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 American Artist Drawing $35.96 Whether one works in watercolor, oil, silverpoint, or clay, most every endeavor begins with a sketch. For many artists, the drawing constitutes the finished work. Finally, here is a publication that focuses on it all - fine art created with graphite.  American Artist $43.89 After reading a review here mentioning subscription issues I went directly to American Artists web site and ordered a subscription. That was November 23, 2005 and now Feb. 10, 2006 still no magazine. When I finally complained I got a request to send my credit info again to vnu@espcomp.com. Can't say from looking at that address that I have confidence I was communicating with American Artist or a magazine publisher. Would you send your credit info...I think not. I'd say don't blame Amazon as a previous reviewer did. Hey, the magazine is good if you can get a subscription.  Complete United Artist Singles $39.98 Collectors Choice has given us superb original singles collections from the likes of Jan and Dean, and Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Here, in an even larger 3-CD set, come the complete United Artists singles from one of the most consistent hit-making groups of the 60's who not only survived but thrived in the face of the British invasion. In spite of changes in producers, an erratic stylistic approach, periods of disappointing chart performances and even a change in lead singer, Jay and the Americans, fronted first by John "Jay" Traynor, then by Jay Black (nee David Blatt), were rewarded with four top-10 singles over the course of the decade. Technically, their 1968 remake of the Drifters' "This Magic Moment" was their biggest hit as well as their last top-10 single. However, and while not lacking in instantly recognized songs such as "She Cried" and "Come a Little Bit Closer", the 1965 recording of "Cara, Mia", with Jay Black's soaring operatic performance, has, in many ways, become their signature song. Though overshadowed by the drama of "Cara Mia", "Only in America", "Let's Lock the Door", the Neil Diamond-penned "Sunday and Me" and their remake of the Phil Spector / Ronettes ditty "Walkin' in the Rain" also remain in the musical memories of listeners of 60's a.m. radio. While there are several good Jay and Americans collections available, the best being the outstanding "Come a Little Bit Closer" piece with its superb sound quality and generous track count, this new 3-disc set goes beyond all others by including every U.A. single issued by the group. And while stirring up the mono purist vs. stereo soundstage debate, the versions here are the original mono mixes as heard on the radio way back when - a definite draw for the avid collector. Accompanying the music is a 20-page liner notes booklet with a history of the group's tenure at United Artists, several illustrations and a discography. For the avid fan, completist collector or mono purist, this new Collector's Choice set is a welcome addition that goes beyond all that is available up to now on this classic 60's pop group. |
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