- Original Release Date: 19 Sep 2008
- Release Date: 19 Sep 2008
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Universal-Island Records Ltd.
- Copyright: (C) 2002 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.
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- Total Length: 2:24:53
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- ASIN: B001LZ5FTO
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
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73 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is easy to be confused by Stevie Wonder compilations. In the nineties, a double CD was released in America titled Song review, while a single CD was released in Britain with the same title and artwork. More recently, a single CD was released in America titled Definitive collection, so (conversely) a double CD was released in Britain with the same title and artwork. This British double CD is much better than the earlier American double CD titled Song review, which had fewer tracks and missed out some important songs. Indeed, this is the best compilation of Stevie's music that I've seen. Even on two CD's, it is not possible to include every Stevie Wonder recording worth hearing, but all the big hits in Britain and America are here.
You probably have your own favorites. I particularly like You are the sunshine of my life, For once in my life, Yester-me yester-you yesterday, Living for the city, I just called to say I love you, Sir Duke, A place in the sun, Lately and Happy birthday. Other classics (also excellent) include Superstition, I wish, Isn't she lovely, Ebony and ivory (with Paul McCartney), Never had a dream come true, Uptight and so many others.
If you only want one collection of Stevie Wonder music, this is by far the best. If you want to build a collection of his music, this is a great starting point.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By "emg82"
Format:Audio CD
This collection of Mr Wonder's greatest hits is perfect for any situation, any mood and any person I can think of. Although most of these songs were released decades before I was even born, it is nevertheless my most prized possession at the moment. Stevie is a legend, and it obvious that pretty much every genre of music holds the same view - as you wade through the infamous classics and the lesser-known (to my generation at least) gems, you'll be amazed to discover how many people have sampled Stevie Wonder's music, in varying ways. Who'd have thought that gangster rap and UK garage would cunningly employ Stevie's genius to make him a best-seller a second time round. Ignorant young'uns like myself will say countless times "Oh my goodness, Stevie Wonder wrote that rift/those lyrics/that hook, etc! And there I was thinking it was a new piece of genius"
Listening to this Definitive Collection was a great learning experience for me. The immense respect I already had for Stevie Wonder quadrupled when I heard Fingertips (Parts 1&2). The "13-year-old genius" has remained that way throughout his career, as this CD demonstrates, and he will always have his place amongst the diamonds that emerged from the Motown era and just kept on runnin'!
This album would be a great Valentine's present, if just for the classic, and oh-so-eighties (synthesizer!), "I just called to say I love you"
A must-have for anyone who has a little bit of soul in them.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By J. Kelly
Format:Audio CD
This is probably the best compilation album of Stevie's work and that's great but I urge you all to use this as a taster of his work, there is lots of it and if you buy anything before 1980 you will love it if you like this. Unfortunately he's done nothing of real note after the 1970's and that was where his key work was done. The trilogy of talking book, innvervisions and Songs in the key of life are treasures to be explored in their won right and you should all do so, personally although songs in the key of life is seen as his masterpiece it was a double album brain dump of everything he was working on and contains material that is weaker than the shorter talking book and innvervisions, with Innvervisions representing his finest (non compilation) album in my opinion, with perhaps Living for the City my favourite song of Stevie's.
So to conclude a brilliant compliation of the highlights of a genious career which will ease you into the back catalogue and allow you to uncover the gems that lie therein for yourselves.
So to conclude a brilliant compliation of the highlights of a genious career which will ease you into the back catalogue and allow you to uncover the gems that lie therein for yourselves.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Album
Brilliant Album and good value for money.
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Published 1 month ago by Mr T A Harrington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
although i thought i knew only a handful of his songs
i was pleased to discover i knew more just not what they were called!
great compilation love it
i was pleased to discover i knew more just not what they were called!
great compilation love it
Published 1 month ago by Mrs L Lavery
5.0 out of 5 stars
good buy
Looks good and such a good price compared to other sites will go to this site when i need to buy more
Published 1 month ago by Rosemary Aston
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
Bought this because I heard many of these tracks as I was growing up, but all the family actually enjoy listing this album.
Published 1 month ago by Mandyflan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value for money
Has all the best of Stevie Wonder and a fraction of the cost of downloading from iTunes, can also pass on to pals.
Published 1 month ago by K. E. Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Its in the title
An excellent collection of tracks from a truly great Artist and friends. An excellent double CD album of the the very best and most popular tracks from a pop music legend.
Published 1 month ago by jdb
4.0 out of 5 stars
one for the cd rack.
all the great tracks, perhaps too many naff top ten hits, " i just called to say " etc nevetheless all you need provided you have the classic " songs in the key of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by geoffreykhan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb!
A very good CD! I Always wanted it as I had heard it before but wanted it in my car and got it for a great price. I would highly recommend it!
Published 2 months ago by sec
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonder
This is a very generous double CD, with all his many well known songs and lots of others as well..
Published 3 months ago by R. Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
the definite collection !
Have been wanting to buy this cd for years , excellent well worth the wait, didn't realise how many hits he had
Published 3 months ago by davy baby
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