Ultimate Soul

1. Soul Man - Sam & Dave

2. Respect - Aretha Franklin

3. Stand by Me - Ben E. King

4. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding

5. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge

6. In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett

7. Walk on By - Dionne Warwick

8. I'll Be Around - The Spinners

9. Love Won't Let Me Wait - Major Harris

10. Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis

11. Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton

12. So Very Hard to Go - Tower of Power

13. Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes) - Carla Thomas

14. Hold On! I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave

15. Slip Away - Clarence Carter

16. Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding

17. I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan

18. Let's Do It Again - The Staple Singers

19. I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) - Aretha Franklin

20. Save the Last Dance for Me - The Drifters

Ultimate Soul,Various Artists,Madacy Records,Deep Soul,Memphis Soul,Pop,Pop-Soul,R&B,Soul,Soul/R & B Collections,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Southern Soul,V/A Compilations

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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: 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: The best compilation on the market. Sherry Soul Money Well Spent Ray Charles Ultimate Collection

Ray Charles: Ultimate Hits Collection Ray Charles Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Genius Loves Company The Very Best of Ray Charles Ray!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music Ray (Widescreen Edition) ASIN: B00000I72B Release Date: 1999-03-16

Tracks:

1. Mess Around
2. I've Got A Woman
3. A Fool For You
4. Greenbacks
5. Drown In My Own Tears
6. Hallelujah I Love Her So
7. Lonely Avenue
8. Ain't That Love
9. (Night Time Is) The Right Time
10. What'd I Say Parts I & II
11. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'
12. Them That Got
13. Sticks And Stones
14. Georgia On My Mind
15. Ruby
16. One Mint Julep
17. I've Got News For You

Tracks:

1. Hit The Road Jack
2. Unchain My Heart
3. But On The Other Hand Baby
4. Hide 'Nor Hair
5. At The Club
6. I Can't Stop Loving You
7. You Don't Know Me
8. You Are My Sunshine
9. Don't Set Me Free
10. Take These Chains From My Heart
11. No One
12. Busted
13. Crying Time
14. Together Again
15. Let's Go Get Stoned
16. Yesterday
17. America The Beautiful
18. Seven Spanish Angels
19. I'll Be Good To You

Amazon.com

This double CD collects not only Brother Ray's best-known '50s and '60s singles, but some choice semi-obscurities (the 1953 jump blues "Mess Around," his 1959 cover of Louis Jordan's "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'") that earn their places next to "What'd I Say" and "I Can't Stop Loving You." The man's originality and infectious feeling bleed through on each of these 36 tracks, whether he's transforming "One Mint Julep" or "America the Beautiful" or collaborating (separately) with Willie Nelson and Chaka Khan. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

The best compilation on the market........2007-01-27

Other than Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection 5-disc boxed set, "Ultimate Hits Collection" is easily the best Ray Charles compilation on the market. Its 36 tracks cover the years 1953-1989. It may be pricey, but you get a 50-page booklet, two individual jewel cases and an attractive slipcase. This set covers the ABC years as well, so Rhino probably had to shell out some big bucks to license those tracks. I'm glad they included "Mess Around", one of Ray's earliest hits, but I would've like to have seen 1993's "A Song For You" here as well.

Sherry.......2007-01-18

"Great CD. Would highly recommend. It's a great collection of all the hits. Other CD have a variation of songs, but if you want one with all hits, this is the one for you.

Soul .......2007-01-10

This collection contains Ray Charles' greatest hits. Among the favorites are 'What'd I Say' , 'Georgia on my mind' 'Ruby' 'Hallelujah I just love her so'. For me what is important is those songs which I have heard over and over again, and which the re-hearing of brings pleasure in. It is not important to me that all the songs have that quality. In fact even with the best people, like Ray Charles it is only a small portion of the total work which plays again and again in the mind.
Ray Charles had incredible soul and feeling. And it is that feeling which makes his music so moving and enjoyable.

Money Well Spent.......2006-09-16

I chose this collection for its wide range of Ray's career hits. Some of which I had never heard before, like "Mess Around." This was before the film was released of course. All time favorites of mine include, "What'd I Say" "One Mint Julep" "Night Time Is The Right Time" and "Hit The Road Jack." A true American Icon, Ray's genius continues through his recordings, for they are timeless. Not much else missing on this one.

