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Review: "Once in awhile a group arises that both destroys the preconception of a genre while coming to define it for the public. MAXX Factor is such a group." - Deke Sharon. High praise indeed from the guru of contemporary a cappella and very well deserved. The only group to ever win both the Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival and the Sweet Adeline national competitions the quartet has some of the tightest harmonies you will hear anywhere. This is a recording you will listen to over and over. Songlist: Cry Baby, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Sandbox of Dreams, Little Patch of Heaven, When You Wish Upon a Star, Grow Old With Me, Liar Medley, Love Story, Come In From The Rain, What A Wonderful World, Hey There, All the Way, Brand New Day, Star-Spangled Banner 
Review: 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. Songlist: The Lonesomest Girl in Town, Listen to That Dixie Band, Young and Foolish, What A Wonderful World, It's A Brand New Day, Don't Break the Heart that Loves You
Review: More great harmonies by the 2011 Queens of Harmony and the 2009 Harmony Sweepstakes national champions. Songlist: Make 'Em Laugh, Hey There, Their Hearts Were Full of Spring, Friends Medley, When October Goes, Rehab, Everything
Melodeers : Circle of FifthsReview: 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! Songlist: Here and Now, Sailin' Down the Chesapeake Bay, Why Did I Choose You?, I Wanna Be Around, Time After Time, Ring Out the Bells in Dixieland/ 'Cross the Mason Dixon Line Medley, Elmer's Tune, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, I Told Them All About You/ You Dear Medley, Wonderful Day Medley, Love Letters Straight From Your Heart, Music Theory Lesson on the Circle of 5ths, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, Waltz of the Flowers, Dance of the Reeds, Russian Dance, The Winner's Song, We are Family
Melodeers : It's a WrapReview: 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: Jingle Bell Rock, Silent Night, The Christmas Song, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer/ Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer Medley, Coventry Carol, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Do You hear What I Hear?, Carol Of The Bells, Psalm 98/ Shalom, The Christmas Song, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Christmas Chopstix, Jingle Bells, Hallelujah Chorus
Melodeers : Melodeers MagicReview: 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 Honey's 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 there's no tomorrow, and that's what makes the Magic! Songlist: We'll Sing All We Know Tonight, My Honey's Lovin' Around, The Churchbells Are Ringing For Mary, Let Freedom Ring, Rocky Top, The Chicago Medley, It's Your Song, I Wanna Come Back as A Man, Fever, Big Hair, Hooked On A Feeling, The Seventies Medley, Floatin' Down To Cotton Town, Oh How I Miss You Tonight
Melodeers : Mission AccomplishedReview: 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! Songlist: Floatin' Down to Cotton Town, Forgive Me, For Sentimental Reasons, The Auctioneer Song, You're the Spirit of Sweet Adelines, I Remember You, Orange Colored Sky, Mamma Goes Where Papa Goes, You Keep Coming Back Like a Song, Hallelujah Chorus, You Made Me Love You, Blues Brothers Medley
Mission Valley Chorus : Home For The HolidaysReview: 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." Songlist: Friends, Jingle Bells, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Good King Wenceslas, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Dormi Dormi, Silent Night, Oh Holy Night, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas/ White Christmas Medley, Carol Of The Bells, Secret Of Christmas, Love In Any Language
Review: Beautiful, blonde Stacey, Jennifer, Gretchen and Amy, Moxie Ladies (we love that name!), won the Gold at the Sweet Adelines International Quartet Championship for 2009 in November 2008 in Honolulu Hawaii against very strong competition. This is their first album of 10 songs, which one critic described as "fun, fresh and exciting," and we can only add, "sweet harmonies, strong leads and ringing chords that make the hairs on the back of our neck stand up!" Some favorites are Barbershop standards "Top of the World," a live cut, "I Can't Give You Anything But Love/L-O-V-E Medley;" Hanley & Buck's "My Man," Paul Simon's "59th Street Bridge Song," and Delugg & Stein's "Orange-Colored Sky. We also loved Jim Connor's "Grandma's Feather Bed" and Dottie Rambo's "When I Lift Up My Head." This is great entertainment by one of Sweet Adelines' finest quartets! Songlist: Top of the World, Birth of the Blues, I Can't Give You Anything But Love/L-O-V-E Medley, It's You, Grandma's Feather Bed, My Man, Midnight Seranade, Feelin' Groovy (The 59th Street Bridge Song), Orange Colored Sky, When I Lift Up My Head
