Oldies But Goodies 4

Oldies But Goodies (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Original Sound
• ASIN: B0000034IT
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,955 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #93 in Music > Pop > Oldies > Girl Groups

Track Listings

1. American Pie

2. Proud Mary

3. Do Wah Diddy Diddy

4. Rock this Town

5. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On

6. Peggy Sue

7. Come on Let's Go

8. Chantilly Lace

9. Bird Dog

10. Blue Suede Shoes

11. Love is Strange

12. Silhouttes

13. Soldier Boy

14. I'm so lonesome I could Cry

Editorial Reviews

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Genre: Popular Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 1-JAN-2002

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars oldies sweeter than wine..., June 11, 2008

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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: Oldies But Goodies 4 (Audio CD)

Oldies But Goodies, Vol. 4 is a solid installment in this fifteen CD series of great hits from back in the day! These hits really made the airwaves sizzle and they remains great music today. The sound quality is really rather good; and the artwork is nicely done.

Creedence Clearwater Revival kicks off the CD with their fantastic tune entitled "Proud Mary." "Proud Mary" has a rock and roll beat that seems mixed with a touch a folk rock and maybe even a dash of country for good measure. Creedence Clearwater Revival sings and plays this tune so well that it makes an instantly recognizable tune and a highlight of this album. Buddy Holly sings "Peggy Sue;" this early rock and roll song showcases Buddy's fine voice and he aces this seemingly effortlessly. Of course, we know that it really isn't so easy--but Buddy's great talent allows him to make it appear easy. The Shirelles also do a magnificent job on "Soldier Boy;" "Soldier Boy" has a fine rhythm and the percussion marks the beat well. The Shirelles were one of the finest girl groups of the `60s and just one listen proves it.

The Turtles do a fine job on "It Ain't Me Babe;" this tune sounds a bit like something The Rolling Stones would have produced but make no mistake about it--The Turtles make it their own and it all holds its own very well. "Harper Valley P.T.A." by Jeannie C. Riley is a huge favorite of mine; Jeannie sings this with her heart and soul and I really like "Harper Valley P.T.A." Carl Perkins also sing and plays "Blue Suede Shoes" with a great early rock and roll beat that is impossible not to like--hooray for Carl Perkins!

The Big Bopper performs "Chantilly Lace" with lots of feelings; the music that goes with his lyrics really fits in well for this number. "Chantilly Lace" is a very pretty melody and the fast tempo makes it good for dancing, too. "Chantilly Lace" is definitely a highlight of this CD. In addition, The Rays do "Silhouettes" with a great deal of passion and sensitivity; The Rays sing this torch song with panache and I'm very impressed. B.J. Thomas also delivers "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" with lots of feeling and all his heart. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is a sweet melody even though the song is not about a happy situation. I always enjoy hearing B.J. Thomas singing "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."

The Jive Five do "My True Story" very well; and they mix a light rock beat with doo wop to make this number special; and listen for "Come On Let's Go" by Richie Valens. The album also ends well with Sandy Nelson performing "Teen Beat."

Oldies But Goodies, Vol. 4 has a lot to like if you're a fan of the oldies; and this makes a great CD for people who enjoy early rock and roll, too.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only way to get "Silhouettes" by the Rays anywhere!, March 3, 2000

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David Gates (Muskogee, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oldies But Goodies 4 (Audio CD)

The Rays original version of "Silhouettes" (A bona-fide must-own doo-wop classic) can't be found anywhere else. (I tried!) Even the boys at Rhino can't seem to license the master. Too bad, because the sound on this CD is definitely original, meaning most of these tracks just beg to be remastered. As for the rest of the tracks, seven of them are songs you probably already own a better-sounding copy of. Harder-to-find stuff includes "Harper Valley PTA", "Teenage Prayer", "The Big Hurt", and "Teen Beat". I give it a green light for collectors, but if "Silhouettes" is ever released from legal captivity in a better form, this disc is obselete.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best CD's in this series., May 8, 2000

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"oldtimerocker" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oldies But Goodies 4 (Audio CD)

This CD contains a nice variety of oldies. Everybody knows CCR, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and the other big names. The true find on this disc is "Silhouettes" by the Rays. It runs circles around the version by Herman's Hermits. Mickey and Sylvia's "Love Is Strange" is also good. Along with the Turtles and the addictive "Teen Beat" by Sandy Nelson makes this a top notch collection.