The Motown Collection [Import]

Product Description
Details TBA. Island. 2005.

The Motown Collection,Chris Clark,Universal Int'l,Dance Music,Motown,Northern Soul,Pop,R&B/Soul,Soul,Soul/R & B,United States of America

Average customer rating: no idea what this is Essential Stevie How high can we rate an artist? Excellent Purchase Great

Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection Stevie Wonder Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Earth Wind & Fire: Greatest Hits The Definitive Collection Al Green - Greatest Hits The Ultimate Collection Songs in the Key of Life ASIN: B00006JSS8 Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

1. Fingertips (Part 2)
2. Uptight
3. Hey Love
4. I Was Made To Love Her
5. For Once In My Life
6. My Cherie Amour
7. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours
8. Superstition
9. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
10. Higher Ground
11. Living For The City
12. You Haven't Done Nothing
13. Boogie On Reggae Woman
14. I Wish
15. Sir Duke
16. Masterblaster (Jammin')
17. That Girl
18. Do I Do
19. I Just Called To Say I Love You
20. Part-Time Lover
21. Overjoyed

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Like the Beatles' The Beatles 1, this rundown of Stevie Wonder chestnuts is merciless in cutting a huge list of classic tracks down to a single disc's worth of the most recognizable. Anyone who's treasured even one or two of these songs and yet never bought a Wonder record will be more than pleased with the acquisition of The Definitive Collection. These records continue to ring with importance and history, but more important, all except two or three remain fresh and capable of surprising even veteran fans. Those listeners may note, though, that Wonder is among the few performers who could release a retrospective containing 15 No. 1 R&B hits and still invite the complaint that the album felt incomplete--not least in explaining how the man transformed himself from a multitalented teenage hitmaker into the funk-pop visionary of Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life. --Rickey Wright

Album Details

Compact Selection of Great Early Hits from the Former Boy Wonder of the Keyboard and Resident Genius of Berry Gordy's Motown Records.

Customer Reviews:

no idea what this is.......2007-07-16

some of the songs I had not heard. But my favorite song was on this cd so I purchased it.

Essential Stevie.......2007-07-09

This is the essential collection of Stevie Wonder. This CD provides a great cross section of the many talents of Stevie Wonder from his early days to his experiments with funk and jazz. Nearly every song sounds different in style and form because of the breadth and depth of SW's career. Great addition to the CD collection of you're a Stevie fan and you want a single representation of his fantastic career.

How high can we rate an artist?.......2007-07-01

You know, with Mr. Wonder we reach for superlatives and we slap them down on paper and looking back on it we realize that the meaning of our impression is deeper yet. Listening to this retrospective of his best hits I was dazzled at how many there were, how many I remembered, how many years ago it all started and how the purity just carries on. While there is a substantial pool of anger, resentment and rage amongst African Americans and many choose to vent their spleen in their music, Stevie Wonder chose a different path. Perhaps it is just a reflection of the love in his being, but his music always keeps pointed to a positive message, even when he is lamenting the scourge of ghetto life.

This master musician, singer, songwriter and story teller has no peer who eclipses his place. He has given us funk so hot you just have to get up and gyrate on the floor lest you fall off your chair. He has given us love songs so tender that dozens of other singers have sung them to great acclaim for their own careers. It is not an exaggeration to say that with this genius, his reach has never extended beyond his abilities. They go hand in hand, his ability to manifest his deepest creativity is unimpeded. A person cannot be without this compilation and say that they have surrounded themselves with the best of American Afro funk, jazz and pop. It only remains for us to wait for more music to fill up the already substantial opus that he has created. A greater joy in music is hard to come by. Essential.

Excellent Purchase.......2007-06-27

This CD is good sample of the great Stevie Wonder. The CD worth the amount paid and remind me some nice songs. If you like Steve Wonder buy it!

Great.......2007-06-12

I loved the whole cd ,and think it is worth every penny. I run a dj service and get all kinds of comments on my music. At the last wedding I was told that they had not heard some of the songs in a long time and they loved it. Big D

Average customer rating: Sound is not as good as I had hoped for, but it has everything I wanted on it Poor hearing is believing Oldies But Goodies The best of the best

The Ultimate Collection Temptations Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classic R&B | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classic R&B | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Motown | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Motown | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection The #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging) The Very Best of the Spinners Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye ASIN: B000001AMZ Release Date: 1997-03-25

Tracks:

1. The Way You Do The Things You Do
2. My Girl
3. It's Growing
4. Since I Lost My Baby
5. Don't Look Back
6. Get Ready
7. Ain't Too Proud To Beg
8. (I Know) I'm Losing You
9. All I Need
10. You're My Everything
11. Angel Doll
12. I Wish It Would Rain
13. Cloud Nine
14. I Can't Get Next To You
15. Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
16. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
17. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
18. Shakey Ground
19. Treat Her Like A Lady
20. Error Of Our Ways
21. My Girl (A Cappella) (Excerpt)

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A brave effort at cramming one disc full of Temptations classics, The Ultimate Collection nevertheless makes a couple of puzzling choices. Why, for instance, include "Error of Our Ways," a very minor mid-'90s hit, and ignore "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" or "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)," both number ones from their classic period? Still, for the price, it's hard to argue with. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Sound is not as good as I had hoped for, but it has everything I wanted on it.......2007-07-05

I dislike any title "Ultimate" because ultimate really is in the ear of the listener, but this CD had everything I wanted from the Temptations on it. It only lost one star because it's touchy working in my MacIntosh and the sound quality in general is not as good as I hoped for.

