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Carye MusicFan
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Posted: 06 March 2009 at 2:50pm | IP Logged
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Release Date: 5/19/08
“The Very Best Of The Amazing Rhythm Aces”
The Amazing Rhythm Aces first ever-greatest hits collection, featuring
“Third Rate Romance,” and the Grammy awarding winning song, “The
End Is Not In Sight (The Cowboy Tune).” Also includes the non-LP track
“Mystery Train,” as well as two chart hits by Amazing Rhythm Aces front
man Russell Smith.
Track List:
Third Rate Romance
Mystery Train
Amazing Grace (Used To Be Her favorite Song)
The End Is Not In Sight (The Cowboy Tune)
I’ll Be Gone
Dancing The Night Away
Never Been To The Islands (Howard and Hugh’s Blues)
Geneva’s Lullaby
Two Can Do It Too
Ashes Of Love
All That I Had Left (Left With You)
The Spirit Walk
Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)
Love And Happiness
Rodrigo, Rita and Elaine
Betty Jean • Russell Smith
I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight • Russell Smith
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Release Date: 5/26/09
Tish Hinojosa “Our Little Planet”
Tish Hinojosa’s new CD “Our Little Planet” was inspired by her
rediscovered love for country music, the 12 self-penned songs on this
collection feature a deeply Americana mix of traditional bluegrass and
Tish’s trademark sound of contemporary folk and tex-mex. The album
is produced by Tish and her long-time accompanist, Marvin Dykhuis,
who also co-wrote the title song, as well as playing most of the
instruments. It also features appearances by celebrated pedal-steel
player, Greg Leisz, duets with Texas country legends Rosie Flores and
Dale Watson, as well as with rising star, Carrie Rodriguez, all of which
combine to add delightful new textures to Our Little Planet’s stripped-
down country sound.
Track List:
1. What You Don’t Know
2. Road Songs And Bygones
3 Mi Pueblo
4. Mountain Lullaby
5. We Mostly Feel That Way
6. Our Little Planet
7. What Our Hearts Can’t Say
8. I Hope Forever You’ll Be Mine
9. Count Me In
10. Turned My Heart Away
11. Tomorrow’s Gonna Come
12. Is Time Being Kind
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Release Date: 6/9/09
John Phillips “Space (Man On The Moon)”
The final track list is still to be determined, but will include about 37
songs featured in the Andy Warhol Broadway musical. The show was
Andy Warhol’s first Broadway production. Featured performers in the
show include, Denny Doherty, Genevieve Waite, and Monique Van
Vooten. Music by John Phillips.
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Release Date: 6/23/0
“The Very Best Of David Frizzell & Shelly West”
The first true greatest hits collection by the CMA Vocal Duo, 1981 &
1982. This 16 track compilation features their original hit recordings,
including the number one country hit “You’re The Reason God Made
Oklahoma.”
Track List:
You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma
Carryin’ On The Family Names
A Texas State Of Mind
Husbands And Wives
Another Honky-Tonk Night On Broadway
I Just Came Here To Dance
Our Day Will Come
Please Surrender
When You Wish Upon A Star
You’ll Always Be Special To Me
Cajun Invitation
Pleasure Island
The Wild Side Of Life/If It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
(Medley)
Silent Partners
It’s A Be Together Night
Do Me Right
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Release Date: 6/30/09
Foghat “Family Joules”
This reissue of the 2003 album features original Foghat members,
bassist Tony Stevens and drummer Roger Earl, as well as newer
members singer/rhythm guitarist Charlie Huhn, (Ted Nugent) and lead
guitarist/producer Bryan Bassett (Wild Cherry).
Track List:
Mumbo Jumbo
Hero To Zero
Thames Delta Blues
Flat Busted (and out of gas)
I Feel Fine
I’m A Rock ‘N’ Roller
Hit The Ground Running
Looking For You
Long Time Coming
Sex With The Ex
Self-Medicated
Mean Voodoo Woman
Voodoo Women Blues
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Release Date: 7/21/09
The New Mamas & The Papas
“Many Mamas, Many Papas (1981/1982)”
Unreleased studio album, plus bonus live material by The New Mamas &
The Papas, featuring MacKenzie Phillips, Spanky McFarlane, Denny
Doherty and John Phillips.
