The Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

Steve Lawrence, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 8, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Gl Music Co.
• ASIN: B0000CA0UO
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,339 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. If He Walked into My Life

2. Go Away Little Girl

3. Through the Years

4. What Did I Have That I Don't Have?

5. Portrait of My Love

6. That's What Friends Are For

7. Blame It on the Bossa Nova

8. More

9. Hallelujah

10. Tonight I'll Say a Prayer

11. A Room Without Windows

12. Sunrise, Sunset

13. What Bi Did for Love

14. I Gotta Be Me

15. True Love

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful tease!, July 7, 2004

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Jim Holtz (Madison, Wi United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

A teasing little appetizer that is far from giving good music listeners enough of Eydie & Steve. Eydie's solos are more classic than Steve's top 10sh material. Still, both are great together & apart. Any cd with Eydie belting out If He Walked Into My Life & What Did I Have could only be great! The best duet, Sunrise Suunset, is another reason to buy this. I recommend buying so much more of S&E than this one cd has to offer. Still, it's a good beginning!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Compilation of Steve and Eydie!, July 1, 2005

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Beth Fox "Beth A. Fox" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

I have always enjoyed Steve and Eydie, but after some time had forgotten just how great they are. This compilation is a real joy. It provides most of their hits and some of their best work. Eydie's "Blame it on the Bossa Nova" is upbeat and was one of the reasons I bought this compilation. I love "Go Away Little Girl," Steve's biggest solo hit, and his rendition of "I Gotta Be Me." Although "Hallelujah" is not as good as the original Israeli version (by Milk and Honey with Gali Atari), it is still a lovely song. "Sunrise, Sunset," is a great duet. Overall, a great compilation -- a must for all Steve and Eydie fans!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steve and Eydie, January 29, 2007

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

I was at a dance when he caught my eye
Standin' all alone lookin' sad and shy
We began to dance, swaying' to and fro
And soon I knew I'd never let him go

Blame it on the bossa nova with its magic spell
Blame it on the bossa nova that he did so well
Oh, it all began with just one little dance
But then it ended up a big romance
Blame it on the bossa nova
The dance of love

(Now was it the moon?)
No, no, the bossa nova
(Or the stars above?)
No, no, the bossa nova
(Now was it the tune?)
Yeah, yeah, the bossa nova
(The dance of love)

Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme performed flawlessly both as soloists and as a duo; and this CD showcases some of their finest work. Their voices are in top form on this album. Steve and Eydie never sing a superfluous note and they harmonize perfectly. Wow!

The CD starts with Eydie Gorme singing "If He Walked Into My Life" from the musical Mame. Eydie belts this out without failing to express any of the subtler emotions this song generates. Steve Lawrence then continues with his classic "Go Away Little Girl." Steve sings passionately; and you can feel his heart break as he sings to tell the younger girl that they cannot share a love because she is just too young.

Eydie sings "What Did I Have That I Don't Have?" with passion and sensitivity; the lush musical arrangement complements Eydie's voice so well. Steve and Eydie perform together on "That's What Friends Are For" which boasts a beautiful arrangement, too.

Many people will instantly remember "Blame It On The Bossa Nova;" Eydie sings her ballad with both emotion and precision. The musical arrangement with a somewhat Latin beat enhances this song greatly. Steve also performs "I Gotta Be Me," another very famous song with a terrific melody. "Sunrise, Sunset," a passionate ballad, describes the amazement parents experience as they think back and realize that so much time has passed now that their children are full grown.

The CD closes with the very romantic "True Love" sung by Steve and Eydie together. This romantic song provides a strong conclusion to this album and leaves the listener wanting MORE!

The liner notes are sparse. The liner notes give the songs credits but no essay. There are no lyrics in the liner notes but do not worry; Steve and Eydie sing so clearly that you'll never be left guessing what they sang!

Steve and Eydie fans will be delighted with this CD; the album is worth every penny of the higher price for this CD. People who enjoy classic pop vocals will also love this album.