Poor .......2007-06-01

I'm only a passing fan of The Temps, but wanted at least a "Greatest Hits" CD in my collection so they would have some representation.

While (most) of the songs I know and like are on the disc, the sound quality is abysmal... unless you want to hear it like it was on that mono transister radio you had back in 1971. As far as I can tell, there was no remastering done whatsoever. A disappointment.

hearing is believing.......2007-05-12

customers lose faith in vendors when they deliver defective merchandise. The CD would not perform in any player used. Vendors must earn a customer's trust by supplying reliable quality in the first place or standing up with ready replacements when they don't. This vendor did neither.

Oldies But Goodies.......2007-01-09

This CD is awesome! It contains most of their hit songs from back in the day! I recommend this CD to anyone who likes The Temptations.

The best of the best.......2006-11-10

The Temptations were Motown and this CD has their biggest hits and some that I had never heard before. Now I can say that I love everything the Temps did. The talent and voices are like majic. Otis Williams sure knew what he was doing when he put this group together.

Average customer rating: HIS GREAT SONGS FOREVER!! Great romantic music Great compilation of his favorites Pretty Nice but..................... A definitive collection worth every penny!

The Definitive Collection Lionel Richie Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lionel Richie 42 Ultimate Hits Coming Home Hits ASIN: B00007KQ70 Release Date: 2003-02-04

Tracks:

1. Hello
2. Just To Be Close To You
3. Easy
4. Running With The Night
5. Three Times A Lady
6. Still
7. All Night Long (All Night)
8. Endless Love
9. Truly
10. Penny Lover
11. You Are
12. Sail On
13. Stuck On You
14. Say You, Say Me
15. Dancing On The Ceiling
16. Do It To Me
17. Ballerina Girl
18. Angel
19. To Love A Woman
20. Goodbye

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After mounting successes with the Commodores during the late '70s, Lionel Richie exploded into one of the biggest stars of the '80s, then enigmatically disappeared from the music business for nearly a decade. Fourteen of the tracks on this 20-track anthology (which also includes a five-cut bonus disc compiled by Richie) topped the charts, ample testimony to Richie's remarkable success in shifting from the Commodores' roots in the Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye Motown to a pioneering career as a crossover balladeer. His willful drift to the middle of the road found that its yellow line was nothing but gold. This collection charts the singer's upbeat successes with his former band, segues gracefully into the ballads and party-lite sensibility that made him such an unlikely '80s icon, and touches on his late-'90s reemergence. A newly recorded duet with Enrique Iglesias on "To Love a Woman" suggests that the elder popmeister hasn't lost his touch; indeed, his voice seems more warm and soulful than ever. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

HIS GREAT SONGS FOREVER!!.......2007-05-31

I always liked Lionel's songs and all of his best are in this cd; from his great years with the Commodores are precious ballads like STILL, JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU, EASY (what a great song), SAIL ON and the powerfull THREE TIMES A LADY; his single career begun with the incredible ballad TRULY and the pretty YOU ARE, then came their finest and No. 1 great albums: "Can't Slow Down" (Including the great ballads HELLO, PENNY LOVER, STUCK ON YOU and the powerful dancing rhythms ALL NIGHT LONG and RUNNING WITH THE NIGHT)and the amazing "Dancing on The Ceiling" (Including the precious ballad BALLERINA GIRL, the No. 1 hit and Oscar winner SAY YOU SAY ME and the craziest DANCING ON THE CEILING); there are a lot of great tunes like the wonderful ENDLESS LOVE (Duet with Diana Ross), DO IT TO ME, ANGEL and two new songs, one in a duet with Enrique Iglesias and his latest ballad GOODBYE; A wonderful song to close one of the great compilations of one of the greatest artist of all the time

Great romantic music.......2007-04-11

My wife and I really love this music, excellent compilation of the best songs from Lionel Richie, a romantic of all eras...

Great compilation of his favorites.......2007-03-25

Although it has been more than three decades since Lionel Richie first stepped into the public eyes, he continues to pump out hits and albums. After several years of hibernating, he has since returned to release more new albums. However, although his new music still has some flavor, this is the album that you should look to if you're looking to acquire his popular tracks. Classics such as "Three Times A Lady" and "Still" are just a couple of his monster hits in this album, but his later hits are the ones that I enjoy the most. From his mega-smash album "Can't Slow Down", tracks "Hello" and "Stuck On You" are two tracks on this album that I can listen to over and over again for many years to come. Much known for his ballads rather than up-tempo dance tracks, Lionel also adds his hits "Just To Be Close To You" and "Oh No", which are two tracks perfect for a mellow evening at home. In all, there are multiple songs compiled in this album that will make you feel nostalgic and lead you in a romantic mood. If you like Lionel, this is the album for you!

