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Best Summer Ever [Import]
Track Listings
| 1. Trick Me |
| 2. Toxic |
| 3. Lola's Theme |
| 4. Make Luv |
| 5. She Wants To Move |
| 6. Kiss Kiss |
| 7. Spinning Around |
| 8. Blue (Da Ba Dee) |
| 9. Take Me To The Clouds Above |
| 10. Pretty Green Eyes |
| 11. Big Brother Uk Tv Theme |
| 12. Flawless |
| 13. Lazy |
| 14. Rock Your Body |
| 15. Bubblin' |
| 16. Dude |
| 17. No Letting Go |
| 18. Eyes On You |
| 19. Call U Sexy |
| 20. See It In A Boy's Eyes |
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Summer's here and what better way to celebrate than with this astounding collection of shiny, happy tunes. From the wonderful Kelis, through The Ones' monumental 'Flawless' and onto Len's 'Steal My Sunshine' this is the perfect soundtrack to the warm weeks ahead. Import exclusive two disc compilation. Virgin TV. 2004.
Best Summer Ever,Various Artists,EMI/Virgin TV,Pop,Rock/Pop Collections
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The Best Summer Album in the World...Ever!
Various Artists Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  New Wave
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ASIN: B00000IWUB Release Date: 1999-05-18 |
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Customer Reviews:
Excellent compilation.......2006-06-27
A definitive "Summer" album - but why only one disc?.......2002-03-24
No 'summer' album would be complete without a contribution from the 'kings of summer', The Beach Boys. "California Girls" may not be their best song ever recorded, but it certainley fits the mood of this album perfectly. And anyone who's ever had the displeasure of working without the luxury known as air conditioning in the height of summer will no doubt relate to the lyrics found on The Lovin' Spoonful's, "Summer In The City". One of my favourite summer songs of all-time simply has to be The (Young) Rascals', "Groovin'". As anyone who's ever heard this song will testify to, "Groovin'" is *the* song to 'chill-out' with when all you want to do is sit back and watch the world go by. Eddie Cochran's, "Summertime Blues" was one of the first mainstream 'summer' songs recorded, and it isn't half bad either. Returning to a more mellow setting, The Style Council's beautifully relaxing, "Long Hot Summer" - another one constantly on my playlist come that time of year - is a perfect mix of soothing soul and cool jazz. My only gripe is the version found here is not the one found on the Style Council's album.
"Echo Beach" by Martha and the Muffins - a song from the punk rock era follows. I didn't like this when I first heard it, but it *does* grow on you after a while. And it's only right that Katrina & The Waves' uptempo dance hit, "Walking On Sunshine" is features on this CD too. If there's ever a track to play at a summer party, then it's this. Shaggy's, "Summertime" - one of three cover versions on "The Best Summer Album In The World...Ever!", may have proved popular when released as a single, but it's not even anywhere near as good as Mungo Jerry's original. In fact, Shaggy's contribution is the weakest on this compilation.
KC & The Sunshine Band's, "Give It Up" is also an excellent summer party song, and what kind of album would this be without Britain's own, Cliff Richard, and his summer *classic*, "Summer Holiday"? It sounds a bit dated now, but still one of the best. Bobby Goldsboro's 'coming-of-age' song, "Summer (The First Time)" brings the tempo down again. How many guys have claimed - or would *like* to claim - this is a song written about their experiences on a hot summer day/night?! The line, "...the boy took her hand and walked to the sand, and I saw the sun rise as a man" is one of the most poignant lyrics you'll ever hear. Brilliant.
First Class' slice of 70s bubblegum pop, "Beach Baby", injects fun back into the album, while the Doobie Brothers', "Takin' It To The Streets" - which I admit *isn't* on the UK version of this album - continues with the summer feeling. Reggae band, Aswad, recorded many fine summer-themed tracks during their career, so it's surprising the person who compiled this CD opted for "Shine", which isn't their best I can think of. "Don't Turn Around" would have been a better choice. Soul II Soul's club classic, "Back To Life" from 1989 gives this collection a more up-to-date feel, and it's followed by another 80s summer classic, "Carribean Queen" by Billy Ocean.
