Ultimate Best

[abe]

JVC officially announced "Ultimate Best - Japan Only (VICP-63940)" will be released on September 21. :eek:

It is said that the CD includes "At 17", "Will You Dance", and "Love Is Blind" (All time Japanese favorites), as well as newly recorded "Today You're Mine" which is featured in Japanese TV commercial.

It sounds like all songs are K2HD-mastered.

[Chet]

Hi Abe!

Thanks for the info.

Have you heard Angela Aiki's Japanese version of "Will You Dance"? It's on YouTube, too. Here's the link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMJwQgFQJA4

[hoops]

hi abe and thaks for the info
peace
hoops

[Kathleen Brogan]

And, search for it on Amazon and you can pre-order it! But, Why are Japanese CDs so expensive!!!! ($34.95) What is it? a five cd set?

(But, you know I'll order it anyway) :)

Kathleen

[Kathleen Brogan]

Interesting - It's no longer listed for pre-order on the Amazon (good thing I didn't order it yet) - The information I'm getting from Japan is that it will still release on September 21, 2007, but now they're calling it "Janis Ian Ultimate Best" (Title subject to change) I'll update if I find out anything else.

Kathleen

[Kathleen Brogan]

Back on Amazon, but now at $42.99 for pre-order. It's actually cheaper to pre-order from some of the Japanese websites! I'll keep you posted!

[KarenSews2]

This is one of my favorte JI songs. I wonder what the Japanese translation is since one of the posters said that it was more "pleasant."

Nice voice.

[aabram]

Oh Lord...... P-P-P-P...AAAAASSSS (for now :p )

[Chet]

Karen - the singer of the Japanese version is related to one of our Rudies.

:)

[Kathleen Brogan]

Supposed to be released by October 1st - And what an unusual mix on the track listing! (I'm thrilled that Hopper Painting" made it!) And, I've never heard the 1st track! Here they are:

1. Today You`Re Mine
2. Society`S Child
3. Stars
4. Jesse
5. At Seventeen
6. From Me To You
7. Love Is Blind
8. Will You Dance?
9. Hopper Painting
10. Other Side Of The Sun
11. You Are Love (Toujours Gai Mon Gher)
12. Some People's Lives
13. Getting Over You
14. On The Other Side
15. Silly Habits
16. Fly Too High
17. Take Me Walking In The Rain
18. Crocodile Song
19. Joy

I've already pre-ordered 5, but not from Amazon at the outrageous price of $42.95!!!

[Eva]

Supposed to be released by October 1st - And what an unusual mix on the track listing! (I'm thrilled that Hopper Painting" made it!) And, I've never heard the 1st track!
Indeed unusual. Very nice too!


I've already pre-ordered 5
As we all knew you would :)


but not from Amazon at the outrageous price of $42.95!!!
:eek: :eek: :eek:

Eva

[janisian]

The first track is quite an old song, re-cut.

[Kathleen Brogan]

Thanks for the additional info, Janis! I can't wait to hear it, and I'm usually very impressed with the quality of the Japanese pressings, and packaging!

Kathleen

[aabram]

Kathleen, keep me one if you can :rolleyes: Still to sort things out with the other stuff. I'll PM you when something is on its way. :)

Cheers Annabel

[Dee]

For those who are interested, I just came across Ultimate Best (pre-ordered) on the VH1 (http://shop.vh1.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=22014981) web site for $29.95

Expected Release Date: Sep 25, 2007
Order this item now and we will ship it to you as soon as it is available.

List Price: $40.98
Save: $11.03 (27%)

[Kathleen Brogan]

I'm so excited! Even Though the release date is indicated a 10/1/07, I just received an e-mail that my five CDs ("ultimate Best") just shipped! I don't even know what the cover art looks like yet!

I'll keep you posted!!!

[Mimi]

this pic on a Japanese website some days ago:

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/Mimi300867/UltimateBest.jpg

MIMI

[DaveM]

Hmmmm......why is it always polyester?

Mind, I shouldn't talk. Somewhere out there in the void, there are high school yearbooks containing photos of Yours Truly in a remarkably similar outfit (apart from the hair and guitar). Those were the days....

[Mimi]

Dave, in Germany there was a silly song in the sixties or seventies about all these terrible materials which I hate: I remember only one verse of it: "Meine Schwester, die Polyester..." (My sister polyester) - that rhymes in German. :rolleyes:

MIMI;)

[Kathleen Brogan]

The picture's adorable!!!

