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MEXICANA(Some good Latin-flavored music)
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Western Wall: The Tucson SessionsWestern Wall: The Tucson Sessions by Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris
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ACROSS THE BORDER. Beautiful arrangement of a so-so Springsteen composition features Linda with harmonies by Emmylou Harris. Seems to on forever, but that's okay by me.
Havana MoonHavana Moon by Carlos Santana
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THEY ALL WENT TO MEXICO with guest vocalist Willie Nelson. A real pick-me-up.
Viva Forever CD 1/SingleViva Forever CD 1/Single by Spice Girls
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What a beautiful surprise from THIS group!!!
Roger Whittaker: Best Loved Ballads (2 Disc Set)Roger Whittaker: Best Loved Ballads (2 Disc Set) by Roger Whittaker
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VAYA CON DIOS. By far the most gorgeous version I know of this classic.
Don Williams - Greatest Country HitsDon Williams - Greatest Country Hits by Don Williams
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SENORITA
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by Laura Branigan
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SPANISH EDDIE. Love those castanets.
The Doctor - Original Motion Picture SoundtrackThe Doctor - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Thomas Nöla et son Orchestre
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STRANGE ANGELS. Love those castanets.
Sylvia - Greatest HitsSylvia - Greatest Hits by Sylvia
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MATADOR
GorillaGorilla by James Taylor
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MEXICO
Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the WindCry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind by Linda Ronstadt
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ADIOS. Sweet break-up song written by Jimmy Webb.
Red Headed StrangerRed Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
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CAN I SLEEP IN YOUR ARMS?. New lyrics(by Hugh Cochran) and Mexican flavored Willie guitar licks added to the tune of Red River Valley. Also BANDERA, a good guitar number.
Picture in a FramePicture in a Frame by Kimmie Rhodes
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CONTRABANDISTAS. Only border tune on a fabulous CD of duets with Willie Nelson. This CD could make you a fan of both artists if you aren't already. Some other fine CDs of Kimmie have music with Mexican atmosphere(especially WINDBLOWN), as does some of Willie's guitar work on this CD.
The Lonely BullThe Lonely Bull by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass
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The first 6 of this instrumental group's albums were excellent. The next 5 were : Volume 2, South of the Border, Whipped Cream, Going Places, and What Now My Love.
Best of the Baja Marimba BandBest of the Baja Marimba Band by Baja Marimba Band
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This group's first 4 albums were excellent. Some of the same musicians of the Tijuana Brass played on these albums, I think. This CD is not their best. The first four were: Baja Marimba Band, BMB Strikes Again, Comin'In The Side Door, and For Animals Only. Prob only available on vinyl.
Marc AnthonyMarc Anthony by Marc Anthony
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Three songs especially: YOU SANG TO ME and I NEED TO KNOW are from this CD. I NEED YOU is from Marc's CD 'MENDED'.
What a Wonderful WorldWhat a Wonderful World by Willie Nelson
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SOUTH OF THE BORDER, and BLUE SPANISH EYES(duet with Julio Iglesias).
ABBA - Gold: Greatest HitsABBA - Gold: Greatest Hits by ABBA
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FERNANDO
Meet Me In Margaritaville: The Ultimate CollectionMeet Me In Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection by Jimmy Buffett
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MARGARITAVILLE. Amusing hit song. First heard it in a parking lot where I wouldn't get out of the car till it was over.
The Best of MeThe Best of Me by Bryan Adams
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HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN? from the soundtrack of Don Juan Demarco.
San Antonio RoseSan Antonio Rose by Willie Nelson & Ray Price
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Title song with Willie Nelson and Ray Price.
SpiritSpirit by John Denver
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SAN ANTONIO ROSE
Words We Can Dance ToWords We Can Dance To by Steve Goodman
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BANANA REPUBLIC
All the Pretty Horses (2001 Film)All the Pretty Horses (2001 Film)
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Very enjoyable Mexican soundtrack includes the fine song FAR AWAY by Marty Stuart(which is the only NON-Mexican tune on the CD.
The Road to El DoradoThe Road to El Dorado
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Side one is Elton vocals. Side Two is very enjoyable Mexican instrumentals
I Spy, Vol.5 No.10I Spy, Vol.5 No.10
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Haven't heard this CD. I have original vinyl soundtrack LP. The ethnic/jazz/pop music of this series was one of its appeals. The Mexicali ones here limited to AWAY WE GO TO MEXICO and several cuts from the episode MAINLY ON THE PLAINS.
Pancho & LeftyPancho & Lefty by Merle Haggard
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Title song
Luxury LinerLuxury Liner by Emmylou Harris
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PANCHO AND LEFTY
Seashores of Old MexicoSeashores of Old Mexico by Merle Haggard
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Title song. I'll use this space to recommend a song on Waylon Jennings' vinyl LP 'Sweet Mother Texas' called HANGING ON(set in Santa Fe, NEW Mexico). Not available on CD unfortunately.
Sinatra & CompanySinatra & Company by Frank Sinatra
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Sinatra sings 7 good compositions of Antonio Carlos Jobim, and some good non-Latin songs.
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos JobimFrancis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim by Frank Sinatra
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A pleasant collaboration of two giants.
Getz/GilbertoGetz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
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Excellent Bossa Nova/jazz album includes the elongated version of the hit song 'Girl From Ipanema'(Vocals by Astrud Gilberto) Jobim guests on piano, and also vocal for the excellent cut DORALICE.
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Antonio Carlos Jobim20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Antonio Carlos Jobim by Antonio Carlos Jobim
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Love his work, especially the treatment of his WATERS OF MARCH, by Sergio Mendes on the CD Brazil 88.
Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 by Sergio Mendes
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The first North American album by this group. They are one of the few artists to do a better version of a Beatles song than the Beatles did....DAYTRIPPER.