The track list is still being finalized, but should include the following
songs:
Go Now
Love Song
Yachts
Crying In The Shower
Zulu Warrior
Flowers
Chinaman
Mr. Blue
Nor Too Cool
Babies
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Release Date: 8/4/09
“The Very Best Of David Frizzell”
The first true greatest hits collection by David Frizzell. This 14 track
compilation features his original hit recordings, including the number
one country hit “I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home.”
Track List:
Lefty • David Frizzell with Merle Haggard
I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home
Lost My Baby Blues
Lone Star Lonesome
I Wish I Could Hurt That Way Again
Where Are You Spending Your Nights These Days
A Million Light Beers Ago
She Wanted Me
Black And White
Forever And Always
Who Dat (Messin’ With That Women of Mine)
When We Get Back To The Farm (That’s When We Really Go To Town)
No Way Jose
Country Music Love Affair
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Release Date: 8/25/09
“Oh Happy Day, Country Gospel Favorites”
Track List:
I Saw The Light • Bill Anderson
What A Friend We Have In Jesus • Brenda Lee
He Lives • Ed Bruce
Softly and Tenderly • Holly Dunn
Swing Low Sweet Chariot • Gatlin Brothers
Just A Closer Walk With Thee • Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms • Eddy Raven
Take My Hand Precious Lord • Ray Price
When They Ring Those Golden Bells • Mickey Gilley
Crying In The Chapel • The Jordanaires
Amen • Lee Greenwood
Jesus Is The Answer • Wanda Jackson
In The Sweet Bye And Bye • Charlie Louvin
Oh Happy Day • T. Graham Brown
“Amazing Grace, Country Gospel Favorites”
Track List:
Love Lifted Me • Bill Anderson
The Unclouded Day • Brenda Lee
In The Garden • Ed Bruce
Lay Them Down/Rock Of Ages • Gatlin Brothers
Amazing Grace • Ray Price
You’ll Never Walk Alone • Lee Greenwood
When They Ring Those Golden Bells
• Charlie Louvin & John Conlee
Just A Closer Walk With Thee • Mickey Gilley
His Hand In Mine • J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
Last Train To Glory • Jeannie C. Riley
Precious Memories • Mark Gray
Peace In The Valley • Kenny Price
Rock Of Ages • Narvel Felts
You Light Up My Life • Margo Smith
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Release Date: 9/1/09
“The Very Best Of Shelly West”
The first true greatest hits collection by Shelly West. This 14 track
compilation features her original hit recordings, including the number
one country hit “Jose Cuevo.”
Track List:
Dark Side Of The Moon
Jose Cuevo
Flight 309 To Tennessee
Sexy Song
I’ll Still Be Loving You
Another Motel Memory
Now I Lay Me Down To Cheat
Somebody Buy This Cowgirl A Beer
Now There’s You
If I Could Sing Something In Spanish
Don’t Make Me Wait On The Moon
I’ll Dance The Two Step
What Would You Do
Love Don’t Come Any Better Than This
Also, Available exclusively on iTunes:
Varese Vintage is proud to announce the exclusive iTunes release of
Kenny O’Dell, “Beautiful People.”