Thanks for sharing it! Can't Wait!!!!!

Kathleen

[Kathleen Brogan]

And, I don't have the picture already!!!

[janisian]

Kathleen, here's how it happened:
When I sold the Mine Music catalogue to Toshiba EMI Publishing Japan, in order to get out from the IRS, I asked if they wanted DAT copies of all the songs that hadn't been recorded. Their lawyers declined.
Two or three years ago, having lunch with my friend Etsuko and several other EMI folks in Japan, I mentioned it again, saying "There are forty plus songs you've never heard. We have lyrics, we have DATs. Would you like them?"
Turns out the attorneys hadn't mentioned it. Etsuko et al were quite excited, so when I came home, I made them copies of everything, re-recording anything that sounded absolutely awful.
A commercial company was looking for material, and EMI played them a bunch of ballads. They got very excited over "Today You're Mine," and asked if I would consider re-recording it in the studio for their new commercial.
(An aside - one of the things I love about Japanese publishing/advertising is how songs that would never stand a chance are suddenly propelled into the spotlight this way!)
I went in with Chad Hailey, engineer from FINB, and a gorgeous grand piano. We spent three hours getting it right, sweating through the deadline. Then the mastering folks, Eric and Don (also from FINB,) juggled things to master immediately and get it up onto an FTP so it could be uploaded immediately.
Reaction to the commercial was so overwhelming - with so many people contacting the company, EMI, and my website to ask where they could get a copy - that JVC decided to release a new "best of" specifically featuring Japanese releases that hadn't been available before, along with "Today You're Mine."
Hopefully, it will make a bit of noise!
From my own vantage point, there's something sweetly tender about going back to songs I wrote in the early to mid-70's, but never recorded. "Today You're Mine" is a lovely song, and I really enjoyed singing it. I think it's one of the better vocals I've done this past decade.
And of course, it doesn't hurt to have "Society's Child" on there! Or "You Are Love," which, even though the arrangement's overblown (hey, it was for a film, give me a break - I didn't arrange it, Teo Macero did,) hasn't been available anywhere before.
Janis

[Kathleen Brogan]

Thanks Janis!!! I really appreciate that you shared that with me, (and my Rudie pals!) I love "You are Love" anyway, I think it's overblowingly, dramatically perfect! I actually have dreams, to this very day, that I go into a record store and find an old song or album of yours that I don't have, then I wake up and realize that there's very little of anything of yours that I don't have! Well, my dream just came true!

I am so happy, and can't wait until it arrives at my doorstep! Japan is way ahead of us in recognizing what a treasure you and your talent are!

Thanks again!

Kathleen

[Dee]

Interesting story Janis. Looking forward to hearing the new CD.

[aabram]

Thanks Janis!!! I really appreciate that you shared that with me, (and my Rudie pals!) I love "You are Love" anyway, I think it's overblowingly, dramatically perfect! I actually have dreams, to this very day, that I go into a record store and find an old song or album of yours that I don't have, then I wake up and realize that there's very little of anything of yours that I don't have! Well, my dream just came true!

I am so happy, and can't wait until it arrives at my doorstep! Japan is way ahead of us in recognizing what a treasure you and your talent are!

Thanks again!

Kathleen

(Echos from across the Pond.) Can't wait to hear it... :)

Thanks for that, Janis

Annabel

[Marcia Drummergal]

So...this is something we're all going to be able to get our hands on right?! Maybe a certain individual on the west coast can save me a copy......!

Marcia :D

[aabram]

So...this is something we're all going to be able to get our hands on right?! Maybe a certain individual on the west coast can save me a copy......!

Marcia :D

Sure she will, Marcia :D

[Anna from Dublin]

Great news - really looking forward to it. I wonder will anything be available on itunes in the future; i.e. Today You're Mine?

