The women may not have been singing barbershop as long as the men, but they've definitely made the art form their own. They push the limits, they ring the chords, they deliver tags that hang in the air so long you'd think they've grown wings. Barbershop may have its roots in American music, but there are terrific Sweet Adelines quartets and choruses all over the world, and we carry many of their albums. If you haven't discovered women's barbershop yet, what are you waiting for?
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Nashville's 2000 Sweet Adelines Convention saw appropriately-named A Cappella Gold named Queens of Harmony, and since then they've released "As Good As Gold," "Pure Gold" and now "Harmony Gone Wild" to prove how right the judges were! Included here are 13 songs, from beautifully-arranged old favorites like "Here's That Rainy Day," "These Foolish Things," "Glow Worm," "Something's Gotta Give," "Red River Valley" and "Row, Row, Rosie," to new songs we haven't heard like "Somethin' About Ya," "Why Haven't I Heard From You" and the funny live cut "Generic Uptempo Barbershop Song." Elton John's "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" is beautifully sung and arranged, as is the surprising jazz tune made famous by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, "Sermonette." The gals finish strong with a ringing Limelighters tune, "Harmony." Smiling on the cover dressed in Zebra-stripe overkill, ACG is not shy, and can belt, ring chords and harmonize with the best of them and have big fun doing it!
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The 2000 Sweet Adelines Convention in Nashville witnessed the crowning of four new Queens of Harmony: A Cappella Gold! And if you want to hear the harmonies that caught the ears of the judges, we have here ACG's latest. Bette Gordon, tenor, Kim Hulbert, lead, Tomi McEvoy, baritone, and Susan Lamb, bass, bring us 12 beautifully arranged gems: "Nobody Knows What A Red Head Mama Can Do," "Play That Barbershop Chord," "If I Had You," "Love Potion #9," "The Nearness Of You," "Runnin' Wild," "Since You Been Gone," "Every Time We Say Goodbye," "Bald Headed Men," "Grapefruit Diet (Zoot Suit Riot)," "How Many Hearts Have You Broken/Them There Eyes Medley," and "It's A Pity To Say Goodnight." 24-carat stuff! Songlist Listen to "Bald-Headed Men" in Real Audio.
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Hail to the Queens! We're not talking frankincense or myrhh here, folks, we are talking As Good As Gold. Acappella Gold, The International Champions of 2000, are Tenor Bette Gorton, Lead Kim Hulbert, Baritone Tomi McEvoy, and Bass Susan Lamb. A wonderful selection of songs and four incredibly solid voices to sing them makes this one great cd, though how could you go wrong with Royalty! As Good As Gold features 13 songs that stimulate all the senses. The ladies will especially love "Renaissance Woman" and "Chocolate Is Love" while the gents won't be able to resist "Make Love To Me" and "One Size Fits All". We feel honored to be adding this gem, or shall we say precious metal, to our catalog. Songlist Listen to "Chocolate is Love" in Real Audio.
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Excerpts form Rhapsody in Blue |
Ambiance's best-known and most requested arrangement, "Rhapsody In Blue," is the CD's opener ("rhapsody" denotes an epic work in one movement). With words by David Wright, also the CD's musical coordinator, the track begins with a siren call, beckoning all to gather round. What follows is a rendition of Gershwin's classic, unlike anything heard before: symphonic in scope, a virtual vocal orchestration of relentless intensity and chutzpah. Barbershop chords and vertical harmony dominate, but the character of what may be Gershwin's greatest instrumental work is maintained. After such an introduction, one might be speechless, but not Ambiance. They follow with another Gershwin composition, finished by George's brother and lyricist Ira after George's death: "Our Love Is Here To Stay." The mood is sweetly somber, sliding gently from voicing to voicing, sometimes in unison, sometimes with solo embellishments. It's subtle, stylistically completely different from the track preceeding it. Changing the mood again, the Everly Bros. "When Will I Be Loved," has a doo-woppy flavor, the bass asserting itself with brisk authority. This diversity and willingness to try anything continues through Chopin's "Minute Waltz," Fats Waller's "Keepin' Out of Mischief Now" and Francis of Assisi's "Canticle of the Sun," concluding with a piano-accompanied "Ave Maria." It's a thrilling ride!
Listen to "Pal Of My Cradle Days" in Real Audio.
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"Ain't Misbehavin'" was recorded in 1986, just after Ambiance won the Sweet Adelines championship, and features many of arrangements that were part of their repertoire at that time. Vintage material, including several Fats Waller compositions from the era of jump and stride, dominate, recognizing the stylistic contributions of jazz and blues to barbershop. Whether the old-fashioned sentimentality of "No One Loves You Better Than Your M-A-DOUBLE M-Y," "I Never Knew - I Could Love Anyone Like I'm Loving You" and "Handful of Keys" - sung with lightening bolt energy - or the slower ballads, "I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling," and "All By Myself," which are conjugated with laserlike focus, Ambiance combines passion with incredible chops. Songlist Listen to "All By Myself" in Real Audio.
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Their last recording. The Ambiance sound, which must be credited to David Wright, their musical coordinator and arranger, as well as the group themselves, is fully developed. The interpretation of their material is as important a component as the songs themselves, and their expert showmanship is evident, translating effectively even on CD. This a quartet of high-wire walkers, and songs such as "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" and its opposite, "Steal Away," show their versatility and fearlessness. "Love Of My Life," popularized by the rock group Queen, is a modern aria, requiring maximum range and control. Sondheim's "More" and Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" (with lyrics by David Wright), are accompanied by percussion and piano, respectively. Songlist Listen to "Love Eyes Medley" in Real Audio.
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Billing themselves as "800 pounds of harmony," Chillicothe, Illinois'
Big Four became Sweet Adelines Quartette Champs in 1953. Fine singers
and entertainers, they appeared on tv with Jack Paar, Steve Allen, Arthur
Godfrey and Dave Garraway of the "Today Show" to name just a few. This
CD is a remastered album they recorded in 1958, plus several cuts gleaned
from live shows. The Big Four are Bertha Bradley, bass, Sarah LeMaster,
baritone, Inez "Junior" Thompson, lead, and Lucille Miller and Mary Waters
sharing the tenor duties. There are 14 studio recordings and 7 electrifying
live performances here. By the pound or by any other measure, this is
Entertainment!
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All Aboard for Dixieland (arr: David Wright) |
Spirited, fun Sweet Adelines quartet Brava!, formed in 1989 in Vancouver, BC, almost immediately became the highest-ranking Canadian quartet ever, placing in the top 10 at International 6 times, grabbing Silver in Portland, Oregon in 2001, and finally winning the coveted Gold in Phoenix in September of 2003. Since then Sandy, Lynn, Elaine and Shannon have been having big fun in concert and recording this excellent studio album (Made in Canada), "Tickled Pink," also an apt description of their feelings about singing together. This vibrant, talented foursome brings us 12 songs, some belters like "All Aboard For Dixieland," "Fly Me to the Moon/East of the Sun" and "Toot, Toot, Tootsie;" and some romantic heart-tuggers like "I Will Love You 'Til the End of Time," "La Vie en Rose," "Sweet Adeline" and "I've Got You Under My Skin." There's some rampant silliness on two Weird Al Yankovic covers, "You Don't Want Me Anymore" and "One More Minute" (called "One More Contest" here), both songs with very funny parody lyrics about group annoyances and getting dumped. We particularly liked the classics, "Without A Song," arranged by our good friend Kirby Shaw, and Billy Joel's timeless "And So It Goes." Well-chosen, beautifully performed stuff by Canada's, and now Sweet Adelines', finest!
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After Today - arr. Jay Giallombardo |
Already well-medaled individually before they got together as a true supergroup, Nancy, Debbie, Karen and Jeannie and The Buzz won Sweet Adelines International Quartet Gold in 2005, and have been delighting audiences and happily living their "Four Parts, One Voice" motto ever since. Their two previous albums, "Buzzapalooza" and "Have You Heard The Buzz" are popular choices on Singers.com, and the joyous "So Happy Together" should be no exception! There are 11 winners here, "After Today," "Gospel Medley," "Time Waits For No One," "Undecided," "Got A Lot Of Living To Do," "With These Hands," the delightful "Girl in 14G," "A Whole New World," "First Day In Heaven," "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again," "Something Tells Me I'm Into Something Good/Happy Together" and Bonus Track "The Lord Bless You and Keep You." The harmonies, leads and ringing chords here are wonderful and fun, and the arranging (by Jay Giallombardo, David Wright, Joey Minshall, Aaron Dale and Debbie Cleveland, some of the best in the business) is top-drawer. "So Happy" is exactly that, so stop wondering what "The Buzz" is all about and enjoy one of Sweet Adelines' most entertaining groups!
Listen to "Time Waits for No One" in Real Audio.
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As quite possibly the most highly regarded Sweet Adeline quartet performing today we had high expectations for this new release and are pleased to report that the CD perhaps even surpasses those hopes. This is a very talented quartet of singers who has chosen a most eclectic and interesting repertoire for this recording. They are also singing the arrangements of a veritable who's who of the great barbershop arrangers including Latzko, Wright, Briner, Waeche, Clancy and Rene Craig. Barbershop gurus Joe Connelly and Tony DeRosa also helped with the recording adding further to the feel of barbershop royalty and to the impeccable sound of the CD. This Buzzapalooza has plenty of razzmatazz and is highly recommended to all fans of barbershop singing. Listen to "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose" in Real Audio.
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The Buzz are a Sweet Adeline supergroup! Comprised of Nancy Fuhrman and bass Jeannie Froelich from City Lights along with baritone Karen Breidert of Jubilation and lead Debbie Connelly of Showtime they were crowned again in Indianapolis as the 2004 International Quartet Champions! These four former Queens of Harmony have come together to create a powerhouse of sound. Their debut CD "Have You Heard" includes "You Turned the Tables on Me" and "No, No, Norman," two of the songs that led them to victory; as well as a "Goodbye Medley" arranged by Tom Gentry with "Bye, Bye Blackbird," "So Long Dearie," "Toot, Toot Tootsie," and "Goodnight Ladies." The rumor mill, Sweet Adelines judges and your friendly reviewers at PAC agree, four Queens, and their great debut CD, are winners every time! Listen to "One Fine Day " in RealAudio.
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Cornet Man |
Cabaret Quartet was born when Pam, Holly and Donna performed together as part of two special public relations tours to China in 2002 and 2003. Returning home, they contacted Patty, a world-renowned Sweet Adelines tenor, and Cabaret was born. Recently the group placed 8th at the 2007 Internationals in Calgary. "Happy Hour" is a strong collection of mostly romance-related tunes like "Cornet Man," "Don't Take Your Love From Me," "Mr. Hooper's Fin-It-In-A-Minute Book," "The Man That Got Away," "Meet Me Where They Play the Blues," "You Turned the Tables on Me," "Young and Foolish," "As Long As You're Not In Love With Anyone Else/Undecided" and "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens." With their beautiful, spirited harmonies and lyrics that can as easily lift up your heart or break it, Cabaret has broken into the top ten in the Sweet Adelines world, so we raise our glasses to these rising stars!
Listen to "You Turned The Tables On Me" in RealAudio.
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These four talented women began their musical journey in September of 1994. By their 10th anniversary they had earned 4 Regional Championships and competed six times in the Sweet Adelines International Quartet Contest, placing as high as 24th. "Keepin'" is the group's debut album, 14 spirited, personalized takes on chestnuts like "Blue Skies," "Lazy River," "Don't Break the Heart that Loves You," "It's a Good Day," "Two Tickets to Georgia" medley, "Miss Celie's Blues," "Lullabye of Birdland," "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby," "Your Make Me Feel So Young" and the final cut, "That's How You Jazz." An impressive debut, and some very nice Sweet Adelines harmonies and ringing chords from Chord Company.
