Universal Masters Collection [Import]

Track Listings
1. Contact (UK 7 Inch Version)
2. War
3. H A P P Y Radio
4. Headline News
5. Im So Into You
6. 25 Miles
7. Bigger And Better
8. He Who Picks A Rose
9. Dont Waste Your Time
10. Stop Her On Sight (S O S)
11. Boop Boop Song
12. Cloud Nine
13. Sweet
14. If My Heart Could Tell The Story
15. Patiently
16. Youve Got My Soul On Fire
17. Never Turn My Back On You
18. I Have Faith In You

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2002 compilation featuring 18 digitally remastered tracks, 'Contact' (UK 7'' Version), 'War', 'H.A.P.P.Y. Radio', 'Headline News', 'I'm So Into You', '25 Miles', 'Bigger & Better', 'He Who Picks A Rose', 'Don't Waste Your Time', 'Stop Her On Sight', 'Boop Boop Song', 'Cloud Nine', 'Sweet', 'If My Heart Could Tell The Story', 'Patiently', 'You've Got My Soul On Fire', 'Never Turn My Back On You' & 'I Have Faith In You'.

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Universal Masters Collection [Import]

Universal Masters Collection [Import]
Classic Bruce Willis: The Universal Masters Collection
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous!!
  • Okay I guess
  • The "Return" of Bruno, all right!
  • There's a man who lives a life of danger...
 Classic Bruce Willis: The Universal Masters Collection
Bruce Willis
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004OCPA
Release Date: 2000-01-03

Tracks:

  1. Under the Boardwalk
  2. Respect Yourself
  3. Down in Hollywood
  4. Young Blood
  5. Comin' Right Up
  6. Secret Agent Man/James Bond Is Back
  7. Save the Last Dance for Me
  8. Fun Time
  9. Lose Myself
  10. Flirting With Disaster
  11. Jackpot (Bruno's Bop)
  12. Blues for Mr. D
  13. Tenth Avenue Tango
  14. Love Makes the World Go Round
  15. Here Comes Trouble Again
  16. Soul Shake
  17. I'll Go Crazy
  18. Respect Yourself [Extended 12" Version]

Album Description

French exclusive compilation, part of their 'Talents Du Siecle' series. These titles have all been digitally remastered using SBM 20 bit mapping technology. All are packaged in a luxurious three fold digi-pack with exclusive artwork for the French market. These will only be available until the end of October and are very limited. Tracks include, 'Under The Boardwalk', 'Resect Yourself', 'Down In Hollywood', 'Young Blood', 'Comin' Right Up' & more. 18 tracks in all. 2000 release.

Album Details

The Star of a String of Heavy Action Motion Pictures Actually Recorded a Couple of Albums on the Motown Label in the 80's and 90's, a La the Blues Brothers. Willis Surprised Many with his Renditions of These Soul Classics and Inspired Originals.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous!!.......2007-01-11

I love hearing this great voice coming from someone most people think is "just an actor." This collection is some of his best!

3 out of 5 stars Okay I guess.......2006-09-26

It's not horrible or great, it just is. One reviewer wrote "'Secret Agent Man' (James Bond theme)" is actually the thems song from "Secret Agent AKA Danger Man" TV series, easy mistake to make I admit. You might be thinking about "Live and Let Die" by Paul McCartney and Wings which was a James Bond theme , just wanted to clarify.

1 out of 5 stars The "Return" of Bruno, all right!.......2006-01-29

How can a man with one studio album to his name release a Greatest Hits Universal Masters Collection album? I'll tell you how:

$$$

This is basically just "The Return of Bruno" (a terrible album in its own standing) with some extra tracks lazily thrown in, which sound as if they were recorded on a one-night drinking binge in Bruce's basement with some college buddies.

Forgeddabouddit.

5 out of 5 stars There's a man who lives a life of danger..........2004-02-21

If you're a Bruce fan - or even a fan of the 'white soul' sound that was a staple part of early 80's then this one is for you.

Here we have all of Bruce's first album 'Return of Bruno' as well as some selected tracks from 'If it don't kill you, it just makes you stronger'. I am always particularly impressed by Bruce's harmonica talent on 'Jackpot'. The only real complaint I have is that the classic track 'Pep Talk' (live from the blue cheese lounge) isn't on this selection.

