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Very Best Of The Impressions, The

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Track Listings

1 Gypsy Woman - By The Impressions & Curtis Mayfield
2 It's All Right (Single Version)
3 Talking About My Baby
4 Keep On Pushing - By Curtis Mayfield
5 You Must Believe Me
6 Amen (Single Version) - By The Impressions & Curtis Mayfield
7 People Get Ready - By Curtis Mayfield
8 Woman's Got Soul
9 We're A Winner
10 Fool for You
11 This Is My Country
12 Choice of Colors (Single Version)
13 Check Out Your Mind
14 Finally Got Myself Together (I'm a Changed Man) [Single Version]
15 Sooner or Later
16 Same Thing It Took

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They are among the classics on this definitive, 16-song-single-disc survey of their landmark tracks, which was compiled with input from Mayfield himself (the collection originally came out in '97, Mayfield passed in '99). Other highlights include their seminal '61 single "Gypsy Woman," "Amen," the #1 hits "It's All Right," and "Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)" and much more

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.96 x 5.59 x 0.59 inches; 3.81 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rhino Records
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2008
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 18, 2008
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Rhino Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0012PJZQ2
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Ronnie Audio Passion
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Representing the Impressions on ABC
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
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    I've bought every Impressions albums between 1963 and 1977. This CD has the best of the Mayfield/Pate productions. Curtis, Fred and Sam showed how to sing Soul music (Gospel background) with any their peers. This CD also shows what the "Chicago Sound" was like at its peak. Its refreshing to hear great albums selections outside of the Jobete catalogue (Motown). As a songwriter, Mayfield makes you think, as well as write some of the most romantic or danceable songs from anyone. If I was to make my own CD or tape (ol' skool), I would have nearly the very same selections on this CD. The Impressions are among the very best - of all times.
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  • The Dude
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Impressions, Indeed!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2010
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    The best thing about Amazon is that you can come across or remember a song or a movie, and immediately go on Amazon and buy it and a very good price. Just like that!
    So it was with the "Best of the Impressions."
    My Brother and Father and I were talking about the best of the 60's and 70's R&B groups, especially those that dealt with relevant social issues in those turgid times.
    Those conversations must begin and end with the Impressions.
    Unlike many older nostalgia groups, this CD made it clear that the Impressions sound just as vibrant, and even more refined and relevant as they did in the days of my youth.
    A bonus was realizing that a big part of the group in their earlier days was the incomparable Jerry Butler, a powerhouse singer who sang love songs with a man's sensitivity.
    I immediately loaded it into Windows media in my computer at work and play it frequently.
    Just the tonic for the dissonance of today's music and declining quality of life!!
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  • Patrick J. Whiteley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2023
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    The used CD I ordered came in perfect condition, and delivery was prompt.
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  • Calvin B. Miles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressions doing their thing, Great soul music, right here.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2015
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    So you wanna know where soul music came from besides James Brown and a short list of others, this is a great place to start. Not exactly, the greatest collection but, you have Jerry Butler, and Curtis Mayfield, heading the musical direction. There are some great songs for singers to learn here. I cut my singing chops here and was glad I did. Again I am not going to tell you which cuts are the best, I'll let your earholes do that for you.
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  • shan wells
    4.0 out of 5 stars cd
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
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    One song that i liked was all instrumental. It was okay.
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  • John. Mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Curtis Mayfield's Genius!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
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    There are very few individuals in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as talented as Curtis Mayfield. His group, The Impressions was just the beginning of his genius. Their melodies, lyrics and soulfulness were Second to None.
    The 'Very Best' CD is sonically superior. Though a few songs were unrecognizable, the familiar ones were unforgettable. RIP
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  • RLN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Memories From Back In The Day!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2011
