Singles + [Import]

Track Listings
1. Only You (And You Alone)
2. The Great Pretender
3. Im Just A Dancing Partner
4. (Youve Got) The Magic Touch
5. My Prayer
6. Heaven On Earth
7. Youll Never Never Know
8. It Isnt Right
9. On My Word Of Honor
10. One In A Million
11. Im Sorry
12. Hes Mine
13. My Dream
14. Only Because
15. Helpless
16. Twilight Time
17. Youre Making A Mistake
18. I Wish
19. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
20. Enchanted
See all 48 tracks on this disc

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Product Description
Double disc collection of singles and more from BR Music for the world famous L.A.-based doo wop/r&b vocal group. 48 tracks & a full-color glossy booklet with track by track credits. Standard double jewel case. 2003.

Singles +,Platters,Br Music,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop

Singles + [Import]

Singles + [Import]
The Distant Future
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    		The Distant Future
    Flight of the Conchords
    Manufacturer: Sub Pop
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000SM7QSE
    Release Date: 2007-08-07

    Tracks:

    1. Business Time
    2. If You're Into It
    3. Crying
    4. Beautiful Girl - (live, live)
    5. Robots - (live, live)

    Album Description

    A teaser single for the full-length, due in October. This New Zealand duo debuted their new HBO comedy series on June 17th. This specially priced release contains the fan favorites "Business Time" and "If You're Into It" as well as the non-album studio cut, "Crying", and two live versions. HBO's publicity blitz has put the boys on Letterman, Conan, World Café, All Things Considered, and much more. Look for them on tour, including a stop at the Bonnaroo Festival.
    The Complete Hit Singles
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Still as good as when they were young
    • WHAT A WONERFUL SELECTION OF GREAT SONGS
    • 3 dog night
    • Three Dog Night
    • Takes me back
    		 The Complete Hit Singles
    Three Dog Night
    Manufacturer: Utv Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B00022LOTM
    Release Date: 2004-05-25

    Tracks:

    1. One
    2. Try A Little Tenderness
    3. Easy To Be Hard
    4. Eli's Coming
    5. Celebrate
    6. Mama Told Me (Not To Come)
    7. Out In The Country
    8. One Man Band
    9. Joy To The World
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    12. Never Been To Spain
    13. The Family Of Man
    14. Black And White
    15. Pieces Of April
    16. Shambala
    17. Let Me Serenade You
    18. The Show Must Go On
    19. Sure As I'm Sittin' Here
    20. Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)
    21. 'Til The World Ends

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Still as good as when they were young.......2007-07-07

    I got to see them June 15th 2007 at the Saratoga Winery. They were a blast!!! You thought it was yesterday. They still got it, they still sound as good. They took "Momma Told Me Not To Come" and turned it into a Rap for fun, and the way they did it, you would have thought it had alwasy been sung that way.

    I found myself remembering the words to most of the songs, that I thought I had forgotten. You don't forget, the words are just tucked away. They had a couple of new band members but the rest were the good ol' guys we remember. If you don't get to see them, this CD will be the next best thing. You will really enjoy listening to the songs on this CD.

    After buying this, go check out "ToTo". They were the opening Band for Three Dog Night!!!

    5 out of 5 stars WHAT A WONERFUL SELECTION OF GREAT SONGS.......2007-05-14

    I REALLY ENJOY THIS CD. EVERYTHING IS ON THIS. ANY FAN OF THREE DOG NIGHT WILL JUST LOVE HAVING THIS. THE SOUND IS GREAT AND IT'S LIKE BEING THERE AGAIN.

    4 out of 5 stars 3 dog night.......2007-05-12

    very nice album, would recommend to anyone who likes 3 dog night

    5 out of 5 stars Three Dog Night.......2007-05-12

    CD WAS IN MINT CONDITION AS PROMISED, NO DELAYS, NO HASSELS. RECEIVED THE DISK IN ABOUT FOUR DAY'S

    5 out of 5 stars Takes me back.......2007-04-11

    It is a wonderful collection of Three Dog Night. It really does take me back. Also, our teenage daughter heard it, and she really liked it too.
    The Village Sessions
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Mayer knows acoustic
    • The Village Sessions
    • Slow dancing in a burning room
    • Nice to see talent in today's music scene
    • The Village Mayor
    		 The Village Sessions
    John Mayer
    Manufacturer: SonyBMG
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000LPRNA4
    Release Date: 2006-12-12

    Tracks:

    1. Waiting on the World to Change (Ben Harper version)
    2. Belief (acoustic version)
    3. Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (acoustic version)
    4. Good Love is on the Way (acoustic version)
    5. I'm Gonna Find Another You (acoustic version)
    6. In Repair (acoustic version)

    Amazon.com

    If John Mayer has ants in his pants--and, given his many projects and the amount of music he releases in any given year, it appears that he does--his fans aren't complaining. Nor should they be. The Village Sessions, a six-song EP that retools favorites from Mayer's highly regarded Continuum disc, is mostly a way to feel further connected to him; the hurt comes through on "In Repair" both vocally and via expressive acoustic guitar work, making the Continuum version sound clipped by comparison, and the kicked-back version of "Good Love Is on the Way" (the one song here not from Continuum, but from Try!, a 2005 live disc) dispenses with angst in favor of a more liquid groove. Overall, it's a study in intimacy and focus--for Mayer, there seems to be a certain magic within the four walls of L.A.'s Village Recorder, where he laid down these tracks. Then again, maybe not: Prolific as he is, Mayer is no wand-waver. His reputation for musical pureness proceeds him, and The Village Sessions is one more testament to it. --Tammy La Gorce

    Product Description

    With the exception of the Ben Harper track, this was recorded in one day at the Village Recorder in LA. Robbie McIntosh (of The Pretenders) and recent band member of JM's play acoustic on 4 of 5 tracks.

    Album Description

    The ever prolific john mayer delivers 'the village sessions', a 6-song ep that retools favorites from his highly regarded 'continuum' album. With the exception of the ben harper track, the ep was recorded in one day at the village recorder in LA.

