Record Collection: The Eagles "Hotel California" 1976

"Hotel California" is one of my favorite soft rock songs ever. The first time I heard it was when I used to work at the clothing store ESPRIT and it was featured on the store's playlist. It is such a breezy summer song with great story telling. It always long to pack an overnight bag and hop on the first flight out to California.

Favorite Songs: "Hotel California," "Wasted Time (Reprise)," and "Victim of Love." Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Elton John "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 1973

This double album is one of John's classic works. On eBay it sells for about $25--luckily I found it recently for about .75 cents. As mentioned, I came across a bunch of John's albums at the thrift store. Whenever I see a collection of work newly displayed on the shelves, my first thought is that someone passed away and their family decided to donate these records. It's always bittersweet when you think about it because someone (willingly or unwillingly) is giving up their music. Lucky for me though, I never take that for granted and treat each record I bring home like my new adopted album child.

This album also contains the song, "Candle in the Wind." John's farewell song to Marilyn Monroe along with the banger "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting."

Also, the artwork is amazing on the jacket. It's tri-folded and each song is accompanied by lyrics and specific artwork.

Favorite Songs: "Funeral For a Friend," "Bennie and the Jets," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "This Song Has No Title," Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Bee Gees "Children of the World" 1976

In a previous post, I mentioned that came across a bunch of albums by the Bee Gees. And for nearly .75 cents a record, there was no way I would not allow myself to get a hold of them. "Children of the World" is an album that's filled with disco and soul. It was also the album that brought them into the "Saturday Night Fever" craze.

Favorite Songs: "You Should Be Dancing," "You Stepped Into My Life," "Can't Keep a Good Man Down," "The Way it Was."Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Classic Music Downloads

Last night I came across a VH1 show that was listing the top 100 Greatest Artists in music.  I caught the last hour (which showcased the creme de la creme ) and felt the need to download some great music.  Here's a list of the new albums that have joined my iTunes.

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Record Collection: Barbra Streisand "A Christmas Album" 1967

This holiday album has its upbeat tunes and its mellow sounds. But I found myself drawn to the songs that are
dramatic with choirs, strings and Streisand's classic vocal ranges.

(Favorite Songs: "My Favorite Things," "I Wonder as I Wander," "The Lord's Prayer")

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Record Collection: Diana Ross & the Supremes "Merry Christmas" 1965

Motown's leading ladies come together for a relaxing and warm holiday album by putting that Hitsville touch on both classic and new songs.

(Favorite Songs "Born of Mary," "My Favorite Things," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Me")Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Various Artists "A Very Special Christmas" 1987

AVSC was a series of holiday albums that came out for some years and featured the hottest artists of the moment. This edition was the fisrt release from the series and featured Whitney Houston, Stevie Nicks, and Bon Jovi--just to name a few. The artwork on these albums were done by famed 80's street artist Keith Harring; but what made this series extra special was that over the years it raised more than $100M for the Special Olympics.

(Favorite Songs: Eurythmics "Winter Wonderland," Sting "Gabriel's Message," RUN-D.M.C. "Christmas in Hollis," Madonna "Santa Baby")Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection : The Jackson 5 "Christmas Album" 1970

'Tis the season for holiday cheer and some great music!

I love this album for many reasons, even though there's a crack on the record and tends to skip around, I still let it play like it's flawless.

I love all of the songs featured on this record--they are soulful and fun and definitely bring you into the Christmas spirit.

(Favorite songs: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Up on the Housetop," "Give Love on Christmas Day," "Someday at Christmas") 

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