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Return to Hicksville: The Best of Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks -- The Blue Thumb Years 197 CD music The LIVE FROM AUSTIN, TX, series scores another win with this 1981 concert set from country icon Kris Kristofferson. Released in 2006, just in time for the Kristofferson revival (the tribute album THE PILGRIM, which featured several high-profile artists covering the artist's songs, was released in the same year), the disc features the legend at his singing-and-songwriting best. Not only are the performances outstanding, but the set list includes many of Kristofferson's finest compositions, including the yearning "Help Me Make It Through the Night," the melancholic "Casey's Last Ride," and the perennial favorite "Me and Bobby McGee." The concert, recorded for the legendary TV show AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, is also available on DVD. Personnel: Kris Kristofferson (guitar); Glen Clark, Stephen Bruton, Billy Swan (guitar); Donnie Fritts (keyboards); Tommy McClure (bass instrument); Sammy Creason (drums).

Return to Hicksville: The Best of Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks -- The Blue Thumb Years 197 buy CD music "This rap music is my life. I live and die for this." This, do or die reality is exactly what Imani "Trust" Christian demonstrates to the world with his poetic yet unorthodox style and cadence on the Soulja Story Muzic debut release "Nobody's Angel: Lifetime as the Don Trust. Trust is an artist who's music is founded in life experiences and observations. From title track "Nobody's Angel" - his professed love to a significant other to "9 2 Fo" a look into his once lived alternative to the 9 to five lifestyle eked out by the majority of society. Bouts with the law and incarceration, to homelessness to intellectual and emotional growth, it's all here. Trust has successfully turned his South Central Los Angeles life occurances into a plethora of provocative stories and anecdotes - disturbing and at the same time insightful. The life of a well seasoned young man who has already become a veteran of street life at age 23. This evidenced in "Polluted by Tru Evil" where he let his emotions run loose, free-styling his thoughts of being born into an unhealthy existence and how he now questions that existence and past deeds, asking "What if I was innocent again?" The edgy, but well dressed, well spoken Trust started writing at the young age of 12, inspired by the turbulent but thought provoking lyrics of "Tupac Shakur" and "Above The Law." Comments Trust, "these lyrics spoke to me and got me through hard times, I felt like someone else knew my struggles." "If someone else could struggle like me and make it, so could I." A pen and paper became his panacea. For years, he lyrically battled people on street corners, local stages and neighborhood parties before ever walking into a studio. He wanted to make sure that what he had to offer was picture perfect and a perfectionist he is. Current producer SouljaAnt, states, "He shoots to get a perfect take the first pass, that's his goal and that's what he expects of himself - no less." "It's all business with him from the time he walks into the studio until he's gone." Currently residing in Oakland California, Trust looks to shock his listening audience with a look at life that is not just hype, but truth, reflection and examination. DJ Kmaxx at Kpoo radio comments, "Trust is definitely an artist who's got his own voice, he's got a story to tell." Trust is boastful about his ability and says that "in front of a mic is where I am supposed to be," however, when asked to describe the flavor he brings to the rap game, he explains, "I would appreciate it if we could just let the listeners come to their own conclusion, one man's perception isn't everyone's reality." Guest appearances by Oakland native Low Key from Realizm and also, Trust's lyrical cohort, South Central native IROC. Listen, vibe, and holla.

Return to Hicksville: The Best of Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks -- The Blue Thumb Years 197 songs The Right Stuff's Greatest Hits comes close to being the definitive Shalamar hits collection. Every one of their biggest hits -- "Uptown Festival (Part 1)," "The Second Time Around," "Make That Move," "A Night to Remember," "Dead Giveaway," "Dancing in the Sheets," "Games" -- are present, in their best-known mixes. Some dedicated fans might notice that a song or two is missing, but all the biggest best singles are here, making it a very entertaining compilation ideal for casual and dedicated fans alike. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Digitally remastered by David Schutz (DigiPrep). Shalamar: Jody Watley, Gary Munford, Jeffrey Daniels, Gerald Brown, Howard Hewett, Delisa Davis, Micki Free (vocals).