Pretty Nice but............................2007-03-07

Nice cd good price if your a Richie fan my only fault is the track, "do it to me one more time" the key and lovely ending to the some hey thats the best part the ending 40 sec or so that really embodies the song well just but nice & slow its on their for sure lol

A definitive collection worth every penny!.......2007-03-07

This collection featuring two new tracks will give Lionel Richie fans an incentive to purchase the CD. Where are LOVE WILL CONQUER ALL and SE LA? They were Top 20 hits also. There are not only Richie's solo hits but his Commodores hits as well like EASY,THREE TIMES A LADY,JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU and SAIL ON. Hey,where are LADY(YOU BRING ME UP) and OH NO? They were Top 20 hits also. I'd like to get all the Commodores' non-compilation albums on CD also. Richie also wrote LADY(not the Commodores recording) for Kenny Rogers but did Richie himself ever record it? This collection could use Richie's recording of the 1980 Rogers hit. Tuskegee,Alabama-born Richie is also heard with ex-Supreme Diana Ross on his composition ENDLESS LOVE from the 1981 film of the same title(later covered by Mariah Carey with the late Luther Vandross). From Richie's '83 megahit CAN'T SLOW DOWN are ALL NIGHT LONG,PENNY LOVER,STUCK ON YOU,RUNNING WITH THE NIGHT and HELLO. You also get his first solo hits like TRULY and YOU ARE. From 1986's DANCING ON THE CEILING are the title track,BALLERINA GIRL and SAY YOU SAY ME(the latter was first released on the WHITE NIGHTS soundtrack album in 1985). This collection could also use Richie's recording of WE ARE THE WORLD(co-written with Michael Jackson). This album is a must for any R&B fan.

Average customer rating: Ultimate Four Tops Let's Cruise the Boulevard!!! Sound quality deserves something better... Good compilation anyway! One of Motowns Best-Ever Groups! You get what you pay for!

The Ultimate Collection The Four Tops Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection The #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging) The Very Best of the Spinners The Very Best of the Drifters ASIN: B000001ANV Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

1. Reach Out I'll Be There
2. Standing In The Shadows Of Love
3. Bernadette
4. Ask The Lonely
5. Baby I Need Your Loving
6. Without The One You Love (Life's Not Worth While)
7. It's The Same Old Song
8. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
9. I Can't Help Myself (Suger Pie, Honey Bunch)
10. Something About You
11. I Got A Feeling
12. I'm In A Different World
13. Walk Away Renee
14. What Is A Man
15. A Simple Game
16. Still Water (Love)
17. (It's The Way) Nature Planned It
18. It's All In The Game
19. You Keep Running Away
20. If You Don't Want My Love
21. 7-Rooms Of Gloom
22. I'll Turn To Stone
23. Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)
24. Sad Souvenirs
25. Yesterday's Dreams

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Cramming 25 songs onto a single CD, this set captures the Tops during their peak 1960s years, when they rode the pens of Holland, Dozier, and Holland to the top of the charts. Combining the writers' pop melodies, a gentle Motown groove, and Levi Stubbs' earthy lead vocals, the group landed 11 Top 40 singles by 1967, all of which are included on this compilation. Unfortunately, The Ultimate Collection omits later gems such as "Keeper of the Castle," "Ain't No Woman," and "When She Was My Girl," but that leaves room to delve into the unique partnership between the Tops and their songwriting triumvirate. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Ultimate Four Tops.......2007-05-26

Another great Motown classic! This includes all of their hits and then some.

Let's Cruise the Boulevard!!!.......2007-03-12

Wonderful CD. Probably the greatest Motown groups ever. Great lyrics and expressions of love. My 23 yr old son even liked it. I'm surprised more current day artists havent redone some of these classics. Made me want to go cruise Bellflower Blvd in a 63 Chevy low-rider!!

Sound quality deserves something better... Good compilation anyway!.......2007-03-06

No Soul fan can say he/she has heard the best of Soul, without having this good compilation of Four Tops greatest hits. "Reach Out I'll be There", "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch" and other great hits from this excellent vocal group are included.

One of Motowns Best-Ever Groups!.......2006-05-02

The Four Tops were formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1953 though they never really struck lucky until they signed to Berry Gordys pioneering all-black record label, Tamla Motown Records, home to many legendary soul acts including Diana Ross, The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves And The Vandellas, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Marvelettes and many, many more.

The Four Tops were just simply a KNOCKOUT! Lead singer Levi Stubbs rocketing vocal delivery was capable of such impressive, immense power and volume and were one of Motowns best male acts during the companys heyday in the swinging sixties.

The Four Tops, like Diana Ross and the Supremes, enjoyed an extensive and dynamic collaboration with the genius songwriting and production trio, Holland-Dozier-Holland. Holland-Dozier-Holland helped put Motown Records on the map by creating and defining that classic Motown sound of the 60's along with the legendary muscian team known as The Funk Brothers. The Four Tops enjoyed a river of classics through the duration of the 1960's with the most magical of these offerings recorded under the guidance of Holland-Dozier-Holland.

I Can't Help Myself, one of The Four Tops signature tunes, contained a hooky melody and lyrics that could appeal to both the spirited and the saccharine. Levi Stubbs inimitable and persuasive voice on this classic is just pure SOUL! I Can't Help Myself shot up the charts landing at No.1.