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The star-spangled "City Lights," from the Garden State, 1992 Sweet Adelines International Champions, have returned with their third CD. Whether it's a plaintive ballad, such as "Little Girl Blue," originally done by the 1957 champion Cracker Jills, and arranged by the legendary Renee Craig, or Gershwin's "Someone To Watch Over Me," the sassy "Hit That Jive, Jack," with it's horn fills and athletic bass line (arranged by Greg Volk), or even City Lights' version of the Aretha classic, "Respect," each song is approached with the same concentration of musicality, originality and elegance.
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Classic fare from the Sweet Adelines' Queens of Harmony, who wear their crown with assurance on this album. "The Way He Makes Me Feel" is a tour de force, a clear shimmering vocal with just the right amount of vibrato, poignantly rendered. "Hit Me With a Hot Note" is a belter, all sizzle. These ladies understand that less is more, and don't clutter their arrangements with unnecessary embellishments; the overall effect is tight and powerful. "Something Hot" is a wise selection for those stalwart Sweet Adelines aficionados and those who are new to the genre. Songlist Listen to Sing Me a Song About Ireland in Real Audio
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I Love a Piano - arr. Joni Bescos |
Always very entertaining the 2002 Queens of Harmony are clearly enjoying themselves on this latest release and the listener will most certainly join in the fun. Why this release is called "Up A Tree" we are not quite sure but going by the photos on the CD they seem to be having a fine old time well - up a tree.. We really enjoyed this recording with voices fit for royalty and arrangements by all of the greats including Brian Beck, Greg Volk and Clay Hine.
Listen to "America the Beautiful/Let Freedom Ring" in Real Audio.
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The Cracker Jills were superstars! There, we've said it.
There have been a few others in the Sweet Adelines of similar stature
but since they won the Sweet Adeline International Championship in 1957
(now the winners are called Queens of Harmony) and went on to sing together
for another twenty years they have been considered the most influential
group in defining the world of women in barbershop singing. Most prominent
in this influence is their arranger and lead singer, Renee Craig whose
name you will see in the arranger's credits on almost every Sweet Adeline
album. She has also been the director of the Ramapo Valley Sweet Adeline
Chorus which won four Championships and now is the director of the Westchester
Chordsmen. But, you ask, how about the music? Here are historic recordings
of 26 of the best tunes you'll ever hear!
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To say that Chris DeRosa, Tabby Miller, Milissa Carmack and Susie Bonds are Crystal Clear would be an understatement! These ladies can flat out sing a Sweet Adelines tune and bend, stretch, blend or belt a barbershop note with the best of them. The element often missing in Sweet Adelines groups, powerful bass, is here, and especially evident on "Our God, He Is Alive," performed with Showtime & Legacy. Great arrangements of classic tunes, most by the mysterious "Volk," create a wonderful structure for Crystal Clear to let their voices soar. "Ain't Misbehavin', "Chances Are," "Original Dixieland Love Song," "Just Another Song About Love," "Orange Colored Sky," our personal favorite, "I'm Gonna Live 'Til I Die," "For the Sake of Old Lang Syne," "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You," the moody "Misty," sung with Riptide-15 songs, all excellent. This is Crystal Clear's, and our, "Lucky Day!" Songlist
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Make 'Em Laugh |
Always very entertaining the 2002 Queens of Harmony are clearly enjoying themselves on this latest release and the listener will most certainly join in the fun. Why this release is called "Up A Tree" we are not quite sure but going by the photos on the CD they seem to be having a fine old time well - up a tree.. We really enjoyed this recording with voices fit for royalty and arrangements by all of the greats including Brian Beck, Greg Volk and Clay Hine.
Listen to "I Got It Bad" in Real Audio.
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Formed in 1998, Fanatix won 4th place in their first regional, and a wild card entry to their first international competition in Atlanta, where they placed fourth. Then came 5th in Orlando in 2000, then after much work and preparation, in October, 2001 Connie Noble, Tenor, Darcy Newell, Lead, Sandy Shelver, Baritone and Gerry Papageorge, Bass, were named 2002 Sweet Adelines International Queens of Harmony! After that came an invitation to be the first to perform barbershop music at the Smithsonian Institution, the release of "Slam Dunk Barbershop" and all kinds of fun. Included are: "Two Tickets To Georgia Medley," "Little Lady Make Believe," Irving Berlin's "I Got The Sun in the Morning," Rodgers & Hammerstein's "I Have Dreamed," "I've Got the World On a String," "Why Did I Choose You," "This Is Some Lucky Day," "Toot Toot Tootsie," "If I Were the Only Girl in the World," "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover," "Love Me and the World is Mine," "I Love to Hear That Good Old Barbershop Style," "Straighten Up and Fly Right" and "Golden Earrings." Tight, sweet harmonies and an upbeat style -Fanatix is a stone winner and "Slam" shows why! Songlist Listen to "Two Tickets to Georgia Medley" and Toot Toot Tootsie in Real Audio.
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How Many Hearts Have You Broken - arr. Jim Arns |
Chicago-based Four Bettys' first step onto the Sweet Adelines International Stage in 2004 in Indianapolis turned quite a few heads when they placed 7th. In Detroit in 2005 they took 3rd, in Las Vegas in 2006 they won 2nd, and in Alberta, Canada in 2008 they were crowned SAI Champions! The 13 songs on "Good Queen Fun" show us why. The Bettys, with a passion for performing and a combined 40+ years singing, are a joy to listen to! Some favorites are "Wonderful Day/Zip a Dee Do Dah Medley," "Come Fly with Me," "Spreadin' Rhythm Around," "Dr. Jazz/Land of Jazz Medley," Chicago's "Saturday In The Park," "My Melancholy Baby," "Gospel Medley," "This Is Some Lucky Day" and "Who I Am." With their solid harmonies and leads, the Bettys are all about great entertainment, and we're sure you'll enjoy this strong collection from one of Sweet Adelines' elite groups!
Listen to "My Melancholy Baby" in Real Audio.
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Third in 2005, second in 2006 surely this fabulous quartet are the next heirs apparent to the Queens of Harmony crowns. And how worthy they surely are is clearly demonstrated on this fine recording as the ladies are in top form as they sing some classic barbershop songs along with some vintage jazz gems. Made up of members of the Melodeers and the Choral-Aires Sweet Adeline choruses the quartet members Lynda, Joan, Heather and Cori fine individual voices blend in great harmony with a spirit that shows why we love female barbershop singing so much. This recording should be in all fans collections. Listen to "In My Life" in Real Audio.
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Officially, 4 Star Collection registered their quartethood with Sweet Adelines International in 1987. In 1988 and again in 1989 they won their regional competitions. Since then they were 10th in the Internationals in 1989, 5th in '90, 8th in '91, 2nd in '92, 5th in '93, 3rd in '94, 2nd in '95 and in l996 swept the field of 47 other quartets to become the 1997 Queens Of Harmony. Their winning performance that magic evening was "(When It's) Darkness On The Delta," "I'd Give The World To Hear Alexander's Band Again," "Here I Am, Broken Hearted" and, just for yucks, Weird Al's parody of "La Bamba" entitled "Lasagna." As their chords rang out into the hall holding 7,000 enthusiasts, the judges awarded the maximum number of discretionary bonus points possible. Now you can enjoy the same winning perfection that swept the judges and audience that evening. Songlist
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Four women on a journey, tirelessly braving the road to excellence, bring you "Cool n' Crazy". Rich with attitude and sass is this 4-Star release of jazz and bop-pop barbershop! Finger-snapping tunes like "Crazy 'Bout You Baby" and "Bop 'til You Drop" energize your ears from the minute you push play. The perfectly blended voices and polished dynamic expression can only prove the power and musicianship of 4-Star Collection. From "The Wee Small Hours of the Morning" to the "Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening", when the CD is over one only wonders "Where Does the Time Go"? Push play again! Songlist
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Steppin Out With My Baby |
From Sylvania, Ohio this talented young quartet is certainly one to watch. Coached by multi-medaled barbershop champion Gary Lewis these young ladies are the 2006 winners of the Sweet Adeline Rising Star Quartet Contest and certainly show the ability to go on to perhaps be the youngest ever quartet to ever win the Queen of Harmony title. This recording was also mixed and produced by Gary Lewis whose expert touch really does allow the wonderful young voices to really shine and makes for a highly enjoyable listen for fans of female barbershop music.
Listen to "Candle On The Water" in Real Audio.
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Longtime Sweet Adelines fans, new fans and fans-to-be, are in for a treat here. 5-time Gold Medal Champs The Gem City Chorus has compiled this wonderful collection of songs from their cds Double Exposure (1975), Reflections (1981), and Gem City Live! (1991), under Master Director Jean Barford. Seeing them perform live must be amazing, because itÕs clear from listening to this cd that these women really let it all hang out musically! Some of our favorites are Blues In The Night, Swing Down Chariot, Get Happy, My Man, If I Were a Rich Man, Second Hand Man, and Try A Little Kindness. ItÕs hard to pick, because the quality and feeling of all the songs is so consistently high. Great stuff from a hard-working, talented group!
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Gem City won the Sweet Adelines Internationals in the Chorus Category
an unprecedented five times! How did they do it? Great material, enthusiastically
performed and dynamically arranged! Makes it sound simple, doesn't it?
Directed by Jean Barford, this Dayton Ohio aggregate's sound is as unified
as can be, its articulation crisp, timing right on the money. "As Time
Goes By" is swung a little faster than average, "How's Every Little Thing
In Dixie" exaggerates the phrasing effectively, hurrying through the tune
like the March Hare. Other great songs: "Mississippi Medley," "The Joint
Is Jumpin'," and "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing Medley."
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The Growing Girls, 1989 Queens of Harmony, are from Ronninge, Sweden. First competing in International in 1988, where they placed sixth, they bounced into the top spot the following year! This 1999 release (though the songs were recorded in 1991 and 1995), takes a swipe at the pop oldies chart with Abba's "Dancing Queen," and the Beatles "With A Little Help From My Friends." Two arrangements are in their native tongue, with the balance divided between SAI stalwarts such as "Birth Of The Blues" and "That Old Quartet Of Mine," and standards such as an Andrew Sisters medley. Their blend is polished and warm, and their delivery is natural and unfazed. "Undecided" is a particularly engaging arrangement with all the "bells and whistles"! Songlist
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The popularity of these four charming Swedish ladies remains unabated, though it's been over a decade since they won the Sweet Adelines crown. "All Grown Up" opens with a snippet from their first rehearsal, in 1979, when the four first began singing together. They were girls then, as the picture on the CD will prove, and that auspicious occasion led to a lifetime engagement! The interpretive skills, range and timbre that characterize their sound are partly learned, but also due in part to lucky happenstance - the kind that occurs when four voices complement each other, resulting in a lusciously full representation of the audio palette! This rainbow is at its most dazzling on "The Man I Love," "Deed I Do" and "Where Is Love," combining talent with arrangements tailor-made to show it at its best. Songlist
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Ain't Misbehavin / Ani't Nobody's Bizness If I Do |
Based in Anaheim, California, the Harborlites Chorus was founded in 1960 and since 1993 has been under the direction of Pam Pieson, the 1990 queen of harmony of the highly regarded Panache quartet. The chorus are winners of numerous regional and international medals and this is their first ever CD recording. Plenty of great Sweet Adeline singing here with particular favorites being the Jay Giallombardo arrangement of Sondheim's "Tonight", the David Wright arrangement of Leonard Bernstein's' "Something's Coming (from West Side Story) and the entertaining opening medley of "Ain't Misbehavin'/Ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do."
Listen to "Tonight" in Real Audio.
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That's Life |
Ably led by master director and arranger Michael Gellart, this energized ensemble from Brooklyn, Maryland, brings us an entertaining mixture of 12 songs from the '40's to the '90's including pop, blues, jazz, show tunes and classics. HCMC recently won first place, mid-size chorus at the Sweet Adelines International Regional Competition in Ocean City. Favorites are Gellert-arranged "Fly Me to the Moon," a powerful "Shenandoah," Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Unexpected Song," Lennon/McCartney's "Baby, You Can Drive My Car," The Mamas & the Papas' "California Dreaming" and a heart-tugging "Jimmy Webb Medley." Not unexpectedly, very good stuff!