Return to Hicksville: The Best of Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks -- The Blue Thumb Years 197 album for sale Between 1981 and 1985, the music industry was rocked by the emergence of MTV, which rewrote the rules of success while bringing the new wave crashing into the American mainstream. All veterans had to find a way to come to terms with the new music and the new presentation, whether it was embracing it or scorning it. Gino Vannelli embraced it, accepting it as the way things were now done. Consequently, Black Cars is definitively of the moment -- it's hard to imagine a record that sounds more 1985 than this. Every cut on the record is built on synthesizers, with Yamaha's infamous DX7 in the forefront. There are hints of mild dance rhythms and little concessions to new wave that pop up now and again. This is all essentially window dressing, though, since the core of the record is firmly in the smooth, lightly soulful, soft pop territory staked out on Brother to Brother and Nightwalker. Still, that window dressing is awful flashy, calling attention to itself on every single track on the record. Since Vannelli is a professional, he does make it work on occasion, most notably on the minor hit singles "Black Cars" and "Hurts to Be in Love." Yet, this is more noteworthy for what he attempted than what he achieved. Consequently, Black Cars is primarily interesting as an artifact for '80s fanatics and as a transitional record in Vanelli's career. He did one other record in a similar vein, Big Dreams Never Sleep, in 1987, before he started to break away from strictly mainstream pop, culminating in 1995's Yonder Tree, his first explicitly jazz album. That journey would not have been possible without this record. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine This is the long awaited domestic release of Gino Vanelli's last commercially successful album. Black Cars was released in 1985 and stayed in the top 200 album charts for 25 weeks. Digitally remastered. 10 tracks. 2001 release. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Personnel: Joe Vannelli (piano, electric piano, synthesizer, synthesizer bass); Gino Vannelli (drums, percussion); Lori Leiberman, Ross Vannelli (background vocals). Producers: Eddie Wilner, Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli.

Return to Hicksville: The Best of Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks -- The Blue Thumb Years 197 buy CD music Track Listing of songs: An eine Aolsharfe ("Angelehnt an die Epheuwand"), song for voice & piano, Op. 19/5; Juchhe! ("Wie ist doch die Erde so schon, so schon"), song for voice & piano, Op. 6/4; Fruhlingstrost ("Es weht um mich"), song for voice & piano, Op. 63/1; Die Mainacht ("Wann der silberne Mond"), song for voice & piano, Op. 43/2; Lerchengesang ("Atherische ferne Stimmen"), song for voice & piano, Op. 70/2; Standchen ("Der Mond steht uber dem Berge"), song for voice & piano, Op. 106/1; Dein blaues Auge halt so still, song for voice & piano, Op. 59/8; Brauner Bursche fuhrt zum Tanze, song for vocal quartet & piano (Zigeunerlieder), Op. 103/5; Feldeinsamkeit ("Ich ruhe still im hohen grunen Gras"), song for voice & piano, Op. 86/2; Madchenlied ("Auf die Nacht in der Spinnstub'n..."), song for voice & piano, Op. 107/5; Das Madchen spricht ("Schwalbe sag' mir an"), song for voice & piano, Op. 107/3; Junge Liebe I ("Meine Liebe ist grun wie der Fliederbusch"), song for voice & piano, Op. 63/5; Wir wandelten, wir zwei zusammen, song for voice & piano, Op. 96/2; Vergebliches Standchen ("Guten Abend, mein Schatz"), song for voice & piano, Op. 84/4; Wiegenlied ("Guten Abend, gut Nacht"), song for voice & piano, Op. 49/4; Wie Melodien zeiht es mir leise durch den Sinn, song for voice & piano, Op. 105/1; Botschaft ("Wehe, Luftchen, lind und lieblich"), song for voice & piano, Op. 47/1; Dammrung senkte sich von oben, song for voice & piano, Op. 59/1; Mein wundes Herz verlangt nach milder Ruh, song for voice & piano, Op. 59/7; Heimweh II ("O wuat ich doch den Weg zuruck"), song for voice & piano, Op. 63/8; Auf dem See ("Blauer Himmel, blaue Wogen"), song for voice & piano, Op. 59/2; Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn, mein susses Lieb, song for vocal quartet & piano (Zigeunerlieder), O; Auf dem See ("Blauer Himmel, blaue Wogen"), song for voice & piano, Op. 59/2; Vom Strande ("Ich rufe vom Ufer"), song for voice & piano, Op. 69/6; Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer, song for voice & piano, Op. 105/2;