Razzcals : Now AppearingReview: 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! Songlist: When The Midnight Choo-choo Leaves For Alabam', Keepin' Out Mischeif Now, You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You, Come Rain or Come Shine, Happy Together, Shangri-La, Love Medley, Jenny Rebecca, There Goes My Heart, The Boy From Ipanema, Tears For Souvenirs, Hey, Good Lookin'
Rhythmix : What A Ride!Review: Coppell, TX-based Rhythmix is a multiple Sweet Adelines regional-winning champion and internationally ranked barbershop quartet, and "What A Ride" is their second CD release, the first being 1999's "En Route." 11 finely-crafted standards like "This Is Some Lucky Day," Ella Fitzgerald's "A Tisket A Tasket," "I Didn't Want to Fall," and "Yes, Indeed" and romantic heart-tuggers like Gershwin's "They Can't Take That Away From Me," "Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring," "If You Love Me, Really Love Me" and "Why Did I Choose You." The four finish strong with a jazzy, incongruous "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" and a tongue-in-cheek, drama-ridden "High Heel Blues." Songlist: This Is Some Lucky Day, In The Wee Small Hours, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring, A Tisket A Tasket, If You Love Me, Really Love Me, I Didn't Want to Fall, Why Did I Choose You, Yes Indeed, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, High Heel Blues
Review: 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. Songlist: Sweet Georgia Brown, The Rose, The Music And The Mirror, Broadway / Star Medley, Broken Heart For Every Light On Broadway, Look For The Silver Lining / Great Day Medley, I Never Knew / I Never Loved Anyone, Let's Hear It For The Boy, All That Jazz, The Nearness of You, I'm Alone Because I Love You, God Bless The USA
Review: 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. Songlist: I've Got The Music In Me, Think OF Me, The Music Of The Night, Stuff Like That There, Sweet Georgia Brown, Mistakes, Conga / Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Swanee, The Masquerade Is Over, Lullabye In Ragtime, Battle Hymn Of The Republic, Smile
Review: Under the direction of Dale Syverson this top-notch chorus has earned a reputation for excellence and this wonderful holiday recording is a great example of their craft. The combined voices of these talented singers shine on these great arrangements and are guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to the listener. Special guest quartet Kindred Spirit featuring Brain and Holly Beck is an additional treat. Songlist: Sleigh Ride, Let It Snow, Gift Of Love, Star Carol, What Can I Give Him, Psalm 98 / Shalom, Silent Night / Night Of Silence, It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas, Santa Baby, Festival Of Lights, When Jesus Was A Tiny Baby, Fum Fum Fum, When A Child Is Born, Oh Holy Night
Review: 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! Songlist: Yes Sir, That's My Baby, Berkeley Square, Anthem, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, New Attitude, You're Nobody's Sweetheart Medley, I'm Alone Because I Love You, Evening Prayer, Strike Up The Band/ I've Got Rhythm, America, The Beautiful, Skylark, Man Of La Mancha/ Malaguena, Our Love Is Here To Stay
Rich-Tone Chorus : Wrapped Up In The HolidaysReview: The Rich-Tone Chorus are no strangers to awards ceremonies at Sweet Adelines' International Chorus competitions, winning the gold in 1992, 1996 and 1999. "Wrapped" is a generous Christmas album, featuring three original tunes by Chorus members, "You're All I Want For Christmas," "Hush Little Children, Do," and "Christmas Shopping Blues." Included are guest appearances by Rumors, Rhythmix, Kindred Spirits, The Gina Williams Trio and The Texas Girl Choir. There are 16 tunes, familiar songs like "Sing We Noel," "Patapan," "Happy Holidays," "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Feast of Lights," "Joy to the World" and "Auld Lang Syne," And lesser known ones like "Old Man's Back In Town," "Jingle Bell Jazz," "Mary Did You Know," "One Small Child" and the hilarious (if in questionable taste) "Pretty Dolly." There's a nice variety in the mix of the powerful chorus, the smaller quartets and soloists here. Some light accompaniment on a few cuts. Songlist: Sing We Noel, Patapan, You're All I Want for Christmas, Happy Holidays / Holiday Season, Hush Little Children, Do, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, Old Man's Back In Town, Pretty Dolly, Jingle Bell Jazz, Christmas Shoppin' Blues, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Auld Lang Syne, Feast of Lights, Joy to the World, Mary, Did You Know?, One Small Child
