Angola 1956-1970 - Various Artists

Advantages: Very inexpensive album set.
Disadvantages: You may already have some of the many tracks.

...This compilation consists of a ten, yes TEN CD boxed set, each CD having 20 tracks all original recordings. At a total cost of £19.95 in most high street record stores that works out at only £2.00 per CD which is pretty good value by my reconning. I actually bought it as I set a lot of quizzes and thought it would be good for music round setting which of couse it is but it actually good to play at parties etc, many of my friends remarking on the good quality and the variety of songs. There is a good range of artistes on the CDs from both sides of the Atlantic. there are many "classic" songs as well as some that you may have forgotten but are pleased to hear again after many years. Artists are too many to mention but include, thre Animals, Manfred Mann, Del Shannon, Hot Chocolate, Suzi Quatro, Don McClean, Leo Sayer, The Hollies and many... Read review

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Advantages: His sound will last forever, this cd is a classic
Disadvantages: Nothing about Fats is a disadvantage

...'t Leave Me " Again a million seller released June 1953. 5. " Blue Monday " A real Fats classic thats been used in various films right through the years again a swing type with excellent sax tones and deep Fats voice, a real happy type feel, though the title is leading us towards thinking its a sad song but it actually depicts a hang over from a long good weekend. Again a million sales released Dec 1956. 6. " The Fat Man " A million sales released Feb 1950. 7. " So Long " Released July 1956. 8. " I'm In Love Again " A true happy love song, giving you a picture of a guy who's just realised he loves her and walking down a street singing this to himself. The lyrics are all trying to get across how much he is in love, the sax in the solo adds real depth and tone to the song his piano tones are just hidden the occassional note rings out... Read review

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Advantages: Timeless REAL soul music
Disadvantages: Only 10 tracks

...INTRO ---------- After 1980's rappers and The Smiths, James Brown is my other musical icon of choice. With a career in entertainment spanning his debut single release, "Please Please Please" in 1956 to his appearance with Will Young at this year's Olympic Torch Concert, only Cliff Richard could boast a career equal in longevity. Cliff, though, can't boast James Brown's critical kudos and influence. Of the 116 albums he's released, this effort - originally from 1981 - is one of 17 "best ofs" on the market! WHO IS HE? ------------------- Even if you don't know any of his music directly, the chances are that you'll have been affected indirectly by his vast 45 year output. For a start, he invented what used to be called "soul", that genre that put feeling and vocal passion before lyrics and image. He was 8 years ahead of Motown... Read review

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