The follow up to I Can't Help Myself, the appropriately titled It's The Same Old Song admitedly lacked the initial immediacy of that track but still holds its own individual merits and became another classic to their credit.

In 1966 The Four Tops literally exploded onto the charts with the far more adventurous and highly ambitious Reach Out I'll Be There. Reach Out I'll Be There was haunting and atmospheric in its tone. Levi Stubbs puts in another phenomenal, breathtaking performance with his grittily earthy, soulful delivery seamlessly surfboarding along the tidal wave of musical arrangements that consists of flutes, oboes and tambourines. It also delivered The Four Tops their first real taste of big chart success in the U.K. In the U.S Reach Out I'll Be There became their second chart topper.

The Four Tops music was always dramatically orchestrated that lands somewhere between soul,r&b and pop. Their staggeringly impressive run of hits continued with the magnificent Standing In The Shadows Of Love where there diverse and unique blend of harmonies gel remarkably well together which adds to its dazzling, magical effect.

Bernadatte was yet another infectious classic with its masterpiece musical production and astounding delivery from Levi Stubbs but there is a far darker and more atmospheric mood on the chilly and haunting 7 Rooms Of Gloom. Stubbs' whips along the verses with utter conviction that's literally spine-tingling across the rollercoaster and stark musical arrangements.

Holland-Dozier-Holland swiftly left Motown Records in early 1968 after a bitter dispute over back royalty payments with Motown boss Berry Gordy (many of Motowns stars subsequently sued the company years later for claims of unpaid record royalties). The Motown sound was slowly dissolving after their departure and was virtually extinct by the early 70's following Motowns headquarters move from downtown Detroit to swinging L.A. As a result The Four Tops chart-action became erratic.

They did still manage to come up with some winners. Their divine, unique cover of The Left Bankes' Walk Away Renee, which is arguably far more effective than the origanal and mereley conveyed Levi Stubbs versatile vocal approach. Walk Away Renee commendably proved that Stubbs' unforgetable voice could be just as effective when working on ballads. Walk Away Renee may have been sombre in its tone though still had a touching quality.

Another excellent ballad from The Four Tops that emerged in the late 60's was another atmospheric number, Still Waters Run. This classic hit was a remarkably exhilirating masterpiece featuring an exuberant performance from Stubbs. Still Waters Run also captures Stubbs' at perharps his smoochiest.

It's All In The Game and If I Were A Carpenter both encapsulate that swinging Motown sound and both are of significant value to this collection. However by the early 70's their once unstoppable momentum was now sadly beginning to wear thin. The Four Tops fled from Motown Records in the early 70s and had a number of record deals that didn't amount to too much and gradually they faded from view (though enjoyed a few minor revivals in the 1980's).

To this day The Four Tops continue to sporadically perform on the customary golden oldies circuit but its their glorious, golden 1960's era for what they will always be remembered for. This compilation titled The Ultimate Collection guides you through these fabulous, ground-breaking classics and capture the group at their prime. The Four Tops - The Ultimate Collection is ESSENTIAL to any serious soul music collection!

You get what you pay for!.......2005-09-24

Great group, great cd, great value. This Cd has all the hits, its a must buy.

Average customer rating: Smokin Ours Is An Age Of Miracles Very good recording and music Wonderful Love Smokey more than his tenure with the Miracles

The Ultimate Collection Smokey Robinson & the Miracles Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classic R&B | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classic R&B | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Motown | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Motown | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection The Very Best of the Drifters Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye The #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging) ASIN: B000001AOH Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

1. Going To A Go-Go
2. I Second That Emotion
3. Shop Around
4. Way Over There
5. Bad Girl
6. Who's Lovin' You
7. I'll Try Something New
8. You've Really Got A Hold On Me
9. Mickey's Monkey
10. I Like It Like That
11. Ooo Baby Baby
12. Choosey Beggar
13. My Girl Has Gone
14. The Tears Of A Clown
15. Baby, Baby Don't Cry
16. The Tracks Of My Tears
17. The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage
18. (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need
19. More Love
20. Special Occasion
21. If You Can Want
22. Yester Love
23. We've Come Too Far To End It Now
24. What's So Good About Goodbye
25. (You Can) Depend On Me

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Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' 25-cut disc is the single most impressive one of Motown's Ultimate Collection series (which features 17 artists). Combining Smokey's endlessly inventive twists on romance (good and bad) with the Miracles' handful of straight-up party hits, it showcases one of American pop's most sure-footed and touching acts. The frontman's prowess as singer, writer, and producer lights up each of these single mixes; less-celebrated tracks like "My Girl Has Gone," "(You Can) Depend on Me," and "The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage" stand as tall as the many oldies-radio staples featured here. (For much more, including "Mirage's" unstoppable flip side, "Come Spy with Me," check out the four-disc 35th Anniversary box set.) Robinson and his collaborators, both in and out of the group, regularly injected undeniable emotion into their creamy constructions, making for a stack of tracks that remain as relevant as the contemporary creations of fans Lennon-McCartney and Bob Dylan. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Smokin.......2007-07-24