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Blue Skies - arr. Clay Hine |
Kay, Gina, Joanie and Jan–Winter Park, Florida's Jackpot! Quartet, has been together for over 6 years now and are the 2008 Sweet Adelines International 2nd place finalists. These 12 rock-solid Sweet Adelines standards show us what was clear to the judges–this quartet has big voices, big harmonies and the kind of wonderful, ringing chords rarely heard in a Sweet Adelines group. Favorites are "Taking a Chance on Love," "Unforgettable," "For Once in My Life," "Almost Like Being in Love," "Easy Street," "Money Medley," "I'll Take Romance" and "How Deep is the Ocean." The debut CD "Can You Hear Me Now" has the good stuff, certainly one of the best Sweet Adelines recordings we've heard in a long time, by one of Sweet Adelines' top quartets!
Listen to "That's Life!" in Real Audio.
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White Christmas |
This fun-loving group of over 130 women, the oldest active competing chorus in Sweet Adelines, who have ranked in the top ten each time they have competed in International competition, bring us a lovely Christmas album. There several well-known carols and popular songs among these 12 songs, like "White Christmas," a funny shopping-related parody of "Jingle Bells" appropriately called "Jingle All The Way," "Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas," "Carol Of The Bells," "Pretty Little Jesus," "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Mary Did You Know." The KCC joins with the Children's Chorus to sing a very fine "Peace, Peace/Silent Night" medley. There are also some very nice songs that are new to us, a narrated song that tells the story of the "Little Gray Donkey," the beautiful "When a Child is Born" and "Christmas Was Meant for Children." "Have Yourself A Kansas City Christmas" is a fun, spirited Christmas Winner from the KCC!
Listen to "Christmas Was Meant for Children" in Real Audio
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When "Ladies First" was founded in 1991, they didn't know that their name would also become a testimony of our success. Since the first German Barbershop Competition in 1992, Ladies First has taken first place every time. They won three provincial choral competitions and were the first German Chorus to qualify and be invited to the Sweet Adelines Internationals in Atlanta in 1999. Their director, experienced German "Barbershopper" Manfred Adams, brings the best out of his "Ladies," whether it be in music, choreography or simply entertainment. "1st" is all sung in English, and is an impressive, finely-crafted tour-de-force of a CD. The powerful harmonies, the innovative arrangements and the sheer, infectious spirit of these four women show why they have won so many awards in the growing European Barbershop movement. 15 cuts, "This is Some Lucky Day," "Original Dixieland One Step," "Stars Fell on Alabama," "It Don't Mean A Thing," an amazing arranged "Drunken Sailor," a "Good Old Acappella" that warms our hearts, a smoky "Hit Me With A Hot Note," a randy "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme," Elvis' "Love Me Tender," and a swinging "Royal Garden Blues" are favorites. Sweet Adelines has taken strong root in Europe, and Ladies First has the kind of sound and pizzazz that we have only seen from groups wearing International medals and posing in front of large trophies-give 'em a listen!
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Baltimore, MD-based quartet Maxx Factor is on a major roll, being named the 2009 Harmony Sweeps National Champs in May, then going on to win the 2010 Third Place Sweet Adelines medals! Formed in 2004, this current foursome has only been singing together since 2007. "Maxx Sixx Pack" is a sampler EP that features six tunes, "It's a Brand New Day," a live cut from International competition "Listen To That Dixie Band," "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You," the live cut "Young And Foolish," "The Loneliest Girl In Town" and "What A Wonderful World." This is all great Sweet Adelines stuff on the highest level. As we recommend this recording, we remember listening to Maxx Factor's set at the Harmony Sweeps Finals. As they would nail one of their trademark unbelieveably sustained closing chords, we swear we would feel the hairs on the back of our neck stand up! Maxx Factor is a very special group, and you should forget about drinking and treat yourself to a Sixx Pack.
Listen to "Don't Break the Heart that Loves You" in Real Audio.
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A nice assortment of Christmas songs from this Sweet Adelines chorus,
who medaled at last year's international competition, under the direction
of Shirley Kout. The group, who was founded in 1958, offers a nice barbershop
rendition "Good King Wenceslas"; they toy with the familiar
refrain and resolve it in an unexpected way. Other songs include "I
Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "Dormi, Dormi" and "Have
Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."
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Love Letters Straight From Your Heart |
Northbrook, IL's veteran Melodeers Chorus has been the picture of Sweet Adelines consistency, having captured International Chorus Gold in 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004 and, in the fall of 1998 in Honolulu, 2008! Musical Director Jim Arns has contributed his superb arranging, teaching and direction skills to each of these wins, and the Chorus could not be more proud to call him their own. "Circle of Fifths" is a generous helping of Melodeers, 18 sumptuous cuts, including three live recordings, "Time After Time" and "Love Letters Straight From Your Heart," recorded live on the Internationals stage in Honolulu, and "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," recorded live at Las Vegas Arena. Other favorites are "Here and Now," "Sailin' Down the Chesapeake Bay," "Ring Out The Bells in Dixieland/Cross The Mason Dixon Line Medley," "Elmer's Tune," "Wonderful Day Medley," four very funny "Music Theory Geek Parodies Set to the music from the Nutcracker Suite," "The Winner's Song," and "We are Family." Every cut here is beautifully crafted, entertaining and sung with passion and spirit by one of Sweet Adelines' great choruses. "Circle of Fifths" is a stone winner!
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From Northbrook, Illinois hails one of Sweet Adeline's finest choruses and winners of many awards. This release offers a fine selection of songs including several with a Television theme such as "I'm Popeye The Sailor Man", "Batman" and "Underdog". The "William Tell Overture" is a lot of fun and this recording is a great listen! The Melodeers Forever!! Listen to "The William Tell Overture" in Real Audio
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Formed in 1960, the 125-strong Sweet Adelines chorus the Melodeers have
been named International Champions three times. Director Jim Arns did
more than half of the arrangements on the CD, and he gets a lot of credit
for the group's energetic and vivacious style. There are 12 songs here:
"We'll Sing All We Know Tonight," "My HoneyÜs Lovin' Arms," "The Churchbells
are Ringing For Mary," "Let Freedom Ring," "Rocky Top," "The Chicago Medley,"
"It's Your Song," the very funny "I Wanna Come Back As A Man," "Fever,"
"Hooked On A Feeling" and "The Seventies Medley" ("I Got You Babe," "Stayin'
Alive" and "YMCA") plus a pair of live tracks recorded at the Orange County
Convention Center in Orlando, "Floatin' Down to Cotton Town" and "Oh How
I Miss You Tonight." These women sing like theres no tomorrow, and that's
what makes the Magic!
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The current Sweet Adelines Chorus Champions, the Melodeers, directed
by Jim Arns, have crafted a proficient recording of Sweet Adelines classics,
standards and even the "Hallelujah Chorus." "The Auctioneer's
Song" is a lively and comic tongue-twister; the understated introduction
of "I Remember You" soon gives way to a brisk swing feel, while
"Orange Colored Sky" practically gallops to the finish line.
"Mamma Goes Where Papa Goes" features dramatic pitch deceleration
in its opening verse-an attention-getting device used effectively here.
The racuous "Blues Bros. Medley" (recorded live, as were several
of the tracks) red-lines it throughout-The Melodeers have energy to spare
and constitutions that thrive on very little oxygen! "Mission Accomplished"
indeed!
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Since their formation in 1960, the Melodeers, a 125-member Sweet Adelines Chorus, have won the International Championship twice in succession (1997, 1998). Their energetic and vivacious style must also be credited to their redoubtable director, Jim Arns, who also wrote some of the arrangements. "Do You Hear What I Hear?" offers every imaginable variation (echo, contrast motion, swipes, modulation) of the familiar refrain, and sets up the grand finale with a turnaround, pushing the phrasing to make room for a zestful seventh chord and another key change. "Psalm 98/Shalom" begins on a long open note, gradually converging to the dominant; the subsequent section is a rapid fire allegro, broken by a repetitive adagio two-part interlude. Sound unconventional? It is. "Silent Night," "The Christmas Song" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" are among the many traditionals. The Chorus lets loose on "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer." Songlist Listen to "The Christmas Song" in Real Audio
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2002 Sweet Adelines Region 8 Champions and 2003 International Wildcard
Competitors, Ms. Behavin' is a sassy quartet that makes the most of life
and four-part harmony. The four gals "refuse to mention our years of experience--you
might figure out our ages!" Their mission is to make you "laugh, cry,
sigh, cheer, and then go shopping." There are 9 strong covers on "Who's
That," and one original, the title tune, which gets the CD off to a good
start. Then we have "Is You Is (Or Is You Ain't My Baby?)," "Oh Suzanna
(Dust Off That Old Pianna)," "Each Time I Fall in Love," "Mama, I Want
to Make Rhythm," "I've Got The World On A String," "A Tisket, A Tasket,"
"If I Love Again," "Somebody Else's Now/Who's Sorry Now Medley," "That
Cat Is High" and "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening." Spirited singing,
with nice, tight harmonies and that the four are loving being up there
on stage, having big fun. "Who's That" is a funny, spunky, impressive
first CD for up and coming Ms. Behavin'!
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Hailing from Toronto, Canada this talented chorus has won the international Sweet Adeline championship a record-breaking three occasions. Lots of spirited singing on this recording featuring the arrangements of the highly-regarded director June Dale. A most enjoyable recording that will please all fans of ladies barbershop harmony.
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Big fun! Big Singing! With an infectious exuberance this top-notch women's chorus delivers the goods with this fine new recording. You'll be singing along to the "Paint Your Wagon Medley" and inspired by "You Raised Me Up". And all around good time.
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The Bad News is, the former Sweet Adelines Queens of Harmony, the four lovely, talented women of Panache, have disbanded and are no longer singing together as a group. The Good News is, they left us this wonderful 2-CD set to remember them by! We won't go into the individual titles, but suffice to say that there's a "whole bunch" of our favorites on these two CDs, including selections from discontinued Panache titles. These are the songs that took them to Sweet Adelines Gold, and that made them one of our best selling Barbershop titles. These four beloved entertainers are leaving exactly the way they came into our lives-with Panache. Enjoy! Songlist
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The Pride of Baltimore Chorus was organized in February of 1993. Winning numerous regional awards since 1995, the chorus won 6th place in 1999 at the 2000 Sweet Adelines International Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. In October 2001, the chorus proudly placed 3rd at the 2002 International Competition in Portland, Oregon. And recently they were named 2004 2nd Place International Finalists! Under the talented leadership of Master Director Janet Ashford, the chorus has grown to about 80 voices. 14 spirited songs, from "Chordbuster's March," "My Honey's Lovin' Arms" and "(Here Am I) Brokenhearted," to Phil Collins' "Trashin' The Camp (with Chorus-supplied percussion)," "Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)," "Opus One," Lennon and McCartney's "In My Life" and "It's A Good Day" --The energy level, and breathtaking chords, stay high throughout. That's Entertainment! Songlist
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The RVC, directed by Renee Craig, is actually located 45 minutes from Broadway, and no wonder they're so influenced by its music! The heart of their repertoire comes from shows that have graced Broadway stages over the years. One of the top choruses in Sweet Adelines International competitions, RMC delivers. 14 beautifully arranged favorites, songs like: "45 Minutes From Broadway," "Broadway Rhythm/42nd Street," "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This," "Our Love is Here to Stay," 5 selections from "The Lion King," and "Barbershopping," all joyfully and dynamically sung by a top-notch chorus--who could ask for more? Songlist
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New York City's Sweet Adelines favorite Ramapo Valley Spotlight Chorus, who tell us they're based only 45 minutes from Broadway, bring that Broadway magic and panache to an ambitious, energetic Christmas CD. First we have "Happy Holidays/Winter Wonderland," "Deck the Halls/Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "Toyland," "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen," "Jingle Bell Rock," "I Wonder As I Wander," "Angels We Have Heard On High," "Christmas Was Meant For Children" and "Hanukkah." Then comes "A Child Is Born" and a dramatic and touching Christmas narrative/medley, narrated by Renee Craig, "A Gift of Love." Included are "Gloria," "A Child Is Born in Bethlehem," "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow," "A Baby In A Cradle" and five others. There is some light flute, guitar and piano accompaniment on some songs. This CD might have been titled "Christmas on Broadway" ... we like the spirit of RVSC, and we enjoyed "A Gift of Love!" Songlist Listen to "I'll Be Home For Christmas" in Real Audio
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When The Midnight Choo-choo Leaves For Alabam' |
A product of Sweet Adelines' reaching out to young women singers, Sacramento, CA-based Razzcals first began singing together in 1995, in their teens and early 20s. In Sweet Adelines international competition they immediately began making their mark, placing 21st, 15th, 7th, 4th (four times in a row), 2nd and 4th. "Now Appearing," the group's second, is a polished, entertaining collection of 12 songs: "When the Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam'," "Keepin' Out of Mischief Now," "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Shangri La," "Love Medley," "Jenny Rebecca," "There Goes My Heart," "The Boy From Ipanema" and the saucy "Hey, Good Lookin'" are particular favorites. Although they have yet to win the #1 ranking, Razzcals are focused and determined, and we fully expect to wake up the morning after the Finals to the four Razzcalls wearing that beautiful Sweet Adelines International Quartet Gold around their necks!
