The Best of Cameo

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Some memorable recording artists just didn't make good albums. Larry Blackmon's Cameo was one such example--their domain was the 12- inch and the 45 single. As a result, The Best of Cameo is the place to start and finish with one of dance music's most distinctive, and unabashedly fun-loving, ensembles. Slick, funny, and endlessly funky, Cameo's blend of squeaking keyboards, compu-beats, cartoon vocals, and extended jams synthesized a new brand of disco for a post- disco age. This set is the band at its best, with triangle-headed bandleader Blackmon leading his troops through ballroom classics like "Single Life," New Wave-styled wonders such as "Rigor Mortis," and bouncy, Prince-seasoned singles like "Word Up." And it lays light on the ballads--never our heroes' strong point. Trust me--you'll want this as the soundtrack for your upcoming '80s-revival party. --Don Harrison

The Best of Cameo,Cameo,Mercury / Universal,Funk,Pop,Quiet Storm,R&B,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

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Average customer rating: best of bobby rydell The wait is OVER--a fine CD of Bobby's hits This guy is great!!! "Tremendous And Sad" Brings you back in time

The Best of Bobby Rydell: Cameo Parkway 1959-1964 Bobby Rydell Manufacturer: Abkco ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Chubby Checker: Cameo Parkway 1959-1963 The Best of 1961-1966 The Best of the Dovells 1961-1965 The Very Best of Bobby Vee Johnny Tillotson - 25 All-Time Greatest Hits ASIN: B000B8I8XM Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Please Don't Be Mad
2. All I Want Is You
3. We Got Love
4. Kissin' Time
5. I Dig Girls
6. Wild One
7. Ding-A-Ling
8. Swingin' School
9. Little Bitty Girl
10. Volare
11. Sway
12. That Old Black Magic
13. I Wanna Thank You
14. Butterfly Baby
15. Good Time Baby
16. I've Got Bonnie
17. I'll Never Dance Again
18. Third House (In from the Right)
19. Wildwood Days
20. Cha-Cha-Cha
21. Best Man Cried
22. Forget Him
23. World Without Love
24. Jingle Bell Rock
25. Message from Bobby

Customer Reviews:

best of bobby rydell.......2007-07-30

Just what I wanted Original recordings,not the rerecorded any old songs
as greatest hits on labels that are not very well known

The wait is OVER--a fine CD of Bobby's hits.......2007-07-23

Bobby Rydell entertained millions of Americans in the late 1950s and the early 1960s while enjoying teen idol status. Fortunately for Bobby and all of us, he still remains a creative, energetic force to this day. This CD gives us twenty-four great numbers by Bobby Rydell and an extra "message from Bobby" as a type of bonus track.

The CD track set begins with the early rock and roll, doo-wop sounding "Please Don't Be Mad." Bobby sings this with all his heart and soul; and the backup chorus enhances the beauty of this opening number. "We Got Love" starts with the chorus singing these words and when Bobby comes in he positively takes flight! The chorus harmonizes so very well and the musical arrangement sports an infectiously happy, upbeat melody and tempo. Excellent!

"Wild One" speeds up the tempo even more as Bobby rocks this one to perfection! Love those ladies on backup--and the melody has a great beat to it! The percussion adds to the quality of the number, too. It's easy to understand why "Wild One" was a big hit for Bobby. In addition, Bobby sings a perfect cover of "Volare" with a stunning arrangement and a great female backup chorus. "Sway" sports an early 1960s Latin beat to it as Bobby croons this without a superfluous note!

"That Old Black Magic" gives us another example of Bobby taking a classic pop vocal and infusing it with a rock and roll arrangement to make "That Old Black Magic" his very own. Excellent! The tempo changes a few times on "That Old Black Magic;" and this only serves to enhance the number further.

"Wildwood Days" refers to that Jersey shore beach so many people always enjoyed in summertime during those simpler times. The relentlessly happy, upbeat tempo works wonders along with a wonderful female backup chorus. Bobby's voice is in perfect form for "Wildwood Days." His voice is energetic and full of masculine warmth. Who could ask for anything more?

"The Cha-cha-cha" sports a Latin beat; and "A World Without Love" shows us how well Bobby could cover a classic Beatles tune. "Jingle Bell Rock" comes off as a masterpiece; Bobby Rydell sings this along with Chubby Checker and the number comes off without a hitch! Awesome!