This is a good collection of Smokey Robinson tunes, a good Motown sound record. Smokey's voice is great. This is a long CD, over one hour, with 25 tunes, so fans will get their money's worth from this CD. For me the CD is an enjoyable listen. It's just not the genre I'm particularly into, so I gave it 4 stars. Fans of the 60s Motown stuff might consider it a 5 though. My favs:

Second That Emotion
Tears of a Clown
Tracks of My Tears

Ours Is An Age Of Miracles.......2007-01-08

So you find a 10-spot on the street. Whatever will you do with it? Bribe a Congressman? Take it to your local greasy spoon for a hearty bowl of squirrel surprise, and a slice of the meringue pie you've been eyeing for months as it circled in its rotating glass case? Maybe skip down to the spirits store and pick up a bottle of Chateau Wallaby, ignoring the warning label which clearly states, "Caution: Consuming this product may cause nausea, dizziness, and an intense desire to burst into tears."

Or, you could buy this CD. (Highly recommended).

No R&B/soul collection would be complete without Smokey represented, and this exceptional Best Of anthology represents him admirably. At 25 cuts deep, it is virtually exploding with content, replete with must-have classics and unfamiliar gems. Like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Robinson's voice evokes a visceral, emotional response. It has, of course, an ethereal beauty that sounds more suited to heaven than earth. The precision of the back-up harmonies and arrangements makes for an effect that is uniformly appealing, and genuine. This music is never overtly clever or self-conscious - it is masterfully crafted and sincere.

The generation doomed to endure hip-hop and rap would do well to take this CD out for a test drive, if only to discover that there was once music both pleasing to the ear and nourishing to the soul. Smokey spoke to women in a language that made them melt, a language men strained to learn and understand. Put on "I'll Try Something New." In 2:36, Robinson evokes the sentiments of romantic love in a way that is nothing short of transcendent.

Very good recording and music.......2007-01-05

What can I say: It is Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. Who can say anything bad about this?

Wonderful.......2006-11-10

It really brought back memories of watching Smokey Robinson and the Miracles back in the day.

Love Smokey more than his tenure with the Miracles.......2006-08-25

The first time we listened to this alblum we were a bit dissapointed. I guess we are Smokey fans. We love his voice.
The earlier songs on the alblum came from his days with the Miracles. It was good for us , but not great. The second half of the alblum highlighted Smokey and we really enjoyed it. Hey 25 songs for this price. Who can complain.

Average customer rating: Timeless Grace & Style The Definitive Collection Classic DIANA ROSS and More!! Diana Ross Definitive Collection The Boss

The Definitive Collection Diana Ross Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Love You Blue Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969 The #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging) I Love You ASIN: B000GDI27E Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

1. I'm Coming Out
2. Love Hangover
3. Missing You
4. Mirror, Mirror
5. Touch Me In The Morning
6. Upside Down
7. Muscles
8. Why Do Fools Fall In Love
9. Reach out And Touch (Somebody's Hand)
10. Good Morning Heartache
11. Last Time I Saw Him
12. My Mistake (Was To Love You)
13. It's My Turn
14. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
15. The Boss
16. Swept Away
17. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)
18. Endless Love
19. What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
20. Remember Me

Customer Reviews:

Timeless Grace & Style.......2007-06-27

This CD is the BOSS. Reminds me of a time when you can listen, dance to it and not be embarassed if you are in mixed company. Simply the best!

The Definitive Collection.......2007-06-01

I recently purchased this product. It arrived in about a week. The CD was in excellent condition. Still in shrink wrap. There were no scratches on the cd. I have been enjoying listening to it every since I received it. I will definitely purchase again.

Classic DIANA ROSS and More!!.......2007-05-14

This is truly a spectacular DIANA ROSS collection! Not only does it contain her classic #1 hits as a sensational solo artist. It also features many of the dynamic songs from her RCA years, in additon to a newly released bonus track "What A Diff'rence A Day Makes." PLUS GORGEOUS (and rarely seen) photographs, with an informative essay booklet included!! Personally I have FIVE copies of this album in my collection.

Diana Ross Definitive Collection.......2007-03-13

it is wonderful, and I received it so promptly! I very much appreciated it, and sure brought back lots of memories!

The Boss.......2007-03-08

I purchased this CD because I heard the song "The Boss" and it brought
back memories from High School, plus I remembered seeing her on American
Bandstand. I miss that show. All those shows are gone. Can we please
get that on DVD! That song has a message of getting control of your life.
It was a celebration song of victory. She demonstrated that on American
Bandstand. The song "Muscles" was a favorite as well, I had a boyfriend
in H.S. and we have a talent show where all the football players have their shirts off and flexed there muscles off that song. "Just Good Memories!"

