Allegory Of Hearing, The - Roy Montgomery

Advantages: simply the best songs
Disadvantages: nothing

...He was born in 1913 and died of a heartattack in 1988. Well, I have been listen to Roy Orbison for many years, and I just want to tell others that he is just the best. the Danish colllection my mom send me, is simply the best. I think that you can hear him anywhere, and that his voice is just great. When my daddy died of cancer, I was listening to Roy Orbison, some of his songs just got me hanging in there,especially the song" In Dreams " Everyday when I drove home from the hospital crying, I was listening to him, and it maked me wanna go on, maybe it was just, because I needed something, but anyhow, his music is just great and lovely. And the music are not just for old people!!!!! The album is called The Danish collection - "The very best of Roy Orbison" The songs on this album that I just love is: In Dreams California Blue We... Read review

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Advantages: Awesome CD with some of Johnson's best songs
Disadvantages: Nothing that stands out.

...These songs have grown on me. Everytime I hear them I notice a subtle nuance or expression in Eric's music that truly showcases his excellence in guitar. Although his CD's are long time in coming, they are certainly worth the wait. From my personal favourite SRV with it's blistering hooks, through to the Jazzy Wes Montgomery style Manhatten, Eric's talent is truly second to none. It's even great to see a remix of an old tune called Camel's Night Out, one which has greatly developed from the original. If you're looking for a guitarist CD that is top of the world class, there is no other option - This Texan Guitarist is number 1 on my list, and will be for ever.... Read review

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Disadvantages: see op

...waking up when returning home late!! Im not sure if Roy Orbison had a bad life with regards to his love life, but he does tend to dwell on break ups and sadness. When he is happy, he is great!! I would love to hear some more of his Rock and Roll tunes!! This album was released in 1996, and although at 19 years of age, not many would like Roy Orbison, I fell in love with the track 'You got it!' and put the album on my Christmas list. The album is a combination of original versions of his earlier hits with some remastered recordings of some of his sixties hits. Roy re-recorded some of his most important hits in 1987. Not all the re-recorded hits here date from 1985. 'Crying' is a duet with k d lang recorded in 1988, while 'Dream baby' is a live performance from 1989. 'Ooby dooby' combines his original 1955 recording with his 1995 re... Read review

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