Amore by Andrea Bocelli CD Review
The supremely talented Andrea Bocelli has released his latest CD entitled Amore, and it is simply a beautiful collection of the most romantic and soothing songs available on any CD.
While I have been accused of having musical tastes that are insanely wide and varied I should make it clear that until recently I have not been a fan at all of Bocelli, but ended up catching his Under the Desert Sky performance from Las Vegas on PBS and rather enjoyed it.
This led me to look deeper into Amore and have found it to be an excellent production.
Including some of today’s top pop stars on several of the tracks makes it even better. Contributions are made to the project by performers like Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera making this a really diverse CD.
I will without hesitation say that one doesn’t even have to be a fan of classical music to enjoy Bocelli’s Amore. With the Spanish influence throughout the CD, and the excellent vocals performed by some of the top vocalists of today this a collection music fans will surely not regret owning.
While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are Besame Mucho [track 2], Somos Novios [track 5], and Canzoni Stonate [track 9]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 13, Because We Believe. Very nice!
Release Notes:
Andrea Bocelli originally released Amore on January 31, 2006 on the Sugar record label.
CD track list follows:
1. Amapola
2. Besame Mucho
3. Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves)
4. Mi Manchi – featuring Kenny G
5. Somos Novios (It’s Impossible) – Duet with Christina Aguilera
6. Solamente Una Vez
7. Jurame
8. Pero Te Extrano
9. Canzoni Stonate – Featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica and vocals
10. L’Appuntamento
11. Cuando Me Enamoro
12. Can’t Help Falling In Love – Live At Lake Las Vegas
13. Because We Believe
14. Ama Credi E Vai (Because We Believe)
To listen to samples of each song on Amore by Andrea Bocelli go to:
Andrea Bocelli CD – Amore MP3 Samples
Clyde Lee Dennis, a.k.a. SmoothLee is a life long music fanatic. In addition to writing CD Reviews like this one for several music related websites he also hosts an internet radio show, and invites you to join him daily for some of the best soul soothing smooth jazz you’ll ever hear at http://www.SmoothJazz247.com
The Jeffersons (DVD) Review
Nominated for 13 Emmys and 8 Golden Globes, The Jeffersons was a groundbreaking situation comedy that was not only utterly hilarious, but also explored the controversial social issues of its day. Premiering in mid-season 1975, the show was a spin-off of the #1 hit series All In The Family, where main characters George and Louise were the next-door neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker. During its nine-season run, The Jeffersons spent all but its last season as a Top 25 Nielsen rated show. One of the first sitcoms to center exclusively around the lives of African-Americans, The Jeffersons most likely featured television’s first interracial married couple in Tom and Helen Willis. It was this fearless attempt to push the boundaries of the status quo that made the show one of the funniest of its time as well as a valuable resource for American race relations
The Jeffersons follows the lives of George (Sherman Hemsley) and Louise Jefferson (Isabel Sanford), a middle-aged African-American couple who own a string of successful dry cleaning stores. The windfall generated by their business paves the way for George and Louise to “move on up” into an exclusive Park Avenue apartment. The series is made by Hemsley’s portrayal of the stubborn and greedy, yet quite lovable, character of George whose sarcasm and antics are only equaled by the Jeffersons’ quick witted live-in maid Florence (Marla Gibbs). A supporting cast composed of omni-present neighbors Tom (Franklin Cover) and Helen Willis (Roxie Roker), the ever-polite Bentley (Paul Benedict), and a tip-grubbing doorman named Ralph (Ned Wertimer) provide for endless sources of irritation and annoyance for George. Throw in George’s mother (Zara Cully) and her constant insults of Louise, and The Jeffersons becomes one of the best-written humorous shows of its time
The Jeffersons DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the series premiere “A Friend in Need” in which the audience meets George and Louise Jefferson as they settle into their brand new Park Avenue apartment. George demands that Louise hire a maid to take care of place, but she refuses because she doesn’t want to be bored. Meanwhile, a new friend of Louise has a hard time believing that George could reach such a level of success without compromising his ethics Other notable episodes from Season 1 include “Lionel the Playboy” in which the Jeffersons’ son Lionel starts enjoying the fruits of George’s labor and debates dropping out of college, and “Rich Man’s Disease” in which George is diagnosed with an ulcer, prompting Louise to try to keep him from getting upset – a near impossible task
Below is a list of episodes included on The Jeffersons (Season 1) DVD:
Episode 1 (A Friend in Need) Air Date: 01-18-1975
Episode 2 (George’s Family Tree) Air Date: 01-25-1975
Episode 3 (Louise Feels Useless) Air Date: 02-01-1975
Episode 4 (Lionel the Playboy) Air Date: 02-08-1975
Episode 5 (Mr. Piano Man) Air Date: 02-15-1975
Episode 6 (George’s Skeleton) Air Date: 02-22-1975
Episode 7 (Lionel Cries Uncle) Air Date: 03-01-1975
Episode 8 (Mother Jefferson’s Boyfriend) Air Date: 03-08-1975
Episode 9 (Meet the Press) Air Date: 03-15-1975
Episode 10 (Rich Man’s Disease) Air Date: 03-22-1975
Episode 11 (Former Neighbors) Air Date: 03-29-1975
Episode 12 (Like Father, Like Son?) Air Date: 04-05-1975
Episode 13 (Jenny’s Low) Air Date: 04-12-1975
About the Author
Britt Gillette is author of The DVD Report, a blog where you can find more reviews like this one of The Jeffersons (DVD).
Recycled CD Jewel Cases
Plastics have been used to produce compact disk jewel cases ever since they came into production. Once damaged beyond repair, these cases are thrown away and contribute to the accumulated, non-biodegradable wastes those governments and environmental advocates try to manage. Also, once disposed, these jewel cases bleed chemicals into the earth. Incinerating these materials only releases toxins that are the primary cause of cancer. Hence, there are consumers who have put this to heart and are finding ways to recycling compact disk jewel cases.
There are a handful of companies who not only seek to reap the rewards of their businesses but also promote earth-friendly ways to help the environment by recycling compact disk jewel cases. They ask their customers to return old or damaged compact disk cases and send back compact disks in environmentally safe casings. These containers may be binders or boxes that are specifically designed to meet a client’s storage needs.
There are companies that sell recycled compact disk jewel cases. There are companies based in Hong Kong that offer a wide range of recycled cases that are very low priced compared to the newer ones. While the quality is not as good as buying new cases, they are 20 to 30% cheaper.
In summary, damaged CD jewel cases can be recycled. There are companies, especially in China that used recycled materials to make compact disk jewel cases. The growth in the industry has led to increased production and cases made out of recycled materials are in demand because they are less expensive than those made of new materials. Slimmer cases are preferred over bulkier cases, and they cost less to ship.
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