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The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect [VHS]
$19.98
As many other reviewers have observed, this video is a disappointment and worse, a painfully meritless look at an artist regarded by "the industry" at large to be a genius.
The music included is generally culled from the period spanning Something/Anything to Tortured Artist. Unquestionably a very good period from his catalogue. Unfortunately, the vast majority of videos attendant to the tracks can best be described as clumsily amateurish. Even laughable. The notion that Todd himself had anything to do with this (which he clearly did and states so in the credits) is mind blowing. You'd think he'd have gone to any lengths to keep this thing from the light of day. The only redeeming visual aspects in this dog are the inclusion of the landmark video for Time Heals The Wounds That No One Can See (Bonus track from Healing), a self effacingly humorous treatment of Trying To Make A Living Off An Elpee's Worth Of Tunes(from the seminal Todd) and a somewhat less entertaining video presentation for Hideaway (Healing).All 3 are included on the "Special Edition-Videosyncracy". The rest is pretty much uniformly dreadful.
All that said, there is little in the way of actual performance material and the interview sequences appear to be a complete send up (oh please, tell me he isn't actually being serious!!)of Todd portraying a distracted, fat headed and overly self absorbed "Tortured Artist" blithering to an interviewer who does not seem to have a clue. The only thing worse than the questions are Todd's vacuous responses. And the nose picking: PLEASE!!!
Given his reputation as a rock video pioneer, this thing must be his (or his manager's) version of the Donner Party. There is so much good material out there documenting the work and thought of this most singular and prolific artist that any true Todd fan should warned, take a pass on this one!!

Christmas All-Time Greatest Records, Vol. 2
$7.98
Christmas All-Time Greatest Records Volume 2 is a budget priced CD that has 12 timeless and memorable Christmastime songs and ballads. Indeed, some of the best music we ever hear has been written and performed for the Christmas holiday. The quality of the sound on this CD is excellent and that artwork is pretty even though it's similar to the artwork for the 1st Volume of this set.

Bobby Helms starts things off wonderfully with his spirited rendition of "Jingle Bell Rock." Bobby never sounded better and the bells in the background fit in well--even with that electric guitar work! "Jingle Bell Rock" holds its own very well; and Bobby delivers this like the champ he always was and remains! In addition, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has Brenda Lee singing her heart out to an early rock and roll holiday tune that is still positively electric. Brenda's excellent diction enhances her performance all the more and those electric guitars work well even if they are just a tad too loud in the arrangement. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" got a lot of teens up and onto the dance floor when it was first released; and just one listen will tell you why! Of course, Bing Crosby's "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" lacks nothing--it's all THAT good. The Andrews Sisters do a fantastic job with Bing on this number; and "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" has a sophisticated big band style arrangement, too.

Judy Garland's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" comes from the MGM movie called "Meet Me In Saint Louis." Judy sings this beautifully; I simply can't imagine any songbird ever performing this better than Judy does here. Judy's incredible sense of timing is striking and her voice is memorable--since when do songbirds sing this well?

Wayne Newton performs a favorite of mine, "I'll Be Home For Christmas." "I'll Be Home For Christmas" features Wayne squarely front and center in the spotlight--right where he belonged and still belongs! Wayne never skips a beat and the music fits in perfectly with his vocals. Moreover, "White Christmas" gets the royal treatment from the great Don McLean; Don sings with all his heart and soul and it makes a lovely highlight of this album. Similarly, Donny Osmond's "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" is another stunner; it's very romantic and Donny delivers this with great sensitivity. The percussion works wonders for "What Are You Doing New Years' Eve," too.

Bobby Vinton performs "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" very nicely; I love it! "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" gets a new sound from Bobby but it works very well and I think you'll like this number. The CD ends well, too, with the great Andy Williams singing "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." This adorable number touches me with its natural beauty and it leaves me wanting more.

Christmas All-Time Greatest Records Volume 2 offers us 12 fantastic Christmastime numbers that any fan of high quality control Christmas music is sure to enjoy. I highly recommend this album.

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$39.99
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Joan Edwards, popular recording artist and singing star of "YOUR HIT PARADE" Saturday nights over CBS ...... 1945 General Electric Radios ad, A1356
$10.99
This Item is an original Magazine ad, taken from a vintage magazine of the year indicated. The ad is suitable for framing and displaying in your home or office. The scan of this item was taken through plastic film, however it is an accurate representation of the item. The nominal size is 10.5 inches by 14 inches.