Ray Charles Ultimate Collection.......2006-08-15

Very good album......can't say enough about it. Ray had such style in his music....I can listen to it over and over.

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: If you're a Michael McDonald fan..... a must-have collection The Ultimate Collection Excellent sampler of both the Doobie Bros and Solo careers! Love It

The Ultimate Collection Michael McDonald Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | 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: Motown Two Motown The Very Best of Michael McDonald Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters The Living Room Tour ASIN: B0009X779A Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. Aint No Mountain High Enough
2. What A Fool Believes (The Doobie Brothers)
3. I Keep Forgettin (Every Time Youre Near)
4. Yah Mo B There (w/ James Ingram)
5. Takin It To The Streets (The Doobie Brothers)
6. Sweet Freedom
7. Minute By Minute (The Doobie Brothers)
8. On My Own (w/ Patti LaBelle)
9. You Belong To Me (The Doobie Brothers)
10. Real Love (The Doobie Brothers)
11. I Stand For You
12. It Keeps You Runnin (The Doobie Brothers)
13. Take It To Heart
14. No Love To Be Found
15. I Gotta Try
16. No Lookin Back
17. Blink Of An Eye
18. Open The Door (Urban Remix)
19. Lost In The Parade

Album Description

One of the most immediately recognizable voices in all of contemporary music, Michael McDonald's signature sound fuses rock, R&B, soul, and gospel. As he evolved onward from his formative days as a backup singer for Steely Dan, McDonald's artistry bridged the gap between jazzy blue-eyed soul and and chart-topping pop rock, earning him superstardom both as lead vocalist/keyboardist for the Doobie Brothers and as a solo artist. Spanning 1976 to the present, this hit-packed new compilation spotlights his inimitable baritone on 19 timeless songs that will have you believing from the very first minute.

Customer Reviews:

If you're a Michael McDonald fan............2007-06-26

There are a few "BEST OF MICHAEL MCDONALD" CDs out there, but if I were to choose just one of his "Greatest hits Albums", then this CD would be the one. This CD is recorded beautifully and Michael's voice comes through smoothly. The songs are his best known hits,--- all mixed wonderfully.

a must-have collection.......2007-05-14

I've been a fan of Michael McDonald and the Doobie Brothers for years, but have resisted buying CDs because I really only *love* 2 or 3 songs off each album. I'd just about resigned myself to buying the MP3s and burning my own disk when I stumbled across this album. This collection is really the best of the best, including McDonald's earliest songs with the Doobies (all the ones you wanted!) all the way up to his latest solo releases. I even discovered a few new favorites from his solo years. Album notes are great, with stories from McDonald about how he came to write each song, and what collaborations with Patti LaBelle, James Ingram, and Carly Simon were like. If you're only going to own one album, this is the one.

The Ultimate Collection.......2006-11-06

Michael McDonald is, and always has been great to listen to. Driving in your car, out for the evening, or with someone you love, he's my choice.

Excellent sampler of both the Doobie Bros and Solo careers!.......2006-09-20

This 2005 "Ultimate Collection" is true to it's word in the fact that it compiles two worlds onto one great CD: One is Michael McDonald's solo material and other other his former band that he was lead singer of The Doobie brothers in the 1970s. This isn't a replacement of McDonald's solo 'best of' CD "The Very Best of" from a few years before. Many of the most well-known songs from McDonald and crew appear on here including a track from his most recent release "Motown Two" and a bizarre remix of "Open The Door" from his "Blue Obsession" CD. At 77 minutes, this is a very good investment in introducing someone to his music.

Love It.......2006-09-01

I bought this because the everyone kept saying that Taylor Hicks was a new Michael McDonald and then they talk about his DVD on "40-year old virgin". It's funny how different forms of media link together. In this case, it was a good thing because I love this CD and the cover. Michael McDonald sure is a silver fox!

Average customer rating: I concur! Barry White Barry White, The Ultimate Collection simple GREAT A true Classic!

