Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits CD

Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits songs Principally recorded between 1972 and 1983. Includes liner notes by Barry Alfonso. Digitally remastered by Dan Hersch and Bill Inglot (DigiPrep). America defined the soft-rock sound of the '70s. They wanted to be Crosby, Stills and Nash so badly that they figured out a way to not only pull it off, but beat CSN at their own game, logging even more hit singles than their chief inspiration. THE COMPLETE GREATEST HITS, true to its title, contains all those chart-toppers, as well as some songs that may be unfamiliar to the casual listener (if you weren't paying attention at the time, it's doubtful you'd recall the band's early-'80s comeback hit "You Can do Magic," for example). While nobody's making a case for these easygoing popsters as bold innovators, even a cursory listen to this studiously compiled collection reveals a level of unassailable popcraft that places them on a par with posthumously lauded bands like Bread and the Carpenters. It's not for nothing that Beatles mentor George Martin took the boys' production reigns for a while. Though things get dicey towards the end of this chronologically arranged package, the bulk of America's '70s material is as good as commercial folk-pop gets. Additional personnel includes: Larry Klimas (saxophone); Jeffery Foskett (background vocals). Incl.2 Prev.Unrel. Tracks. 1972-1983 Producers includes: Ian Samwell, America, George Martin, Russ Ballard, Bobby Colomby. Compilation producers: America, David McLees. Personnel: Dan Peek, Gerry Beckley (vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards, background vocals); Dewey Bunnell (vocals, guitar, background vocals); Jeffrey Foskett (vocals); Larry Klimas (saxophone). Audio Remasterers: Dan Hersch; Bill Inglot. Liner Note Author: Barry Alfonso. Recording information: Human Nature Studios, Sherman Oaks, ...

Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits buy CD music Recorded live at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York on November 27-28, 1969. Returning to the American concert scene after a three-year layoff, the Rolling Stones recorded GET YER YA-YA'S OUT! during a triumphant two-date stand at Madison Square Garden in late November 1969 that found B.B. King and Ike & Tina Turner opening for them. Having amassed an impressive recorded output during their three years away from touring, the Stones peppered their sets with hits, including "Honky Tonk Women," "Jumpin' Jack Flash," and "Street Fighting Man." Tipping their collective hats to Chuck Berry, the band also included covers of "Carol" and "Little Queenie" alongside more blues-influenced numbers such as "Stray Cat Blues" and "Love In Vain." Having been a member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, new guitarist Mick Taylor parlayed his experience into some impressive slide guitar work. The pièce-de-resistance of what is arguably the best live Rolling Stones recording is the eight-minute-plus reading of "Midnight Rambler." Between Mick Jagger's unearthly harmonica playing and the tight interplay between Taylor and Keith Richards, the sinister vibe emanating from this song was eerie, foreshadowing the tragedy that would occur at Altamont less than two weeks later. Observant fans will catch the cover's subtle visual reference to a certain lyric from Bob Dylan's "Visions of Johanna" from BLONDE ON BLONDE. Remastered reissue of 1970 album (in concert), suitable for standard & 'Super Audio' CD players. Digipak. Additional personnel includes: Ian Stewart (piano). Personnel: Mick Jagger (vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards); Keith Richards (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Mick Taylor (vocals, guitar); Bill Wyman (vocals, keyboards, synthesizer); Ian Stewart (keyboards); Charlie Watts (drums). Audio Mixer: Glyn Johns. Audio Remasterers: Steve Rosenthal; Teri Landi. Recording information: Madison Square Garden, NY (11/27/1969-11/28/1969). Photographer: Ethan Russell. The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger (vocals, harmonica); Keith Richards (guitar, background vocals); Mick Taylor (guitar); Bill Wyman (bass); Charlie Watts (drums). Additional personnel: Ian Stewart (piano).

Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits album for sale At the close of the 20th Century, it became apparent that Billy Joel was one of the premier pop craftsmen of the post-Beatles era. This generous two-disc compilation neatly makes a case for Joel's reign at the top of the musical heap by chronicling nearly 20 years of hits. Joel's melodic gift and lyrical acumen are amply displayed as THE ESSENTIAL BILLY JOEL moves from the introspective "Piano Man" to the sardonic, self-parodic "The Entertainer," from the Springsteen-like rocker "Only the Good Die Young" to the McCartneyesque "Dont Ask Me Why." As Joel's career progressed, his work became increasingly occupied with socio-political issues, as evidenced by disc two's "We Didn't Start the Fire" and "The Downeaster 'Alexa.'" By the end of the '90s, Joel decided to abandon pop in favor of classically inspired instrumental music, and this chronological collection fittingly ends with some of the first fruits of that notion, indicating that even after so many years in the public eye, Joel still had plenty to say, whether he used words or not. Recorded between 1973 and 2001. All tracks have been digitally remastered. 2cds-34 Hits + 2 New Classical Trax. Avail.Thru 1/31/02. Compilation producers: Greg Linn, Mark Feldman. Personnel: Billy Joel (vocals, harmonica, piano, keyboards); Richard Huyghe (piano). Photographers: Patrick Demarchelier; Art Maillet. Personnel includes: Billy Joel (vocals, piano); Ray Charles (vocals); Richard Joo (piano); Liberty DeVito (drums). Producers include: Michael Stewart, Billy Joel, Phil Ramone, Mick Jones, Steven Epstein.

Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits CD music Track Listing of songs: DISC 1: London Town; Codine; Catch the Wind; Universal Soldier; Colours; Sunshine Superman; Season of the Witch; Trip, The; Guinevere; Breezes of Patchulie; Museum; Superlungs My Supergirl; Mellow Yellow; Writer in the Sun; Sand and Foam; Sunny South Kensington; Epistle to Dippy; There Is a Mountain; Wear Your Love Like Heaven; Oh Gosh; Tinker and the Crab, The; Poor Cow; DISC 2: Hurdy Gurdy Man; Jennifer Juniper; Teen Angel; Lalena; To Susan on the West Coast Waiting; Atlantis; Barabajagal; Happiness Runs; Celia of the Seals; Riki Tiki Tavi; Clara Clairvoyant; Roots of Oak; Riki Tiki Tavi; Maria Magenta; Cosmic Wheels; I Like You; Yellow Star; Rock & Roll Souljer; Quest, The; Age of Treason; What the Soul Desires; Dark-Eyed Blue Jean Angel;

Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits buy CD music Though 1968's RANDY NEWMAN introduced a major songwriting talent, and 1970's 12 SONGS still stands among the artist's best work, 1972'S SAIL AWAY has the strength and sophistication of an immediate, indisputable classic. Combining the lush orchestration of his debut with 12 SONG's lean, small-combo sound, SAIL AWAY marks Newman's prowess as a composer and arranger of the first order. His ear for melody, instrumentation, and the literary, often scathingly satiric nature of his lyrics are applied to perfection. The title track, a beautiful piano-strings duet sung from the point of view of a slave ship captain enticing Africans to America, is a case in point. Every song on SAIL AWAY is memorable, from the tongue-in-cheek cabaret lament "Lonely At The Top" to the whimsical ragtime of "Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear" to the deliciously ironic and astute "Political Science." Newman can go from rock-inspired slink ("Last Night I Had A Dream") to charmingly lyrical ("Dayton, Ohio--1903) to fiercely caustic ("God's Song (That's Why I Love Mankind)"-- a song narrated from God's point of view about the stupidity of humanity), yet his writing is always infused with intelligence, wit, and piercing insight. That Newman's songcraft and musical textures are impeccable only adds to stature of this excellent record. 2002 expanded & remastered reissue of 1972 album with 5 added bonus tracks (all previously unissued) 'Let It Shine', 'Maybe I'm Doing It Wrong' (studio version), 'Dayton, Ohio-1903' (studio version), 'You Can Leave Your Hat On' (demo) & 'Sail Away' (early version). Audio Remasterer: Dan Hersch. Liner Note Authors: Randy Newman; David Wild. Recording information: Amigo Studio, Los Angeles, CA; Poppi Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Western Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Photographers: Carl Samrock; Chuck Pulin; Hal Moore; Mike Salisbury. Personnel: Randy Newman (piano); Randy Newman (vocals); Jimmy Bond, Wilton Felder (bass instrument); Russ Titelman, Ry Cooder (guitar); Abe Most (alto saxophone); Earl Palmer , Gene Parsons, Jim Keltner (drums); Milt Holland (percussion). Audio Mixer: Lee Herschberg.

Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits songs Principally recorded at Abbey Road, London, England. Includes liner notes by Mark Paytress. The gifted leader of the earliest incarnation of Pink Floyd, and the mastermind behind the peerless psychedelic pop of that group's PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN, Syd Barrett's playful, subtly deranged musical sensibilities inspired an entire generation of British songwriters. His brief but inspired solo career, and subsequent retreat into seclusion and obscurity, have only amplified his already considerable popular mystique. WOULDN"T YOU MISS ME compiles 22 tracks from Barrett's two post-Floyd solo records for EMI as well as a handful of rarities from the outtakes collection OPEL. Though these spare, often chaotic compositions are a far cry from the tightly wound psych-pop of Floyd tracks like "See Emily Play," they are possessed of their own undeniable dark grandeur. Barrett completists will need this collection for its inclusion of the previously unreleased "Bob Dylan Blues." Pink Floyd Founder.Feat.David Gilmour,Roger Waters,R.Wright Audio Mixer: Gareth Cousins. Audio Remasterer: Peter Mew. Liner Note Author: Mark Paytress. Recording information: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England (05/06/1968-07/17/1970); Maida Vale Studios (05/06/1968-07/17/1970). Personnel includes: Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Rick Wright, Roger Waters. Producers: Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Malcolm Jones, Roger Waters, Peter Jenner.