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Perfect Gentlemen : 4 Beers and 10 TagsReview: 2002 Harmony Sweeps winners Perfect Gentlemen's 3rd CD has 20 songs; some classic barbershop like "Blue Skies," "The Good Old Days" and "Diane," and some non-traditional stuff like "Gimme Some Skin," "Ukelele Lady," "If Ever I Would Leave You," "Java Jive," "Beware My Foolish Heart" and "Room Service," Some light guitar, piano and ukelele (but the emphasis remains on the rich harmonies) on songs like "Java Jive," "Gimme Some Skin" and "Room Service," which we heard when they hosted the Sweeps Finals, where their sound reminded us of groups like the Hi-Lo's and 4 Freshmen. The Gents can make a barbershop chord ring with the best of them, but we like their tendency to try different, even accompanied stuff, like jive, swing and 50s jazz/pop. These guys are funny, versatile, flat-out great entertainers! Songlist: Blue Skies, If Ever I Would Leave You, "The Meanest Thing You Ever Did Was Kiss Me", My Foolish Heart, I Want You To Be My Baby, 'Taint No Sin to Take Off Your Skin and Dance Around In Your Bones", Newly Recorded Java Jive, Red, Red Robin, They Wrote 'em in the Good Ol' Days, Daddy Sang Bass, Ukelele Lady, "Word Salad", May Each Day, Gimme Some Skin 
Perfect Gentlemen : StyleReview: Besides the expected great vocal harmony, there's some serious silliness on this CD. Lead Dan Jordan, tenor Tim Reeder, baritone Mike Economou and bass Jim Campbell take very little seriously, including barbershop, and that's what makes "In Style' a hoot! Take "Salute to the 20th Century" for instance. (Dramatic drumroll) "Ladies and Gents, the PG modestly present the entire 20th Century of popular music !" And they do it, singing "Shine On Harvest Moon" as Barbershop, Blues, Big Band, Doo-Wop,, Bluegrass, Disco and Rap - a tour-de-force that helped the PG take 1st place at this year's Harmony Sweepstakes. Standouts: "Style", "Turn Your Radio On" and "I Like Bananas". Very tasty. Songlist: If I Were You, Style, Patty Cake, Patty Cake, Baker's Man, The River Of No Return, Mind If I Love You?, Turn Your Radio On, Smilin'Through, Anytime, Salute To The 20th Century, I Like Bananas
Review: Society Champions in 1948, the Pittsburghers were trailblazers. They were the first to perform written arrangements and a key change in a contest. Featured on this album are anecdotes as told by one of the original members, Tom Palamone. It is replete with classic barbershop songs like "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and "Oh, What a Gal Was Mary." Most of them were written in the 1920's and '30's, and are liberally laced with double entendres. "You Can Never Be Too Sure About the Girls" is a charming example. Though the sound quality is not ideal, the expert handling of the material - and its merit as a keepsake of the era - is indisputable. Songlist: A Cop on the Beat, Give Me a Night In June, Good Little/Bad Little You, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, You Never Can Be Too Sure About the Girls, Chinese Honeymoon, I'm Sittin' on Top of the World, Somebody Knows, Oh What A Gal Was Mary/Mary Is a Grand Old Name, Oahu, Pebble In a Pool, Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone, Curse of an Aching Heart, Kill 'em With Kindness, Old Killarney, Darktown Strutters' Ball, Make Yourself at Home at My Home, Many Tears Ago, My Mother's Rosary, Sweet Adeline, Home Again Blues, When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New, You Made Me Love You, When I Lost You
Platinum : Auld Lang Syne  Review: Folks, barbershop singing doesn't get any better than this. At least it didn't in the SPEBSQSA International Finals of 2000 when Tony De Rosa, Joe Connelly, Kevin Miles, and Gary Lewis were awarded the first place Gold Medals! For those of us who were unable to attend the performance their recording is here! You'll be treated to a program of pure barbershop, "It's Only A Paper Moon," "Dayton OH," "Just In Time," right on up to a stunning finale of their award winning "Auld Lang Syne." Just ask yourself, "What's more precious than gold?" Obviously, the answer can only be...Platinum! Songlist: It's Only A Paper Moon, Smilin' Through, Dayton Ohio, Just In Time, You Don't Know Me, You're A Education In Yourself, I Can See It, Hushabye Mountain, Down Where The South Begins, Careless, Annie's Song, Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Auld Lang Syne
Platinum : Be Our Guest Review: Coming in second at Anaheim, '99 - Platinum's first year in competition - they generated excitement before the first note was sung, by virtue of their pedigree. The lead, Joe Connelly, and the baritone, Tony DeRosa, were both in the mighty Keepsake, 1992's Championship Quartet. Well, that said, we expected state-of-the-art arrangements, coupled with sizzling performances, and "Be Our Guest" meets the challenge. Most of the material is outside the formal barbershop idiom, with great songs, such as "The Way You Look Tonight," "I'm Beginning To See The Light" and "What'll I Do" representative selections. The tags, of course, are stunning, with special mention going to "Who Will Buy" and the title track - what lung power. If it's subtleties you prefer, "Memories Of You," written by Eubie Blake, has harmonies layered so closely that the voices move as one - complete symmetry. The note placement and phrasing of the "Jimmy Webb Medley," arranged by Jim Clancy, allows the tonality of each voice within the harmony to blossom fully into a resplendent bouquet. Songlist: Be Our Guest, I'm Beginning to See the Light, What'll I Do?, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, The Way You Look Tonight, Slap That Bass, Bring Him Home, Who Will Buy?, There, I've Said It Again, That Old Feeling, As Long As You're Not In Love With Anyone Else, Why Dont' You Fall In Love With Me, Undecided Medley, Memories of You, Bye Bye Blues, Jimmy Webb Medley - Didn't We / McArthur Park
Power Play : A Musical ScrapbookReview: The four Slamkas (brothers Mark and Mike, Dad Jack and cousin Don) have done right on this one. With ineffable musical taste, they have selected fabulous songs, such as "Polkadots and Moonbeams," "Heart" and "Swingin' On A Star," and arranged them with creativity and consummate finesse. Their "Orange Colored Sky" (arranged by Tom Gentry), is an exquisite balance of restraint and flash, as is "Operator," where they exploit the gospel flavor, while remaining within the barbershop boilerplate. Power Play (formed in 1988) has that extra special magic in their blend, that fortuitous combination of luck and genes, that gives their sound both sparkle and a smooth finish. Songlist: Hey Look Me Over / If My Friends Could See Me Now, Polkadots and Moonbeams, Heart, The Little Boy, Swingin' On A Star, Rock-a-Bye Baby, I Love To Hear That Old Barbershop Style, Dream, The Best Man, Pal of My Dreams, Orange Colored Sky, I Know A Little Bit / I Don't Know Why, The Lord's Prayer, Operator