Rich-Tones and Opus IV : A"live" and SwingingReview: 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. Songlist: Opus One/Stompin' At the Savoy, Star Wars Cantina, A Foggy Day (In London Town), Someone That I Used To Love, That's A' Plenty, Give Me One Reason, Kiss Her Goodbye, Corner Of Heaven, Tiger Rag, Back Home Again In Indiana, String Of Pearls, Sing, You Sinners, Star Wars Cantina (reprise)
Rumors : Caught In The Act  Review: 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: It's Sandman, When I Fall In Love, This Masquerade, All Bound Round, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, The Pretty Little Dolly, Back In The Old Routine, Ability To Swing, I Know Him So Well, You'll Never Know, Proud Mary, Cats
Rumors : Something To Talk AboutReview: 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,"Ê 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. Songlist: Ain't No Sunshine, Way Over Yonder, Aubrey, Time and Tide, God Only Knows, When She Loved Me, I Feel The Earth Move, Fields of Gold, Scotland the Brave, Something To Talk About, Over the Rainbow, Promises
San Diego Chorus : In The San Diego StyleReview: 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: South Rampart Street Parade, Lullabye In Ragtime, That Tumbled Down Shack In Athlone, Irish Medley, I've Got the Whole World On A String, Rock-a-bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody, I'll Be Seeing You, How Do You Keep the Music Playing, Alexander's Band Medley, If You Love Me, Really Love Me, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Gospel Medley
Review: Kim Hulbert has led the 100 singers of the veteran San Diego Chorus (celebrating 53 years of excellence in San Diego), for the last 20 years to a tremendous record of Sweet Adelines success, 7 Regional Championships, and Gold, Bronze and 2 Silver medals in International competition. "Merry and Bright" is a particularly warm and wonderful Christmas collection of 12 songs. It's actually more than that if we include one of our favorites, the 3-song, nicely-narrated "Grinch Medley," which celebrates Dr. Suess' timeless Christmas classic. Other favorites are Harold Stanley's jazzy "The Man with the Bag," a raucous, feisty "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," a heart-tugging "That's What I Want for Christmas," "Baby It's Cold Outside" (sung with guest chorus Pacific Coast Highway), a romantic "Merry Christmas Darling," "Christmas Eve, Sarajevo 12/24" (which we assume was performed by the SDC in that war-torn city) and David Axelrod's "Keep Christmas with You." We think you'll love "Merry and Bright," brought to us courtesy of one of Sweet Adelines' best and most entertaining choruses! Songlist: Happy Holiday, Here Comes Santa Claus, Grinch Melody, My Christmas Wish For You, The Man With The Bag, Star of Bethlehelm, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, That's What I Want For Christmas, Baby, It's Cold Outside, Merry Chrsistmas Darling, Christmas Eve - Sarajevo, Keep Christmas With You
Review: 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! Songlist: If There's Anybody Here, Yes Sir, That's My Baby, Listen To My Heart, I Don't Know Enough About You, There Goes My Heart, It Gets You Right Here, Cornet Man, St. Louis Blues March, Young And Foolish, Down South Camp Meeting, Saved, Brother Love's Traveling Salavation Show, Great Day, Power Of The Dream
San Diego Chorus : The San Diego SoundReview: 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! Songlist: Parade Medley, You're A Grand Old Flag, What A Wonderful World, I Can Dream, Can't I, Quiet Please, There's A Lady on Stage, Amazing Grace, Salute to the Armed Forces, Cohan-Broadway Medley, My Fair Lady Medley, My Melancholy Baby, Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley, This Is the Moment, A Lovely Way to Spend An Evening
Review: 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? Songlist: Singin' With the Big Bands, Opus One, Embraceable You, In the Mood, Rhythm Medley, Jump Shout Boogie, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), Original Dixieland One-Step, If You Love Me, Really Love Me, Lies/Times Medley, Oh How I Miss You Tonight, Saxophone Man, Where Does the Time Go