    Album Details

    Mayer Won Two Grammy Awards at the 2007 Ceremonies for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Waiting on the World to Change" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Continuum". This Six Track EP "The Village Sessions" Presents an Ancillary Selection of the "Continuum" Album with a Selection of Live Recordings, B-sides and an Acoustic Track. Includes an Alt Recording of "Waiting on the World to Change" Performed with Ben Harper.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Mayer knows acoustic.......2007-08-03

    The entire albulm is a masterpiece of how well John can really play. Very intricate on his chord choices. If you like John, and you liked Continuum but missed the sound of the acoustic-ness then you'll love this CD

    5 out of 5 stars The Village Sessions.......2007-07-13

    Excellent, John Mayer at his best in acoustic. The songs, most of which are from Continuum are rich and very different in acoustic. Some are almost unrecognizable like they are being played on a different instrument altogether. Very good music from a John Mayer fan.

    5 out of 5 stars Slow dancing in a burning room.......2007-06-06

    this is a must have for JM fans I'm listening to it right now. I did like "Slow dancing in a burning room" from Continum but this version for some resaon blows it out of the water I can't get enough of this song!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Nice to see talent in today's music scene.......2007-05-24

    I must admit that when John first appeared with album # 1 a few years back I said to myself "here we go again, another pretty boy with no musical substance". Since then, I have been proven wrong and become a fan. In addition, I must applaud him for being so ambitious. He's released alot of music and covered alot of ground in 5 years. Although I wasn't crazy about the trio record (he ain't Hendrix or SRV even though he is a huge fan of both), the Continuum album really brought me around. Most of the songs are on the mellow side but still are great! This EP contains acoustic stripped down versions of some of those songs and is priced well so I would advise anyone who likes his current album to pick this up as a companion piece.

    5 out of 5 stars The Village Mayor.......2007-05-16

    There is an apparent transition from the old John Mayer to the new artist that he is becoming. There are a couple of songs that definitely focus on his relationships, but there are also a couple that focus more on his world view and his stance on the current political situation. All of this is wrapped up in his solid musical skills. Ben Harper even makes a guest appearance on these recordings, making this a true underground masterpiece.
    U218 Singles
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Great one disk compilation
    • I think it's a great compilation
    • A pretty decent compilation for casual fans
    • DON'T HATE U2
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    		 U218 Singles
    U2
    Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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    ASIN: B000JJRINY
    Release Date: 2006-11-21

    Tracks:

    1. Beautiful Day
    2. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
    3. Pride (in The Name Of Love)
    4. With Or Without You
    5. Vertigo
    6. New Year's Day
    7. Mysterious Ways
    8. Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of
    9. Where The Streets Have No Name
    10. Sweetest Thing
    11. Sunday Bloody Sunday
    12. One
    13. Desire
    14. Walk On
    15. Elevation
    16. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
    17. The Saints Are Coming
    18. Window In The Skies

    Amazon.com

    Whittling down the back catalog of one of the most popular and respected bands of the last quarter-century to a single-disc collection is bound to inspire argument and dissent from the fans and faithful over what is included--and all that gets left behind--and U2's 26-year career is as celebrated and beloved as any band of their generation. U218 Singles doesn't try to please everyone, wisely sticking to the acknowledged high points (and there are many) between 1983's War and 2004's How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. Nitpickers may quibble that the collection leans too heavily on the band's most popular albums and skips the (admirable if less anthemic) techno-pop tangents of Zooropa and Pop and the earnest energy of the Boy/October years, but the musical majesty accumulated here testifies to the undeniable power and emotion U2 can muster in a four-minute pop song. Two new Rick Rubin-produced tracks don't break new ground for the band, but both would fit snugly somewhere in the U2 canon--"Window in the Skies" is pure late-period arena rock with a typically towering falsetto chorus, while Green Day helps inject some October-era urgency into "The Saints Are Coming". The sum of these 18 tracks is a first-rate primer, perfect for that 10-year-old niece or nephew who thinks U2's big break was that iPod commercial. --Ben Heege

    Album Description

    U218 Singles is the first single-disc collection - including 16 of their best-known songs. Also included are two brand-new tracks recorded with producer Rick Rubin at Abbey Road Studios in London: "The Saints Are Coming" (with Green Day) and "Window in the Skies."

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great one disk compilation.......2007-07-16

    This contains the most popular radio hits of U2. For the casual listener like myself this CD is all I need.

    What makes a good compilation in my opinion is a collection where every song is enjoyable and you don't have to hit the skip button. This is one of those collections and it is one I bring along on every road trip.

    This contains all the hits from the definitive album "Joshua Tree" and focuses heavy on the more popular albums. People like me who stopped listening after the 1990 album and started back up again in 2000 will be glad to see that there are no songs on this collection inbetween those years.

    The big fans of U2 will stay away from this collection and hopefully for them this will help finance a project to get all the albums remastered because they are LONG overdue.

    5 out of 5 stars I think it's a great compilation.......2007-07-09

    I've been a U2 fan for years, but not enough of a fan to collect all their stuff, so I've been waiting for a hits CD like this one to come out for a while now.

    Very nice job. Quite complete.

    3 out of 5 stars A pretty decent compilation for casual fans.......2007-06-30

    I can honestly say that I am not a big fan of U2. I fail to see the hoopla over one of the most overrated bands in the past two decades. I will admit that the band has put out some good songs over the years. J218 is perfect for casual listeners of U2 like myself. All of my favorite U2 songs are from the 1980s. Songs like "Without or Without You" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" still sounds amazingly fresh and never dated. I can never get tired of listening to the band's songs from the '80s. The '90s and'00s is another story. The only songs I did like from the past decade is "One", "Walk On" and "Stuck in a Moment". Everything else was rubbish for me. I make no apologies when I say that I hated the song the band did with Green Day "The Saints Are Coming". What a horrid track. I'm glad I didn't pay anything for this cd which contains too much filler songs for my liking.

    3 out of 5 stars DON'T HATE U2.......2007-06-19


    I always seem to do it. I'll be sitting somewhere and this band comes on the radio, and I say "Man, I hate U2!" and everytime, without fail someone is offended. If it's one person, they'll think I said Hate-you-too...and they'll say "I never said I hated you!" If it's two people they'll think I said Hate-you-two.. and you can guess what happens next. If it's more than that then they realize I'm talking about the band, and they say.. "Wally. They're not THAT bad."
    So I stopped saying that I hate U2. Even though, I sort of do.
    This has nothing to do with my review for this album, nor the fact that I gave it a cruddy rating. So stop being so pompous U2 fans. Even if I didn't hate U2, this album would still be a waste of my time and money.

    Three songs that I do like, and not one of them appear here.. NUMB, STARING AT THE SUN, and one of the ones from the early eighties that wasn't so obnoxious... where are they? Forgotten in favor of VERTIGO? Do you really like that song?

