Roger Williams - Roger Williams - Greatest Hits
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Free Music Notes for Roger Williams - Greatest Hits
Free Music Review: Greatest Hits By Whose Definition?
Hit: 2 Stars
Clearly, judging from some of the other reviews, Roger's fans are willing to accept his music under any album title. And, of course, that is their prerogative. But when I see a title blaring "Greatest Hits" for a release with 12 cuts, and the artist concerned had 30 such hits, I expect all 12 to be from among those charted singles. That's what made them stars after all in the days of the 78 and then 45 rpm records!
Well, of the 12 selections, a full 75% were NOT hits for Roger Williams, i.e., tracks 3 to 5 and 8 to 12 inclusive. Beautifully done, as only Roger can do them, mind you. But in no way shape or form can they be considered among his "greatest hits."
As for the four legitimate hits included these are: [Autumn Leaves - # 1 Billboard Pop Top 100 in 1955; Wanting You - # 38 in 1956; Almost Paradise - # 15 in 1957; and Near You - # 10 in 1958]. However, and again I refer to the "greatest" adjective, they left off three that were bigger hits than Wanting You: La Mer [# 37 in 1956]; Till [# 22 in 1957; and Born Free [# 1 Adult Contemporary (AC) for SIX weeks/# 7 Hot 100 in 1966].
Instead of the eight non-charters included [they weren't even B-sides], they could have included those mentioned above along with Tumbling Tumbleweeds [# 60 in 1956]; Two Different Worlds [# 41 in 1956 with Jane Morgan]; Arrivederci Roma [# 55 in 1958]; Temptation [# 56 in 1960]; and Maria [# 11 AC/# 48 Billboard Pop Hot 100 in 1962].
At least THAT would have lived up to the otherwise very misleading label. Had this one been been called "Some Of His Greatest Hits And Some Favorites" then the CD would certainly rate 5 stars on his keyboard ability alone.
But it's time producers began to realize that there are many, many collectors out here who want to see only the HITS when they advertise their releases as such. If they can't - or won't - do that, then cease and desist with the erroneous labeling.
Free Music Review: Roger Williams - Greatest Hits
Hit: 5 Stars
I wanted this mainly for "Somewhere in Time" which is such a beautiful piece and was background music for a show about the beauty of space and all the phenominal sights out there....Free Music Review: Priceless
Hit: 5 Stars
What an amazing value this buget cd is not buget in quality,the song selection is superb...grab it now its an excellent value.Free Music Review: Fusion of Classical and Pop Songs.
Hit: 5 Stars
Those who want to master the skills of pop music with a classical touch will find his technique invaluable. I listened to his style and learn a lot through the Cds. Free Music Review: A New Fan of Mr. Williams
Hit: 5 Stars
My introduction to Roger Williams came rather late in my life. He played last year at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library for 12 incredible hours! I bought myself a ticket since it was only 2 days after my 61st birthday and came as a belated birthday gift to me. Up until that day all I knew of Roger was his hit Autumn Leaves. Well, I was mesmerized by this man's talent. I have never heard popular music played with such spontaneity or such skill. Mr. Williams took nothing but requests for the entire day. He played one song and melted it into the next with such ease you barely realized what was happening!.....and ALL without a single sheet of music in front of him and not even one sour note that I could possibly discern. He was such a joy that I stayed the entire day until he finally stopped at 11:30 pm that night. He still had almost a full audience listening and singing along with him.After that night, I came to Amazon and bought a couple of his albums. You can bet I will buy more. I feel so privileged to have witnessed such a talent - and for 12 whole hours. He is truly amazing and a treasure. I hear this year he will be at Jimmy Carter's Presidential Library. I envy those that can go and see him in person.
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