Chasing Rainbows

Jane Olivor | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 16, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Legacy
• ASIN: B0000025B2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,575 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Her first two LP's set her apart from all the rest, November 18, 2000

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Thomas Lapins (Orlando, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Rainbows (Audio CD)

When she played in the Chicago area I was there. Brought as many friends as I could, even my mother enjoyed this one glorious night with Jane. Track #9 "Beautiful Sadness" is as lyrically and vocally poignant as was "Vincent" on her first LP. Pure poetry in motion all the way around. Unlike her unfortunate version of the Melissa Manchester/Carole Bayer Sager song "Better Days" on her first LP, "Come In From The Rain" lives up to its full potential, and then some! "It's Over Goodbye" is a dagger to the heart. I think of my parents, especially my mother, when I hear this song. How sad and painful! "Lalena" two daggers to the heart! "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" another favorite. Jane is best when she's tearing your heart out. So when she does her "lighter" songs I usually lose interest; however, "You" is a real gem. When I think of Jane Oliver I think of her first two LP's and what masterpieces they were and are. Like so many others have already expressed their sorrow for her long silence, what a shame she didn't record for eighteen years.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forgotten gems - both the disc and the artist., August 4, 2003

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I. Sondel "I. Sondel - lover of the arts" (Tallahassee, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Rainbows (Audio CD)

How do you solve a problem like Jane Olivor? When you listen to this disc (and I command that you do so!) you will inevitably ask two question? Why haven't I heard of this woman before now? and, Why isn't she more popular? Well, it will remain one of life's mysteries. Jane Olivor's "Chasing Rainbows" is a very special CD. It belongs in a very select group of CDs which should also include Art Garfunkle's "Angel Clare" and Judy Collins' "Judith." I first discovered this "album" by reading about it in "Stereo Review" - it was a 'best of the month" selection. Then I saw her on Johnny Carson. I knew I had to have that album. Twenty-six years later I'm still blown away by it. "The Big Parade," "The French Waltz," "Lalena," "It's Over Goodbye" and "Beautiful Sadness" - the vocals are tremendous. The contemporary ballads "You" and "Come in from the Rain" are very well done. "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is gorgeous.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jane Oliver Is Back!, November 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Chasing Rainbows (Audio CD)

Don't worry Pat, she's back! After seeing an ad in a local Hollywood magazine, I'm happy to tell my fellow Jane Oliver fans that she is back recording on a different record label (Varese Sereband) So, to celebrate and commemorate her return, I ordered some of CD's including the live concert one, since my old cassette version deteriorated from excessive use. Wow! What a difference! Her mellifluous golden voice and wistful songs brought back a lot of memories of my life in the 70's. This CD is a must for all Jane Oliver fans, so I would order it from Amazon a.s.a.p! She's one of my favorite female vocalists, along with cabaret diva's Samantha Samuels, Linda Eder, and Karen Mason. By the way, if you like her recording of "Where There Is Love"(track #4) on this CD, then you'll also enjoy listening to a contemporary version combined with "Unexpected Friends" from Michael Poss on a new CD entitled 'SILVER SCREEN SERENADES'. He's the male melancholy version of Jane Oliver and a popular cabaret artist on the West Coast. Jane Oliver wrote "Where There Is Love", so if this is any indication of her songwriting abilities, I would like to hear more of her own songs! Light some candles and a have nice glass of wine when you listen to this CD especially on a cold, and rainy night. You're mind will gently unravel all of your memories, and put a smile on your face of so many long, lost friends.