    And don't get me wrong, but isn't BEAUTIFUL DAY the WORST of them all? I know it gets played 1000 times more a day on every radio station than all the other U2 songs that get played a 1000 times a day, but that doesn't make it worthy. Turn on your radio right now, spin the dial twice and I'll bet you the song will be on. Free. Why bother?

    The rest is pretty much JOSHUA TREE, WAR and a unearthed rarity from here and there. MYSTERIOUS WAYS is ok, but the rest is filler in order to span the whole career, where it probably should have been just 80's tracks... NUMB, SUN, maybe one or two more from ACHTUNG BABY and nothing later than 1998, because its all been garbage after that.

    IMHO.

    2 out of 5 stars U2 Marketing Blunder.......2007-06-19

    I've been an avid U2 goer for decades, seen them live in concert 3 times & bought a myriad of their CDs over said time. When I 1st heard of this latest greatest from them, I was excited to think that I could carry just ONE CD vs. the usual 3, in order to have all of my favorites on hand @ the same time. HOWEVER, my excitement was short-lived!

    I don't know if the marketing team for this group could actually be so ignorant or if they just couldn't bother rewarding their long-time die-hard fans with a TRULY Best of Hits Collection! So, now on to the crux of my plight... In lieu of tracks 8, 15, 16, 17 & 18, they should have at the very least included "I Will Follow" & "Angel Of Harlem"! Others, such as "Even Better Than The Real Thing" & "Zooropa" would have been bonuses!

    In FACT, the particular song line up on this CD has cost it countless sales, for the simple absence of some of its timeless gems being replaced with some NO name of songs!
    S.S.T./Brand New Orleans
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Prince ALWAYS rocks
    • Pleasant Surprise
    • Pretty good for the New Prince, but still not like the Old Prince
    • Nice tracks...
    • Its Prince....of course its a 5 star :)
    		 S.S.T./Brand New Orleans
    Prince
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000BLI34I
    Release Date: 2005-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. S.S.T.
    2. Brand New Orleans (Instrumental Jam)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Prince ALWAYS rocks.......2007-07-07

    LUV LUV LUV my man Prince, so anything he does is always good stuff. Thanks

    5 out of 5 stars Pleasant Surprise.......2006-08-10

    I did not realize that this album was out. I was searching for the Prince CD's that I had lost and I found this one. Once again Prince does a GREAT job. He is never a disappointment.

    3 out of 5 stars Pretty good for the New Prince, but still not like the Old Prince.......2006-04-20

    For $3 bucks, this ain't a bad deal. Pretty good for the New Prince, but not like the Old Prince, SST is an above-average track for Prince that, if added to his recent album, would have been a highlight. Odd Sade reference notwithstanding, this track has a cool New Orleans-style melody hook, complex, gospel-style vocals, and a nice vibe. While the intrumental jam BRAND NEW ORLEANS has a sorta clever title, it's really just another throwaway Prince groove that should have kept in The Vaults. Still, SST ranks as one of Prince's better recent cuts that puts most of his last-decade work to shame. Let's he stays this focused and raw and self-contained on his next full-length effort...but I'm not gonna hold my breath.

    4 out of 5 stars Nice tracks..........2006-02-01

    This would have been a bit better if Prince didn't add his chimes, etc. But overall, this is Prince and it is good.

    5 out of 5 stars Its Prince....of course its a 5 star :).......2006-01-29

    anything by Prince is a must...you cant rate perfection :)
    High School Musical 2: What Time Is It
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • AWSOME CD!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Great Deal!
    		 High School Musical 2: What Time Is It

    Manufacturer: Disney
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000QFCD72
    Release Date: 2007-07-17

    Tracks:

    1. Untitled Track

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars AWSOME CD!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-07-21

    I just got this CD-Single in the mail yesterday!!!! It was awsome, though it only has one track! But it's a great track

    High School Musical 2: What Time Is It (CD-Single)

    CD Includes:
    -"What Time Is It" Cast of High School Musical
    -"High School Musical 2" Movie Sneak Preview (Enhanced CD Feature)
    -Special Offers on Hannah Montana Soundtracks, High School Musical 2 Soundtrack & More!!!
    -Lyrics to "What Time Is It"
    -Really Cool Fold-Out Poster
    -And over all A COOL DESIGN!!!!

    AND OVER ALL [OF THAT] THIS CD WAS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND IT'S NOT THAT EXPENSIVE

    **If you liked this CD-Single, then check out these other CDs

    1.High School Musical
    2.Disney's Karaoke Series: High School Musical
    3.High School Musical
    4.High School Musical: The Concert
    5.High School Musical: We're All in This Together
    6.High School Musical Cast: Breaking Free
    And Coming August 14th

    1.High School Musical 2

    **Then Check Out These GREAT DVDs

    1.High School Musical (Encore Edition)
    2.High School Musical (Two-Disc Remix Edition)
    3.High School Musical, The Concert - Extreme Access Pass

    5 out of 5 stars Great Deal!.......2007-07-19

    This is the new Cd single from High School Musical-2. It features the whole
    gang singing What Time Is It?- which is a fun ,upbeat, summer song that
    features a marching band. You will love to sing along and dance to this song!
    The Cd is enhanced -so if you put it in your computer you can see a preview of the movie.
    Finally,there is a poster of the six young stars of the movies!
    It's a great deal for anyone who loved the first movie and can't wait for the second! Like me and probably you!
    Umbrella
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Umbrella remix CD by Rihanna
    • ANOTHER HIT!!! Keep it UP!!!
    • THE CITY OF SAC THANKS YOU.......
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    		 Umbrella
    Rihanna , and Jay-Z
    Manufacturer: Universal/Def Jam
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    ASIN: B000PMGPV6
    Release Date: 2007-06-04

    Tracks:

    1. Radio Edit
    2. Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit
    3. Lindbergh Palace Remix
    4. Video

    Album Description

    2007 enhanced CD pressing of the first single pulled from her third album Good Girl Gone Bad. 'Umbrella' features Jay-Z and is another summer anthem in the vein of previous smashes 'Pon De Replay' and 'S.O.S,'. Features four versions of 'Umbrella': Radio Edit, Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit, The Lindbergh Palace Remix and Enhanced Video. Mercury.

