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Girl [Import]

Track Listings

1. All I Wanna Do

2. Heaven Can Wait

3. So in Love With Yourself

4. Am I Dreaming?

5. Everybody Changes Underwater

6. Everything I Wanted

7. If It Moves - Dub It

8. Disremembrance

9. It's Amazing

10. Movin' Up

Tracks:

Swahili Papa (Bbc Russ Conway Show 26/7/62)
Dear John (Bbc Russ Conway Show 26/7/62)
Say I Won't Be There (Bbc Ken Dodd Show 14/7/63)
La Bamba Bbc Top Gear 16/7/64
Tossin' And Turnin (Bbc Top Gear 16/7/64)
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (Bbc Top Gear 16/7/64)
I Can't Hear You (No More) (Bbc Top Gear 10/11/64)
Wishin' And Hopin (Bbc Top Gear 10/11/64)
Losing You (Bbc Top Gear 10/11/64)
I Can't Hear You (No More) (Bbc Saturday Club 5/7/65)
In The Middle Of Nowhere (Bbc Saturday Club 5/7/65)
Mockingbird (Bbc Saturday Club 5/7/65)
Little By Little (Bbc Saturday Club 24/1/66)
Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Bbc Saturday Club 24/1/66)
Chained To A Memory (Bbc Saturday Club 24/1/66)
We're Doing Fine (Bbc Saturday Club 12/4/66)
Every Ounce Of Strength (Bbc Saturday Club 12/4/66)
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (Bbc Saturday Club 12/4/66)
Good Lovin (Bbc Saturday Club 12/4/66)
To Love Somebody (Bbc Dlt 5/1/70)
Son Of A Preacher Man (Bbc Dlt 5/1/70)
(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher (Bbc Dlt 5/1/70)

Album Description

Dusty Springfield was the finest female vocalist of her era, a performer of remarkable emotional resonance whose body of work spans the decades and their attendant musical transformations with a consistency and purity unmatched by any of her contemporaries. This wonderful collection compiles her complete surviving BBC sessions onto one CD for the very first time. The first three tracks, by The Springfields, includes their first single `Dear John' alongside two follow up singles `Swahili Papa' and `Say I Won't Be There'. This session and the following solo session in 1964 have only recently surfaced at the BBC, having been considered `lost' for a number of years. The album racks up five Top 10 hits alongside a string of album tracks and b-sides but most excitingly includes 'To Love Somebody', a cover of the Bee Gees classic that was originally recorded in Atlanta for inclusion in the seminal Dusty In Memphis album however that version was destroyed in a fire. This track and 'Tossing and Turning', 'Up Tight (Everything's Alright)', 'We're Doing Fine', 'Good Loving' and 'Higher and Higher (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me)' only exist in the BBC's archives. 22 tracks. Mercury.

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Gift to Starved Dusty Fans.......2007-06-17

Whenever any lost song by the great Dusty Springfield turns up, it's an event for her fans, but when an ENTIRE ALBUM of rare or previously unreleased material hits the marketplace, well, it's a cause for celebration. Okay, so the sound quality on some of these tracks isn't the best, and the performances by the backing musicians might be a bit muddy here and there, or the arrangements similarly cluttered, but none of this takes away from the superb vocal performances. Dusty didn't think of herself as one of the Great Ones, and she was a notorious perfectionist in the studio, but the songs included here show her to be a gifted live performer. There's a rawness and a spontaneity here that makes listening to this a real treat for those of us who mostly know the studio album versions of many of these tunes, and have heard them so many times we have memorized every second of every sound and syllable.

The first three tracks, by The Springfields, did not overwhelm this listener, and impatience began to set in almost immediately. Then, a rushed, almost frantic rendition of "La Bamba" (with poorly pronounced Spanish lyrics) threatened to sink expectations for a sublime Dusty experience. But what followed was a surprising, energetic Motown-styled version of "Tossin' And Turnin'," and these ears began to perk up. An emotionally bare and intimate reading of "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" set up the rest of the CD, and from there it never let up.

Two very different performances of "I Can't Hear You No More" are included here, and it's a toss-up as to which is better. On the first one, the band really gets it going, The Echoes do their backup vocals just like they do on the record, but Dusty's singing is just shy of breaking apart. It's a powerful moment. The second version is a tad slower and more laid back, and has less of a wall of sound behind the vocals. It's also more like the album version. In between, a perfunctory "Wishin' & Hopin'," never a particular favorite of mine, manages to gain some interest by having a slightly kickier beat than the original single, and after that a beautifully sung version of her hit song, "Losing You" keeps this collection on the beam. The bass and drums on this one almost make it better than the original recorded studio version, and the backup vocalists are perfection itself. Another song that doesn't add any new ground is "In The Middle Of Nowhere," but it's typically well done by Dusty, and then she follows it up with a fun performance of the Charley & Inez Foxx hit, "Mockingbird," which features one of the Echoes in place of the second Dusty heard on the album version.

The final ten songs bump this CD up to the stratosphere. "Little By Little" is crystal clear and, I think, much better than the hit single version, which always sounded to me like it was recorded in a bathtub. Soul classics never put to vinyl by Dusty, "Uptight (Everything's Alright)," "We're Doing Fine," "Good Lovin," and (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher" are all given the typical, devoted Springfield treatment. She clearly loved doing this kind of music. Two of Dusty's best known hits also come in this final stretch, an impassioned "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me," and "Son Of A Preacher Man," which may not include the perfection of the Memphis musicians, but Dusty sings it even better here, if that's possible.

For me, there are two transcendent moments on this CD: "Chained To A Memory," which is sung with heartbreaking immediacy, and Robin Gibb's "To Love Somebody," which was recorded during the Memphis sessions but lost in an infamous Atlantic warehouse fire (that also robbed the world of many other great artists' master recordings). It's a truly wonderfu gift to starved Dusty fans everywhere, not only to have this song at last, warts and all, but to have each and every one of these recordings.

I'm sure I'll wish that I could get rid of the announcer's voice at the beginning of many of these tracks, after I've listened a few times, but on the other hand, this is pop music history, so I guess I really don't mind too much. The mono and sometimes mirky recording quality of this CD made me tempted to only give it four stars, but that would be unfair, since these imperfections were anticipated. The songs, and Dusty's one-of-a-kind voice are what make THE COMPLETE BBC SESSIONS so special.

LIVE DUSTY MAGIC.......2007-06-08

Having collected Dusty's records since the 60's, it's always great to have something different to add to your collection.