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Good Old A Cappella |
Hailing from Lubbuck Texas this talented quartet has placed well in recent international competitions and with this release they show themselves as a quartet to be reckoned with. Tracy, Kayla, Annette and Teresa obviously have fun singing together and this recording is full of great harmonies with a joyous feel. Some great barbershop standards along with some lesser known tunes makes for a most enjoyable listen. Bizness If I Do."
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I'll Never Say Never Again |
From the land of harmony singing here is another top-notch vocal quartet from Sweden. Remix is one of the world's top Sweet Adeline quartets who have placed in the top 5 in the International contest for the past several years. With 2 winners in recent years Sweden has become a leading practitioner of Sweet Adeline singing of which ReMix is most certainly a fine example. Each of the singers have great voices which harmonize very well and they perform some interesting arrangements including many by Stefan Paulson. This is a fine recording that will please the most discerning of Sweet Adeline fans.
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Yes Sir, That's My Baby - (arr. David Wright) |
Pride of Richardson, TX, 4-time International Champion The Richtones Chorus, directed by Dale Syverson and Ruth Ann Parker, bring us a finely-crafted, beautifully harmonic collection of 13 songs. Some favorites are "Yes Sir, That's My Baby," "Berkeley Square," "You're Nobody's Sweetheart Medley," "I'm Alone Because I Love You," Engelbert Humperdinck's "Evening Prayer," "Strike Up the Band/I've Got Rhythm" and "Man of La Mancha/Malaguena." Maureen McGovern, whose late father James was a barbershopper in his younger days, and from the age of 5 she used to sing parts with him and his quartet. She joins the chorus beautifully on Johnny Mercer/Hoagy Carmichael's classic "Skylark" and the Gershwins' "Our Love is Here to Stay." Powerful, moving and entertaining material from one of the best Sweet Adelines choruses!
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Quite possible the best women's barbershop chorus ever and winner of four Gold medals this is another fine recording from this wonderful group. Some of the great American standards such as "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "God Bless the USA" get the Dale Syverson treatment as well as the fabulous "The Rose" and the touching "I'm Alone Because I Love You" A must have for fans of the ladies barbershop sound.
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Featuring arrangements of some of the great barbershop arrangers including Brian Beck, Ed Waesche and David Wright this is a wonderful recording by the multiple-award winning Sweet Adeline chorus. Texas sure knows how to produce great barbershop choruses with both the Rich-Tones and the incredible Vocal Majority hailing from Dallas and this recording is sure to please fans of barbershop chorus harmony.
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The CD opens by announcing, "it's Saturday night in New
York City, at the world famous Rainbow Room." It's actually recorded in
Texas, but the mood is set for this program of songs, featuring the award-winning
women's chorus from Dallas, the Rich-Tones, as well as the saxophone quartet
Opus Four, and a 3 piece combo fronted by Brian Beck on bass guitar. That
said, this CD is a smorgasbord of styles, from Dixieland ("That's A Plenty,"
and "Back Home Again In Indiana," Opus IV) to Tracy Chapman's "Give Me
One Good Reason," featuring a solo vocal, guitar, plus the trio. The common
element is entertainment with elegance. Soloist Pam Lauffer expresses
it best on "Corner of Heaven," a languid pour of retro come yonder. Practically
all accompanied and a lot of fun.
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Ain't No Sunshine |
The four talented women of Rumors had been singing together for five years when they were named 1999 International Sweet Adelines Quartet Champions. Since then Charla, Judy, Dale and Peggy have honed and perfected their audience-pleasing a cappella style, and sublime arrangements by premier arranger Anna-Maria Nystrom have added a new dimension to their recordings and live performances. "Something," the group's 4th excellent CD has 12 songs, some favorites are: the Motown classic "Ain't No Sunshine," "Aubrey" (featuring soloist Steve DeCrow), "When She Loved Me" from Toy Story 2, "God Only Knows," Carole King's "I Feel The Earth Move," Sting's marvelous hit "Fields of Gold," the title tune and Harold Arlen and CY Harburg's "Over the Rainbow." "Something" is a winner from Sweet Adelines Champions who have continued to reach for, and achieve, new levels of musical artistry.
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Rumors burst onto the scene in 1997, stealing the show at the Sweet Adelines International Competition. Many in the audience thought they had won, until it was discovered they had gone over their time limit by 18 seconds-just enough to bump them from first place. The next year, conspicuously wearing watches, Rumors was crowned the Best Quartet in the World, 1999 International Champions. The phenomenon that is Rumors has given us two excellent CDs before "Caught," 1997's "Confirmed" and 1999's "Rumors are Flying!" all performed with their trademark class, style and humor. Twelve songs: "It's Sandman" recalls the Andrews Sisters in their prime, a smooth and sweet "When I Fall In Love," "This Masquerade," a toe-tapping "All Bound Round," the lovely "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again," the hilarious "Pretty Little Dolly" (who can do much more than just talk), "Back In The Old Routine," "Ability To Swing," "I Know Him So Well (from "Chess"), You'll Never Know, John Fogerty's "Proud Mary" and a helping of consummate comedienne Dale Syverson's humor, "Cats." The audience is alternately in applause, awe and stitches as the Best Quartet in the World blows them, and us, away. Marvelous! Songlist
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The true details about Rumors are highly classified information,
but is is rumored that...They have performed together since the beginning
of Sweet Adelines. They have competed among the best in the world. They
live in different states but fly to practice together every other night.
Their appearances include: America's Funniest Home Videos, David Letterman,
Oprah, Phil Donahue and Rikki Lake. And then, just what is their current
association with The Rich-Tones? Not a rumor, however, is the Championship
singing that you will hear on this recording. After a doff of their crowns
to tradition on "Original Dixieland One Step" we are treated
to as beautiful version of "I Can Dream, Can't I" as can be
imagined. The rocking arrangement of "Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy!"
we've never heard before. The new and traditional alternate with beauty
and perfection. What an achievement.
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This year's Sweet Adelines Champs, Rumors - Dale, Judy, Peggy and Charla - steadfastly refuse to take themselves seriously. From this refreshing and modern approach, as exemplified by the cover photo of the four on a motorcycle, (even if just barely), we hear women's barbershop for the year 2000. The first cut, "We Are Family," which is as catchy a dance single as was ever written, is definitely not a contest arrangement, but it's good fun ("Don't You Worry About A Thing" has a similar vibe). The remainder of the material consists of deft and confident versions of songs such as "I Didn't Want To Fall," "My Buddy" and "Jeepers Creepers." "The Lady Down The Hall" features a poignant solo lead by Charla Clare. Rumor's sound is exceptionally full, thanks in large part to the resonant and poweful bass of Peggy Barnes, which can be heard to good effect in "Come Take Your Place In My Heart." Songlist Listen to "There's Going To Be The Devil To Pay" in Real Audio
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If There's Anybody Here |
Nothing is finer than a Sweet Adeline chorus in full song and this new release from this champion chorus is a delight from beginning to end. One would expect something great from this chorus as they are directed by one of the biggest names in women's barbershop and this CD most certainly delivers the goods. Kim Hulbert has won the international quartet championship an unprecedented three times with A Cappella Gold, High Society and Savvy and her talents and years of experience have shaped this chorus to be a force to be reckoned with. Refreshingly many of the songs are arranged by women such as Nancy Bergman and Ann Minihane which somewhat surprisingly is rather unusual as many of the standard chorus arrangers are men. So Fine indeed!
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Founded in 1951, The 160-strong San Diego Chorus is one of the largest and most dynamic chapters of Sweet Adelines International, winning International Gold in Portland in 2001 and in Seattle in 1975, with 3 Silver medals and a Bronze sandwiched in between. Dynamically directed by the creative and talented Kim Hurlbert, herself a multiple winner of S.A. quartet gold, the SDC has a record of excellence and a sound to match. Included in "Sound" are 13 wonderful, rich selections, including several medleys, some of our favorites: "Parade Medley," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage," "Amazing Grace," "Salute to the Armed Forces," "Cohen-Broadway Medley," "My Fair Lady Medley," "Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley" and "This is the Moment." Soaring solos, rich, spirited harmonies - SDC is the best, and they aren't afraid to flaunt it!
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The 148-strong (if our math is right) San Diego Chorus cooks up some classic Sweet Adelines music here, ably accompanied by 2001 International Quartet Champions a cappella Gold (on "If You Love Me, Really Love Me"), and Quartet medalists Fanatix (on "I've Got the World On A String"). These women know how to belt them out, and our emotions are wonderfully tugged in many directions. We have the rousing and foot-stomping: ("South Rampart Street Parade," "It's A Great Day for the Irish," "Alexander's Ragtime Band," and "Rockabye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody." And there's the sweet and sentimental: "I've Got the World on a String," "If You Love Me, Really Love Me, and "How Do You Keep The Music Playing." Finally we have the Gospel/Christian: "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "Sweet Hour of Prayer," and the closing Gospel Medley-"How Great Thou Art." Inspiring, uplifting, tug-on-your-heartstrings stuff, beautifully performed! Songlist
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Make 'Em Laugh - arr. Clay Hine |
Lori Lyford directs the 2006 International Chorus Winners the Scottsdale (AZ) Chorus in 13 beautiful, nostalgic songs. The liner notes have some colorful pictures of the group in performance, wearing red and hot green, and blue velour pantsuits, having the time of their lives. Favorites are "Make 'Em Laugh," "Lazy Day," "Nature Boy," "Cuddle Up A Little Closer," "Two Tickets to Georgia/Sentimental Gentleman Medley," "It's Your Song," "Swanee," the title tune, "This Time Around" and "Goodbye, World, Goodbye." A fun collection from one of Sweet Adelines' most dynamic groups.
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This is a collection of Swing tunes from 2006 Sweet Adelines International Chorus winners The Scottsdale Chorus, directed by Lori Lyford. We have a special place in our hearts for the Swing Era, and the Chorus truly does it justice on songs like "Singin' With The Big Bands," "Embraceable You," "In The Mood," "Rhythm Medley," "Jump Shout Boogie," Duke Ellington's "It Don't Mean A Thing," "Original Dixieland One-Step," "Lies/Times Medley," "Saxophone Man" and "Where Does the Time Go." The Scottsdale Chorus is all about rich harmonies, spirited singing, great arrangements and classic material - what's not to like? Listen to Lies/Times Medley in Real Audio
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TheWhen you do something for the love of it, sometimes it just takes off on a life of its own. Four women began singing together for the love of it in 1995. They have been medalists five times in the North Atlantic Region #1of Sweet Adelines International and 1st runner up in the 1998, 1999 & 2000 Boston area Harmony Sweepstakes Competition. This year they won and advanced to the National Finals! It's a wonderful time to for them to release a recording of great quartet arrangements featuring such tunes as an "Ain't Misbehavin' Medley," "I've Got a Crush on You," "Beginning to See the Light," "Moonglow," and "Dream" among old favorites, well done quartetish style and served up with a touch of jazz. Songlist
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Blue Skies |
It's good to be the Queen! So says this fabulous quartet after they became the 2006 Queens of Harmony in Detroit Michigan winning in one of the toughest international competitions in years. Kerry Denino, LeAnn Hazlett, Patti Britz and Kendra LaPointe wear their crowns well as is amply demonstrated on this fine recording where tight harmonies, fine voices and interesting arrangements abound. There's nothing quite like the sound of a top-notch women's barbershop quartet and this recording is one of the best in the genre.
