Robert John - Greatest Hits

Robert John | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 7, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: CURB
• ASIN: B000000D38
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,050 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #14 in Music > Pop > Oldies > Beach Pop

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL SOULFUL VOICE, May 29, 2003

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robert John - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

As far as I know, Robert John had only two hits: a remake of the old classic The Lion Sleeps Tonight in 1972 and the moving Sad Eyes in 1978, but what ageless classics they are! This album also includes a great dance mix of Lion, while his interpretation of Hey There Lonely Girl is graceful and songs like Lonely Eyes and Only Time are likewise soulful and engaging. His distinctive high tenor voice is what sets him apart, and the choice of material is excellent. It-s a pity that such a talented singer weren't more prolific. This album is worth owning on the strength of Sad Eyes and the two versions of Lion (Wimoweh) alone.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Seventies personified, January 26, 2002

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J. Julian "thebigj" (London UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robert John - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

I only have vague memories of Robert John and purchased the album for "The Lion Sleeps To-Night".

There are two versions one a so-called "dance re-mix" and both hold up well to the Tokens "original" version.

The rest of the album is well worth listening to and the vocals are good. Light but enjoyable.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good album, January 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Robert John - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

I'm korean The "sad eyes" is my favorite song.. But I can't buy this album in Korea..... "sad eye" is so good ,the voice is very soft.