Most of Dusty's solo tracks on this cd were released exclusively through the Dusty Springfield Bulletin some years ago but on this new commercially released cd we had the addition of some of The Springfields hit rsongs and how well they sound LIVE!

All the tracks on the cd are from radio broadcasts and the quality is excellent, there are some of Dusty's huge hits like Son Of A Preacherman, Losing You, I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myselfg and her worldwide smash You Don't Have To Say You Love Me.
Tracks that Dusty never recorded in a studio such as Tossin' & Turnin' have a great early rawness that really adds to the performance, we also have The Bee Gees hits To Love Somebody - Dusty did record this but it was lost when there was either a fire or flood in the Atlanic studios.
Another point of interest is the inclusion of two different versions of I Can't Hear You (No More).
The Jackie Wilson hit (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher is also another great performance from Dusty and the whole cd is such a welcome release.
Look out for the companion dvd to this set, it should be released late August so go ahead and treat yourelf to both!

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"The Very Best..." is right!
Scandinavian Skies?
Scandinavian Skies?
Piano Man From The Standards
This is pure pleasure to me.

Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel
Billy Joel
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ASIN: B00068C7WA
Release Date: 2004-12-06

Tracks:

Tell Her About It
Uptown Girl
Don't Ask Me Why
Piano Man
New York State of Mind
River of Dreams
It's Still Rock & Roll to Me
We Didn't Start the Fire
Goodnight Saigon
My Life
She's Always a Woman
She's Got a Way
Scandinavian Skies
Innocent Man
Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
Only the Good Die Young
All About Soul
Honesty
Just the Way You Are

Album Details

2004 Compilation Not Released in the USA.

Customer Reviews:

"The Very Best..." is right!.......2006-09-05

These are all my favorite Bill Joel songs. I never tire of hearing them and having them compiled on one CD is fantastic! Fans will not be disappointed!

Scandinavian Skies?.......2006-03-31

Looking over the track listing, we have all the Joel classics here... "Piano Man"... "Just The Way You Are"... "We Didn't Start The Fire"... "She's Got A Way" and of course, "Scandinavian Skies". Huh? Don't remember that one? Dig out your copy of Nylon Curtain. If you're putting together the Joel staples on one CD, I highly doubt that sits on top of the pile of essential songs. But aside from the obvious choices that could go in place of "Scandinavian Skies", it has a nice selection of songs for the casual listener. But of course, the casual listener would be better off dropping the extra money for the Greatest Hits 1-3 Box. Overall, 4 stars on the weight of the songs included, not on the ones they didn't.

Scandinavian Skies?.......2006-03-31

Piano Man From The Standards.......2005-07-22

There are just so many people that sometimes have to know a artist through the sounds of Broadway. Why? Because there is no other way you could find the songs he or she has made but there. For one of the greatest artists of the U.S., Billy Joel, he has truly shown that truthful with the status of Movin' Out. Although it is sad he hasn't recorded a new tune in almost a decade. His songs still remain true from the heart after all this time. Sadly, when it comes to hits packages, they almost hit the nail the nail on the head completely, especially for Billy Joel.

Piano Man: The Very Best Of Billy Joel is a single disc collection consisting of 19 tracks that the piano man has truly made a spectacle of. The songs here have really been remastered very well and still show his music simply is still alive. There are so many great songs here that are highlighted here including Piano Man, River Of Dreams, the hard driven We Didn't Start The Fire, all the way to Soul-driven tracks like Tell Her About It, The Grammy-Winning Just The Way You Are, Uptown Girl, and Movin' Out (Anthony's Song).

Yet, with the good sides about this collection, there are a lot of disadvantages from this collection. One of them, is that the collection is a little bit expensive, where you could get most of these tracks from another Billy Joel collection like 2001's Essential Billy Joel. Another disadvantage is that the album also does overshadow so many good songs as well like, The Longest Time, Say Goodbye To Hollywood, A Matter of Trust, and the upbeat Big Shot from 52nd Street.

Nevertheless, Billy Joel has truly made so many great songs for all to enjoy. It is just sad that with a generation that is more into acts like Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez, doesn't know how brilliant Billy Joel has made pop music. Still, Piano Man: The Very Best Of Billy Joel isn't a bad collection especially for anybody who doesn't have any of his records, but die hard longtime fans might want to avoid this collection. It doesn't really go to extremes.

Album Cover: B

Price: C

Mastering: B+

Songs: C+

Overall: C 1/2+

This is pure pleasure to me........2005-03-31

The perfect collection of 19 songs no fillers just excellent music to soothe the soul..highly recommended...Note this cd is available locally forget the import suggestion.

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Good, But All Mono
THIS SURPRISED ME

Best of the Shangri-Las
The Shangri-Las
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Shirelles - 25 All-Time Greatest Hits

ASIN: B000008220
Release Date: 1997-02-14

Tracks:

Remember (Walking in the Sand)
Leader of the Pack
What Is Love?
Give Him a Great Big Kiss
Maybe
Out in the Streets
Give Us Your Blessings
Heaven Only Knows
Never Again
What's a Girl Supposed to Do?
Dum Dum Ditty
Right Now and Not Later
Train from Kansas City
I Can Never Go Home Anymore
Long Live Our Love
Sophisticated Boom Boom
He Cried
Dressed in Black
Past, Present, and Future
Paradise
Love You More Than Yesterday
Sweet Sounds of Summer
I'll Never Learn
Take the Time
Footsteps on the Roof

Customer Reviews:

Good, But All Mono.......2007-02-22

This 1996 collection of 25 of the Shangri-Las' hits, B-sides, and album tracks was originally released on the Mercury Chronicles label [Mercury 314-528 171-2], but for some unknown reason, all that's available now is this similarly-priced import. Note that this CD is 100% mono. Collectors might prefer the Varese compiliaton "The Girl Group Sound: 25 All-Time Greatest Hits from Red Bird Records," which has more stereo (and somewhat better sound quality), as well as the UK compilation "The Red Bird Story" from Charly Records.

THIS SURPRISED ME.......2007-01-31

i heard this at barnes and noble, and i was surprised by how good the music and production was. the one that stood out for me was I CAN NEVER GO BACK HOME because i can sort of relate to that song due to my past experiences. i also loved that it was different from what other girl groups were doing in the 60s. i loved the haunting vibes, man. it will just hold you captive. this is one, in my opinion, that should be listened to with headphones. there is something "3D" about this music.

