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Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list

I've been listening to some of my favorite recordings this weekend and was wondering what others on Audiogon felt were there favorites. We have all seen the Stereophile "Records to Die For", The Absolute Sounds recommended list, Music Directs' list, The Golden Ear, etc. now I'm hoping to assemble the Audiogon "Recordings To Die For". Please list your five favorite recordings, the ones you listen to over and over or play for friends. I would assume the sonic quality is excellent in that this is an audiophile site. The performance and enjoy ability should also be excellent. Please leave your top five, even if they are already chosen so we can discover the very top for the Audiogon listeners. ALSO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CRITICIZING OTHERS OPINIONS AND JUST LEAVE YOUR FAVORITES!

August 2002: I have compiled a summary and a full printer-friendly list of all of the recommendations below.
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Listing dark horse material only (Kind of Blue is hard to leave off)
1. Introducing Ruben Gonzales, an 83 yr old cuban piano player whose soul and chops are astonishing.
2. Senor Blues, Taj Mahal. The best taste in R&B.
3. Yellow Moon, Neville Brothers, powerful & moving.
4. Ballad of the Fallen, Charlie Haden. Makes you want to take up arms for the cause.
5. Crosswinds, Capercaille. Kare Mathessen's voice is pure sunlight. Special mention: John Hiatt's Feel's Like Rain as a single.
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