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4.0 out of 5 stars
Near perfect pop!, November 9, 1999
This review is from: Very Best of Jason Donovan (Audio CD)
In the late eighties and earlie nineties, Stock Aitken Waterman were hugely successful producers of the most perfect pop-music gems. Their roster of artists included Bananarama, Rick Astley, Dead or Alive, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan. This was a major phenomenon that was greatly overlooked in the United States.
This collection is the most comprehensive collection of Jason's work with SAW. It's better than the greatest hits, too, as it includes all but one of his b-sides, which, up until now, were only available on out-of-print singles.
After leaving the stable of artists at SAW, Jason's pop music career took a major nosedive and he has not released anything new since 1993 (although he has appeared on a couple of UK cast recordings). But it doesn't matter as this is the only album of his that you will ever need.
His post SAW work is bland and tepid without the fun and freedom of the music represented here.
Years from now Stock Aitken Waterman will be heralded for their fun-filled perfect pop music and people will remember Jason Donovan. He and Kylie ruled the British charts from '89 - '91.
Highlights include "Too Many Broken Hearts", "Wrap My Arms Around You", "Especially For You", and "I'm Doing Fine."
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4.0 out of 5 stars
He is one of the best., November 15, 2003
This review is from: Very Best of Jason Donovan (Audio CD)
I love the PWL sound,Mike Stock,Matt Aitken,And Pete Waterman were three of the greatest producers in the world. here is another great artist that they worked with,Jason Donovan is a refresher,cuz,usually,the PWL Three worked mainly with women(Kylie Minogue,Donna Summer,Bananarama,Sinitta,Sonia) But he is breathtaking,My true favorite song on this album is Too may broken hearts.cause there is.
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Excellent Pop Vocals, January 27, 2003
This review is from: Very Best of Jason Donovan (Audio CD)
Jason Donovan is an Outstanding Pop Vocalist and his voice comes from depth of his soul to win hearts of his fans. I heard him and Kylie minogue with this album and he scored on 'Permanent Top' of my collection of Fav Stars. I even possess Jason n Kylie Song videos and his innocense strike the brain's emotional switchboard and you just can't stop loving him. All his songs have great meaning and music. Especially for you is a great Valentine pick, You can depend on me and Nothing Can divide us are touching too. Too many broken hearts...too many dreams could be broken in two is comforting and building up hopes. Sealed with a kiss in Jason's voice is oh so lively promising to send love to his fans too, I guess. Sure Pick, Thats Jason Donovan for Valentine.
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