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Rickie Lee Jones: Girl at her Volcano
Sublime - A recording for musicans
Walk Away Renee
My introduction to Billy Strayhorn
Tears Of Sorrow, Tears Of Joy

Girl at Her Volcano
Rickie Lee Jones
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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It's Like This

ASIN: B00000718W
Release Date: 1992-01-01

Tracks:

Lush Life
Letters From The 9th Ward/Walk Away Renee
Hey, Bub
My Funny Valentine
Under the Boardwalk
Rainbow Sleeves
So Long
Something Cool

Album Description

Japanese edition of her top 40 1983 release with a bonus track, a live version of 'Something Cool'. Originally released as a 10' mini album, it features a total of eight tracks. Also contains live versions of 'Lush Life' and 'My Funny Valentine'. A Warner Brothers Records release.

Album Details

Rickie Lee Jones originally issued this in 1983 as a 10-inch vinyl collectible. It is her homage to the songs that inspired her in her career, like 'Girl' (with pal Tom Waits) 'Rainbow Sleeves', 'Walk Away Renee' , "Lush Life", "My Funny Valentine", 'Under the Boardwalk' and more.

Customer Reviews:

Rickie Lee Jones: Girl at her Volcano.......2007-06-02

Rickie Lee Jones in a striped down, at times almost vulnerable way. Any Jones fan should add this to their collection. It's a must have. There are definetly precious, historic,and great moments here!

Sublime - A recording for musicans.......2007-01-16

I generally liked a lot of RLJ's stuff, but when I bought this record in the 80s, it quickly became one of my very favorites. Ricky does her usual cool stuff, but the difference in this recording is the fantastic arrangements and playing by the best LA studio musicians at the time. Ricky plays piano like she means it. The album is not a typical over-produced glob of radio-slick pop, but genuine emotion and artistic subtlety. It's really an outstanding work. The depth of artistry here would be apparent to most listeners, but quite possibly appreciated to its fullest extent by musicians and the most discriminating of listeners.

Walk Away Renee.......2006-11-04

I purchased this CD for its hauntingly beautiful version of the l960's song, Walk Away Renee. The music is dreamy and expressive, and it was well worth the extra money.

My introduction to Billy Strayhorn.......2006-01-20

How has Rickie Lee changed my life? Her recording of "Lush Life" was the first time I had heard that song. Through that introduction I learned about Strayhorn and Ellington and jazz was opened up to me! But "Lush Life" isn't all there is to treasure here. Each song is a moment in time and though I will always have a special place in my heart for "Lush Life" (having worn out two cassettes replaying that single track before this CD issuance), the entire CD is memorable. Rickie Lee rules! And thanks, Rickie, for the introduction to jazz and jazz singers and big bands.......

Tears Of Sorrow, Tears Of Joy.......2005-11-03

I literally cried when this came out on cd. After spending years wearing out the original 10" vinyl LP and cassettes, I now have this masterpiece to enjoy. There will never be another Rickie Lee Jones. Words cannot express what this woman means to me- get her first three albums and listen to them in the dark. You'd swear this woman was singing directly to you, for you. That's how personal her songs are. (1979 Debut- "Rickie Lee Jones", 1981 2nd album-"Pirates", 1983 3rd album-"Girl At Her Volcano").

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Party time
Offensive
LOVE CHILD ALBUM REALLY SHINES--ESSENTIAL LATE '60s SUPREMES
ESSENTIAL DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES
truth from motown historian on the excellent love child ablu

Love Child/Supremes A-Go-Go
The Supremes
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ASIN: B00004WZ5R
Release Date: 2004-08-09

Tracks:

Love Child
Keep an Eye
How Long Has the Evening Train Been Gone
Does Your Mama Know About Me
Honey Bee (Keep Stinging Me)
Some Things You Never Get Used To
He's My Sunny Boy
You've Been So Wonderful to Me
(Don't Break These) Chains of Love
You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'
I'll Set You Free
I Can't Shake It Loose
Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart
This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)
You Can't Hurry Love
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)
Baby I Need Your Loving
These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
Get Ready
Put Yourself in My Place
Money (That's What I Want)
Come and Get These Memories
Hang on Sloopy

Album Description

UK version of Motown's '2 Classic Albums On 1 CD Series'. Reissue of 'Love Child' (1968) and 'Supremes A-Go-Go' (1966) together on 1 CD. Packaged in a full color slipcase with original artwork and 8 page booklet. The former LP reached #14; the latter topp

Album Details

Digitally Remastered 2on1 CD with their Landmark LP that Saw them Eschew their Formal Gowns for Ghetto Rags and Relied More on Ashford and Simpson for their Hits. Along Side is 'supremes A-go-go', with their Hit 'you Can't Hurry Love' Fleshed Up Withmore Cover Versions of the Time.

Customer Reviews:

Party time.......2006-07-06

Since a number of Supremes albums have long been unavailable on CD, re-issues such as can be found on the excellent 2 Classic Albums 1 CD series are to be warmly encouraged. This is a slightly unexpected pairing of albums, with Love Child the more recent of the two, by the time they had become Diana Ross and the Supremes, followed by The Supremes A' Go-Go dating from a couple of years earlier, and featuring the classic line-up of Diana, Flo and Mary.
Love Child followed the departure of Holland/Dozier/Holland from the fold and the policy at Motown of encouraging a new lyrical realism, addressing issues of the day, hence the downbeat album cover with Diana cast in the role of the "Love child" (you can tell by the T-shirt emblazoned with the words "Love child"), seemingly ostracized by Cindy and Mary. Some of the tracks were produced by rising stars Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, including the single Some Things You Never Get Used To and a new version of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin', with other production duties shared by The Clan, Frank Wilson, Deke Richards and other relatively new blood, and including Smokey Robinson on his song He's My Sunny Boy. All reflect Motown's new found sophistication and a move towards the mainstream, but there is diversity and funkiness throughout the grooves. Cindy and Mary do not appear on the singles Love Child or Some Things You Never Get Used To, and are augmented throughout the album by the Andantes, in preparation for Diana's solo career which was launched around eighteen months later.
The Supremes A' Go-Go was hurriedly put together to capitalize on the hits Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart and You Can't Hurry Love, and these classics are among the strongest tracks, as runs-through of recent hits for Motown acts the Four Tops, the Isley Brothers and the Temptations, though efficient and enjoyable, can sound rushed. The album is further fleshed out with novelties such as a version of Nancy Sinatra's Boots, the McCoys' Hang On Sloopy, a rare Mary Wilson lead vocal on Martha and the Vandellas' Come And Get These Memories, and a stomping version of the Barrett Strong hit Money, which had by then become a standard thanks to covers by the Beatles and the Stones amongst others. The Supremes had previously recorded a whole album in tribute to the Beatles and other British acts, inaccurately named A Bit Of Liverpool, and it's possible that this track's origins date from then.
Apart from the two A-sides, there are no original songs on the album, unless Put Yourself In My Place is included. The Supremes had been the first to record this back in 1964, but their attempt had been shelved and the song assigned to the Elgins, and later to the Isley Brothers and to Chris Clark. This re-working was also the flipside of You Can't Hurry Love and is one of the highlights of this unpretentious and lively party album.

