Joe Jackson - Greatest Hits [Original recording remastered]

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Early in his career Joe Jackson came on at times even angrier and more cynical than Elvis Costello. His first hits, "Is She Really Going out with Him?," "Sunday Papers," and "I'm The Man," were virtual tirades. Initially fusing punk rock's angst and sneer with new wave's melodicism, Jackson would later mature in his artistic expression, exploring everything from reggae to big band jazz. Greatest Hits chronicles this development nicely. The urban sophistication of "Steppin' Out," and even "Breaking Us in Two," had Jackson entering Cole Porter territory. His adroit ability to turn a phrase, casting his keen eye toward the ironies of relationships and entanglements often made him seem like a new wave Noel Coward. While his later material hasn't always had the same commercial success, "You Can't Get What You Want" and "Hometown," it found Jackson receiving some of the most fawning critical praise of his career. --Steve Gdula

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Joe Jackson - Greatest Hits [Original recording remastered]

Average customer rating: Divergent sounds come together-not quite successfully Not this one He's the man. Outstanding Content - but not the most complete Where's Real Men?

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Tracks:

1. Is She Really Going Out With Him?
2. Look Sharp!
3. Sunday Papers
4. I'm The Man
5. It's Different For Girls
6. Beat Crazy
7. Jumpin' Jive
8. Breaking Us In Two
9. Steppin' Out
10. A Slow Song (Live Version)
11. Memphis (Live Version)
12. You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)
13. Be My NumberTwo
14. Right And Wrong
15. Hometown
16. Down To London
17. Nineteen Forever

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Early in his career Joe Jackson came on at times even angrier and more cynical than Elvis Costello. His first hits, "Is She Really Going out with Him?," "Sunday Papers," and "I'm The Man," were virtual tirades. Initially fusing punk rock's angst and sneer with new wave's melodicism, Jackson would later mature in his artistic expression, exploring everything from reggae to big band jazz. Greatest Hits chronicles this development nicely. The urban sophistication of "Steppin' Out," and even "Breaking Us in Two," had Jackson entering Cole Porter territory. His adroit ability to turn a phrase, casting his keen eye toward the ironies of relationships and entanglements often made him seem like a new wave Noel Coward. While his later material hasn't always had the same commercial success, "You Can't Get What You Want" and "Hometown," it found Jackson receiving some of the most fawning critical praise of his career. --Steve Gdula

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Divergent sounds come together-not quite successfully.......2006-06-22

The interesting thing about a greatest hits package from Joe Jackson is that it is really easy to see the evolution of Jackson as an artist over the course of the CD. This; however, does not make for a wholly satisfying listening experience. Starting his career with an Elvis Costello-like edge, his early singles are sharp and bitter tunes that catch your ear as you marvel at the cynicism. But then you hit "Beat Crazy" and all of a sudden you're back in the thirties with Cab Calloway. Next, you enter the grown up world of "Breaking Us in Two" and "Stepping Out" with Jackson's more mature vocals layered over delicate piano. Jackson is an artist who definitely refuses to sit still and I doubt this collection will satisfy anyone. A true fan will have most of the original material and a casual fan of any particular period would be better served with a CD featuring music from that time period. But if you're someone totally unfamiliar with Jackson, give it a listen. There are very few musicians so willing to follow his muse.

Not this one.......2006-01-28

As a big fan of Joe Jackson's first half-dozen albums, I may not be the most impartial judge of a skimpy package like this. I'm used to hearing Joe arrange his songs into a mood-setting whole, either in concert or on his original albums. Early songs on "Look Sharp!" and "I'm the Man" were three-minute slices of perfect punk-pop and as such are well-suited to compilations, but the albums he created during the middle of his career were carefully constructed and orchestrated and really deserve to be heard in their entirety, particularly "Night and Day," "Jumpin' Jive," and "Big World." If you can, buy those albums, but if you must have a "Greatest Hits" volume, spring for the 2-CD "Steppin' Out." I just don't think you'll be satisfied with this limited hodgepodge, brilliant as the individual songs are.

He's the man........2005-04-05

I have to admit, I was gonna just get "Night And Day" because all I thought I knew from him was "Steppin' Out". Thank god I got "Greatest Hits", since it is full of great songs, many of which I recognized well. I'm so glad this is in chronological order too. I really like every track here, but most 80's fans should easily know the excellent "I'm The Man", "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", "Sunday Papers", "Nineteen Forever", and "You Can't Get What You Want (til you know what you want)". Of course the cool "Steppin' Out" is on here also, as well as "Breaking Us In Two" from the same album. The styles of music may not be real consistent, but the quality of the songs surely is. Definitely an underrated artist.

Outstanding Content - but not the most complete.......2005-02-17

Joe Jackson is a name that most music fans know of in both the United States and United Kingdom. Joe Jackson has been a "superstar" in terms of a Top 40 artists. Joe Jackson is also an artist who hasn't gotten the respect he deserves. Jackson has proven to be an outstanding songwriter, arranger, musician - and of course vocalist. Jackson has done a multitude of styles throughout his career. One good way to get a taste for Jackson's talent and follow his musical evolution is through the compilation "Joe Jackson - Greatest Hits".