The Ultimate Collection Barry White Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | 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 More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Barry White - All-Time Greatest Hits The Absolute Best Al Green - Greatest Hits Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye Luther Vandross: Greatest Hits ASIN: B0000457HB Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. I'm Gonna Love You, Just A Little More Baby
2. I've Got So Much To Give
3. Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
4. Honey, Please Can't Ya See
5. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
6. Baby Blues
7. You're The First, The Last, My Everything
8. What Am I Gonna Do With You
9. I'll Do For You Anything You Want Me To
10. Let The Music Play
11. You See The Trouble With Me
12. My Sweet Summer Suite
13. Don't Make Me Wait Too Long
14. I'm Qualified To Satisfy You
15. Midnight And You

Tracks:

1. Love's Theme
2. It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
3. Oh What A Night For Dancing
4. Playing Your Game, Baby
5. Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
6. Just The Way You Are
7. Love Serenade, Parts 1 And 2
8. Satin Soul
9. It Ain't Love Babe (Until You Give It)
10. Love Makin' Music
11. Sho' You Right
12. Put Me In Your Mix
13. Practice What You Preach
14. Come On
15. Staying Power

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If the one-disc All-Time Greatest Hits leaves you panting for more, but the three-disc box set Just for You proves that one can, in fact, get enough of Barry White's love, well, then the two-disc Ultimate Collection is the anthology for you. An entire slow-jams industry has been erected in White's wake, but no one has done it better. Call it "funkzac"--an inimitable fusion of lush strings and suave brass dancing on a bed of funk and disco rhythms, with the manly maestro mixed prominently atop his seduction soundscapes. Ultimate Collection serves up enough cherry Barry to produce another baby boom. --W.C. Sweeney

Customer Reviews:

I concur!.......2007-07-08

this is the best collection of his works, so many hits come at you. I did like the first disc better than his second in the set, but I'm sure when I revisit them they'll all grow on me too. =)

Barry White.......2007-07-08

Absoutely love this CD....so easy to listen to......I take it to work and listen to it all day......nice combination of music...the man can sing..

Barry White, The Ultimate Collection.......2007-07-05

Have to give 3 stars but to be fair it is based on what we thought we might be getting and selected the cd based on one song alone "Love is in the Air". We listened to the cd through to the end at one sitting and would consider it good background music for a gathering of friends but not something we would listen to again for mere enjoyment.

simple GREAT.......2007-05-23

This CD is simply GREAT. It brings me back to a time when you had to have talent to create music. It is why so many of his songs/music is sampled and reused!!! This is music at it's BEST.

A true Classic!.......2007-01-24

"The Ultimate Collection," is indeed a classic. Every track on this CD is great. Barry White's music never fails to please. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Great introduction to B. B. King The Best single disc of BB you will find Terrific Decades Spanning Compilation!!! unbelievable The Growth of a Legend

The Ultimate Collection B.B. King Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Memphis Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | 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: 80 The Very Best Of John Lee Hooker Riding with the King B.B. King - Greatest Hits Damn Right, I've Got The Blues ASIN: B0007QJ1PM Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

1. Three O' Clock Blues
2. Please Love Me
3. You Upset Me, Baby
4. Sweet Sixteen Parts One & Two
5. Rock Me Baby
6. How Blue Can You Get?
7. Everyday I Have The Blues
8. Sweet Little Angel
9. Don't Answer The Door
10. Paying The Cost To Be The Boss
11. The Thrill Is Gone
12. Nobody Loves Me But My Mother
13. Chains And Things
14. Ain't Nobody Home
15. I Like To Live The Love
16. Never Make A Move Too Soon
17. Better Not Look Down
18. There Must Be A Better World Somewhere
19. When Love Comes To Town
20. Ten Long Years
21. I'll Survive

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B.B. King's music has been anthologized and put in box sets many times, but this is the first single-disc collection that truly spans the American icon's career. It starts with his breakthrough 1951 No. 1 R&B hit "Three O'Clock Blues" and ends, chronologically, with 2000's "Ten Long Years" from his platinum-selling, pop-chart-topping smash collaboration with Eric Clapton, Riding with the King. In between there are 19 numbers that trace King's creative peaks (1969's "The Thrill is Gone," 1960's "Rock Me Baby") and valleys (1973's disco-inspired "I Like to Live the Love"). And they all tell the story of his growth as a performer. As the years and tunes tumble by, King's guitar solos become more expansive and adventurous, and his cross-genre experiments, like 1987's "When Love Come to Town" with U2, grow bolder. "I'll Survive," also featured here, has become King's late-career theme song, but as he heads toward his 80th birthday on September 16, 2005--still playing 150 concerts a year with his vastly influential guitar skills sharp and his voice just a bit weathered--King's version of survival contains genuine majesty. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