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Sweet Adelines quartet SoundDesign bring us a nicely-chosen collection of 13 barbershop classics, from "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "I Love You for Sentimental Reasons" to "Oh, You Beautiful Doll," "Don't Call Me Sweetie," "The Party's Over" and the title tune. Each song is perfectly arranged and performed with panache and well-blended harmonies by SoundDesign, a fast-rising group in Sweet Adelines competitions. Good stuff! Songlist
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Sounds Familiar is exactly that: a selection of familiar
favorites of decades past. These four ladies with soothing voices from
all the way across the Atlantic have poured their hearts into these arrangements,
stylizing with hooks and smooth changes, dynamic crescendo movement and
impeccable rhythm. "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody" and "The
Lady Is A Tramp" are two songs that are never tiresome! Track 7, "Little
Bit More" is a fantastic song and incredibly well sung! "Orange Colored
Sky", is very clever, but don't let it startle you! Make sure you listen
to this CD all the way through!
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Hooray For Hollywood / 20th Century Fox Fanfare |
Under the direction of the highly regarded Sandi Wright this new release from the vibrant Sweet Adeline Chorus is a tribute to some of the great Hollywood songs. With their usual flair the chorus does a wonderful job with the 20th Century Fox Fanfare (with lyrics by Johnny Mercer), are fabulous singing the Greg Volk arrangement of "Some Lucky Day" (from Dick Tracy), delight with the title track from "Fame" and "Unforgettable" from the movie "Unforgettable" is, well, unforgettable. A very special treat and our favorite track is the Renee Craig arrangement of "Danny Boy".
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This fine women's chorus sings with exuberance and joy on this live recording of standards and lesser-known songs. Featuring many arrangements of barbershop guru David Wright including the wonderful Elvis song "Love Me Tender" and "How's Every Little Thing in Dixie" this recording clearly shows how much fun this chorus has singing to a live audience and is sure to brighten anybody's day.
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As their name implies, this is super Sweet Adelines barbershop with bounce. Winners of the 1991 Internationals, this foursome is obviously well-grounded in the fundamentals of jazz - listen to "Let's Get Away From All," or "Little Jazz Bird" to hear them scat and trill; if there was any doubt, the "Ella Medley" brings it home. However, these embellishments are the icing; the chord voicings are solidly barbershop, and each part works vertically as well as horizontally on its own merits. It's the relationship of each part to the whole that elevates an arrangement from the pedestrian to the exceptional. These ladies also have a way with a coda: "Swanee" and the afore-mentioned "Little Jazz Bird" are thrilling. Songlist
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This is performance material sung by the 1991 Queens of
Harmony! From the opening chords of "The Chordbuster March"
to the fabulous final chord (nail it, Ladies!) of the "Andrews Sisters
Medley" you will be treated to the finest in barbershop singing.
Yes, of course there is jazz added to the mix on "Jazz Baby,"
"Low Gravy" and the aforementioned "Andrews Sisters Medley,"
but this recording is chock full of tradition. "I'm Beginning To
See The Light," "For Sentimental Reasons," "In The
Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" and "Last Night Was The End Of
The World" are some of the songs which would fall into that categorization,
but Swing Street reinvigorates tradition to the delight of our ears.
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With a sense of whimsy erupting in song and on the written
notes, Swing Street takes us on another tour of barbershop, jazz, gospel,
popular and contemporary songs in their Championship style. Though there
are plenty of very finely performed barbershop numbers on this recording,
it is the contrast with the unusual selections that makes it so enjoyable.
"Birdland" is a jazz tune with lyrics obliquely referring to
the 'Bird,' Charlie Parker. "The Gospel Medley" is performed
in the four square barbershop tradition. In "The Old Songs/We Kinda
Miss The Good Old Songs we are treated to a spoken and sung humorous section
just before the Rap break. Har Har. Then they regale us with a seasonal
tune, "Zombie Jamboree" (hey, Halloween is seasonal). What we
have here is great singing and good fun.
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As Long As Your Not In Love With Anyone Else |
The 2003 Queens of Harmony show why they won the crowns on this new release as their amazing voices and crisp arrangements are front and center on this fine recording. Featuring a blend of both voices and nationalities (2 members live in Sweden the others in the US) this top-notch quartet sing some lesser-known gems along with a couple of classic medleys including the very clever "City Medley". The Harry Connick Jr. song "Whisper Your Name" is given a delightful rendition as is the Alan Menken gem "Little Patch of Heaven" from Disney's "Home On The Range". We particularly enjoyed the Phil Collins song "You'll Be In My Heart" and so will these talented singers once you have listened to this recording again and again.
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Louisville, KY-based Swinglish Mix have medaled at Sweet Adelines conventions since their inception, starting with a fourth place finish in Salt Lake City in 1997, third in Orlando, FL, third again in Portland, OR, and finally striking Gold in Nashville, making them 2003 International champs! Eleanor Hawkins, Suzanne Harrington, Patty Hawley and Naima Meyer did at one time all live in Louisville, Ky., three of them as members of Pride of Kentucky Chorus, and this is where they got their start as a quartet. The title was a second for lead Suzanne and bass Naima, who won with the Growing Girls quartet in 1989. "Live and Well" is a nice mix of the group's best, including 2 very funny live cuts from Nashville, "The Moment I Saw Your Eyes" and "Don't Worry, Be Happy." There's also a live version of the song that won it for them in Nashville, "Last Night On the Back Porch." "The Little Girl/Boy" is a heartstring-tugger with the best of them, as is "Mistakes," "I Can Dream, Can't I" "Down Among the Sugarcane" and "What'll I Do." 13 tunes, many of them live. Sexy, funny, able to belt and bend chords as well as any Sweet Ads quartet we've ever heardÑit's no accident they're wearing tiaras and gold medals on the cover of "Live & Well!" Highly Recommended Listen to "Sing Sing Sing (With A Swing)" and "Last Night On the Back Porch" in Real Audio.
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Texas-based Sweet Adelines quartet Symmetry’s debut recording is a sumptuous winner, with some very funny stuff (“The Baritone Blues,” “The Moment I Saw My Thighs,” “Love Potion No. 9” and “Freddie Feel Good and His Funky Little Four-Piece Band,” romantic heart-tuggers (“Oh How I Miss You Tonight,” “Roses of Yesterday” and “It’s a Pity to Say Goodnight)” bluesy tunes (“The Birth of the Blues” and “The Last Blues Song”) and upbeat foot-tappers “Take Me to the Land of Jazz,” “When My Baby Smiles at Me” and “When My Baby Smiles at Me”). There’s lots of favorites here, and a great start for sweet-sounding, very entertaining Symmetry.
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These four talented women, three from the Seattle area and one from Vancouver, BC, seem to be on a fast track to Sweet Adelines acclaim. They came together from a variety of award-winning ensembles to form Unplugged in January 2001, and have been wowing audiences with their distinctive sound, dynamic expression and delightful comedy ever since. Less than a year after their first rehearsal, they captured 11th place at the 2001 International competition, and in March, they ventured into the wide world of a cappella and won second place at the Pacific Northwest Harmony Sweepstakes regional. a ninth place finish at the 2002 Sweet Adelines Internationals in Nashville was followed by 6th place in 2004 in Phoenix! 16 spirited tunes, plus bonus track "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep." Some favorites: "It Ain't What You Do," the very funny "I Can Cook, Too," "Two Tickets to Georgia/Sentimental from Georgia," "It is Well With My Soul," the CASA-nominated "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," "The Moment I Say Your Eyes" and "I Love To Hear That Old Barbershop Style." Unplugged can harmonize and belt 'em with the best of them, they pick great music, and have excellent arrangementsÑwhich is why they'll be panning for Gold at next year's Internationals!
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Georgia On My Mind |
We caught a live performance by this talented young Sweet Adelines quartet at the Harmony Sweeps Bay Area Regionals a year or two ago, and joined the audience in rousing ovations. 16-year-old Brittany, 17-year-old Mary, 15-year-old Mia and 18-year-old Caitlin are seasoned performers who touch audiences with their wit, humor and charm as well as their sweet harmonies. "We Go Together" features 12 tunes, Barbershop chestnuts like "Georgia On My Mind," "Last Night on the Back Porch" and "Whatever Happened to the Old Songs" and "Once Upon A Time;" show tunes like "I Feel Pretty," "Angel of Music/Phantom of the Opera" and "We Go Together" from "Grease;" and pop tunes like the Rascals' "Feeling Groovy," Billy Joel's "And So It Goes," and "Happy Days/Get Happy Duet" featuring Brittany and Mia. We have to send some strokes to Sweet Adelines for cultivating and encouraging groups like UnderAge, who are off to a great start as budding Sweet Adelines, and a cappella, stars!
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Brittany, Tenor, age 14; Mary, Bass, age 15; Mia, Lead, age 14 and Caitlin, Baritone, age 17 are lovely, casually dressed and very young-looking (2 of them still have braces) in a photograph on the front of the one-page liner notes of their debut CD, "Moments to Remember." On the photo on the back, they look much more mature, nicely coifed and wearing matching gowns, earrings and, oh yeah, Sweet Adelines medals around their necks. On July 22nd Sweet Adelines held their 2005 "Rising Star Quartet Contest," for groups age 25 or younger, in Greenville, South Carolina, and Sunnyvale, CA's UnderAge took the Gold! "Moments" is an impressive first CD, with 11 excellent covers, some favorites: "Whatever Happened to the Old Songs," "Mister Sandman," "This Little Piggy Went to Market," the title tune, "One Fine Day," "Java Jive," "Sentimental Journey" and the final cut, Billy Joel's "And So It Goes." We think it's a very good move on Sweet Adelines' part to encourage younger singers, and we expect great things of UnderAge! Listen to Mister Sandman and The Moment I Saw Those Eyes in Real Audio
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Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart |
Zing! are the 2010 Sweet Adelines Queens Of Harmony. These talented gals began singing together as Zing!n 2001 and their coach Melodee Wright, who sang tenor with 1977 Sweet Adelines Quartet Champs Shondells, has been a huge supporter, helping them win their first place regional champion medals and breaking into the top five in International competition in Las Vegas in 2006. There are 12 solid cuts here by this veteran quartet, some of our favorites are the group's theme song, "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart," "If You Love Me, Really Love Me," The Turtles' "Happy Together," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love/L-O-V-E Medley," "The Old Piano Roll Blues," Spanky and Our Gang's "Lazy Day" and "Every Time We Say Goodbye." They are joined on the lovely "Let There Be Peace On Earth" by their good friends 12th Street Rag, BHS International competitors. Zing! has a sweet, powerful sound and every one of these cuts is a winner!
