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For those who don't know, Valorie Jones, the youngest of the Jones Girls passed away on Dec. 2. She was 45. But luckily, her contributions to her group's music will live on. This collection is wonderful, highlighting some of the most sophisticated girl group records ever made. The harmonies are tight, the instrumentation is on point. "You Gonna Make me Love Somebody Else" is funky burner, while the dramatic "Children of the Night" and "Nights Over Egypt" show their versatility. Their voices sound excellent placed into any context and this collection showcases a group with infinte talent,grace and beauty. They were a class act, no doubt. So here's to Valorie, may she rest in peace...

Next to The Emotions and En Vogue, The Jones Girls are R&B's greatest vocal group. Their harmonies are so rich and immaculate that you can't help but fall in love with these women. Before Xscape (another fine R&B act) re-made their hit, WHO CAN I RUN TO?, I didn't even know this group ever existed, but thank the LORD I finally found them, 'cause my music library is that much greater for it. It's funny, once that song was a hit for a then-current group, oldies stations dusted off old Jones Girls records and began playing their tunes again (most notably, YOU'RE GONNA MAKE ME LOVE SOMEBODY ELSE, DANCE TURNED INTO A ROMANCE and the aforementioned, WHO CAN I RUN TO?), but there's so much more to their repertoire that not experienceing all their work firsthand feels like a shortchange.

Thank you Jones Girls for being the incredible vocalists that you are. Your work is timeless and will live on forever. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I must say after listening to this collection of songs, one sees where groups of the 80s and 90s got their major inspiration from. This Jones Girls compilation showcases their hits from "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else" to "Nights Over Egypt."

Listening to these recordings displays some of the most talented ladies to ever record for Philly International. It also showcases the many talented songwriters of that time. Listening to "I Just Love The Man" is Gamble and Huff at their very best.

This CD is a must have for those who are fans of 90s groups like SWV, EnVogue, and Xscape.

I USE TO LISTEN TO THE JONES GIRLS BACK IN THE 80'S WHEN THEY WERE HOT.TODAY I AM A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN,AND I STILL LISTEN TO THE JONES GIRLS.I JUST PURCHASED THE JONES GIRLS CD,THE BEST OF THE JONES GIRLS,AND LISTENING TO THEM ONCE AGAIN HAVE BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES AND COMFORT TO MY SOUL.THEY SING LIKE BIRDS,THEIR VOICES SOUND LIKE INSTRUMENTS.I CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF THEM.WE JUST DON'T HAVE SINGERS LIKE THEM TODAY.ANYONE THAT LOVES MUSIC LIKE I DO,AND YOU HAVE NOT LISTENED TO ANY OF THE JONES GIRLS MUSIC.MY ADVISE TO YOU IS,"DO NOT LET LIFE PASS YOU BY WITHOUT HEARING REAL SINGING,PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE GET THIS CD,IT IS A MUST BUY!THIS MAY BE JUST MY OPINION,BUT,I WILL LISTEN TO THE JONES GIRLS UNTIL THE GOOD LORD CALL ME HOME...BECAUSE HEARING THEM,MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I'M IN HEAVEN ALREADY.

Great collection. Let's not forget they were already creating a buzz being the background vocals for Linda Clifford ("If all my friends could see me now", "Runaway Love" and other disco-funk tracks). They are timeless like MFSB, the orchestra that played behind them. Bravo on this Philly-soul collection.

What happened to "You can't have my love" and other gems from previous recordings?

Anyway it is still a must have in your R&B collection. The Jones Girls were and still is one of the tightest vocalists I have every heard.

Buy it, you won't regret it, Trust Me!!!!!!!

What every happened to these wonderful sisters?
This cd was on my wish list. I especially like "Nights over Egypt" and "Dance Turned in to Romance." Reminds me of the times that I was listening to WBLS as a child and young teen.
This CD is sure to bring back a host of memories. These sisters can "SANG!"

This collection helps to complete my collection. The Jones Girls had their time and i've captured it.

ONLY THE HARDCORE WILL NOT APPRECIATE THIS ALBUM!
I truly recommend this album!!! These girls sang great!!! There are plenty of peple who can sing but few who can sing as a group. The Jones Girls sang with almost one voice.... from "make me love somebody else" to "We are a melody." Their voices made me listen to the lyrics and appreciate their contribution to music.

Their sucesses were mostly on the urban R&B charts, but The Jones Girls were one of PIR's best acts. These girls cold really sing and their "At Peace With Woman" and "Get As Much Love As You Can" albums were among the best of their time. This CD has alltheir big hits as well as Shirley's #1 1986 solo hit "Do You Get Enough Love?".