Power Play : Best TimesReview: A "power play" is a hockey term, denoting impact, requiring teamwork, and resulting in an advantage. The first CD, recorded in 1992, by this Michigan quartet certainly embodies these qualities! Ranking as high as seventh in competition, their sound is a pleasure indeed, beginning with the superior tone of lead Michael Slamka. Though a fine ensemble singer, his velvety timbre has a personality that is quite an asset - heard best on "Anytime." This sonority translates across the spectrum, resulting in a mix that is bright, warm and deep. The opening measures of "Stars Fell On Alabama" (arranged by John Bober), are thick like syrup! "The Moment I Saw Your Eyes," "Old Songs Are Just Like Old Friends" and "Through The Years" are particularly fine arrangements - plenty of variety, but never sacrificing the integrity of the harmonic structure. Good stuff. Songlist: I'm Gonna Live Till I Die, The Moment I Saw Your Eyes, Old Songs Are Just Like Old Friends, Anytime, Joshua, Stars Fell On Alabama, Through The Years, Blackeyed Susan Brown, I Miss Mother Most Of All, The Best Times I Ever Had, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit
Power Play : Love At HomeReview: Rare in the barbershop world in that it's made up completely of family members (Dad Jack Slamka sings bass with his sons Mike, sing lead, and Mark, baritone, and his nephew tenor Don), Michigan-based Power Play took the 2003 Quartet Gold in Montreal, Canada! Here are 13 of the group's best: "Side by Side," "The Sunshine of Your Smile," "Moonlight Becomes You," "I've Been Working on the Railroad," "Time After Time," "A Sunday Kind of Love," "Play That Barbershop Chord," "My Foolish Heart," "'Till Tomorrow," "Taking A Chance on Love," "Let Me Be Your Wings," the title tune, "When There's Love at Home" and the traditional spiritual, "Rise, Shine, For the Light is A-Comin'." Formed in 1988, the group has appeared in international competition 12 times, medalling the last three years before winning it all in Montreal (5th in 2000, 5th in 2001 and 3rd in 2002). The foursome is built around family, and it was the title tune and "I Learned It from My Dear Old Dad" that won it for them at the Finals. The powerful, ringing chords are some of the best we've heard. We can only recommend this CD and offer congrats to Michigan's Power Play! Songlist: Side By Side, The Sunshine of Your Smile, Moonlight Becomes You, I've Been Workin' on the Railroad, Time After Time, A Sunday Kind of Love, Play That Barbershop Chord, My Foolish Heart, Till Tomorrow, Takin' A Chance on Love, Let Me Be Your Wings, When There's Love at Home, Rise, Shine the Light is a Comin'
Q : The First YearReview: In its first nine months, Reno, NV-based Q took first place at the divisional level (California/northern Nevada), at the district level (not only winning its district, but outscoring every quartet in all sixteen SPEBSQSA districts) and finished 28th at the world championships in Montreal. Coaching other quartets at the Sacramento Area Quartet Workshop and student quartets at the Northern California Youth Harmony Camp, receiving standing ovations for its music and witty jokes at every barbershop show it headlined, Q went into the studio to record The First Year, its debut CD. What a year! "First Year" has 13 well-chosen classics that showcase the group's ringing chords and tight harmonies: "This Is It (Bugs Bunny Overture," Lerner & Lowe's "Almost Like Being In Love," "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," a very nice "Q Eyes Medley," "Alice Blue Gown," the traditional "I've Been Working On The Railroad," "I Used To Call Her Baby Medley," and Irving Berlin's "When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam." Randy Newman's heart-tugger "When She Loved Me" is particularly fine. Keep an eye on Q-they're making things happen in the Barbershop world! Songlist: This Is It (Bugs Bunny Overture), Almost Like Being In Love, Don't Blame Me, I'm Always Chasing Rainbows, Anytime At All, Q Eyes Medley, Love Letters (Straight from Your Heart), Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, Alice Blue Gown, I've Been Working on the Railroad, When She Loved Me, I Used To Call Her baby Medley, When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabama
Realtime : Ain't That A KickReview: They won it all in 2005 when they were crowned International Barbershop Quartet Champions and are the only quartet in history who took top honors who are not all Americans. Based in Vancouver, Canada the quartet has an international flavor being comprised of 2 Canadians, one American and an Australian. And it's easy to see why they became champs as this fabulous new release is one of the best barbershop recordings we have heard to date. As it becoming more common in barbershop CDs not every track would be considered true barbershop by the purists yet the close harmonies and tight arrangements are most certainly in the barbershop style while other songs are straight ahead traditional gems. A realtime treat! Songlist: Come On Get Happy, They Can't Take That Away From Me, I'll Follow the Sun, I'm a Believer, Cry Me A River, Come Fly With Me (live in SLC), Waltz for Debby, Ain't That a Kick in the Head, One Note Samba, Midnight Serenade, Come Back to Me, We Never Really Say Goodbye
Realtime : Four Brothers Review: Alberta, BC (Canada)-based RealTime is an a cappella vocal group that sings and performs in a wide variety of vocal music, from Contemporary to Barbershop and everything in between. They became the World Champions of barbershop singing in 2005 when they won the Barbershop Harmony Society contest, held in Salt Lake City. Their debut CD is "Four Brothers," containing the best material from their first year. 13 tunes: Barbershop tunes "When the Saints Go Marchin' In," "Come Fly With Me," "I've Got A Gal in Kalamazoo," "The Birth of the Blues," "All of Me," "Yesterday I Heard the Rain," "Keep Your Sunny Side Up," and "Everything's Coming Up Roses." The jazzy title tune, the jazz standard "It Was A Very Good Year," and the ballads "Loch Lomond" and "Anthem" round out the finely-crafted program. "Four Brothers" has the beautiful arrangements, tight harmonies and sheer great entertainment that are making RealTime one of the fastest-rising groups in the Barbershop world. Songlist: When The Saints Go Marchin' In, Come Fly With Me, Loch Lomond, I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo, Four Brothers, The Birth Of The Blues, All Of Me, Yesterday I Heard The Rain, Keep Your Sunny Side Up, For Once in My Life, Everything's Coming Up Roses, It Was A Very Good Year, Anthem
