Customer Reviews

30 Mejores Canciones (1964-97)

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If you like hyper-dramatic Spanish singers, this CD is for you. Raphael sets the standard for wretched musical excess. I love it! Thirty impassioned songs of passion, tears, and fiery lyrics. There's nothing subtle about Raphael. He belts them out like a bullfighter on speed.

One song I wish was here is his version of "Ave Maria' but there are plenty of other good ones -- "Digan lo que Digan," "Yo soy aquel," a so-so version of the great folk song "Llorona," "No me Puedo Quejar" and a passionate rendition of one of the most flamboyant songs ever written: "Malaguena." Most of the upbeat songs on this CD are turkeys, but there's enough good, slow songs to give it a top rating.

In English, Raphael would sound silly; in French he would sound pompous; in Spanish he sounds fabulous. Turn the volume up.

Raphael has being singning for over 30 years and his voice is as amezing as it was long time ago!

IF YOU ARE A FAN OF RAPHAEL FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS LIKE ME, PLS BUY THIS CD AND YOU WILL BE DELIGHTED. IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN, BUY IT ALL THE SAME AND YOU WILL BECOME ONE !

Raphael and this CD took me back to my teenage years, the first love, the first heart-break..... What a wonderful time I've had listening to my teen idol!!

It brought back fond memories. His voice was the best and his music profound.

Thank you sooooo much! The Raphael CD is great, all my favorites gathered together. The shipping was prompt and the condition of the CD excellent.

One of the best spanish language singers. A great catalog of his music. A must have if you have never heard him sing.

This CD seems to be indicative of Raphael's later years. I was expecting to see an overall picture of his music, starting on the 1960's. There are songs like "La Balada de la Trompeta" that reflect his powerful, and yet melodic voice. This song does not appear in this album. However, Raphael is unique in all styles and he has survived for so many years of successful musical career. I am still hooked to the old Raphael...up to the late 1970s. That is the Raphael that appeals to me mostly.