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If You Love Me, Really Love Me - Buffalo Gateway Chorus When The Red, Red Robin Goes Bob Bobbin Along - Buffalo Gateway Chorus Harmony - Pride of Portland Chorus This Is The Moment - Pride of Portland Chorus Medley: Smile, Darn Ya , Smile - Pride of Portland Chorus Jericho - Pride of Portland Chorus What'll I Do - Spirit of the Gulf Chorus Medley: Five Minutes More - Spirit of the Gulf Chorus Medley: Oh You Beautiful Doll - Spirit of the Gulf Chorus Will It Be Me This Time? - Spirit of the Gulf Chorus Medley: Gotta Dance - San Diego Chorus Little Lady Make Believe - San Diego Chorus Everybody Step - San Diego Chorus I Hope You Dance - San Diego Chorus Medley: Old Time Rock and Roll - San Diego Chorus Medley: We Love The Pirate Life - Song of Atlanta Chorus If You Had All the World and It's Gold - Song of Atlanta Chorus Beer Barell Polka - Song of Atlanta Chorus When The Red, Red Robin Goes Bob Bobbin' Along - Song of Atlanta Chorus |
The 2008 Sweet Adelines Convention and Competition in October in Honolulu was the best ever, and Northbrook, Illinois' Melodeers Chorus emerged from a powerful field wearing the Gold! They sing 5 dynamic tunes on this CD, including "Time After Time," "Sailin' Down The Chesapeake Bay" and "Love Letters." Toronto's North Metro Chorus took Silver with "Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ra, That's An Irish Lullaby" and 3 other songs here; Scottsdale Arizona's Scottsdale Chorus won Bronze with "Medley: Strike Up The Band" and 3 other tunes here; and Denver, Colorado's Skyline Chorus took 4th, they have 3 songs including Medley: Angry. The 5th through 10th places are Sweden's Ronninge Show Chorus, Song of Atlanta Chorus, San Diego Chorus, Spirit of the Gulf Chorus, Pride of Portland Chorus and Buffalo Gateway Chorus, each represented with from 2 to 5 songs. This CD is a wonderful memento of these exciting, electric nights in Honolulu!
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So Long, Dearie - Sparx You Can't Go On Forever Breaking My Heart - Sparx You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby - Affinity Floatin' Down to Cotton Town - Affinity All The Way - Martini Don't Break the Heart That Loves You - Martini Zing Went the Strings of My Heart - Zing! If You Love Me, Really Love Mev Zing! Oh, How I Miss You Tonight vMojo Oh, You Beautiful Doll - Mojo Roses of Yesterday - Capri It's The Girl - Capri I Had the Craziest Dream - Capri Young and Foolish - Maxx Factor Listen To That Dixie Band - Maxx Factor Lonesomest Girl In Town - Maxx Factor If I Only Had A Brain - Razzcals Flirty Eyes - Razzcals There Goes My Heart - Jackpot! Taking A Chance On Love - Jackpot! Over The Rainbow - Jackpot! |
Sweet Adelines International chose beautiful Honolulu for their 62nd Annual Convention and Competition, and Columbus Ohio's Moxie Ladies took the Gold from a very strong and talented field. They have 3 songs on this exciting, electric DVD: "It's You, Wilson," "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" and "My Man." Silver went to Winter Springs, Florida's Jackpot!, also with 3 tunes including "How Deep is the Ocean;" Roseville, California's popular Razzcals won Bronze and sing "Fifty Eyes" and 2 other songs, and Edgewater, Maryland's Maxx Factor, 2009 winner of the Harmony Sweepstakes, won 4th and sing "We'll Sing All We Know" and "Listen to that Dixie Band." The 5th through 10th place winners, Capri, Mojo, Zing!, Martini, Affinity and Sparx, have 3 to 4 songs apiece. If you missed Honolulu, or want to experience again that amazing competition, this CD is for you!
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As Long As I'm Singing - Choral-Aires Chorus All Aboard For Dixie - Choral-Aires Chorus I Will Love You Till The End Of Time - Choral-Aires Chorus Once Upon A Time - Christchurch City Chorus The Joint Is Jumping - Christchurch City Chorus Medley: Angry - Christchurch City Chorus There Goes My Heart - Christchurch City Chorus The Rhythm Of Life - Mountain Jubilee The End Of The Road - Mountain Jubilee Goodbye World Goodbye - Mountain Jubilee After You've Gone - Mountain Jubilee My Honey's Lovin' Arms - Greater Nassau Chorus (Here Am I) Brokenhearted - Greater Nassau Chorus Tips - Greater Nassau Chorus Help Is On The Way - Greater Nassau Chorus Pick A Little - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Ice Cream - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Marion - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Till There Was You - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Lida Rose - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Seventy Six Trombones - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Medley: William Tell Overture - Kansas City Chorus Darktown Strutter's Ball - Kansas City Chorus Something's Coming - Kansas City Chorus Look Me Up At The Convention - Coastline Show Chorus Barbershop Convention - Coastline Show Chorus Hooked On Classics Medley - Coastline Show Chorus Medley: How Many Hearts Have You Broken? - Lions Gate Chorus Canadian Man - Lions Gate Chorus Born To Be Wild - Lions Gate Chorus Medley: I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody - Pride of Baltimore Chorus Once Upon A Time - Pride of Baltimore Chorus Smile Medley: Smile, Darn Ya, Smile - Pride of Baltimore Chorus How Deep Is The Ocean? - Pride of Baltimore Chorus When The Day Is Done - Harborlites Chorus Sweet Georgia Brown - Harborlites Chorus Tonight - Harborlites Chorus My Honey's Lovin' Arms - Harborlites Chorus Angel of Music/ Phantom of the Opera - Harborlites Chorus |
This CD takes us to the 61st Annual Sweet Adelines International 2007 Convention and Competition in Calgary, Saskatchewan, in all its glory, with generous live footage of the top ten finishers! 5 songs from Anaheim, CA's first place Harborlites Chorus, 4 from Pride of Baltimore, 2nd, 3 from 3rd place winning Lions Gate Chorus from Vancouver, BC, 3 from 4th place Coastline Show Chorus from Providence, RI, and 3 from the 5th place Kansas City Chorus. The 6th through 10th place finishers, which include the Toast of Tampa Show Chorus (7 songs), Greater Nassau Chorus (4 songs), Salt Lake City's Mountain Jubilee Chorus (4 songs), Christchurch City Chorus from New Zealand (4 songs), and the Choral-Aires Chorus from Oak Brook, IL, (3 songs), are all well represented. Sweet Adelines' best, live, colorfully costumed, and on stage, singing their hearts out!
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How Deep Is The Ocean? - Jukebox I Wanna Be Around - Jukebox As Long As I'm Singing - Shimmer! After My Laughter Came Tears - Shimmer! Johnny One Note - Shimmer! Met Me Where They Play The Blues - Cabaret Don't Take Your Love From Me - Cabaret I'll Always Be In Love With You - Cabaret Mr. Hooper's Find-It-In-A-Minute Book - Cabaret Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart - Zing! Young and Foolish - Zing! Happy Together - Zing! Johnny Medley: Johnny's In Town - Mojo Oh, How I Miss You Tonight - Mojo Oh, You Beautiful Doll - Mojo There Goes My Heart - Mojo Roses of Yesterday - Capri Singin' In The Bathtub - Capri It's You Rund, Bescos - Ladies I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling - Moxie Ladies How Deep Is The Ocean - Moxie Ladies Flirty Eyes - Razzcals There Goes My Heart - Razzcals It's A Brand New Day - Razzcals How Many Hearts Have You Broken? - Razzcals Money Medley: With Plenty of Money And You - Jackpot! How Deep Is The Ocean - Jackpot! I Only Have Eyes For You - Jackpot! Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey - Four Bettys Oh, How I Miss You Tonight - Four Bettys How Many Hearts Have You Broken? - Four Bettys I'm Alone Because I Love You - Four Bettys My Melancholy Baby - Four Bettys |
Convention and Competition in Calgary, Saskatchewan are as exciting and electric as it gets, and this CD has the top ten winners live! Photos of these groups in their beautiful matching outfits give us a taste of what it was like to be there, and the recordings are the next best thing. Four Bettys from Elmhurst, IL took the gold, and they are given four tunes: "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey," "Oh, How I Miss You Tonight," "I'm Alone Because I Love You" and "How Many Hearts Have You Broken;" Jackpot! from Winter Springs, FL was 2nd and sing 3 songs, including "How Deep is the Ocean;" Razzcals from Roseville, CA took 3rd and sing "Flirty Eyes" and 2 others; Moxie Ladies from Columbus, OH were 4th and sing "Love Medley" and 2 others; and Capri, from Odenton, MD were 5th and sing "At Last" and 2 others. The 6th through 10th place finishers, Mojo, Zing!, Cabaret, Shimmer! and Jukebox respectively, have two songs apiece. If you love Sweet Adelines, Barbershop and spirited, ringing harmonies, this recording will be pure joy for you from chord one!
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Another great Sweet Adelines International convention took place this year, and this one was especially exciting as it was held in Las Vegas, Nevada! The Bay Area favorite, the Razzcals did quite well this year, taking 3rd Place. Four Betty's, who also put on a great show at our 2005 Harmony Sweepstakes, Chicago Regional, grabbed 2nd place. This year's Queens, SALT, stole the show, reminding us once again, so many great performers/musicians have come out of Sweden. This CD features two tracks from the quartets placing 4th - 10th, three tracks from Four Bettys and the Razzcals, and we get to hear four tracks from SALT! If you're looking for the best in Sweet Adelines' recordings, this collection definitely delivers! Listen to SALT sing "I Love Jazz" in Real Audio.
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Once again, another fine year for the Sweet Adelines International Chorus competition, not to mention the fact that it was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year we have North Metro Chorus in 3rd place, the Melodeers in 2nd, and champions this year were the Rich Tone Chorus, of Richardson, Texas. Some of today's, and yesterday's, finest songs were transformed into tight barbershop arrangements and sung with gusto by these choruses, who were all very deserving of their spot in the top 10.
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Looking at the wonderful pix of the top 10 Choruses at the International Chorus Finals in October 2005 in Detroit, we totally want to be there. Incredible costumes, joyous faces—dozens of beaming, beautiful women having big fun singing their hearts out, going for the Gold. That honor went to Scottsdale (AZ) Chorus, so consistently fine that they have entered 13 International competitions since 1976 and have placed no lower than 3rd, winning it all 4 times! Silver went to Pride of Baltimore Chorus, 3rd to Kansas City (MO) Chorus and 4th to Coastline Show Chorus of Providence, RI. This "best-of" compilation features 2 songs each for the 5th to 10th place finishers, beginning with Greater Nassau Chorus's "At A Georgia Camp Meeting," 3 songs each for 5th through 2nd place groups, and 4 songs for the Champs, as it should be! Favorites among these 26 tunes are Irving Berlin's "What'll I Do," by Scottsdale Chorus, Berlin's "How Deep Is the Ocean," by Pride of Baltimore, "Runnin' Wild," by Kansas City Chorus and "The Joint Is Jumpin'" by Coastline Show Chorus. Powerful harmonies, hitting on all cylinders from the Motor City!
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The first week of October, 2005 saw dozens of the best Sweet Adelines Quartets gather in Detroit, MI to compete for the coveted Gold Medals (and, we might add, really cool crowns) that are awarded to the best quartet in the known world! One of our favorite groups, Roseville, CA's Razzcals, took 4th, Elmhurst, IL's Four Bettys were 3rd, Huddinge, Sweden's Salt took the Silver, and four hometown girls, China, MI's Spotlight won it all! This CD features at least 2 songs each by the top 10 finishers, (#10 being Vox from Jarfalla, Sweden, one of 3 Swedish groups in the top 10), 3 songs each by #'s 4, 3 and 2, and 4 tunes by the Champs. Favorites among the 26 cuts are "My Foolish Heart" by Spotlight, "If I Were the Only Girl in the World" by Salt, "Kiss Me One More Time" by Four Bettys, and "Love Medley" by Razzcals. Nice color pix of the 10 groups in the liner notes.
