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This collection released to celebrate P.J. Proby's 70th birthday (in November 2008) compiles some of his biggest and best recordings released for the EMI group between 1961 and 1972. Included are international chart hits, key album tracks, rare B-sides, fan-favourites and 2 previously unreleased songs (tracks 20 & 23). Also contained within are extensive sleeve notes and a very special message from P.J!
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"It gives me real pleasure to see the release of this exciting part of my musical journey through life once again made available for you to be part of..." - P.J. Proby
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Proby's one of the greatest pop icons from the 1960s!,
This review is from: Best of the EMI Years: 1961-1972 (Audio CD)
This CD has to be one of the most enjoyable projects that I had the pleasure to work on. I first discovered Proby from my Mum. Immediately liked what I heard and the more I explored Proby's EMI catalogue (1961-1972) realised there was sufficient untapped material to warrant a new CD release.
It took a few years in the making but finally the project came into fruition to celebrate Proby's 70th birthday (in November 2008). The finished CD offers a comprehensive overview of his biggest hits and best recordings released for Liberty/EMI between 1961 and 1972. Featured are eleven of the Texan's most successful international A&B side singles, such as Top 10 UK hits "Hold Me", "Somewhere" and "Maria" plus Top 5 Australian hit "Mission Bell", #1 Swiss hit "I'm Coming Home", Top 20 Dutch hit "Today I Killed A Man" and Top 30 US hit "Niki Hoeky". Most of interest to the avid Proby collector will be the 2 previously unreleased songs that we found in the Abbey Road archives, these are renditions of Les Reed & Barry Mason's "Delilah" and Jim Ford's "I'm Ahead If I Can Quit While I'm Behind". If that wasn't already enough to delight and excite everyone the core fans (aka the Probyans) also get 8 of their most requested collectibles that debut on CD format. Many of these rarities are penned by popular songwriters, such as Jackie DeShannon, Randy Newman, Gerry Goffin & Carole King, The Gibb Brothers, Les Reed & Barry Mason and even Proby himself. The CD also contains a 12-page booklet of biography and song anecdotes. ALL I CAN SAY IS IF YOU LOVE SIXTIES POWER-BALLADS OR BEAUTIFULLY ORCHESTRATED MUSIC THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN P.J. PROBY!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
At Last!!,
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This review is from: Best of the EMI Years: 1961-1972 (Audio CD)
At last a new CD from Mr. P.J. Proby!! Fans have waited a long time but the wait has been worthwhile! This CD proves what a truly varied and magnificent voice P.J. has as we listen to rock, ballads, blues and country. A well thought out selection of favourites plus two previously unreleased recordings. A must for everyone!! Can we have a Volume 2 please EMI?!!
Janet Taylor
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
what a birthday present,
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This review is from: Best of the EMI Years: 1961-1972 (Audio CD)
At last a great album released covering the best off Pj, cannot fault the contents, its great to hear "And the Sun Will Shine" havnt heard it since I left Melbourne and left the album somewhere. My only quibble is no "tips of my fingers" or " i apologise" but still it could mean a vol 2 might be out there.This is a must for all fans and a great way to get to know him if you dont.
Well worth the money just listen to " give me time" and for my money the version of "deliah" would have give Tom Jones a run for his money. Buy the CD sit back and enjoy
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