What's In Your CD Player/iPod/MP3/Computer/Hi Fi, Right Now?

[mariana44]

How do they compare John--2 very different singers.

[john]

I like both versions Marian and in fact the arrangements are very much the same, even down to the whistling bit. I believe it was a big hit for Gene.

[ROBERT M.]

Listening to the late Mary Cleere Haran CD There's a Small Hotel - Live at the Algonquin tonight

[Eman]

This was a random playlist from my ipod earlier this evening--

TIME AFTER TIME—SHIRLEY BASSEY
SOMEDAY SOON----EDDIE FISHER
MAN WHO CAN’T BE MOVED—THE SCRIPT
ONCE UPON A TIME –JACK JONES
IT’S ALL IN THE GAME—JOHNNY MATHIS
LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE---ANN HAMPTON CALLOWAY
THE WAY YOU LOVE ME—FAITH HILL
THE MORE I SEE YOU-- MICHAEL BUBLE
BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS---DIONNE WARWICK.
IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW—-CHICAGO.
THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW--- REBA MACENTIRE
YOU HAD ME FROM HELLO--MICHAEL BALL

I do not think there are any surprises there


Just out of interest—how many tunes do you have on your Ipod, Eman ?

Hi Mariana, I have the old school Ipod that has about 160GB so currently I have about 10,000 songs. It says it could hold 20,000 but I haven't had the time to download any more tunes LOL

[mariana44]

Wow !! You are beating me by a lot--plus my ipods are smaller--a 20gb, and a 30 gb--plus a shuffle-about 8 gb. They sound a bit sad
compared to a 160 gb. My sister has an 80 gb-I did not think they came any bigger than that.

[Marian]

I have never owned an Ipod so know very little about them. Can you take songs off as well as add them?

[Eman]

Wow !! You are beating me by a lot--plus my ipods are smaller--a 20gb, and a 30 gb--plus a shuffle-about 8 gb. They sound a bit sad
compared to a 160 gb. My sister has an 80 gb-I did not think they came any bigger than that.

Mariana, yes they do come with high GB's that was the highest at the time. It's about the size of my I-phone. I'm not all that into downloading stuff off of I-tunes as I like the physical product in my hand. What I do is rip my music from my cd's onto the Ipod. However I'm more of the standard I love vinyl records type!!

Marian - Yes you can add and delete songs. Check it out if you get a chance.

[karl]

I like both versions Marian and in fact the arrangements are very much the same, even down to the whistling bit. I believe it was a big hit for Gene.

I am a big Gene Pitney fan, I saw him in the 60's then twice in the 2000's infact I had tickets to see him four days after his very sad death

Have you seen his concert from Foxwoods John? Absolutely brilliant, he included Robbie Williams "Angels" which I saw him do and it's the best version I've ever heard, as you mentioned Gene's whistle I normally can't stand whistles but Gene's was a rich melodic whistles, there are also two gret appearances by Gene on The Wheeltappers & Shunters Social Club dvd's also with a lot of great surprise guests as they are not all listed on the sleeve.

[mariana44]

They can only be taken off via the computer--or you can leave them on the computer, and a "X" by the side, means they will not play, until no "X"---like Christmas songs for instance.

I have only downloaded from Itunes a couple of times-I do not find it easy to use--but Amazon is brilliant at downloading-especially if there is just one track on a cd that you want.

Yes, most of my music comes from my cds---and even better---all the old lps that I had and 45's , I can now listen to on my ipod--it is brilliant.

If anyone ever asked me about buying an ipod, i would say-go for it 100%. I use mine all the time--plus you can buy speaker docks, so that you are not always attached to your headphones.

I guess you could say that I am an ipod Addict.

[Eman]

They can only be taken off via the computer--or you can leave them on the computer, and a "X" by the side, means they will not play, until no "X"---like Christmas songs for instance.

I have only downloaded from Itunes a couple of times-I do not find it easy to use--but Amazon is brilliant at downloading-especially if there is just one track on a cd that you want.

Yes, most of my music comes from my cds---and even better---all the old lps that I had and 45's , I can now listen to on my ipod--it is brilliant.

If anyone ever asked me about buying an ipod, i would say-go for it 100%. I use mine all the time--plus you can buy speaker docks, so that you are not always attached to your headphones.

I guess you could say that I am an ipod Addict.

Well put Mariana!! LOL..it's funny when I hear stuff on my Ipod from when I was 10 years old like "The Bump" by Kenny and "Sugar Baby Love" by the Rubettes Yet I love those records as they remind me of an innocent time.

[john]

No I haven't seen that concert of Gene Pitney's, Karl, I have seen it advertised on Amazon.

[john]

Just listened to Matt's Long and Winding Road album tonight, one of my old favourites. Haven't listened to this one for a while and really enjoyed it.

[mariana44]

Oh dear-I have just lost another post, just posting at the same time as John--

What i was saying is that Ipods can be adapted for use in the car-my sister has a cassette player in her car, and she bought a cassette adapter from Amazon for a few pounds, and she can listen to her ipod while she travels to and from work, via the cars speakers. i think you can also buy adapters for cd players.

What's not to like--your own favourite music--you can play a particular artist, or a cd, or your favourites list---with no annoying chetter or distractions.

[Eman]

Oh dear-I have just lost another post, just posting at the same time as John--

What i was saying is that Ipods can be adapted for use in the car-my sister has a cassette player in her car, and she bought a cassette adapter from Amazon for a few pounds, and she can listen to her ipod while she travels to and from work, via the cars speakers. i think you can also buy adapters for cd players.

What's not to like--your own favourite music--you can play a particular artist, or a cd, or your favourites list---with no annoying chetter or distractions.

Bravo Mariana Bravo. I hate it when the commercials come on the radio and it's about something disgusting!! I'm no prude, but c'mon the radio is no place for that as young kids listen!! I know I'm gonna sound like a fogey, but I always tell my nieces and nephews, "In my day......"

[john]

Been listening to Jack Jones "Breadwinners" tonight, lovely album with a nice selection of songs.