Review: Based in Vancouver, Canada and Bellingham, WA, a very talented pair of brothers, Tim & Doug Broersma and Mark & Tom Metzger, form four part a cappella quartet Realtime, who have been singing together since 2003. They quickly placed 2nd in the Harmony Sweeps Pacific Northwest Regional in 2004, then they became the 2005 International Quartet Champions of the Barbershop Harmony Society in Salt Lake City! Having reached the pinnacle of the barbershop world, they stopped competing in Barbershop contests. However, they continued to compete in the Harmony Sweeps, winning the Pacific Northwest again in 2007, and again in 2010, where this supergroup is an early favorite to win the upcoming National Finals May 15th! Listening to their jazzy, wonderfully arranged rendition of Dave Brubeck's jazz standard "Take 5" underlines the group's determination to "sing and record music of many styles, whatever (we) decide we like!" What Realtime likes includes 13 diverse selections, Lennon/McCartney's pop hits "With A Little Help From My Friends" and "Blackbird," "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, the Tennessee country anthem "Rocky Top," The show tune "On A Clear Day" (You Can See Forever), the scattish jazz favorite "Flight of the Foo Birds," the haunting spiritual "Follow the Drinking Gourd," and the Doobie Brothers' foot-tapping rocker "Listen to the Music." The last two cuts, "Funny Valentine" and "Georgia On My Mind," are harmoniously performed with the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra. "Take 5" is great stuff, the rock-solid harmonies and pure entertainment chops of this gold-medal-winning Barbershop group, joyously applied to some of our favorite tunes in other genres. Listening to it, we can't wait to hear Realtime at the Finals! Songlist: Take Five, With A Little Help From My Friends, Over the Rainbow, Rocky Top, Blackbird, On A Clear Day, Beautiful Love, Little Boy Lost, Flight of the Foo Birds, Follow the Drinking Gourd, Listen to the Music, Funny Valentine, Georgia On My Mind
Regents : RegentsReview: The Regents won the Championship by an unprecedented 439 points, a record that apparently still stands. Featuring Joe Mazzone on lead, who had secured first prize in an Arthur Godfrey Talent Program, the line-up competed for the first time in 1971, and finished third (behind Champions Dealer's Choice) in 1973. This recording includes several classic seventies pop songs, such as "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Theme From The Godfather," and "We've Only Just Begun," which would have made them cutting edge back then...plus "Hi Neighbor (Medley)," (including "Zippity Doo Dah"), "Little Somebody Of Mine" and "Knee Deep In Daisies" and lots more, for 22 in all. Songlist: Little Somebody of mine, Love theme from the Godfather, By the time I get to Phoenix, Knee Deep in Daisies, Try a little tenderness, The masquerade is over, Strolling down Harmony Lane, Time Was, Whatever Happened to Mary, Ol'man River, Rock me in my Awanee Cradle, Little Girl, There's a broken heart for every light on broadway, The little boy, You make me feel so young, Old folks, Corabelle, I'll still be loving you, Hi nNeighbor ( medley), Fare thee well, Walk away, We've only just begun
Revival : RevivalReview: The 1998 Society winners hail from Southern California, proving that beaches, bikinis and barbershop do go together, and can indeed flourish! What immediately catches the ear is how smooth, unified and cohesive their sound. Old friends David Briner, Gene Cokeroft, Ed Waesche and other equally auspicious cohorts are on hand with the arranging talent. The stately "Tennessee Waltz" is as elegant as it's refined antebellum origins would indictate; "Sentimental Gentlemen from Georgia" revs up the tempo, downshifting in and out of the swiftly inverting chords like a race car on a curvaceous road, crossing the finish line on a blazing barbershop chord! Songlist: Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia, Chicago Style, Tennessee Waltz, Where the Southern Roses Grow, Gospel Songs Medley, Lover Come Back To Me, Crazy 'Bout Ya Baby, Sailing Down the Chesapeake, At the Ball, That's All, It Is Well With My Soul, Wedding Bells, If You Love Me (Really Love Me), Waititn for the Robert E. Lee, Jesus Hold My Hand
Review: The Swedish Barbershop quartet Ringmasters was founded in the fall of 2006, and they immediately were named "the young talents" in Barbershop circles. In the summer of 2008 they won their first International Gold in the Bank of America Collegiate Quartet Contest. And in 2009 they surprised the world at the Anaheim BHS Internationals, tying State Line Grocery for 4th Place. That marked the first time that a non-US group had placed in the top 10! "Live" is a limited edition, live recording of 8 songs at the Swedish venue Nybrokajen 11. Don't be too surprised to hear beautiful women's voices join Ringmasters (what a great Barbershop name!) on "Live," they are joined by Swedish Folk a cappella quartet Kraja on two cuts, "Come In and Stay Awhile" and "Limu, Limu, Lima." The other six tunes are Simon & Garfunkel's "Baby Driver," "Lazybones," Lennon/McCartney's "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Blackbird," "Blue Skies" and "Yes Sir, That's My Baby." Ringmasters have a fresh, powerful sound that obviously delights their live audience in addition to us. The Swedes are coming, and you really should hear them! Songlist: Baby Driver, Come In And Stay A While, Lazybones, Can't Buy Me Love, Limu, Limu Lima, Blue Skies, Blackbird, Yes Sir, That's My Baby
Road Show : Road ShowReview: Road Show, 2004 Boston Regional Harmony Sweepstakes Champions, gives an energetic performance on their self-titled debut CD. The recording features two songs in collaboration with the quartets Footloose (And So To Sleep Again) and After Hours (Making Whoopee). Road Show's schedule keeps them busy performing and competing all across the country. Their blend of style, voices and talent makes the quartet one of the premier a cappella groups in the Northeast. Songlist: Road Show, When I Look in Your Eyes, Chanson D'Amour, 1927, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, That Cat Is High, And So To Sleep Again, Chipmunk Christmas, 16 Tons, Applause, How Deep Is the Ocean, Making Whoopee, Hit Me With A Hot Note, Smilin' Through
Rural Route 4 : Friends and Relatives Review: When 1986 SPEBSQSA International Quartet champs RR4 made this recording in 1987, their producer told them they should consider making CDs. They went with albums and cassettes, and one month later everyone had CDs. So now by popular demand, we have a digitally remastered CD of this half-live, half-studio collection of 17 songs from one of the most popular and respected winners of SPEBSQSA Quartet Gold. "How's Every Little Thing in Dixie," "Rockabye Baby Days," "Lida Rose/Dream of Now," "Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again," the heart-tugging "Little Pal," "Where the Black-Eyed Susans Grow," "I've Been Everywhere," "Old Apple Tree" and "The Richest Man in the World" are favorites. Lots of feeling, smooth, effortless harmonies-"Friends and Relatives" is ringing, straight-up, traditional barbershop from one of the best! Songlist: How's Ev'ry Little Thing in Dixie, Rock-A-Bye Baby Days, My Missouri Home, Lida Rose / Dream of Now, My Mother's Eyes, Tie Me Down To Your Apron Strings Again, I'm Wingin' My Way Back Home, Little Pal, Where The Black-Eyed Susans Grow, Rosie, Seme Thong, Old MacDonald, I've Been Everywhere, Knock, Knock, Old Apple Tree, Richest Man in the World
Schmitt Brothers : Schmitt Brothers Review: 1951 Championship quartet, who went on to appearances on the Ed Sullivan show, Arthur Godfrey and more, continuing to tour and perform into the 1980's! They have selected their favorite performances for this digitally remastered CD. With a marked emphasis on the classics of the era, including "Red Red Robin" and "Side By Side," the Schmitt Brothers have a honeyed tone that exemplifies barbershop's sentimental best. Songlist: Steppin' Around, Side by Side, Red Red Robin, Brahm's Lullaby, How I Wish I Could Help The Sandman, All Through The Night, Shine, Carry Me Back To Old Virginny, Lazy River, I've Been Floating Down That Old Green River, Down By The Old Mill Stream, Gallway Bay, America, The Beautiful, Whiffen poof Song, Old Black Joe, God Bless America, May The Good Lord Bless And Keep You