The CD ends with a track called "A Message From Bobby." This was originally on a 45 rpm record that came along as a bonus with a 33 rpm record. Bobby uses "A Message From Bobby" to thank his fans and reminisce a bit about his recent successes.

The liner notes include the song credits and Jeff Tamarkin contributes an informative essay about Bobby and these wonderful songs.

Bobby Rydell fans can rejoice that his greatest works for Cameo are here on this CD. I also recommend this CD as an excellent starting point for people who want to get to know Bobby's artistry for the first time. We are all much better off for Bobby sharing his talents with us; and hopefully Bobby will continue to perform as only he can for many years to come.

This guy is great!!!.......2007-02-22

I have loved Bobby Rydell (my little Italian boy) since I was a teenager.
Met him in Ocean City, Md. in the late 50's at a Buddy Dean record hop & was impressed at how sweet he was. I've had a crush ever since! Would love to see him again & know what's happeing in his life (children,career,
etc.) This CD is wonderful & brought back a lot of good memories.

"Tremendous And Sad".......2007-02-02

This has to be the most tremendous collection of Boby Rydell music put out! Nothing is ever ever perfect and even though "The Fish"is not included, so be it. By the Way, "Butterfly Bay" was a hit of his I believe within the summer of 1963.

Now, what is sad and it has nothing to do with this CD. I believe that from about '61 into'63 his talents were developing at an enormous clip. During the summer of '63 he had a STARRING role with Ann Margaret, Dick Van Dyke, and Paul Lynde in the HUGE movie "Bye Bye Birdie" and within the movie he sang a very moving song, "One Boy" with Ann Margaret. This is one of the most beautiful duets that I've ever seen and heard. The movie was a huge success. He followed the movie up with a touching and very big hit record,"Forget Him". That,sadly, became his swan song. Many americans truly did, very ashamedly, did "Forget Him".I feel as though with the movie "Bye Bye Birdie" and the two touching songs, "One Boy" (With Ann Margaret within the movie) and and the big hit, "Forget Him", which followed the movie, he was on his way to super stardom in both the recording fields and that of motion pictures. That is until the Beatles SQUASHED him with their fluff. He had (has) more talent within his little finger than all four of The Beatles ever had. In fact, his talents outweighed all of the fluff of the British artists that suddenly began to flood our american airwaves including not only The Beatles, but The Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, Gerry and the Pace Makers, Hermans Hermets, and even many of the american artists such as The Beach Boys, etc. I'm even including groups like "The Hollies", etc. as producers of fluff that crushed Bobby Rydell. It was so very unfair when he was being totally cut out when his total talent was becoming more and more evident and more than likely super stardom was on the horizon. He was crushed by fluff.

It's tremendous that the CD is available and it's sad what The Beatles and other "artists" plus what the american public did to him. Shameless.

Brings you back in time.......2007-01-11

Just listening to this cd makes me think of another, younger time in my
life (not that I'm that old). Real music nostalgia for those who grew up
in the 60's. This is a definitely a must have cd for fans of rock and roll
and just good listening music.

Average customer rating: fine garage rock. don't do it! Finally the Real Deal ~ cool ~ Landmark Upper Midwest Garage Rock Soul

The Best of ? & the Mysterians: Cameo Parkway 1966-1967 ? & the Mysterians Manufacturer: Abkco ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Chubby Checker: Cameo Parkway 1959-1963 Listen, Listen: The Definitive Collection The Best of 1961-1966 The Best of the Dovells 1961-1965 The Best of Dee Dee Sharp 1962-1966 ASIN: B000B8I8XC Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. I Need Somebody
2. Stormy Monday
3. You're Telling Me Lies
4. Ten O'Clock
5. Set Aside
6. Up Side
7. "8" Teen
8. Don't Tease Me
9. Don't Break This Heart of Mine
10. Why Me
11. Midnight Hour
12. 96 Tears
13. Girl (You Captivate Me)
14. Can't Get Enough of You, Baby
15. Got To
16. I'll Be Back
17. Shout (Pt. 1 & 2)
18. Hangin' on a String
19. Smokes
20. It's Not Easy
21. Don't Hold It Against Me
22. Just Like a Rose
23. Do You Feel It
24. Do Something to Me
25. Love Me Baby (Cherry July)
26. Midnight Hour [#]
27. 96 Tears [#]

Customer Reviews:

fine garage rock........2007-03-26

this cd contains the original stuff: the 1966-1967 cameo parkway recordings. make sure you get this and not the later/older stuff by this band. for a long time these recordings were not available, so i was quite the happy camper when i saw that they were being re-released a couple of years ago. ? and the mysterians are more than just "96 tears," the song that they are known for. there are 25 garage rock songs here that all deserve a listen. this band was something of a flint, michigan version of van morrison's great mid-sixties band "them." ? and the mysterians were a bit less biting, a little less menace about their sound, than "them," but otherwise i think the comparison is fair. i much recommend this cd to all seeking some audio travel into the past world of 60's gargage rock.

don't do it!.......2006-06-07

This band is horrible. Not 'rock and roll' at all. Talentless. The organ player is the most obnoxious, amateur piece of garbage ever. Don't waste your money on this, seriously.