Offensive.......2006-04-02

I for one hate the 1968 song "Love Child" because I think it sends out a very bad message. Saying that a person is "never meant to be" is not only damaging; it is cruel and hurtful.

On an impersonal level I understand that the girl of song story is saying she wants to wait prior to having a sexual relationship as she is not ready to take on the responsibility. Well and good. However, I take issue with the lyrics "...before end up hating the child we may be be creating...Love Child! Never meant to be!" Saying that suggests that only those born within marriages are valid people and meant to be.

Humanity predates marriage, so there was a time when all people were conceived and born ex wedlock. I hate the song and find it very offensive.

LOVE CHILD ALBUM REALLY SHINES--ESSENTIAL LATE '60s SUPREMES.......2005-05-03

While Diana Ross is clearly the "star" of LOVE CHILD, The Album, this set has a very strong group feel. And yes, the background vocals, except for the 2 singles ["Love Child," and "Some Things You Never Get Used To," the latter a very good Motown effort, but strange choice for single release] prominently feature founding member Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard's replacement Cindy Birdsong, from Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. In fact, in Mary Wilson's autobiography DREAMGIRL, she lists the recording (and re-recording) dates for many of the selections that ended up on this album. The executive producer made sure that the Supremes' sound was re-invigorated for this album. The tunes are well-written, beautifully arranged, produced and performed. "How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone," a late 60's soul masterpiece, features a killer (and much studied) James Jamerson bass line, and lyrically, tells a compelling story. "I'll Set You Free," is so dramatic, and features CLASSIC "Supreme" background vocals, including well-placed "baby-baby's." You will get chills! Besides these and the excellent title tune, there are many other standouts, including "(Don't Break These) Chains of Love," which has BIG HIT written all over it, the lilting "You've Been So Wonderful To Me," and the very good (and very fun) "Honey Bee (Keep on Stinging Me)," "Can't Shake It Loose," and Ashford and Simpson's "You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin' (a cover of Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's original). "He's My Sunny Boy" is a minor Smokey Robinson tune that is punched up by it's horn arrangement and sparkling performance by Ross, whose performance on "Does Your Mama Know About Me" equally sparkles. This album climbed into the top 20 pop chart, and, thus, was one of the group's biggest late 60's successes.

SUPREMES A' GO-GO was the first album by a girl group to reach #1 pop. A great accomplishment, especially since this is, for the greater part, a so-so effort. The album certainly benefitted from featuring the classic "You Can't Hurry Love," and one of Holland-Dozier-Holland's best rocking dance grooves, "Love Is Like An Itching in My Heart." This album includes 8 Motown covers, the best, by far, of which are the Four Tops' "Shake Me, Wake Me," and the Elgins' "Put Yourself in My Place" (the latter which was recorded prior to virtually all of this material, and features strong backing by Wilson and Ballard). The non-Motown covers, "Hang on Sloopy" and "These Boots Are Made for Walking," are always hard for me to listen to, as Ms. Ross' lead vocal is mismatched. Reportedly, the latter was slated to be lead by Ms. Ballard. Pity that didn't happen. And, speaking of alternate lead vocals, Mary Wilson's on "Come and Get These Memories" is fairly subdued in the recording, if not in the performance. Her voice actually WAS perfectly matched to this tune. Overall, aside from the hits and 1 or 2 other selections, this is not a terribly satisfying mid-sixties effort by Motown and the Supremes though, clearly, it should have been. It comes across as a rushed effort to capitalize on a hot streak.
While all of the Supremes' hits are well anthologized, this collection is still absolutely essential, although primarily for LOVE CHILD.

ESSENTIAL DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES.......2005-03-30

Diana Ross and the Supremes continued their classic run of mega hits into 1966 where that nifty Motown classic You Can't Hurry Love became their SEVENTH chart-topping single. You Can't Hurry Love is one of The Supremes definitive classics. Lead singer Diana Ross whips along the verses with conviction, surfboarding along the upbeat musical arrangements. You Can't Hurry Love bounced to No.3 on the U.K charts though Phil Collins managed to take his (inferior) version to the top of the British charts seventeen years later in 1983. You Can't Hurry Love was the only chart-topping single originally by The Supremes to be found on the accompanying album, The Supremes A Go Go (1966).

Even more exciting was the rip-roaring, sassy and evocative Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart. Those jamming musical arrangements courtesy of Motowns in house band known as The Funk Brothers, great lyrics from Holland-Dozier-Holland, a soulful, sexually-charged tour de force vocal performance from Diana Ross to some strong and highly effective backing vocals from Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson make this yet another perfect Supremes classic and was scores ahead of the light Pop/R&B ballads of their earlier phenomenon. All the more surprisingly Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart only got as far as No.9 on the U.S billboard charts and didn't even chart in the U.K though it certainly had all the momentum and fire to have cracked the top spot.

(Incidentally Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart went on to become a big Northern Soul hit in the 1970's)

The remainder of The Supremes A Go Go (1966) were crammed with impressive, dynamic cover versions of familiar hits of the day all of which were mostly songs by other Motown artists such as The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Isley Brothers, The Elgins and Martha Reeves And The Vandellas.

Diana Ross puts in a fine, easy-going performance on their cover version of The Isley Brothers, This Old Heart Of Mine (Is weak For You) though it does admitedly lack the punch of the original.

There are a total of three cover versions of The Four Tops classic hits. Ross' sweet, sensual voice may have not have that bite and edge of Levi Stubbs rocketing vocal style but she remarkably manages to make any song she sing completely her own. Though quite lightweight their take on The Four Tops classic 1965 chart-topper I Can't Help Myself is contagious from its fantastically arranged orchestrations and comes complete with a super fine performance from Ross. This could have easily been a hit for The Supremes had it not already been for The Four Tops.

The sweeping arrangements on their dynamic take on Baby I Need Your Loving are sensational and Ross packs in another cracking vocal performance gliding along with ease and style.

What does manage to even better the original is their far more effective version of Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over). If anything these cover versions proved a great experiment for the developing Diana Ross sound even if it did subsequently leave Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson lurking bitterly in the shadows.