    Album Details

    After Selling Almost Half a Million Copies of "a Girl Like Me", the 19 Year Old Beauty from Barbados Returns with her Third Album "Good Girl Gone Bad". The Single "Umbrella", featuring Jay Z, is Lifted from the Set and is Presented Here with Mixes by Seamus Haji and Paul Emanuel and Lindbergh as Well as the Enhanced Promotional Video.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Umbrella remix CD by Rihanna.......2007-07-14

    The two remixes on this CD are awesome. The original version of Umbrella is not so hot, but the the remixes make it a totally different song.

    5 out of 5 stars ANOTHER HIT!!! Keep it UP!!!.......2007-06-11

    Rihanna came with another summer anthem. 'umbrella' a great track over all... there are not many artist that have more than one hit.... rihanna can say that. she has had a hit for the past 3 summers and has no sign in slowin down.

    Jay-Z did not take over the track like he alwayz tries to do... then rihanna comes with the hotness.. her voice may not b the strongest voice in music but she does kno how to use it and does songs that suit her...

    the chorus is timeless "U can stand under my umbrella ella ella ey ey ey"... its the way she is singing it that makes it stick in your head.

    the 'umbrella' video is so breathe takin... the silver body paint sold me....

    'pon de replay", "SOS', 'unfaitful', now "umbrella".... keep the hits comin... ill b listenin

    5 out of 5 stars THE CITY OF SAC THANKS YOU..............2007-06-06

    This work is genius..... from Bach to Tupac. I love this Song. A True Classic. JAY-Z you know what sounds right!!!!! and that is why you Earn the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bling Right??
    Thank you BOTH FOR This wonderful Addison to the Sound of Club-Classic Music.

    DJ SANDMAN WjT. Sac, Yolo, CA...........
    Small Town USA. Real To life People.....

    2 out of 5 stars Rained Out.......2007-06-03

    There are times where a good artist can make a song that can be a dissapointment, and there are those artists who've made dissapointing songs altogether. Rihanna has been unfortunately one of them. Her latest single, Umbrella from her upcoming record A Good Girl Gone Bad tries to place her into a more Hip Hop Soul style that tries to capture what Beyonce and Ciara have brought to the public. Sadly, Rihanna misses out from that image, and the song doesn't seem to help either. Especially, after the last few singles like the depressing Unfaithful, didn't help her sales. All in all, I think that she needs to find better material for herself, because it is going to be a stormy career left.

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    Diva: The Singles Collection
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    ASIN: B000HKDECE
    Release Date: 2006-10-03

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    2. Music Of The Night
    3. Pie Jesu
    4. Who Wants To Live Forever
    5. Tu Quiereres Volver
    6. Just Show Me How To Love You
    7. Deliver Me
    8. Nella Fantasia
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    5 out of 5 stars Food for the soul.......2007-07-28

    Oh, Wow! This is a cd that will be liked by all who enjoy M E H D I, E N Y A or even Celtic Women. It is the very essence of good new age. So tranquil, yet so spirited, this cd is a refreshing break from my well-worn collection, I just keep wanting to listen to it over and over again. I am amazed! It reminds me somewhat of Sarah's previous works, but still very unique. This is music to the soul. Absolutely relaxing, as well.

    ALSO RECOMMENDED: M E H D I ~ Instrumental Paradise Volume 8..A True Gem, JUST GO LISTEN TO THE SAMPLES !

    5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Divas.......2007-07-05

    This CD is absolutely gorgeous - it's a must have for everyone who enjoys music that makes the soul happy and eases the mind.

    3 out of 5 stars Same old, same old.......2007-05-12

    Though the beautiful voice of Sarah Brightman is still a wonder, the songs are repetitive of all her earlier works. I suggest getting Time To Say Goodbye and her Classics albums. Save your money on this latest one.
    Loretta Collins

    4 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Voice.......2007-05-07

    What a beautiful voice. We are thoroughly enjoying her album - particularly the selections from Phantom.

    5 out of 5 stars loyal sarah fan and love it!!!!.......2007-04-26

    i have loved sarah brightman for a long time now and I just love this album. True..there isn't anything new on it, but a new mix is nice. I do hope she is working on something different at this time, but until then its DIVA!!!!
    The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968
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    Release Date: 1991-04-30

    Tracks:

    1. Fool In Love - Veltones
    2. 'Cause I Love You - Carla & Rufus
    3. Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas
    4. You Make Me Feel So Good - The Chips
    5. A Love Of My Own - Carla Thomas
    6. Last Night - Mar-Keys
    7. I Didn't Believe - Rufus & Friend
    8. I'm Going Home - Prince Conley
    9. (Mama, Mama) Wish Me Good Luck - Carla Thomas
    10. Morning After - Mar-Keys
    11. The Life I Live - Barbara Stephens
    12. About Noon - Mar-Keys
    13. Burnt Biscuits - Triumphs
    14. I Kinda Think He Does - Carla Thomas
    15. Foxy - Mar-Keys
    16. You Don't Miss Your Water - William Bel
    17. Formula Of Love - William Bell
    18. Goofin' Off - Macy Skipper
    19. Wait A Minute - Barbara Stephens
    20. Sunday Jealous - Nick Charles
    21. That's The Way It Is With Me - Barbara Stephens
    22. No Tears - The Tonettes
    23. Pop-Eye Stroll - Mar-Keys
    24. The Three Dogwoods - Nick Charles
    25. Why Should I Suffer With The Blues - The Canes
    26. Whot's Happenin'! - Mar-Keys
    27. Just Across The Street - The Del-Rios
    28. There's A Love - The Del-Rios
    29. Can't Ever Let You Go - Rufus Thomas

    Tracks:

    1. Green Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
    2. Behave Yourself - Booker T. & The MGs
    3. Any Other Way - William Bell
    4. I'll Bring It Home To You - Carla Thomas
    5. Sack-O-Woe - Mar-Keys
    6. These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
    7. Teardrop Sea - The Tonettes
    8. The Dog - Rufus Thomas
    9. Jelly Bread - Booker T. & The MGs
    10. I Told You So - William Bell
    11. Bo-Time - Mar-Keys
    12. Home Grown - Booker T. & The MGs
    13. My Imaginary Guy - Deanie Parker & The Valadors
    14. Just As I Thought - William Bell
    15. What A Fool I've Been - Carla Thomas
    16. The Hawg, Part One - Eddie Kirk
    17. Don't Be Afraid Of Love - Oscar Mack
    18. That's My Guy - Cheryl & Pam Johnson
    19. Chinese Checkers - Booker T. & The MGs
    20. Somebody Mentioned Your Name - William Bell
    21. What Can I Do - Bobby Marchan
    22. That's What My Heart Needs - Otis Redding
    23. What Can It Be - The Astors
    24. Bango - Billy & The King Bees
    25. Them Bones - Eddie Kirk
    26. Walking The Dog - Rufus Thomas
    27. I'll Show You - William Bell

