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I am Japanese. I came USA in Dec.2008. When I started to live here , I always heared these music. So I like it.

Not one the better volumes in the series. Like volume 27 there isnt a good even blend/share of each genre. Has too much r&b hip hop and not enough pop rock alternative country etc. Cover is better thn 27 and 28.

I bought this cd for my teenage son and he absolutely loves it. although there is one song that I feel is inappropriate but other than that it is a really good cd

I bought this one because ALL of the songs are ones I have heard on the radio. I think it's an excellent compilation of popular music, without relying too heavily on one genre. At least have these songs are still getting air time. I would much rather buy a compilation like this than commit to specific albums, where I might only like three or four of the songs. With Now 29, I like all but a couple of the tracks. NOW That's What I Call Music! 30 is another good mix, and I'm looking forward to Now, Vol. 31. I think the producers are finally listening to the fans.

I should have reviewed the songlist better before I made this purchase. Some of the songs are great and others are just ones I hit the skip button on. The "Now 30..." is much better to own.

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I quite agree that this is a marvelous performance. At this price it is a steal. However, with due respect to other reviewers, you simply cannot understand much of this recording without a libretto. That is easily remedied. As of 01/2010, you may download a copyright free vocal score version from [...]. Set the search for Canadian Librairies, Medelssohn Elijah. This version includes every word on the recording, is easily followed, and can be quickly indexed to the cues provided in the EMI booklet. Characters are indicated, choral pieces are included, and a simple piano/vocal score provided for the major solo and choral parts. After ten or fifteen minutes work, you have a lovely alternative to A) buying an expensive set with a libretto, or B) doing without. For those wondering about an English version of a German composer's work, Mendelssohn was completely fluent in English. He conducted the actual premier of Elijah in English. You have the composer's imprimatur for the English version. As a warning: I have found that searching for a libretto or lyrics for classical pieces is very dangerous. At least half of the search results Google or Yahoo returns are linked to what some of us might consider virus/trojan/malware sites. I have found some really nasty infestations out there. Do be careful. I strongly suggest use of something like Mc Afee's SiteAdvisor or its equivalent. With Mc Afee, never ever click on even a grey (unverified site) link. Use only green links. Best wishes. Enjoy!

Quite simply, this is a towering masterwork, first on a performance level; a great orchestra, a truly great conductor (I heard him conduct again recently here in Cincinnati---and he is still great--over 40 years after this recording was made), as well as several of the most magnificent voices of the 20th century---all at their respective peaks. In addition folks, it is ultimate realization of both the art and science of the grammophone--this is analog recording high-art. The Fruhbeck de Burgos recording of Elijah will never be surpassed---ever---because musicians are rarely trained in this era to aspire to the level of greatness that one hears on this disc.----Just buy it---and it will never leave you!!

I was so pleased to come across the CD release of this old recording. I have a CD of a cassette tape of a reel-to-reel tape from the 60s and it's my standard. This recording finds all of these magnificent singers at their best, and Mme. Jones is here sans wobble which accompanies her later in her career. My only regret is M. Fischer-Dieskau. His singing is lovely as ever, if a bit too lovely for the music, but one misses a real bass (or bass/baritone) in this role. The chorus and conducting are fine. What I love about this recording is the straight-forward playing and singing which this chestnut needs. A more recent Elijah with Bryn Terfel and Renée Fleming is unfortunately marred by someone's idea of "drama" (I guess the conductor, Paul Daniel). On this terrible version, the chorus yells and "emotes" and goes way over the top, as do the soloists. Elijah is not grand opera, Mr. Daniels. In any case, if you want a standard, most excellent version of Elijah, I highly recommend this recording.

Cette version d'Elijah, malgré son âge, est vraiment extraordinaire. Fisher-Dieskau en est sûrement pour quelque chose...

The CD Box Set arrived in perfect condition and securely wrapped. I am extremely appreciative for finding such a great deal on a stellar product.

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Track listing 1. Baby Come Back - Pato Baton (with Robin & Ali Campbell) 2. Hey Now (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun) - Cyndi Lauper 3. Baby I Love Your Way - Big Mountain 4. Sure - Take That 5. Sweetness - Michelle Gayle 6. Saturday Night - Whigfield 7. Another Night - Real McCoy, The, (& Mc Sar) 8. Rhythm Of The Night - Corona 9. True Faith '94 - New Order 10. Right Beside You - Sophie B. Hawkins 11. Stay (I Missed You) - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories 12. 7 Seconds - Youssou N'Dour (Featuring Neneh Cherry) 13. Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm - Crash Test Dummies 14. We Have All The Time In The World - Louis Armstrong 15. Know By Now - Robert Palmer 16. What's The Frequency, Kenneth? - REM 17. Cigarettes & Alcohol - Oasis 18. Love Is Strong - Rolling Stones 19. Zombie - The Cranberries 1. Around The World - East 17 2. Compliments On Your Kiss - Red Dragon (featuring Brian and Tony Gold) 3. Gal Wine - Chaka Demus & Pliers 4. She's Got That Vibe - R. Kelly 5. Midnight At The Oasis - Brand New Heavies 6. Stars - China Black 7. What's Going On - Music Relief 8. Power Of Love, The - Celine Dion 9. Confide In Me - Kylie Minogue 10. Sly - Massive Attack 11. So Good - Eternal 12. Can You Feel It? - Ultimate KAOS 13. Some Girls - Reel 2 Real featuring The Mad Stuntman 14. Incredible - M Beat featuring General Levy 15. Trouble - Shampoo 16. Parklife - Blur 17. I Love Saturday - Erasure 18. When Do I Get To Sing "My Way" - Sparks 19. I Want The World - Two Third3