Tracks include:
Beautiful People
Kentucky Woman
Sunshine Dreamin’
I’m Gonna Take It
Different Drum
Flower Girl
Take Another Look
Massachusetts
You’ll Break Me Yet
Next Plane To London
If My World Falls Through
Bonus Tracks:
Springfield Plane
Bless Your Little Heart
Groovy Relationship
No Obligations
For the latest news and a list of upcoming releases, please check out the
Varese Vintage Blog at www.varesevintage.wordpress.com
__________________ Cary E. Mansfield
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jimct MusicFan
Joined: 07 April 2006 Location: United States
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Posted: 06 March 2009 at 3:42pm | IP Logged
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Mr. Mansfield, I have been planning to buy the Amazing Rhythm Aces CD. But the one I was just thrilled to see/hear about for the first time was the last one, the Kenny O'Dell "Beautiful People", which I'd buy in a heartbeat. (The "Bubbling Under" tune, "Springfield Plane" got local airplay in my area, and is a personal fave.) Until, that is, I see something I've NEVER seen before. What in the heck is an "exclusive ITunes release?" As a 60's aficianado, I personally don't have the slightest interest in buying a download. I am a "hard-copy only" guy, and I resent having my preferred buying option discontinued. Given the choice between a download or nothing, I will choose nothing, which doesn't help you very much. To me, this is actually a "Varese non-release, with a cruel twist". I realize that there are many people who do buy, and actually prefer, downloads. But I'll bet most are not 50 years of age or older, like I am. I always have and I always will want a "hard copy" of my music. I both have and love my IPod, but I strongly prefer to load in my always-legitimately purchased musical hard copy (for which I have the receipts to prove!) On second thought, Mr. Mansfield, I am now so upset with your new "no CD release" (which I prefer to call your "exclusive IPod release" offering) that I have just decided not to purchase your new Amazing Rhythm Aces CD after all, as a sign of my personal dissatisfaction with your "business decision" to attempt to force me to conform/limit/control my music-buying options. I resent this. I want "Springfield Plane" on CD, NOT a download!!!!! This is simply my opinion, however, and for your label's sake I hope my anger/objections are not widely shared.
Edited by jimct on 06 March 2009 at 3:44pm
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satchdr MusicFan
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Posted: 07 March 2009 at 1:22am | IP Logged
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Jim, I agree absolutely with your point of view. IPod: nice machine, many good features. Hard Copy: the only way to go!
In addition, a "Hard Copy" includes, in almost every instance, an informative CD booklet regarding the music contained on the CD and the work done by those who made the compilation or reissue possible. Such information is missing in a download.
Thanks for taking the lead and stating your opinion on this issue.
Dan
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Gary Mack MusicFan
Joined: 06 February 2006 Location: United States
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Posted: 07 March 2009 at 7:31am | IP Logged
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The decision to go Ipod-only may not have been up to Varese Vintage. Licensing fees may have been too high, or perhaps there was sufficient doubt about enough interest to justify a CD release. Let's not jump to conclusions, folks.
GM
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Hykker MusicFan
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Posted: 07 March 2009 at 7:52am | IP Logged
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I agree with Jim in principle here, as I also tend to avoid downloads with the exception of the occasional current song that's not available any other way (or not worth getting a CD for). I personally avoid Itunes, partly because AFAIK it requires special software to use.
That having been said, I can see the logic behind a download-only release for an obscure artist who barely even made the top 40 with one song. I can't imagine a "greatest hits" package by someone who didn't have any hits would be much of a seller, probably not even recouping production costs (this is not to say I wouldn't seek out something that was an all-time fave of mine, even if it was a stiff). What I don't particularly like is limiting distribution to one source.
Alas, the bottom line is "get used to it", as CD sales continue to diminish look for fewer and fewer releases to be available that way. I would guess that most people under 40 have no problems obtaining their music that way.
Edited by Hykker on 07 March 2009 at 7:53am
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TomDiehl1 MusicFan
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I can see why the Kenny O'Dell would be an itunes exclusive.... his one hit can be found on cds already (i do believe i have it on the white whale records story from the UK), people wouldn't buy it just to get the one hit.... but i do doubt there are enough people out there that are such diehard fans of his to give the need to put the songs on cd. If they really want it, I think they could make their own cds from their itunes downloads (which i would then hope would be in the highest possible quality on there). Perhaps there could be a special booklet download when one downloads the full cd off itunes too....i dont really buy albums off itunes so i don't know how that would work...but at least it gets the hit available on itunes for people who want just the one song.
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