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A Great "Best Of" Collection!

Alain Brouillaud | Helsinki, FINLAND | 04/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you've never listened to Gino Vannelli's music before, there's no better way to discover his genius than through the "Ultimate Collection".My first introduction to Gino was through "I Just Wanna Stop". I listened to the B-side cut called "The Surest Things Can Change" and I was hooked! The lady my Grandfather was seeing at the time was a huge Gino Vannelli fan, she had three of his albums. I listened to all of them that evening. I was blown away by Gino's different styles of music and his great voice.Gino Vannelli's sound isn't just slow love songs (though he tears those up like nobody's business) you'll find progressive rock tunes like "Appaloosa" , "The River Must Flow", and "Brother To Brother". Some of you might remember seeing "Black Cars" and "Wild Horses" videos on MTV. You will also find great songs like "One Night With You" and "Love Me Now" - somehow the folks at A&M Records couldn't/wouldn't make the extra effort to put a song with intellect on the airwaves. These songs are special, they're not your average bubble gum, golly gee whiz type songs. Gino Vannelli is a master at his craft. I suppose (if he wanted to) he could've sold his soul to the musical Satan out there and had monster hits. Because he didn't, I can write you this heartfelt review of his music that I find myself listening to quite often. Thanks Gino for not "selling out", many of us are very grateful!"

Gino Vannelli's Definitive Collection!!!

Louie Bourland | Garden Grove CA | 07/09/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

""The Ultimate Collection" truly captures the very best from Canadian pop crooner Gino Vannelli. His greatest success happened during the 1970's with a string of hit albums and some excellent singles. Since then, Vannelli has had only the occasional hit here and there but he is still out there performing for his many fans 30 years after the release of his debut album "Crazy Life".
This CD collects Gino's biggest hits from the '70s including the pre-disco stomper "People Gotta Move", "Love Of My Life", "Fly Into This Night" and "One Night With You". Of course, no Vannelli collection would be complete without his two biggest hits which are now signature ballads, 1978's "I Just Wanna Stop" and 1981's "Living Inside Myself". For good measure, three hits from Gino's comeback in the mid-'80s are included. The most successful of these was 1985's "Black Cars" which got extensive airplay on MTV when it was first released.
All in all, "The Ultimate Collection" does a fantastic job of showcasing Gino Vannelli at his very best. His voice as well as the musical arrangements (courtesy of Gino and brother Joe Vannelli) are knockouts. This CD serves as a great introduction to Gino Vannelli's music. You get 18 killer tracks with absolutely no filler. So, what are you waiting for? Pick up Gino Vannelli's "Ultimate Collection" and move to the groove."

OH if you could only add a few more.....

Justme | United States | 04/08/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"collected Gino albums since 1970s and to really really see his (and brothers) phenomenallly unique style and RANGE you should listen to London Philharmonic collaboration album "Pauper in Paradise" ..."Gist of the Gemini" included my alltime favorite song for Gino's voice.... Omens of Love...if you want to hear him sing a ballad to his full potential...NOTHING COMES CLOSE. "Black and Blue", a classic jazz ballad also capitalized on his range and power. WHEW! The man's voice on these songs and Put the Weight on my Shoulders melted this woman for decades! For upbeat....in my opinion, Brother to Brother can't be touched in terms of intricate rhythms.... never get tired of it. I can go on and on, but to me...the earlier Gino, the best..up thru Nightwalker ...because he was foreshadowing sounds to come before the world had ever heard what sythnesizers could do. Thanks GINO!"