I must admit I was quite cynical on seeing that on the track list there was a cover version of Nancy Sinatras' chart-topper These Boots Are Made For Walking but soon ate humble pie on just one listen to Ross' cool, sassy delivery.

Ross does a stellar job on their version of The Temptations Get Ready which she performs with verve and style (even if it doesn't place no great threat to the original). They actually improve The Elgins, Put Yourself In My Place. Ross delivers a nice, intricate performance whilst there are soothing backing vocals from Ballard and Wilson.

Motowns pioneering hit was Barrett Strongs superb Money (That's What I Want), a song that echoed the perils of the restrictions of the ghetto (to which they were no strangers to). It's quite clear that Diana and the girls were forced to do some of these numbers in just a few takes, especially on this track, but they do manage to do an adequate job even if it does pale next to the original.

Mary Wilson, the only surviving memeber of The Supremes to remain right to the groups bitter end in 1977 when they quietly disbanded years after their peak, heads up front on a moderate cover version of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas classic Come And Get These Memories. Though Wilson has a nice, breathy soprano, it clearly lacks the depth and range of Ross' more distinct and unique style.

Completing the track line up is their fabulous and unique version of Hang On Sloopy where Ross' performance is strong, assertive and passionate sounding magnificent as do the great backing harmonies of Wilson and Ballard.

Motowns obvious marketing ploy was that in getting The Supremes to do a series of famous cover versions of hits from around that era, this would instantly sell the album in big proportions as well as also showing how adept and versatile a vocalist Ross had become (her solo career was under discussion now even though she wouldn't fly from the group until early 1970). Well, Motowns strategy worked as The Supremes A Go Go (1966) raced to the top of the album charts elbowing off The Beatles, Revolver from the top spot. Though highly commercial and formulaic, The Supremes A Go Go proves compelling and indeed a classic album.

Love Child became Diana Ross and the Supremes eleventh chart-topper in late 1968. This song was actually something of a comeback for Ross and the Supremes as their previous singles Somethings You Never Get Used To and Forever Came Today didn't even manage to break into the Top 20 charts.

It's true that a lot of Motown acts suffered from the loss of the genius songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland. Holland-Dozier-Holland take credit for creating and defining that magical phenomenon that became commonly known as "The Motown sound - the sound of young America". Holland-Dozier-Holland had left Motown in early 1968 following a bitter dispute with head boss Berry Gordy over royalty payments (many other Motown acts also sued the company over back royalty payments as most felt they were exploited).

Anxious to keep the "motown sound" alive and thriving, Berry Gordy appointed some remarkably talented new in-house songwriters and producers with the cream of the crop including the likes of Ashford and Simpson, Norman Whitfield, Deke Richards, Frank Wilson to name but a few.

Love Child had been penned by Frank Wilson, Deke Richards and R.Dean Taylor (one of Motowns few white acts that scored hits with the classic There's A Ghost In My House and Gotta See Jane). This was Diana Ross and the Supremes first real contemporary musical offering that made any form of political statement and to explore relevant social issues of that of a baby born out of wedlock. Love Child was deemed controversial at the time though is tame by todays standards.

Love Child was perharps Ross and the Supremes most compelling and powerful recording. Ross puts in a power-house performance sounding untypically raw and earthy across the dramatic orchestrations thats given a sharp, soulful edge. Whilst hitting No.1 in the States it also enjoyed success in the U.K (renewing their popularity there where they had also struggled with their last two singles) where it became a Top 20 hit gliding in at No.15.

The Love Child album steers away from their earlier sound and if anything you could argue this does sound more like a showcase for Ross' talents (which was the case pretty much from their first hit and as neither Mary Wilson or Cindy Birdsong hardly appear on any of these tracks as backing duties were provided by The Andantes). This does lack the group-oriented sound of their earlier phenomenon but still its a credible album and showed The Supremes comfortably changing with the ever-changing musical tastes of the 1960s.

Motown had by now fully recognised the potential in albums being used as pieces of musical art and not just a mere dumping ground for routine "filler" (as mostly the case with studio albums by any Motown artist in the 60's with all acts covering each others hits).

Ashford and Simpsons Keep An Eye has a slow, mellow arrangement thats ignited by Ross' strikingly husky delivery. Keep An Eye tells the tale of betrayal, bitterness and paranoya and really has that urban feel which was the intentional tone of the album (one look at the front cover with Ross, Wilson and Birdsong sporting afro hairstyles, dressed in cut off jeans and sweatshirts standing somewhere down some isolated back alley in the heart of Detroit really conveys that this album was going to be pure street).

How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone continues the mellow mood where Ross lets go and puts in a strong, assertive performance which compliments the complex musical arrangements consisting of that pounding percussion and glorious saxophone interludes courtesy of Motowns legendary in-house band known as The Funk Brothers.

More reminiscent of their showbiz persona was their commendable take on Does Your Mama Know About Me where Ross' voice shines too full effect revealing the real depth and essence in her soft, unique voice whilst moe familiar but ultimately an unexpected highlight of the album is the totally infectious Honey Bee Keep On Stinging Me. This track really was more reminiscent of their earlier sound with a contemporary twist. Ross sings in an engaging lower throat register which proves quite effective for her unusual, unique sound.

Somethings You Never Get Used To was Ross and the Supremes first single since 1963 not to have been written and produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland. They were immediately teamed with the multi-talented duo Ashford and Simpson that brought to Motown their own brand of chic, New York kind of sound that was fresh and exciting. The rolling Somethings You Never Get Used To was a concious effort by Ashford and Simpson to keep up the momentum of Holland-Dozier-Holland and it partially succeeds in its mission even though this became their first single since 1963 not to hit the Top 20.

He's My Sunny Boy is utterly fabulous from its fantastically assembled musical arrangements to the gorgeous, yearning sounds of Ross' slightly angelic vocals where as that showbizzy sound they delved into at their live concerts, creeps in on You've Been So Wonderful To Me though is still a catchy affair at that with Ross putting in a warm, exuberant vocal performance.

Even better was the upbeat, feel-good Chains Of Love where Ross' stirring performance is impressive whilst they make their version of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrells' You Ain't Livin Till Your Lovin' compelling with Ross putting in a commendable intepretation.

Ross' delicate voice enhances to great effect on the soulful I'll Set You Free whilst they move into funkier terriotry on the fun, bouncy I Can't Shake Loose where Ross' soulful performance ignites the stirring arrangements.

Love Child (1969) remains one of Diana Ross and the Supremes most popular studio albums. It was a big seller jumping into the Top 10 album charts on both sides of the Atlantic as well as winning many favourable reviews from critics that had previously predicted that Ross and the Supremes would sink following the departure of Holand Dozier Holland.

