Hello, All.
I may be among the younger of your members--I was actually born in '60 so I was a child when the U.S. landed on the moon.
However, I'm in many ways old-fashioned and that's why I'm here.
I collect the music of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, my favorite singers. What kinds of music do you all collect and who are your favorite sources?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you all. [:)]
Pam
Hi Pam.... my tastes run to Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Neil Diamond, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, The Beach Boys, Beatles and many others especially the old classics. I love to collect soundtracks of the movies, especially the classic MGM musicals.
Among the newer artists, I like Diana Krall, and Steve Tyrell.
CC
Hi, CC. Thanks for your reply [:)]
"... my tastes run to Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Neil Diamond, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, The Beach Boys, Beatles and many others especially the old classics. I love to collect soundtracks of the movies, especially the classic MGM musicals.
Among the newer artists, I like Diana Krall, and Steve Tyrell.
CC"
Yes, I like all those too. My aunt is a BIG Elvis fan. I love the music Brazilian jazz bossa nova music of Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim and especially enjoyed Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald's work with him. On Neil Diamond I especially like the song "Solitary Man" and Julie London's "Cry Me a River". I like the sound of the Beach Boys and the love songs of the Beatles. We too have a lot of Hollywood musical soundtracks and one of my favorite movies was "The Sandpiper" (Richard Burton/Elizabeth Taylor) and the soundtrack from that movie, especially Johnny Mandel's "The Shadow of Your Smile.
There seems to be a surprise and most welcome influx of newer singers recording the standards and I'm BIG on Diana Krall's music. It's just perfect. I've listened to Steve Tyrell's work in the stores but haven't bought anything yet. You may already know this but Diana Krall's favorite arranger is Johnnny Mandel's and there are several songs on one of her CDs that sounds just like the opening bars to Johnny Mandel's soundtrack arrangements. I rather feel like I'm watching the movie again when I hear that. Diana's work is just wonderful music and there are people yet younger than myself that enjoy it as well.
On the bossa nova side I also like the work of Joao Gilberto/Astrud Gilberto ("The Girl from Ipanema), Bebel Gilberto (Joao's daughter), Elis Regina, and Marisa Monte (Marisa is also a younger singer).
Some of Diana's work has a lot of bossa nova influence as well.
Pam
Hi there Pam: It is really nice to see a lady's face around here. You have no idea who tiring it is looking at CC all the time.
I have (I believe) most of Glen Miller songs that are available on tape and CD. And, I even have three of his songs that were done on the Bluebird Label. I have a lot of the big band era music. I like Elvis, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Huey Lewis and the News to name a few. A local NPR radio station plays a variety of 30s style Chicago blues and jazz that I really enjoy. (Don't you just love the old-timers nicknames?)
You asked where we get out music. I buy a lot from a company called World Records. (Let's face it Wal-Mart doesn't carry much old stuff). I get a quarterly catalog from them but I cannot find it right now. When I find it I will post their mailing information. I have been buying from them for several years and am quite happy with their product. They sell all types of music mostly from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. And they have some real obscure material available at a reasonal price. Smiley
I tend to agree with most all your choices gang....which goes to show how old I am getting.
It is a current trend now for current artists to reach back into "The Great American Songbook" and revive the romantic ballads of the 30s and 40s. Rod Stewart has revitalized his career with his new album of standards.
The first time I heard a Diana Krall album, I noted a great similarity of voice quality to the sultry Julie London and could not wait to get her albums.
A young new artist from Canada of Italian extraction, Michael Buble', is recording for Sinatra's old label of Reprise and you should take a listen to him as well.
Hi Pam!
I myself am a child of the 70s, so I was a little kid when Jaws and Star Wars came out.
My taste in music is similar to my taste in movies; very broad. I like Big Band, Musicals, 80s music, some country (Faith Hill, Shania Twain and--to a lesser extent--Kenny Rogers), soft rock, a little bit of metal, a lot of rock and roll, some classical pieces, etc. Only thing I don't like is (c)Rap, and even there I like Here Comes The Hotstepper (!).