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Indianapolis, IN welcomed the 2004 Sweet Adelines' convention to their beautiful city, where talented, massive choruses belted out the harmonies with gold, silver and bronze on the line. We have here the top ten choruses. In 5th place was "San Diego Chorus", in 4th the "Ronninge Show Chorus," 3rd, "Gem City Chorus," 2nd, "Skyline Chorus," and the Gold Medal winners, "Harborlights Chorus." There are four songs by The Harborlights Chorus, "The Joint Is Jumpin', "When Day Is Done," "Roses of Yesterday," and "My Honey's Lovin' Arms." Skyline Chorus performs 3 songs, Gem City, three, Ronninge Show Chorus 3 and San Diego chorus 3. The 6th through 10th place groups perform 2 songs each. Powerful, spirited harmonies, a "best of" CD for lovers of Sweet Adelines Chorus music.
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In 2004, Indianapolis, IN played gracious host to the 2004 Sweet Adelines' convention, and some names familiar to us and our readers rose to the top of the heap. In 5th place was "Remix," 4th was "Salt," 3rd, "Spotlight," Second, "Razzcals", and in first, "The Buzz." We are treated to four songs by "The Buzz:" "No, No, Nora (Norman)," Irving Berlin's "How Deep is the Ocean," Hammerstein's "Because of You," and "You Turned the Tables on Me." The Razzcals have 3 cuts, Salt has 3, Spotlight 3, "Remix" 3, and "Unplugged" and the remainder of the 10 groups, 2 each. This is great stuff from an epic competition, the mother lode for lovers of Sweet Adelines!
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Beautiful Phoenix, AZ was graced in 2003 by a gentle invasion of Sweet Adelines Choruses, all intent on capturing the gold. In the end, Northbrook, IL's Melodeers Chorus got to wear those golden necklaces, Pride of Baltimore Chorus placed second and Richardson TX's Rich-Tone Chorus placed third. The CD begins with two songs from 10th place finisher Spirit of Detroit Chorus, and two from Providence, RI's Coastline Show Chorus, and so on until 5th place finisher Toast of Tampa Show Chorus brings us 3 tunes. Finally the Melodeers perform four tunes from their winning set, "How Many Hearts Have You Broken," "If I Give My Heart To You," "My Melancholy Baby" and "Lulu's Back In Town," clearly saving the best for last. All the excitement of the live competition, and the best Sweet Adelines choruses in the world! Songlist
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Dozens of top Sweet Adelines quartets descended on Phoenix, AZ in 2003,
looking for gold, and here we have the 10 best. The tension builds as
we begin with two tunes from Long Beach, CA's Persuasion, 10th place,
followed by two from Arvada, CO's Ms. Behavin', and so on until we hear
3 tunes from 5th place winners, Stockholm, Sweden's Remix, 3 from one
of our favorites, Roseville, CA's Razzcals, Sweden's Salt, Ann Arbor,
MI's Spotlight, and finally 4 tunes from Vancouver BC's Brava!, "Toot
Toot Tootsie," "I Will Love You 'Til The End Of Time," "A Tree In The
Meadow" and "Angry/Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home." Great music
and all the excitement of this huge, live competition!
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After the final harmonious chord of a spirited Sweet Adelines International Chorus competition in Nashville, North Metro Chorus was wearing the gold, followed by Gem City, Scottsdale Chorus, Harborlites and Pacific Sound. We get to hear 4 tunes from the winners, 3 each from the 4 runners-up and 2 each from the rest of the top ten. Simply the best from the great Nashville convention! Songlist
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Nashville was the lucky city to host the 2002 Sweet Adelines International Quartet competition, and Swinglish Mix won it all, followed closely by Brava, Spotlight, Razzcals, and ReMix. Included on this CD are the top 10 finishers, with 4 songs by the champs, 3 each by the 4 runners-up, and two each by the rest of the top 10. The best cuts from a magical competition in Nashville! Songlist
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The world's best Sweet Adelines choruses descended upon the lovely city of Portland, Oregon, to compete for Gold, and the San Diego Chorus, directed by Kim Hulbert, was named International Champion! This generous CD features songs by the top ten choruses, including Rich-Tone Chorus, Pride of Baltimore Chorus, Ronninge Show Chorus, Bay Area Showcase, Kansas City Chorus, the Choral-aires, Pride of Toledo Chorus, Mountain Jubilee and Pride of Portland Chorus. Listening to all this great music, all we can say is it must be tough to be a judge! Songlist
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The City of Roses-Portland, Oregon, had the very good fortune to host the 2001 Sweet Adelines convention, and the quartet performances were better than ever. Congratulations to Fanatix, International Gold Medal winners for 2001! Hot on their heels were Brava!, Swinglish Mix, the Razzcals, Voices Only, Night Magic, Salt, Spotlight, Remix and Surround Sound. This CD features songs from all the top 10 finalists, and it's great stuff! Songlist
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Top choruses of 2000 including Song of Atlanta, Toast of Tampa, Pacific Empire, Ramapo Valley, Houston Horizon, City of Lake, Gem City, Pacific Sound, Scottsdale and Melodeers. Songlist
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Annual release from Sweet Adelines International of the top quartets
from the convention in Orlando, Florida. Featuring Surround Sound, Persuasions,
Brava!, Success Express, Crystal Clear, Fanatix, Razzcals, Night Magic,
Swinglish Mix and champions A Cappella Gold.
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The International Convention is the culmination of many
hours of hard work and preparation for the participants. It is the "Grand
Slam" of Sweet Adelines competition and the finalists are justifiably
proud of their accomplishments. These twenty-six tracks showcase choruses
from across the country (and one from Sweden as well). With emphasis on
traditional material, such as "Sonny Boy," "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "Coney
Island Baby," and contributions from the best arrangers in the business,
devotees of four part harmony will revel in every song, whether a sentimental
ballad such as "Back In The Old Routine," (arranged by Craig) or the sassy
slap of the Scottsdale Chorus medley, the finale of which requires stamina
to spare. Listen, learn, enjoy!
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High Society - Thank You World Showtime - Ya Gotta Know / I Can't Give You Anything But Love Growing Girls - I Only Have Eyes For You Swing Street - All Of My Life Main Event - If I Had A Voice 4-Star Collection - I'm Dancing This Dance In The Wrong Romance Panache - Someone That I Used To Love Signature Sound - Mama's Gone Goodbye Medley Weekend Edition - Help I'm Turning Into My Parents Razzcals - Keepin' Out Of Mischeif Now Classic Edition - Hit Me With A Hot Note Ambiance - Bundle Of Old Love Letters City Lights - I Wish I Had My Old Pal Back Again Rumors - Moondance Cracker Jills - The Trolley Song Chordettes - Sentimental Journey |
The women of Sweet Adelines, like their male counterparts, represent the most jubilant, and essentially American, style of harmony singing of the 20th century. This best-of compilation is a long-overdue salute to the stars (and spangles!) of SAI and its spirited membership. Featuring both the rousing and upbeat - High Society's "Thank You World," Showtime's "Ya Gotta Know/I Can't Give You Anything But Love," Classic Edition's "Hit Me With A Hot Note" and the brand new Signature Sound track, "Mama's Gone Goodbye Medley," - as well as the exquisite ache of Ambiance's "Bundle of Old Love Letters," Panache's "Someone That I Used To Love" and Swing Street's "All Of My Life," this collection of studio cuts is the first of its kind. We think your ears will agree that it's also the finest!
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If You Love Me, Really Love Me - Buffalo Gateway Chorus When The Red, Red Robin Goes Bob Bobbin Along - Buffalo Gateway Chorus Harmony - Pride of Portland Chorus This Is The Moment - Pride of Portland Chorus Medley: Smile, Darn Ya , Smile - Pride of Portland Chorus Jericho - Pride of Portland Chorus What'll I Do - Spirit of the Gulf Chorus Medley: Five Minutes More - Spirit of the Gulf Chorus Medley: Oh You Beautiful Doll - Spirit of the Gulf Chorus Will It Be Me This Time? - Spirit of the Gulf Chorus Medley: Gotta Dance - San Diego Chorus Little Lady Make Believe - San Diego Chorus Everybody Step - San Diego Chorus I Hope You Dance - San Diego Chorus Medley: Old Time Rock and Roll - San Diego Chorus Medley: We Love The Pirate Life - Song of Atlanta Chorus If You Had All the World and It's Gold - Song of Atlanta Chorus Beer Barell Polka - Song of Atlanta Chorus When The Red, Red Robin Goes Bob Bobbin' Along - Song of Atlanta Chorus |
The 2008 Sweet Adelines Convention and Competition in October in Honolulu was the best ever, and Northbrook, Illinois' Melodeers Chorus emerged from a powerful field wearing the Gold! They sing 5 dynamic tunes on this DVD, including "Time After Time," "Sailin' Down The Chesapeake Bay" and "Love Letters." Toronto's North Metro Chorus took Silver with "Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ra, That's An Irish Lullaby" and 3 other songs here; Scottsdale Arizona's Scottsdale Chorus won Bronze with "Medley: Strike Up The Band" and 3 other tunes here; and Denver, Colorado's Skyline Chorus took 4th, they have 3 songs including Medley: Angry. The 5th through 10th places are Sweden's Ronninge Show Chorus, Song of Atlanta Chorus, San Diego Chorus, Spirit of the Gulf Chorus, Pride of Portland Chorus and Buffalo Gateway Chorus, each represented with from 2 to 5 songs. This DVD is a wonderful memento of these exciting, electric nights in Honolulu!
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So Long, Dearie - Sparx You Can't Go On Forever Breaking My Heart - Sparx You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby - Affinity Floatin' Down to Cotton Town - Affinity All The Way - Martini Don't Break the Heart That Loves You - Martini Zing Went the Strings of My Heart - Zing! If You Love Me, Really Love Mev Zing! Oh, How I Miss You Tonight vMojo Oh, You Beautiful Doll - Mojo Roses of Yesterday - Capri It's The Girl - Capri I Had the Craziest Dream - Capri Young and Foolish - Maxx Factor Listen To That Dixie Band - Maxx Factor Lonesomest Girl In Town - Maxx Factor If I Only Had A Brain - Razzcals Flirty Eyes - Razzcals There Goes My Heart - Jackpot! Taking A Chance On Love - Jackpot! Over The Rainbow - Jackpot! Medley: With Plenty of Money and You/We're In The Money - Medley: I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Nancy Bergmann It's You - Bob Rund Pal Of My Cradle Days - Joni Bescos Yes Sir, That's My Baby David Wright and Joni Bescos |
Sweet Adelines International chose beautiful Honolulu for their 62nd Annual Convention and Competition, and Columbus Ohio's Moxie Ladies took the Gold from a very strong and talented field. They have 3 songs on this exciting, electric DVD: "It's You, Wilson," "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" and "My Man." Silver went to Winter Springs, Florida's Jackpot!, also with 3 tunes including "How Deep is the Ocean;" Roseville, California's popular Razzcals won Bronze and sing "Fifty Eyes" and 2 other songs, and Edgewater, Maryland's Maxx Factor, 2009 winner of the Harmony Sweepstakes, won 4th and sing "We'll Sing All We Know" and "Listen to that Dixie Band." The 5th through 10th place winners, Capri, Mojo, Zing!, Martini, Affinity and Sparx, have 3 to 4 songs apiece. If you missed Honolulu, or want to experience again that amazing competition, this DVD is for you!