    Tracks:

    1. Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding
    2. Gee Whiz It's Christmas - Carla Thomas
    3. Mo' Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
    4. Frog Stomp - Floyd Newman
    5. Can Your Monkey Do The Dog - Rufus Thomas
    6. You Won't Do Right - Bobby Marchan
    7. Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home) - The Drapels
    8. Each Step I Take - Deanie Parker
    9. The Honey Dripper - The Van-Dells
    10. Who Will It Be Tomorrow - William Bell
    11. Come To Me - Otis Redding
    12. Don't Leave Me This Way - Otis Redding
    13. I Don't Want You Anymore - Eddie Jefferson
    14. Restless - The Cobras
    15. Somebody Stole My Dog - Rufus Thomas
    16. Big Party - Barbara & The Browns
    17. That's Really Some Good - Rufus & Carla
    18. Night Time Is The Right Time - Rufus & Carla
    19. Security - Otis Redding
    20. Dream Girl - Oscar Mack
    21. Closer To My Baby - Dorothy Williams
    22. I've Got No Time To Lose - Carla Thomas
    23. Young Man - The Drapels
    24. Soul Dressing - Booker T. & The MGs
    25. After Laughter (Comes Tears) - Wendy Rene
    26. Can't Explain How It Happened - Ivory Joe Hunter
    27. Bush Bash - Mar-Keys
    28. Please Return To Me - The Fleets

    Tracks:

    1. Jump Back - Rufus Thomas
    2. Chained And Bound - Otis Redding
    3. In My Heart - Barbara & The Browns
    4. Spunky - Johnny Jenkins
    5. Bar B-Q - Wendy Rene
    6. The Sidewalk Surf - Mad Lads
    7. Can't Be Still - Booker T. & The MGs
    8. A Woman's Love - Carla Thomas
    9. Yank Me (Doodle) - Baracudas
    10. That's How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
    11. Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
    12. Don't Let Her Be Your Baby - Del-Rays
    13. Can't See You When I Want To - David Porter
    14. My Lover - Barbara & The Browns
    15. Got You On My Mind - The Admirals
    16. How Do You Quit (Someone You Love) - Carla Thomas
    17. Biggest Fool In Town - Gorgeous George
    18. Banana Juice - Mar-Keys
    19. Little Sally Walker - Rufus Thomas
    20. A Place Nobody Can Find - Sam & Dave
    21. Goodnight Baby - Sam & Dave
    22. Boot-Leg - Booker T. & The MGs
    23. Outrage - Booker T. & The MGs
    24. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding
    25. I'm Depending On You - Otis Redding
    26. Candy - Astors
    27. Give You What I Got - Wendy Rene

    Tracks:

    1. Stop! Look What You're Doin' - Carla Thomas
    2. Willy Nilly - Rufus Thomas
    3. Don't Have To Shop Around - Mad Lads
    4. Crying All By Myself - William Bell
    5. I Take What I Want - Sam & Dave
    6. When You Move You Lose - Rufus & Carla
    7. Respect - Otis Redding
    8. Make It Me - The Premiers
    9. The World Is Round - Rufus Thomas
    10. In The Twilight Zone - The Astors
    11. Blue Groove - Sir Isaac & The Do-Dads
    12. You Don't Know Like I Know - Sam & Dave
    13. Grab This Thing (Part 1) - The Mar-Keys
    14. Be My Lady - Booker T. & The MGs
    15. Comfort Me - Carla Thomas
    16. I Can't Turn You Loose - Otis Redding
    17. Just One More Day - Otis Redding
    18. I Want Someone - The Mad Lads
    19. Birds & Bees - Rufus & Carla
    20. Philly Dog - The Mar-Keys
    21. I Had A Dream - Johnnie Taylor
    22. Satisfaction - Otis Redding
    23. Things Get Better - Eddie Floyd
    24. I'll Run Your Hurt Away - Ruby Johnson
    25. Hot Dog - Four Shells
    26. Let Me Good To You - Carla Thomas
    27. Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam and Dave

    Tracks:

    1. Laundromat Blues - Albert King
    2. Sugar Sugar - Mad Lads
    3. Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need) - William Bell
    4. Marching Off To War - William Bell
    5. My Lover's Prayer - Otis Redding
    6. Your Good Thing (Is About To End) - Mable John
    7. I Got to Love Somebody's Baby - Johnnie Taylor
    8. I Want A Girl - Mad Lads
    9. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
    10. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
    11. My Sweet Potato - Booker T. & The MGs
    12. Booker Loo - Booker T. & The MGs
    13. Oh, Pretty Woman - Albert King
    14. Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody - Sam & Dave
    15. Never Like This Before - William Bell
    16. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) - Otis Redding
    17. Patch My Heart - Mad Lads
    18. Sisters' Got A Boyfriend - Rufus Thomas
    19. Come To Me Darling - Ruby Johnson
    20. When My Love Comes Down - Ruby Johnson
    21. Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
    22. Crosscut Saw - Albert King
    23. Little Bluebird - Johnnie Taylor
    24. Toe Hold - Johnnie Taylor
    25. Jingle Bells - Booker T. & The MGs

    Tracks:

    1. You Got Me Hummin' - Sam & Dave
    2. You're Taking Up Another Man's Place - Mable John
    3. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Carla Thomas
    4. Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man) - Charmels
    5. Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You) - Carla Thomas
    6. Raise Your Hand - Eddie Floyd
    7. Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) - Johnnie Taylor
    8. I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - Mad Lads
    9. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & Dave
    10. Let Me Down Slow - Bobby Wilson
    11. Hip Hug - Her - Booker T. & The MGs
    12. Everybody Loves A Winner - William Bell
    13. Mini-Skirt Minnie - Sir Mack Rice
    14. When Tomorrow Comes - Carla Thomas
    15. The Spoiler - Eddie Purrell
    16. I Love You More Than Words Can Say - Otis Redding
    17. If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now) - Ruby Johnson
    18. Same Time Same Place - Mable John
    19. Tramp - Otis & Carla
    20. Soul Finger - Bar-Kays
    21. Knuckelhead - Bar-Kays
    22. Shake - Otis Redding
    23. Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King
    24. Soothe Me - Sam & Dave
    25. I Can't Stand Up - Sam & Dave
    26. Don't Rock The Boat - Eddie Floyd

