Greatest Golden Hits

Happenings | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Wounded Bird Records
• ASIN: B00005B56W
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,113 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I Got Rhythm

2. Sealed With A Kiss

3. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

4. Go Away Little Girl

5. Tea For Two

6. Randy

7. See You In September

8. Girl On A Swing

9. Goodnight My Love

10. My Mammy

11. Why Do Fools Fall In Love

12. Music Music Music

13. You're In A Bad Way Baby

14. Girls On The Go

15. Crazy Rhythm

16. He Thinks He's A Hero

Editorial Reviews

The Happenings were a four man vocal group, reminiscent of the Four Seasons. In the sixties they had two hits that reached #3 on the Billboard charts, 'See You In September' & 'I Got Rhythm'. Also included in this collection are 'Go Away Little Girl', reaching #12 and 'My Mammy', reaching #13. This Greatest Golden Hits collection features 16 tracks, including all their hits. Standard jewel case. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's about time!, May 30, 2001

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This review is from: Greatest Golden Hits (Audio CD)

Yes, finally - a Happenings compilation! I was one of those who bought the import CD which was horribly remastered and sounded like it was recorded from a transistor radio. This CD is, by far, superior in both song selection and sound quality. However, it is still missing some wonderful Happenings songs that were both key LP tracks and 45 single releases. (That is why this CD gets only 4 instead of 5 stars - otherwise, a good purchase) Most of the memorable Happenings songs are here and sound better than ever. I was just disappointed that some of their recordings on the Jubilee record label were not included - mainly their 45 release of the Rock Opera "Hair" classic: "Where Do I Go/Be-In (Medley)." Omitting that 45 tune from their 1969 LP "Piece Of Mind" was a serious flaw. Other latter recordings should have also been included on this release such as tracks from their BT Puppy Records LP "Psycle." Perhaps Rhino will get on the stick and release their LPs in their entirety. If you remember and like the music of The Happenings, though, this is a good starter collection until the rest of their music is released on CD.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a Happenings' best of that is worth while buying, April 30, 2001

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S. Paradoa (Miami, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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It finally is available domestically. Wounded Bird Records (out of New York) has released this set, including all the chart singles on the B.T. Puppy label plus a couple of choice b-sides and album cuts. The Happenings were a terrific mid '60s vocal group out of New Jersey that scored big with their versions of "See You in September," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," "Why Do Fools Fall In Love," "I Got Rhythm" and "Go Away Little Girl." We even get treated to a couple of originals written by members of the group, like "Girl On A Swing" (a hit for Gerry & the Pacemamkers in '66). Thanks to the folks at Rhino for manufacturing and licensing this material. The sound is alot better than those imports that were previously released. It was worth the wait. Order this one now before it's no longer in print.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good except for some tracks, March 22, 2006

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C. Nelson "Cndrla" (Provo, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greatest Golden Hits (Audio CD)

I love the songs, I had an 8-track a million years ago. The only thing wrong with the CD is that on some tracks you can't hear the vocals, or some of the instruments can't be heard. It seems the sounds aren't equal. I don't know anything about the conversion to CD, but it lost quite a bit in the translation. I have seen this alot though in some of the older music. Still love the songs, though.