Review: After two decades of being out of print, this legendary recording by the 1989 BHS International Quartet Champions, The Second Edition is once again available, and it sounds better than before! Digitally remastered from the original reels, this groundbreaking recording is a must have for every barbershop enthusiast. If you have one of the original pressings, you're gonna want to have this new release because the sound is clearer and better than you could have imagined! It was in the fall of 1987, that the quartet began this recording, and finished and released "Second Edition 1" in the spring of 1988. They were the first barbershop quartet to offer a recording in the digital CD format. Enjoy The Second Edition classics such as The Darktown Strutters' Ball, Mistakes, Just A Cottage Small (By A Waterfall), The Longest Time featuring Doug Harrington, Hello My Baby, Brahms' Lullaby and more. Songlist: The Darktown Strutters' Ball, I'm Sitting On Top Of The World, Mistakes, Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?, Just A Cottage Small (By A Waterfall), Doin' The Raccoon, The Longest Time, If You Were The Only Girl, Hello My Baby, What'll I Do?, Almost Like Being In Love, Brahms'
Second Edition & The Growing Girls : The Best Of Two WorldsReview: The Best of Two Worlds is the epitome of the stars literally aligning. In spring 1989 both The Second Edition and Growing Girls began planning a joint concert called The Best Of Two Worlds. To each group's thrill, The Second Edition won the 1989 BHS International Quartet Championship in July, and the Growing Girls were crowned the 1989 SAI Queens of Harmony in October, less than two weeks prior to the debut concert. Shortly after the premiere concert, The Second Edition and Growing Girls recorded The Best Of Two Worlds. This recording was only ever released on cassette tape... until now! Digitally remastered from the original reels, and for the first time available on CD! Enjoy Growing Girls favorites; Kungstradgarden Blues (Royal Garden Blues), Goody Goodbye and Sommarpsalm (Hymn to Summer), and The Second Edition favorites; Lullaby In Ragtime, Rain Medley, My Old Kentucky Home and more! Also features both groups singing together on songs like Let There Be Peace On Earth! And, Included for the first time, a never before released bonus track featuring two singers from each group! Songlist: Hello My Baby, Kungstradgarden Blues (Royal Garden Blues), The Church Bells Are Ringing For Mary, Lullaby In Ragtime, Sweet Georgia Brown, Goody Goodbye, Misty, Rain Medley, Sommarpsalm (Hymn To Summer), My Old Kentucky Home, Let There Be Peace On Earth, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Review: These two legendary groups took The Best Of Two Worlds concert on tour for over a year beginning in the late fall of 1989 performing in Chicago, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Sweden and New Zealand. The Best Of Two Worlds Live! was recorded at the premiere concert on November 8, 1989 in the Bomhard Theater at The Kentucky Center in Louisville, Kentucky USA featuring Master of Ceremonies Dan Burgess, baritone of 1978 BHS International Champions, Bluegrass Student Union. It was recorded but never released... until now! Digitally mastered for the first time from the original reels, enjoy the thrilling sounds of The Second Edition and Growing Girls LIVE! This recording features 20 songs, including Growing Girls favorites; 60's Medley, I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again, Anything Goes, and Bandstand Boogie, as well as The Second Edition favorites; Almost Like Being In Love, Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair, Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home, and Sweet Georgia Brown. Also features both groups combined on songs like Misty! Enjoy a special appearance by The Harrington Brothers, an accompanied solo by David Harrington, and many more favorites! Songlist: Almost Like Being In Love, I'm Sitting On Top Of The World, Hello My Baby, For Once in My Life, The Church Bells Are Ringing For Mary, Royal Garden Blues, 60's Medley, If You Were The Only Girl In The World, I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again, Doin' The Raccoon, Sweet Georgia Brown, Anything Goes, What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?, Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair, Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?, Jeepers Creepers, Them There Eyes Medley, What'll I Do?, Hymn To Summer, Bandstand Boogie, Misty
Shannon Quartet : A Little Bit of Heaven: Early Barbershop Quartet Recordings (1925-1928)Review: Hear where it all started! Getting their start in 1917, The Shannon Quartet perfectly capture the essential harmonies and sounds of barbershop nearly 100 years ago. These recordings come from the mid-to-late-'20s and a hard-to-find look into a forgotten era. The audio has been lovingly remastered is of excellent fidelity. Songlist: The Quilting Party (Seeing Nellie Home), Let Me Call You Sweetheart (I'm in Love with You), Will You Love Me in December as You Do in May?, Sweet Rosie O' Grady, The Sidewalks of New York (East Side, West Side), Maggie Murphy's Home, Kentucky Babe, Little Cotton Dolly, Red Wing, Rainbow, The Old Oaken Bucket, Just as the Sun Went Down, Go Unlimited to listen to Heidelberg (Stein Song), My Wild Irish Rose, Break the News to Mother, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, A Little Bit of Heaven, Where the River Shannon Flows, In the Evening by the Moonlight, Where the Silvery Colorado Wends Its Way, America the Beautiful, Stars of the Summer Night, On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away
Side Street Ramblers : Encore!Review: Formed in 1975, the Side Street Ramblers went through an epic journey to winning the SPEBSQSA Quartet Gold in 1983, having to replace their lead singer three times and such hurdles as a case of the flu that turned their bass into a tenor. But Keith Houts, tenor, Brian Beck, lead, Dennis Malone, baritone, and Earl Hagn, bass, were nothing if not focused and persistent, as the many costume changes in the colorful liner notes show. With the trophy in hand, the group went on to perform in 34 states and 12 foreign countries and become one of the best-loved barbershop groups of all time. "Encore" is a 2-CD set, which includes 30 great SSR classics. The guys are equally adept at cracking us up, tugging on our heartstrings or knocking us back in our seats with a ringing barbershop chord. Hard to pick favorites among the 30, as each is a gem, but here goes: "Only Yesterday," "Love to Meet That Old Sweetheart," "My Blue Heaven," "I Wonder What's Become of Sally," "The Way We Were," "Hello Broadway," "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," "Short People," "1927 Kansas City," "Smile Medley," "Proud to Be an American," "Bye Bye, Blackbird" and "All of Me." Now, that's entertainment. Encore! Songlist: I Feel A Song Comin' On, Only Yesterday, Consider Yourself One Of Us, Love To Meet That Old Sweetheart, Yes Indeed, Looking Through My Window, I Love You Truly, Story Of The Rose, My Blue Heaven, That Someone Is You, I Wonder What's Become Of Sally, Broadway, A little Night, Kitten Of The Keys, The Way We Were, I'm Sorry I Made You Cry, Hello Broadway, Everybody Loves A Lover, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Put Your Arms Around Me, Short People, 1927 Kansas City, Smile Medley, Here's That Rainy Day, Proud To Be An American, Bye Bye, Blackbird, Have A Little Talk With Myself, Send In The Clowns, All Of Me, Gotta Be On My Way, Put Your Hand In The Hand