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As Long As I'm Singing - Choral-Aires Chorus All Aboard For Dixie - Choral-Aires Chorus I Will Love You Till The End Of Time - Choral-Aires Chorus Once Upon A Time - Christchurch City Chorus The Joint Is Jumping - Christchurch City Chorus Medley: Angry - Christchurch City Chorus There Goes My Heart - Christchurch City Chorus The Rhythm Of Life - Mountain Jubilee The End Of The Road - Mountain Jubilee Goodbye World Goodbye - Mountain Jubilee After You've Gone - Mountain Jubilee My Honey's Lovin' Arms - Greater Nassau Chorus (Here Am I) Brokenhearted - Greater Nassau Chorus Tips - Greater Nassau Chorus Help Is On The Way - Greater Nassau Chorus Pick A Little - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Ice Cream - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Marion - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Till There Was You - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Lida Rose - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Seventy Six Trombones - Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Medley: William Tell Overture - Kansas City Chorus Darktown Strutter's Ball - Kansas City Chorus Something's Coming - Kansas City Chorus Look Me Up At The Convention - Coastline Show Chorus Barbershop Convention - Coastline Show Chorus Hooked On Classics Medley - Coastline Show Chorus Medley: How Many Hearts Have You Broken? - Lions Gate Chorus Canadian Man - Lions Gate Chorus Born To Be Wild - Lions Gate Chorus Medley: I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody - Pride of Baltimore Chorus Once Upon A Time - Pride of Baltimore Chorus Smile Medley: Smile, Darn Ya, Smile - Pride of Baltimore Chorus How Deep Is The Ocean? - Pride of Baltimore Chorus When The Day Is Done - Harborlites Chorus Sweet Georgia Brown - Harborlites Chorus Tonight - Harborlites Chorus My Honey's Lovin' Arms - Harborlites Chorus Angel of Music/ Phantom of the Opera - Harborlites Chorus |
This DVD takes us to the 61st Annual Sweet Adelines International 2007 Convention and Competition in Calgary, Saskatchewan, in all its glory, with generous live footage of the top ten finishers! 5 songs from Anaheim, CA's first place Harborlites Chorus, 4 from Pride of Baltimore, 2nd, 3 from 3rd place winning Lions Gate Chorus from Vancouver, BC, 3 from 4th place Coastline Show Chorus from Providence, RI, and 3 from the 5th place Kansas City Chorus. The 6th through 10th place finishers, which include the Toast of Tampa Show Chorus (7 songs), Greater Nassau Chorus (4 songs), Salt Lake City's Mountain Jubilee Chorus (4 songs), Christchurch City Chorus from New Zealand (4 songs), and the Choral-Aires Chorus from Oak Brook, IL, (3 songs), are all well represented. Sweet Adelines' best, live, colorfully costumed, and on stage, singing their hearts out!
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How Deep Is The Ocean? - Jukebox I Wanna Be Around - Jukebox As Long As I'm Singing - Shimmer! After My Laughter Came Tears - Shimmer! Johnny One Note - Shimmer! Met Me Where They Play The Blues - Cabaret Don't Take Your Love From Me - Cabaret I'll Always Be In Love With You - Cabaret Mr. Hooper's Find-It-In-A-Minute Book - Cabaret Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart - Zing! Young and Foolish - Zing! Happy Together - Zing! Johnny Medley: Johnny's In Town - Mojo Oh, How I Miss You Tonight - Mojo Oh, You Beautiful Doll - Mojo There Goes My Heart - Mojo Roses of Yesterday - Capri Singin' In The Bathtub - Capri It's You Rund, Bescos - Ladies I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling - Moxie Ladies How Deep Is The Ocean - Moxie Ladies Flirty Eyes - Razzcals There Goes My Heart - Razzcals It's A Brand New Day - Razzcals How Many Hearts Have You Broken? - Razzcals Money Medley: With Plenty of Money And You - Jackpot! How Deep Is The Ocean - Jackpot! I Only Have Eyes For You - Jackpot! Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey - Four Bettys Oh, How I Miss You Tonight - Four Bettys How Many Hearts Have You Broken? - Four Bettys I'm Alone Because I Love You - Four Bettys My Melancholy Baby - Four Bettys |
Convention and Competition in Calgary, Saskatchewan are as exciting and electric as it gets, and this CD has the top ten winners live! Photos of these groups in their beautiful matching outfits give us a taste of what it was like to be there, and the recordings are the next best thing. Four Bettys from Elmhurst, IL took the gold, and they are given four tunes: "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey," "Oh, How I Miss You Tonight," "I'm Alone Because I Love You" and "How Many Hearts Have You Broken;" Jackpot! from Winter Springs, FL was 2nd and sing 3 songs, including "How Deep is the Ocean;" Razzcals from Roseville, CA took 3rd and sing "Flirty Eyes" and 2 others; Moxie Ladies from Columbus, OH were 4th and sing "Love Medley" and 2 others; and Capri, from Odenton, MD were 5th and sing "At Last" and 2 others. The 6th through 10th place finishers, Mojo, Zing!, Cabaret, Shimmer! and Jukebox respectively, have two songs apiece. If you love Sweet Adelines, Barbershop and spirited, ringing harmonies, this recording will be pure joy for you from chord one!
| 5829 DVD $34.95 |
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Once again, another fine year for the Sweet Adelines International Chorus competition, not to mention the fact that it was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year we have North Metro Chorus in 3rd place, the Melodeers in 2nd, and champions this year were the Rich Tone Chorus, of Richardson, Texas. Some of today's, and yesterday's, finest songs were transformed into tight barbershop arrangements and sung with gusto by these choruses, who were all very deserving of their spot in the top 10.
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Another great Sweet Adelines International convention took place this year, and this one was especially exciting as it was held in Las Vegas, Nevada! The Bay Area favorite, the Razzcals did quite well this year, taking 3rd Place. Four Betty's, who also put on a great show at our 2005 Harmony Sweepstakes, Chicago Regional, grabbed 2nd place. This year's Queens, SALT, stole the show, reminding us once again, so many great performers/musicians have come out of Sweden. This CD features two tracks from the quartets placing 4th - 10th, three tracks from Four Bettys and the Razzcals, and we get to hear four tracks from SALT! If you're looking for the best in Sweet Adelines' recordings, this collection definitely delivers!
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The first week of October, 2005 saw dozens of the best Sweet Adelines Quartets gather in Detroit, MI to compete for the coveted Gold Medals (and, we might add, really cool crowns) that are awarded to the best quartet in the known world! One of our favorite groups, Roseville, CA's Razzcals, took 4th, Elmhurst, IL's Four Bettys were 3rd, Huddinge, Sweden's Salt took the Silver, and four hometown girls, China, MI's Spotlight won it all! This CD features at least 2 songs each by the top 10 finishers, (#10 being Vox from Jarfalla, Sweden, one of 3 Swedish groups in the top 10), 3 songs each by #'s 4, 3 and 2, and 4 tunes by the Champs. Favorites among the 26 cuts are "My Foolish Heart" by Spotlight, "If I Were the Only Girl in the World" by Salt, "Kiss Me One More Time" by Four Bettys, and "Love Medley" by Razzcals. Nice color pix of the 10 groups in the liner notes. Listen to If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts in Real Audio
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Looking at the wonderful pix of the top 10 Choruses at the International Chorus Finals in October 2005 in Detroit, we totally want to be there. Incredible costumes, joyous faces—dozens of beaming, beautiful women having big fun singing their hearts out, going for the Gold. That honor went to Scottsdale (AZ) Chorus, so consistently fine that they have entered 13 International competitions since 1976 and have placed no lower than 3rd, winning it all 4 times! Silver went to Pride of Baltimore Chorus, 3rd to Kansas City (MO) Chorus and 4th to Coastline Show Chorus of Providence, RI. This "best-of" compilation features 2 songs each for the 5th to 10th place finishers, beginning with Greater Nassau Chorus's "At A Georgia Camp Meeting," 3 songs each for 5th through 2nd place groups, and 4 songs for the Champs, as it should be! Favorites among these 26 tunes are Irving Berlin's "What'll I Do," by Scottsdale Chorus, Berlin's "How Deep Is the Ocean," by Pride of Baltimore, "Runnin' Wild," by Kansas City Chorus and "The Joint Is Jumpin'" by Coastline Show Chorus. Powerful harmonies, hitting on all cylinders from the Motor City!
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Respect - Redding Arns Think - Franklin Arns New Attitude - Robinson Elvis Medley They Long To Be Close To You Blues Brothers Medley Hooked On A Feeling 70's Medley Lulu's Back In Town If I Give My Heart To You How Many Hearts Have You Broken Super Heroes Package I Wanna Come Back As A Man |
There's nothing quite like a live performance of a top-notch Sweet Adeline chorus and it can be both a visual and aural delight. This well-produced DVD captures one of the nation's finest choruses in full voice and top form as they sing, dance and clown around in a most entertaining way. This release includes all four of their championship show packages from Reno, Salt Lake City, Orlando and Phoenix! Here’s your opportunity to see the award-winning choreography of Sweet Adeline International’s only champion chorus that has won four straight gold medals!!
| 5760 DVD $19.95 |
'Breathing to Sing' is an entertaining and educational video. Breathing to a singer is the basis for the singing sound and Lori Lyford (an excellent director know well amung Sweet Adeline singers and directors) demonstrates the phsical mechanics and the proper use of the diaphragm to increase and expand breath capacity. This is a 'must have' instructional DVD.
| 6201 DVD $24.95 |
Meet Me in the Lobby is a delightful collection of short, easy-to-follow arrangements - perfect for Sweet Adelines at all levels. ?The songs are familiar old standards which epitomize the barbershop style. Great barbershop tunes like Amazing Grace, Auld Lang Syne, Let Me Call You Sweetheart and Take Me Out To The Ball Game, along with a collection of popular tags, give all those regional weekend late night die-hards a quick choice of repertoire. Meet Me in the Lobby is a great source for pick-up quartets, tag quartetting, warm-up songs, audience sing-alongs, woodshedding practice and much more.
Ain't She Sweet?, Amazing Grace, Auld Lang Syne, Down By the Old Mill Stream, Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue, Gypsy Love Song, Heart of My Heart, If I Had My Way, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Love's Old Sweet Song, Tell Me Why, My Wild Irish Rose, Take Me Out to the Ball Game, When You Wore a Tulip, Wait 'Til the Sun Shines, Anything Goes, City of Refuge (Run, Run, Run), Last Night Was the End of the World, My Melancholy Baby, Please Don't Give My Daddy No More Wine, The Sunshine of Your Smile, When I Leave the World Behind, When It's Sleepy Time Down South, Where the Black-Eyed Susan Grows
| 2817 SONGBOOK $11.95 |
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Broadway Rose - Renee Craig |
A wonderful collection of songs arranged by some of the best in the field.
| 5629 SONGBOOK $9.50 |
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Ballin the Jack |
Even the most seasoned of Sweet Adelines will enjoy these ten, wonderful arrangements by Mary K. Coffman, a long-standing and well-revered figure amongst lady barbershoppers. Mary joined Sweet Adelines International in 1965, and served actively at both the regional and international levels. She was a Certified Judge in the Music category, a Certified Arranger, served on the International Board of Directors and was in great demand as a chorus and quartet coach. She was well-known as both a composer and arranger and this collection of songs is a must have.
| 5616 SONGBOOK $12.50 |
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Battle Hymn of the Republic |
Some of the most accomplished arrangers of 4 part barbershop ladies voices have contributed to this fine collection.
| 2841 SONGBOOK $14.98 |
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I Wish You Were Jealous Of Me |
Ann Minihane was a certified music arranger and a fixture in the Ramapo Valley Chorus as long-time choreographer and associate director, she was a certified music judge, an International faculty member, a regional education leader and the lead for 10 years of the New Dimension quartet, Region 15 champions and international semi-finalists. Here is a fabulous collection of her arrangements including Contest ballads, uptunes and show tunes and includes 3 CDs that feature the different recorded vocal parts of each arrangement. These are extremely helpful for any quartet and will certainly help you get the most from your singing part.
| 9665 SONGBOOK & 3 CDs $49.50 |
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Open Your Arms, My Alabamy SSAA |
| 5623 SHEETMUSIC $8.98 |
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I'm Confessin SSAA |
| 5624 SHEETMUSIC $8.98 |
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Are You Lonesome Tonight SSAA |
| 5626 SHEETMUSIC $8.98 |
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Smile SSAA |
| 5627 SHEETMUSIC $8.98 |
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Them There Eyes SSAA |
| 5628 SHEETMUSIC $6.98 |
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The Basic Language Of Music |
This is a great resource for any quartet who would like to have the satisfaction of creating their own arrangements. All the fundamentals are here including sections on barbershop chord voicing, harmonic progressions, alternative harmonies and embellishments (swipes, echos, patter, slides).
| 5858 CD $29.95 |
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