"Do not be fooled. You are not going to get the original hits. This is a "bargain" CD made in Israel of new recordings of Petula's hits. They don't sound anything like the originals. Rather, they are "discofied" remakes with an annoying backup chorus and what sounds like a Casio-tone keyboard for accompaniment. VERY dissapointed, I wish I had bought the "real" greatest hits instead of trying to save a buck or two. This purchase will make me much more cautious of any affordable greatest hits CD's I see for sale."
You get what you pay for
JRD | Kansas City, KS United States | 03/05/2001
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This album is proof of the maxim, "You get what you pay for." These are not the original hits. I don't know when or where they were recorded but if you're looking for the classic sounds you remember, pass this one by."
I agree!
terrie chan | Orinda, CA United States | 06/24/2001
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I ...was really disappointed upon ...listening to it. It's definitely a remix, shallow in sound and nothing close to the original songs. From now on, I will definitely read all reviews before buying something like this. I wish I knew about the Amazon reviews sooner...Now I'll have to buy another CD of hers but I'll just make sure it's the real thing! ...."
THESE ARE MID 1980s RE-RECORDINGS - NOT ORIGINALS
Music Expert | Los Angeles | 12/30/2004
(2 out of 5 stars)
"If you want the original Petula Clark 1960s classic recordings, then buy "Ultimate Petula Clark" or "Platinum & Gold" on BMG or "Petula Clark Anthology" on Hip-O/Univeral or one of the Sanctuary/Castle collections."
Why fix it if it ain't broke !
BOB R | Vanier, Ontario Canada | 02/11/2003
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I was expecting a compilation of Petula's hits from the 60's. What is on this CD are recently re-recorded versions of her songs. Petula's voice is a clear as ever, but the arrangements are somewhat different. When you are used to hearing the original verions of these songs, it is a bit of a disappointment."