Finally the Real Deal.......2006-02-27

After decades of having to listen to remakes Cameo has finally released the origional recordings on CD. One of Americas true great garage bands.

~ cool ~.......2006-02-16

Here's what "cool" was all about in 1960. Unfortunately, the year was 1966 and "cool" had moved on to psychedelic rock, leaving ? and the Mysterians in the rear view mirror... except for a little ditty called '96 Tears' that unashamedly shot its minimalist self all the way up to #1 on the national charts. This lone track, miraculously manifesting itself in my backyard of Saginaw and Bay City, Michigan, stands with 'Louie Louie' and 'Satisfaction' as one of the defining hits of 1960's rock. It demonstrates that what's cool in any era stays cool. Louis Armstrong was cool in 1928, and his cool is still cool today. Elvis was cool in 1968, and that cool is still cool today. And just as Ricki Lee Jones defined cool in the 1970's, ? defined his own brand of cool in the 1960's. So I say, "Once cool, always cool".

? and the Mysterians logged two Top 40 hits in 1966 ('I Need Somebody', which leads off this collection, rose to #22 as the follow-up to '96 Tears'), and if life was fair they would have scored another Top 40 selection with 'Do Something To Me'. This disc includes all of these tracks, as well as both of ?'s full-length albums presented in their entirety. Their first album is clearly the better of the two. And as the band established a funky, stripped-down rock sound, that disc worked it's way up to number 66 nationally. Their follow-up album took on a fuller, deeper sound featuring more echo and bass, and at times their recordings took on a Young Rascal-ish or Tommy James and the Shondells-ish sound. I prefer the original, garage-laden take from the first LP.

The best segment on this 27 track collection is offered in the first six tracks. There are loads of great hooks and memorable, though simplistic melodies to be had. Most of the tracks are funky rock tracks, with the exception of the bands cover of 'Stormy Monday' (which ?'s silky vocal delivery is perfectly suited to), and the fifth track, 'Set Aside', a piano-driven standard instrumental blues number. From time to time, such as on 'Why Me', where the sound evolves dangerously close to bubblegum music, the band demonstrates their diverse capabilities, but nothing is better than when these Texans churn though their funky minimalism.

Some of the compositions on the disc, the large majority of which were penned by band members, are certainly 'second-tier' in quality, such as '"8" Teen' and 'Don't Break This Heart Of Mine', and these lesser tracks appear with greater frequency on the band's second album. The weakest strand of tunes begins with track 18, 'Hangin' On a String', and proceeds through track 22, 'Just Like a Rose', with the exception of the guitar-driven funk of 'It's Not Easy' on track 20. There is also, unfortunately, a shameless '96 Tears' imitation, 'Can't Get Enough Of You, Baby'. It might have been a decent song had '96 Tears' never existed, but this is an obvious attempt to cash in on what should have remained an unimitated melody. This faux pas is more than compensated for, however, by the inclusion of a '96 Tears' alternate take, a slower and more bluesy stereo version, as the last track. The boys also offer up a nice cover of The Isley Brothers 'Shout' (more slick than rugged, however, which the composition deserves), and their own version of 'Midnight Hour', not to be confused with Wilson Pickett's dynamo number, but a sweet composition nonetheless. Most of the 27 tracks, even those straying from the band's most successful formula, possess redeeming qualities, not the least of which is ?'s smooth voice, matched only by his cool persona.

For quite some time, quality digital recordings of ? were difficult to come by. Cameo-Parkway records, perhaps best known as Chubby Checker's label, finally got around to remastering and reissuing the catalogs of their top performers in 2005, and ? and the Mysterians were included in the lot. The band represents a slice of rock and roll not readily occupied by other bands of the era. Perhaps their biggest distiction was to sound minimalist in an era of excess and experimentation. However they are to be defined, their value must be experienced to be appreciated. This package includes informative liner notes from Jeff Tamarkin, and several period photograph and displays of memorabilia. Unfortunately, lyrics are not included, and despite three track listings, no where are running times for the tracks offered, although most tracks seem to struggle to pass the two minute barrier. But that's cool, too. Dig it.

