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The Greatest Hits Of Tommy James & The Shondells

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I am a big fan of Tommy James and the Shondells. Several of their songs were hits when I was listening to AM radio in the 1960's. Among their most memorable songs are "Crystal Blue Persuasion," "Crimson and Clover," "Hanky Panky," "Mony Mony" and "Sweet Cherry Wine." What could be better than having the eleven songs in this compilation for your collection? Well, how about having the originals?

It turns out that this compilation is exactly what it advertises in the small print. This compilation is a "...collection of new studio recordings, live tracks, and re-recordings of some of their greatest hits..." In plain English, these recordings are not the originals.

I strongly recommend either "Anthology," which contains 27 tracks, or "The Very Best of Tommy James and the Shondells," which contains 16 tracks, and which are the original single releases. I prefer the former, but the latter collection has most of their hits. I do not recommend this collection except to someone who is a completist and wants every release by Tommy James and the Shondells.

The title of this CD or the cover of this CD should have indicated more readily that the songs on the CD were not the original versions. Those people seeking the originals are going to be disappointed, and may feel a little like they were subjected to a "bait and switch" scam. I think this collection is weak enough that there is no way that it will be "...destined to be a fan-pleaser for years to come."

Good luck!

I'm normally good about reading customer reviews, but I somehow missed this one. I knew something was up the first time I listened to this, and questioned that these were the same versions I heard on the radio...now I know this is not true, and I have to pursue a different, legit compiliation. Too bad, because these songs are fantastic and the backing tracks really rocked and took them to another level...just not on here. Admirable knockoffs but not the real thing. The vocals were the clear givaway: none of the power and desperation of the originals. STEER CLEAR!!!

Warning to radio listeners and fans of TJ & S from the
60s: This collection is not the original or familiar "hits" that you heard on the radio. If you desire to hear these, you
will be more satisfied with another collection. On a positive
note, if you are a collector, this is another version of the group's greatest hits.

Tommy James And The Shondells is a good group but not this album. I've got this album and Best of Tommy James And the Shondells. All tracks are all remakes and not originals. Purchasing one from Rhino Records will all have originals, if you're looking for original masters, purchase a Tommy James And The Shondells album by Rhino Records.

The songs were good, but the re-recording was not done very well. Should have spent more bucks for the remastered original recordings.

This has a lot of great songs from the 60's the T.J.'s and the Shondells had a great beat, great to listen to. My husband I Like the oldies and when they play we ask where the other was when we heard it. Great memories and great music.

old, great songs that were worn out on my records. good price fast shipping same good shopping experience.

I have been looking for the right present for my husband and I found this one. He grew up listening to this and when he pulled it out of the bag he was so excited. Even our son who is 5 years old loves the music.