    Tracks:

    1. My Inspiration - Mad Lads
    2. Love Sickness - Sir Mack Rice
    3. Sophisticated Sissy - Rufus Thomas
    4. I'll Always Have Faith In You - Carla Thomas
    5. How Can You Mistreat The One You Love - Jeanne & The Darlings
    6. Love Is Doggone Good Thing - Eddie Floyd
    7. Groovin' - Booker T. & The MGs
    8. Slim Jenkins Place - Booker T. & The MGs
    9. Glory Of Love - Otis Redding
    10. I'm A Big Girl Now - Mable John
    11. Wait You Dog - Mable John
    12. You Can't Get Away From It - Johnnie Taylor
    13. Eloise (Hang On In There) - William Bell
    14. Knock On Wood - Otis & Carla
    15. I'm Glad To Do It - C.L. Blast
    16. C.L. Blast/Double Up - C.L. Blast
    17. You Can't Run Away From Your Heart - Judy Clay
    18. I'll Gladly Take You Back - Charmels
    19. Soul Man - Sam & Dave
    20. Daddy Didn't Tell Me - Astors
    21. Give Everybody Some - Bar-Kays
    22. On A Saturday Night - Eddie Floyd
    23. Don't Hit Me No More - Mable John
    24. Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed - Johnnie Taylor
    25. Winter Snow - Booker T. & The MGs
    26. Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday - William Bell
    27. What'll I Do For Satisfaction - Johnny Daye
    28. Pick Up The Pieces - Carla Thomas

    Tracks:

    1. Down Ta My House - Rufus Thomas
    2. As Long As I've Got You - Charmels
    3. Soul Girl - Jeanne & The Darlings
    4. Cold Feet - Albert King
    5. Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
    6. Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
    7. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
    8. Don't Pass Your Judgement - Memphis Nomads
    9. Lovey Dovey - Otis & Carla
    10. I Got A Sure Thing - Ollie & The Nightingales
    11. Big Bird - Eddie Floyd
    12. A Hard Day's Night - Bar-Kays
    13. Next Time - Johnnie Taylor
    14. A Tribute To A King - William Bell
    15. Every Man Ought To Have A Woman - William Bell
    16. Able Mable - Mable John
    17. The Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas
    18. I Think I Made A Boo Boo - Rufus Thomas
    19. What Will Later On Be Like - Jeanne & The Darlings
    20. Hang Me Now - Jeanne & The Darlings
    21. Soul Power - Derek Martin
    22. Bring Your Love Back To Me - Linda Lyndell
    23. A Dime A Dozen - Carla Thomas
    24. Whatever Hurts You - Mad Lads
    25. The Happy Song (Dum Dum) - Otis Redding
    26. (I Love) Lucy - Albert King
    27. I Ain't Particualar - Johnnie Taylor

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Do you really want this?.......2007-04-17

    If you're reading this, you probably don't need me to tell you about how great the music was that came out of Stax records in the 60s. What you probably do want to know is if you should plunk down $100 of your hard-earned money for this box set.

    If you're not already a fan of Stax or 60s soul, this probably isn't the best place to start. Check out the 4-disc Stax Story, which includes 3 discs of primo Memphis soul and a disc of killer live tracks. If you're left wanting more, this singles collection is the next step.

    Next, you should know that you're not getting nine discs of solid gold. There is some filler, but amazingly little. If you enjoy discovering obscure or hidden nuggets, there's a whole gold mine waiting for you here. During the years covered here, the quality control at Stax seems to have been set at an incredibly high level.

    Finally, note the dates in the title. This set ends in 1968, when Stax records dissolved its partnership with Atlantic. This box is released by Atlantic, so it also ends in 1968, although Stax continued releasing music into the mid-70s. This is something that will drive completists crazy, although it's not a deal-breaker, at least in my opinion. Following Otis Redding's death in 1968, the music coming out of Stax gradually became smoother and more orchestrated, so the music collected here is mostly the grittier, hard-grooving Stax. That said, though, this set won't get you the gems that did come out of late period Stax, so if you're looking for classics like the Staples Singers' "Respect Yourself" or "I'll Take You There," Jean Knight's "Mr. Big Stuff," Isaac Hayes' "Theme from Shaft," or Linda Lydell's "What a Man"--all classic, well known songs--you won't find them here.

    5 out of 5 stars Stax/Volt is monumental!.......2006-06-05

    "Knock On Wood", "Soul Man", "Gee Whiz", "Green Onions,"
    "Last Night", "Hold On I'm Comin'", "Walkin' The Dog" and
    "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay." What do all these songs have in common? Sure, they're great soul and rhythm & blues tunes, but something more. What do Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Otis Redding and Albert King have in common? Rhythm & blues and soul superstars, yes, but that same something is also true. These songs and these artists all recorded for the "little label that could": STAX. In the '60s, Stax became a local R&B music giant in Memphis. The company was founded and ran by Jim Stewart, a country fiddle player and former banker, who was first exposed to R&B when he recorded a local doo-wop group called the Veltones with their song, "Fool In Love." As Rufus Thomas a local disc jockey heard the song, he and daughter Carla cut "Cause I Love You", a great R&B gem for Jim. When the record got out, Atlantic Records heard this fresh new sound and got in on the distribution deal with Stax that would exist as a handshake deal to a documented deal up until May 1968. What also happened during that time? Musical history.