Favorite artists include Bobby Darin, Doris Day, Belinda Carlisle (and the Go-Gos!), Huey Lewis and the News, Billy Joel, Elton John, Aerosmith, the Stray Cats (!), Barry Manilow (!!), Meat Loaf (Bat Out of Hell may well be THE Perfect Album), Harry James, Kay Kyser and His Kollege of Musical Knowledge, Glenn Miller--the list goes on and on.
Hi, Smiley and Todd!
Thanks for your warm welcomes.
Smiley, thanks for the source information--it has been become increasingly harder to find a lot of the standards in retail outlets.
Todd, it's nice to know that there are some of us "Pepsi Generation" types that have some good taste [:b]
(Actually I live in the state where Coca-Cola was invented so I've always preferred that anyway [:lol] )
Todd, what's your favorite Doris Day song? Your favorite Barry Manilow song?
CC, I'll have to check out Michael Buble's and Rod Stewart's latest work. I'd never have dreamed that of Rod Stewart...who knew [:)]
Pam
Doris Day tune is prolly Sentimental Journey, though I have a warm spot for Que Sera Sera as well.
Favorite Barry Manilow tune is prolly Bandstand Boogie, though Copa Cabana isn't far behind.
Favorites from Bobby Darin include Mack the Knife (natch), the lesser known Gyp the Cat, Clementine (a hysterical take-off on My Darling Clementine for those who haven't heard it), and Goodbye, Charlie.
I'm also big on Louis Armstrong (Kiss to Build a Dream On and Hello Dolly are two of the greatest tunes ever recorded).
Todd,
"Favorite Doris Day tune is probably Sentimental Journey"
Yes, my father has warm memories of that song as the War 2 troops came back over on the ship from France at the end of the War...
"though I have a warm spot for Que Sera Sera as well."
Or that childhood favorite, "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?"...
My mother really likes Doris Day's movies. Do you collect those, too?
"Favorite Barry Manilow tune is probably Bandstand Boogie, though Copa Cabana isn't far behind."
Yes, I love Copacobana and Mandy.
"Favorites from Bobby Darin include Mack the Knife (natch), the lesser known Gyp the Cat, Clementine (a hysterical take-off on My Darling Clementine for those who haven't heard it), and Goodbye, Charlie."
The only one I'm familiar with is Mack the Knife. Perhaps I'll check out the others [:)]
"I'm also big on Louis Armstrong (Kiss to Build a Dream On and Hello Dolly are two of the greatest tunes ever recorded)."
Yes, and What a Wonderful World is also a nice song.
Just out of curiousity, what is the below quote all about? [:)]
"Didn't you two losers try this before---and fail!"
--Patricia King, KOTPR
Thanks!
Pam
"Favorites from Bobby Darin include Mack the Knife (natch), the lesser known Gyp the Cat, Clementine (a hysterical take-off on My Darling Clementine for those who haven't heard it), and Goodbye, Charlie.
The only one I'm familiar with is Mack the Knife. Perhaps I'll check out the others"
You can use Kaaza.com to download Clementine. The other two are on the Captial Collector's Series Bobby Darin CD. He also does Hello Dolly on that CD.
"I'm also big on Louis Armstrong (Kiss to Build a Dream On and Hello Dolly are two of the greatest tunes ever recorded).
Yes, and What a Wonderful World is also a nice song."
I'm also partial to Louis' version of Blueberry Hill.
"Just out of curiousity, what is the below quote all about?
"Didn't you two losers try this before---and fail!"
--Patricia King, KOTPR"
This is a line from a movie I wrote. I'm an independent filmmaker and a pulp fiction writer. The bad guys are putting the heroine into a death trap and gloating at her when she decides to mouth off to them.
All,
I came across another young singer who's doing standards. Her name is Jane Moneheit--she's still in her mid-20s. Listened to her CD "In the Sun" last night at Border's bookstore. Does a nice rendition of Jobim's "Chega de Saudade" and a nice updated version of Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek". Her voice reminds me of a cross between Helen Reddy and Ella Fitzgerald. Clarity with soulfulness. Jane also did a CD with Mark O'Connors ("Hot Swing Trio"). She has nice versions of "Misty", "Fascinating Rhythm", and "As Time Goes By".
Pam