Ian Hunter established himself as one of the most inventive hard rock songwriters of the early 1970s, setting the stage for punk rock with his clever, cutting songs with Mott the Hoople, then has continued on as a long-running solo artist who is still recording well into his 80s. He spent the first part of the '70s toiling away with Mott, eventually finding fame once they received a David Bowie-assisted glam makeover with 1972's "All the Young Dudes." Hunter stuck with the band for two more years, racking up such hit singles as "All the Way from Memphis" and "Roll Away the Stone" before he embarked on a solo career; he retained a connection to Mott's crunching, witty rock & roll but followed his own idiosyncratic path. Hunter eked out some success on American rock radio, especially after he gave himself a slight new wave makeover at the dawn of the '80s, but many of his best-known songs would be discovered years later: "Once Bitten, Twice Shy," a U.K. hit for Hunter in 1975, turned into an American smash when covered by Great White in 1989, while "Cleveland Rocks" became the theme song to the sitcom

This recording is a small token of appreciation and a tribute to E.M. Timakin, my first teacher, who taught me how to play piano and helped to set the course of my musical journey that is still unfolding. He was very fond of Grieg’s piano works and gave it to all of his young students to study. More than sixty years have passed since that time, but the experience of studying Grieg’s Lyrical Pieces with him is still vivid in my grateful memory… For generations of young pianists Grieg’s Lyric Pieces have been one of the first encounters with real music, alongside the works of Schumann and Tchaikovsky written for children. At the beginning of their training young musicians and children must dedicate plenty of time and efforts to the development and mastering of the basic technical skills such as playing scale, arpeggios and other exercises that do not carry real artistic values. Because of that the first encounters with real music are extremely important for children and could have a defining impact on their future development and growth. It is good fortune for many youngsters to be introduced to real music through these works of Grieg.

Buddy Holly is perhaps the most anomalous legend of '50s rock & roll – he had his share of hits, and he achieved major rock & roll stardom, but his importance transcends any sales figures or even the particulars of any one song (or group of songs) that he wrote or recorded. Holly was unique, his legendary status and his impact on popular music all the more extraordinary for having been achieved in barely 18 months. Among his rivals, Bill Haley was there first and established rock & roll music; Elvis Presley objectified the sexuality implicit in the music, selling hundreds of millions of records in the process, and defined one aspect of the youth and charisma needed for stardom; and Chuck Berry defined the music's roots in blues along with some of the finer points of its sexuality and its youthful orientation (and, in the process, intermixed all of these elements). Holly's influence was just as far-reaching as these others, if far more subtle and more distinctly musical in nature. In a career lasting from the spring of 1957 until the winter of 1958/1959 – less time than Elvis had at the top before the army took him (and less time, in fact, than Elvis spent in the army) – Holly became the single most influential creative force in early rock & roll. Born in Lubbock, Texas on September 7, 1936, Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (he later dropped the "e") was the youngest of four children.

Hit the road with The Best Car Songs In The World…EVER! – The #1s Collection, fantastic 3CD set bringing together 66 chart-topping classics from 60s through to the 90s. Packed with timeless singalongs and some of the most recognisable songs ever recorded, this is the perfect soundtrack for every journey. Spectrum, Universal, Sony Music! Enduring pop classics from Dead or Alive, Adam Ant and Bucks Fizz lead into power pop favourites from Belinda Carlisle and Bonnie Tyler. The disc concludes with a run of 90s essentials from Gabrielle, Wet Wet Wet and Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’.

“1961: King Of The Whole Wild World” – an exclusive 3-CD box set that takes a detailed look at the defining year of 1961 in Elvis Presley’s career. Experience the magic and the King’s unparalleled influence at the peak of his career, captured in a carefully curated collection of studio recordings, hits, and rare live moments. This comprehensive collection is not only an auditory feast but also a visual highlight for any collection. The high-quality packaging reflects the significance of this year and offers you a deep insight into Elvis’s world in 1961. Each of the three CDs is packed with musical treasures that underscore the King’s versatility and charisma.

Vamos Tirar O Brasil Da Gaveta! is an expansive 8-CD career-spanning box set celebrating the life and work of legendary Brazilian cultural icon Rolando Boldrin. Released in 2004 by Intercd, this massive collection serves as a definitive auditory archive for one of Brazil's most beloved actors, singers, and television presenters. Boldrin, a champion of traditional Brazilian roots music, curates a journey through the heart of the country's musical identity. The set is meticulously divided into thematic sections: four discs dedicated to the roots of caipira (rural) music, one disc of regional styles, two discs of urban sambas, and a final disc dedicated to his celebrated declamações (spoken-word poetry and storytelling). From his early days playing viola to his decades of influence on Brazilian television, this set captures Boldrin's lifelong commitment to preserving Brazilian folklore and popular culture in a monumental presentation.

The Lionel Hampton Story is an essential, comprehensive 4-CD retrospective box set compiled and released in 2000 by Proper Records. Spanning over two decades of restless musical activity, the 92-track anthology traces the legendary vibraphonist, drummer, and bandleader's transition from late-1930s Victor small-group swing sessions into his explosive, big band jump-blues era on Decca. Disc 1 highlights Hampton's legendary all-star Victor dates alongside swing icons Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charlie Christian. Discs 2 through 4 chronicle his pioneering 1940s big bands—incubators for early R&B, bop, and soul featuring future masters Illinois Jacquet, Charles Mingus, Dinah Washington, Albert Ammons, and a young Wes Montgomery. Anchored by definitive hits like Flying Home, Hey, Ba-Ba-Re-Bop, Hamp's Boogie Woogie, and Midnight Sun, this release stands as a vital chronicle of swing's evolution into early rhythm & blues.

