Pat Green

I first heard Pat Green on the radio when his song "Dixie lullaby" was playing and I was impressed. After that I had to buy his music, so now I own almost all of his CD's. This CD is great all the way through, I definitely recommend this album to any Pat Green or Country music fan.

People may say this CD is not "classic Pat" but I still love it. Each his albums fits a certain mood and this one certainly has a place in my music rotation.

I hope that you will love it as much as I do. New to Pat? Give it a try, you never know.

Pat's growing older, and so is his music. I love his older music, but I also enjoy his music today, expecially Cannonball. We can't always be kids and Canonball reflects that. For example, "Way Back Texas" speaks to those of us who enjoy remembering our "wilder" days, but are happy to have moved on to the next phase. Pat's still Pat and this CD proves it. Excellent buy.

Heard this on the golf channel. What a great Pop/Country song. Good for the car!!!

I have all his CD's and once was a good friend of Pat's before he got real big. I lost touch with him and Brendon Anthony(who was a friend of mine at Texas A&M) since he's gone new Pat. I like some of these songs but feel like he's trying to hard to impress nashville. I not saying he has to sing about drinking beer all the time but at least stick to what got you here alittle. I remember seeing Pat Green play and only about 20 people in the joint. He played back then with fire and this amazing energy that I have never seen. I still support Pat and he's still one of my Favorite guys to listen to but I keep hoping the old Pat will come back.

As my title says, I consider this box set an overview...all in good reason, though. As a guitarist myself that has never really known where to begin when dealing with Jazz guitar, this set which was actually a gift was the absolute perfect place to start. It is the greatest open-door into the Jazz guitar world. I certainly wouldn't advise anyone to drop-anchor here though. It would be doing the people who put this box-set together a disservice. Branching out using this box-set as a springboard is the best thing you can do when building a Jazz guitar collection. I highly recommend it!

I've had this box set for more than a year now and really enjoy it. It has been a good way to explore many of the jazz guitar masters. I just picked up three CDs from artisits I disovered through this set; Al di Meola, Mike Stern and John McLaughlin. Id covers everything from early innovators through fusion masters.

Part of the fun of these kinds of anthologies is the grumbling over who was left out, what doesn't belong, etc. Taken as a whole however, this is a pretty compelling set of tunes.

I love disc one with some really good finds - like the hysterical Minnehaha by Sam Koki - maybe not the best playing but very fun. But, since these old tunes are so short shouldn't we have gotten more than one Django and Charlie Christian? Disc 2-3 have some nice tracks by players I've kinda ignored: Johnny Smith, Jimmy Raney, Lenny Breau for example. And Grant Green, who I had enjoyed on the old Blue Notes but had seen as a sort of Kenny Burrell lite, is surprising, fresh and swinging here. Good choices of tunes in almost all cases - Wes Montgomery, Hank Garland and others. (Did alot of these players let their chops slacken a bit over time?)

But, do we need Lee Ritenour on a jazz anthology? Jeff Beck? Santana?

Where are Egberto Gismonti, Bireli Lagrene, Stochelo Rosenberg, Sylvain Luc, Pierre Dorge, Scotty Anderson, Jimmy Bruno?

Its funny though, if you listen to one Derek Bailey or Sonny Sharrock tune, you don't realize that all of their solos follow the same frightening descent into hell. I actually like their playing if I hear, like one piece every year or so.

What a shame one never gets to hear Oscar Almen do what he does better
than just about any other Guitarist,Or hear enough Django,Charlie Christen
,Teddy Bunn,To really understand why they are more than just fine Guitarist....they are "Jazz Greats"

Thats because this Collection is more Intrested in getting
non jazz fans to buy this set.
There's a few odd things about this very good box set.The fact
that the cover of the Booklet(which is very nice)is a picture of a flattop
guitar,and there's plenty of Guitars and Guitarist that should be in a rock or pop collection

I guess when they were trying to update the fine two record set
50 years of jazz Guitar,They stuck with the one track pre artist.
This makes for a lot of space for many guitarists,Which is the main
problem with this set.Instead of giving you 2 or 3 cuts from real
jazz greats(not just fine Guitar Players)they fill the four
cds with Pop and Rock recordings that have no place in a jazz Guitar
collection.
I love Santana ,but he's not Jazz,Part of something being jazz in
improvisation,something that Santana doen't do much of .Which
doesn't make "Europa" any less great,.Also just because you
Improvise doesn't mean that a artist is a jazz also.Theres plenty
of Guitarists that have nothing to do with jazz on this set.Some
are jazz players who play pop(Earl Klugh),Others like Hendrix
or Jeff Beck aren't Jazz at all.The last pages
of the booklet are pictures of Strats and Les Pauls and even
a Classical guitar gets a double page spread how silly is That!

