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Track Listings
| 1. Spooky |
| 2. Soul Train |
| 3. Stormy |
| 4. Traces |
| 5. Everyday With You Girl |
| 6. Change Of Heart |
| 7. Midnight |
| 8. The Funniest Thing |
| 9. Where Did All The Good Times Go |
| 10. Mama's And Papa's |
Editorial Reviews
Includes Spooky; Stormy; Traces; San Franciscan Nights; All Night Long; Shake , and more.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There's not really that much I can add to my review of "Very Best Of The Classics IV," that will expand your knowledge of the group. But this disc of Greatest Hits differs slightly from that one, leaving this question: Which one should you buy? Both discs contain 10 songs, so both are woefully inadequate, as being representative of the group. The six songs in common ("Spooky" "Soul Train" "Traces" "Everyday With You Girl" "Stormy" "Change Of Heart") are definitely the group's best hits. This collection was compiled long after Classics IV broke up, and has their hits from 1969-70 ("Midnight" "The Funniest Thing" "Where Did All The Good Times Go") and a title cut from one of their albums ("Mama's And Papa's"). I personally favor the other tracks on Very Best ("Sunny" "Mary, Mary Row Your Boat" "24 Hours Of Loneliness" "Something I'll Remember"). Totally missing from both sets are "Waves" and "Strange Changes," as well as the group's last big hit, "What Am I Crying For," which was recorded after changing labels from Imperial/Liberty to the MGM/South brand. Price is also a consideration. Greatest Hits is 5 bucks cheaper than Very Best. So, which one should you buy? I bought Very Best first, and I recommend you do the same. Sometimes album cuts are better than songs that get released, and I feel with Classics IV, that was the case. But if you can afford it, buy both. You'd then have all 14 songs that are currently available by this under-rated group.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By jmstrawn
Format:Audio CD
This 'Best Of...' cd is alot better than the other one offered. Better song selection plus a longer running time help give it 5 stars. We still need to see an Anthology of all the Classic IV's hits. There's so many that you just don't hear on the radio anymore and it's a shame.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By nicjaytee
Format:Audio CD
Although a couple of its members went on to much better things with the Atlanta Rhythm Section, most of Classics IV's late 60's music falls squarely into the "not really worth the effort" drawer. But... in amongst their catalogue of distinctly MOR white soul there is one quite brilliant track: "Spooky". Featuring a ridiculously catchy organ riff, beautifully atmospheric vocals, a wonderfully gutsy sax break and a chugging bass line that sounds as though it was recorded in the studio's broom cupboard it was, and still is, instantly unforgettable. Straight to No 1 in the USA and lost without trace in the UK it was voted by Brian Wilson no less as the best single ever made in UK's "Mojo" magazine several years ago (modesty itself as he actually holds the title with "Good Vibrations") and fully justifies the cost of this album on its own. Alternatively, hunt it down on one of several 60's compilations. Either way, you won't regret it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
CD of Classics IV
It's been a long time since I first liked their music. It's good to have a collection on CD by this group.
Published 14 hours ago by John J. Cranmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
just what i wanted
they were one of a kind when i was growing up and they remain that way. this has always been a good collection of their work. this is my third copy of it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by alan h.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the Classics IV
This takes me back to my teens! really fun, so if you like the Classic IV this has all the big hits -
Published 5 months ago by Susan Shackelford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Original classic
The songs were as originally recorded as when I heard them for the very first time. They sure brought back those memories. I still preferred the Best Of cd for the better sound.
Published 12 months ago by Stormy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
I got this for my brother and he loved it, more than he expected. It really stirred some wonderful memories.
Published 12 months ago by LadyAna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fine armonies and glamour!
A unique vocal group showing their artistic craft and musicianship at the highest level you could ask for. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mehaudy S. Roberto
5.0 out of 5 stars
classics iv greatest hits purchased at amazon.com
I love all the songs on this CD. They're rarely heard on the radio anymore, so now I can enjoy the music in my car.
Published 16 months ago by LUCY FAN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Was a gift
I bougt this as a gift, they loved it. Well, it's what they wanted, but this cd was better than the other one that was like it, the best of.
Published 17 months ago by good cd, slow shipping
5.0 out of 5 stars
ANOTHER GREAT CD FROM THE CLASSICS IV
This was a great "album" when it came out on vinyl. Now it's even better as an audio CD. Brings back lots of memories of the "good old days."
Published 20 months ago by Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars
Let's walk down memory lane
I purchased this CD because it contained some of the great songs we listed to when I was in high school. There is not a bad track on the entire album! Love it, love it.
Published on April 1, 2011 by PattiW
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