Landmark Upper Midwest Garage Rock Soul.......2005-12-05

The Cameo Parkway box set ("Cameo Parkway 1957-1967") released earlier this year included the Mysterians' garage rock standard, "96 Tears," along with their debut album's leadoff, "I Need Somebody." Having been sequestered in Allen Klein's vaults (along with the rest of the Cameo Parkway catalog) for nearly forty years, the freshness of the master tapes blew away the cobwebs grown over countless gray-market remastered-from-vinyl reissues. This follow-up volume, one in a set of eight to drill down on specific Cameo Parkway artists, fleshes out the rest of the Mysterians' seminal mid-60s recordings.

Though the band couldn't be expected to wax another side as fully realized and potent as "96 Tears," the rest of their catalog is no slouch. There's a Stax-like funkiness underpinning the band's garage rock, making these tunes danceable in a more seductive manner than their coastal contemporaries. The band wrote most of their own material, and picked up a few purpose-built tunes (like the super-fine "96 Tears" knock-off -- and Smash Mouth cover hit -- "Can't Get Enough of You Baby") and covers that include bluesy readings of "Stormy Monday" and The Isley Brothers' "Shout." The slower (and stereo) unreleased take of "96 Tears" is a nice addition, if only for how well it shows the supercharged power of mono mixing on the original.

This CD includes the whole of the Mysterians' two Cameo albums ("96 Tears" and "Action"), both sides of their last Cameo single ("Do Something to Me" b/w "Love Me Baby (Cherry July)"), and a pair of unreleased stereo alternates from 1966 ("Midnight Hour" and "96 Tears"). The only side that seems to be missing is the A-side of their single as The Semi-Colons, "Beachcomber." Ironically, the B-side ("Set Aside") is present, as it was on the debut album. All tracks are true stereo, except for mono on #1, 6, 7, 11, 12, 21, 22, 24, and 25. Jeff Tamarkin's liner notes are heavy on the hipster-ese, and the art direction is light on photos; both minor quibbles given the riches in the grooves. [©2005 redtunictroll at hotmail dot com]

Average customer rating: Straight up pure funk. Classic Funk The best of albums never covers all!! Wonderful Band But Songs Missing The title sucks !!! - I'd replace half of these tracks

The Best of Cameo Cameo Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | 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: The Best of the Gap Band Greatest Hits Rick James: The Ultimate Collection Zapp & Roger - All the Greatest Hits The Best of Con Funk Shun ASIN: B000001DYS Release Date: 1993-05-18

Tracks:

1. Word Up
2. Single Life
3. Candy
4. Shake Your Pants
5. Rigor Mortis
6. Attack Me With Your Love
7. Talkin' Out The Side Of Your Neck
8. Sparkle
9. Back & Forth
10. Flirt
11. She's Strange (12' Rap Version)
12. I Just Want To Be
13. Skin I'm In
14. It's Over

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Some memorable recording artists just didn't make good albums. Larry Blackmon's Cameo was one such example--their domain was the 12- inch and the 45 single. As a result, The Best of Cameo is the place to start and finish with one of dance music's most distinctive, and unabashedly fun-loving, ensembles. Slick, funny, and endlessly funky, Cameo's blend of squeaking keyboards, compu-beats, cartoon vocals, and extended jams synthesized a new brand of disco for a post- disco age. This set is the band at its best, with triangle-headed bandleader Blackmon leading his troops through ballroom classics like "Single Life," New Wave-styled wonders such as "Rigor Mortis," and bouncy, Prince-seasoned singles like "Word Up." And it lays light on the ballads--never our heroes' strong point. Trust me--you'll want this as the soundtrack for your upcoming '80s-revival party. --Don Harrison

Customer Reviews:

Straight up pure funk........2007-07-05

This was another great r&b funk group that kicked butt back in the 80's. Actually they started in the 70's with "Rigo Mortis". Another one of my all time favorite groups. I remember roller skating to "Shake your pants" among some of their other tunes back in the 80's decade. This is also another group who's individual albums need to be released on cd. Most of them are, but there are a few of them that haven't been.

