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1	The Persuasions Sing the Beatles (2002) more music like this by The Persuasions It may be easy to get cynical toward a project like this, especially with so many Beatles cover albums floating around. But leave it to the Persuasions, a 40-year-old a cappella singing group, to make virtually every kind of Beatles song fit into their style. They turn "Come Together" into doo wop, "Oh! Darling" becomes a sweet soul ballad, even ... see all copies from $13.79! new only from $16.20!
2	Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1992) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $65.49!
3	On the Good Ship Lollipop (1999) more music like this by The Persuasions After more than three decades of spreading the gospel of a cappella, the Persuasions recorded their first album for children. Though it's aimed primarily at the little ones, say one- to five-year-olds, it's hard not to enjoy it no matter your age. There are a host of treats, including "Teddy Bears' Picnic," "A Cappella Fellas" (written for the ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $9.24!
4	A Cappella Dreams (2003) more music like this by The Persuasions Had the Persuasions not gone the a cappella route in the '60s and '70s, it's quite possible that they would have become as huge as the Temptations, the Dells, the Four Tops, the Dramatics, or the Impressions. But unfortunately, most listeners are so used to hearing instruments that they have difficulty getting into a cappella performances -- even ... see all copies from $11.49! new only from $16.20!
5	Street Corner Symphony (1972) more music like this by The Persuasions Street Corner Symphony is an awesome a cappella release, a soaring assembly of songs that slide across the time-line, evoking the 1950s and the 1970s with equal ease, commercial R&B and the most devout gospel music, and even the commercial pop and singer/songwriter influences surrounding them ("Medley," which includes "He Ain't Heavy, He's My ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $10.04!
6	Chirpin' (1977) more music like this by The Persuasions After two ill-advised albums for A&M with instruments, The Persuasions returned to their a cappella roots. No longer popular enough to chart, the music was in no way diminished. Highlights include a swinging version of the gospel standard "It's Gonna Rain" and a dramatic reading of Tony Joe White's "Willie and Laura Mae Jones." Rob Bowman, All ... see all copies from $10.28! new only from $10.28!
7	We Came to Play (1971) more music like this by The Persuasions Better produced than their debut, We Came to Play continues what became a formula for The Persuasions -- covering '50s and '60s classics (the latter most usually taken from the Motown and Curtis Mayfield portfolios), the occasional Tin Pan Alley standard, and judiciously chosen pop/rock covers. In the '70s, a cappella singing was a lost art The ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $9.85!
8	Music for Little People: 15th Anniversary Collection (2000) more music like this by Various Artists Premiere children's music label Music for Little People has compiled a 15 song best-of in honor of their 15 years as a label. This isn't your parent's version of children's music: Buckwheat Zydeco tackles "Iko Iko," Michelle Shocked contributes the fanciful "Flying Lesson," and Los Lobos' version of the Farfisa work-out "Wooly Bully" from their ... see all copies from $1.99!
9	Deep Blue: 25 Years of Blues on Rounder Records (1995) more music like this by Various Artists Over the course of two CDs, Deep Blue: 25 Years of Blues on Rounder Records rounds up the highlights of Rounder's blues catalog, including tracks from Professor Longhair, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Lowell Fulson, Robert Nighthawk, Champion Jack Dupree, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Ronnie Earl, and Smokin' Joe Kubek, among many others. It's a ... see all copies from $4.29! new only from $9.67!
10	Stolen Roses: Songs of the Grateful Dead (2000) more music like this by Various Artists A fascinating listen born from an interesting idea, Stolen Roses culled existing live Grateful Dead covers from a diverse expanse of sources. The musical styles represented include everything from newgrass and a cappella to old-school punk, and even a high school marching band pays tribute to one of the Dead's more recognized songs. Bay area ... see all copies from $13.95!
11 view cover	Might as Well...The Persuasions Sing Grateful Dead (2000) more music like this by The Persuasions The year 2000 has been a busy year for these veteran, a cappella stalwarts. April saw the release of their highly acclaimed Frankly A Cappella, which is the Persuasions' tribute album to the man who gave them their first major-label break, Frank Zappa. The complex vocal arrangements are nothing short of transcendent, fully expressing Zappa's R&B ... see all copies from $50.00!
12 view cover	No Frills (1984) more music like this by The Persuasions The Persuasions celebrated their 20th anniversary with this 1986 set blending classics and more contemporary material. They covered vintage songs from The Drifters and Clyde McPhatter, included a lengthy, more modern/dance tune in Candi Station's "Victim" and added a holiday number with "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve." They brought back former ... see all copies from $6.66! new only from $13.39!