Still, the cover of 'Secret Agent Man' (James Bond theme) more than makes up for it. I have to get this one out of my CD rack everytime someone mentions either Bruce, Demi or ANY of the bond actors...
Universal Masters Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fantastic!
  • Best sounding Platters ever
 Universal Masters Collection
The Platters
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004UC9E
Release Date: 2000-03-27

Tracks:

  1. Great Pretender
  2. Twilight Time
  3. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. Only You (And You Alone)
  5. My Prayer
  6. (You've Got) The Magic Touch
  7. You'll Never Never Know I Care
  8. I'll Never Smile Again
  9. Harbor Lights
  10. Red Sails In The Sunset
  11. Enchanted
  12. Remember When
  13. I'm Sorry
  14. Glory Of Love
  15. I Give You My Word
  16. I'm Just A Dancing Partner
  17. Sixteen Tons

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Hits from the Popular Vocal Group Whose Greatest Fame Occured in the 1950's and 60's with Hits Like "The Great Pretender", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "Only You", "(You've Got) the Magic Touch", "Harbor Lights", "Twilight Time" and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2006-03-08

Great sound - great songs. Lots of memories here and, as stated by another person, the songs in stereo really sound top-notch, but they all are great. If you like The Platters, you won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars Best sounding Platters ever.......2003-12-11

This is The Platters greatest hits CD issued outside USA with 17 songs altogether and is the best sounding one you could find in the market. Remastered from original master tapes, this CD provides you with the stereo (genuine stereo) versions of 'Smoke gets in your eyes', 'Twilight time', I'll never smile again', 'Harbour lights' and 'Red sails in the sunset'. Even though there are only 17 songs in this collection and has space to accommodate more, I still highly recommend it as the remastered sound (both stereo and mono) is very good. It's worth all the money spent.
Universal Masters Collection
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Half the tunes are fine
  • Lost Soul
  • TERRIFIC COMPILATION OF TUNES
 Universal Masters Collection
The Righteous Brothers
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004U2QC
Release Date: 2000-06-05

Tracks:

  1. (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
  2. Just Once In My Life
  3. Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  4. Hold On I'm Comin'
  5. Harlem Shuffle
  6. I Believe
  7. Come Rain Or Come Shine - Bobby Hatfield
  8. In The Midnight Hour
  9. Let It Be Me
  10. Save The Last Dance For Me
  11. Island In The Sun
  12. The Great Pretender
  13. He
  14. Ebb Tide
  15. The White Cliffs Of Dover
  16. You'll Never Walk Alone
  17. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
  18. Unchained Melody

Album Details

Remastered Hits from Bill N Bobby.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Half the tunes are fine.......2003-03-01

I bought this CD, and although it contains a few of my all time favorite songs, the sound quality is terrible. All of the accompanying music is washed out, and the vocalists sound like they are using megaphones. I've heard better sound on my car radio. Love several of the tracks, hate the tinny sound.

5 out of 5 stars Lost Soul.......2001-03-18

Unfortunately in this millennium no one has been able to capture the soulful sound that made The Righteous Brothers famous International Recording Stars. Millions of people have enjoyed their number one hits that are on this CD like "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Loving Feelin' ". But unless you have enjoyed the unbelievable sound of Bobby Hatfield pouring his heart out in "I Believe" or the combined intertwining soulful sound of Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley giving you their hearts in "You'll Never Walk Alone" you will never truly know the talents of The Righteous Brothers. Unless the Various Record Companies who recorded the brothers decide to re-release the record albums produced in the 1960's the true Blue Eyed Soul of The Righteous Brothers will be lost in the last Millennium.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC COMPILATION OF TUNES.......2000-10-11

i RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS CD,tHE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS VERSION OF ISLAND IN THE SUN WAS SUPER. tHEY ALSO DID A NICE JOB ON THE GREAT PRETENDER. i ENJOYED THE MIXTURE OF RARE SONGS AS WELL AS MORE FREQUENTLY PLAYED TUNES.
Universal Masters Collection
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    		Universal Masters Collection
    Free
    Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005O83H
    Release Date: 2001-09-03

    Tracks:

    1. All Right Now
    2. Wishing Well
    3. Come Together in the Morning
    4. My Brother Jake
    5. Fire and Water
    6. Be My Friend
    7. Stealer
    8. Hunter
    9. Little Bit of Love
    10. Highway Song
    11. Heartbreaker
    12. Get Where I Belong [Live]
    13. Heavy Load
    14. Walk in My Shadow
    15. I'm a Mover
    16. Mr. Big

    Album Description

    2002 compilation (Universal Masters Collection) featuring 16 digitally remastered tracks, 'All Right Now', 'Wishing Well', 'Come Together In The Morning', 'My Brother Jake', 'Fire & Water', 'Be My Friend', 'The Stealer', 'The Hunter', 'Little Bit Of Love', 'The Highway Song', 'Heartbreaker', 'Get Where I Belong', 'Heavy Load', 'Walk In My Shadow', 'I'm A Mover' & 'Mr. Big'.
    Universal Masters Collection
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Go Dutch
    		 Universal Masters Collection
    Normaal
    Manufacturer: Universal/Mercury
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00007BGXE
    Release Date: 2002-04-01