[kiwi mike]

..nice to see you!
I get VERY confused, so..........would you be able to send me a note about the....."Ultimate Best " etc! Like, to send to Japin?, where to send it,
how muck etc? There is no rush...(your kidding!!).....I hope to get it for Christmas!! No, it's time to read the note about Janis Ian, "Kathleen, here's how it happened:" Whew, it will take me about a hour to read. Time to have a cup of coffee! Kiwi Mike

[kiwi mike]

Yey!! I managed to read this, ("Kathleen, here's how it happened: etc.......)
for a 20 minutes, rather than a hour. I guess I'm getting quicker, faster. Mind you, I found it very difficult to understand it!! :eek: LOL.
Kiwi Mike

[Darlene]

Sigh! I can't wait to hear it. I am so into music!
Peace, Darlene

[aabram]

Sigh! I can't wait to hear it. I am so into music!
Peace, Darlene

.....ask and it shall be given...... :rolleyes:

[Roady]

Thanks for clearing my confused mind Janis! And I agree with Kathleen about "You are Love" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KShU6Sw87Dc) as I was overblown with goosebumps when I heard it on uTube.

[aabram]

It's a lovely song. I still haven't heard "Today You're Mine" thoough :)

[Dougster]

This is really Cool! About time "Hopper Painting" got on a collection. And I agree that the picture is adorable!

[Kathleen Brogan]

October 1st 2007

Janis Ian "Ultimate Best" ......today, you're mine :)

The CD is wonderful!!!!

Kathleen

[Marcia Drummergal]

October 1st 2007

Janis Ian "Ultimate Best" ......today, you're mine :)

The CD is wonderful!!!!

Kathleen

May I repeat what Kathleen said? The CD is wonderful!!!!

Marcia

[aabram]

Looking forward to getting my copy soon :) :cool:

[Mike UK]

I just ordered it, shipped from Japan to the UK, via a very reputable Amazon UK reseller. Total cost including postage is well under £14 ($28). Wonderful!

And a new title will have to be added to "A Few Old Friends"!! :)

Mike

[hoops]

ok, i'm properly compelled (bursting at the seams) how...where do i order a copy of this? please help
thanks
peace
hoops

[aabram]

PMing you now, Noel :)

Annabel

[janisian]

"You Are Love" will be part of the "Live in Japan & Australia 1979" DVD John's putting together for Xmas.

[Agnes]

Cool! Thanks, Janis!! :)

[gisli]

Does anyone want to comment on the new song on this cd "Today you are mine"???? Havn´t heard it yet so.......

[Kathleen Brogan]

The song is piano at it's best, great voice and lyrics. Can't believe it took so long to release! Very good song!

[Dee]

I may have to resort to my first ever online shopping experience soon since I’m still not able to find a copy here in Ottawa. It will be the ultimate test to obtain the Ultimate Best. ;)

[Kathleen Brogan]

E-mail me, Dee, I'll do the rest! :)

[Dee]

Thanks, Kathleen. Sent you an e-mail.

AND I just discovered that all the tracks on "Ultimate Best" were given the ultimate treatment, remastered using the new K2HD technology! This is excellent, news!


* * *

The main purpose of "K2HD MASTERING" is to reproduce the charms packed in the original master sources as much as possible. It is especially effective for the reproduction of rich ambience and sound reality. Particularly it's recommended for jazz and classical music full of sound reality played by acoustic instruments.

The direction of completed sound depends on the contents of masters but as a whole, it will be with a lot of analog taste full of depth which is soft as well as with high frequency range. Therefore, it's best for mastering of old master sources.

This CD is mastered with superior skill of mastering engineer and revolutionary "K2 High Definition Coding" technology. K2HD MASTERING enhances sound spectrum to a bandwidth of 100 KHz and 24-bit resolution, while retaining all the charm of the original recording.

K2HD mastered CDs offer extended nuance, dynamics and musicality and are playable on any CD player.

[gisli]

The main purpose of "K2HD MASTERING" is to reproduce the charms packed in the original master sources as much as possible. It is especially effective for the reproduction of rich ambience and sound reality. Particularly it's recommended for jazz and classical music full of sound reality played by acoustic instruments.

The direction of completed sound depends on the contents of masters but as a whole, it will be with a lot of analog taste full of depth which is soft as well as with high frequency range. Therefore, it's best for mastering of old master sources.

This CD is mastered with superior skill of mastering engineer and revolutionary "K2 High Definition Coding" technology. K2HD MASTERING enhances sound spectrum to a bandwidth of 100 KHz and 24-bit resolution, while retaining all the charm of the original recording.

K2HD mastered CDs offer extended nuance, dynamics and musicality and are playable on any CD player.

Why dont they just take it one step further and discover "THE VINYL" all over again. There is no sound as good as that coming from a vinyl player.

Wonder in how many copies this cd is selling??????

[Dee]

K2HD MASTERING enhances sound spectrum to a bandwidth of 100 KHz and 24-bit resolution, while retaining all the charm of the original recording.

