Essence Of Tommy Dorsey, The - Tommy Dorsey

Advantages: Some tracks (Nat "King" Cole, Louis Armstrong) are priceless
Disadvantages: Jimmy Durante? Celine Dion? Blecch!

..., yes, but he sang with enthusiasm...and man! Could he play that trumpet! 3. Stardust (Nat "King" Cole): Hit. I've heard this song covered by two great singers -- Frank Sinatra and Nat Cole. Sinatra was good, and backed by the Tommy Dorsey orchestra he was fantastic. But this is my favorite version, perhaps because it's the complete song, but mainly because Nat's version is more moving. 4. Making Whoopee (Dr. John, featuring Rickie Lee Jones): Miss. I'm sorry, but I can't stand this version. It's the only time I've heard Dr. John, but I didn't like the stylings, the rhythm, or Rickie Lee Jones. 5. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning (Carly Simon): Hit. On the other hand, I've loved Carly Simon's voice since I heard her sing "The Spy Who Loved Me," and I am a big fan of her music for "Working Girl," so this one gets a big thumbs up... Read review

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Advantages: A great Rock and Roll materpiece
Disadvantages: Nothing else can come close

...Wow! What an album! This really is truly a rock masterpiece. I never thought I would like an opera even if it is a Rock opera. This blew me away. There is a total of 22 songs on this long album with a mixture of styles,moods and tastes which are reflected in the music. The actual story of Tommy the deaf,dumb and blind kid that plays Pinball is quite far fetched but very good at the same time. The songs on the album are great. I actually think Pinball Wizard is one if the best ever written. A musical masterpiece. If you listen to the Lyrics, it explains what Tommy is really like. "Cant Hear no buzzers or Bells.....Plays by Sense of smell..." He sure does play a mean Pinball! Tommy the theme tune is very good too. I also like "Tommy can you hear me". Its a very powerful song that describes the anguish of his mother trying to get... Read review

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Advantages: This
Disadvantages: That

.... She's My Baby 4. Beware My Love 5. Wino Junko 6. Silly Love Songs 7. Cook Of The House 8. Time To Hide 9. Must Do Something About It 10. San Ferry Anne 11. Warm And Beautiful 12. Walking In The Park With Eloise - (bonus track, UK single) 13. Bridge On The River Suite - (bonus track, B-side) 14. Sally G. - (bonus track, "Junior's Farm" B-side) The band: Paul McCartney - Lead vocals, bass, guitars, piano, drums, backing vocals Linda McCartney - Vocals, keyboards Denny Laine - Guitars, vocals Jimmy McCulloch - Guitars, vocals Joe English - Drums, vocals Horn Section: Tony Dorsey Thaddeus Richard Steve Howard Howie Casey Country Hams Paul McCartney Chet Atkins Floyd Cramer Denny Laine Geoff Britton... Read review

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