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Best of Bill Cosby

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I was first introduced to Bill Cosby's work through his TV show, "The Cosby Show." Later, I discovered his stand up performances. While shopping in a used record store recently, I picked up this release on vinyl. I love it! His skits about the Bible are hysterical, as is his "Fat Albert" routine. And since I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, I found his skit on driving in San Francisco particularly funny. "They make Lombard Street go straight down, and since they're not satisfied with you killing yourself that way, they put all these twists and curves in there!" I could not even breathe. Another thing I like about Bill Cosby is that he can make you laugh without talking about sex, or using foul language. Anyone in need of a good laugh should pick up this record.

This album was released on the Warner Bros. Seven Arts label in 1969. Those who purchased Cosby's six previous(non-compilation) albums won't need this one because this album contains all previously released material. From Cosby's 1963 debut BILL COSBY IS A VERY FUNNY FELLOW RIGHT! are NOAH:RIGHT!,NOAH:AND THE NEIGHBOR and NOAH:ME AND YOU LORD. Instead of applause or lack of applause at the end of the latter track,we hear the sound of lightning and thunder,which I assume was tape-recorded. From 1964's I STARTED OUT AS A CHILD are STREET FOOTBALL and THE WATER BOTTLE. Both tracks are each about a minute long. From 1965's WHY IS THERE AIR? are BABIES(entitled BABY on WITA) and DRIVING IN SAN FRANSISCO. By the way,an edited version of THE LONE RANGER from ISOASC is on this compilation. I'd rather hear the three minute five second version from ISOASC. From REVENGE,one of my all-time favorites are the title track,OLD WEIRD HAROLD and FAT ALBERT. Respectively,the latter two tracks were listed as 9TH STREET BRIDGE and BUCK BUCK on REVENGE. From TO RUSSELL MY BROTHER WHOM I SLEPT WITH is THE APPLE,which unnessecarily reappeared on this album's sequel,MORE OF THE BEST OF BILL COSBY. The Germantown,Pennsylvania native remains one of the world's best-loved comedians today. Recording locations for the tracks include The Bitter End in New York City,Mr. Kelly's in Chicago and Harrah's in Lake Tahoe,Nevada..

I rarely buy comedy albums, in fact I hadn't bought a comedy album since the Firesign Theater when I was in college. The problem is that you hear the routine once and the album never gets back onto your turntable. But I had such fond memories of hearing Bill Cosby's albums at friend's houses and almost peeing my pants from laughing so hard, I had to make an exception. Whether he's talking about his childhood (Old Weird Harold, Buck Buck) or adding details left out of the Bible (Noah--my personal favorite), the man is a genius. And he does it without profanity! These are some of Cosby's funniest bits. Kudos to Rhino for reissuing this 1969 album. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This vintage Cosby brought me back to my youth.This is material that the whole family can enjoy." Noah" is great stuff. Love the Fat Albert stories.

One of the tests of a comedy routine or a comedian's delivery to determine its rating is whether or not it brings a wide smile or a chuckle from you; even if you've heard or seen it a hundred times.

I must've heard the entire LP (I own it on vinyl)hundreds of times, and yet, every time is as if I am listening for the first time. I can't help but laugh, hearing the conversation of Noah with God, or condescending with Junior Barnes since winter with hate in mind for a glorious summer vengeance. This CD is a must for any aspiring comedian or for any person with a sense of humor. A great record!

One of the happiest memories I have from my childhood, was when the whole family was still together, we just moved into a new house with a brand new Montgomery & Ward 8-track player with a record player on top. In the evenings, we would play our "The Best of Bill Cosby" record and laugh like we were insane. Comedy is much different now... still funny... some VERY funny, but nothing seems as funny as what I remember from that record about playing buck-buck, stories of Old Wierd Harold, etc... After decades of not having that record, I found it online and bought it for my mother. We played it and it and for just a litle while we were all back in the late 70's / early 80's laughing like we were insane, even though we already knew every word before he even said it. Good times.

I first heard this years ago and never forgot the conversation between Noah and God. This is a must have for Cosby fans!!!

I remember hearing this album back when I was young. 30 years later it is still hilarious and my children love it. Good clean humor, which is is short supply these days.

This compilation represents some of the finest comedic works ever. If you are a Bill Cosby fan but your expsoure to him begins and ends with The Cosby Show, then you owe it to yourself to buy a copy and behold true genius. Gather around the whole family, from youngest to eldest, and be prepared to laugh as you never have before.

As a long-time Bill Cosby fan, I was sure my family would enjoy this cd, which they did. Although (IMHO) it wasn't the "Best" of his works, it was sufficient enough to persuade my teens that they wanted to see Bill Cosby perform at Lincoln Center next month. The downside was not having visuals, since so much of his humor is communicated via his facial expressions. Overall, a fun listen for the family while riding in the car.