Old Refrain [Original recording remastered]

Nelson Eddy | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Asv Living Era
• ASIN: B00005QITC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,014 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #92 in Music > Miscellaneous > Nostalgia
  • #95 in Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Vocal Jazz

Track Listings

1. The Old Refrain

2. Danny Boy

3. Because

4. Major General's Song

5. When a Felon's Not Engaged in His Employment

6. Panis Angelicus

7. The Lost Chord

8. The Blind Ploughman

9. Boots

10. Pilgrim's Song

11. None But the Weary Heart

12. Russian Easter Hymn

13. The Song of the Volga Boatmen

14. Deep River

15. Water Boy

16. Short'nin' Bread

17. Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair

18. There's No Such Girl as Mine

19. Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming

20. De Camptown Races

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Baritone in all his varied glory..., January 30, 2004

By 

Mrs Baldwin (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Refrain (Audio CD)

This CD is a perfect introduction to the songs Nelson Eddy loved best - beautiful melodies with beautiful lyrics which, though old, are just as meaningful and sweet now as when they were written. Some music simply never becomes dated.

It's hard to pick a favourite from this CD, because they are all wonderful for different reasons. There is "The Pilgrim's Song", into which Nelson infuses incredible feeling: somehow, he captures the exultant emotions of the pilgrim and passes them on to us who are listening. I also particularly like "Because", "Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair", and the "Russian Easter Hymn". I won't go into elaborate detail on each song and why it is beautiful. Words sometimes cannot explain what one must feel in one's soul. Nelson's voice is a true gift to humanity and I trust it will always be loved by all who love beautiful things.

I think this CD is a must have for anyone who loves good music, and would also recommend "Through the Years".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Old Refrain, July 17, 2008

By 

Nancy Wischnowski - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Refrain (Audio CD)

No other baritone is better looking and has a smoother voice than this
singer of the 30's and he still has a loyal following.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised!, June 24, 2008

By 

Jenni Hulsizer (Rochester, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Refrain (Audio CD)

We have long been Nelson Eddy fans. "The Old Refrain" contains many of our old favorites plus several songs we had not heard recorded by Nelson Eddy before; e.g. "Panis Angelicus" and "Short'nin' Bread". We are very pleased with our purchase.