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Awesome single CD of hits from the 1970s

Matthew G. Sherwin | last seen screaming at Amazon customer service | 01/22/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Big Hits of the 70's is a budget priced CD that really gives you quite a bit for your money. The twenty tracks are by a broad diversity of artists; and the sound quality is very good.



The album begins with "My Sharona" by The Knack. "My Sharona" has a strong bass beat and they perform this flawlessly. This is good `70s rock that won't let you down; and it may well bring back good memories as well! The Raspberries have a major contribution that sounds almost Beatlesesque with "Go All The Way." "Go All The Way" features great key and tempo changes; and it's a beautiful rock ballad.



Moreover, there's also The Tavares doing their awesome "It Only Takes A Minute." "It Only Takes A Minute" has a great, catchy beat even though some of the lyrics are very cynical about life. I really like "It Only Takes A Minute" and this number is one of the highlights of this album. Maxine Nightingale's "Right Back Where We Started From" also has a solid rock beat; and she sings this really well.



Ike & Tina Turner make a great contribution with their classic hit entitled "Proud Mary;" this is one tune you will probably remember rather easily and the music is unforgettable to the newcomer as well. In addition, The Sylvers make a huge splash with their "Boogie Fever;" this is one tune that will make you want to jump up and start dancing almost wherever you are!



"You $exy Thing" by Hot Chocolate is another tune that is suggestive without being raunchy; and Blue Swede's "Hooked On A Felling" is bound to please you. Blue Swede sure did have a major hit with "Hooked On A Feeling!"



Dr. Hook's "Sharing The Night Together" comes across as a softer type of rock number; but it all works very well. They perform this tune really well and the musical arrangement lacks nothing--it's THAT good.



All in all, Big Hits of The 70's is a great starter CD for people just discovering rock from that awesome decade. It makes a great single CD retrospective, too.

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Return to the 70's

Doris Garvey | Massachuestts | 01/19/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I ordered this cd and was extremely happy with the songs on this cd. It sure brings me back to some great times of the 70's, an era that I grew up in. Things back then were so much easier than today and when I listen to this cd it calms me down and brings me to a place that keeps me calm and stress free!!!!"