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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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The best tip I can give about this collection is that it consists of original recordings. I've read elsewhere that the blighters re-recorded some of their old material, which is of no use to anyone looking for a hit collection. Their cover of Bobby Vee's 'Take Good Care Of My Baby' is absent, as is a song contained on an old LP compilation I had entitled 'Run To Me' (or 'Him' - I can never remember!). Neither of these are great shakes, though, and all the major hits are here.
As is often the case on compilations, there are a few extra tracks to make up the numbers, mostly written by the band rather than Nicky Chinn and Michael Chapman, the team behind several 1970s teen idol bands. These are of varying quality, but you'll probably get used to them. Finally, Chris Norman's infectious duet with Suzi Quatro, 'Stumblin' In' closes an enjoyable disc.
As is often the case on compilations, there are a few extra tracks to make up the numbers, mostly written by the band rather than Nicky Chinn and Michael Chapman, the team behind several 1970s teen idol bands. These are of varying quality, but you'll probably get used to them. Finally, Chris Norman's infectious duet with Suzi Quatro, 'Stumblin' In' closes an enjoyable disc.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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The group had eleven UK hits between 1975 and 1978, all of them making the top twenty. In 1980, they had a lesser (top forty) hit with Take good care of my baby, a cover of Bobby Vee's classic. Of their UK hits, four made the top five, these being If you think you know how to love me, Living next door to Alice, It's your life and Oh Carol (not a cover of the old Neil Sedaka song), all up-tempo songs. I like all those songs but my favorites are the ballads - Something's been making me blue, I'll meet you at midnight and Lay back in the arms of someone. Their other essential UK hits are Don't play your rock'n'roll to me, Needles and pins (a cover of the sixties classic) and For a few dollars more.
Mexican girl (which only just made the UK top twenty) is a good song but not essential. Like the previously mentioned Take good care of my baby, it is sometimes included in Smokie collections and sometimes not. Chris Norman also had a minor duet hit with Suzi Quatro and this is also sometimes included in Smokie compilations but, again, it's not essential. Of course, you might think one or more of these songs are essential, in which case make sure you select a Smokie compilation that contains whichever tracks you want.
Lead singer Chris Norman has a soulful, smoky voice (is that how the group got its name?) that you either love or hate. So if you're unfamiliar with Smokie's music, perhaps you should listen to some of it before committing yourself. Assuming you like Chris's distinctive voice you will enjoy this if you enjoy seventies soft rock music.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Contrary to the review above of 22 February 2008 this collection DOES feature the original recordings of Smokie. I own this album and it's the only Smokie best of collection, still available, that does feature the original 70s recordings with Chris Norman on vocal. I think the reviewer may be getting mixed up with the collection linked below, which is re-recorded versions from the 80s, rubbish they are too.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Smokie/dp/B00000B9AD/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1210385236&sr=1-4
Further more the band changed it's name from Smokey to Smokie in 1975 after Smokey Robinson threatened legal action. Most of their big 70s hits, bar the first few, were released under the name of Smokie.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Smokie/dp/B00000B9AD/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1210385236&sr=1-4
Further more the band changed it's name from Smokey to Smokie in 1975 after Smokey Robinson threatened legal action. Most of their big 70s hits, bar the first few, were released under the name of Smokie.
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The Best of Smokie
Brilliant, a blast from the past for me. Well worth getting if your into Smokie or music from that era.
Published 5 months ago by caz
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I worked in Middle-East + Africa for almost 12 years and I always carried Smokey tapes. By the time I finished each contract the guys I worked with (locals) were all Smokey fans... Read more
Published 6 months ago by THE 49ER
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this album does exactly what it says on the tin! ALL their anthemic songs are there plus a few other little gems great value for all nostalgics
Published 7 months ago by B. M. Martin
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I bought this for my wife. Gawd, it's awful. It makes my teeth hurt. What more can I say? If you like this particular brand of chippy pop, then maybe you'll like this. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JP
Cracking album
Had forgotten just how many catchy hits Smokie had and discovered a great new song in 'I can't stay here tonight'. Great stuff.....
Published 10 months ago by Roy Matthews
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Have been looking for years for this CD for me and my mum since ours got stolen and couldnt find it anywhere.
Its perfect.
Plays well, no scratches, couldn't be happier
Its perfect.
Plays well, no scratches, couldn't be happier
Published 13 months ago by Kaiya
Good Smokie collection at a budget price.
This is a very good "Smokie" budget priced cd collection, and the reviewer that states it is the only original Smokie collection doing the rounds at the present time might well be... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. M. Walsh
70's!!!!!
This record is another part of the back-drop to my youth, and as such I like it for all the memories it evokes. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. James West
RE RECORDED TRACKS
Contary to other reviews these is not the original tracks and Chris Norman is not the lead singer on this CD. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2008 by N. Edwards
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