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Classics IV - Greatest Hits (10 Best Series)

Classics IV
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 1, 1995)
  • Original Release Date: 1992
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI Special Products
  • ASIN: B000002TGH
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,175 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Spooky
2. Soul Train
3. Stormy
4. Traces
5. Everyday With You Girl
6. Change of Heart
7. Midnight
8. Funniest Thing
9. Where Did All the Good Times Go
10. Mama's and Papa's

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Which One Should You Buy?, May 15, 2001
By David Wayne (Santee, CA United States) - See all my reviews
There's not really that much I can add to my review of "Very Best Of The Classics IV," that will expand your knowledge of the group. But this disc of Greatest Hits differs slightly from that one, leaving this question: Which one should you buy? Both discs contain 10 songs, so both are woefully inadequate, as being representative of the group. The six songs in common ("Spooky" "Soul Train" "Traces" "Everyday With You Girl" "Stormy" "Change Of Heart") are definitely the group's best hits. This collection was compiled long after Classics IV broke up, and has their hits from 1969-70 ("Midnight" "The Funniest Thing" "Where Did All The Good Times Go") and a title cut from one of their albums ("Mama's And Papa's"). I personally favor the other tracks on Very Best ("Sunny" "Mary, Mary Row Your Boat" "24 Hours Of Loneliness" "Something I'll Remember"). Totally missing from both sets are "Waves" and "Strange Changes," as well as the group's last big hit, "What Am I Crying For," which was recorded after changing labels from Imperial/Liberty to the MGM/South brand. Price is also a consideration. Greatest Hits is 5 bucks cheaper than Very Best. So, which one should you buy? I bought Very Best first, and I recommend you do the same. Sometimes album cuts are better than songs that get released, and I feel with Classics IV, that was the case. But if you can afford it, buy both. You'd then have all 14 songs that are currently available by this under-rated group.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classics IV, June 17, 2000
This 'Best Of...' cd is alot better than the other one offered. Better song selection plus a longer running time help give it 5 stars. We still need to see an Anthology of all the Classic IV's hits. There's so many that you just don't hear on the radio anymore and it's a shame.
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3.0 out of 5 stars One track... but what a track!, February 6, 2002
By nicjaytee (London) - See all my reviews
Although a couple of its members went on to much better things with the Atlanta Rhythm Section, most of Classics IV's late 60's music falls squarely into the "not really worth the effort" drawer. But... in amongst their catalogue of distinctly MOR white soul there is one quite brilliant track: "Spooky". Featuring a ridiculously catchy organ riff, beautifully atmospheric vocals, a wonderfully gutsy sax break and a chugging bass line that sounds as though it was recorded in the studio's broom cupboard it was, and still is, instantly unforgettable. Straight to No 1 in the USA and lost without trace in the UK it was voted by Brian Wilson no less as the best single ever made in UK's "Mojo" magazine several years ago (modesty itself as he actually holds the title with "Good Vibrations") and fully justifies the cost of this album on its own. Alternatively, hunt it down on one of several 60's compilations. Either way, you won't regret it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars underrated
This band gets a bad rap. Tell your fellow King Crimson or Magma fans that you like to listen to "Stormy" or "Spooky" every now and again, and they are red in the face, laughing... Read more
Published 21 days ago by William R. Nicholas

5.0 out of 5 stars Great moody and reflective music from The Classics IV
All great songs for me personally, because they were the first rock sax solos I transcribed and played in high school (Touch Me, being the greatest). Read more
Published 9 months ago by Patrick Nava

5.0 out of 5 stars Classics IV (Greatest Hits)
I am also a fan of 60's music, as that is my 2nd favorite decade for music (especially the last half). Read more
Published 12 months ago by David T. Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Just plain old great songwriting!
Compared to todays sampling non creative artist this brings back memories of great songwriting and playing. I really enjoy this CD. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Michael A. Mcmahan

4.0 out of 5 stars The perfect sample !!!
I think this CD is a rare specimen that contains practically all the best songs produced and interpreted by this group, The Classics IV. Read more
Published on January 28, 2007 by Marc Sheller

4.0 out of 5 stars Great 60's Music
I bought this CD to fill in my collection with some favorite 60's tunes. "Spooky" is their best song and very pleasant to listen to now and then. Read more
Published on November 14, 2006 by Mr. Natural

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Finding this CD was great! I remenber the songs and now, I can play The Classics IV over and over again!
Published on August 18, 2006 by Henry N. Schowalter

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