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this "best of" is about 1/2 "best of" and 1/2 filler If you are looking for his hits. you would be better off getting his first two albums.
Highly recommended if you want one album with Springfield's best work. The reproduction quality is very good. If you are a Rick Springfield fan, or a least a casual fan of his biggest hits, this is the best compilation I have found. It has all the best hits on it, and the versions you want.
Top-notch collection for casual fans, although you will find that his later style of music to be very different than that which you remember him for. The remastering quality is excellent, and it is what prompted me to buy this collection instead of the others available. There are, of course, some songs that were released as singles that are missing, but unless you are a hardcore fan, you will be hard-pressed to notice.
As such, this collection of Springfield's hits has some excellent straight-ahead pop-rock like "Jesse's Girl", which is probably the song that he is most remembered for. The latter material isn't bad, it's just not quite as good as the early stuff. Rick Springfield's early 80's work was very catchy and enjoyable, especially the material from his classic "Working Class Dog" album.
All in all, this collection is the best you will find if you are a casual fan looking for the most complete collection of singles that he realeased. Very enjoyable. After his initial success however, he focused more on creating "hits" rather than the same soulful, exciting songs of before.
Therefore, his product became more focused on 80's style pop like "Don't Talk to Strangers".
He brings the house down, performs like a true rocker, and engages with the fans on a personal level leaving us all wanting more. His music is still fresh and enjoyable today. Great compilation to have if you are a fan. He should not be seen as merely an 80's icon. This DVD will not disappoint. Rick is an artist who really hasn't been recognized for his complete talent- not just as a dynamic performer and pop culture idol, but as a composer and musician. I've seen him in concert both in the mid-80s and again-twice- when he made the rounds in the last 10 years.
If you are a fan of ricks this CD is totally for you ;) This is an amazing CD, and you can always get the other ones cheap. I am thirteen and my mom and dad listen to rick springfield. Me, being an offspring of 2 of the biggest rick fans, love this CD by far.
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