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Quincy Jones - Greatest Hits

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This CD represents the artist at his finest. The "Sanford and Son" theme is a real treat, and "Ai No Corrida" is still one of my all-time favorite songs.

Quincy Jones has traveled a long and distinguished route in his business, and his accolades are well-earned. I rate this CD 5 stars for the way it chronicles the evolution of a visionary.

Just for The Sanford&Son Theme alone this is a Winner.that song always Catches my Attention.Quincy Jones is so Versatile.there's Nothing when it comes to Music that he can't do.Just Once is a Great cut with James Ingram Singing Razzamatazz with Patti Austin is Great also.Killer Joe is Beautiful to The Human Ear Drum.Stuff Like That is still Funky.Quincy Jones has So Many Styles&Creates So Much More.Pure Genius By This LEGEND.

"Greatest Hits" is too often given to compilations of songs whose inclusion will probably be disagreement by of listeners, reviewers, or even the record companies releasing the CD's. This album is no different.

Jones' prolific career, spanning several decades, has produced an abundance of songs in several genres, well represented here. From his television work ("Sanford and Son" theme) to his covers of others ("You've Got It Bad, Girl," "What's Goin' On," and "Everything Must Change") to his pop hits ("Ai No Corrida," Just Once," "Stuff Like That,"and "Razzamatazz") to stellar album cuts ("I'm Gonna Miss You in the Morning"), one can see that he has done it all.

Of course, "greatest hits" excludes so many that only a multiple disc set could do the musician justice.

But, this one will have to do for those seeking a "hint" of his greatness.

Running time: 1.3 hours

I think that it's important to realize that while Quincy nay be a nice man, and a smart one, that much of the material 'arranged' by him was done by others, people who weren't looking for fame or popularity. Quincy has always had 'pencils' with him to do the work. I have ghost-written for people such as Henry Mancini and Jerry Fielding and many others, and know that world. His ghost writers would never bring this up. That's the way they are. JD