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Hungry for harmony? Favorite groups and duos.
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Abba - In Concert 1979Abba - In Concert 1979
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Though I had heard and seen Abba before, when I saw this dynamic concert special in the fall of 1980, I became hooked on all things Abba.
Abba - The AlbumAbba - The Album by ABBA
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This was the first Abba album my family owned. Because of the bouncy song, Take a Chance on Me, even my grandma had a copy! It is still my favorite album.
Thank You for the MusicThank You for the Music by ABBA
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This is a must own for any fan. I am especially thrilled to finally have songs on here that I was unable to get back in the 1980s.
Sounds Of Summer - The Very Best Of The Beach BoysSounds Of Summer - The Very Best Of The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys
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The most beautiful male harmonies ever! This cd has every hit from Surfin Safari to Kokomo.
Beach Boys - An American Band / Brian Wilson - I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesBeach Boys - An American Band / Brian Wilson - I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
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These documentaries give insight into the brilliant achievements of the incredibly tormented Brian Wilson.
Bee Gees - One Night Only (DTS Edition)Bee Gees - One Night Only (DTS Edition)
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Even though this performance cannot begin to show the mania surrounding the group in their 70s heyday, this is an incredibly thorough, entertaining and family-friendly concert.
This Is Where I Came In - The Official Story of the Bee GeesThis Is Where I Came In - The Official Story of the Bee Gees
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Few family groups have enjoyed the longevity, the popularity, and the prolific song writing success as the Bee Gees. Very good documentary.
The Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits: The RecordThe Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits: The Record by Bee Gees
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All the hits: Beatlesque, folk, ballads, disco/funk, middle-of-the-road are all here. It is hard to believe the same group could reinvent itself so many times so successfully.
Best Of Peter, Paul & Mary: Ten Years TogetherBest Of Peter, Paul & Mary: Ten Years Together by Paul and Mary Peter
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What beautiful, inimitable harmony.
No Easy Walk to FreedomNo Easy Walk to Freedom by Peter Paul & Mary
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This cd from the 80s features one of my most favorite PPM songs: Light One Candle. There are several other great ones on this too.
Peter, Paul and Mary - Carry It On - A Musical LegacyPeter, Paul and Mary - Carry It On - A Musical Legacy
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This covers the entire career of Peter, Paul and Mary complete with interviews and clips of performances from my favorite tv specials they had back in the 70s and 80s.
Be Still My SoulBe Still My Soul by Selah
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These are my favorite communicators of harmony working today. This is the exquisite, award winning cd that started their career. They pour everything into their vocals to praise God.
The Kingston Trio and Friends ReunionThe Kingston Trio and Friends Reunion
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This reunites the three original members and various other configurations of the trio. An early '80s special.
The Kingston Trio/...From the "Hungry i"The Kingston Trio/...From the "Hungry i" by The Kingston Trio
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The first two recordings by this group. Their individual voices are not as exciting, but together they make beautiful and dynamic music.
All-Time Original HitsAll-Time Original Hits by The Everly Brothers
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This duo has influenced many major rock and country stars in the decades following them. Everyone from Simon and Garfunkel to the Beatles.
The Best of Simon & GarfunkelThe Best of Simon & Garfunkel by Simon & Garfunkel
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Take the simple, understated style of Paul Simon and the angelic voice of Art Garfunkel: beautiful.
The Mamas & the Papas - Greatest HitsThe Mamas & the Papas - Greatest Hits by The Mamas & the Papas
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Inventive male and female harmony like no other (except Abba who followed).
The Very Best of Chicago: Only the BeginningThe Very Best of Chicago: Only the Beginning by Chicago
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Check out "Wishin' You Were Here" a duet with the Beach Boys. Other favorites: Alive Again and Baby What a Big Surprise.
Unchained Melody: Very Best Of The Righteous BrothersUnchained Melody: Very Best Of The Righteous Brothers by The Righteous Brothers
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Such good harmony, that even when it is a solo like "Unchained Melody", you feel like they are both singing still.
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis & the NewsTime Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis & the News by Huey Lewis & the News
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Combining the working man sensibility with the golden era of doo wop - these guys have a fabulous sound.
Four Chords & Several Years AgoFour Chords & Several Years Ago by Huey Lewis & the News
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This is a collection of cover songs with the group doing what they do best, singing old time rock n' roll.
Acappella: The CollectionAcappella: The Collection by Acappella
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Acapella, is a very talented group. I don't own this cd but had some of their earlier recordings.
Let My Words Be FewLet My Words Be Few by Phillips Craig and Dean
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Great male vocals with a gentle southern tinge. Inspirational.
Ready to FlyReady to Fly by FFH
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This group has a different, modern sound to their harmonies. I just love every song that they have on radio.