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Recorded between 1983 & 1984. Includes liner notes by Bill Pitzonka.
This might be slightly inferior to 1991's Best of Tracey Ullman on Rhino, as that compilation had a few more tracks (20 to Takes on the Hits' 17). Each of the anthologies has songs not on the other, but either one will satisfy the basic needs of someone looking for an Ullman overview. Takes on the Hits, most importantly, has all five of her British Top 40 hits: "They Don't Know" (which also made the Top Ten stateside), "Break-a-Way," "Move Over Darling," "My Guy," and "Sunglasses." Filling out the picture are various other A-sides and B-sides and cuts from her two 1980s albums, though only one of the songs (the 1983 B-side "Dancing in the Dark") didn't appear on either of those LPs. While she might not have had the greatest voice, and her material and production might have been extremely derivative of 1960s girl group pop, this does have an ebullience that lifts it above the mere novelty or period piece. In fact, it's surprisingly worthwhile, if not as good as quality, genuine 1960s girl group sounds. ~ Richie Unterberger
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Compilation producers: Cary E. Mansfield, Bill Pitzonka.
Personnel includes: Tracey Ullman (vocals); The Flying Pickets, Kirsty MacColl, Rosemarie Robinson, The Sapphires (background vocals); Don Snow, Terry Williams, Fred Percer, Pandit Dinesh, Charlie Morgan, Joe Partridge, Doug Taylor, Andy Richards, Paul Westwood, Robin Bolt, Stewart Curtis, Richard Edwards, Dave Land, Gavin Povey, Chris Wyles, Simon Edwards, Judd Lander.
Producers: Peter Collins, Steve O'Donnell, Kristy McColl, G. Povey, D. Robinson.
Tracey Ullman Takes On The Hits Songs | 1. | They Don't Know | $0.99 | |
| 2. | Little by Little | $0.99 | |
| 3. | Long Live Love | $0.99 | |
| 4. | Sunglasses | $0.99 | |
| 5. | Dancing in the Dark | $0.99 | |
| 6. | You Caught Me Out | $0.99 | |
| 7. | Break-a-Way  | |
| 8. | Bad Motorcycle | $0.99 | |
| 9. | Bobby's Girl | $0.99 | |
| 10. | Give Him a Great Big Kiss | |
| 11. | My Guy | $0.99 | |
| 12. | Move Over Darling | $0.99 | |
| 13. | Where the Boys Are | $0.99 | |
| 14. | Baby I Lied | $0.99 | |
| 15. | You Broke My Heart in 17 Places | |
| 16. | I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten | $0.99 | |
| 17. | I Don't Want Our Loving to Die | $0.99 | |
| 18. | Untitled - (hidden track) | |
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