Ultimate Collection [Import]

Fats Waller | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 18, 1998)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Castle/Pulse
• ASIN: B0000088QF
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,369,325 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. When Somebody Thinks You'

2. I'm On A See Saw

3. Georgia Rockin' Chair

4. Sweet Sue

5. Rhythm And Romance

6. Somebody Stole My Gal

7. Twelfth Street Rag

8. There'll Be Some Changes

9. My Very Good Friend

10. Milkman

11. It's A Sin To Tell A Lie

12. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby

13. Until The Real Thing Come

14. Bye Bye Baby

15. There Goes My Attraction

16. S'posin'

17. Copper Coloured Gal

18. Why Do I Lie To Myself Ab

19. Please Keep Me In Your Dr

20. One In A Million

See all 50 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fats Haw Haw, January 27, 2007

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This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

The one thing Fats Waller was most renowned for was probably his weakest ability-- his so-called singing. On all too many records, Waller replaced vocalizing with calculated buffonery. This may be fine for a song or two, but when listening to a dozen or more such examples, the intended humor simply falls flat. Thus, the best tracks on FATS WALLER * THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION are the four solo piano works that allow Waller's musical talents to shine, also his few vocals that have a minimum of clowning.

As for this "ultimate" package-- the CD is definitely far from that. Songs have been noticeably filtered; some loss of tonal subtleties is apparent. Liner notes consist solely of a two-page fan opinion piece/bio-- no personnel, recording dates, song details given. The biggest misstep may be the choice of Waller's organ recording of "Ain't Misbehavin'." There are several other waxings of this signature tune that are far superior.

On the positive side-- included here are many of Waller's most popular records, so if you're looking for a gathering of essential Fats Waller tunes at a fair price, you won't be disappointed with this PRISM LEISURE album. (3½ stars)

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