    Tracks:

    1. Krachttoer
    2. T Wurd Tied
    3. Doe Effen Normaal
    4. Duffe Trowl
    5. Ik Vuul Mien Zo Zo
    6. Leneman
    7. Hels As Un Jaghond
    8. (Maor) As T Mot
    9. Achter Wolken
    10. 110 Op De Teller
    11. Ik Bun Gin 18 Mear
    12. T Is Kloot'n Hier
    13. Half Um Half
    14. Ik Word Prof
    15. Alles Kump Dichterbij
    16. Superboer
    17. Achterhoek Oh Achterhoek
    18. Hokersfeest

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Go Dutch.......2006-05-26

    Do you want to grasp the Dutch mindset, to plumb the depths of the psyche of those pot-smoking, Queen-worshipping, democracy-bashing Northerners? Well, here's your chance!
    Lay out the needles, roll the joints, uncork the bottles, put on the handcuffs and blindfold and...sink into XTC.
    This album by Normaal (Dutch for WMDs) is a symphonic concept album with a heavy dose of folk and schlager, charting the tumultous history of Holland; from its humble beginnings as a pirate's nest, through numerous wars, all the Eurovision Song Contests that we won, and ending in 2010 with the opening of the 1001th McDonald's in Amsterdam and the fifth Eurovision Song Contest victory.
    Normaal hast just taped a MTV unplugged, and will get its own reality show soon, so catch 'm now before they go commercial. Songs like 'Ik Bin Gun 18 Mear' ("I Like 'M Young") and 'Achterhoek Oh Achterhoek' ("The Star Spangled Fanny") rival anything from ZZ Top and Kelly Clarkson and you will love it.
    Sweet Dutch dreams but beware: it's addictive!
    Classic JJ Cale: The Universal Masters Collection
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • JJ Cale----A Musician's Musician
    		 Classic JJ Cale: The Universal Masters Collection
    J.J. Cale
    Manufacturer: Umvd Import
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004R63U
    Release Date: 2000-01-03

    Tracks:

    1. After Midnight
    2. Magnolia
    3. Crazy Mama
    4. Call Me The Breeze
    5. Lies
    6. Cajun Moon
    7. Rock And Roll Records
    8. Cocaine
    9. Hey Baby
    10. Don't Cry Sister
    11. Carry On
    12. Mama Don't
    13. Devil In Disguise
    14. Downtown L.A.
    15. Shanghaid
    16. Change Your Mind
    17. Lonesome Train
    18. Long Way Home

    Album Description

    1999 original release features 18 total tracks. Universal. 2005.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars JJ Cale----A Musician's Musician.......2005-10-07

    JJ Cale's songs have been covered by inumerable other
    artists---among them Eric Clapton, (cocain,after midnight)Lynrd Skynrd, (call me the breeze)Maria Muldar,many others. clean,crisp, songs recorded cleanly and crisply,
    short and to the point. If you are looking for meandering,
    "epic" arena rock, this is not for you.If you are looking for
    the music those guys listen to in the bus on the way to
    the show---this is it. JJ Cale is a guitar player as skilled
    as anyone you have heard---give it a try--this is the way it's
    supposed to sound.
    Universal Masters Collection
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      		Universal Masters Collection
      Kayak
      Manufacturer: Universal/Mercury
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000TAOLQ
      Release Date: 2003-07-31

      Tracks:

      1. Starlight Dancer
      2. Want You To Be Mine
      3. Ruthless Queen
      4. Do You Care
      5. Relics From A Distant Age
      6. Back To The Front
      7. No Mans Land
      8. Nothingness
      9. Keep The Change
      10. Sweet Revenge
      11. Dead Bird Flies Forever
      12. Turn The Tide
      13. Ballad For A Lost Friend
      14. Stop That Song
      15. Phantom Of The Night
      16. Anne
      17. Periscope Life
      18. Total Loss

      Album Description

      2003 compilation for the Dutch progressive rock act. Features 18 digitally remastered tracks. Mercury.
      The Universal Masters Collection: Classic Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • The Remarkable Martha Reeves
      • The Remarkable Martha Reeves
      		 The Universal Masters Collection: Classic Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
      Martha Reeves & Vandellas
      Manufacturer: Universal/Spectrum
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004TZ0A
      Release Date: 2000-03-27