Classic Funk.......2007-06-24

Cameo Arguably was the best R&b Band of the 80's. they started out in the 70's with a Band as large as george clinton's P-Funk Unit and also Maurice White's Earth,Wind and fire's unit as well. Cameo's brand of Music making was versatile in the Hybrid of EWF,Parliament,Ohio Players and other acts. but Cameo was able ot adapt to the changes in the Music game as well. they went from the Horns and full band and shorten there band into a more Electro funk Vibe unit that worked very well in the 80's, in truth what other Funk Outfit from the 70's could go from battling with Earth,Wind and fire to the 80's up against Run Dmc?? Cameo was able to battle in both worlds and Era's and not lose there Base. this compilation showcases there Funk Jams and also there Smooth Slow Jams. Cameo had a Formula for bringing the Grooves and not missing a beat.

The best of albums never covers all!! .......2006-08-18

I have been a Cameo fan since the late seventies! My first actual album purchase of Cameo was Cameosis, but I was able to listen to their earlier recordings through friends. I am fortunate to have every album, from their first release Cardiac Arrest to Word up on vinyl and c.d.!! A true Cameo fan I am!! My point is that the best of albums will never cover the essence of any group! Especially if you know the group's style inside and out. Even the anthology doesn't have song such as, Is This The Way, I Owe It All To You, For You, or Better Days, and theres still many I've failed to mention! There is nothing like playing Feel Me, Cameosis, Knights Of The Sound Table, Alligator Woman, and other albums and enjoy them from begining to end. One more thing, I was blessed to find an album from the funkmeister himself Larry Blackmon, titled East Coast. It was Larry Blackmon's and Gregory Johnson's along with the late, and legendary Gwen Guthrie on vocals first venture. That album came out in 1972. It's cool to have that album in my collection to show the growth in Larry Blackmon's writing pryor to Cameo. Heres some trivia for any true Cameo fan! The name of the band was originally going to be New York City Players!!

Wonderful Band But Songs Missing.......2006-03-07

Cameo was a Funk band that originally resembled Funkadelic with hard funk and humouristic lyrics, they were not afraid to use horns and other catchy instruments that perfectly suited the 70's music. In the 80's with Hip Hop emerging Cameo switched style a little and istead of using Horns they switched to Synthesizers, Drum Machines and a more pop influenced image, In the mid 80's they also scored some of their biggest hits like "Word Up" "Candy" "Single Life" and "She's Strange" that all were hybrids of the best that market had to offer (pop, funk, rock, hip hop). Thier main singer and leader was Larry Blackmon, but Tomi Jenkins also sang vocals, third key member was Nathan Leftenant. From 1977 when their first album "Cardiac Arrest" was released to the mid 80's they released loads of albums, none of them were bad though, even if many of the Cameo albums came released 6 months inbetween and some are hard to purchase. However, back then in the 70's and 80's many albums just contained the inadequate number of 7-8 songs on a LP. Instead of releasing one with atleast 10-12, it feautures 7-8 and many of those songs were too long. The Album version of "She's Strange" is over 7 minutes for example. That's why it would be better to buy a compilation of Cameo instead of go for a single LP, the problem with "Best Of" albums with Cameo is that they're inadequate and many songs are missing out, there is no remastered version and no bonus tracks either. This particular version is from 1993, (i.e 13 years ago) But it's still better then the other compilations found on Amazon. It seems like each of the compliations feature the top hits but miss out some minor hits each but adds other that weren't feautures on another album.

Missing songs I would have liked to see are: Freaky Dancin', Just Be Yourself, She's Mine, Post Mortem, Keep It Hot, You Make Me Work, Funk Funk, It's Serious, Insane, We're Goin' Out Tonight, Style, I Want It Now.

Overall, Everything is relative, I could live without some of these songs, but this album is not fully complete either and unfortunately there aren't any other that is either. If You're a casual fan or if you just like some of the top hits, go for it but for more devout fans this collection isn't complete.

The title sucks !!! - I'd replace half of these tracks.......2005-03-25

Any one who was around at the time when Bands like Cameo, Parliament/Funkadelic, the Barkays, etc, were laying down the funkiest grooves will know that this is a poor representation of the best of Cameo. There are way too many Cameo Anthems missing, such as 'It's serious', 'Post mortem', 'Funk funk', 'Throw it down', etc, as well as killer ballads like 'love you anyway', 'Feel me', etc. If you want an awesome Cameo album (still not 'The best of' - but their nearly all here) get Anthology [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED].