Return to Hicksville: The Best of Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks -- The Blue Thumb Years 197 songs "Franny McCartney's CD "AS IS" is Pure Listening Bliss" "If you like a smooth singer.......then there is no one better than former "Harlette" (Bette Midler's best) Franny McCartney. Her low-key, velvety tones can be both serious or playful as she runs the gamut of emotions from A-Z in her new jazz/pop/blues CD entitled AS IS......This is an album treasury that will brighten any mood, that will definitely raise your spirits...and one that you will want to play over and over again. Whenever you need that lift, McCartney has the gift! AS IS keeps giving pleasure." Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld "Franny McCartney is simply suberb!...........L.A. TIMES ***A note from Franny: After listening to our finished basic tracks, which included piano, bass, drums & vocals, we decided that rather than adding more instrumentation or "sweetening", we loved it "as is". Hence; Franny McCartney "AS IS" featuring Howlett "Smitty" Smith. We hope you love it too. The making of this album has been a very exciting, inspirational & rewarding journey. especially collaborating with my mentor, Howlett "Smitty" Smith and my husband, Andrew McCartney. Smitty, while best known as an exceptional jazz pianist & keyboard artist, is equally adept as a singer, prolific songwriter, arranger, producer, recording artist, vocal coach & accompanist, choir/music director and whistler! Working with him is a constant learning experience. He is very generous with his wealth of knowledge musically & in life. He is a singers accompanist/arranger. A vocal & musical choreographer. He also has an incredible memory. He has to. Blind since birth, the chords, the melodies, the lyrics, all remain stored in his vast mind. He can play anything in any key. And his own songs are simply so "sing-able". We recorded 7 of them for this CD (he has 100's more in his songbook to look forward to) and added 7 others you may be familiar with. Also, it's been so fantastic working with my amazingly talented husband, Andrew McCartney. Producer, mixer, engineer, sound consultant & designer, and a gifted natural musician, writer, artist & inventor. A "renaissance man" with amazing "ears" & instincts. And what fun to get together with 2 former "Harlette" sisters, Rhae Ann Theriault & Siobhan O'Carroll. Although we were on different Bette Midler tours, we are in the same exclusive club. And we love singing harmony. I'd love to do a "Harlette" reunion project. Each woman is so talented and what an interesting group of characters. It would be phenomenal. I hope you enjoy listening to this CD even more than we enjoyed performing & recording it!

Return to Hicksville: The Best of Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks -- The Blue Thumb Years 197 album for sale Track Listing of songs: No Puedo Mas; Suspiros; Que Se Te Olvido; Nuestro Amor; Las Cartas; Te Ando Siguiendo los Pasos; Laurita Garza; Me Piden; Reproches A.K.A. Reproches Al Viento; Volveras; Te Llevaste lo Mejor; Juegas;

Return to Hicksville: The Best of Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks -- The Blue Thumb Years 197 CD music Track Listing of songs: Deine Spuren im Sand; Ein Altes Lied (Smile); Du Musst Nicht Mehr Weinen Maria; Immer Wieder Sonntags; Hallo Taxi; Mini Oder Maxi; Es Fahrt Ein Zug Nach Nirgendwo; Ebbe und Flut; Wenn Die Sonne Erwacht in den Bergen; Ohne Schuster Gibt es Keine Schuhe; Es War Einmal Ein Jager; Im Wagen Vor Mir; Fly Away Pretty Flamingo; Die Sterne Steh'n Gut; Flamenco Espanol; Edweiss (Soll Ich Denn Mein Junges Leben); Mexican Girl; Er Gehort Zu Mir; Wilder Wein; Juanita; Es Was Nur der Sommerwind; Deine Himmelblauen Augen; Mama Dolores; Am Schonsten Ist es Zu Hause; Frauen Sind Doch Nur Frauen; Eine Kleiner Teufel Steckt in Dir; Zigeunerwagen; Turn Around & Touch Me; Caroline; Viva Espana; Singe Mit Hallo; Ein Paar Dollar Mehr; Immer Nur an Eine Denken (That's Love); Deine Augen Sind Zu Schon Fur Tranen; Er War So Gern Ein Easy Rider; Ist Die Liebe Vorbei; War Ich Ein Buchh; Die Legende Von Buddy Holly; Ich Stist Zwichen Zwei Stuhlen; Hard Rock Cafe; In Pasadena (Got to Get Back to Pasadena); Dieser Tag Wird Schon; Sie Tanzt Allein; Das Ist Jagerlatein; Das Ist Mein Weg; Hast du Wirklich; Rot Ist Die Liebe; Herzen Haben Keine Fenster;

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