Great introduction to B. B. King.......2007-06-22

B. B. King is one of the best known bluesmen of the past several decades. His first hit came in 1951 with the wonderful "Three O'clock Blues" (more on this cut below). Nonetheless, his reputation was not very widespread among "mainstream" America. That changed with the British invasion (the Rolling Stones, Animals, Yardbirds, and so on) as well as the Paul Butterfield Blues Band (the liner notes do a good job of chronicling King's career). By the later 1960s, he became well known to people throughout the world. And in 1970, his great song, "The Thrill is Gone," became a hit. Even though this is a nice compilation of his best works, one can always wonder about items excluded. Personally, I regret that "Why I Sing the Blues" was not a part of this CD. But that is hardly a major problem. One final comment before taking a look at a sampling of his works on this CD. His guitar playing, of course, is legendary, but his is a restrained style, not spitting out a bazillion notes in a few seconds, as some guitarists are wont to do. But his guitar playing is mesmerizing.

Some cuts:

"Three O'clock Blues": This is a nice example of his blues singing. He has a fine voice, a nice blues voice. He looks around, in the song, at 3 O'clock in the morning.

"Well, I can't find my baby,
Lord, I can't be satisfied."

His guitar work is sterling, but understated. There is a very well done guitar turn about 2/3 of the way through. All in all, a strong work.

"Sweet Sixteen": This cut begins with some very well done guitar work. Not wild playing, but controlled and oh so effective. It reminds one that playing fast is not necessarily playing well. He sings of when he met his baby, when she was "sweet sixteen." He says that she was "the sweetest thing I ever seen." But then things soured and she left. He displays great blues singing, as he wails away about her running away from him.

"The Thrill Is Gone": Quintessential B. B. King. This features wonderful guitar work. "The thrill is gone" is sung throughout as a recurring phrase. The pain of lost love is manifest. And his splendid guitar work is a glue that holds the work together.

"Nobody Loves Me but My Mother": This is short but cool! One of my favorites. There is nice keyboard playing. One of the great blues lines is repeated in this bagatelle:

"Nobody loves me but my mother,
And she could be jiving, too."

When all is said and done, this is a good way for anyone interested in B. B. King to be introduced to his work. His blues playing on guitar and his singing are top notch. A good CD to add to one's musical library.

The Best single disc of BB you will find.......2007-04-03

If you are going to own just one CD by the King, this is it. No compilation disc is all encompasing, but this one hits all the highs and well represents the various stages of his career. I particularly like how it is all in chronological order, other compilations could learn from this one.

Terrific Decades Spanning Compilation!!!.......2006-11-13

One of the best compilation CD's that I have ever heard!!! Includes many of B.B.'s early work, without any sugar coating. Includes songs that today might be considered mildly controversial like "Don't Answer the Door" and "Paying the Cost to be the Boss" and classics like "Rock me Baby" all the way through more modern hits like "When Love Comes to Town" with U2. This is a CD that you can play over and over again without getting tired of it.

unbelievable.......2005-06-23

i've never heard music so moving in my entire life, this is the ultimate addition to anyones collection, get it or be lost

The Growth of a Legend.......2005-06-11

This collection of great songs begins with the early hits and moves thru time to the more recent collaborations with U2 and Eric Clapton. You can really hear B.B. King grow as an artist as the album progresses and recording techniques improve. The songs themselves are truly classic : the lyrics to How Blue Can You Get belong in a museum. I especially recommend Paying The Cost To Be The Boss , Never Make A Move Too Soon, and his signature song, The Thrill Is Gone. There is no way that any blues fan cannot enjoy this cd

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

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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.