Review: 1964 Barbershop Quartet Gold medal winners The Sidewinders, all members of the same SPEBSQSA chapter in San Antonio, who some people call the "Greatest Barbershop Quartet ever," deserve a "best of" CD, and we have it here in our hands! "One More Time" is ringing, chord-bending old-time Barbershop that SPEBSQSA "supergroups" try to recreate, but the Sidewinders achieved naturally, by singing, performing and competing together for decades. 19 songs, divided into "Early Days" ("Roll Out Of Bed With A Smile,"), "Chord Records" ("Ramona," "There'll Be Some Changes Made," "True Love" and "Molly Malone"), "Gold Medal Years" ("All American Girl," "Because," "Little Captain Of My Heart" and "Try To Remember"); and "Favorites" ("I Left My Heart In San Francisco," "Sailin' Down The Chesapeake Bay," "Tears For Souvenirs" and "Today"). These songs tug our heartstrings and push our nostalgia buttons like few other groups we've heard. "One More Time" is the very essence of great Barbershop-so cue up the CD player, sit back and enjoy! Songlist: The Chordbuster March, Roll Out Of Bed With A Smile, Ramona, There'll Be Some Changes Made, True Love, Molly Malone (Cockles Mussels), Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life, This Is All I Ask, All American Girl, Because, A Wonderful Guy, Little Captain Of My Heart, Try To Remember, I Left My Heart In San Francisco, Sailin' Down The Chesapeake Bay, Tears For Souvenirs, Today, A Child's Prayer, A Garden In The Rain
Sidewinders : Sidewinders Review: On his Sunday night show in 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced the "brand new International Champs, the Sidewinders," who quickly broke into a rousing "For Me and My Gal." Tenor Jerry Fairchild, Lead Joe Daniels, Bass Jay Wright and Baritone Gene Boyd had placed 5th and 3rd before winning it all in San Antonio in July of 1964. Their sound is so clean, crisp and upbeat it's hard to wipe the smile off your face when listening to a cover like "Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy." All 22 songs are essentially perfect, but some standouts are "The Way You Look Tonight," "Dangerous Dan McGrew," and their most-requested "My Coloring Book." Classic stuff! Songlist: Sailin' Away On The Henry Clay, I'm So Alone With A Crowd, Today, My Gal, She Has Some Wonderful Ways, I Left My Heart In San Francisco, Just The Way You Look Tonight, Sailin' Down The Chesapeake Bay, Tears For Souvenirs, Brokenhearted, A Garden In The Rain, My Coloring Book, A Child's Prayer
Stardust : All The Way  Review: This is the debut CD of Stardust, an all-male barbershop quartet from Las Vegas where "All The Way" was recorded. John, Larry, Buzz and Jim look very cool in their matching blue-flame sportcoats and sing some great harmonies in these 11 tunes. Favorites include the standards "Orange Colored Sky," "River Stay 'way From My Door," "A House With Love In It," "Margie," "Viva Las Vegas" (another clue!), "Edelweiss," "Sing, Sing, Sing (with a swing)," and "All The Way." Very good stuff, guys. Songlist: Orange Colored Sky, I Don't Know Why I Should Cry Over You, River Stay 'way From My Door, A House With Love In It, 500 Guys, Margie, Viva Las Vegas, Edelweiss, Be My Life's Companion, Sing Sing Sing, All The Way
Review: As a group, Georgia-based State Line Grocery is fairly new on the Barbershop scene, having been formed in July of 2003. They immediately won the 2003 Dixie District Quartet Championship in the fall, and went on to qualify for the Barbershop Harmony Society's Internationals in Louisville in 2004. They placed 11th at the 2005 BHS International competition in Salt Lake City, and recently placed 4th at the Denver Internationals! Baritone Heath, Bass Drew, Lead Tim and Tenor Dylan, all longtime BHS veterans and district champs, are turning a lot of heads with the kind of drum-tight harmonies, sweet leads and ringing chords we find on "Paper." 14 songs, some favorites are "The Glory of Love," "Everything Old is New Again," Randy Newman's poignant "When She Loved Me," "Too Marvelous for Words," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "His Eye is On the Sparrow" and Hank Williams' "I Saw the Light." Beautiful stuff from fast-rising, talented SLG! Songlist: The Glory Of Love, In The Cool Cool Cool Of The Evening, A Garland Of Old Fashioned Roses, Everything Old Is New Again, Michigan Rag, When She Loved Me, Too Marvelous For Words, One For My Baby, On The Sunny Side Of The Street, The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else, Goodbye World, Goodbye, His Eye Is On The Sparrow, I Saw The Light, Put Your Dreams Away (For Another Day)
Review: Georgia-based State Line Grocery formed in July of 2003 and won the Dixie District Quartet Championship in the fall of that same year. Lead Tim Brooks, Tenor Dylan Oxford, Bass Drew McMillan and Baritone Mark Lamback recently finished 3th with a strong performance at the 2008 BHS International competition that was held in Nashville, Tennesee. "Restocked" has 14 tunes, some of our favorites are Stephen Sondheim's "Everything's Coming Up Roses," Irving Berlin's "Isn't This a Lovely Day," Young and Ahlert's "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," "Danny Boy," Hank Williams' "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Blue Moon of Kentucky," "The Tennessee Waltz," "Glad Rag Doll," "Over the Sunset Mountains" and Frishberg and Mandel's "You Are There." State Line has a rich, spirited sound with tight harmonies, ringing chords and wonderful arrangements. Combine that with their love of singing with each other, and you have one of the elite quartets in the world. "Restocked" is great Barbershop from the first song to the last powerful chord! Songlist: Everything's Coming Up Roses, Isn't This a Lovely Day, How Are Things In Glocca Morra?, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter, Goin' to the Dance with You, Danny Boy, Aren't You Glad You're You, Your Cheatin' Heart, Blue Moon of Kentucky, The Tennessee Waltz, Glad Rag Doll, Over the Sunset Mountains, I Love the Whole United States, You Are There
