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| | And Other Bits of Material | | | Music Artist : | | Paper Lace | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Repertoire | | Release Date : | | 2003-09-12 | | Store Price : | | $21.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $26.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Billy, Don't Be a Hero
2. Hitchin' a Ride '74
3. I Did What I Did for Maria
4. Mary in the Morning
5. Sealed With a Kiss
6. Bye Bye Blues
7. Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
8. Night Chicago Died
9. Love Song
10. Dreams Are Ten a Penny
11. Love, You're a Long Time Coming
12. Cheek to Cheek
13. Celia [*]
14. Can I Get It When You Want It [*]
15. Black Eyed Boys [*]
16. Jean [*]
17. So What If I Am [*]
18. Himalayan Lullaby [*]
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 The Night "The Music" Died
Submitted on: 2008-07-12 |
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For everyone, there is always a fond felt memory. And music has always been the one constant to supply that. As a kid, there was music that not only served as entertainment value, but became a consciousness. In the days of the 8-track (feel free to Google on what that is) I've owned a prize possession of music that would continually repeat in my heart and mind. And that was the self debut album of "Paperlace." A mix of originals and remakes, it is one of those albums I couldn't forget. But, in the late 70's through the mid 80's it seemed to be long forgotten. The band was always a mystery to me as I had the 8-track and no information on the who, what, when, where, and how. When CD's came in the late 80's, this album couldn't be found. All I had was the 8-track. But I held on it tightly and in 2003 finally the music was released on a great CD. From the familiar songs of "Billy, Don't Be a Hero," and "The Night Chicago Died," a collection of other songs continue to reverberate. From renditions of "Hitchin' A Ride," "Sealed With a Kiss," "Cheek To Cheek," and "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen," to "Love - You're A Long Time Coming," "Black Eyed Boys" and "Dreams Are Ten A Penny," brings back the fond memories of a young child. Even after 30 years, the songs sound a bit dated, but that is it's charm. And it's what made music from the 70's so powerful. Even with the multitude of talents today, the present day music doesn't have the one thing that will keep it alive. It's a soul. I feel sorry for kids today, but hopefully proud parents will expose their children to the glory days of pop hit culture. The release of this CD is testimony to that.
It's certainly been a long time coming. |
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 Kitschy, Camp, and Totally Dear
Submitted on: 2007-09-30 |
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| I vaguely remember hearing a couple of the songs on this album when I was a very small girl, but wasn't completely familiar with Paper Lace until a friend drew my attention to them recently. Listening to this CD is like being taken in a time capsule back to 1973: a time when HR Pufnstuf rocked my socks, a time where I wore my kneehigh rainboots around the house because I wanted Go-Go Boots so badly, a time when wax lips and candy cigarettes still cost under ten cents. This album represents a more innocent time in some ways, a more daring one in others. If you, too, want to be transported back in time this way, then do yourself a favor and get this CD. |
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Bringing back memories
Submitted on: 2007-09-10 |
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| This cd covers all the Paper Lace songs I remember as a kid on my old 8-track. It brings back alot of good memories, and I am so glad I found it! |
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Bonus Tracks
Submitted on: 2007-07-27 |
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| Only 2 years old when Paper Lace repeated their UK success with a Number 1 single in the colonies, I have quite a different perspective on this CD reissue. KUDOS to the producers, who have finally made the B-side of 'The Night Chicago Died', a seemingly-Beatles/Badfinger inspired track called 'Can You Get It When You Want It?' available to those of you who didn't swipe your older sister's copy of the 45. Omitted from the LP release in 1974, It's about time it was available again. I was 10 years old before I realized that 'Can You Get It' wasn't the A-side. Along with the other tracks (the Superior original of 'Billy, Don't Be A Hero' to name but one), this collection is a must for Retro Brit-Pop fans! |
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Flattering
Submitted on: 2006-10-30 |
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I must thank your reviewers for the flattering comments they made about my production of this Paper Lace record. One point, however - Debra A.Barton kindly rated this version of 'Billy, Don't Be A Hero' as 'better than the original.' Actually, Debra, it WAS the original - Bo Donaldon And The Heywoods covered this British hit (which I also wrote with Peter Callander) after our Paper Lace record went to No.1 in the UK. Bo Donaldson took his version to No.1 in the USA, and - as a writer - I was unable to feel too sad about that, although Paper Lace were not happy to have been covered in this way. Nevertheless, 'The Night Chicago Died', which I also wrote and produced, was released in America three months later and this time finally gave Paper Lace their well-deserved US No.1.
I'm pleased you enjoyed the album. |
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