Superior audio quality I suppose. (Not to mention none of the pops, clicks, or noise that become apparent on vinyl records.)

[Kathleen Brogan]

Japan is also offerring "Stars" "Between the Lines" "Aftertones" & "Miracle Row". In the same platform, released this month also. I just ordered them. Very excited to see how they sound.

[aabram]

Japan is also offerring "Stars" "Between the Lines" "Aftertones" & "Miracle Row". In the same platform, released this month also. I just ordered them. Very excited to see how they sound.

Let me know what you think of them, Kathleen. Things should be on their way to you. I wonder what will reach it's destination first. Rude Girl or my letter to you????? :D

Annabel

[gisli]

This CD is mastered with superior skill of mastering engineer and revolutionary "K2 High Definition Coding" technology. K2HD MASTERING enhances sound spectrum to a bandwidth of 100 KHz and 24-bit resolution, while retaining all the charm of the original recording.

K2HD mastered CDs offer extended nuance, dynamics and musicality and are playable on any CD player.

So does this mean one has to buy K2HD-cd player for that K2HD cd????????? Is it simular to the change like when Mono went Stereo, it was possible to play mono records on stereo equipments but without the stereo.

PS. I always look at hearing that "extra" noise from vinyls as a bonus......it soundes just like the noise from an indoor-fireplace I want to have but can´t afford.

[aabram]

So does this mean one has to buy K2HD-cd player for that K2HD cd????????? Is it simular to the change like when Mono went Stereo, it was possible to play mono records on stereo equipments but without the stereo.

PS. I always look at hearing that "extra" noise from vinyls as a bonus......it soundes just like the noise from an indoor-fireplace I want to have but can´t afford.

I don't think you have to buy anythng new, Gisli. I'll let you know when my copy turns up...(and I sure hope Rude Girl turns up SSSSSSOOOOO OOOOONNNNNNNN!!!!!) :eek:

[DaveM]

I have a few "HDCDs", which are supposedly encoded in 24 bit-resolution. They sound just fine on a plain old CD player. Come to think of it, I don't know if I've ever seen an HDCD player for sale.

[Dee]

So does this mean one has to buy K2HD-cd player for that K2HD cd????????? Is it simular to the change like when Mono went Stereo, it was possible to play mono records on stereo equipments but without the stereo.

PS. I always look at hearing that "extra" noise from vinyls as a bonus......it soundes just like the noise from an indoor-fireplace I want to have but can´t afford.

Definitely not Gisli.

"This CD is mastered with superior skill of mastering engineer and revolutionary 'K2 High Definition Coding' technology. K2HD MASTERING enhances sound spectrum to a bandwidth of 100 KHz and 24-bit resolution, while retaining all the charm of the original recording."

K2HD mastered CDs offer extended nuance, dynamics and musicality and are playable on any CD player.

You can read more info about K2HD here (http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/flair/e/k2hd/index.html).

And for anyone who's interested you can hear 14 of the Ultimate Best's 19 tracks on this (http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Discography/A011900/VICP-63940.html) page (30-second samples).

You can also listen to a few samples from the albums Kathleen mentioned by following the links on the upper right side of the page.

[aabram]

Couldn't get any of them to play, but I'm sure my copy won't be long now :)

[gisli]

Thank you for the information, I read the information on the link you provided Dee and listened to the song-samples......it may be my imagination.....but they sound better. We got to hand it the people at Victor, they now what they are doing when it comes to sound.

Actually the Japanese pressed vinyl records have the best sound quality I have heard, even better than the so called "promotion copys" which usually where the first vinyls to come out of pressings......a must have for all vinyl lovers.

Looking forward to hear the difference.....

[Dee]

Nope, you're not imagining it, Gisli. These are classic Janis Ian songs at their best!

One might even say “ultimate” best. ;)

[Kathleen Brogan]

I have a Denon (middle end) 5 disc CD player and it actually has an HDCD light on it. When you play an HD disc it actually lights up. The player is about 5 years old now. I have "Ultimate Best" in my car changer right now and I notice the sound quality difference in the tracks.

[DaveM]

Several of Nanci Griffith's albums were released in the HDCD format. They sound great--whether "better" than a conventional CD format I have no idea.

I also have a Japanese release of a John Lennon collection, also mastered in 24-bit encoding. That one sounds fantastic compared to another I had. Whether due to the format or a great job of remastering I have no idea.

