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Mentored by Paul Anka, 25 year-old Canadian Michael Bublé makes a mark with his smooth, rich vocals. David Foster, producer for Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston, has discovered another voice to take you to new heights.

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One of the greatest selling stars of all time, Mariah Carey is back with an album whose title comes from the name that Mariah privately uses to refer to herself. The album has 14 tracks, with guest appearances by Snoop Dogg and Nelly, among others, and features her virtuosic multi-octave approach to modern R&B singing.

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The American Idol winner takes her television fame and creates a best-selling album that showcases her talents, leading listeners to the inescapable conclusion that her victory on the TV show was no fluke. The humility that she displayed on the televised contest is juxtaposed with obvious talent, and this CD has several top-selling singles.

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This is Dylan’s first Billboard top seller in 30 years. Number one with 192,000 CDs sold in the first week. Modern Times is a “Rusty blues-soaked pool of the purest form of Americana — skipping the progressive bells or whistles for an understated backing by his touring band. Dylan’s voice, which cracks and moans from the pop singer’s pulpit, hasn’t been this rich and emotive since 1976’s Desire.”

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Unlike many “greatest hits” albums, every song on these two CDs are absolute classics. No filler here. The band’s southern California country rock is represented in Volume 1 by such hits as “Take It Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” and “Desperado.” Volume 2 continues the band’s legacy of chart-toppers with “Hotel California” and “Heartache Tonight.” This collection is now the biggest selling album of all time, and with good reason.

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John’s new album is a triumph, with a sound that is at once timeless yet urgently rooted in this time and place. The lyrics recall a continuous conversation with America, a reminder of John’s unmatched ability to resonate with people from all walks of life. With a voice that can cut glass and inspire generations, and a band that sounds like it came to tear the roadhouse down, Revival is not just a great John Fogerty album — and a great rock album — it’s an essential musical work by an artist without peer, that will certainly stand as one of the most compelling albums of 2007.

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Twenty-two rock and country legends duet with Jerry Lee Lewis on this incredible package, celebrating “The Killer’s” impact on American music. Here are some of the great rock ’n’ roll legends swinging with Jerry Lee: B. B. King, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, John Fogerty, Merle Haggard, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, Kris Kristofferson and more. This is Jerry Lee’s first CD in years, and it is over the top with talent.

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Before Elvis there was Jerry Lee Lewis, a/k/a the Killer. Lewis threw gospel, country, blues, and boogie-woogie music into a blender, injected adrenaline, and then fully embraced what resulted from the mix — his own hard-charging dynamism that helped define both the sound of rock and roll and the attitude of the rock star. Half a century later, Lewis’ influence is still very much in evidence.

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Also available on Dual Disc (CD/DVD) with video extras. Click here.

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After years of flying under the radar, Barry Manilow has re-emerged with a nostalgic mix of — as his newest album title suggests — his favorite songs from the 1950s. The crooner from Brooklyn does it all in this album, from arranging the orchestration, to singing, to mixing all the tracks. And his perfectionist approach pays off. Barry Manilow exudes his love for the sounds of the 50s, weaving that classic sound of the decade with his own unique touch to each song. His renditions of “It's Not for Me to Say” and “Unchained Melody” as well as the duet medley, “Sincerely/Teach Me Tonight” with Phyllis McGuire of the McGuire Sisters are particularly memorable and will take the fans of 50s music on a trip down memory lane. Other notable songs on the album include Manilow’s remake of the Four Lads’ “Moments To Remember” (1955) and the Everly Brothers’ “All I Have To Do Is Dream” (1958), and Bobby Darin’s “Beyond The Sea” (1959) — and much more.

Lovers of 50s music will find something fresh in Manilow’s new CD, while those unfamiliar with the songs will discover a treasure of a by-gone era of classic hits.

“Barry Manilow has become formidable, extremely large, a legend even, in the show-business sense ... he is a giant among entertainers. There is always a new album, there is always a world tour. Most probably, he is the showman of our generation. He lives for production values, for rich staging, for catchy hooks and big finishes. He wants your goose flesh. Sinatra, it is said, once jabbed a finger at Manilow and portentiously announced, ‘He's next!’”
—Rolling Stone Magazine

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Bette Midler and musical director Barry Manilow come together again for a collection of songs immortalized by Peggy Lee. This collection works well with Midler’s sassy vocal style, but she also shines on such slower numbers as “I’m a Woman.”

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If you never watch another music DVD, this is the one to watch. Filmed at the Coconut Grove in L.A. in black and white, it catches the perfect feeling of a live show with all the musicians having one great night. And what a backup group: Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, T.B. Burkett, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and k.d. laing. PBS has been showing this DVD for years as part of their annual fundraising for a $150.00 donation. It's worth every penny of that and more. Don't miss this classic music video.

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If you are a Roy Orbison fan, then this is the ultimate box set covering all his greatest hits, from “Only the Lonely,” to “Crying,” “Blue Bayou,” “It¹s Over,” and more. With his incredible operatic voice hitting those impossibly high notes to his straight-ahead guitar playing, Orbison had it all. His life might have been cut short but his songs live on through this once-in-a-lifetime set.

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At one point a street musician busking for tips in Paris, this smoke-and-whiskey vocalist created a sensation with her debut album in 1996, “Dreamland.” Over 8 years later, Peyroux (pronounced like Peru) released “Careless Love,” a highly satisfying and idiosyncratic mix of acoustic blues, torch songs, pop, country, and ballads. The wait has proved definitely worth it.

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No introduction needed here. Elvis had 30 hits that reached #1 in either the US or UK markets, and here they are. The earliest, “Heartbreak Hotel,” dates to early in 1956, and the liner notes point out that the idea of the song was based on a suicide note that was printed in the Miami Herald. The last, “Way Down,” was recorded in 1976, just eight months before his death.

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Magic, Bruce Springsteen's new studio recording and his first with the E Street Band in five years, is set for release by Columbia records on October 2, 2007. Produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien, the album features eleven new Springsteen songs and was recorded at southern tracks recording studio in Atlanta, Ga.

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This new, acclaimed album finds Springsteen in a reflective, acoustic mood. What makes the album a great one is the poetic, powerful lyrics that Bruce sings quietly and, occasionally, urgently. The CD is also special in that on its flip side is a DVD that includes all 12 songs in surround sound together with acoustic performances and introductions by the artist of 5 of the songs.

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Just about the time when people were beginning to write Stewart off as a star whose fortunes had faded, he up and reinvents himself, adopting a big band sound and crooning great choices from the very large and highly influential American songbook. With his husky voice and warm tone, he pulls it off, and now he’s back on top again. This is the 4th in his series of songbook albums.

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Upbeat and uplifting, Barbara Streisand meets all expectations with her newest release. Every song on Guilty Pleasures is magnificent, highlighting the diversity and depth of Streisand’s vocals. She can sound bold and strong, then suddenly turn soft as cashmere. The collaboration with Barry Gibb after 25 years rekindles their magic, and the duet blends deliciously. The fabulous collection of songs was written by Barry Gibb, with help from his two sons.

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Researching the trove of hits from the 1950s yielded this impressive set of pop music greats. The compilation consists of three 3-CD sets (that’s right, 9 full CDs in all), named “Those Wonderful Years," “Unforgettable Fifties,” and “Back to the Fifties.” For anyone who grew up during the ‘50s, or who enjoys the sound of that era, this is the best compilation by far and a must for your collection. And that’s not all! The collection throws in an additional CD, "Unforgettable Love Songs of the Sixties," with songs like “Are You Lonesome Tonight?"

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