Love Child (1969) captures Diana Ross and the Supremes - the worlds biggest girl group of all time - at their swinging prime. For any lover of Motown or indeed Ross this album is pure gold!

Ian Phillips

truth from motown historian on the excellent love child ablu.......2005-02-01

any one truely familiar with mary wilsons voice can easily tell that she is definitly in hes my sunny boy, honey bee, ill set you free and how long has the evening train. the most noticiable is ill set you free. Most people dont realise that back in 64 she is the only one doing the baby babys in where did are love go. again the are exactly the same in ill set you free. all of the andetes had medieocre voices which together made a pleasent sound. ex diana in love child is excellent but the backrounds are just ok. If you notice in late sixties live performances or early seventies combinded mary and cindy had a real nice smooth sound, real light and airy. so unless you are shore stop saying all of their late sixties ablums are diana solos because they are not! Just the singlesa are minus the temps duets. if you believe ll those ablums are diana solos then it goes to show you really do not know the voices of the supremes. note... for the record cindy has a very similar voice to diana in some aspects, then in others its similar to marys.

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Classic Dusty Springfield
Who Puts These Things Together?
Great 2CD set for Dusty fans and afficionados
Awesome Gems!

Classics & Collectibles
Dusty Springfield
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty... Definitely
Ev'Rything's Coming Up Dusty (+ Bonus Tracks)
Dusty in Memphis

ASIN: B0002RUAIS
Release Date: 2004-09-13

Tracks:

I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself
All I See Is You
Summer Is Over
Losing You
You Don't Own Me
All Cried Out
Some of Your Lovin'
I Only Want to Be with You
Welcome Home
I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
Goin' Back
Look of Love
If You Go Away
How Can I Be Sure
Never Love Again
Son of a Preacher Man
Spooky
It's Over
Broken Blossoms
Beautiful Soul
In the Winter
I Can't Make It Alone
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?
Soft Core

Tracks:

They Long to Be Close to You
Your Hurtin' Kinda Love
Nothing
Standing in the Need of Love
Heartbeat
I Wish I'd Never Loved You
In the Middle of Nowhere
Little by Little
If Wishes Could Be Kisses
I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
Corrupt Ones
Give Me Time
I Will Come to You
Sweet Ride
Goodbye
Sometimes Like Butterflies
I'll Be Faithful
I Have Found My Way Through the Darkness
Love Shine Down
Natchez Trace
Sweet Inspiration
Go My Love
I Am Your Child [#]
Bits and Pieces
I'm Coming Home Again
I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself [Alternate Take]

Album Details

2004 Marks the Fifth Anniverary of the Singer's Death. This Edition of the "Classics and Collectibles" Offers Many Tracks Appearing on CD for the First Time Including the Original Mono Mixes of the Majority of her Hits as Well as Some of her Finest Non-hit Performances, Some Remixed Favorites and an Alternate Take of "i Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself".

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Classic Dusty Springfield.......2007-06-08

This is a great 2-CD set of Dusty Springfield, from when she first began recording through her tragically short career. For Dusty Springfield fans, the sound is crisp and clean and the songs bring back many fond memories...what's not to enjoy??

Who Puts These Things Together?.......2005-10-20

While one can't argue with the price of this 2-CD set, one wonders why all these redundant compilations of Dusty's music are necessary? And, since most of them were released after her untimely death in 1999, there's a certain aroma of crass cashing in by serving what this writer calls the Necrophiliac Music Market. It seems every time a musician dies, their record sales skyrocket. It happened with Elvis, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, et al. In other words, who's raking in this dough? Certainly not the late great artist. And, therein lies the tragic irony of Dusty Springfield. It would appear Dusty has had more albums released after her way too early demise than she ever did in life. This is but one of many postmortem compilations floating around.

While the song choices cover just about every phase of Dusty's 40-year career, including her early days with The Springfields, their chronology has been totally ignored. Why this album doesn't begin with the Springfields' tracks followed by Dusty's first solo hit "I Only Want To Be With You" defies logic. Why the first disc ends with the Kurt Weill-esque "Soft Core" and the second disc begins with the insipid, non-Dusty hit "Close To You" is but one example of the disjointed, herky-jerky musical progression of this album. With no prevailing theme and no natural segues, this album leaves the listener confused and unsatisfied.

This writer gave it 4 stars only because it's Dusty. However, if you're truly a Springfield aficionado, might I suggest you pay the extra money and purchase the brilliant 4-disc compilation, "Simply Dusty" - the nearly 100 track, well-thought-out, chronological remastered compilation of Dusty's finest work.

Dust was one of the 20th Century's most gifted vocalists/musicians. While this album will give the listener more than a glimpse of her incredible talent, the way this set is organized will not accord the new Dusty Springfield fan the opportunity to hear how Dusty grew and changed as an artist. "Simply Dusty" tells the whole story - this set is merely disjointed fragments of a fantastic talent's life's work.

Great 2CD set for Dusty fans and afficionados.......2005-03-06

"Classics and Collectibles" isn't simply yet another Dusty compilation cos it offers the original now-rarely-heard mono mixes of all except three of her British 60s singles and some genuine rarities that should appeal to fans and afficionados. Her biggest hits - inevitably the big ballads - are collected on the "Classics" CD. Her less well remembered hits - mostly uptempo numbers - are culled to accompany the rarities on the "Collectibles" CD.

If I had to pick one song from the "Classics" CD that truly stands out, it's the mono mix of "Goin' Back" - it's a thrilling experience listening to it because this long forgotten singles mix is aurally so different from the conventional stereo mix we have come to know and love.

The "Collectibles" CD is for afficionados where the goodies are at. Rarities to set the hearts of fans aflutter include "They Long To Be Close To You" with its Bacharach-styled musical intro restored, "The Corrupt Ones" preceded by a sequence of atmospheric studio chatter, an unedited "Heartbeat", alternative vocal takes of "Nothing" and "If Wishes Could Be Kisses", "Standing In The Need Of Love" (possibly the first song Dusty ever recorded as a solo artiste in late 1963), the original soundtrack version of "Sweet Ride" in terrific stereo, the rare singles mix of "Little By Little" (with distinctive backing vocals that go "ooh ooh" mysteriously excised from the stereo mix) and a much stronger stereo mix of "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" featuring alternative vocals from Dusty and audible background singers to close the CD. For completists, there's also the rare but much maligned "Sometimes Like Butterflies".