Sound Design : Peel Me A GrapeReview: 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: Ain't Misbehavin', Don' Break the Heart that Loves You, I Love You for Sentimental Reasons, Who's Sorry Now?, Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?, Flirty Eyes, My Buddy, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, If You Had All the World and Its Gold, Friends, Don't Call Me Sweetie, The Party's Over, Peel Me A Grape(arr. Ardeth Scherf)
Spotlight : In The SpotlightReview: 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. Songlist: Blue Skies, All Bound Round, If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts, Good Luck Charm, The Night We Called It A Day, How Many Hearts Have You Broken / Them There Eyes Medley, It's Only A Paper Moon, Hey Good Lookin', My Foolish Heart, As Long As I'm Singing, Why We Sing, Goodbye, World, Goodbye
Review: Formed in 1961 and pride of St. Louis, MO, the St. Louis Harmony Chorus is an award-winning 90-voice a cappella women's chorus and member of Sweet Adelines International. Sandi Wright directs her powerful, veteran chorus in this generous, rich-harmonied collection. Equally included are favorite carols like "Angels We Have Heard on High," "Carol of the Bells," "Caroling, Caroling," "Coventry Carol," "Go Tell it On the Mountain," "Silent Night" and "We Wish You A Merry Christmas;" and popular Christmas songs like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Let It Snow,"CHRISTmas," "Winter Wonderland" and "White Christmas." This is a fun, entertaining album from one of Sweet Adelines' finest choruses, the SLHC! Songlist: Angels We Have Heard on High, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Carol of the Bells, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Caroling, Caroling (Ambiance), I'll Be Home for Christmas, Coventry Carol, Let it Snow, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Secret of Christmas, CHRISTmas, Winter Wonderland, White Christmas, Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Review: 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". Songlist: Hooray For Hollywood / 20th Century Fox Fanfare, Also Sprach Zarahustra, Fame, Why Did I Choose You, Some Lucky Day, Under the Boardwalk, Unforgettable, We Go Together, Danny Boy, South Rampart Street Parade, Seize The Day
Review: 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. Songlist: In The Mood, Come In From The Rain, All That Jazz, A Good Man Is Hard To Find, Love Me Tender, Friends, Everything Old Is New Again, How Every Little Thing In Dixie, Chase The Rain Away, A Whole New World, Aquaris, Heartache Tonight, Friends Reprise
Sweet Adelines : Sweet Adelines BestReview: 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 Like You" 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! Songlist: Thank You World, Ya Gotta Know / I Can't Give You Anything But Love, I Only Have Eyes For You, All Of My Life, If I Had A Voice, I'm Dancing This Dance In The Wrong Romance, Someone Like You, Mama's Gone Goodbye Medley, Help I'm Turning Into My Parents, Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now, Hit Me With A Hot Note, Bundle Of Old Love Letters, I Wish I Had My Old Pal Back Again, Moondance, The Trolley Song, Sentimental Journey
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2000Review: 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: Medley (Gotta Know How To Dance / Hokey Pokey, Soft Shoe Song), Secrets, Medley (I'l the Last of the Red Hot Mamas / Nobody Knows What a Redhead Mama Can Do / You've Gotta See Mama Ev'ry Night), Auld Lang Syne, Medley (Alabamy Bound / Alabama Jubilee), (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over, I Just Can't Wait To Be King, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, Kiss Me One More Time, Medley (I'm Gonna Follow the Boys / Goodbye Broadway / Over There), Medley (There'll Be Some Changes Made / I Used To Love You But It's All Over Now), Sweet Adeline, Medley (Mama's Gone Goodbye / Lies / Just Because ), Daddy I'm Saying Goodbye, Medley (Roll On, Mississippi, Roll On / On the Mississippi), Sing Me That Song Once Again, Redhead Mama, Who'll Be the Next Ones to Cry Over You, Medley (Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home / Angry), Original Dixieland One Step, Floatin' Down to Cotton Town, The Church Bells Are Ringing For Mary, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, My Honey's Lovin' Arms