I wasn't gonna post this but I had to step up to this poor editorial review. The guy has totally lost the plot, because Cameo DID make some good albums - 'Feel me', & 'She's strange' immediately spring to mind. And as for 'a new brand of disco for a post- disco age'... come on Amazon, get some creditables in who KNOW about the music!!!!! Only in their later days did Cameo cross-over into the pop/commercial market with 'She's strange'. Cameo's hallmark was their refreshingly raw FUNK sound, which was anything but DISCO.

Average customer rating: 4 and a half stars because of "Limbo Rock" It's a shame this doesn't include all his top 40 hits... THIS RELEASE WAS WELL OVERDUE,AND WELL WORTH THE WAIT Let's limbo some more! Finally...The Original Recordings

The Best of Chubby Checker: Cameo Parkway 1959-1963 Chubby Checker Manufacturer: Abkco ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Bobby Rydell: Cameo Parkway 1959-1964 The Best of Dee Dee Sharp 1962-1966 The Best of 1961-1966 The Best of the Dovells 1961-1965 The Best of the Tymes 1963-1964 ASIN: B000B8I8XW Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Dancin' Party
2. Twist
3. Toot
4. Class
5. Twistin' U.S.A.
6. Hucklebuck
7. Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
8. Pony Time
9. Dance the Mess Around
10. Good, Good Lovin'
11. Let's Twist Again
12. Fly
13. Slow Twistin' - Chubby Checker, Dee Dee Sharp
14. Popeye the Hitchhiker
15. Limbo Rock
16. Let's Limbo Some More
17. Hooka Tooka
18. Loddy Lo
19. Hey, Bobba Needle
20. Birdland
21. Surf Party
22. Twist It Up
23. Twistin' Round the World
24. Jingle Bell Rock

Customer Reviews:

4 and a half stars because of "Limbo Rock".......2006-06-11

Unlike other reviewers, I won't quibble about the 3 missing
titles or the sequencing (I think "Dancin' Party" lead off
the CD because of the lyrical content; give it a listen). But my issue is with the very end of "Limbo Rock". If you still have "Limbo Rock" on vinyl in your collection, listen to the end of the vinyl version and then listen to the end of the CD version. It sounds to me like the drum flourish that closed "Limbo Rock" was tacked on a second time. No, my CD is NOT scratched! Hmmmm.....

HOWEVER, overall it is WONDERFUL that ABCKO has finally released
not only the ORIGINAL Chubby hits on CD, but nearly everything
else from Cameo-Parkway, almost all of which has been very hard to come by on CD. If you're not as fussy as I am about "Limbo
Rock", this CD is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. (By the way, my favorite
is "The Class"! Hysterical!)

It's a shame this doesn't include all his top 40 hits..........2005-12-04

After waiting 20 years for Chubby Checker's original cameo-parkway hits to appear on cd, why did they have to leave off three of this top 40 hits? Too bad. I guess I STILL have to keep my old vinyl copies of the three missing songs: "Twenty Miles", "Lazy Elsie Molly", and "Let's Do the Freddie".

I would have rather had these than tracks that weren't hits (like "Toot" whose background music sounds like "Short Shorts" by the Royal Teens".

THIS RELEASE WAS WELL OVERDUE,AND WELL WORTH THE WAIT.......2005-11-03

THIS DISC IS GREAT.NOW WE CAN HEAR ALL HIS TOP 10 HITS ON ONE ALBUM.WE GET THE ORIGINAL HITS,NOT THE REMAKES,THAT SHOW UP ON OTHER CD COLLECTIONS.THE SOUND IS EXCELLENT.ITS BEEN AWHILE,BUT I AM GOING TO LIMBO,AFTER I FINISH THIS REVIEW.ENJOY THE MUSIC,IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT.

Let's limbo some more!.......2005-10-24

The wait is over. This collection brings us the official release of the original Parkway recordings of one of the era's most successful male solo artists. The set consists of 24 tracks total, all in mono, including 22 that hit the Hot 100. Missing are three top 40 hits ("Twenty Miles" that peaked at #15 in 1963, "Lazy Elsie Molly" that peaked at #40 in July of 1964, and "Let's Do the Freddie" that hit #40 in May of 1965). However, the b-side to the original release of "The Twist" along with one album cut are thrown in. The tracks are not in chronological order, but the digital sound is supreme. A four page essay (written by Jeff Tamarkin, who also authored the essay for the Cameo Parkway box set released in May 2005) plus five pages of credits and chart info detail the career of the former chicken plucker turned king of the dance crazes. Most fans and collectors will be satisfied (you can't beat the price). Highly recommended.

