Martin A Hogan | San Francisco, CA. (Hercules) | 11/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When Burton Cummmings left the "Guess Who", it was a real test for his talent. This Rhino collection proves that Cummings is a long lasting Canadian/World treasure of an artist. Most people will only recognize "Stand Tall", a huge hit from the seventies, but there is so much more to this twenty song collection. "I'm Scared" is as soulful as Cummings gets and "Never Had A Lady Before" is a romantic masterpiece. For bouncy rock 'n roll, there is the clever "Charlemagne" and "My Own Way To Rock". Never one to ignore his balladeer side, Cummings gives great performances on the essential "Timeless Love" and "I Will Play A Rhapsody". Other than the first cut, "Fine State Of Affairs" should have a been a huge single. It is one of the most finely crafted pop singles he has ever created and a testament to this fine collection."
Burton is THE voice of rock and roll.
Richard Johnson | Pasadena, CA United States | 06/07/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Aside from having a vocal range that most singers would die for, Burton also brings classical training in flute and piano to mix in with his rock and roll roots. He can rock like Jim Morrison and then belt out a pop standard Bobby Darin would envy. If you've ever been in love and lost, his song "Stand Tall" will immediately transport you back to that moment in time. See him live if you can as he is as good live as in the studio. Buy two of this CD as you will wear one out."
Rhoda's Son is a "SUPER STAR"!
Mark R Bloomquist | Maple Grove,Minnesota.USA. | 04/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I own all of Burton Cummings LPS.&CD'S,I must tell you without hesitation,that Burton Cummings is clearly one of the finest Vocalists Ever in the history of Pop/rock! This CD IS A MUST TO OWN..Keep on ROCKIN'' BURTON!"
A Nearly Faultless Collection
Brett Simpson | Auckland, New Zealand | 10/17/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Two thumbs up to the folks at Rhino - this album was very obviously lovingly compiled by real BC fans, and with the approval of the man himself.All seven of his solo albums are represented, perhaps unsurprisingly the focus belongs on the first three. His best known solo tunes such as "Stand Tall", "I'm Scared", "Break It To Them Gently" and "You Saved My Soul" are all here, along with a choice selection of album cuts. The only quibble about song selection I have is that his second effort, the lacklustre "My Own Way To Rock" is overrepresented. An extra track from "Woman Love", or better still one of the albums still unavailable on CD would have been better.Nevertheless with a track list containing such titles as "Is It Really Right", "Charlemagne", "I Will Play A Rhapsody", "Fine State Of Affairs", "Heart" and "Take One Away" there can hardly be much room for complaint. Of course there are many other great tracks on his albums, but if you want a solid overview of his career, or just need an introduction to it, then this will satisfy your needs ably."