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| 1. Kiss And Say Goodbye (Remastered) | |||
| 2. My Town (Remastered) | |||
| 3. Blues In D (Remastered) | |||
| 4. Heart Like A Wheel (Remastered) | |||
| 5. Foolish You (Remastered) | |||
| 6. (Talk To Me Of) Mendocino [Remastered] | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Dancer With Bruised Knees (Remastered) | |||
| 2. Southern Boys (Remastered) | |||
| 3. No Biscuit Blues (Remastered) | |||
| 4. First Born (Remastered) | |||
| 5. Blanche Comme La Neige (Remastered) | |||
| 6. Perrine Était Servante (Remastered) | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. The Work Song | |||
| 2. Come Back Baby | |||
| 3. Jigsaw Puzzle Of Life (1974 Version, Amigo Studios) | |||
| 4. Saratoga Summer Song | |||
| 5. Annie | |||
| 6. On My Way To Town | |||
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Product Description
3CD set. Digitally remastered in 2011! Collects their first two albums from 1976 and 1977, plus a BONUS 21-track disc of solo and duo demo's as well as unreleased songs. Collated by legendary producer Joe Boyd.
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The McGarrigles' eponymous first album from 1975 must rank as one of the finest debuts of all time, and the fact that 1977's follow-up "Dancer With Bruised Knees" was almost every bit its equal makes this an essential purchase for anyone not already smitten. Or for anyone seeking the improved audio quality of the remastered versions.
Pick a track, any track, and be converted.
The extras on the third disc - largely a collection of piano demos - whilst good on their own terms inevitably pale by comparison with the sparkling gems on the two remastered albums. Indeed, it seems like the label made a policy decision to empty out the whole cupboard, what with three versions in total of "Heart Like A Wheel" and three of "(Talk To Me Of) Mendocino" but none of the demos comes close to the beauty and pathos of the released versions.
Whilst unquestionably of historical and musical interest, the previously unreleased tracks aren't in the same league as those on the recent "Odditties" album. Notable among these, though, are "The Work Song", originally written for Maria Muldaur and included on her debut album, "Over The Hill" and "Oliver, Remember Me".
Kate & Anna recorded a third album, "Pronto Monto", for Warners in 1978. Whilst not quite scaling the same heights, it was nonetheless another very fine body of work. Mystifyingly, it has never been released on CD and so it's strange, if not downright perverse, that Nonesuch have passed up an ideal opportunity of righting that particular wrong. Unless, of course, they have other plans for it.
After that, the McGarrigles went on to record for other labels (including producer Joe Boyd's own Hannibal imprint). One day, someone will release a comprehensive "Best Of" collection spanning their entire career, but in the meantime these first two releases could reasonably stake a claim to that monicker all for themselves. Sublime.
Pick a track, any track, and be converted.
The extras on the third disc - largely a collection of piano demos - whilst good on their own terms inevitably pale by comparison with the sparkling gems on the two remastered albums. Indeed, it seems like the label made a policy decision to empty out the whole cupboard, what with three versions in total of "Heart Like A Wheel" and three of "(Talk To Me Of) Mendocino" but none of the demos comes close to the beauty and pathos of the released versions.
Whilst unquestionably of historical and musical interest, the previously unreleased tracks aren't in the same league as those on the recent "Odditties" album. Notable among these, though, are "The Work Song", originally written for Maria Muldaur and included on her debut album, "Over The Hill" and "Oliver, Remember Me".
Kate & Anna recorded a third album, "Pronto Monto", for Warners in 1978. Whilst not quite scaling the same heights, it was nonetheless another very fine body of work. Mystifyingly, it has never been released on CD and so it's strange, if not downright perverse, that Nonesuch have passed up an ideal opportunity of righting that particular wrong. Unless, of course, they have other plans for it.
After that, the McGarrigles went on to record for other labels (including producer Joe Boyd's own Hannibal imprint). One day, someone will release a comprehensive "Best Of" collection spanning their entire career, but in the meantime these first two releases could reasonably stake a claim to that monicker all for themselves. Sublime.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is just a treasure and you shouldn't hesitate to buy it.
The third disc of demo's is, in my opinion, breathtaking. The performances are every bit the equal of (and in some cases perhaps even better than) the ones eventually committed to vinyl all those years ago. AND there are several absolutely glorious things there that have never been heard elsewhere: Kate's "Saratoga Summer Song", Chaim Tannenbaum's "Annie" and a great Loudon Wainwright song, "Over the Hill" among them.
There are two stunning takes, recorded three years apart, of "Talk to Me of Mendocino" - the first sees just Kate at the piano, singing with a wild edge in her voice that I don't hear in any other recording. In the second, Anna lays in the utterly thrilling harmony familiar to everyone who knows the first album. But everything here is sublime: best release of the year for certain.
The third disc of demo's is, in my opinion, breathtaking. The performances are every bit the equal of (and in some cases perhaps even better than) the ones eventually committed to vinyl all those years ago. AND there are several absolutely glorious things there that have never been heard elsewhere: Kate's "Saratoga Summer Song", Chaim Tannenbaum's "Annie" and a great Loudon Wainwright song, "Over the Hill" among them.
There are two stunning takes, recorded three years apart, of "Talk to Me of Mendocino" - the first sees just Kate at the piano, singing with a wild edge in her voice that I don't hear in any other recording. In the second, Anna lays in the utterly thrilling harmony familiar to everyone who knows the first album. But everything here is sublime: best release of the year for certain.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This box set is a rare delight. I have been familiar with Kate and Anna's work since 1975 and their first two albums have been constant and much loved companions. The idea of getting the demo tapes was exciting, but I was unprepared for their excellence. The third CD on previously unreleased work is awesome and Kate and Anna at the top of their game. There are songs here that are unfamiliar and one has to ask why work of this quality was cast aside. I wasn't expecting to find much of interest in the first two remastered CDs, I was so wrong. These works have been remastered by Joe Boyd. The clarity is wonderful. I am hearing things for the first time in 36 years. Thanks Anna and the family for this project. Everthing about it is perfect. I hope it sells well enough to inspire more releases and more demo recordings ... 'Cool River' and '(Land of the) Shining Birch Tree' are still hidden in a vault. The acclaim this duo deserve is long overdue!
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MEMORIES...................
I bought this compilation for the third C.D. which has demos of the songs from the original albums. These are fascinating as the sisters slow down or speed up the tempos (TEMPI ? Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jacques
harmony magic
Brilliant songs that lift the spirit.The sisters should have had far more recognition and plaudits.Check out the other albums and wallow!
Published 5 months ago by Peter Cripps
tell my sister - wonderful experience
Was a great buy. Did not know the sisters before but they made a wonderful performance on these 3 discs. Read more
Published 5 months ago by jan roodnat,nieuw lekkerland,holland
Utterly beautiful
It is nothing short of a crime that this beautiful music was somehow hidden from the most of us, save for the lucky connoisseurs. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Pink Robert
A darn good listen
Two of their best albums plus a cd of the bonus tracks-wow what a great asset to anyone's cd collection. Read more
Published 11 months ago by R. M. Baker
tell my sister cd
one of the best cds i have heard for avery long time nothing better to unwind to after a hard days work and sets you up for another day what ever you do is to listen to this cd and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by bluefluke51
Tell My Sister - Wonderful Retrospective of the McGarrigles
This is a wonderful collection of Kate & Anna McGarrigle from the 1970's when I saw them perform live with their band at the Cambridge Corn exchange shortly after their first TV... Read more
Published 11 months ago by JDAllison
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