Storm Front : Harmony - Beatles Tribute Review: Just prior to taking home Bronze (3rd place) medals from the 2009 BHS Internationals in Anaheim, Storm Front released this amazing collection of Beatles tunes. Working with gifted arranger (and Gold medal barbershop quartet man) Jay Giallombardo, these are arrangements that remain honest to the original scores, but fit a world-class a cappella quartet. Many of the great Lennon/McCartney hits are here, "Eleanor Rigby," "Here, There and Everywhere," "Lady Madonna," "Norweigian Wood," "Across the Universe," "Fool on the Hill," "We Can Work It Out," "Hey Jude," "Paperback Writer," "I'll Follow the Sun" and "Long and Winding Road," rendered with brilliant Storm Front harmonies that give them a whole new flavor. "Beatles Tribute" is a Barbershop masterpiece, one of the best albums of the year. Major kudos to Storm Front's Jeff, Jim, Darin and Sid for pushing the Barbershop envelope with "Beatles Tribute"! Songlist: Eleanor Rigby, Here, There And Everywhere, Lady Madonna, Norwegian Wood, Across the Universe, The Fool On The Hill, We Can Work It Out, Hey Jude, Paperback Writer (VP-Mike Davidson), I'll Follow the Sun, The Long and Winding Road
Review: Much has changed for Denver-based Storm Front since they recorded their debut CD four years ago. They have performed in half the states in the USA, coached at numerous music schools around the country, and have twice been recognized as one of the top 10 Barbershop quartets in the world by the Barbershop Harmony Society, winning a 3rd place Bronze in 2007 and sixth place in 2008. "Storm Warning" has 14 winners that highlight the group's great comedic sense, ability to entertain and wonderful harmonies. Rodgers & Hart's "Have You Met Miss Jones?," Lerner and Loewe's "On The Street Where You Live," "Swinging on a Star," the silly group standard "Filbert the Frog," "Bare Necessities," Fats Waller's "There's Gonna Be the Devil to Pay," "The 12 Days of Christmas," "Bugler's Holiday" and "There's Something About That Name" are favorites. We especially love Barbershop groups that are funny, and Storm Front is one of the best! Songlist: Have You Met Miss Jones?, Be My Life's Companion, When She Loved Me, On the Street Where You Live, Swinging on a Star, Filbert the Frog, The Bare Necessities, Story of the Rose, Scottish Spring, There's Gonna Be the Devil to Pay, Dreams of You, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Bugler's Holiday, There's Something About that Name
Review: 2010 International Barbershop Harmony Society Champs Storm Front describe as: "Three years, Nine contest sets, One Gold Medal. Enjoy Storm Front's journey on "The Road to Gold!" The group's extensive use of humor and parody, particularly directed at the process they have had to go through to finally win are a big reason why they have consistently been judged in the top ten. They placed sixth in Nashville in 2008, singing Showstopper parodies "The Champs are Coming Back," "We've Grown Accustomed to 3rd Place," and the hilarious "Don't Ask Me Why;" third in Anaheim in 2009, where they unleashed their "Medal Come Back" parody, the ludicrous "Lida Rose/Dream of Now" medley, and their Finalist "Top Ten Parody;" and Philadelphia 2010, where their "Wonderful World" costumes, the contest rule "Anything Goes" parody and the manic Jukebox "Jukebox Saturday Night Medley (Car Song)" montage gave them their coveted Gold Medals! Although some of the inside Barbershop jokes went over our heads, as these are all live cuts, it's clear they all hit the judges and audiences right in their BHS funny bones. There are two discs here: Disc 1 has all six songs from their Finals performances in 2008 and 2009, and Disc 2 has all six songs from their incredible win in 2010. Several songs, such as the totally silly "Where or When," "Don't Fence Me In," "Lida Rose," and "We've Grown Accustomed to 3rd Place," are repeated, sometimes more than once. Wonderful harmonies, ringing, incredible closing chords, very funny, creative material-it all adds up to great entertainment, and, happily, finally, to Gold for Storm Front! Songlist: The Champs Are All Coming Back, Don't Fence Me In, Where or When, Comes Love, We've Grown Accustomed to 3rd Place, Don't Ask Me Why, Medal Come Back To Me, Where or When, Don't Fence Me In, Lida Rose, Stay Awake, Top 10 Parody, Where or When, What A Wonderful World, Lida Rose, Anything Goes, We've Grown Accustomed to 3rd Place, Jukebox Saturday Night Medley (Car Song)
Suntones : Masterwork SeriesReview: Miami, Florida's Suntones, formed in 1957 singing innovative arrangements of "Old Black Magic" and Hi-Lo's songs, finally won SPEBSQSA Quartet Gold in 1961. They went on to record extensively and seek professional bookings outside of barbershop circles, causing them to perfect their act, and helping to create a world of possibilities for top-drawer barbershop groups in the entertainment industry. "Suntones" is a "best-of" collection of 23 songs, certainly tough choices given the large number of excellent recordings by the group. From the first cut, "Bye, Bye Blues," the final tune in their Gold-winning set that became a trademark for them, we see how special this group is. "After You've Gone," which begins straight, introduces a major 7th chord, jazzy 2nd chorus and wild and crazy tag. "If You Can't Tell the World She's A Good Little Girl," "Old Songs Medley" showed that even though they tended toward daring innovations, they never lost their love of the simple, "square" barbershop songs. "Danny Boy," "That Old Black Magic," "West Side Story Medley," "Jezebel," "Where Is Love," "Show Me Where The Good Times Are," "Tennessee Waltz," "Shrimp Boats" and "For All We Know" need to be listened to again and again to appreciate the chances the Suntones took, and how solid the barbershop fundamentals were that formed their base. "Suntones" is an amazing recording on many levels, and certainly mandatory listening for aspiring quartets to expand their horizons. Songlist: Bye Bye Blues, Emaline, After You've Gone, If You Can't Tell The World She's A God Little Girl, Old Songs Medley, Danny Boy, No, No, Nora, Finian's Rainbow Medley, That Old Black Magic, A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet, West Side Story Medley, It's A Most Unusual Day, Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring, Jezbel, Where Is Love?, Watch What Happens, As Time Goes By, Two Guy Medley, Show Me Where The Good Times Are, Tennessee Waltz, Shrimp Boats, Armed Forces Medley, For All We Know
Tuxedo Junction : Tuxedo Junction Review: Even if you don't give a fig about barbershop, you'll find yourself appreciating the warm and heartfelt performance of this foursome from Austin, Texas. Yes, it's four part harmony in the barbershop style, for certain, but their tastes are as sprawling as the great state they call home. Standards are the majority, with special kudos for a standout arrangement of "When I Fall In Love"; the luscious harmonic motion of the coda is pure honey. Other pleasures are "Peg O' My Heart," "It Had To Be You" and their namesake, "Tuxedo Junction," as well as the doo wop favorite, "Silhouettes," Larry Gatlin's "Alleluia," the Beach Boys' "In My Room" and our nomination for the most sylvan of melodies, "Lullaby." Songlist: Tuxedo Junction, Java Jive, It Had To Be You, When I Fall In Love, Jeepers Creepers / Them There Eyes Medley, I Can Dream, Can't I?, Peg O' My Heart, Birth Of The Blues, Midnight Blues, Lida Rose / will I Ever Tell You?, In My Room, Silhouettes, Alleluia, Lullaby
