John Farnham – One Voice: The Greatest Hits (2003)

John Farnham - One Voice: The Greatest Hits (2003)

John Farnham – One Voice: The Greatest Hits (2003)
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Total Size: 749 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: BMG Australia | Cat#: 82876556482 | Genre: Pop

John Peter Farnham has remained one of Australia’s best-known performers over a career spanning 40 years. ONE VOICE which is a 2 CD set, contains for the first time on one album, all of Johns biggest and most loved hits from “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady” right through to “The Last Time”. Songs like “You’re the Voice”, “Pressure Down”, “That’s Freedom”, “Burn for You” have become part of the Australian musical landscape. Continue reading “John Farnham – One Voice: The Greatest Hits (2003)”

Jennifer Rush – The Power Of Love: The Best Of Jennifer Rush (2000)

Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love: The Best Of Jennifer Rush (2000)

Jennifer Rush – The Power Of Love: The Best Of Jennifer Rush (2000)
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Total Size: 531 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Columbia | UK | Cat#: 498715 2 | Genre: Pop

Definitive Compilation of Jennifer Rush’s Hits, Key Songs and Duets. 17 Tracks, all Digitally Remastered. Includes: Power of Love, Flames of Paradise (W/ Elton John), Same Heart (W/ Michael Bolton) and Till I Loved You (W/ Placido Domingo). Continue reading “Jennifer Rush – The Power Of Love: The Best Of Jennifer Rush (2000)”

VA – The Soul Survivors Present: Sounds Of Universal Love (2013)

VA - The Soul Survivors Present: Sounds Of Universal Love (2013)

VA – The Soul Survivors Present: Sounds Of Universal Love (2013)
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Total Size: 649 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Expansion Records | UK | Cat#: CDEXP 46 | Genre: Soul, R&B

Sounds Of Universal Love” is a top of the range collection of quality S.O.U.L. from the finest musical champions of the genre. The album is compiled and presented by The Soul Survivors, a publication that since 2006 has featured all the artists selected on this 16 track CD, interviewed by Fitzroy facey (Da Buzzboy). Continue reading “VA – The Soul Survivors Present: Sounds Of Universal Love (2013)”

James Brown – James Brown’s Funky Christmas (1995)

James Brown - James Brown's Funky Christmas (1995)

James Brown – James Brown’s Funky Christmas (1995)
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Total Size: 407 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Polydor | USA | Cat#: 31452 7988-2 | Genre: Funk, R&B, Xmas

Recorded at the height of Mr. Superbad’s reign, this high-octane, 17-song set is guaranteed to give Santa Claus a soul transfusion–and put a little extra kick into that mistletoe kiss. While JB spends a fair amount of time pouring his heart out on inspired renditions of favorites such as “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Please Come Home,” he and his always-stellar band really shine on a spate of originals that takes Christmas from an idealized holiday and makes it real. Continue reading “James Brown – James Brown’s Funky Christmas (1995)”

Hot Chocolate – You Sexy Thing: The Best Of Hot Chocolate (2012)

Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing: The Best Of Hot Chocolate (2012)

Hot Chocolate – You Sexy Thing: The Best Of Hot Chocolate (2012)
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Total Size: 970 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Music Club | UK | Cat#: MCDLX143 | Genre: Disco R&B

Two CD collection from the British R&B band. Led by charismatic singer/songwriter, Errol Brown, Hot Chocolate are without doubt one of the UK’s most successful and popular singles bands. The hits started in 1970 and continued right up until 1984 in a remarkable 14 year run that witnessed the chart-topping ‘So You Win Again,’ and such memorable songs as ‘You Sexy Thing’ Continue reading “Hot Chocolate – You Sexy Thing: The Best Of Hot Chocolate (2012)”

Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}

Elvis Presley - The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}

Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}
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Total Size: 1.15 GB (CDs) + 30.2 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Valentine Records | UK | Cat#: 47772 | Genre: Rockabilly, Rock & Roll

Limited-edition 4 CD set comprising the complete Presley singles and EPs released in the USA up to 1962 presented in the order in which they were issued. This edition comes with a comprehensive booklet full of discographical information, rare photos and memorabilia. Eight tracks have been added as a bonus making 100 songs recorded by Elvis in his prime. Continue reading “Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}”

America – The Definitive America (2001)

America - The Definitive America (2001)

America – The Definitive America (2001)
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Label: Rhino / Warner | EU | Cat#: 812273552-2| Genre: Folk Rock, Pop Rock

The trio America (vocalists/guitarists Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley, and Dan Peek) approximated the 1970s California pop folk sound so well that when their first single “A Horse With No Name” appeared on the radio waves in the fall of 1972, many listeners assumed it was a song by Neil Young. Continue reading “America – The Definitive America (2001)”

Louis Armstrong & Friends – What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)

Louis Armstrong & Friends - What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)

Louis Armstrong & Friends – What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)
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Label: Hip-o Records | USA | Cat#: HIPD-40065 | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Xmas

Although this Christmas compilation is credited to “Louis Armstrong & Friends,” it’s really more aptly categorized as a various artists anthology, since Armstrong only has six of the fourteen tracks. The disc is filled out with seasonal offerings by Dinah Washington, Mel Torme, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, Peggy Lee, Eartha Kitt, and Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, mostly from the 1950s. Continue reading “Louis Armstrong & Friends – What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)”

The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)

The Brian Setzer Orchestra - The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)

The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)
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Total Size: 495 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Surdog Records | USA | Cat#: 2-512780 | Genre: Rockabilly, Xmas

Brian Setzer released Boogie Woogie Christmas in 2002 and the live DVD Christmas Extravaganza in 2005, the same year as his second Christmas LP, Dig That Crazy Christmas — that’s a lot of holiday music in a short span of time and it’s all condensed on two 2008 compilations, Christmas Rocks! The Best Of Collection and The Ultimate Christmas Collection. Continue reading “The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)”

The Platters – A Special Christmas Collection (1998)

The Platters - A Special Christmas Collection (1998)

The Platters – A Special Christmas Collection (1998)
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Label: Legacy | Canada | Cat#: TVS 013 | Genre: Doo-Wop, Xmas

Doo-wop around the Christmas tree as the Platters’ heavenly harmonies surround Silver Bells; White Christmas; Deck the Halls; Silent Night; Joy to the World; Blue Christmas; The Christmas Song; Here Comes Santa Claus , and more! Continue reading “The Platters – A Special Christmas Collection (1998)”

Smokie – Living Next Door To Alice: The Best Of Smokie (2007)

Smokie - Living Next Door To Alice: The Best Of Smokie (2007)

Smokie – Living Next Door To Alice: The Best Of Smokie (2007)
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Total Size: 988 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Music Club | EU | Cat#: MCDLX049 | Genre: Glam Rock

Two CD compilation from the ’70s British Pop/Rock band fronted by Chris Norman. Smokie’s sound was a combination of hook-laden songs supplied by top pop team Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and distinctive but unashamedly Stateside – influenced Soft-Rock harmonies. Continue reading “Smokie – Living Next Door To Alice: The Best Of Smokie (2007)”

Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}

Bing Crosby - Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}

Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}
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Total Size: 231 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol | USA | Cat#: 72435-21433-2-0 | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Xmas

While it does not include Crosby’s biggest hit, the perennial “White Christmas,” this collection of holiday favorites remains a good representation of the singer’s many seasonal recordings. Among the highlights are “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” Any fan of Crosby, as well as good Christmas music in general, will want to hunt this down. Continue reading “Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}”