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Rags to Riches: The Essential Hits of Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin , Robert Strickland Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Performer: Robert Strickland
  • Composer: Scott Joplin
  • Audio CD (June 21, 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Compendia
  • ASIN: B0009J4OAO
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,338 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Original Rags
2. Maple Leaf Rag
3. Easy Winners
4. Elite Syncopations
5. The Entertainer
6. The Cascades
7. Bethena
8. Leola
9. Gladiolas
10. Searchlight
11. Fig Leaf Rag
12. Sugar Cane
13. Euphonic Sounds
14. Paragon Rag
15. Solace
16. Wall Street Rag
17. Treemonisha
18. Magnetic Rag

Editorial Reviews

Celebrate the diversity of American music with RAGS TO RICHES: THE ESSENTIAL SCOTT JOPLIN, a comprehensive collection of 18 pieces by one of ragtime’s greatest composers. From his signature hit "Maple Leaf Rag" to classics such as "The Entertainer" and "Wall Street Rag", RAGS TO RICHES: THE ESSENTIAL SCOTT JOPLIN contains some of the most revered tunes in musical history and will be treasured by music fans for years to come.

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
(18)
4.6 out of 5 stars
I would recommend it to anyone that would like to listen to music by a great piano artist. Mary Baker  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
If you are like me, you do not know much about ragtime music. A. Blankenship  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
I keep the CD in the car all the time. Edward Hart  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Excellent August 15, 2006
By Bird
Format:Audio CD
I had previously purchased a Scott Joplin CD and was disappointed by the dull quality and dispirited playing by the artist. This CD more than makes up for it. The music was beautifully performed and the recording was very clear. Every piece was perfect!
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars What the heck??? March 19, 2007
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Music is great, as is the playing. However, the last song is not Magnetic Rag but rather the same version of Maple Leaf Rag heard earlier on the album.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, with 1 small problem June 30, 2011
By Lizzz
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The CD is great; it has wonderful sound and vitatliy. And of course, Scott Joplin is a terrific artist. THE ONLY PROBLEM with the CD is that #18 "Magnetic Rag" is really "Maple Leaf Rag" (thus, "Maple Leaf Rag" is on the CD twice).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Ragtime Music, A Class of It's Own
I had heard of Ragtime Music, but never listened to it, after hearing it, I loved it and decided to buy the cd. I listen to it almost everyday. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Mary Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Sheer Magic
Robert Stickland has done a remarkable job of capturing the quintessential sound of Ragtime as it was composed and played by Scott Joplin. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Michael A. Littman
5.0 out of 5 stars Ragtime
I love ragtime. I keep the CD in the car all the time. It is very handy for long long trips.
Published 1 month ago by Edward Hart
4.0 out of 5 stars Good collection of songs
The CD is good quality, and contains most well-known songs. Sound quality is good, but not great. The interpretation is just a little flat, in my opinion.
Published 2 months ago by Dan C.
2.0 out of 5 stars Not your service, it's the rendition.
Sorry, the recording is as if played mechanically. No feeling, no expression and way too fast for Scott Joplin. My bad for choosing this artist.
Published 2 months ago by Jannette L Rumble
5.0 out of 5 stars Rags to Riches: The Essential Hits of Scott Joplin
I ordered this CD to use as a source for a graduate school paper I was writing, but I ended up keeping the CD as I really enjoy Scott Joplin's music. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Elaine Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
My husband brings this to work and teaches not only a music lesson but culture and history too. A wonderful tool for an educator.
Published 4 months ago by Ann Frailey
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great Joplin album
Never get tired of Joplin, keeping this one in the car and listen often. A nice switch from much of today's music. Highly recommend it
Published 5 months ago by Jean A. Hartley
5.0 out of 5 stars Scott Joplin Rags to Riches The Essential Hits
I love this CD of Scott Joplin. While listening to his unique piano style, it puts you in an era that is long gone by. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Eddie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars classic ragtime piano
This is a very good cd of the best ragtime piano player ever.
Either listening at home or on the road, the music is very pleasing
to the ear.
Published 14 months ago by Michael Wilmore
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