To cap it all, Universal used a rare but beautiful shot of Dusty (circa 64/65) indulging her musical tastes in her Baker Street flat. For once, the record company is making an effort with the packaging.

A great product. Highly recommended.

Awesome Gems!.......2004-12-14

What a fabulous collection this is! Now, though I am not happy that they released some of her rare classics in mono mixes, I am still - however - glad that they put some huge rarities on here.

Awhile back, I ran across her 'Stay Awhile/I Only Want to...," CD, and found the unreleased song 'Standing in the Need of Love' just wonderful. Too bad it wasn't released years back when it was recorded. The other thing I like are the never-before-released stuff: The full-edit of '(They Long To Be) Close To You,' the stereo soundtrack version of 'Sweet Ride,' a previously unreleased song, 'I Have Found My Way Through the Darkness,' an alternate vocal take of 'I Am Your Child,' the single mix of Dusty's 1978 comeback song, 'I'm Coming Home Again,' another unreleased song, 'Sweet Inspiration,' an unreleased edit of 'The Corrupt Ones,' and, uh, at long last... the unreleased stereo version of Dusty's timeless hit, 'I Just Don't Know What To Do with Myself.' I am so glad that this is finally being issued; at last!

Get this CD, folks! I promise you... you won't be disappointed.

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Good Girl Gone Bad
Rihanna
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LoveStoned
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Shooter (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B000O78XKS
Release Date: 2007-06-22

Tracks:

Umbrella - Jay-Z, , Rihanna
Push Up on Me
Don't Stop the Music
Breakin' Dishes
Shut Up and Drive
Hate That I Love You - Ne-Yo, , Rihanna
Say It
Sell Me Candy
Lemme Get That
Rehab
Question Existing
Good Girl Gone Bad

Album Description

Japanese pressing of the 2007 album from this R&B beauty features two bonus tracks: 'Cry' and 'Haunted'. After selling almost half a million copies of A Girl Like Me, the 19 year old beauty from Barbados, Rihanna, returns with her third album Good Girl Gone Bad which includes collaborations with Jay-Z, producer of the moment Timbaland and the new King Of R&B Ne-Yo. 25 tracks including the first single 'Umbrella'. Mercury.

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100% GOOD!
...No radio mix??? What a waste of time!!!
people are idiots
not convincing
She's at it again!

Rich Girl
Gwen Stefani , and Eve
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What You Waiting For
Cool
Maximum Gwen Stefani
Love. Angel. Music. Baby.

ASIN: B0007LEZF8
Release Date: 2005-02-28

Tracks:

Rich Girl
What You Waiting For?
Harajuku Girls

Album Details

The Second Single from her Debut Solo Album "Love Angel Music Baby". Following the Number One Smash "What You Waiting For", "Rich Girl" features Eve and was Produced by Dr Dre.

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100% GOOD!.......2005-10-19

It's one of the best music from Gwen Stefani. I love this song. It has a good collaboration with Eve.(Eve doing very good in this song and the video clip). The lyrics is much more better (and softer) than Hollaback Girl (The s^^t is bananas... urggh...). The beat in this song is very good too! It's very enjoyable. About the video clip, this video has a very brilliant idea. Like some other video from Gwen, this video also has some Japanese unsure. And the cover... they look beautiful. Overall, it's very good. I'd like to give two thumbs up for her. :)

...No radio mix??? What a waste of time!!!.......2005-07-27

The beginning of the album version is waaaaay too slow and boring, the radio mix has more of Eve's rapping and more background effects at the beginning, it's so much better. What a waste of money!!! If you want the album version, just buy the whole album, the album version of this song on its own is a total waste of time and money. the radio mix is available on a separate version of the single and also on itunes-it's longer than the album version and is just plain better!!!

people are idiots.......2005-07-07

ok yeah no, somehow i doubt gwen is talking about paris hilton you idiot, it's more like a parody i think since she has a lot of money, it's called a joke get over it. and if all music were grammatically correct as some obviously psychotic grammar nazis are, it wouldn't be fun and that's what music is. learn to enjoy a good beat and a nice voice sometimes people.

not convincing.......2005-06-05

Bringing out some sort of "Tribute to Paris Hilton" song by simply covering an old song and giving a ragga feel to it - is SIMPLY BORING. So far Stefani did not convince me as a solo artist. it's all high marketing

She's at it again!.......2005-05-16

I love this song! As soon as I heard it for the first time on 102.7 Da Bomb, I was waiting to see who wrote it. It was Gwen Stefani and Eve. This song is mainly for kids, but I guess adults can listen to it too. My favorite songs of hers are Hollaback Girl and Rich Girl. I hope more songs come out soon, I know they will be great!

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Needed addition - good stuff
Exactly What You Want
B-sides or otherwise

Fell in Love with a Girl, Pt. 1
The White Stripes
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The Denial Twist, Pt. 1
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Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground

ASIN: B00005V687
Release Date: 2002-03-04

Tracks:

Fell In Love With A Girl
Let's Shake Hands
Lafayette Blues

Album Description

UK single off the 2001 album, 'White Blood Cells'. The title track is backed with their first ever US single, 'Let's Shake Hands' and 'Lafayette Blues'.

Album Details

Includes two exclusive unreleased b-sides 'Let's Shake Hands' & ' Lafayette Blues'.

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Needed addition - good stuff.......2005-12-19

Just about anything by the White Stripes is worth it and this short CD is no different. The rendition of "Fell in Love with a Girl" is, as you would expect, raw and edgy. The other two songs (B-sides from a Japanese release I think) are the same. This small group showcases the Stripes energy and experimental freedom. A need addition to any fan's library.

Exactly What You Want.......2005-09-25

For those who felt scorned after buying the "Blue Orchid" single and finding not searing rock through and through, but the quirkyness of "Who's A Big Baby?" and creepiness of "Though I Hear You Calling, I Will Not Answer," have faith. This single is exactly what you want.

It, of course, rocks right through "Fell in Love With a Girl" like it's no one's business--easily one of the Stripes' most appealing songs, at least in the public sense (but I could suggest a dozen more appealing unpopular songs). But the treat here is that the single doesn't slide into the genre experimentation that bugs so many on "Blue Orchid" (it doesn't bug me, but check out that page--all the reviewers go nuts about it). It's a rocker through and through. Both "Let's Shake Hands" and "Lafayette Blues" have the harsh, unpolished sound of "The White Stripes," the album. "Let's Shake Hands" is a straightforward rocker, whereas "Lafayette Blues" is a dabbling experiment for Jack in the French language.

It's wonderful to be able to look back on this single in retrospect, being able to compare it to "Blue Orchid," but it's in no way NECESSARY. This gem stands alone.