Finally...The Original Recordings.......2005-10-21

Why it took Cameo Parkway so long to release this muisc on CD is unclear to me, but it's nice to have the original recordings finally released after being unavailable for decades.

This 24-track collection presents 18 of his 21 hits that he recorded for the label. [The only missing hits are "Twenty Miles" (#15, 1963) and "Lazy Elsie Molly" and "Let's Do the Freddie" (both peaked at #40 in 1964).]

Checker's best known song is, of course, "The Twist." The song was so popular, it is the only song to reach No. 1 on the pop chart in nonconsecutive years (1960 and 1962). He also had million-sellers with "Let's Twist Again" and "Limbo Rock." Additional dance craze top ten hits included "Pony Time," "The Fly," "Popeye (The Hitchhiker)" and a duet with labelmate Dee Dee Sharp on "Slow Twistin'." Checker also had a holiday hit with labelmate Bobby Rydell on "Jingle Bell Rock."

My only quarrel with this collection is the sequencing. It should have been in chronological order, starting with his 1959 debut "The Class." And if you aren't going to do that, at least start with his signature song, "The Twist," not 1962's "Dancin' Party." With that aside, this is an enjoyable collection of dance songs. No serious lyrical content, just plain fun music. RECOMMENDED

Average customer rating: Toooooo Hooooottttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OWHHHHHHHH!!! Freaky Dancin!!!

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Cameo Cameo Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | 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 | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Ohio Players Greatest Hits 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Gap Band Galactic Grooves: The Best of Lakeside Ultimate Collection ASIN: B000058TCR Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

1. Word Up
2. Single Life
3. Candy
4. She's Strange
5. Attack Me With Your Love
6. Back And Forth
7. I Just Want To Be
8. Why Have I Lost You
9. Sparkle
10. Keep It Hot
11. Freaky Dancin'

Customer Reviews:

Toooooo Hooooottttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-05-19

Man what can i say to give these guys the props they deserve? This album is full of the hits of Cameo and shows their range in the R&B circle. Hits like "Why Have I Lost You" is a CLASSIC!!! Not to mention "Sparkle". These guys are true innovators in music period. Enjoy such hits as "Candy" and "Word Up". Listen to this album and enjoy.

OWHHHHHHHH!!!.......2001-09-13

Cameo in a word FUNKY!back in the day couldn't turn down the Funk.still holds up still.the Original Cameo was something else.I Give Cameo Madd Juice for Holding on to the Funk in the 80's after aside from a few folks The Funk was all but Gone.Cameo was one of the very few still keeping it going on.they Hit Pop Pay Day in 86 with "Word Up" but in the Neighborhood they were Down long before Pop came there way.the tight in the Pocket Guitar&KeyBoard Grooves&Horns that Made Cameo Produce some of the Baddest Jams Ever!"Candy" has become a Trademark Jam in Movies over the last few years.neverthe less this is a cool Introduction to a Happening Band that always brought the Grooves.

Freaky Dancin!!!.......2001-05-30

they were one of the most successful RnB group in history maybe because i like their sweety sounds and their driving style is very funky.this album is must have.i assure you, you won't be frustrated. don't miss out and discover their funkiest world.Freaky Dancin!!!Knights Of RnB!!!!

Average customer rating: A VERY FUNKY ALBUM and ya don't quit ... cameo is the ultimate (chapter II) the funk band from the 80's the best funk group of the 80's and ya don't quit... cameo is the ultimate (chapter II)

The Best of Cameo, Vol. 2 Cameo Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: 12" Collection & More The Best of Loose Ends ASIN: B000001ELZ Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

1. Don't Be So Cool
2. I Want It Now
3. In The Night
4. We're Going Out Tonight
5. Why Have I Lost You
6. Hangin' Downtown
7. It's Serious
8. Freaky Dancin'
9. Keep It Hot
10. Be Yourself
11. Alligator Woman
12. Insane
13. We All Know Who We Are
14. Feel Me
15. Your Love Takes Me Out

Customer Reviews:

A VERY FUNKY ALBUM.......2004-02-18

This is one of the best Cameo compilations I love just about every song on this album especially Be Yourself, Alligator Woman that is very rarely played or heard on the radio and Hanging Downtown this is a great album and a must have album for any Cameo fan I love this album!!!

and ya don't quit ... cameo is the ultimate (chapter II).......2002-02-16

note: too bad i lost the pass of my old account below, lol ... some copy & paste is in order therefore, yes?