[hoops]

you know, sometimes the most basic, simple things ( why is it the simple things are hardest to believe) are the truth. this cd is the Ultimate best! i love it and i thank you kathleen Brogan for sending one to me
peace
hoops

[Kathleen Brogan]

You bet, Hoops!!! I especially notice the sound quality difference on "On the Other Side" on the "Ultimate Best" CD. Some of the tracks are live too! It's just a wonderful CD!!!

[gisli]

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #223,064 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music) and

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 96,708 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)



This is ok....yes.

[aabram]

You bet, Hoops!!! I especially notice the sound quality difference on "On the Other Side" on the "Ultimate Best" CD. Some of the tracks are live too! It's just a wonderful CD!!!

All I can say is "WOW", thanks, Kathleen.... :) My copy arrived today, and..... :)

Now, Rude Girl, where ARE you????? :(

[hoops]

I'm finding more and more that the sound quality is so great that ...so great that i'm hearing more things than ever before. ok, i'll finish this later, meds hitting hard
peace
hoops

[aabram]

It's truly an amazing CD. Thanks for getting it Kathleen :)

Annabel

[gisli]

That K2HD sound hit me first when listening to Love Is Blind, of course, I thought, the japanese would K2HD this song exceptionally well after all it was a major hit song in Japan. Then I heard On The Other Side and I had to look twice at the songlist to be sure it was that song........and then everything as hoops says, something new each time I listen to it. Yeap no doubt about it...K2HD is earcandy stuffed with ones favorite taste.

Apart from this, the songlist is completely of my liking. It starts, (and what a beginning of a cd) with a never heard before song from the good old days:

"No you are not the first,
I have had a past......"

Today You Are Mine is a wonderful song, a gem. This is followed by Society´s Child a song so good to have in a Janis Ian compilation cd. And then there are the best 6 from the CBS early years, songs you can not but have on a cd like his.

Then from song number 9 to the last, one pure and simply steps into a perfect joyride we have among others Hooper Painting, You Are Love, On The Other Side, Some Peoples Live, Getting Over You, all the live songs and Joy.

There are 18 songs on that cd so perfectly chosen to give a good and full insight in all of Janis career as a singer, songwriter and a performer. To me it is not that usual Best Of cd, it is more then that it also stands out as a individul piece of work...it is like one is listening to a whole new solo album....and "It can´t get any better then that."

Congratulation Janis, you have done something perfect again.

[gisli]

Ohh and by the way I forgot to mention the stamps that came with the envelope. One in particular was very intresting.....it is a picture of two very elegant ladies, most lovely, most lovely. Went into my collection of Janis items.....:cool: Thanks for that.

[aabram]

Gisli. I think you will find there are 19 songs on it, but obviously I can't count :p

Annabel

PS Could you take the cheesy grin off that cat please.....

[gisli]

Gisli. I think you will find there are 19 songs on it,..

:o :o :o :o

[Dee]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/deemark/Emoticons/thankyou.jpg

naughty secret Santa, whoever you are!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/deemark/Emoticons/buncesmilie.gif

[Kathleen Brogan]

I decided to change from a Sankdisk 280 to an I-pod Classic, which I just bought on Thursday. (what a difference )!!! I have already downloaded the new HDK2 discs to it. Miracle Row is absolutely perfect! Now, I wonder, Is it just because it's my favorite? Okay, now "Bright Lights & Promises" is on....okay, they all sound great!!!

Kathleen

[Kathleen Brogan]

Yes Dee, I agree, that "Secret Santa" is just wonderful! Now if only I had the money for one of those Porche cars....hmmmmm. :)

[Dee]

IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS
by Barenaked Ladies

If I had a million dollars
(If I had a million dollars)
I'd buy you a house
(I would buy you a house)
If I had a million dollars
(If I had a million dollars)
I'd buy you furniture for your house
(Maybe a nice chesterfield or an ottoman)
And if I had a million dollars
(If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you a K-Car
(A nice Reliant automobile)
If I had a million dollars I'd buy your love

If I had a million dollars
I'd build a tree fort in our yard
If I had million dollars
You could help, it wouldn't be that hard
If I had million dollars

"Maybe we could put like a little tiny fridge in there somewhere
You know, we could just go up there and hang out
Like open the fridge and stuff
There would already be laid out foods for us
Like little pre-wrapped sausages and things
They have pre-wrapped sausages but they don't have pre-wrapped bacon
Well, can you blame 'em
Uh, yeah"