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2001Review: 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: Bandstand In Central Park, Strike Up The Band, Sweet Adeline, Over The Rainbow, When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob Bobbin' Along, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, Banjo's Back In Town, You Are My Sunshine, No One Loves You Any Better Than Your M-A-double-M-Y, Who'll Take My Place When I'm Gone, The Joint Is Jumpin, Old Pal, When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam', Deed I Do, Auld Land Syne, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, Brokenhearted (Here Am I), My Honey's Lovin' Arms, (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over, For All We Know, Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With Dixie Melody, Pal Of My Cradle Days, McNamara's Band/Great Day For The Irish Medley, That Tumble Down Shack In Athlone, There Goes My Heart, South Rampart Street Parade
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2002Review: 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: How Many Hearts Have You Broken, Here I Am, Brokenhearted, Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home, I Miss Mother Most of All, How Many Hearts Have You Broken With Those Big beautiful Eyes, There Goes My Heart, I Never Meant To Fall In Love, Original Dixieland One-Step, For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne, I'm the Last of the Red Hot Mamas, When I Lost You, They Never Told Me, It's Time to Sing Sweet Adeline Again, Crying Myself to Sleep, The Joint is Jumpin, Roses of Yesterday, If You Love Me, Really Love Me, Ballin' the Jack, What'll I Do?, Roll On Mississippi, Roll On / Mississippi Medley, Daddy, I'm Saying Goodbye, How's Every Little Thing in Dixie / Look Me Up When You're in Dixie / So Long Dearie Medley, Waiting for the Robert E. Lee / All Aboard the Boat for Dixie Medley, Once Upon a Time, If You Had All the World and Its Gold, Gold Minin' Gang
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2003Review: 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: When the Red, Red Robin Goes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along, For All We Know, Danny Boy, It's A Sin To Tell A Lie, The Banjo's Back in Town, My Buddy, Runnin' Wild, The Joint Is Jumpin', Crying Myself To Sleep, When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam', I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again, What'll I Do?, At the Codfish Ball, I'm Alabamy Bound, Over the Rainbow, We're Off to See the Wizard, A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley, Please Don't Talk About Me, (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over, My Honey's Lovin' Arms, (Here Am I) BrokenheartedGraham, I Never Knew, How Many Hearts Have You Broken?, If I Give My Heart To You, MY Melancholy Baby, Lulu's Back in Town
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2005Review: 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! Songlist: At A Georgia Camp Meeting, The Masquerade Is Over, If I Give My Heart To You, No No Nora, You Keep Coming Back Like A Song, How Many Hearts Have You Broken, Brokenhearted, After My Laughter Came Tears, Auld Lang Syne, Climb Every Mountain, Charleston, The Joint Is Jumpin', If The Rest Of The World Don't Want You, Mistakes, I'll Never Say Never Again, Runnin Wild, From The First Hello To The Last Goodbye, How Deep Is The Ocean, Once Upon a Time, Original Dixieland One, What'll I Do, If You Love Me, Really Love Me, Swanee, There'll Be Some Changes Made, Going, Going, Gone
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2006Review: 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. Songlist: The Joint Is Jumpin', If I Ruled The World, My Buddy, Alabamy Bound, Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone, At Last, If I Had My Life To Live Over, Toot Toot Tootsie, Young And Foolish, You Keep Coming Back Like A Song, What'll I Do, Roll On Mississippi Roll, Daddy Say Goodbye, I Will Love You Till The End Of Time, I Used To Call Him Baby, My Romance - Skyline, Do You Ever Think Of Me, Down Yonder, Once Upon a Time, Time After Time, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Yes Sir, That's My Baby, I'm Alone Because I Love You, Nobody's Baby
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2007Review: The 61st Annual Sweet Adelines International 2007 Convention and Competition took place in Calgary, Saskatchewan, and this wonderful live CD gives us a generous helping of the colorful chorus competition. One only has to glance at the photos of the top ten finishers in the sparse liner notes to get a taste of the color and excitement of this event. Anaheim, CA's Harborlites Chorus took the gold, Pride of Baltimore 2nd, Lions Gate Chorus from Vancouver, BC, Coastline Show Chorus from Providence, RI 4th, and Kansas City Chorus took 5th place. Harborlites has four winners here, "My Honey's Lovin' Arms," "A Bundle of Old Love Letters," "When Day Is Done" and "Sweet Georgia Brown;" the 2nd through 4th place finishers have 3 songs each, and the 