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Best Tillotson compilation

Zub | Forks Twp., PA | 06/02/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is another in the Varese Sarabande series of 25 All-Time Greatest Hits series. Interestingly, this follows a previous Tillotson compilation (Poetry in Motion - the best of Johnny Tillotson) done by Varese just a couple of years ago. This piece contains as would be expected, 25 songs from the entire career of Tillotson making it a bit more complete than the Best Of piece. Included are every top-100 charted A-side achieved by Tillotson with the single exception of "Then I'll Count Again." On the plus side is the inclusion of "Our World", Tillotson's last top-100 single on MGM, a song which to my knowledge has not previously appeared on CD, not even on Ace's collection of Tillotson's MGM hits. The sound quality has been maintained or improved in some cases over the previous set as well. "Poetry In Motion" and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" have been remixed from the original session masters. While a bit higher priced than the previous Varese compilation, with the improvements it's worth the cost. An excellent overview of Tillotson's material, the best on the market to date."

The All-Time Timeless Masters

C. MacNeil | Fort Wayne, IN USA | 12/03/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Johnny Tillotson's soothing harmonies swooned audiences through much of the '60's, and the tracks on this compilation aptly demonstrate why. Of all this artist's releases, including the "Best Of ...," this one is easy the best and most comprehensive. A pleasant surprise are some unexpected standards, but the main draws are the chart-busters like "Send Me the Pillow ...," "Talking Back Tremling Lips," (which no other artist has been able to score like Tillotson's energetic and soulful rendition), the classic and timeless "Heartaches by the Number," & another near two dozen cuts. Not only is Tillotson's compilation a refreshing nostalgic blast, it's proof of the timelessness of songs performed by a true artist. Buy the disc! Promise, you won't regret it."

"Keeps Right On A'Singin'"

Michael G. Batcho | McAdoo, PA (USA) | 01/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This collection of 25 all-time hits of Johnny Tillotson is worth the price of the cd many many times over. The cd rarely leaves my cd player. His songs and vocal presentation are not mere 'nostalgia' of 'oldies memories'. These are "classic" and living recordings that sound as great todayy as when Johnny first laid them down in the late fifties and early sixties. This cd makes it clear wh he is still performing and pleasing audiences today.
"True True Happiness" a track on this collection could have easily been used as the "title" of this collection. Listening to it will leave you feeling truly happy.
"Poetry In Motion", probably one of his best known songs is on here. As is "It Keeps Right On A'Hurtin'" and "Talk Back Trembling Lips". A little different from his style is "Cling To Me", but every bit still "Johnny Tillotson"!
I love this album and if you get a copy, I'm sure and certain that you will treasure it as well. Thanks Johnny Tillotson for all these really great songs and recordings. You are a great artist and performer, and this cd collection captures that in sound."