Graceland - #448 Simon, Paul 1986 Warner Bros 1/1/86 Great stuff from a musical poet of the Baby Boomers. Lots to like here, interesting sounds, thoughtful lyric. Melded world sounds make this a educational as well as entertaining. Purchased: 1/1/87 - J&R $13.99 Rated: 5	Rhythm Of The Saints, The - #128 Simon, Paul 1988 Warner Bros 1/1/88 This was panned by the critics. I suppose it could be because it is not as good as "Graceland" but gosh how good do you have to get. I love the insertion of Brazilian rhythms and the continuing use of his South African Band Purchased: 5/11/90 - J&R $13.99 Rated: 4	You're The One - #724 Simon, Paul 2000 Warner Bros 10/3/00 Paul Simon hits a home run on this one. Purchased: 10/16/00 - BuyMusic.com $10.95 Rated: 5
Desejos - #119 Simone 1984 CBS 1/1/84 The smooth of Simone Purchased: 1/1/89 - Imported Directly $18.99 Rated: 3	Vicio - #120 Simone 1987 CBS Wonderful voice. I bought this when I went to Brazil the second time, in 1989, when she was a national icon. Such nice sounds Purchased: 1/1/89 - Brasil $18.99 Rated: 3	Frank Sinatra Sings The Select Johnny Mercer - #649 Sinatra, Frank 1995 Capitol Frank! Singing American Songs Purchased: 7/15/97 - J&R $9.99 Rated: 3
Frank Sinatra Sings The Select Rogers and Hart - #648 Sinatra, Frank 1995 Capitol Frank! Singing American Songs Purchased: 7/15/97 - J&R $9.99 Rated: 3	September of My Years Sings of Days and Loves Ago- #8 Sinatra, Frank var Reprise 1/1/60 Sinatra! Themed album that talks about life and aging and working through life. Why can we not all articulate as this man sings. When do you understand this album? When you age and move through life. And this man catches a mood that we all feel when we think about life. Can it be said any better than this man says it? Purchased: 10/10/89 - Tower Records $12.99 Rated: 5	Greatest Hits - Sly & The Family Stone - #526 Sly & The Family Stone Epic Great dance stuff form the drug addicts of the late 60's. They sure made us dance though, they were spectacle. Purchased: 6/10/96 - $7.99 Rated: 4
Smith Collection, The Bessie - #243 Smith, Bessie 1989 Columbia An album only for collectors. If you were not into the history of the blues you may not have any interest in the record at all. Bessie Smith was legendary for her personal performances and her success in being successful in a racist America. This record is full of monotone recordings but they are all great pieces of music. Purchased: 12/1/90 - $9.99 Rated: 2	Talkin' Verve Roots of Acid Jazz- #494 Smith, Jimmy 1992 Verve 1/1/92 Compilation of 1960's and 1970s Smith. The Jazz man on the organ. Purchased: 4/1/97 - J&R $11.99 Rated: 4	It Looks Like Snow - #219 Snow, Phoebe 1976 Columbia Look what Ruth did, she got me liking Phoebe Snow!! Purchased: 1/1/88 - J&R $10.99 Rated: 4