"Just like the "Brenda Lee Story" album, this is the only Bobby Goldsboro you'll really ever need. This album is a re-release of the original 2-record set released by United Artists in the 70's with a few extra songs added that were probably intended for the album set but never made it because of space limitations on the vinyl records. This is definitely the CD to own of B.G.! Make room in your collection!"
Music Is Life
BRIAN T. STACK | ORANGE, CALIFORNIA United States | 09/07/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've read other reviews that put down the content/lyrics of Bobby's songs. That maybe true for some people who have not experience much of what life has to offer. However for people who have been hurt in life, his lyrics have a great true meaning.
His song "Honey" could be my and my wife's life story (She passed away in 2002) it gives me great pleasure to listen to it.
As far as I'm concerned this is a wonderful C-D, I recommend it to anyone who knows about life."
Perfect Anthology with Good Documentation
Bruce Rossi (rossib@las-vegas.aim-s | Las Vegas, Nevada | 03/08/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"All original recordings are nicely and chronologically arranged on the CD. Well written documentation of Bobby's career included in the jacket brochure. Bobby's own words and extensive thoughts around and for each song on the CD are included."
Very complete collection for '68-'73 era.
simnia | snowy bayou country, USA | 10/15/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"For the era in which I was interested, 1968-1973, this CD was great because it had every Bobby Goldsboro song that ever charted then, to my knowledge. Some really great-sounding songs, especially for singers looking for acoustic guitar songs to play solo, are "The Straight Life" (1968), "I'm A Drifter" (1969), and "Summer" (1973). Minor complaints: (1) I'm pretty sure this recording of "I'm A Drifter" fades out several seconds earlier than the original single version did. (2) A very large percentage of these songs are irritatingly trite and mawkish, especially his earlier material, even big hits like "Honey" and later hits like "Watching Scotty Grow." I never noticed that before, but that's why I gave 4 stars instead of 5."