If I had a million dollars
(If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you a fur coat
(But not a real fur coat that's cruel)
And if I had a million dollars
(If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you an exotic pet
(Yep, like a llama or an emu)
And if I had a million dollars
(If I had a a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you John Merrick's remains
(Ooh, all them crazy elephant bones)
And If I had a million dollars I'd buy your love

If I had a million dollars
We wouldn't have to walk to the store
If I had a million dollars
Now, we'd take a limousine 'cause it costs more
If I had a million dollars
We wouldn't have to eat Kraft Dinner

"But we would eat Kraft Dinner
Of course we would, we’d just eat more
And buy really expensive ketchups with it
That’s right, all the fanciest ke... dijon ketchups!
Mmmmmm, Mmmm-Hmmm"

If I had a million dollars
(If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you a green dress
(But not a real green dress, that's cruel)
And if I had a million dollars
(If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you some art
(A Picasso or a Garfunkel)
If I had a million dollars
(If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you a monkey
(Haven't you always wanted a monkey)

If I had a million dollars
I’d buy your love

If I had a million dollars, If I had a million dollars
If I had a million dollars, If I had a million dollars
If I had a million dollars
I'd be rich

[aabram]

Yes Dee, I agree, that "Secret Santa" is just wonderful! Now if only I had the money for one of those Porche cars....hmmmmm. :)

Coming right up, Kathleen..... The Matchbox Toy is in the post as we speak..... :D

[DaveM]

Pardon me, but do you have any Grey Poupon?

[hoops]

annabel, you are mailing something to kathleen??? from your postal service??? ummm, don't wanna be upsetting but ummm, is that the same postal service that is holding rude girl hostage...btw i am kidding
peace
hoops

[Kathleen Brogan]

Yeah, Rude Girl is probably riding around in my Porche as we speak!!!

[Dee]

And no doubt she's got Rkitko's LMAO binder on the seat beside her. :p

[hoops]

hopper painting is blowing me away. the piano on this song is incredible, and on silly habits...i have to keep hitting the back button to hear it again and again, on you are love, you have to realllllly listen but the way Janis works the piano is unbelievable... I'm loving all the piano work on this CD like never before. it's just a beautifully crafted, perfectly chosen piece of work. I can;t say enough about it.
peace
hoops

[gisli]

...is blowing me away. .... is incredible, .... keep hitting the back button......is unbelievable... I'm loving all on this CD like never before...... it's just a beautifully crafted,....... perfectly chosen piece of work. I can;t say enough about it.peace
hoops


Keep talking, honey.

[Kathleen Brogan]

Yes, the piano, all by itself really does sound rich, doesn't it?

[hoops]

OMG so much that it can stand alone
peace
hoops

[DaveM]

Dang, I am simply going to have to buy this album. I remember how blown away I was when I got my copy of the remastered edition of "Breaking Silence"....it sounds as if this is at least as wonderful.

[hoops]

davem, trust me, it is worth evey penny and then some.
peace
hoops

[Mimi]

Hey, where has my post gone??? Ordered this legendary cd yesterday morning...

MIMI

[gisli]

DaveM there is one you can get cheaply here
http://cgi.ebay.com/Janis-Ian-3-Japanese-Imports-4-Exclusive-Bonus-tracks_W0QQitemZ110199274776QQihZ001QQcategoryZ307 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

And about Mimi´s song:

Hey, where has my post gone???

.........like it.....I like it. Will there be a follow up:confused: :o

[Dee]

A little birdie told me my copy is on the way, courtesy of some generous person whose identity I may never discover. :cool:

It’s gonna be an early Christmas at Dee’s this year that’s for sure. http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/deemark/Emoticons/biggrin.jpg

[Dee]

The first track is quite an old song, re-cut.

And it's simply beautiful. Glad the decision was made to include “Today You're Mine.”

Kathleen the CD came today. Listening to it now under my headphones and it's spectacular! Well worth the wait. The cuts have never sounded better.

Thanks Kathleen for all you do for us, and thanks again to my Secret Santa whoever you may be! The only way I can repay you is to manage the Mystery Rudie Santa game, and now I'll be keeping you in mind as I do.

[sal]

I'm having problems getting a copy of Janis Ultimate Best cd.

