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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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If you think that Art Garfunkel has not succeeded well since his break-up with Paul Simon, then this collection surely puts that notion to rest. Art G is simply a poet with a pure voice. He can sing, and above all he can produced recordings so fine, that it can stop you in your tracks. Here, whilst being a Greatest Hits comp, you will find gems such as "A Heart in New York" (outstanding also on S & G's "Concert in Central Park"), "I Only Have Eyes For You (Number 1 in 1975 in UK), "Watermark" - one of his best-ever and severally underated, and finally the great "I Believe When I Fall In Love" - just a fantastic love song with no barriers. Others are here, and "Bright Eyes" is just great though the afore-mentioned recordings are high above his most famous solo recording, in terms of quality and production. Whilst we all pine for Art to form a liaison with Paul Simon again, somehow I think the world has just about realised that this dream will never come true. Let the music play on. There is no risk here!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Art's musical partnership with Paul Simon broke up partly because Art wanted to focus more on acting, although it may be that Paul (who wrote their songs) was jealous of the attention given to Art (whose voice was superior to Paul's) for singing classics such as Bridge over troubled water. Whatever the causes of the split, Art spent much less time in the recording studio after the split than Paul did. Thus, this compilation draws on far fewer albums than a corresponding compilation of Paul's music. Still, there's plenty of quality in the music here.
Originally written in the thirties, I only have eyes for you had been revived very successfully in the fifties by the Flamingos, who had a major American hit with it. Their version didn't chart in the UK but Art took the song to the UK number one spot in 1975. Bright eyes (from Watership down) replaced Gloria Gaynor's anthemic I will survive as UK number one in 1979 and spent six weeks at the top. Art only had one other UK hit as a solo artist (Since I don't have you) - it was the follow-up to Bright eyes, but it was only a minor hit.
Elsewhere on this compilation you can find Art's excellent interpretations of other classic songs. What a wonderful world, which features Paul Simon and James Taylor, caused some to speculate on a reunion with Paul, but although there have been occasional reunions since, this recording was a one-off at the time. Break away, a top ten UK hit for its writers (Gallagher and Lyle) was a hit for Art in some other countries.
There are many other excellent tracks here - some original, some covers, although All I want (a top ten American hit) is not included. It didn't chart in Britain but with only three UK hits, it could easily have been included.
As an overview of Art's solo music, this is excellent for Brits and expatriate Brits but I suspect that Americans will opt for a different compilation - one that includes All I want.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Without doubt this is a great collection, but there are two glaring omissions: Travellin' Boy (from the 1973 album Angel Clare, sadly now deleted) and Stephen Bishop's The Same Old Tears (On A New Background), both of which appear on The Art Garfunkel Album, which also appears to have been deleted. Art has one of the most emotional voices in the business with incredible power at the top end of the vocal range. This album showcases his career very well and proves that he didn't need Paul Simon as much as everyone thought. But WHY were the aforementioned classics omitted?!?! Travellin' Boy contains one of the most angst-ridden cries of modern popular music: "Yes once we were lovers but drifters discover that a perfect love won't always last forever" - or the sensitivity of The Same Old Tears: "It's the same old me cryin' the same old tears, I walk away, like I always do, still in love with you. But I'm all right, I'm all right" (echoes of American Tune?!?). PLEASE would the record company reissue The Art Garfunkel Album - one of the best chill-out collections of all time! In the meantime, this will do - especially as it includes the excellent Disney Girls from Breakaway. A near perfect, pure voice, well worth a listen.
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Art's In A League Of His Own For Romantic Ballards.
20 tracks at 75 minutes equals lots of love songs, often sad, sometimes joyful.
After Simon And Garfunkel split in 1970, Art set his sights on a certain market, that of... Read more
After Simon And Garfunkel split in 1970, Art set his sights on a certain market, that of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Thompson
Chill
This is a piece of beautiful 'art' to chill to. So well written and with a breadth of lyrics and melodies. Art Garfunkle is the Leonardo of popular music.
Published 6 months ago by Passion8
All I do not know
I simply do not understand why anyone should choose to include a mediocre Webb song like Another Lullabye and leave out his (and Arts) masterpiece All I Know. Read more
Published 12 months ago by P. Schlingemann
Art for Arts sake
An excellent compilation of Art Garfunkels best-loved tracks. The only disappointment is the absence of tracks from his first solo album "angel clare" - tracks such as "all I... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Mr. P. Battison
Great Easy Listening
Bought this after hearing just one track on the radio, wanting that track in particular, but have thouroughly enjoyed hearing all 20 tracks. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by K. Alston
Watch out for duplication !
Whilst the album itself is really great, masterful folk from that incredibly gifted half of Simon and Garfunkel, be aware that this album and Bright Eyes are ....THE SAME ! Read more
Published on 1 May 2009 by T. Eastwood
mr garfunkel has more than bright eyes!!!
best know as one half of simon and garfunkel..need i say more! his solo work has been very under-rated! i only knew "bright eyes" one of my all times favourite songs! Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2008 by Mr. Nathan Armstrong
a nice album, but
Yes, this does contain most of his best tracks, but unfortunately also contains what I call 'stocking filler tracks', which dilutes the overall effect of the album. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2007 by Red Rose
Art is Cool and Classic
Art Garfunkel's voice is so cool and relaxing to listen to try it you'll be surprised at the effect...My favourite is, If I fall in Love it will be Forever... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2005 by Joan-Violet
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