B-sides or otherwise.......2003-12-06

Just a head's up in case you didn't know that the two non-album tracks on this are also the bonus tracks for the Japanese version of the "White Stripes" cd. If you have problems with space to store your collection like I do, the import is about as much money as the regular album + the single. The White Stripes are one of those bands where the b-sides are as good as or better (as in this case) than some of the album tracks. "Let's Shake Hands" is a great rave up along the lines of "Let's Build A Home". "Lafayette Blues" was also one of the audio tracks on the free dvd that came with some copies of "White Blood Cells". It's kind of a bizarre song sung in French until Jack quotes: "I'm ready ready Teddy to Rock 'N' Roll", then they just rip it up & play as fast as they can. Meg can't even use her beloved cymbals it's so fast. Get these songs in one way or another.

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Bubblegum? Sez Who?
Sweet Innocence
Still a "Gore"geous sound
All the essential hits and most of the minor ones
Pure Talent

The Essential Collection
Lesley Gore
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Downtown: Best of Petula Clark
The Golden Hits of Lesley Gore
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The Ultimate Petula Clark

ASIN: B0000256GY
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

It's My Party
Judy's Turn to Cry
She's a Fool
You Don't Own Me
That's the Way Boys Are
I Don't Wanna Be a Loser
Maybe I Know
Hey Now
Sometimes I Wish I Was a Boy
Look of Love
All My Life
Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
My Town, My Guy and Me
I Won't Love You Anymore (Sorry)
We Know We're in Love
Young Love
California Nights
Summer and Sandy

Album Description

The pop vocalist's first 18 chart hits for Mercury from 1963-67, and in chronological order. Includes 'It's My Party', 'You Don't Own Me', 'Judy's Turn To Cry' & 'Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows'. 1998 release.

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Bubblegum? Sez Who?.......2007-04-22

Lesley Gore had her first hit in 1963, at sixteen, with "It's My Party, and I'll Cry If I Want To." (The president of the studio where she'd been working had warned her not to be too disappointed if it wasn't released.) But "It's My Party" was a great big, instantaneous hit, being played on New York's WINS, WMCA, its most popular rock and roll radio stations, one short week after it was recorded/released, and hitting #1 on the national charts six short weeks later. It was quickly followed by "Judy's Turn to Cry," "That's The Way Boys Are," "She's a Fool," and "Maybe I Know." And, before you knew it, Gore was the biggest solo female hitmaker of the early 1960's. And, seemingly, she was chronicling a high school girl's angst. So a lot of people considered her music to be bubblegum. Nevertheless, she had, still has, a big, beautiful pure voice, with a lovely, soaring upper register, and a dynamic delivery. Just was lucky enough to catch her in person; she still has that great delivery.

And she was already an accomplished musician at 16; she was discovered, through several piano demos of hers that were circulating, by none other than celebrated jazz master Quincy Jones, who acted as her producer for the first several years of her career. So let me remind you, Quincy Jones is not generally considered a bubble gum kind of guy. For your further consideration, this collection includes the melodic "California Nights," and "Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows," from this early phase of her career; their intonation and phrasing are clean and crisp, almost jazzy. You'll also find "You Don't Own Me," collected here; generations of high school girls have had to grow into this one. The scope of her music, in fact, solidly illustrates the fact that Lesley Gore never was strictly a bubblegum chronicler of high school heartbreak: she always had more on her mind.

Sweet Innocence.......2005-10-02

Lesley Gore embodied the teen angst of growing up and navigating the turbulent waters of young love. She was hugely popular with girls and boys. She was either your friend or your girlfriend and everybody felt they knew her. Her wonderful songs captured an innocence that would soon be lost for the youth that adored her as Vietnam loomed like a dark cloud on the horizon.

I've had several of Lesley's albums over the years and almost everything that was great about her is here on this one. It is the perfect blend of bubblegum and teen sincerity. I pop Lesley in whenever I'm feeling a little nostalgic and it never let's me down. She was beach parties and surfers riding the big wave, going steady and having your heart broke for the first time. From the upbeat and melancholy to the sweet, this one covers it all.

Good music can come in a lot of forms, and this is definitely good music. It's easy to listen to and will leave you feeling better than you did when you put it on. How much music do you own you can say that about? We'll surely never see this blend of youth and innocence ever again, but it certainly is nice to know we can go back and remind ourselves what was great about the 60's.

You'll have difficulty finding anyone who doesn't like Lesley and you will also if this is your first listen to her. It's more than worth the purchase price for this much enjoyment. You don't want to miss this terrific music.

Still a "Gore"geous sound.......2005-09-08

Lesley's early 60s girl-group sound is showcased in this CD like the jewel it is. The vitality of songs such as "Look of Love" and hard-to-find "Summer and Sandy" bring us back to a fun, innocent, idyllic time and time and place we dreamed of during a turbulent decade. Rock on, Ms. G!

All the essential hits and most of the minor ones.......2004-09-28

Even in her American homeland, Lesley didn't have many hits. In Britain, she only had two hits (It's my party and Maybe I know) and only the first of them is famous. Nevertheless, compilations of her music continue to be released at regular intervals.

This particular compilation has all the essential hits, these being It's my party, Judy's turn to cry, She's a fool, Maybe I know, You don't own me, Sunshine lollipops and rainbows, Look of love and my personal favorite, California nights. Most of the other songs here were minor American hits -minor in terms of chart placement but major in quality. You know the way pop music goes - once singers are deemed unfashionable, radio schedulers ignore their music.

Selecting a compilation among a choice of several is normally a tricky business. With Lesley, it's simple - the cheapest is the worst and the most expensive is the best, with the prices of those in between reflecting their quality. So (for example), this compilation is superior to the 12-track 20th century Millenium compilation but not quite as strong as the 30-track compilation, Start the party again, which one of my friends has reviewed. The only way to improve on that is to go for the double-CD (Anthology, now apparently out of print) or the 5-CD boxed set, both of which I reviewed a long time ago.

With 18 tracks, this compilation is probably just right for most people seeking Lesley's hits of the sixties.

Pure Talent.......2000-12-05

This Lesley Gore collection really shows that even in her early teens, this girl could sing! Besides her choice of materials to record, all the arrangements are full and compliment Miss Lesley's voice and style.This collection reflects her hits but she was and is so much more then just the hits. Any recording by Lesley showcases a gifted and talented singer and a superb master of her voice. I feel that in today's market, she can show these new arrivals what it is all about. All they really have to do is listen and they will learn. I give this CD collection 5 stars!

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