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i dig BloodStone alot.the long version of Natural High alone is worth having.that song has so much passion&drive to it.We Go Along Way back is also the Jam.this band also does a good take on Tower Of Power's Classic Your'e Still a Young Man.it fits the BloodStone Style pretty well.

the best ballads group on this planet earth!they sing their hearts out in everything they do!favs are "you're still a young man",i love you for all seasons","tell her","natural high" to name but a few!put them on your stereo system n turn the blue lights down real low!have a soulful evening!j.h.(soul to soul}

Natural High is a Timeless Song.you Feel the Quality of it.Their Vocals are very Soulful.We Go A Long Way Back Used to Be My Jam.The Music&Voices were Tight on this Set.

This CD seems to have all the essential tunes, but from the sound clip samples here, I have to say "Natural High" sounds like a redo to me. If you want the true original version of this song, look for the vinyl LP on the London label from 1972.
Otherwise check out Rhino's "The Very Best of Bloodstone" CD, where you'll hear the original (though cut by a only a few seconds) recording.

That song is a classic and arguably the best on this album. There are other good songs here. However, I think if Bloodstone had stuck with their strong suit...the fabulous falsetto voice as the primary lead...they would have been far more popular. They didn't have an Eddie Kendricks AND a David Ruffin...just an Eddie...and he's at his best on Natural High. I don't mind switching off the lead from time to time like most 70's groups did, but Bloodstone didn't use their trump enough. Look at the O'Jays...they went with Eddie Levert most of the time and the Dramatics went with Ron Banks...The Delfonics went with William Hart, The Whispers went with the twins...and all of those groups were far more successful, and all still around today. When you say Bloodstone, most people think of Natural High, and that's it. Why? Because of that killer voice of a guy whose name we don't even know.

This is definitely the best Bloodstone Greatest Hits CD of the 3 available here...In addition to top hits like 'Natural High', 'Never Let You Go' it contains the famous hits 'You're Still A Young Man', 'Night Flight' and 'Mary'! Be sure to select this one and enjoy the great funk/soul music of Bloodstone! The 4 stars (and not 5) are because 'Oh Honey' (one of my favorite -and must have- soul ballads) should also be in the CD!

When I first bought this cd, I was disappointed because the songs were remakes, however, on further listening, this is actually a great cd! One great aspect of this release is that REAL instruments are used! Bloodstone also still have the voices. I would greatly recommend this cd for some old-school soul (and no drum machines!)

I bought this CD for my parents. One of the songs we played for their 40th wedding anniversary celebration! Some of the younger guests really got a kick out of listening to the songs. Great CD! Received it in great condition.