For starters, there are no shortages when it comes to Joe Jackson Greatest Hits albums. There are several different compilations available - some are only available as imports. "Joe Jackson Greatest Hits" isn't the most complete one, but it isn't the least complete one other. It covers a period from 1978 ("Look Sharp") through 1989 ("Blaze of Glory"). There are three Jackson Compilations that are available in the U.S. right now. The most complete one is the 2 CD compilation called "Steppin Out - The Very Best of Joe Jackson". All of the studio material on "Greatest Hits" is contained on "Steppin Out". Another collection that is available is "Joe Jackson - The Millenium Collection". All of the songs are the "Millenium Collection" are contained on "Greatest Hits". "Millenium Collection" covers the same time period as "Greatest Hits" while "Steppin Out" covers 1978 through 2000 ("Night and Day II"). The one thing that "Greatest Hits" has that is not available on the other studio-baed greatest hits compilations are live versions of the songs "A Slow Song" and "Memphis". However it is worth noting that these live songs were available on his Live CD titled "Live 1980/86". It is also worth noting that there is a 3 CD Joe Jackson compilation available as an import called "Joe Jackson - Ultimate Collection". This compilation has some tunes that are exclusive to a Jackson 'best of' compilation, but also is missing some songs "Greatest Hits" - including some rare songs that Jackson contributed to the "Mike's Murder" soundtrack back in 1983.

There are eight studio albums represented on "Greatest Hits". These albums include: "Look Sharp" (1978); "I'm the Man" (1979); "Beat Crazy" (1980); "Jumpin Jive" (1981); "Night and Day" (1982); "Body and Soul" (1984); "Big World" (1986); and "Blaze of Glory" (1989). As mentioned there are two songs included from the 1988 live album "Live 1980/86". While the live version of "A Slow Song" appears as a studio track on "Night and Day", "Memphis" comes from the "Mike's Murder" soundtrack. It might seem like Jackson wasn't active between 1986 and 1989, but he worked on the soundtracks for "Will Power" and "Tucker - The Man and His Dream". It is a shame that "Greatest Hits" doesn't have any material from this collection.

In most cases, regardless of what compilation you are looking at, Jackson does something I like - With Greatest Hits collections, I find that the best "Greatest Hits" collections are ones that arrange the songs in chronological order. This allows me to see how an artist progresses over time. The nice thing about "Greatest Hits" is that it does do this. Most of the other compilations by Joe Jackson also fall into this category. I think it is especially important that Jackson's collections are ordered chronologically. This is because Jackson's music style has changed several times throughout the years. With "Greatest Hits", you will get a feel for Jackson's Punk Rock/New Wave roots, to his urban/jazz pop days, to bringing in some Rock and Blues influences to his sound.

The first six tracks come cover the period from 1978 through 1980. In most cases (possibly with the exception of "Is She Really Going Out With Him"), these might seem like atypical songs to the Joe Jackson fan. They tend to have more of a New Wave and even in some cases Punk-ish Rock influence. These are songs that Jackson did with his band called "The Joe Jackson" band. While you will hear keyboards, there will be much more of a bass and guitar influence (exception: "Is She Really Going Out With Him") . Listen especially for the bass influence on these tracks. While "Is She Really Going Out With Him" is the most popular song from this era, songs like "Look Sharp", "Sunday Papers" and "I'm the Man" are even better. Jackson also establishes himself as a master songwriter - listen for his narrative storytelling style in many of his songs.

After 1980, Jackson's left the Joe Jackson Band behind and went off in his own directions. Jackson's terrific cover of "Jumpin Jive" (included here) - done in true Swing Style that launched him into this Urban/Jazz phase. This is where you will hear Joe's Trademark Piano and Keyboards here. "Greatest Hits" includes his popular songs "Steppin' Out", "Breakin Us in Two" and "You Can't Get What You Want". Songs like the live version of "A Slow Song" and "Be My Number Two" are not quite as jazzy, but the keyboard influence is there. There is also no loss for Jackson's storytelling lyrics.

Thes songs from Jackson's last two albums "Big World" and "Blaze of Glory" start to fold a Rock and even a Blues influence into the music. This is some of his best stuff. The four songs on "Greatest Hits" reflect this. Once again - no loss of storytelling lyrics. I think Jackson's track is "Down to London" featuring some terrific piano, horns, harmonica, and a terrific duet with Joy Askew.

The liner notes are thin - no lyrics, no production or musician credits. They do list the year and album each song is from. Despite the live cuts, this still isn't as complete as the "Steppin Out" compilation, but this still isn't bad. I'd still recommend "Steppin Out" first because it's more complete - but "Greatest Hits" is still a very good collection so it may be the next best thing.

Where's Real Men?.......2004-07-18

How can a greatest hits of Joe Jackson not include "Real Men"? I know you'll always get dissenters with a compilation album, but really! Guess you'll have to spend the extra for the 2CD compilation.