    At nine CDs, this set offers the complete history of what made Stax absolutely phenomenal. As you listen all the way
    through, hopefully not all in one sitting since it's quite exhaustive unless you end up loving it that much, you'll notice as you start from disc one the experimental stages at trying to find and develop a distinct sound and progressing towards it. Some of the songs on disc four display it and from there on all the way to disc nine, it's there and ever-driving as can be. This is the ultimate example at what a box set is all about: covering as much material as possible. That doesn't even begin to describe what's presented here; it's too good because it is what it is: complete. There are 244 tracks in all and each CD has 25+ tracks clocking in with 70+ minutes of music on each.
    It's complete all right for it features every A-side released by Stax and the subsidiary Volt along with a few well-known B-sides. That means every Stax or Volt record released by the stars like Rufus Thomas, ("Walkin' The Dog", "Can Your Monkey Do The Dog", "Jump Back", "Sophisticated Sissy", etc.), Carla Thomas ("Gee Whiz", "B-A-B-Y", "Stop! Look What You're Doin'", "Pick Up The Pieces", etc.), Otis Redding ("These Arms of Mine", "Mr. Pitiful", "Respect", "Try a Little Tenderness", etc.), Booker T. & the MGs ("Green Onions", "Jelly Bread", "My Sweet Potato", "Hip-Hug Her", etc.), Sam & Dave ("You Don't Know Like I Know", "Hold On! I'm Comin', "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby", "Soul Man", etc.), Eddie Floyd ("Things Get Better", "Knock On Wood", "Raise Your Hand", "Big Bird", etc.), William Bell ("You Don't Miss Your Water", "Never Like This Before", "Share What You Got", "Eloise Hang On In There", etc.), Albert King ("Laundromat Blues", "Crosscut Saw", "Born Under A Bad Sign", "Cold Feet", etc.) plus so many, many more. So if you know that those artists who were very consistent at Stax, there's pratically a full CD's worth of their songs here spread throughout the nine discs. Whether they were hits or not, everything is here including some unusual numbers that seem to break the normal Stax scheme like Macy Skipper's "Goofin' Off" which is humorous dee-jay kind of track, Cheryl and Pam Johnson's "That's My Guy", which sounds like a show-bizzy, TV commercial kind of tune, Nick Charles' "Sunday Jealous" and "The Three Dogwoods" which sound like soft, dry pop songs of that era,
    and the Del-Rays' "Don't Let Her Be Your Baby" which tries to emulate the Beatles or the Dave Clark Five. This has got everything, so calling all collectors! It comes with a little 80-page book that could be worth about $15 separately so getting this with music is a bargain. The book has liner notes about the artits, the music, some real nice photos of the stars plus a track by track listing including the original catalog number and chart position (for those applicable) for each song.

    Is it worth it? Absoultely. Pricey, but worth it. Finding this kind of music is getting rarer and rarer. Especially considering that about less than of these tracks didn't chart at all. Sure, the well-known hits can be found on smaller collections. This is the only collection that I know that has all the other stuff with it. Don't worry about parting with that kind of money. Being a musician and music fan, I can't think of a better investment, and if it's something you really enjoy, that makes it even more worthwhile. Here they are preserved on CD forever.

    It's more than music to listen to. It's music you can dance to and groove to. Just listen to the sizzlin' guitars, the deep, pumping bass, the tight drums, the soulfulness of the vocalists and just the whole formula of each song. The sound quality is not good...it's perfect! Though everything is in big fat mono, since these were from the master tapes used on the original 45s (hence "singles" in the name), the sound is crisp and crystal clear. It sounds amazing on a system with adjustable bass output. Just crank that bass up, baby; it's practically what makes R&B. Every song is worth listening to for they help tell the story of Stax. They are all little gems. If a record didn't chart at all or it charted very low, so what? These people made music at leisurely paces and were great improvisers and just wanted to get out there, jam and do their own thing. If it sold and it was a hit, fantastic. If not, well, it was worth a shot. There is a good balance of the fast songs as well as the slow ballads. These are practically the unsung heroes of soul music; absoultely raw, gritty, rock-solid, vital and energetic they were. It was the opposite of Motown, their seemingly unbeatable giant of a competitor that was more slick and stylized in soul music. What's important lies in the musicality of the musicians and singers. Truly, this is what soul music is all about; it tells a story and expresses every human being's innermost and outermost feelings. Musicians can learn so much from this, for everyone involved here shows true musicianship. The thing was to make people appreciate and, yes, make them move to it. You can laugh with it, cry with it, and feel absolutely "soulified." It could make everyone, young and old, black and white, get up and dance and throw their cares away. It didn't matter what they were singing like Rufus Thomas on songs that have silly-sounding titles or lyrics like "Somebody Stole My Dog", or "I Think I Made A Boo Boo", you can just get up and let the driving music move you. You can laugh, but you'll find that you're laughing because it makes you feel good. So, they weren't Dylan or Lennon & McCartney. One listen to this entire set is all it takes, and you're hooked. Give this to a six year old and he or she will be a fan for life. Really, you'll never get tired of this music. The '60s were a time of social change and civil rights awareness. If only this music could have been more well-known and all these songs could have been hits, this would have brought everyone together to dance the day and night away. There's nothing like soul music. What more is there to say except that if you would like to have just one box set for your music collection, you just found a gold mine. That being said, if American music was the equivalent of a jewelry collection, all these songs would be the rare, precious and priceless gems.
    So, to quote from a Mar-Keys' song, "grab this thing" because you'll want to keep it forever. It is thee essential and complete relevance of why Stax was the "little label that could"...and did!

    1 out of 5 stars What a waste of money this was.............2005-11-07

    Having been a casual fan of Stax records for a few years; I decided earlier this year that I should go all out and splurge on this 9-CD box set. Big mistake.

    I have many, many complaints about this set; but what it basically boils down to is that this whole set is an absolute mess. It misses many key B-sides such as Otis Redding's "Hard To Handle" and Booker T & The MG's "Tic Tac Toe"; and doesn't even include every a-side the label released, despite the title of the compilation (where are the sides that Hoyt Johnson released for the label?). The linear notes by Steve Greenberg (the man who gave us that phony "Soul Queen" Joss Stone; and the headache-inducing Baha Men) are horrible, mostly focusing on his personal opions of the artists and/or songs rather than the stories behind them. And within the sections for each disc in the booklet; they entries aren't actually arranged in any particular order (least of all the order of the tracks on the CDs, that would make too much sense). And there should've been more photos, too.

    Add to this the set's main problem: the music. The fact is that most of the songs on here are really lame. Seriously. "Why did you buy it, then?" I hear you say. Well; the Stax songs I was familiar with (such as "Green Onions"; "B-A-B-Y"; "You Don't Miss Your Water"; "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"; "Soul Man"; "Born Under A Bad Sign" etc) are all great songs. "Well, why don't you like this set then" you're thinking. Answer: because the 30-or-so great songs on here are sandwiched between over 200 filler songs over 9 discs.

    If you think I'm being harsh on these songs, I'm not; I can appreciate songs like Wendy Rene's "Bar-B-Q" and the Memphis Nomad's "Don't Pass Your Judgement"; but aside from a few good numbers and a few pleasent-but-dull numbers, most of the non-hits on here are pretty bad.

    Basically, if you really like a Stax artist then go and buy a best-of for that artist; if your looking for a sampler of Stax's best songs, then go and buy the 4-CD Stax Story; don't bother with this one.