Various Arrangers : Sing In The Barbershop Quartet - Barbershop FunReview: These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along! Songlist: Do You Hear the People Sing?, Feliz Navidad, Give Me a Barbershop Song, Good Night Ladies, Harmony Leads the Way, Honey/Little 'Lize Medley, Sound Celebration, You'll Never Walk Alone
Various Arrangers : Sing In The Barbershop Quartet - Favorite SongsReview: These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along! Songlist: Coney Island Baby / We All Fall, He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, Hey, Little Baby o' Mine, In The Good Old Summertime, The Star Spangled Banner, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, This Little Light Of Mine / Do Lord, Water Is Wide
Various Arrangers : Sing In The Barbershop Quartet - Rock In Harmony Review: These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along! Songlist: Day-O (The Banana Boat Song), Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight, Happy Together, Hello Mary Lou, In My Room, The Longest Time, Silhouettes, Under the Boardwalk
Various Artists : Barbershop's Best  Review: Hot off the presses from our own record label comes a great collection of some of the finest barbershop quartets aptly named "Barbershop's Best".This is the first recording to feature a wide selection of both champion male and female quartets and includes some of the finest groups to ever perform in the barbershop style. These studio tracks were in great part selected by the groups themselves and represents, in their opinion, some of their finest work. Featured are cuts from Platinum, Acoustix, Ambiance, Boston Common, Bluegrass Student Union, Panache, Fred and Rumors and more. 16 great tracks. Songlist: This Is The Moment, Caroline, A Foggy Day (In London Town), Long Ago and Far Away, Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia, Royal Garden Blues, When October Goes, Jungle Book, Five-Oh-Two, Where Are You, Jeepers Creepers, What'll I Do, I Got A Gal In Kalamazoo, Feels Like Home, Eine Kleine NOT Music, I Will Never Pass This Way Again, Excerpts from "Rhapsody in Blue"
Various Artists : Coney Island Baby - 1990 Top QuartetsReview: A fun selection from the Society's 1990 International Finals. Songlist: When It Comes To Loving The Girls (I'm Way Ahead Of The Times), The Masquerade Is Over, Lulu's Back In Town, Wait 'till The Sun Shines, Nellie, Caroline, I'm Coming Back To You, By The Beautiful Sea - In The Good Old Summer Time, You're The Flower Of My Heart, Sweet Adeline, I Used to Love You But It's All Over Now - There'll Be Some Changes Made, Dust Off That Old Pianna, The One Rose, KP, Eliza, A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet, That's The Worst Jello, Rain, Rain, Rain, Go Away - Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella, Mistakes, Songs For Mary, If He Fights For His Country Like He Fought At Home, I Just Want To Call You Mine, Good Night, Little Boy Of Mine, Coney Island Baby - We All Fall, My Buddy, Dear Little Boy Of Mine, Get Out And Get Under The Moon, The Gang That Sang "Heart Of My Heart"
Various Artists : Old Mill Stream - 1991 Top QuartetsReview: A great selection from the Society's 1991 International Finals. Songlist: When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin Along, Old Songs Are Just Like Old Friends, Is This Just Another Song About Love?, How Could You Believe Me / It's A Sin to Tell a Lie, So Long, Mother, The Ride of My Life, Loading Up the Mandy Lee, My Gal Sal, Crazy Words - Crazy Tune, Down by the Old Mill Stream, I'm Lonesome for You, Dear Old Pal, I Was Born Seventy Years Too Late, Chase the Rain Away, Give My Regards to Broadway, My Buddy, Together, When I See All the Loving They Waste on Babies, I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover, Lost in the Heart of My Own Hometown, Together Parody, The Church Bells Are Ringing for Mary, Hello! My Baby, The End of the Road, Alabamy Bound, Sonny Boy
Various Artists : Welcome To NashvilleReview: As hundreds of Barbershop quartets descended on Nashville in July of 2008, it occurred to ten of the best of them to record a tribute to the Music City. Thus was born this sweet little collection of 10 tunes: Gotcha!'s "Be My Baby Tonight," OC Times' "Honey (Open That Door)/Hey Good Lookin' Medley," Realtime's "Rocky Top," The Rounders" (featuring the Jordanaires) "Are You Lonesome Tonight," Men In Black's "Roly Poly," Vocal Spectrum's "Daddy Sang Bass," Great Nashville Singout's "Crazy," Tonehenge's "Senior Citizen Blues," State Line Grocery's "Tennessee Waltz" and Rural Route 4's "I've Been Everywhere." "Welcome" is a tasty smorgasbord of country flavors that will make you want to sing along! Songlist: Be My Baby Tonight, Honey (Open That Door)/ Hey Good Lookin' Medley, Rocky Top, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Roly Poly, Daddy Sang Bass, Crazy, Senior Citizen Blues, Tennessee Waltz, I've Been Everywhere
Review: Hail to the champs! The competition was as tough as ever in Indianapolis at the International Barbershop Convention and St. Louis based Vocal Spectrum emerged to become one of the youngest championship groups ever. Loaded with talent this exceptional quartet delivers here a top-notch recording that delights from beginning to end and surely demonstrates why they took top honors. Tim Waurick (Tenor), Eric Dalbey (Lead), Chris Hallam (Bass), and Jonny Moroni (Baritone) have also been most fortunate to have as friends, coaches and mentors the great Jim Henry and David Wright whose arrangements are sung on the recording. A special treat is the track "Scarborough Fair" when they are joined by the late Gas House Gang and this recording is sure to become a barbershop classic. Songlist: South Rampart Street Parade, Small Fry, Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair, Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho, Mam'selle, This Ole House, And Can It Be, My Wonderful One, I Love Jazz Medley, Bring Him Home, Scarborough Fair (With Gas House Gang), Cruella De Vil
Review: 2006 International Quartet Championship Vocal Spectrum are one of the youngest quartets to ever win such a coveted award and are a fine example of the fresh yet traditional approach to the noble art of barbershop singing. This new release is a true gem and will please both the traditionalists and those looking to expand the barbershop sound. The opening Bobby Darin song "As Long As I'm Singin'", arranged by David Wright, sets the tone as this acclaimed arranger has been coaching the quartet for several years and his influence is most apparent. This recording belongs in all barbershop fans collection. Songlist: As Long As I'm Singing, I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song), On the Street Where You Live, The Headless Horseman, Beautiful Savior, The Barber of Seville Overture, Let's Live It Up, Cheer Up Charlie, Country Boy, Undecided (with the Buzz), Good Vibrations, Go the Distance