Average customer rating: The Incredible Soul Collection Incredible Soul Indeed!! Super Soul Great CD!!! Great Collection of 60's and 70's Soul

The Incredible Soul Collection Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Philly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Southern Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Memphis Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging) Motown Classics: Gold Midnight Soul The Motown Story, Vol. 1: The Sixties Pure 60's: The #1 Hits ASIN: B0000AINP0 Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
2. Respect - Aretha Franklin
3. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
4. Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
5. In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
6. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson
7. Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
8. Soul Man - Sam
9. Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
10. But It's Alright - J.J. Jackson
11. Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
12. Green Onions - The MG's
13. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
14. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
15. Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
16. What'd I Say (Part 1) - Ray Charles

Tracks:

1. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
2. Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight
3. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
4. Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
5. When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
6. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville
7. Rainy Night In Georgia - Brook Benton
8. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
9. A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like) - Aretha Franklin
10. I'll Be Around - Spinners
11. Show And Tell - Al Wilson
12. Oh Girl - The Chi-Lites
13. You Are Everything - The Stylistics
14. La-La-Means I Love You - The Delfonics
15. Love On A Two-Way Street - The Moments
16. Love Won't Let Me Wait - Major Harris

Album Description

The Incredible Soul Collection mines 32 definitive tracks, including #1 pop & R&B classics from Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, and Aretha Franklin. Slipcase. Rhino 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The Incredible Soul Collection.......2007-07-27

This collection did not disappoint. It was a lot of fun to listen to these songs and it livened up our party!

Incredible Soul Indeed!!.......2007-06-27

I have always enjoyed the pure rush I feel when listening to the great hits of Motown, and this CD set is one of the best.
I actually asked for this set as a Christmas gift & enjoyed it so much that I ordered the same CD's for a good friend of mine.
The collection of songs is outstanding and makes road trips or just an afternoon of kicking back an absolute blast.

Super Soul.......2007-03-09

This CD has a super anthology of songs that you loved from the 60's & 70's, all the great artists, Marvin Gaye, the Commodores, Otis Redding, the Supremes, Aretha. If you like the Motown Sound, this is a great collection.

Great CD!!!.......2006-08-25

I love this CD. It has so many of the songs I love all on one CD. It is great!

Great Collection of 60's and 70's Soul .......2006-06-01

The Incredible Soul Collection is an awesome 2-CD collection of some of the best songs from the 60's and 70's. Aretha, Marvin, Ray, Otis, Sam & Dave, and Gladys Knight and the Pips are just a few of the great artists on this collection.

This set is great to put in on a long drive, or on a lazy weekend afternoon. It makes you nostalgic and wistful on one hand, and grateful on the other hand that this music still lives and breathes in the hearts and minds of those of us who first experienced it so long ago.

Average customer rating: Who could argue ...??? Jackson 5 CD What Happend to the Jermaine Vocals Timeless ... Pure Bubble Gum Pop

The Ultimate Collection The Jackson 5 Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Philly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Bubblegum | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music | Dance Pop | Easy Listening | General | Oldies | Traditional Vocalists $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Michael Jackson - Vol. 1-Greatest Hits History Number Ones Off the Wall Thriller 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jackson 5 ASIN: B000001A9Y Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. I Want You Back
2. ABC
3. The Love You Save
4. I'll Be There
5. It's Your Thing
6. Who's Lovin' You
7. Mama's Pearl
8. Never Can Say Goodbye
9. Maybe Tomorrow
10. Got To Be There - Michael Jackson
11. Sugar Daddy
12. Rockin' Robin - Michael Jackson
13. Daddy's Home - Jermaine Jackson
14. Lookin' Through The Windows
15. I Wanna Be Where You Are - Michael Jackson
16. Get It Together
17. Dancing Machine
18. The Life Of The Party
19. I Am In Love-Pts. I & II
20. Just A Little Bit Of You - Michael Jackson
21. It's Your Thing (The J5 In '95 Extended Remix)

Amazon.com essential recording

It's hard to think of a more quintessential pre-disco-era supergroup, and this really is the ultimate collection of the Jackson 5's finest. From the super-sweet "I'll Be There" (which went on to become one of the most-covered songs in recent history) to the peppy pop of "I Want You Back," the period's essence is in every single high note. The Afros, the bell-bottoms, Michael pre-identity crisis, it's all there and so much more fun than anything any of the clan has done since. This is a great party album: classics like "ABC," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and "Rockin' Robin" sit alongside more jazz-influenced tracks like a cover of the Isleys' "It's Your Thing," and are guaranteed to keep all feet on the dance floor. --Rebecca Wallwork

Customer Reviews:

Who could argue ...???.......2007-05-22

Timeless pop and soul when Michael and family were more into the sound and less into weirding us out.Classics.Feed it your kids, if you can get the Ipods out of their ears.

Jackson 5 CD.......2006-11-03

what a great CD, all the greatest hits from the Jackson 5. CD arrived in perfect condition and has given me hours of enjoyment. A great CD for a flash back party or just listening to

What Happend to the Jermaine Vocals.......2006-09-21

I Want You Back is one of my favorite songs and Jermaine was my favorite Jackson. On this CD his vocals are missing from the song, major disapointment for me. But overall CD is excellent!

Timeless ..........2006-03-16

B2K took notes ... and ran
N'Sync/The Backstreet Boys/98 Degrees took notes ... ran
Dru Hill took notes ... and ran
112 took notes ... and ran
Jodeci took notes ... and ran
Boyz II Men took notes ... and ran
New Edition took notes ... and ran

But the J-5 set the precedent and their music keeps going and going and going!!!