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Class Reunion 1970 - Greatest Hits of 1970 Jackson 5 , Diana Ross , Edwin Starr , Rare Earth , Joe Cocker , The Brotherhood Of Man , The Moody Blues , Rod Stewart , Traffic , and The Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Polygram/Rebound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FNIT32

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Class Reunion 1970 - Greatest Hits Of 1970 // 1. I'll Be There - Jackson 5 2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross 3. War - Edwin Starr 4. Get Ready - Rare Earth 5. The Letter - Joe Cocker 6. United We Stand - The Brotherhood Of Man 7. Question - The Moody Blues 8. Cut Across Shorty - Rod Stewart 9. Glad - Traffic 10. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed - The Allman Brothers Band 11. One Less Bell To Answer - The Fifth Dimension 12. I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Dionne Warwick

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Superhits: 1971 Jonathan Edwards , Stampeders , Five Man Electrical Band , Joe Frank and Reynolds Hamilton , The Honey Cone , Brewer and Shipley , Ocean , Raiders , Tommy James , and Dawn Manufacturer: Time Life Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000S3746C

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SONG LIST :1. She's a Lady - Tom Jones , 2. Knock Three Times - Dawn , 3 .Draggin' the Line - Tommy James and The Shondells , 4.Sunshine - Jonathan Edwards , 5. That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be - Carly Simon , 6. Sweet City Woman - Stampedes , 7. Signs Five Man - Electrical Band , 8. Don't Pull Your Love - Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds , 9. Never Can Say Goodbye - The Jackson 5 , 10. Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) - The Temptations , 11. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart - Bee Gees 12. Want Ads - The Honey Cone , 13. An Old Fashioned Love Song - Three Dog Night , 14. One Toke Over the Line - Brewer and Shipley , 15. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - Joan Baez , 16. Put Your Hand in the Hand - Ocean , 17. Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian) - Raiders , 18. Temptation Eyes - The Grass Roots , 19. Spanish Harlem - Aretha Franklin 03:29 20. Baby I'm-a Want You - Bread , 21. If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight and The Pips , 22. Have You Seen Her - The Chi-Lites

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Superhits: Early '70s Classics (Time Life Music) Sailcat , Wadsworth Mansion , The DeFranco Family w/ Tony DeFranco , Hurricane Smith , Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose , Mark Lindsay , Edward Bear , Bobby Bloom , Joe Smith and the Believers , and Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell Manufacturer: Time Life Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000THM0XO

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Song list: 1. ABC - The Jackson 5 2. Coconut - Nilsson 3. Motorcycle Mama - Sailcat 4. Operator (That's Not the Way it Feels) - Jim Croce 5. Rock and Roll Lullaby - B.J. Thomas 6. Without Love (There is Nothing) - Tom Jones 7. Sweet Mary - Wadsworth Mansion 8. Me and You and a Dog Named Boo - Lobo 9. Heartbeat-It's a Lovebeat - The DeFranco Family featuring Tony DeFranco 10. Oh Babe, What Would You Say? - Hurricane Smith 11. Lean on Me - Bill Withers 12. Treat Her Like a Lady - Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose 13. We Gotta Get Uou a Woman - Runt 14. Hitchin' a Ride - Vanity Fare 15. Montego Bay - Bobby Bloom 16. You've Got a Friend - James Taylor 17. Walk a Mile in My Shoes - Joe South and The Believers 18. Arizona - Mark Lindsay 19. The Candy Man - Sammy Davis Jr. 20. Dueling Banjos - Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell 21. Last Song - Edward Bear 22. The Guitar Man - Bread

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Sounds of the Seventies: 1970 Take Two Rare Earth , Joe South , The Shocking Blue , The Moody Blues , Mungo Jerry , Eddie Holman , Tyrone Davis , The Ides of March , Brook Benton , and Eric Burdon and War Manufacturer: Time Life Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000S358LA

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Track list: 1 I Want You Back The Jackson Five 2:56 2 Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) The Temptations 4:05 3 Get Ready Rare Earth 2:47 4 Mississippi Queen Mountain 2:30 5 Evil Ways Santana 3:14 6 Spill the Wine Eric Burdon and War 4:53 7 Venus The Shocking Blue 2:59 8 No Time The Guess Who 3:49 9 Closer to Home Grand Funk Railroad 5:31 10 Question The Moody Blues 4:55 11 Let's Work Together Canned Heat 2:48 12 Walk a Mile in My Shoes Joe South 3:43 13 Up on Cripple Creek The Band 3:33 14 In the Summertime Mungo Jerry 3:30 15 Vehicle The Ides Of March 2:55 16 Hey There Lonely Girl Eddie Holman 3:34 17 Turn Back the Hands of Time Tyrone Davis 2:57 18 Cry Me a River Joe Cocker 3:55 19 The Thrill Is Gone B.B. King 4:07 20 Don't Play That Song Aretha Franklin 2:58 21 Rainy Night in Georgia Brook Benton 3:36

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