging funk feel. 'La Javanaise' is a beautiful Chansonnier ballad, whilst 'Initials BB' - all about a chance encounter in an English pub, no less, boasts a brilliant string arrangement by Arthur ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 19
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The Dude

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by: Quincy Jones

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I bought 'The Dude' as an audio tape when it first came out and it travelled the world with me when I went on holiday. Absolutely amazing sounds when chillin' around the pool. If you've ever been in a relationship it's impossible to listen to the words of 'Just Once' and not empathise. I still have the tape (cover faded with the sun) but bought the CD when that came out and continue to get as much pleasure from listening to it as I did in the 80's. If you haven't got it in your collection and you're a lover of perfection then I urge you to buy it!

CD-Charts Position 20
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Songs of Love [3CD Box set]

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by: Matt Monro

Release Date October 12, 1998
His voice is among the best of the best, in fact, MATT MONRO IS UNRIVALED. If you are or have been in love, wish to be in love, or loved and lost, there is something meaningful for you in this collection of 54 songs. Matt's voice evokes emotion and is meant to be felt as well as heard, it is warm, passionate and slightly haunting, and he seems to be singing, "to you alone." He sings from his heart, his delivery is distinctive, voice lush, the warmth of his emotive voice touches my heart and it's sure to touch yours too.