Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Pop Editor, Rickey Wright FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Word for Word: Linda Ronstadt * New and Notable: Eurythmics, Bryan Ferry, Everything but the Girl, Paula Cole, Matthew Sweet, and Freddy Cole * Free Digital Download: Sarah McLachlan * Bernstein on Broadway * Rewind: Michael Jackson * Amazon.com Presents the Best of the Century WORD FOR WORD: LINDA RONSTADT ***************************** "Up until the day my dad died... I think he was singing 24 hours before he died. I mean, he would start singing right in the middle of the dinner table. We weren't allowed to bring books or the newspaper to the table, but we were allowed to sing if we wanted to. We just weren't allowed to sing with our mouth full." --Linda Ronstadt Read more of Amazon.com's interview with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=ts/feature/3106 NEW AND NOTABLE *************** "Peace" Eurythmics http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001T3GA/entertainmentsit In one of pop's most welcome reunions of late, the Eurythmics return with a strong new album. The best of "Peace" both recalls the duo's '80s classics ("Here Comes the Rain Again," "Would I Lie to You?") and brings their sound fully into 1999. "As Time Goes By" Bryan Ferry http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001ZSTJ/entertainmentsit Bryan Ferry's albums of covers have been wildly eclectic affairs--until now. "As Time Goes By" collects the former Roxy Music singer's versions of 15 pop standards, from the "Casablanca" theme song that supplies the title track to "September Song." "Temperamental" Everything but the Girl http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001QENY/entertainmentsit Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn again follow the electronic-based muse that fueled the hit "Missing" and the album "Walking Wounded." "Temperamental" is another deeply affecting fusion of club beats, pop sensibility, and highly personal lyrics. "Amen" Paula Cole http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001P4OQ/entertainmentsit After the seemingly years-long success of her 1996 "This Fire," Paula Cole returns with "Amen," her third album. Marked by the increased presence of her road band and socially conscious lyrics, it's a sonic leap forward for the million-selling singer-songwriter. "In Reverse" Matthew Sweet http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001O2UZ/entertainmentsit The maker of the classic "Girlfriend" returns with his most ambitious album yet, one that nods toward the classic sounds of Phil Spector and mid-'60s Beach Boys while remaining thoroughly modern. It's a swell demonstration of Sweet's pop-rock gifts. "Le Grand Freddy: Freddy Cole Sings the Music of Michel Legrand" Freddy Cole http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K0XQ/entertainmentsit Nat's singer-pianist brother celebrates the songs of Michel Legrand ("The Windmills of Your Mind," "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?") on this jazz-wise recording. A restrained but emotionally truthful air pervades. FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: SARAH MCLACHLAN ************************************** Sarah McLachlan fans will surely rejoice at the bounty in the forthcoming superpacked DVD version of her bestselling live album, "Mirrorball." Two songs not included on the CD, "Plenty" and "Elsewhere," are available for download now, for free and exclusively at Amazon.com. Free Downloads We currently offer dozens of free digital downloads from major artists including the Eurythmics, Genesis, and the Buena Vista Social Club. Visit this exciting new section of our store. Free Downloads BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY ********************* Conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein was the consummate people's musician. He taught the gospel of classical music to the masses, and--with his Broadway output--he changed the way we viewed the genre. With his scores for "Wonderful Town," "On the Town," and "West Side Story," he forever altered how we look at the Big Apple. Amazon.com contributor Elisabeth Vincentelli examines Bernstein's Broadway career, the highlights and the lowlights. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=ts/feature/3726 REWIND: MICHAEL JACKSON *********************** "Off the Wall" Michael Jackson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000025F7/entertainmentsit Sure, "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" are great songs, but what could be a bigger thriller than Michael Jackson's 1979 classic "Off the Wall," which launched the then-20-year-old singer's solo career to new musical and commercial heights? Subsequent Jackson albums would end up selling even more records than this multiplatinum wonder, but "Off the Wall" provides much of his best work this side of "I Want You Back" and "The Love You Save." AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* As the century comes to a close, Amazon.com takes a look at the landmarks in books, music, and video of the past 100 years. Selected by our editors, our lists take you decade by decade from the turn of the century all the way to the end of the millennium. But don't just take our word for it; cast your vote for the best book, video, and CD in our best-of-the-millennium poll for your chance to win our customers' 300 favorite music, book, and video titles. Music of the century ****** Give the Perfect Gift, Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. Wish list Clueless as to what to get your Kentucky cousin for Christmas? Send him an e-Card and tell him to set up an Amazon.com Wish List so you can easily find and send him his heart's desire. Wish card ****** You'll find more great music, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's Pop Music section at Pop ******
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