Michael was still Black, the brothers were gettin' along, LaToya's clothes were still on, Janet was makin' us fall in love with her on "Good Times" and the craziness that was Joe and Katherine's relationship was still a well-kept family secret.

In between, you'll get this CD of timeless classics from the Jackson 5 -- "The Ultimate Boy Band ... Period."

"Dancing Machine," "Never Can Say Goodbye Girl (No, No, No; No, No, No)," "Rockin' Robin," "I Wanna Be Where You Are (Oh!)" ... the list LITERALLY goes on and on and on.

And to think as soon as the Jacksons first hit it big, Mainstream America tried to quell their thunder by pushing so-called more "mainstream" (read between the lines) family acts like the Osmonds and the Partridge family (as if?!?!?)

This was just another time and place in life.

This album captures a more pure, innocent time in music.

Highly recommended album!

Pure Bubble Gum Pop.......2005-04-23

The Jackson 5 were bubble gum teenie-bopper pop just like The Osmonds, The Partridge Family, The Monkees, New Kids on the Block, 'N Sync, Backstreet Boys, Hanson, and The Moffetts . The Jackson 5 were no better than the The Osmonds or The Partridge Family and just as bad as the the monkees. The vocals are teenie-bopper, the lyrics are tennie-bopper, the music is tennie-bopper. This is bubble gum teenie-bopper pop at its worst. If you like the monkees, the partridge family, the osmond then your sure to like this dated bubble bum pop junk.

Average customer rating: Great classic collection! A very good compilation of Hits! my favorite singer in the whole world Astonishingly Great Gladys and the Pips

Essential Collection Gladys Knight & the Pips Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aretha Franklin - 30 Greatest Hits The Ultimate Collection Before Me The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection ASIN: B00001QGS4 Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. Every Beat Of My Heart
2. Letter Full Of Tears
3. Giving Up
4. I Heard It Through the Grapevine
5. If I Were Your Woman
6. Friendship Train
7. I Don't Want To Do Wrong
8. Daddy Could Swear, I Declare
9. Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
10. Midnight Train To Georgia
11. I've Got To Use My Imagination
12. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me, The
13. I Feel A Song (In My Heart)
14. On And On
15. The Way We Were / Try To Remember
16. Save the Overtime (For Me)
17. Hero (Wind Beneath My Wings)
18. Love Overboard

Amazon.com

While Gladys Knight and the Pips spent large portions of the '60s, '70s, and '80s on the charts, this smart CD is the first attempt to compile high points of their tenures at various labels (Motown subsidiary Buddah, Columbia, MCA). While Knight proved equally at home with smokin' church-bred R&B (the original "I Heard It Through the Grapevine") and uptown pop (an unfortunate medley of "Try to Remember" and "The Way We Were"), she was most effective on plainspoken tales of everyday people. That's the reason "Grapevine," "Midnight Train to Georgia," "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me," and "Save the Overtime for Me," recorded over a 15-year span, sound so much of a piece. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Great classic collection!.......2007-05-13

What a great collection of the goodies from Ms. Gladys and the Pips! The collection spans years of wonderfully raw sound and solid emotion. I love to play this in the car when stuck in traffic in a bad mood. By the time I get where I'm going I'm mellow and singing along. If I Were Your Woman, Midnight Train to Georgia, Neither One of Us, The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me, and The Way We Were rip my heart out and have brought me to tears a million times. The vocals have a raw "been there, know the pain" edge, and when you hear that voice you know exactly who you are listening to. What a great addition to any cd collection!

A very good compilation of Hits! .......2007-03-06

This CD is a good choice for those who love real good, nice and smooth 70s Soul music. "I've Got To Use My Imagination", "Try To Remember/The Way We Were", "Best Thing Ever Happened To Me", and other great songs are included.

my favorite singer in the whole world.......2007-02-08

wow what can i say i have loved gladys since i was nine years old. i just saw her perform on new year's eve and wow what a powerhouse. the voice is still the same after all these years
i love her this cd is in my rotation right now and i never ever tire of hearing gladys and the fellows blow

this is truly the lady of the century for me
she is MY QUEEN OF SOUL

Astonishingly Great.......2006-03-08

Why has't GK been canonized to the extent some of the other famous R&B divas have? Her amazing, warm & soulful vocal prowess takes a back seat to nobody. This collection, the first I believe, to span all of her career, features an incredible parade of genius, state of the art vocalizing. From indispensable, classic chestnuts like "Heard it throught the Grapevine" and "Friendship Train" to the megaclassic "Midnight Train to Georgia" (I know we've all heard that one to the point where it's almost impossible to appreciate it anew, but listen, really listen, sometime to the eloquent and moving vocal, the impeccably arranged background vox, and the impossibly sweet and touching lyrics. It's a stunning experience), the aural pleasure this record induces never flags. She even tackles a few sappy, maudlin, middle of the road-y ballads, like "Hero" and actually acquits herself admirably. If she can rise above dorky material of that ilk, then she must indeed be some kind of dang genius.

Give it up for Gladys!

Gladys and the Pips.......2006-03-02

I've been listening to Ms. Knight and the Pips for many years, since the early 70's and she and they continue to amaze me with their beautiful voices. This CD is no exception. They are truly wonderful people who have Blessed us with their music and lyrics that positively impact the lives of all who will give them an ear. Glad I bought this CD. I think you will be glad too.