      Tracks:

      1. Dancing in the Street
      2. Nowhere to Run
      3. Jimmy Mack
      4. My Baby Loves Me
      5. In My Lonely Room
      6. Come and Get These Memories
      7. (Love Is Like) A Heat Wave
      8. I'm Ready for Love
      9. Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things)
      10. Quicksand
      11. Honey Chile
      12. Bless You
      13. Forget Me Not
      14. I Promise to Wait My Love
      15. Tear It on Down
      16. Live Wire
      17. I Should Be Proud

      Album Details

      Remastered Tracks from their Heyday.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars The Remarkable Martha Reeves.......2001-04-20

      The Supremes got all the promotion and pampering, but Martha Reeves and the Vandellas unmisakenly had the best product. This CD is a great one for the die-hard fans and the new fans just getting into Martha! The sound is clear and fabulous. Hear Martha sing her heart out on such rockers like "Heat Wave" and "Dancing In The Street". Then feel her soul on tourch ballads like"Love" and "I Should Be Proud" and the jazzy "My Baby Loves Me" This is some of the best stuff Motown ever put out!

      5 out of 5 stars The Remarkable Martha Reeves.......2001-04-20

      The Supremes got all the promotion and pampering, but Martha Reeves and the Vandellas unmisakenly had the best product. This CD is a great one for the die-hard fans and the new fans just getting into Martha! The sound is clear and fabulous. Hear Martha sing her heart out on such rockers like "Heat Wave" and "Dancing In The Street". Then feel her soul on tourch ballads like"Love" and "I Should Be Proud" and the jazzy "My Baby Loves Me" This is some of the best stuff Motown ever put out!
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        Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
        Manufacturer: Universal
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        ASIN: B0009N2V4Q
        Release Date: 2005-07-04

        Tracks:

        1. Tears Of A Clown
        2. Shop Around
        3. Ooo Baby Baby
        4. I Second That Emotion
        5. You've Really Got A Hold On Me
        6. More Love
        7. Tracks Of My Tears
        8. Mickey's Monkey
        9. Cruisin' - Smokey Robinson Solo
        10. Just To See Her - Smokey Robinson Solo
        11. (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need
        12. I Don't Blame You At All
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        15. Would I Love You
        16. I Need A Change
        The Universal Masters Collection: Classic Moody Blues
        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
        • A Classic Moody Blues Mixture... :)
        • From the prople at Universal Music Company
        • Another side of ...
        		 The Universal Masters Collection: Classic Moody Blues
        Moody Blues
        Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
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        ASIN: B00004OCPC
        Release Date: 2000-01-03

        Tracks:

        1. Your Wildest Dreams
        2. Question
        3. Voices in the Sky
        4. Isn't Life Strange
        5. No More Lies
        6. I Dreamed Last Night
        7. Sitting at the Wheel
        8. Gimme a Little Somethin'
        9. Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back)
        10. Driftwood
        11. After You Came
        12. Talking Out of Turn
        13. Watching and Waiting
        14. Highway
        15. Dear Diary
        16. Simple Game
        17. Nights in White Satin

        Album Details

        17 Great Digitally Remastered Classics from One of the Greatest Classic Rock Outfits in Rock N Roll History. This Disc Showcases Some of their Absolute Best as Well as Choice Album Tracks that Don't Normally Get Compiled for a More Vivid Portrait of this Outstanding Group of Musicians. It was They who First Had the Notion to Perform with a Symphony Orchestra and Record the Proceedings, a Tool Used by Many Other Rock Bands in their Wake.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars A Classic Moody Blues Mixture... :).......2007-06-17

        Here is a Moody Blues collection, similar to their other Best Of releases, featuring tracks taken from nearly all of their original albums.

        This CD features the mix of "Your Wildest Dreams," from the original CD version of "The Best Of The Moody Blues," where the song goes from stereo into mono for a brief second (At 1:42 in the song).

        We also get the 1989 orchestral remake of "Question," which originally appeared on "Greatest Hits"/"Legend Of A Band" ... A shame that this collection didn't feature the orchestral version of "Isn't Life Strange" as well, for something a little different.

        The "Classic 7" era, on this compilation, is represented by "Voices In The Sky," the original version of "Isn't Life Strange," "Gimme A Little Somethin'," "After You Came," "Watching And Waiting," "Dear Diary," "A Simple Game," and the non-orchestral version of "Nights In White Satin." Many of these tracks feature the marvelous sound of Mike Pinder's mellotron. :)

        There are short versions of some of the tracks (Possibly single mixes), including "No More Lies," which leaves out the extended instrumental ending from the original version, "Driftwood," and "Talking Out Of Turn" (The shorter mixes that were featured on many Best Of collections).

