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Original Sinner: The Very Best of the MGM Recordings

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If you're going to get one collection of Lou Christie's, then this is probably the one you should get. Though it only highlights his recordings at MGM, there are so many memorable tracks on here, that even the casual fan, should not be without it. RPM has put together a really nice collection, and the sound quality and booklet, are superb.

Among the tracks here, are the mega-hit "Lightnin' Strikes", its excellent and controversial follow-up, "Rhapsody in the Rain" (in two versions), and the sublime, Jack Nitzsche-produced, "If My Car Could Only Talk". There are also some wonderful gems that you can't find on most other Lou CDs, that are must-haves: the wonderful "Baby, We Got to Run Away", the lyrical "Painter", and another Nitzsche-produced track, "Wild Life's in Season". Sound quality is generally excellent, with a nice mix of stereo and mono tracks.

Overall, an excellent package that no real Lou fan should be without.

An essential purchase for the Lou Christie fan. Has both versions of the classic "Rhapsody In The Rain" as well as all of the Herbert/Christie-written material from the MGM period. Excellent sound quality; kicks the Rhino Best Of CD to the curb. Shows that Lou could compose worthwhile album tracks, as well as great singles. "We Gotta Run Away" and "Jungle" are great tracks which can only be found here. Also, "Back Track" and Summer Snow" are excellent; they are entirely different songs from the same titles found on other CDs. The only drawback is that there are 3 versions of the oddball Lita gypsy song, which only Lou fanatics will find interesting.

I like most of the songs on this CD. I especially liked the 2 versions of Rhapsody in the Rain but thought the 3 versions of Lita was too much. I prefer more of Lou and less of his back-up singers. Great voice. Overall a good CD.