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Standing in the Shadows of Motown: Deluxe Edition

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Various Artists

Release Date May 11, 2004
Being a music lover and an musician, this 2 disc set was too good to pass up. Growing up in the 60's & 70's, I always knew this music was more intricate underneath than it's beautiful heartfelt melodies would imply.

I played in many bands over the past 30+ years and I have been praised by many for my ability to improvise, but I'm glad in my younger days, I wasn't aware of what was going on underneath those Motown soulful vocals...if I had, I may have never touched my bass again! James Jamerson is the kind of bassist that makes even the best players feel humbled.

This 2 disc set is packed with the Funk Brothers classic tracks with famous singers stepping in, showing it's the band that's the star on these tracks ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 12
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The #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging)

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Diana Ross & The Supremes

Release Date February 03, 2004
This is easily the best Diana Ross collection both with the Supremes and also solo, issued to date. Greatest hits every one, based on No. 1 status, with no filler and very well mastered to my ears. Not a single duff song in the whole selection

Why then the reason for 4 stars? Simply the dreadful "eco-friendly packaging" - within a few uses the insert for holding the CD in place fell apart! So I ended up doing a bit of my own recycling replacing it with an old black plastic insert from an old CD case being glued onto the cover. So be warned!

CD-Charts Position 13
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The Essential Michael Jackson

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Michael Jackson

Release Date July 19, 2005
This cd was the bomb and i love both disks! Even the one with the group on it. "Blame it on the Boogie" is my number one song. I love to dance and i get down on that song. Great condition..I love it and thanks again.

CD-Charts Position 14
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Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1968

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Various Artists

Release Date October 25, 1990
Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1968 is yet another low priced CD that gives us great rock and roll hits from 1968. The sound quality is great and the artwork is as good as all the others in this CD series.

Archie Bell & The Drells start off the track list with their hit entitled "Tighten Up." This peppy number benefits from great horns, singing and percussion. Archie Bell & The Drells perform "Tighten Up" to perfection and they handle the tempo changes like the pros that they always were!

Listen also for "Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)." This psychedelic rock tune has some great music and John Fred & His Playboy Band do this one up right! John Fred sings this to perfection and it's a great tune for listening ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 15
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Motown Classics: Gold

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Various Artists

Release Date March 01, 2005
There's a great selection of tunes, but they sound the same as they did on the radio 40 years ago. I fiddled with my stereo's tuners to make sure they were set properly, but couldn't get a crisp, clean sound.

CD-Charts Position 16
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Talking Book

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Stevie Wonder

Release Date March 21, 2000
this album was recorded in the early 1970's easily Stevie's most creative period. All of the albums from this point in time are just superb, starting with Music Of My Mind, this one and Inner Visions, every one gets five stars, no boudt a doubt it. Every song a winner.

CD-Charts Position 17
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The Ultimate Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: The Jackson 5

Release Date January 23, 1996

Here's how to make this a perfect J5 collection. Replace "It's Your Thing ('95 Extended Remix)" with "Ben" (how could they forget to include Michael's first number one single?) and "Goin' Back To Indiana".

Other than those two oversights, this collection is top notch. Awesome sound quality, great packaging.

CD-Charts Position 18
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Let's Get It on

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Marvin Gaye

Release Date January 14, 2003
Up to this point in my life(over half a century), no other male SOUL-R/B-JAZZ-POP singer has staked his claim over Marvin, his body of work is insurmountable..., what impresses as much if not more than Marvin's vocal stylings and lyrics, are the creation and composition of the Background vocals, on "Let's get it On" and more specifically..."I Want You", I have not heard anything, ANYTHING, close to being as good as or better!
IF ever in his lifetime he wanted to create Music as close to God and Perfection that he could make...in my humble opinion, "I Want You" is that is just that...

CD-Charts Position 19
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Gold

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Marvin Gaye

Release Date January 11, 2005
Fabulous.............every song you can imagine by Marvin, some that were way back in the recesses of your mind, and you kinda go "Whoa, I remember that" and start singing the words. gone way too soon.

CD-Charts Position 20
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'60s: Gold

CD-Charts > Music > Motown
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 27, 2006
There's not much to say about this album, but it was a perfect Christmas gift for my mom. I grew up listening to these tunes and I'll continue to listen to them for the rest of my life. Although this doesn't COMPLETELY sum up the 60s, it does a good job providing you with the big hits.