After listening to this 4 cd set several times I've come to the conclusion that it could have been better condensed into 2 spectacular jazz cd's. First of all, cd 1 starts off with what sounds like banjo. Who's bright idea what it to include it on 100 years of jazz guitar? There are also songs that are dominated by saxophone and/or vocals with guitar as a background instrument.
If I wanted to hear vocals and sax I would have purchased cd's with vocals and/or Coltrane or Sonny Rollins, repectively.
There are only a few gems on cd 1 most notably Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian.
Cd 2 is probably the best with cd 3 close behind. However, can somebody tell me why Jimi Hendrix doing "Manic Depression" is on this cd? If you know the answer then perhaps you may also know why in the world Carlos Santana is on this collection as well.
And Derek Bailey's 1997, "Should Be Reversed" is just garbage!!! THIS IS NOT JAZZ!!! Who's bright idea was it to put this track on the compilation? I keep thinking, another Django tune, another Wes Montgomery, Pass, Ellis, Burrell tune would have been better suited to make this a better compilation.
All that 1970's distorted psuedo-jazz fusion racket by the likes of John McLaughlin and others dominate cd 4. Cd 4 contains all the "really want to play rock, but call themselves jazz guitarists."
There are some great guitarists and tasty licks on this cd package, but there is also NON jazz on this too. Be advised.

Of course there should have been much more. I remember there been a Metropolian Opera series called CAST ALBUMS- 100 YEARS that was put out for a limited time only and had like five volumes.
As Peter Filichia noted they left out SHE LOVES ME, BRIGADOON and SWEENEY TODD. Also nothing from PACIFIC OVERTURES, BIG RIVER, CHESS, CRAZY FOR YOU, JEKYLL & HYDE, TITANIC, THE SCARLET
PIMPERNEL, FOOTLOOSE- THE MUSICAL, THE FULL MONTY, URINTOWN...
But they couldn't have put it all. I would have done without Lee Remick's
"Anyone Can Whistle", because the show was a flop. I guess because it was Sondheim's first "serious" show...

The first three discs were only OK. I had forgotten how much better the later Broadway musical recordings were. The last two discs were very good, maybe because I could relate better to the shows or perhaps the productions were better.

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

I love Pat Green, and the song Wave on Wave- which is the reason that I got this CD- other than the one song that I bought it for, there are only a couple of songs on there that are good.

Yes this album is a bit more commericial than his previous ones, but still overall great music!

I love this album. Wave on Wave is a classic song. I read some other reviews, and have to say I never heard Mike and the Mechanics "In the living years" in this song. This album is a little more commercial that Pat has been in the past, but that's ok. Because he makes this work too. He's our bar singing Texas boy, and still will be, but puts a softer touch on this album, which I can only call growth since it's still a great album. Other mentionable songs are "Poetry", and Guy like me, and Wrapped. His music is always going to be something you can kick back, and soak in - the background of anything you have going on.

Pat Green is a stocky, blond John Hiatt!

Love him!

I agree that "Wave On Wave" is too similar to Mike And The Mechanics' "In The Living Years".

Anyone else think so? there is a poll on pat greens bulletin board.

One thing about the Texas based country musicians is that they do love the state. Another thing about Texas based musicians is their sound and their stories. Pat Grreen is at the head of the class with his ditties, pure Austin based bliss.

I love this CD; it is one of my all time favorites and I am a long term music lover (48 years?). This is about the third or fourth copy of this I have purchased(my kids keep taking my CDs). I absolutely love it!!! It is my favorite of my Pat Green CDs; I love "Carry On", "Threadbare Gypsy Soul with Willie Nelson", "Three days", "Whiskey", "Standing in the Texas Sun", "Crazy", etc, etc, etc. The fiddle on this CD is wonderful!

When I first read about Pat Green, he was refered to as Guy Clark lite i.e. someone who is trying to mine the authentic Texan vein of song story lines. And its true that at times Pat can get so enamored with writing about the myth of the unending Texas party that it can be tiresome. However at his best on songs like "Three Days", "Carry On", and "Threadbare Gypsy Soul, " it becomes clear that he is the real deal.

IMHO he is one of the folks who has been hurt by the development of the cd and the requirement for more songs to fill the available time. If this was the 35-43 minute album of 20 years ago it would be a country classic

This is by far my favorite CD. Though the first time I listened to it, it didn't grab me, I gave it a few more chances, and each time it grew on me, so if you are not a huge fan the first time you listen to it do not give up hope!! Now I can barely get myself to listen to anything else. I am addicted. I love every single song on this CD (and his others as well) but my favorites are "Whiskey" and "Galleywinter." If you do not own this CD and choose not to, you are truly missing out.

To be quite honest, I never really gotten into country until I heard Pat Green. This guy plays in front of a packed house every time he comes down to Baton Rouge and New Orleans. This CD is great, but you should buy his others because he is a truely great songwriter for the college aged crowd. If you haven't heard of Pat Green, you are deprived. Every song on this album is great for any road trip, especially going through Texas.

Pat Green is an exciting performer who's time has not yet come to the wide range of recognition that he deserves. This live album is well done and hints at the excitement that one would encounter form one of his live shows. Worth a listen if you like a good country rocker.

It's funny - we Texans are hardest on our own and while I loved the recent Wave on Wave album, this one is still better. Worth the space in the truck on a roadtrip!

