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Single Girl: Very Best of Mgm Years

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Sandy Posey has not been well served by the CD market with so few of her MGM, Columbia, and subsequent recordings available. At a time when lesser artists have double and tripple disc anthologies, this expanded version of the American Collectables disc is still a far cry from comprehensive. A new Raven Records (Australia)compilation should add a few more pieces to the puzzle, but a more thorough American set would surely be appropriate and welcome. The sound here is reasonable, although not spectacular, and mostly stereo (as another reviewer noted). The insert information is useful although not particularly detailed. All of the big MGM hits are here, along with some fine album cuts. It still leaves room for much more.

Sandy had one big international hit, Single girl, and a few other hits in America, including Born a woman, What a woman in love won't do and I take it back. Later singles failed to make any impact in America or anywhere else. Yet, Sandy should not be overlooked. Among the other songs that she recorded were Shattered (used as a B-side) and Sunglasses (just an album track. Either of these would have made excellent singles and comedienne Tracey Ullman covered both of them in the early eighties. All these tracks, including the failed A-side singles, are included on this wonderful compilation.

Among the other tracks are covers of Satin pillows (Bobby Vinton), Just out of reach (Solomon Burke), Here comes my baby (Dottie West), I'm your puppet (James and Bobby Purify), Don't touch me (Jeannie Seely), Come softly to me (Fleetwoods) and Will you love me tomorrow (Shirelles).

Sandy's voice, like her music, was somewhere in the middle ground between country, pop and soul. Perhaps that was the problem - maybe people couldn't decide what type of singer Sandy really was. As somebody who likes all those forms of music, I don't really care - Sandy made brilliant music, and that's enough for me.

This is just a brilliant collection of songs that are so infectious that you'll be singing along to them very soon.

She has a vulnerable singing voice, which sounds just perfect for these songs. Each one is a gem, but I particularly like "I Take It Back", "Satin Pillows" and "Sunglasses", as well as the title track. However, it is a collection which does not have a track which is anything less than wonderful. The recordings seem so simply put together, with an unfussy production, lovely backing singing and gently played music.

She is, I think, a star - but sadly under-rated.

Sandy Posey's MGM recordings - her pop music period compiled on a domestic release a few years back, get better treatment in this British collection from RPM Records. Though sounding very much the country singer, Posey had a number of her songs penetrate the pop charts in the mid-60's before going on sabbatical, later returning to music with strictly country hits.

This collection covers her 1966-1968 recordings and includes her five top-100 pop charting hits headed up by her signature "Born A Woman". Among the remaining tunes on this generous 23-track disc are b-sides, failed singles and album cuts.

The sound quality is good overall with most tracks in stereo, leaving only 4 and 15 in mono. A minor faux pas made it to the back cover where the tracks indicated as being mono are not, in fact, so. The flopover liner notes booklet contains a fairly comprehensive bio with pics and some illustrations.

For its intent, a well executed package that, though somewhat pricier than the domestic piece, is preferable especially for the fan wanting a bit deeper mining of Posey's musical output for MGM.

Big Sandy Posey fan in the 60's and tickled as all get out to have my long lost albums back again.

I enjoyed the CD and was happy with it as it was in excellent condition. The service was fast. This CD is not available where I live. It really adds to my collection and I enjoy listening to the CD.

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This CD is awesome, if you like Sandy Posey. My husband and I bought this only being familiar with 3 songs. We purchased this CD only a few weeks ago and have listened to it many times over. We have agreed there are only about 3 songs we do not care for. She has a fabulous voice and this is one we will never tire of. 4 stars here!!!!

First purchased mid 60's on LP in Germany HM Forces,excellent then as now,my favourites single girl,sunglasses,and come softly to me.

This is a great cd. Sandy Posey was around when I was younger and her music was great then and is still a joy to listen to. I searched all over trying to find a cd by her and I was so glad to find it on Amazon.

Of good quality sold at a fare price the Sandy Posey cd is simply the best singer in the world,what a fantastic voice and backing music I have been listening to Sandy now for almost forty years and their is simply no one better will certainly buy more of this from amazon.