13 view cover	Spread the Word (1972) more music like this by The Persuasions Soulful a cappella renditions of traditional gospel and pop gospel songs. Opal Louis Nations, All Music Guide see all copies from $10.04! new only from $10.04!
14 view cover	Good News (1988) more music like this by The Persuasions The Persuasions were among the finest a cappella quartets of the 1970s and '80s. This 1982 album, which was reissued on CD in 1991, included a nice rendition of the title track, outstanding treatments of "All I Have To Do Is Dream" and "I Won't Be The Fool Anymore," plus a credible cover of Sam Cooke's "Cupid." The only shaky moments are on the ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $14.40!
15 view cover	Right Around the Corner (1994) more music like this by The Persuasions With Right Around the Corner, the Persuasions continue their trademark a cappella vocal stylings reminiscent of a 1950s New York street corner. Yet, through their choice of material and interpretation, the group retains a sense of freshness and vitality absent in many other revivalist groups. Though a song such as "Oh, Heavenly Salvation" is an ... see all copies from $11.24! new only from $13.39!
16 view cover	New Blues Hits (1997) more music like this by Various Artists This 18-track sampler from Bullseye Blues runs through a spate of 1996-1997 vintage releases to cobble together a nice selection from some of the label's better-known artists. Kicking off with the Persuasions' "Life Is Like a Ballgame" (in keeping with the baseball cover art motif), selected highlights from Smokin' Joe Kubek ("Can't See for Lookin ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.04!
17 view cover	Acappella (1970) more music like this by The Persuasions The first Persuasions release, recorded live in Los Angeles. The sound is a little two-dimensional, but this recording captures the spirit of joy in live harmonizing, which is the very essence of The Persuasions. Includes great takes on The Temptations's "Don't Look Back" and The Drifters's "Up on the Roof," making manifest the intrinsic ... see all copies from $11.66! new only from $11.66!
18 view cover	Sincerely (1996) more music like this by The Persuasions Listening to the Persuasions sing can be an enlightening experience. A true a cappella group in the sense that they use no instrumentation other than the human voice, their songs are as rich in tone and texture as any full-scale band. On Sincerely, the group pays debt to their street-corner singing roots of the past, while doing much to update an ... see all copies from $19.51! new only from $19.51!
19 view cover	The Persuasions Sing U2 (2005) more music like this by Persuasions see all copies from $16.20! new only from $16.20!
20 view cover	Frankly a Cappella: The Persuasions Sing Zappa (2000) more music like this by The Persuasions Frank Zappa gave the vocal group the Persuasions their first chance by signing them to his record label, Straight, in 1969. In 2000, the six-piece a cappella formation recorded a heartfelt tribute to the composer by recording doo wop renditions of a cross section of his songs. Some choices were inevitable, like "The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing," ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $13.00!
21 view cover	Comin' at Ya (1979) more music like this by The Persuasions see all copies from $10.00!
22 view cover	A Child's Celebration of Silliest Songs (1999) more music like this by Various Artists Rhino Records' A Child's Celebration of The Silliest Songs combines funny songs for kids with guest performers like Raffi, Little Richard, Julie Andrews and Shelly Duvall. Heather Phares, All Music Guide see all copies from $9.64! new only from $9.64!
23 view cover	Roots Music: An American Journey (2001) more music like this by Various Artists Over the course of their 30-year career, Boston's Rounder Records has amassed an amazing catalog of recordings drawing on just about every American musical tradition you can think of. Known primarily as a bluegrass and folk label, Rounder has also released (both under their own imprint and through subsidiary labels like Heartbeat, Bullseye Blues, ... see all copies from $24.40! new only from $24.40!
24 view cover	Bread & Roses Festival 1977 (1979) more music like this by Various Artists This two-record set chronicles the October 1977 benefit concert for Mimi Farina's Bread & Roses organization, which brings music into prisons and hospitals. A broad range of folk-related artists, including Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Pete Seeger, and Arlo Guthrie, among many others, turns this into a brilliant songwriting showcase. William ... see all copies from $9.28! new only from $9.28!
25 view cover	Bullseye Blues Christmas (1995) more music like this by Various Artists A slightly low-key, funky brand of blues is served up on Bullseye Blues Christmas, combining new and previously released flavorful seasonings from the likes of Champion Jack Dupree, Luther Guitar Junior Johnson, and the Persuasions. Roch Parisien, All Music Guide see all copies from $15.97! new only from $15.97!

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