If you're a Pat Green, or Texas Country fan then this is a must have CD. A live CD, yet very refined, and high quality recordings. The crowd is mixed in well, you can hear the crowd when you're suppose to.

I haven't seen Pat in concert since his "Three Days" album, but he use to put on a great show. This was recorded druing that time and it comes across on the record. Orginal, energetic, and flat out good, this album will be appreciated by any Texas Country Music fan or fan of Pat.

Live at Billy Bob's is the "essential" Pat Green cd, so if you've never heard him, get this or "Here We Go (Live)" first. Both live albums are awesome, but Billy Bob's has better sound to it. I give this and Here We Go both 5 Stars, so either is a fine choice. GO PAT.

...Pat Green is a REAL representation of Texas. It's all about the beer! LOL All I can say is that it's rare that you find someone who's as real as this guy. Check it out if you haven't already.

For true Texas country western this is the best CD to get along with his debut album "George's Bar". If you are sick of all the whiny country and just want a good Texas CD. choose Pat Green, he'll get your motor goin and You'll absoloutley love it!

Pat Green is a man who writes about life, or what he has seen of it. DanceHall Dreamer is Pat's freshman work and gives the listener a good base for who Pat Green is. I do think that this album is the weekest of his efforts. If you want to get an idea of Pat's real sound listen to him in concert. If you cant make it, skip this album and buy one of his two live cd's.

But they should have left the singing to the original artists.
I love Pat Green, but he needs to stick to his own stuff.

I am a huge fan of Pat Green, ever since my brother introduced me to him. I've always been a country music lover, but it took me until about 2 or 3 years ago to get into Texas Country. Although I was born and raised here. I love this CD. Pat does an awesome job, and with what little I'd heard from Cory previous to this CD, I think he did awesome too. You can really just listen to every song on this CD and go along with it. That's a sign to a great CD. If you like country - purchase this CD.

Pat Green and Cory Morrow are great performers and wonderful songwriters. The songs on this album are classics and they're covered beautifully by two of Texas' best. It's a fantastic album especially for younger listeners who might not otherwise be introduced to such great music. I bought it and loved it. I think it's an album that everyone can enjoy. If you've never heard Texas country then this is a good album to cut your teeth on. You'll be left wanting more for sure. On a side note - I would like to see Pat and Cory release an album with original songs that they perform together. I'd buy that too.

This album is simply the best I own. This was the first Pat Green CD I ever bought and after hearing it once I went out and got every CD of his that I could find. Pat Green and Cory Morrow made every song better than the original.

You have to admire Pat & Cory's ability to pick great songs. I can't get enough of Red Bandana, Live Forever, and Stuck in the Middle! You can tell that these guys are friends, they have great harmony. Pat got his big break not soon after and I doubt Cory has much longer to wait.

I've been listening to Pat since "Dancehall Dreamer" and as anyone else who has been listening to him that long you sure can see a change. Pat use to have this original, raw, outlaw sound to his music and then somewhere around "3 Days" that all changes. While "Lucky Ones" is better then the disaster that "wave on wave" was, it is still not back to that Classic Pat Green; but this album gives you hope of that return.

With this CD, "Lucky Ones," Pat Green has become one of my favorite artists. I listened to the CD, downloaded to my MP3 player and installed it in permanent residence in my car. Now I understand why all the Texans I know are so crazy about Pat!

The Lucky Ones are the people who purchase this album. To me, Pat Green is like Merle Haggard: in a class by himself. CCR, McClure, Roger Clyne and Reckless Kelly are all good, but no one can match Pat. LO is strong from start to finish and has a good mix of songs. My personal favorites are "Somewhere Between Texas and Mexico", Radney's "Lucky Ones", and the Rob Thomas collaboration "My Little Heaven". Pat, please come play the Wormy Dog Saloon in Oklahoma City more often.

I am a relatively new country music fan, and most definitely a brand new Pat Green fan, and I have to say "Lucky Ones" is a great album. A person could certainly call me a displaced rocker from the 1980s, as I miss this big arena rock sound and the bigger-than-life image which went with it; but quite frankly, this is why I find such a refuge in Country's new sound. It's rock, and I like it! Thanks for being a pleasure to listen to, Mr. Green...I hope other hopeless rockers will find you.

I became acquainted with Pat Green while living in Texas for 15 years. His raw energy and non-conforming style were instantly likeable and more important, respected. I have several of his CD's and listen to them often. Disregarding the reviews on Amazon, I ordered Lucky Ones, thinking people possibly too tough. Realizing that artists grow and change, maybe writing/performing songs about Texas and drinking beer was a thing of the past at least on this CD. But what is missing here is his rawness, creativity and sheer Pat Green style. I will concede that Don't Break My Heart Again is good and I do hear him in that song. Depressingly, whenever I long for Texas and pull out a Pat CD to make living up here easier, this will not be one of them. What I especially miss are the references to his (what appers to be) fundamental religious beliefs and love of family that you just knew came from his heart. PAT, PLEASE COME BACK.