        On this occasion, Justin Hayward and John Lodge's "Blue Jays" is represented by "I Dreamed Last Night," one of the major highlights of the album, and an outstanding orchestral track.

        Possibly the biggest bonus you get on this release is an extended, remixed version of "Sitting At The Wheel," which I've never heard before until I purchased this CD ... It's over 7 minutes long, and is every bit as energetic and enjoyable as the original mix, from "The Present." This track alone is the main reason to buy this disc!

        Two entries from "The Moody Blues Anthology" reappear here, the 4 minute orchestral mix of "Bless The Wings (That Bring You Back)" and "Highway" (Also featured on "Time Traveller").

        The only fault I've found, concerning this CD, is that many of the tracks (Most notably "Watching And Waiting," "Highway," and "A Simple Game") fade out a few seconds earlier than on their original releases and appearances on other compilation albums. Maybe this was done in order to fit more tracks on the disc? I would rather a shorter song list with the full length of each track.

        On the up side, and to wrap up, this is a fine Moody Blues collection that breaks away (a little bit) from the usual track list of greatest hits ("The Best Of The Moody Blues"/"Gold"). You get some hits mixed with other fantastic tracks not included on many Best Of releases ... A wonderful assortment of classic Moody Blues songs that range from "Days Of Future Passed" to the "Keys Of The Kingdom" era. Thanks for reading. God Bless... :)

        3 out of 5 stars From the prople at Universal Music Company.......2001-03-04

        Made in EU in 1999, Serial# 541-088-2, Playing Time 77:43

        Yes, the people at that record company give us yet another compilation of the MB. This time, the content is identical to the 1998 "Master Series" CD, with a few tracks re-organized.

        As a MB completist, I am a bit surprised that some of the alternate versions presented here are not credited as such; so here's a quick rundown of the content:

        There is 1 song taken from each of the MB albums between "Days Of Future Passed" and "Time Traveller", but some have received a "special treatment": track 3, originally released on ISOTLC, has been remixed for their 1989 "Greatest Hits" album; track 5, originally on "Sur La Mer", is here in its 7-inch single version; track 6 is from the "Blue Jays" album; track 7, from "The Present", has been remixed to 7:31 by Steven Greenberg; track 8 is one of the 5 extra tracks included on the CD release of "Caught Live"; track 9 is an orchestral remix of the song originally on KOTK; track 10 is a shorter version of the song on "Octave"; track 12 is also a shorter version, originally on LDV; track 16 is from a 1968 single, and finally, track 17 is the single version of the classic track from DOFP.

        To the MB uninitiated, the content of the disc gives a broad perspective of their career; for the completist, it includes versions unavailable on CD elsewhere.

        It is however somewhat difficult to try and review 30 years of music on a single disc.

        4 out of 5 stars Another side of ..........2001-01-22

        Since about 25 years I am a fan of the music of The Moody Blues, and of course I have all the albums of the group. Normally I am rather sceptic to compilations because many times the elections of songs differs from my taste and normally many compilations and livealbums have more or less the same songs leaving many good ones on the side.

        The compilation of this album is rather different and I am quite happy with it. It is also interesting that The Moody Blues is one group of many in this series of CDs. There is no cronological election, neither are all songs from the normal series of MB albums.

        The versions of "Question" and "Sitting At The Wheel" are not from the albums, but are different. Especially the second is a very remarkable different mix from the version of the album "The Present" and actually I enjoyed this mix very much. I was stunned that the MB had made such a different mix of it and I think it is important in the collection of every MB-fan.

        Personally I am very happy that "Driftwood" is one of the presented songs, in my opinion one of the best songs of Justin Hayward ever. Furthermore the rather good "Highway" and "Gimme A Little Somethin'", the latter a song I do not understand why it did not get a place in one of the albums of MB. From the hand of Mike Pinder the album has only got "A Simple Game", a song that did not find its way to a MB-album either.

        I was very satisfied with the election of songs for this compilation and I am happy that the person who made this, had the guts to make a rather different combination of songs that most of this kind of albums. It is rather boring to get more or less alwas the same songs.

        It also important to say that the songs are digitally remastered.

        In the innersleve are some words of Daryl Easlea (the person who elected the songs?): "... this collection serves as an exellent overview to the Moody Blues career ... The music has a timeless quality that enables The Moody Blues to sound fresh today and make them ripe for revaluation, proving that songcraft and respect for your fans is more important than critical acceptance".

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