    5 out of 5 stars AN EDUCATION IN SOUL MUSIC 101.......2003-07-09

    I bought this set originally as individual CD's but thankfully was able to trade them in once I found out it had been boxed and got it with the Atlantic 8 CD box. They complement each other quite well with very minimal repition between the two sets. Originally this Stax/Volt set was released as a LP Sized box set with an appropriately sized booklet, so my review is based on that format. This set contains all of the Stax/Volt single "A" sides and key "B" sides to boot between the years 1959 and 1968 when Stax/Volt & Atlantic parted ways. The book is extremely informative, with great colour photos of original labels and the artists in question. I'm assuming it has maintained the same level of thoroughness in it's smaller format judging by the photo above. Like the Atlantic box this is an essential collection that serious music collectors should have and an incredible education on the roots of black soul music. Being Australian I hadn't heard 95% of this or the Atlantic stuff before with the odd Otis Redding, Booket T. & The MG's & Sam And Dave tracks reaching the airwaves or record shelves here. It's only with adult hindsight that I was able to delve backwards to investigate further.. I was in "Time Warp" mode back in the late 80's/Early 90's thanks to a similarly named Record store here in Sydney. This set is lovingly compiled and most of the tracks reveal a gritiness missing from today's so-called version of R & B (don't start me on that!) There isn't a lot I can add that my fellow reviewers haven't already stated. From one stand point this music is probably very personal to those who grew up listening to it (like the Beatles for me). But I love soul music too and to hear the grooves put out by that Stax/Volt house band puts so many others to shame for sheer quality and toughness. There are probably those who don't understand the difference between Motown & Stax/Volt/Atlantic. From an Aussie view, it's like comparing the Beatles & the Stones.. The Beatles would be Motown (slick & professional, great sounding records but tough when need be - they were fans of and influenced partly by that label) while the Stones would Stax/Volt/Atlantic (not as slick in appearance, rough on the edges but bluesy & gritty - most of their influences came from the deep south & Chicago blues). I hope that make sense. I've wanted to get the other 2 Stax sets for a while and maybe down the track I will..it's on my 5 year wishlist plan! That said buy this set for some thoroughly great music and an insight into a great label's massive but very important legacy.

    5 out of 5 stars Whew!.......2003-03-23

    Probably the greatest box set there is. Out of all the tracks there are only two out and out duds - the Nick Charles ones. What is so amazing about this set is the incredible continuity of quality. Booker T. and the MG's....this truly is their legacy. What fabulous musicians...the tastiest that ever scratched their sound into vinyl. All of the Stax classics are here (Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Bookert T.,Albert King, Bar Kays, etc.) but the real treat are the ones that I was never aware of (William Bell, Mable John, The Astors, Gorgeous George). This is maybe the only huge box seat that is worth the dough.
    The Hit Singles Collection
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • A Must
    • ought to Buy it !
    • He was the best of the best!
    • Great!
    • Too Many Mono Recordings
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    Bobby Darin
    Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000634HG
    Release Date: 2002-04-16

    Tracks:

    1. Splish Splash
    2. Early In The Morning
    3. Queen Of The Hop
    4. Plain Jane
    5. Dream Lover
    6. Mack The Knife
    7. Beyond The Sea
    8. Clementine
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    11. Lazy River
    12. You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby
    13. Irresistible You
    14. Multiplication
    15. What'd I Say
    16. Things
    17. You're The Reason I'm Living
    18. 18 Yellow Roses
    19. If I Were A Carpenter
    20. Lovin' You

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    Bobby Darin was one of the most personally complex and unpredictable artists of the rock era. Indeed, it's hard to find another major artist who reinvented himself with the deceptive ease and overwhelming success chronicled on this 20-track highlight disc. After scoring three lively and considerable Top 10 successes in the space of a year in the late 1950s ("Splish Splash," "Queen of the Hop," "Dream Lover"), Darin traded in his teen idol sweater 'n' slacks for a tux and tie (evidence suggests he considered rock a passing fad!) and went gunning for Sinatra and the Rat Pack. The immediate results were the Grammy-winning No. 1 legend "Mack the Knife" (adapted from Kurt Weill's "Moritat" in The Threepenny Opera) and the enduring, French-inspired Top 10 hit "Beyond the Sea." If Darin spent the early '60s alternately goosing standards from the American songbook ("Clementine," "Bill Bailey," "Lazy River," "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby," etc.) and mending a few rock-pop fences ("Multiplication," "Things"), he still had another surprise in store. His Top 10 take on Tim Hardin's dolorous "If I Were a Carpenter" cast him all too convincingly as conscientious '60s folkie. Other highlights here include his irresistible, swinging take on the lyrically bleak "Artificial Flowers" and his successful, self-penned nods to the '60s Nashville sound, "You're the Reason I'm Living" and "18 Yellow Roses." Darin was considerably more than the first postmodern lounge Revivalist, and herein lies the evidence. --Jerry McCulley

    Album Description

    Rhino release featuring 20 swingin' tracks released from 1958-1966 on the Atco, Capitol and Atlantic labels. 2002.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Must.......2007-05-13

    Alongside Sinatra, Ella, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, and others, Bobby Darin is an absolute must in everyone's discotheque.

    5 out of 5 stars ought to Buy it !.......2007-04-11

    Good selection of his classic songs.Any age group can appreciate Bobby Darin's contribution of music

    5 out of 5 stars He was the best of the best!.......2007-04-11

    Every song on this CD will remind those of us who lived and loved the music of the 60's why it was so great and will forever remain so. Darin's voice and the artistry of his performance on each song is wonderfully smooth and easy to listen to. It is truly mood food ... whatever your mood might be.

    5 out of 5 stars Great!.......2007-03-26

    This is a compilation of Bobby Darin's hits and includes everything from "Beyond the Sea" to "Mack The Knife". A definite for any Darin fan.

    1 out of 5 stars Too Many Mono Recordings.......2006-12-31

    I don't understand the 5 star reviews. Of the 20 tracks on this CD (a good collection), only 5 were the stereo recordings; the remaining 15 were recorded in mono only!!! Bobby Darin's signature tracks of Splish Splash, Mack the Knife, and Beyond the Sea are all in mono format. Horrible, especially considering that the word "Stereo" is plastered across the cover of his "That's All" album where Mack the Knife and Beyond the Sea were recorded.

    I suppose if you have one speaker, it would not make a difference, but PLEASE. I feel so very cheated.

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