The last two tracks on "The Best Summer Album In The World..Ever!" features two great tracks. "Summertime", by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Will Smith in his pre-Hollywood days) is another fine 'chill-out' groove. If you need something to relax you, look no further than playing this track. And if it fails to conjure up thoughts of 'summer' in your mind, you need to see a doctor! I really enjoyed The Fat Boys' version of The Safaris', "Wipe Out" with The Beach Boys guest appearing on background vocals. It's not to everyone's liking, but I loved it!
It's a shame the UK version of "The Best Summer Album In The World..Ever!" is unavailable anymore (it was released in 1995). There's some classic songs missing from the 'International Version', including: "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers, "Sunny Afternoon" by the Kinks, "Dreadlock Holiday" by 10CC, "Sunday Girl" by Blondie, another Beach Boys classic, "Do It Again", Otis Redding's, "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay" and several more. Still, this is an album worthy of it's title, and should be a *must-play* come summer time. Highly recommended...
Summer Sounds.......2000-07-25
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Sunny Teriyaki Hamburger Breakfast
Various Artists Manufacturer: Summer Break ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000254X42 Release Date: 2003-06-17 |
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Best Summer Ever
Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI/Virgin TV ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0002HV6B8 Release Date: 2004-07-20 |
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Album Description
Summer's here and what better way to celebrate than with this astounding collection of shiny, happy tunes. From the wonderful Kelis, through The Ones' monumental 'Flawless' and onto Len's 'Steal My Sunshine' this is the perfect soundtrack to the warm weeks ahead. Import exclusive two disc compilation. Virgin TV. 2004.|
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Best of Michel Legrand
Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00002725W Release Date: 1991-01-01 |
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Best Summer Holiday 2001...Ever!
Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00005M1Z0 Release Date: 2004-04-27 |
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The Quintessential Summer Disc to have on the Go, Picnics, Parties, the Beach ... Wherever You Will Be.
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Best Summer Holiday Ever
Various Artists Manufacturer: Emi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00009U5NF Release Date: 2003-06-23 |
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Song Listing & Review Here!.......2006-01-02
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Best Summer Holiday Ever
Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00004TRE8 Release Date: 2000-07-25 |
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Album Description
UK compilation featuring more than 30 dance pop hits. The perfect accompaniment to whatever you do this summer. Featuring Mousse T-'Horny', Geri Halliwell-'Mi Chico Latino', Lou B ega-'Mambo No.5 (A Little Bit Of...)', S Club 7-'Bring It All Back', Watergate-'Heart Of Asia', Stardust-'Music Sounds Better With You', N Sync-'Bye Bye Bye', and Britney Spears- 'Sometimes'. 2000 release. Double slimline jewel case.Customer Reviews:
Good Summer Discs.......2000-06-26
Great Summer CD.......2000-06-25
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Best Summer Album In The World Ever
Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00000JXHM Release Date: 2000-01-04 |
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Best Summer Album in the World...Ever!
Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000024SU5 Release Date: 1998-07-07 |
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Best Sixties Summer Party Ever
Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000069HHF Release Date: 2004-04-27 |
Customer Reviews:
It's my party and I'm gonna have FUN.......2002-08-05
All but two of the fifty four tracks are well known in Britain. Record companies like to unearth some unusual tracks every now and again, in the hope of getting extra sales from people who want these rarities. (It wasn't the reason I bought the album - I just happened to like the compilation as a whole). On this occasion, the rarities are Gimmie gimmie good lovin' (Crazy Elephant) and Walkin' my cat named Dog (Norma Tanega). It may be that one or both of these songs is popular in America, but I don't remember hearing either of them before.
Americans will recognise most of the songs. A majority are by American acts anyway, and most of the Brits featured were successful in America, though not necessarily with the particular track included here.
In case you're wondering how Eddie Cochran qualifies for this set, Summertime blues was a British hit twice, first in the fifties then again when it was re-issued ten years later. It appears on sixties compilations so often that I imagine a lot of Brits think of it as a sixties song.
There are one or two surprise omissions (the Mamas and the Papas, the Bee Gees), but they don't get missed out of many of these compilations and will no doubt be included in plenty more in the future. It doesn't really matter exactly who's in and who's not - it's the overall feel that counts.
If you are planning to party this summer, or you are planning a long drive in the car and need to get in the mood, this album will be ideal. The songs are mostly upbeat, with just the occasional slow number (like Doris Day's Move over darling) to allow you to catch your breath. Just what you would expect of a party album.
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