6th through 10th place winners, which include the Toast of Tampa Show Chorus, Greater Nassau Chorus, Mountain Jubilee Chorus, Christchurch City Chorus from New Zealand, and the Choral-Aires Chorus, all have 2 tunes each. A powerful, richly harmonic, touching collection of Sweet Adelines' best! Songlist: As Long As I'm Singing, All Aboard For Dixie, I Will Love You Till The End Of Time, Once Upon a Time, The Joint Is Jumping, Medley: Angry, There Goes My Heart, The Rhythm Of Life, The End Of The Road, Goodbye World Goodbye, After You've Gone, My Honey's Lovin' Arms, (Here Am I) Brokenhearted, Tips, Help Is On The Way, Pick A Little, Ice Cream, Marion, Till There Was You, Lida Rose, Seventy Six Trombones, Medley: William Tell Overture, Darktown Strutter's Ball, Something's Coming, Look Me Up At The Convention, Barbershop Convention, Hooked On Classics Medley, Medley: How Many Hearts Have You Broken?, Canadian Man, Born To Be Wild, and more
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2008Review: 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! Songlist: If You Love Me, Really Love Me, When The Red, Red Robin Goes Bob Bobbin Along, Harmony, This Is The Moment, Medley: Smile, Darn Ya , Smile, Jericho, What'll I Do, Medley: Five Minutes More, Medley: Oh You Beautiful Doll, Will It Be Me This Time?, Medley: Gotta Dance, Little Lady Make Believe, Everybody Step, I Hope You Dance, Medley: Old Time Rock and Roll, Medley: We Love The Pirate Life, If You Had All the World and It's Gold, Beer Barell Polka, When The Red, Red Robin Goes Bob Bobbin' Along
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2009Review: The holy grail in the women's barbershop world is to be there at the International Chorus Finals at the Annual Sweet Adelines Convention, and this recording takes us there-to the 63rd Annual 2009 Nashville Chorus Finalists competition! Fourteen groups are included this year, besides the Gold, Silver and Bronze medalists and 4th through 10th place finishers, the top two choruses in Division AA, Dublin OH's Scioto Valley Chorus and Little Rock AK's Top of the Rock Chorus; and the top two choruses in Division A, Idaho Falls A Cappella Chorus and Manchester, CN's Millenium Magic Chorus; are included. Richardson, Texas-based Gold winner Rich-Tone Chorus has 4 tunes, including "Yes Sir That's My Baby" and "I'll Never Stop Loving You;" Vancouver, BC-based Silver winners Lions Gate Chorus has 3 songs, including "Time After Time;" and Louisville, Kentucky-based Bronze winners Pride of Kentucky Chorus have 3, including "Once Upon A Time." The 4th through 10th finishers are New York's Greater Nassau Chorus, Colorado's Velvet Hills Chorus, Ohio's Gem City Chorus, Rhode Island's Coastline Show Chorus, Missouri's Kansas City Chorus, Florida's Toast of Tampa Show Chorus and Utah's Mountain Jubilee Chorus. A powerful, generous collection from Sweet Adelines' Best Choruses! Songlist: Laughing On The Outside, If I Give My Heart To You, After You've Gone/ There'll Be Some Changes Made/ Who's Sorry Now?, At Last, If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts, I Love Jazz/ Take Me To The Land Of Jazz, From The First Hello To The Last Goodbye, Lulu's Back In Town, So Long Mother, Kiss Your Boy Goodbye, I Love A Piano, My Mommy's Still Singing Her Song, South Rampart Street Parade, The Perfect Barbershop Song, Young and Foolish, I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody/Get Me To The Church On Time, Swanee, Once Upon a Time, No, No, Nora, If I Had My Way, When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabama, Time After Time, The Old Piano Roll Blues, I'll Never Stop Loving You, Yes Sir, That's My Baby, Powder Your Face With Sunshine/ Smile, Dam Ya, Smile, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2010Review: The competition was tough at the 2010 competition held in Seattle and the ladies were in full voice. The judge's finally decided on the Scottsdale Chorus as winners of the coveted gold medal with the Harborlites taking Silver and North Metro won silver. This is another wonderful collection for all fans of Sweet Adeline singing. Songlist: The Joint is Jumpin', Time After Time, Sonny Boy, Waitin' For The Robert E. Lee, If I Give My Heart to You, When The Red, Red Robin, Yesterday I Heard The Rain, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Five Minutes More, Sweet Adeline, If I Loved You, Goodbye Broadway, If You Love Me Really Love Me, If I Had My Way, Ain't She (He) Sweet, Over The Rainbow, Its A Great Day for the Irish, Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Rah, Ring Ring the Banjo, A Bundle of Old Love Letters, Sweet Georgia Brown, Danny Boy, All Aboard for Dixieland, What'll I Do?, How Deep Is The Ocean?, Put Your Arms Around Me
