Album Notes: Personnel: June Christy (vocals); Joe Maini, Charlie Kennedy, Bud Shank (alto saxophone); Bob Cooper, Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone); Jack Nimitz (baritone saxophone); Conte Candoli, Lee Katzman, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari (trumpet); Vern Friley, Dick Nash, Frank Rosolino, John Halliburton, Lew McCreary (trombone); Jimmy Rowles (piano); Joe Mondragon (bass); Mel Lewis (drums).
Titles on disc 1
1.: You Came A Long Way From St Louis
2.: Swingin' On Nothin'
3.: Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
4.: Prelude To A Kiss
5.: Skyliner
6.: Night In Tunisia
7.: It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Advantages: A living legend Disadvantages: He's retired now
...worked with some of the biggest names in Irish music, particularly during spells with bands such as Planxty and Moving Hearts. Laterly he has even collaberated with the likes of U2's Bono for his 'Graffiti Tongue' album. Unfortunately recent health worries have forced Christy into semi-retirement, but his music lives on in the many many albums that he has recorded. If you have not heard Christy sing then please try to do so soon, your life will be enriched for the experience. Cheers Christy - you're still 'the man'....
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Advantages: More recognisable songs than Now 60, Olympics London 2012 Anthem added Disadvantages: Crazy Frog?? WHY!!!!!!!, Songs on here from about March time
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Bodyrockers - I Like The Way
I always thought this sounded like a dance tune than pop or rock but it has a suitable place on this CD as it has guitars in the track. It was a top 3 hit in April 2005 and still in the top 20 in June. The tune was also recently used for the latest big Diet Coke ad campaign.
Kaiser Chiefs - Everyday I Love You Less And Less
This is a top tune to hear. kaiser Chiefs are seriously making a mark on the music scene and this latest track is no exception. You'll guarantee to love this. Kaiser Chiefs was brought up as the band's name from the South African Football Team.
Caesars - Jerk it Out
I first heard this from the PS2 games FIFA 2004 and SSX 3 and I seriously loved the track. They have now finally released the track and I must say that it has become a big success in the charts. This song means to let out some steam...
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Advantages: A song for every occasion Disadvantages: should still play now
...The specials are one of the greatest ska bands of all time second only to Madness. i have a specials album and it is brilliant a real song for whichever mood you are in at the time. Songs on the "The Specials" include
Monkey Man
A message to you rudy
Enjoy Yourself
Blank Expression
Man at the C&A
Too Much Too Young
Origionally formed in Coventry in 1977 with Jerry Dammers(keyboard, Songwriter) Terry Hall (Vocals) Lynval Golding (Guitar,Vocals) Neville Staples (Vocals, Percussion) Roddy Radiation (Guitar) Sir Horace Gentleman (Bass) and John Bradbury (drums)
The banded stormed the uk with hits closly followed by similar bands such as Madness, the beat and the selector. You could say that the specials strarted the ska new revolution in the uk which would continue to create modern ska groups such as Reel Big Fish for example....
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somewhat helpful 27.04.2004
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