Review: A Barbershop quartet hailing from St. Charles, Missouri, Vocal Spectrum won the Barbershop Harmony Society's International Collegiate Quartet Contest in 2004, then went on to become the 2006 BHS International Quartet Champions. All members of Vocal Spectrum are graduates of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, and all are members of Ambassadors of Harmony, which won BHS International Chorus Gold in 2004 and 2009. The group's distinctive sound centers around the incredibly high vocal range of tenor Tim Waurick and lead Eric Dalbey. There are 12 finely-crafted songs here, some favorites are a trio of Disney tunes, "When I See An Elephant Fly" from "Dumbo," "It's Not Easy" from "Pete's Dragon" and "Aladdin Medley;" "One Hand, One Heart" from "West Side Story;" Jazz Master Thelonious Monk's iconic "'Round Midnight;" Brian Wilson's "California Girls," sung with the fast-rising Swedish Barbership quartet Ringmasters; Gospel tune "I'll Live For Glory," "Willow Weep for Me," arranged by BHS arranging legend Ed Waesche; and U2's "MLK," a soulful tribute to Martin Luther King. Every song is a gem here, and we love how these tremendously talented guys use their range, versatility and love for other genres of music to create one of the most remarkable Barbershop recordings we have heard! Songlist: When I See an Elephant Fly, Willow Weep for Me, I'll Live in Glory, 'Round Midnight, It's Not Easy, Doggone, I've Done It, Weekend in New England, California Girls, MLK, Yes, Indeed!, One Hand, One Heart, Aladdin Medley
Review: Vocal Spectrum are one of the most successful barbershop quartets ever! They won the 2004 International Collegiate Quartet Contest held in Louisville, KY. And in 2006 won the coveted International Barbershop Quartet Contest - becoming the first quartet in history to win all 3 possible medals (Collegiate Quartet, Men's Quartet, and Chorus Medal). Their talent shines brightly on their fifth recording and clearly demonstrates why they won so many championships! Songlist: Zoot Suit Riot, Low Down Chariot, They Just Keep Moving the Line, It's You, Together Again, The Music of the Night, When You're Next To Me, Through the Years, Elijah Rock, Goin' Home, An American in Paris
Western Continentals : Western ContinentalsReview: Springing from SPEBSQSA's contests and festivals aimed at young people, Baritone Paul Graham and lead Ted Bradshaw sang with the Devilaires at Arizona State. Other veterans of high school and college quartets came in and out of the group after its formation in 1964, helping it place 8th in Boston in 1965, but dropping to 21st in 1966. Adding Tenor Al Mau and Bass Phil Foote seemed to turn the Continentals around, and the group came out of nowhere to win Silver at the Los Angeles International in 1967. In 1968 they won it all, edging out the Golden Staters. One of the clearest, strongest leads ever to step up to a Barbershop mike, Ted Bradshaw shines on everything from "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," and "The Masquerade is Over," to the classic "I Believe," and the others match him note for breathless note. Sweet, Pure, Classic; in short, Incredible! Songlist: Are you from Dixie?, Heart of a clown, If you ever fall in love, These foolish things remind me of you, My lovely one, Everything's coming up roses, By the time i get to Phoenix, Green green grass of home, Lone prairie, Down by the riverside autumn leaves, On a wornderful day like today, The boy I used to be, I've gotta be me, The masquerade is over, I'm gonna live till I die, Old....., I believe, Love is a many splendored thing, Annabel Lee, Little pal, Gonna Build a Mountain, When the Saints go Marching In
Wheelhouse : WheelhouseReview: Maryland-based Wheelhouse are relatively new to the barbershop scene, forming in January of 2002, but all of the members have deep roots in barbershop, as well as a cappella in general- Bass Mike Kelly, for instance, sings with a cappella jazz quintet "High Five," and Tenor Brandon has another a cappella quartet, "Crossroads." That feeling, that ring, that magical place where 4 voices become one, and the intensity of sound becomes greater than the sum of its parts-that's what these guys love, and from this strong, confident debut CD, and from their 8th place finish in the 2004 International Finals, it's what's lifting them steadily to the ranks of SPEBSQSA's elite. 14 classics, "Anytime," "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning," "There Goes My Heart," "How High the Moon," "All Alone," "The Old Folks at Home," "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You" and "When I Leave the World Behind"-we've heard them all before, but never quite like this. In baseball, your "wheelhouse" means a pitch is right where you like it, where you can just nail it, like Wheelhouse nails these tunes. Watch out for these guys! Songlist: Anytime, A Wink and a Smile, In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, South, I'm Confessin' (That I Love You), There Goes My Heart, Red Head / Nobody Knows What a Red Head Mama Can Do, How High the Moon, All Alone, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter, The Old Folks at Home, A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening, You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You, When I Leave The World Behind
Wise Guys : Wise GuysReview: With a minimum height of 6'-3," the four gentle giants called Wise Guys have earned the title of 1998 SPEBSQSA Sunshine District (Florida) Champions, and are currently ranked 27th internationally, There are 15 songs here, some chestnuts like "Good Old A Cappella," "Come Take Your Place In My Heart," "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," "Happy Go Lucky Lane" "Naturally," "We're Gonna Have Smooth Sailin'," and "Trickle Trickle" are nicely harmonized. But we especially liked the comedic material like "Wacky Intro," "Cow Patti," "The Preacher," "Mississippi Squirrel Revival," "Goodbye, World, Goodbye," and two live out-takes of "Cow Patti" and "Wacky Intro" which are included at the end of the CD. The smooth, confident harmonies--and especially the strong comic sense that make this a standout CD are the same things that are helping this young quartet begin carving a good-sized niche in the Barbershop World, one delighted audience at a time. Songlist: Wacky Intro, You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me, Good Old A Cappella, Come Take Your Place in My Heart, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Happy Go Lucky Lane, Cow Patti, The Preacher, Mississippi Squirrel Revival, Naturally, We're Gonna Have Smooth Sailin', Trickle Trickle, Goodbye World, Goodbye
Yesteryear : Champions! Review: Last year's Society winners have harvested a crop of tried-and-true barbershop staples: "Lida Rose," "Down By the Old Mill Stream," "Sweet Indiana Home," and many others. The liner notes include the jolly quartet's top ten list for succeeding in barbershop singing, and this sense of enjoyment is evident in their performance. The resonant, deep bass voice on "Let There Be Peace On Earth" is particularly effective. Bonus track: Yesteryear impersonates Alvin and the Chipmunks. Songlist: Lida Rose, I Love You Truly, The Band Played On, That Old Feeling, Down By The Old Millstream, In The Sweet By And By, Let There Be Peace On Earth, Sweet Indiana Home, Indiana, Son Of The Sea, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, A Perfect Day |