two days ago, i received my copy, and it once more proves that this band knows how to make you move and more importantly, feel good.

enviable versatility and high-level performance add further to the enjoyment -- "don't be so cool", "in the night", "hangin' downtown", "it's serious", and "alligator woman" are the highlights of an extremely entertaining ride on the funky side. a sure shot, no doubt.

double your pleasure by buying the the first "best of" volume, too. (no, i'm *not* paid for hyping them -- they *are* the best, that's all).

the funk band from the 80's.......2000-01-17

Larry Blackmon & crew get right on this set.Be yourself a straight up positive jam.were' going out tonight what a slow jam? in the night with the genius Miles davis,Don't be so cool with Nona hendryx a very underrated great talent.hangin' downtown,why have i lost you,freaky dancin ,calling out all the chocolate cites.a true funk chant.keep it hot&alligator woman.the banging bass,early horns replaced with synths and the scratch of guitar.a must have for funkateers.

the best funk group of the 80's.......1999-10-05

larry blackmon and company give up the goods on this set.from be yourself and the banging slow jam were going out tonight.the bass and horns are all here.the first hits one is tight but this one has even more grooves.cameo were able to be credible in the keyboard heavy 80's with oohhss!! and the funk.enjoy.

and ya don't quit... cameo is the ultimate (chapter II).......1999-08-26

two days ago, i received my copy, and it once more proves that this band knows how to make you move and more importantly, feel good. enviable versatility and high-level performance add further to the enjoyment -- »don't be so cool«, »in the night«, »hangin' downtown«, »it's serious«, and »alligator woman« are the highlights of an extremely entertaining ride on the funky side. a sure shot, no doubt. double your pleasure by buying the the first »best of« volume, too. (no, i'm *not* paid for hyping them -- they *are* the best, that's all).

Average customer rating: Slammin A CAMEO FAN FOR LIFE!!!

Best of Cameo Cameo Manufacturer: Umvd Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | 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 Under $7 | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000047N5 Release Date: 1998-04-08

Tracks:

1. She's Strange
2. I Just Want To Be
3. Shake Your Pants
4. I'll Always Stay
5. Flirt
6. I Like It
7. I Care For You
8. Be Yourself
9. Keep It Hot
10. Feel Me
11. The Rock

Customer Reviews:

Slammin.......2000-05-13

This The Real Deal on The Funk.Cameo has always Been One Of My All-Time Favorite Groups&this set Highlights The Funk&Grooves.You can Never get Enough of This Funk.

A CAMEO FAN FOR LIFE!!!.......1998-06-21

CAMEO! CAMEO! CAMEO! I WISH THAT LARRY AND THE GANG WOULD COME BACK AND DO IT AGAIN!!! I MISS THESE GUYS AND THEIR UNIQUE AND FUNKY SOUND. END

Average customer rating:

The Best of Cameo Cameo Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000667GY6 Release Date: 2004-11-23

Tracks:

1. She's Strange
2. I Just Want To Be
3. Shake Your Pants
4. I'll Always Stay
5. Flirt
6. I Like It
7. I Care For You
8. Be Yourself
9. Keep It Hot
10. Feel Me
11. The Rock

Average customer rating:

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Cameo (Eco-Friendly Packaging) Cameo Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Funk | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000NA1ZX8 Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. Word Up
2. Single Life
3. Candy
4. She's Strange
5. Attack Me With Your Love
6. Back And Forth
7. I Just Want To Be
8. Why Have I Lost You
9. Sparkle
10. Keep It Hot
11. Freaky Dancin'

Album Description

The 20th Century Masters series is the best-selling single-artist line in music history and is being re-released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in its ground-breaking, environmentally-friendly packaging format. A first for the music industry, the standard package (both sleeve and tray) will be completely paper-recyclable, continuing the company's long-standing commitment to being "green."

To further reduce the amount of paper in the Eco-Pack, the CD booklet will no longer be offered. Official liner notes are easily accessible on the Internet at http://www.ilovethatsong.com/green.

UMe is the first North American music company to replace the traditional jewel case with recycled paperboard sleeves and the plastic tray with trays made from PaperFoam®, a new packaging technology from Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, that is paper-recyclable and biodegradable. Shorewood Packaging is the first North American packaging supplier to produce disc trays from PaperFoam®.

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The Best Of - Cameo Parkway 1966-1967 ? & The Mysterians Manufacturer: Abkco ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LZKRFM

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