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: Sunshine reggae Reggae for Real Not Bob Marley but still very good too clean for my tastes . .. (or as I tell my peers "too much 'carlton' in the mix ) JIMMY CLIFF COLLECTION

Ultimate Collection Jimmy Cliff Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | 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: Scrolls of the Prophet: The Best of Peter Tosh Very Best of Toots & the Maytals The Harder They Come Burning Spear - Ultimate Collection Ultimate Collection ASIN: B000030027 Release Date: 1999-11-23

Tracks:

1. Wonderful World, Beautiful People
2. Come Into My Life
3. Vietnam
4. Wild World
5. Hard Road to Travel
6. You Can Get It If You Really Want It
7. Bongo Man
8. The Harder They Come
9. Many Rivers to Cross
10. Sitting in Limbo
11. Struggling Man
12. If I Follow My Mind
13. The News
14. Sooner or Later
15. Give the People What The Want
16. Shelter of Your Love
17. Majority Rules
18. I Can See Clearly Now
19. Rise Up

Customer Reviews:

Sunshine reggae.......2007-06-23

Jimmy Cliff is one of the greatest pioneers of reggae. He is my favourite reggae artist,and his sunshine feel-good is reggae-calypso music in it's best tradition. Reggae evolved from calypso, and one could say that reggae is the rock version of calypso.
This album is one of the most comprehensive collections of his work, and is a collection you have to have.
Includes the including the hope-filled song of brotherhood (and sisterhood), WONDERFUL WORLD BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, the beautiful and haunting MANY RIVERS TO CROSS, the 1960'protest song Vietnam (billed by Bob Dylan as the best protest song ever), Cliff's great cover of the Cat Stevens hit 'Wild World', African drumbeats of BONGO MAN (A COME), the angry The Harder They Come ,the inspirational Sooner Or Later and the equally inspirational You Can Get It If You Really Want , and Cliff's really spectacular cover of the Johnny Nash hit I Can See Clearly Now.
This is the definitive greatest hits album of Jimmy Cliff's work, mainly from the 60's and 70's.

Reggae for Real.......2006-08-14

This man, Jimmy Cliff, represents to me what reggae should sound like. And it's elegant as well. All the selections on this disc are great examples of really righteous Jamaican tunes from this super-talented musician.

Not Bob Marley but still very good.......2006-02-02

Okay, this is Jimmy Cliff's "Legend "CD- the career spanning greatest hits/ best of. It has a generous running time with many strong cuts. "The Harder They Come" and "Wonderful World Beautiful People" are here as are his other favorites. His early stuff is probably better than what Bob Marley was doing at the time as Marley hadn't yet gained fame. After that, Marley kept on developing while Cliff held even and later dropped off a little. Being the 2 nd best reggae artist isn't a bad thing.

too clean for my tastes . .. (or as I tell my peers "too much 'carlton' in the mix ).......2005-08-22

Do you remember carlton from "fresh prince of bel air" ???. this cd sounds like music he would listen to .just check out "You Can Get It If You Really Want It" (track 6). Ahh.. I can see carlton snapping his fingers right now. I prefer reggae with a bit more soul .While there were 3-4 very good tracks on this cd , the rest I could have lived without . Notable tracks were "many rivers to cross","sitting in limbo" ,"bongo man" and "sooner or later" .This cd really turned me off of Jimmy Cliff . I had heard he was a legendary reggae artist , and I've been disapointed by what this compilation has to offer. For those of you seeking a more soulful and "earthy" reggae experience , I would recommend Toots & The Maytals .

JIMMY CLIFF COLLECTION.......2005-08-09

I surfed reggae songs after hearing one on the Emile Griffith story by Cliff. I never cared much for reggae but his songs have a more civilized sound and I never get tired of listening to them. The CD is packed with first rate music. You will enjoy it!

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1. WDAS 105.3 FM: Classic Soul Hits, Vol. 8
2. 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Dramatics [Original recording remastered]
3. 70's Soul Revival [Import]
4. After the Storm
5. All for You [Explicit Lyrics] [Import]
6. All That Soul [Import]
7. Been Around the World, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
8. Best of After 7
9. Brandy
10. Bravebird [Import]

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Never Gonna Give You Up [CD-single] [Import]

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Live & Well [Live]

Give Me the Roses While I Live: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1932-33) [Live]

Pop Goes Classic [Import]

Prism

Rough Guide to the Music of Okinawa [Import]

Rose of Cimarron [Import]

Matchbox

Organ of the Mormon Tabernacle

Make Yourself [Import]

Live Your Life [Import]

Los Corridos De La Sierra

When You Tie the Knot

Maria Elena/Always in My Heart