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The Best of P.J. Proby: The EMI Years (1961-1972) [Original recording remastered]

~ P.J. Proby
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  • Audio CD (16 Jun 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: EMI Gold
  • ASIN: B0019H9WMU
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,938 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Try To Forget HerP. J. Proby 2:17£0.69
Listen  2. Hold MeP. J. Proby 2:43£0.69
Listen  3. Cuttin' InP. J. Proby 2:50£0.69
Listen  4. SomewhereP. J. Proby 3:19£0.69
Listen  5. Just Like HimP. J. Proby 3:16£0.69
Listen  6. Answer MeP. J. Proby 2:12£0.69
Listen  7. What's On Your MindP. J. Proby 2:47£0.69
Listen  8. I Don't Want To Hear It AnymoreP. J. Proby 3:20£0.69
Listen  9. My PrayerP. J. Proby 2:37£0.69
Listen10. Mission BellP. J. Proby 2:24£0.69
Listen11. If I Loved YouP. J. Proby 3:27£0.69
Listen12. MariaP. J. Proby 3:38£0.69
Listen13. Quando TorneraP. J. Proby 3:03£0.69
Listen14. I Can't Make It AloneP. J. Proby 4:20£0.69
Listen15. Niki HoekyP. J. Proby 2:34£0.69
Listen16. Mama Told Me Not To ComeP. J. Proby 2:46£0.69
Listen17. Give Me TimeP. J. Proby 3:50£0.69
Listen18. I'm Coming HomeP. J. Proby 3:12£0.69
Listen19. And The Sun Will ShineP. J. Proby 4:03£0.69
Listen20. DelilahP. J. Proby 3:31£0.69
Listen21. Today I Killed A ManP. J. Proby 3:28£0.69
Listen22. Daddy's HomeP. J. Proby 2:18£0.69
Listen23. I'm Ahead If I Can Quit While I'm BehindP J Proby 3:13£0.69
Listen24. Clown ShoesP J Proby 2:51£0.69
Listen25. We'll Meet AgainP J Proby 3:23£0.69

Product Description

Album Description
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!

From the Artist
"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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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars At Last!!, 23 Jun 2008
By Mrs. J. M. Taylor - See all my reviews
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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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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Proby's one of the greatest pop icons from the 1960s!, 20 May 2008
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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars what a birthday present, 22 Jun 2008
By keith warden - See all my reviews
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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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Most Recent Customer Reviews

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 20 days ago 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 1 month ago 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. Read more
Published 5 months ago by James Turner

3.0 out of 5 stars Wayward brilliance
First, let me say that this is a lovingly-compiled CD, complete with extensive sleeve notes and a quality sound at a low price. Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. J. H. Thorn

4.0 out of 5 stars PROBY'S POWERHOUSE STYLE STILL APPEALS!
When it comes to the life and career of Texas-born P.J.Proby, there must be enough drama to fill any film script and then some, for the vocal maverick has lived his time to the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. POLLOCK

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Thay say all good things are worth waiting for and this certainly is. What a great collection to show the true talent of this man. Read more
Published 11 months ago by 60's girl

5.0 out of 5 stars just wonderfull
Really wonderfull to have all these songs together they just show the superb vocal ability of P.J just great!!
Published 12 months ago by A. D. Carr

5.0 out of 5 stars Still missing songs
Great album with some unreleased tracks, but I'm still missing some single A and B-sides on CD (There Stands The One, I Need Love, You Got Me Cryin', It's Goodbye and It's Too... Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. J. Bloem

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent CD and an absolute Must Have!
I've had the privilige to listen to a preview and I can promise everybody you'll be knocked over! PJs version of Delilah will give Tom Jones a shiver down his spine! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Manja Dolan

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