Nappy Head (Theme from Ghetto Man) - War, Allen, Papa Dee
The World Is a Ghetto - War, Allen, Papa Dee
City, Country, City - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
The Cisco Kid - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Where Was You At - War, Allen, Sylvester
Four Cornered Room - War, War [1]
Gypsy Man - War, Allen, Papa Dee
Me and Baby Brother - War, Allen, Papa Dee
Deliver the Word - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Southern Part of Texas - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Ballero [Live] - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Why Can't We Be Friends? - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Track Listings (17) - Disc #2
Low Rider - War, Allen, Papa Dee
Don't Let No One Get You Down - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Heartbeat - War, Allen, Papa Dee
Smile Happy - War, Allen, Papa Dee
So - War, Allen, Papa Dee
Summer - War, Allen, Papa Dee
L.A. Sunshine - War, Allen, Sylvester
River Niger - War, Goldstein, Jerry
Galaxy - War, Goldstein, Jerry
Youngblood (Livin' in the Streets) - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
I'm the One (Who Understands) - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Cinco de Mayo - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
You Got the Power - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Outlaw - War, Allen, Sylvester
Baby, It's Cold Outside - War, Allen, Thomas [Broa
Peace Sign - War, Brown, Harold
East L.A. - War, Goldstein, Jerry
34 signature tracks totaling over 2 1/2 hours of music, includes classics from Eric Burdon & War plus all-time War hits 'Low Rider', 'The Cisco Kid', 'The World Is A Ghetto', 'Summer' and more. Slipcase. Rhino. 2003.
34 signature tracks totaling over 2 1/2 hours of music, includes classics from Eric Burdon & War plus all-time War hits 'Low Rider', 'The Cisco Kid', 'The World Is A Ghetto', 'Summer' and more. Slipcase. Rhino. 2003.
"After all these years, revisiting the best of War (pretty much disc one of 'The Very Best of War') was an expected pleasure. Hearing what War had done in the years after their mid-seventies commercial peak (pretty much disc two) was an unexpected one.
Heavyweights in the days before hyper-demographic radio, War co-existed with the likes of the Rolling Stones, the Doobie Brothers and Elton John on FM playlists across the country. Their brand of latin-tinged r&b, coupled with a talent for jamming, struck a chord with listeners of the day, as War was something of a cross between the Allman Brothers Band and Graham Central Station. They were a rhythm and blues band whose frequently-joyful music crossed all racial boundaries.
And this collection gets it all down. Not only are the hits here ("Slipping Into Darkness", "Low Rider", "The World Is A Ghetto", "Why Can't We Be Friends" and "Gypsy Man"), but so are significant album tracks ("Four Cornered Room", "Don't Let No One Get You Down") and overlooked nuggets as well ("I'm The One Who Understands", "River Niger" and "East L.A."--which sports an amazing guest vocal from Jose Feliciano).
And the remastered sound, courtesy of Bill Inglot and Dan Hersch, just sparkles. The sonic detail is amazing, and with a multi-instrumental, polyrhythmic band like War, hearing it revealed is a truly awesome experience.
But 'The Very Best of War' isn't without its flaws: I'm not sure "Ballero" is the best representative of 'War Live!', "Galaxy" and "You Got The Power" are two very mediocre attempts at disco, and several other album tracks are depressingly pedestrian.
But in the end, this is a well done collection that provides a comprehensive look at War for less than an earlier War anthology costs. In short, this is one time I will urge people to go to War."
Make Your Kids Listen to This!!!!
funkmasterfurious | Texas, UFA | 06/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"True Funkophiles!!! Strike back for the future! Ground your kids on a Saturday afternoon this summer, buy them a funky shirt and some cool shades and make them sit on the patio and drink some lemonade with you while you play this album of "Daddy's Old Music" for them. If they haven't come around by the end of "Me and Baby Brother", just tell yourself you did your best, give 'em back the TV remote or send them off to listen to Britney and Christina. You should stay there, freshen up the sun screen, and wait a couple of hours for when they come back and say, "What did you say the name of that band was?" Funk on!"
Really great War compilation.
musicfanatic | 02/03/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the best 2 disc compilation of War you will find. All of the hits are here and then some. The sound is great and you won't be disappointed. I would recommend this to any 70's soul, funk and rock fan, War has all of those elements. A pleasure to listen to."
The best compilation of WAR there is...
J. G Martinez | Seattle, WA | 07/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you want every single one of WAR's biggest hits, this is the one and ONLY collection to buy. You'll find everything you'll looking for. "Slippin' In the Darkness", "The World Is A Ghetto", "Why Can't We Be Friends?" "Low Rider", "Don't Let No One Get You Down", "City, Country, City", and the list goes on. I grew up listening to these guys, and I could honestly say that I have never heard a more positive group, not to mention one that's unique in it's sound. A must have for all fans of R&B/Soul out there."
Songs are cut off
S. A. C. | Atlanta, GA | 08/03/2007
(1 out of 5 stars)
"My favorite songs from War are "Smile Happy" ,"City, Country, City", and "Four Cornered Room."
I listened to the first two and realized that they have been cut considerably. I bought this CD to hear those 3 songs but since they are much, much shorter than the originals. I want my money back. I never would have purchased a CD where the songs are just samples of the originals. What's the point?"