Sweet Adelines : Top Choruses 2011Review: It was another great year of top notch harmony singing at the International Competition held this year in Houston. The Melodeers took the gold, Ronninge Chorus (from Sweden) was second and Lions Gate Chorus (from Canada) won bronze. Songlist: At Last, Toot, Toot, Tootsie, My Foolish Heart, When You Wish Upon A Star, I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody, All The Way, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, Once Upon a Time, No, No, Norman, He Was There, Lulu's Back In Town, A Bundle of Old Love Letters, Pal Of My Cradle Days, I Love Jazz, If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts, Time After Time, When That Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam, The Way You Look Tonight, My Honey's Lovin' Arms, When I Fall In Love, I Got Rhythm, I'm Looking At The World Through Rose Colored Glasses, Love Letters Straight From Your Heart, In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning, You Must've Been a Beautiful Baby
Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2000Review: 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. Songlist: Original Dixieland One Step, Secrets, Take Another Guess, Beside An Open Fireplace, Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Kiss Me One More Time, Goody Goody, Medley (I'm in Love Again / Them There Eyes), Medley (Oh How I Miss You Tonight / When I Lost You), When the Red, Red Robin Goes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along, Little Lady Make Believe, Medley (Two Tickets to Georgia / Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia), If I Were the Only Girl in the World, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, The Bandstand In Central Park, When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam', For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne, You Better Keep Babyin' Baby, Mistakes, Last Night On the Back Porch, What'll I Do?, Flirty Eyes, Medley (How Many Hearts Have You Broken? / Them There Eyes), If You Love Me, Really Love Me, Heart of A Clown, Nobody Knows What A Redhead Mama Can Do
Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2001Review: 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: Original Dixieland One Step, Secrets, If You Love Me (Really Love Me), Lulu's Back In Town, I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody/You Were Meant For Me Medley, My Melancholy Baby, Jazz Baby, (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over, You're In Wrong With the Right Baby, Who's Sorry Now, If I Give My Heart To You, It's A Sin To Tell A Lie, Pal Of My Cradle Days, Roses Of Yesterday, When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam', The Bandstand In Central Park, Walkin' With My Sweetness, What'll I Do, Flirty Eyes, Kiss Me One More Time, Angry/Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home, A Tree In The Meadow, Two Tickets To Georgia/Sentimental Gentlemen From Georgia Medley, Little Lady Make Believe, Love Me And The World is Mine, I Love To Hear That Barbershop Style
Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2002Review: 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: Two Tickets To Georgie / Sentimental Gentleman, If I Give My Heart to You, Red Hot, Crying Myself To Sleep, You're in the Wrong With the Right Baby / How Come You Do Me Like You Do Mefley, Mistakes, Little Man, You've Had a Busy Day, World, Here I Am, When the Red, Red Robin Goes Bob Bobbin' Along, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, Lulu's Back in Town, If You Love Me, Really Love Me, I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again, Roses of Yesterday, Ya Gotta Know How to Love / I Can't Give You Anything But Love, The Bandstand in Central Park, Swanee, My Melancholy baby, I Didn't Mean to Fall in Love, Kiss Me One More Time, Angry / Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home, A Tree in the Meadow, Walkin' With My Sweetness, What'll I Do?, (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade is Over, Last Night on the Back Porch
Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2003Review: 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! Songlist: I'm All Bound 'Round With the Mason Dixon, My Buddy, Each Time I Fall in Love, (Oh Suzanna) Dust Off That Old Piana, Original Dixieland Onestep, You Are My Sunshine, The Old Piano Roll Blues, Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day, Two Tickets To Georgia, Once Upon a Time, If I Give My Heart To You, I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again, If You Love Me (Really Love Me), I'd Give A Million Tomorrows, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, Roses of Yesterday, When the Red, Red, Robin Goes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along, Oh How I Miss You Tonight, Don't Tell Me The Same Things Over Again, If We Cant' Be the Same Old Sweethearts, I Only Have Eyes for You, My Melancholy Baby, Toot Toot Tootsie, I Will Love You Til' the End of Time!, A Tree in the Meadow, Angry
Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2004Review: 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! Songlist: The Old Piano Roll Blues, You Are My Sunshine, Medley: I Told Them All About You, Friend; You Dear, Fain & Freed, I'm Gonna Lock My Heart, One Upon A Time, Red Head, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, I'm Alone Because I Love You, Yes Sir, That's My Baby, Red Hot, If I Give My Heart To You, I'll Never Say "Never Again", Always, Medley: Why Don't You Fall In Love With Me; Undecided, If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts, Medley: How Many Hearts Have You Broken; Them There Eyes, If I Were The Only Girl In The World, When The Red, Red Robin Goes Bob, Bobbin' Along, Who'll Take My Place When I'm Gone, Medley: Ya Gotta Know How To Love; I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Roses Of Yesterday, When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam', No, No Nora, How Deep Is The Ocean, Because of You, You Turned The Tables On Me
Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2005Review: 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. Songlist: The Jazz Me Blues, A Nightingale Sang, How Deep Is The Ocean, I'm Sittin' On The Top Of The World, Roses Of Yesterday, Yes Sir, That's My Baby, I Never Meant To Fall In Fall, Over The Rainbow, Taking A Chance On Love, If I Had My Way, My Honey's Lovin' Arms, What'll I Do, Tears For Souvenirs, When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam', Oh How I Miss You Tonight, Kiss Me One More Time, Who'll Take My Place When I'm Gone, If I Were The Only Girl In The World, If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts, My Foolish Heart, All Bound Round
Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2006Review: 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! Songlist: Side By Side, Young And Foolish, What'll I Do, That's My Weakness, I Had Someone Else Before I Had You, At Last, Forgive Me, Changes Medley, Smile Medley, How Deep Is The Ocean, Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart, If You Love Me, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Taking A Chance On Love, Over The Rainbow, With Plenty Of Money And You, Roses Of Yesterday, Love Medley, There Goes My Heart, I'm Alone Because I Love You, Two Tickets To Georgia, Kiss Me One More Time, I Love Jazz, If You Wee The Only Girl In The World, Who'll Take My Place When I'm Gone, When The Red Robin Comes Bob Bobbin Along
Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2007Review: 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! Songlist: Forgive Me, Changes Medley: There'll Be Some Changes Made, Tired Of Me, After My Laughter Came Tears, You Turned The Tables On Me, Young and Foolish, Love Medley: I Can't Give You Anything But Love, If You Love Me Really Love Me, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, Johnny Medley: Johnny's In Town, At Last, It's The Girl, Roses Of Yesterday, Love Medley: I Can't Give You Anything But Love, It's You, I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling, There Goes My Heart, Flirty Eyes, My Mother's Eyes, Money Medley: With Plenty Of Money and You, How Deep Is The Ocean?, Taking A Chance On Love, Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey, I'm Alone Because I Love You, How Many Hearts Have You Broken?
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Sweet Adelines : Top Quartets 2008Review: 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! Songlist: So Long, Dearie, You Can't Go On Forever Breaking My Heart, You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, Floatin' Down to Cotton Town, All The Way, Don't Break the Heart That Loves You, Zing Went the Strings of My Heart, If You Love Me, Really Love Me, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, Roses of Yesterday, It's The Girl, I Had the Craziest Dream, Young and Foolish, Listen To That Dixie Band, Lonesomest Girl In Town, If I Only Had A Brain, Flirty Eyes, There Goes My Heart, Taking A Chance On Love, Over The Rainbow, Medley: With Plenty of Money and You/We're In The Money, Medley: I Can't Give You Anything But Love, It's You, Pal Of My Cradle Days, Yes Sir, That's My Baby |
