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Best Of The EMI Years (1961-1972) [Original recording remastered]

P.J. Proby Audio CD
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The life of James Marcus Smith began on November 6th 1938 at Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas (USA).

As a young boy, Jim, like many others was influenced by black Negro musicians and their music. In spite of the racism that ruled heavily in the Southern States, he listened to all the Baptist Gospel singers around his area on Sundays and sang along with them. In those days nearly ... Read more in Amazon's P.J. Proby Store

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  • Audio CD (16 Jun 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B0019H9WMU
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 54,188 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen10. Mission Bell 2:24£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. If I Loved You 3:27£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen12. Maria 3:38£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen13. Quando Tornera 3:03£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen14. I Can't Make It Alone (2003 Digital Remaster) 4:20£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen15. Niki Hoeky 2:34£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen16. Mama Told Me Not To Come 2:46£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen18. I'm Coming Home 3:12£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen19. And The Sun Will Shine 4:03£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen20. Delilah 3:31£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen21. Today I Killed A Man 3:28£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen22. Daddy's Home 2:18£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen23. I'm Ahead If I Can Quit While I'm Behind 3:13£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen24. Clown Shoes 2:51£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen25. We'll Meet Again 3:23£0.89  Buy MP3 


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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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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars At Last!! 23 Jun 2008
Format: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
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars what a birthday present 22 Jun 2008
Format: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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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. K
Format: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!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best
James Marcus Smith ( PJ Proby) is my favourite singer of all time. This selection has nearly all of his best. Read more
Published 13 days ago by peter bence
5.0 out of 5 stars P.J.Proby CD
Fantastic Cd . All this hit's and more . A must for any Proby Fan . Easy listerning and good memories
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. J. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars PJ at his best
Love this album. Brings back memories. Some tracks I have never heard before, but with his unique way of singing, I still liked them. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Eileen Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Remastered Songs
Excellent remastering of PJ's Hits and lesser known tracks together with 2 unreleased songs. Also very informative glossy booklet with pictures. I recommend the cd.
Published on 8 April 2011 by SteveB
5.0 out of 5 stars if i loved you
Its worth buying this album just to hear "IF I LOVED YOU" we have heard this song by so many singers including the excellent GORDON MACRAE from the film CAROUSEL, BUT this is in... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2011 by tony
5.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title
For a start no P J Proby recordings were issued on EMI in the U K. in 1961.The first ones were on Decca and the singer was ordered to make these over to Liberty where he was under... Read more
Published on 26 May 2010 by Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars music with a smile
Proby is great. I love his stuff. You put on a PJ record and you smile at his elastic vocal interpretations. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2009 by Traveller
3.0 out of 5 stars Tad dissapointing
well, i bought this mainly for a couple of songs i couldn't get hold of. The other songs on this album are not for me, but i'm sure if your a true fan you will enjoy the album. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2009 by LeEcHeR
5.0 out of 5 stars went on a nostalgia trip
very pleased with this product, well mixed and a joy to listen to. P.J. has such a versatile voice and can make anything he sings his own. Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by W. S. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars happy birthday jim
happy birthday jim, sorry it`s late but i`ve been poorly. i`ve been a fan of your`s since 1961. this latest cd is a tribute to your talent,but all the producers have done is... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2009 by James Turner
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