Medieval & Renaissance: The Florilegium Series is a landmark 50-CD box set released in 2016 by L'Oiseau-Lyre and Decca, celebrating the pioneering early music and historically informed performance movement. Curated from the world-renowned Florilegium catalog, this comprehensive edition spans centuries of European musical heritage from early plainchant and troubadour polyphony to high-Renaissance madrigals and instrumental dance suites. The collection features world-class period ensembles including The Consort of Musicke, New London Consort, The Medieval Ensemble of London, and The Academy of Ancient Music under the direction of legendary early music scholars such as Anthony Rooley, Philip Pickett, and Christopher Hogwood. Highlights include landmark recordings of Machaut, Dufay, Josquin des Prez, Dowland, and Byrd, alongside several premier CD debuts, offering an unexcelled historical document of early Western music.

Mr Excitement! is a landmark 3-CD box set retrospective celebrating the legendary career of showman and vocalist Jackie Wilson, released in 1992 by Rhino Records. Revered as one of the most dynamic performers and influential vocalists in the evolution of R&B, soul, and rock and roll, Wilson's explosive stage presence and acrobatic vocal range earned him his iconic moniker. Spanning 72 essential tracks across three discs, this collection charts his trajectory from early 1950s vocal group cuts with Billy Ward & The Dominoes to his hit-laden solo career with Brunswick Records. Highlighting legendary chart-toppers like Reet Petite, Lonely Teardrops, Baby Workout, and the timeless anthem (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher, it also features notable collaborations with LaVern Baker, Linda Hopkins, Count Basie, and The Chi-Lites.

A much-needed look at an overlooked side of the genius of Quincy Jones – not his jazz work, not his productions for famous soul artists, but instead his huge legacy of soundtrack material – a part of Q's career that really took off in the 60s! By the time he started working in films, Jones had already had a decade under his belt as one of the hippest arrangers, leaders, and composers in jazz – and the film business really respected those talents, and allowed Quincy to bring some really fresh styles into play – modes that really opened up the vibe of American cinema, and also paved the way for the funky styles of the 70s! As that decade approached, Jones left behind the cinema to take on some more higher-profile records of his own – but all the charms of those great albums can be found here at their roots – in this stunning collection of soundtrack material, some of which has never been on CD. The package is way more than just a sampler – and includes an album's worth of material from the films The Pawnbroker, Slender Thread, Mirage, The Deadly Affair, In The Heat Of The Night, In Cold Blood, Walk Don't Run, The Italian Job, Lost Man, and John & Mary – plus two versions of the love theme from The Getaway, and a bonus CD with 18 tracks – titled Q's highlights, and featuring tracks from his Mercury records – plus more by Billy Preston, Arthur Prysock, Bill Cosby, Shirley Horn, Letta Mbulu, Toots Thielemans, and others. Even features the "Sanford & Son" and "Ironside" themes!

This 6CD collection includes every studio title recorded by the group from their very first efforts in early 1959, right up to the very end of 1966. It features 31 tracks in mono not previously available on CD & 3 tracks which are released in stereo for the very first time.

Five CD box set containing every studio recording that this American trio released during their '60s heyday and their short-lived '70s reunion plus alternatve versions, etc. Although Scott Engel, Gary Leeds and John Maus were not actually brothers, they achieved enormous success in England and Europe and are now considered to be one of the most influential musical forces of their time. The 115 songs include 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore', 'Make It Easy On Yourself', 'There Goes My Baby', 'Doin' The Jerk', 'Everything's Gonna Be Alright' and many many more.

UK three CD collection. This release charts the birth of synthesized pop music in the 1980s and ultimately the roots of contemporary electronic dance music. The importance and continued popularity of '80s pop is not to be underestimated, and the emergence of serious synthesized music producers in Kraftwerk, The Human League, Heaven 17, OMD, Yazoo, Ultravox, Talk Talk, Japan, Devo, Sparks, Gary Numan, New Order and the Pet Shop Boys, all of whom massively pushed the boundaries in experimenting with (mainly) Roland synths in this era, ultimately showed the way for the House and Techno producers of the '90s to the present day. Within this more serious side there was also some brilliant, pure Synthpop from the Thompson Twins, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Thomas Dolby, Simple Minds, Propaganda, Erasure, China Crisis, Belouis Some, the Lotus Eaters, a Flock of Seagulls, Howard Jones, Blancmange and the Associates.

Even though Vladimir Ashkenazy is most often celebrated for his brilliantly virtuosic interpretations of Romantic repertoire, his skills in playing works of the Classical era are just as worthy, as proved by this 10-disc set from London of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's piano concertos. These performances span a period from 1966 to 1988, capturing a youthful and vigorous Ashkenazy playing and conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra and the English Chamber Orchestra from the keyboard, in approved Mozartian fashion. All of the keyboard concertos are here, including the official 27 concertos for piano and orchestra, the Concerto for two pianos in E flat major, K. 365, the Concerto for three pianos in F major, K. 242, as well as the two Rondos K. 382 and K. 386. Ashkenazy's elegant playing has been highly praised by critics and placed on a level with his esteemed contemporaries Murray Perahia, Daniel Barenboim, and Alfred Brendel, all past masters of Mozart's primary medium of expression.

This luxury bounded box (13x13x2″) contain 12 CD for a total of 236 tracks, almost all the live tracks recorded by Billie Holiday along her career. It’s an essential item for those who want to explore this side of her discography. It contains almost all the tracks mentioned below in this live discography.