THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION... contains 20 songs including 3 with The Drifters.
Recorded in New York between December 17, 1959 and March 17, 1975 & Los Angeles in February, 1963.
Available on cassette only, this brief set features some of Ben E. King's leads with the Drifters and a handful of solo efforts. Three solo monsters are included: the stalking "Stand by Me," fan favorite "Don't Play That Song," and the everlasting "Spanish Harlem." His stint with the Drifters is best represented by the popular "Save the Last Dance for Me" and the lilting "This Magic Moment." King's '70s smash "Supernatural Thing Pt. 1" is disappointing in this context because "Pt. 2" is omitted. Perfect for casual fans of Ben E. King and the Drifters who only need an appetizer. More serious fans should seek the many single- and double-disc sets for a better picture. ~ Andrew Hamilton
Personnel: Ben E. King (vocals, guitar).
Recording information: Los Angeles, CA (12/17/1959-03/17/1975); New York, NY (12/17/1959-03/17/1975).
Ben E. King, "Stand By Me" Ben E. King really surprised me! He was even better than I had originally imagined. His stand by me became the swan song for my brother-in-law's retirement party on Long Island in New York. Now, I will be singing this song as another person's swan song for his retirement this coming August 26, 2006. Submitted by Thejot (Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
versatile i have listened to him for years and did not know,until i got this cd,just how versatile MR.BEN E.KING really is. very very pleased!!!!!! Submitted by lancer1948116 (millville ma.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
one of the best of ben e. kings albums this,I beleve is the greatest ben e. king album ive ever heard. you MUST get this Submitted by ritarose24 (hoston TX) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
$17.09 GEORGE PAPAVGERIS“George is something special ” – Martin Carthy“The best thing to happen in UK songwriting in many a year ” – Harvey AndrewsGeorge’s stock-in-trade is quality songsmithery that everyone can relate to, rather than the more exclusive overt-confessional-soapbox mode that we often encounter. But he is not politically naïve, neither is his outlook without conscience; he just prefers lasting values to transient/parading activism, and takes genuine delight in simple pleasures.George only began songwriting ...
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