Average customer rating: It's About the Music The best!! Damn, these girls could SING! Not entirely Supreme Awesome songs, bad audio

Diana Ross and the Supremes - The Ultimate Collection Diana Ross & Supremes Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Girl Groups | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection The #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging) ASIN: B000001ANZ Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

1. When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
2. Where Did Our Love Go
3. Baby Love
4. Come See About Me
5. Stop! In The Name Of Love
6. Back In My Arms Again
7. Nothing But Heartaches
8. I Hear A Symphony
9. My World Is Empty Without You
10. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
11. You Can't Hurry Love
12. You Keep Me Hangin' On
13. Love Is Here And Now Your Gone
14. The Happening
15. Reflections
16. In And Out Of Love
17. Forever Came Today
18. Some Things You Never Get Used To
19. Love Child
20. I'm Livin' In Shame
21. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
22. I'll Try Something New
23. The Composer
24. No Matter What Sign You Are
25. Someday We'll Be Together

Amazon.com

The title is a bit of a misnomer: The Supremes are anthologized in more comprehensive fashion on Motown's three-volume Greatest Hits series, while this package is denser, and has a higher hit-per-track ratio. But if you'd rather pick up one collection than three, and if you want a good, thorough skimming of cream from the group's catalog, this is the better choice. All of the familiar songs are here, with no major omissions--and they're packed in with a liberal helping of second-magnitude hits. For a collection that samples only the extreme top end of the Supremes' output, there's Every Great No. 1 Hit, also on Motown. It's missing a lot, but it delivers exactly what it promises. --Gavin McNett

Customer Reviews:

It's About the Music.......2007-06-27

Diana Ross and The Supremes were the leading girl group at Berry Gordy's Motown Records during the 1960's and 70's. Furthermore, they were a leading group among all girl groups of the 1960's; you've only got to count their hits to know that. But recently, with the Broadway stage and movie success of "Dreamgirls," and its non-Motown, non-original sound track, many of us may be more familiar with the backstory than the group's music.

This record collection can remedy that situation. Among its 20 tracks, I count 14 songs that were big, reasonably rocking hits, Motown style, before the studio started going for a softer style that better suited the emerging solo star Diana Ross's slender voice. Holland-Dozier-Holland surely knew how to write rocking songs; the studio had a celebrated, tight backing band, and The Supremes could deliver. Listen to "Come See About Me," one of their earliest hits, and hear those girls belt it out. Or try "Back In My Arms Again," "Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart,""Stop! In the Name of Love." Any one of their 14 original hits: these girls were not peddling bubblegum.

The backstory doesn't explain their great success: it's about the music...

The best!!.......2007-01-05

Good quality and great selection!!! This is Diana Ross and the Supremes. What could be better?

Damn, these girls could SING!.......2006-07-26

The Supremes (or Diana Ross & the Supremes, whatever you wanna call 'em) had two very important things today's R&B stars lack: the undeniable songwriting power of Holland/Dozier/Holland is one. For another, they had SOUL!!! If you're tired of the cut-and-dry, emotionless "soul" (read: rap) music from Mariah Carey & friends, give this one a spin! Good songs... where can I start? At the beginning, I suppose... When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes, Where Did Our Love Go?, Baby Love, Come See About Me, Back in My Arms Again (the latter five all #1's), I Hear a Symphony, You Can't Hurry Love (their best song in my mind), You Keep Me Hangin' On, Love Child, I'm Livin' In Shame, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (with the Temps, a winning combo in my mind!) and the beautiful Someday We'll Be Together. And there's only one bad track over the course of 25 (yes, I'm actually admitting there is a bad song here. I deserve whatever flames I may be given) is the seriously dated No Matter What Sign You Are. Buy it, buy it, BUY IT!!!

Not entirely Supreme.......2006-01-20

OK, what you hear are all hits, but there are more hits than on this CD. And plenty of other CD-sets to pick from. But I don't want more than one CD you say. Well, then pick the #1 Supreme hits CD. With a better track-listing an far better sound quality than this one. So you have to pay a bit more; you'll be dissapointed if you buy this one and then listen to the #1 CD.

And are you really sure you don't want to hear the gems that are finally discovered on the Supremes Box set?

Awesome songs, bad audio.......2005-03-20

No sense repeating the extensive reviews regarding how influential and entertaining this music is. It's truly astounding, and the music is brilliant.

However...

In remastering these recordings, the audio engineers have apparently done what I always call a "boost and compress," which reduces dynamic range, increases overall apparent loudness, and often increases distortion. Back in the 60's, the tendency was to mix songs with vocals much louder than the accompanying music, and with very little deep bass. Nowadays the tendency is right the opposite, with electronically generated deep bass notes, and vocals barely peeking over the music. To give the Supremes a more modern sound, they seem to have compressed these tracks to bring up the music, especially the bass. The result is distorted and unnatural vocals, and compressed dynamic range, especially on the older songs. It's really a shame.

If you can't tell the difference between mp3's and CDs, you won't care. If you're an audiophile, you'll be disappointed.

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