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Rupert Holmes' swinging '70s sound only occupied a small portion of his career, as Hip-O's 18-track 2000 collection Greatest Hits illustrates. He had a yen to be a little bit more than a soft rock craftsman -- he drew heavily from Brill Building and Tin Pan Alley, plus Hollywood musicals, wryly obvious social commentary, and soft pop to create a distinctive blend. It's often overly ambitious -- even his biggest hit, Partners in Crime, is a sociological portrait of Me-era dating -- and it can be a little fussy, particularly in the years after Partners in Crime, when his recordings gained the antiseptic cleanliness of '80s adult contemporary (even on his nostalgic theme song for "Remember WENN"). Greatest Hits contains all these aspects, perhaps downplaying the appealingly weird early '70s recordings a bit too much (those are collected on Varese's Epoch Collection), but giving a good idea of what Holmes' career was all about. And be forewarned -- it's not just about Pina Coladas, and not a lot of these songs sound like that. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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Digitally remastered by Jim Phillips (Universal Mastering).
Liner Note Author: Rupert Holmes .
Arranger: Rupert Holmes .
Personnel includes: Rupret Holmes (vocals).
Greatest Hits Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)   Inconsistent for a compilation, but it's all here
Because Holmes isn't a household name but mostly a one-album wonder with a bunch of other projects, this album isn't a rousing celebration of radio hit songs but, rather, more of an exposure/tribute to all his less-known songwriting talent. The self-indulged liner notes are just braggadocio. Partners In Crime is almost his Greatest Hits by itself and a much stronger buy - unless you crave his 70's fringe chart singles I Don't Need You and Morning Man. Buyer beware.
Submitted by ldolphin34 (Sheridan, WY via Tacoma, WA)
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 The Last of the Romantics!
Rupert Holmes exemplifies one of the best songs on this album, The Last of the Romantics! Hadn't heard him since I was in high school, and sadly forgot what mood setting wonderful story tunes he does. I intend to collect everything he's done, and wish he had more! If you love romance with a little humor and great soft feel~ this is for you! A great song everyone should be able to relate to, "The People That You Never Get To Love" rates this: Don't let Rupert Holmes be one of those~ get the album!!
Submitted by Lisa (Clarkston, WA, USA) 
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 Not bad...
I expected more from this CD, maybe because I only have heard four or five songs from this artist and aside these great songs, the rest are boring.
Submitted by timecontinuum (Guatemala, Central America)
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WOW
All I can say is WOW. We have an old
Rupert Holmes album that we loved. This CD brings back memories and leaves me wondering why we have never heard more of his works.
Submitted by peggygonzales (Colorado Springs, Colorado USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A nice blast from the past.
Listening to Rupert Holmes and his greatest hits bring back the good times that my wife and I have enjoyed to this very day. Very refreshing to hear these songs again.
Submitted by xeuropn (Virginia Beach, VA)
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