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Looking for compilation suggestions

As of late I find myself listening to compilation albums and soundtracks more and more. Right now I'm listening to "These Times We're Living In, A Red House Anthology" which is very good. Other favorites are kd lang's "Songs from the 49th Parallel," the soundtrack from "Dead Man Walking" and the newly released "Instant Karma - The campaign To Save Darfur." Albums such as these provide me an opportunity to hear new artists or well known artists performing music somewhat out of their element.
Any recommendations appreciated and I'll probably pick up a few of them.
timrhu
david12
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I am afraid I don't know the label, as a friend copied it for me, but there is a CD of Bob Dylan covers from the likes of Eliza Gilkyson and Martin Simpson, called "Nod to Bob", which is one of my favourite CDs
As for a CD of cover versions, try Shawn Colvins "Cover Girl" , very sensitive interpretations of great songs. I did'nt think anyone could sing "Guitar Town" better than Steve Earl himself, but I prefer Shawns version.
Incidentally, I just went to a Shawn Colvin concert. I don't think she said more than 10 words, but I can't remember a better concert
timrhu OP
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"A Nod to Bob" is on the Red House Record label as is the Kate Wolf tribute cd mentioned above. I've been touting the "Nod to Bob" cd for a while here. It is one of my favorite compilation cds with the bonus of HDCD. There are some wonderful artists on the Red House Record label doing what I guess is American music. Eliza Gilkinson, Greg Brown, the Wailin Jennies (spelling) and others that are definitely worth trying. The record label has some other fine compilation cds showcasing their artists; check em out.
don_s
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Timrhu, Glad you liked the Kate Wolf tribute.

While I was looking for the "Nod to Bob" you and David12 recommended I found this:

Bob Dylan: This Ain't No Tribute Series
Taj Mahal, The Band, Leon Russel, Isaac Hayes, and others.
don_s
271 posts
 
and this

"Dylan Country"

and an entire series called "This Ain't no Tribute Series"
featuring songs of Janis Joplin, Zeppelin, Clapton, Stones.

Never heard of the series before so maybe it isn't all that well done. Anyone familiar with the work?
timrhu OP
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Listened to Patti Smith's "Twelve" last night. Her version of George Harrison's "Within You Without You" is well worth the price of admission. Great bass on this cd also.
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