I ordered through amazon in November. Just been told that I wont receive it till after christmas prob next year!!!

Does anyone know how I can get a copy sooner than that. Ive been really looking forward to having this cd especially after reading reviews.
Thanks
Sal

[Mimi]

Hi Sal, I ordered Ultimate Best via amazon.co.uk market place. It should arrive very soon as it has been shipped from the US 10 days ago. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000UJJBMO/ref=pd_bbs_olp_5?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1197320258&sr=8-5

MIMI

[Darlene]

Hi Sal, I ordered Ultimate Best via amazon.co.uk market place. It should arrive very soon as it has been shipped from the US 10 days ago. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000UJJBMO/ref=pd_bbs_olp_5?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1197320258&sr=8-5

MIMI

So...how much in US dollars?:confused:

Darlene

[gisli]

Sal, there is a member here who goes by the name of Kathleen Brogan, PM her or email she will save you in less then a blink of an eye.

Ps Darwoods, don´t you owe The Ultimate Best cd?????

[marjan]

I ordered my copy at www.cdjapan.co.jp as I did for several other Janis cd's and they were delivered within two weeks and at a fair price

[Darlene]

Sal, there is a member here who goes by the name of Kathleen Brogan, PM her or email she will save you in less then a blink of an eye.

Ps Darwoods, don´t you owe The Ultimate Best cd?????

No, gisli I don't. I hope to own it some day if they are still available. But, I do have the Club Cafe! I can now watch Janis all day, :rolleyes: of course I won't get anything else done.

Darlene

[gisli]

No, gisli I don't. I hope to own it some day.
Darlene

Sorry for asking this question, it was none of my buisness to do so, but I am european and to forthcoming sometimes I am told and find myself in all kinds of awkward and strange situations because of that.

Anyways, in a way I envy you because of that, it only means you have yet to discover the amazing sound on this cd and her new/old song and the choice and combination of her songs throughout her entire career up todate.

[DaveM]

Kathleen can not only get great deals on Janis CDs/DVDs, she can also summon up flame without spark or tinder. All she needs is a piano.

[sal]

Thanks for your help everyone.

I went back to amazon Mimi and cancelled my original order and reordered from the link you sent to me, the prices were better and they will arrive sooner. Great result. Hope you have your copy to enjoy very soon!

Sal

[Darlene]

I just received a PM that a Secret Santa was sending me a "The Ultimate Best" CD!

Rudie's are god's gift to man kind!

Thank you Secret Santa whoever you are......

Darlene

[Dee]

Perhaps your Secret Santa is the same as mine, Darlene.

Received a copy of "Ultimate Best" last week. I know you're gonna love it.

[Mimi]

I'm lucky for you, Darlene, my friend!

My copy from amazon marketplace arrived today. Going home now to listen to it!

MIMI:)

[Mimi]

Just listening to IT: stunning, amazing, just wonderful...

MIMI:) :) :)

[hoops]

I couldn;t have said it better Mimi!
peace
hoops

[Mimi]

Listened to it all day - while correcting classtests - good for me and for the classtests ;)

MIMI

[hoops]

mimi, i bet your were very generous to your students :). I bet you were the "ultimate best" :)
peace
hoops
PS i should have had teachers who listened to Janis while grading me.

[Mimi]

Well, at least in my eyes this test was much better than the last one. Almost everyone was ok with the results. ;)

MIMI

[JEENEY]

Kathleen, wow this sounds great I cant wait till mine gets here.Thank you for making this happen !!!! hugs jeeney N.Y.

[aabram]

I've had mine now for what must be about a month, and I LOVE IT.... Good on you, Mimi :)

[JEENEY]

just got mine today hurray !!!! thanks to kathleen im listening to it. its soo outrageously wonderful. the quality is top notch .i love "today your mine".
its another smash hit ... god ! janis sounds sooo beautiful the whole cd is just what i needed for my collection !!!! thankyou Janis and thankyou Kathleen and i wont forget the heavens cuz that voice is truly heavenly!!!! :) jeeney

[Darlene]

Oh Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Secret Santa!!! I got my CD today and I must say the "Ultimate Best" is the "Ultimate Best"!!! Rudies are Great!

Darlene

[DaveM]

It is almost like hearing some of Janis' songs for the first time again. The sound and presence are astonishing! How do they do it?

[Dee]

It is almost like hearing some of Janis' songs for the first time again.

It really is isn't it. I am almost feeling young again. ;)