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    This CD brings back memories when there was real talent out there and when Soul music was a category and everyone had their own particular sound, there were lyrics that actually made since and everything wasn't about sex, but it was about love instead. I love this group and this CD every song on it is a winner, one of my favorites is "Fool for You". I love this CD and highly recommend it to anyone who is a lover of real "Soul" music with a message!
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  • sna4293
    5.0 out of 5 stars This CD Contains Lots of Unreleased Material
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017
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    Great soul music of the 60's. contains lots of unreleased material hard to find elsewhere. for completists only.
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  • Stefy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Forte impression
    Reviewed in France on October 30, 2017
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    Alors voilà, dès le premier morceau, "(Man Oh Man) I Want To Go Back", on est instantanément happé dans une soul super classe, onctueuse et fondante, magique, comme en élévation dans les airs. Avec Curtis Mayfield, c'est pas bien compliqué: tout ce qu'il a pu toucher était, justement, touché par la grâce. L'homme avait réussi le virage des seventies, s'offrant une carrière au diapason de la décennie avec des morceaux plus longs et plus ambitieux et aux plus fortes résonnances sociales. Il ne faudrait pas pour autant ignorer de quelque manière que ce soit ses enregistrements sixties au sein des Impressions. On parle là d'un trio vocal, l'un des meilleurs si ce n'est le meilleur, que la soul ait pu engendrer, capable d'harmonies délicieuses et enchanteresses. Tous les morceaux tournent autour des trois minutes et ce CD en envoie vingt-huit (28 !). Le premier volet était inégalable, recensant les meilleurs morceaux du trio. Et il est vrai que dans les albums originaux des Impressions, il faut délayer un peu, des reprises convenues y font leur trou. Ceci-dit, il y avait encore de quoi faire et ce second CD n'aligne que de l'excellent, voire du génial assez souvent. On parle là d'une soul dantesque, toujours majestueuse, élégante et pleine d'humanité comme rarement. Oui, Curtis, c'est pas compliqué, le gars était la bonté faite homme. Il combattait comme il se doit (et comme peu finalement) pour les droits civiques mais sur le ton du murmure, du chuchotement, ne haussant jamais le ton, d'une douceur impayable car sûr de son bon droit. Les 28 compos de ce CD portent toutes sa marque de fabrique et Mayfield n'était pas manchot dans l'écriture. Reste alors sa voix, toute chaude et tout miel, parfaitement relayée par ses deux compères qui viennent varier les harmonies comme on varie les plaisirs. Ajoutez à cela des arrangements réellement magnifiques qui viennent rehausser le tout. D'une manière encore plus géniale qu'ils laissent les petits licks de guitare si reconnaissables, ultra-sensuels, de Curtis Mayfield s'insinuer là-dedans pour venir titiller l'oreille et délivrer le message bienfaisant du grand homme. Même Hendrix trouvait cela magique, c'est dire. En plus, le son est nickel. Adorable, définitivement. Et hypra-cool comme pas permis. Le premier volume est indispensable, celui-ci pas loin non plus, juste un petit cran en-dessous.
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  • Harald Wieser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Harald Wieser
    Reviewed in Germany on December 16, 2018
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    Super Album
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars realy classy cd
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2020
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    exellent service would use again
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  • S. Lash
    5.0 out of 5 stars So very very good!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2013
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    This wonderful collection of songs takes me back, and is as good today as it was in yesteryear.
    This Very Best CD features songs from between 1969 and 1975, with most having been recorded in the '60's. Most of the '60's songs were written by the late, great Curtis Mayfield.
    The recording quality is rich and deep, and makes for a very good listening experience.
    Examples of some of the songs on this CD are: It's All Right, with it's cool, feel good vibe, Gypsy Woman with it's haunting sound, and the socially-aware, powerfully beautiful, and moving, Choice of Colors and People Get Ready. Those are just four of the sixteen songs on this CD, which I am very glad that I ordered for my music collection.
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  • screamadelicaaa
    5.0 out of 5 stars People Get Ready が聴きたくて。
    Reviewed in Japan on December 13, 2004
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    Primal Screamのボビー･ギレスピーが、
    [Give Out But Don't Give Up]レコーディング直後のインタビュー合間に、
    ホテルの一室で[PeopleGetReady]をギター一本で弾き語りをしていた、
    との記事を読みました。
    僕は無性にこの[People Get Ready]という曲が聴きたくなりました。
    記事にはCurtis Mayfieldの曲とだけ書いてありましたが、
    僕が行き着いたのはこのThe Impressionsのこのベスト盤でした。
    安さと[People Get Ready]に惹かれて買っただけなのに、
    すぐに愛聴盤となりました。

    [Gypsy Woman]のコーラスの妙、[Amen]の暖かさ、
    そしてやはり[People Get Ready]･･･。
    ボビーが言っていたように、この曲には本物のSoulがありました。
    何度聴いても聴き飽きません。
    この曲の存在を教えてくれたボビーにも感謝です。
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