Singer-Songwriters : 1962-1966

1962-1966

CDN$ 28.57

  1. Love Me Do
  2. Please Please Me
  3. From Me to You
  4. She Loves You
  5. I Want to Hold Your Hand
  6. All My Loving
  7. Can t Buy Me Love
  8. Hard Day s Night
  9. And I Love Her
  10. Eight Days a Week
  11. I Feel Fine
  12. Ticket to Ride
  13. Yesterday

The closest the Beatles came to a greatest hits package, this document of the early part of their career features hit singles (in chronological order) and selected album tracks, running from Love Me Do through the groundbreaking Rubber Soul and Revolver albums. While this may be an excellent intro for beginners, real fans will never be content with only selections, especially when you re dealing with those aforementioned albums. Capitol packages the collection on two discs, copying the original vinyl version--but, of course, CDs hold more music than records did. Still, you do get 26 bona fide classics, so there s no real need to complain. --Bill Holdship

The Red Compilation - In 1973 two Beatles compilations were released,the first being 1962-1966 recognizable by its red cover and the second one is 1967-70 with a blue cover covering a specific era of The Beatles`s career.These were double LPs at the time and with their CD release they kept it that way,with the double discs.As with every other compilations there are complaints to be made,this one is no exception to the rule in fact it has its share of problems as well.It is however a very good choice to start with the 1962-66 and 1967-70 compilations if you get them both you will get a good idea of the band and all.It might not be the best(and its not with the more recent greatest hits such as 1 and Love) but its still worth taking a look at but there ain`t nothing new on this one be advised its just a plain greatest hits.My complaints about this compilation is that it states 1962-1966 when there is nearly no material from 1966!There are only two songs from Revolver wich is actually one of their greatest albums,Rubber Soul on the other hand despite being really great,has more than five songs here wich is way too much.Otherwise the tracklisting is pretty good,each of the albums they did between 62 and 66 are covered some maybe more,some less but still its all covered and that`s a good thing.The fact that they could have added more songs to this one is not too overlook as all those songs could fit on one CD,the material altogheter is barely 60 minutes but they still putted it on two discs.Instead they should have added more songs but i guess they wanted to keep it exactly like the original,wich they did really well.There is nothing new at all with this compilation album except its on CDs,no new songs,videos or anything while they could have added unreleased tracks as there were plenty from that era but they just made it real easy and just remastered everything.You have 26 great songs for the most part and The Beatles are such a great band and they really are worth getting into if you are wondering.Overral at the time it was released this was alright but not by today`s standarts,still the songs remains the most important and if that`s what you`re looking for this is not the best place but still a good place.It is interresting to note that in 1973,their fans were still waiting for the Beatles to regroup again but it never did happen,i doubt seriously that this greatest hits did anything great to their career maybe except give the members a little cash.

Fanstastic Music But Horrible ",Bang for the Buck", - Music: 5 stars, Economic Value: 1 StarNot counting the Anthology albums in the 90 s (which are not hit compilations anyway), the Beatles have in the last 30 years been compiled only once, on 2000 s ",1",, an excellent overview for what it is, their best known and biggest hits. The 1973 ",Red", and ",Blue", compilations remain in print, and I guess are still selling. While the ",Blue", 1967-1970 compilation justifies its continued availibility on 2 CDs, one really has to question why the ",Red", 1962-1966 compilation does.",The Beatles 1962-1966", (26 tracks) clocks in at 62 min., way below the capacity of a single CD, yet remains on the shelf as 2 CDs (along with a heftly $31 retail price). This is nothing short of ripping off the buying public, in my opinion. The reason given by the label management is ",to keep the integruity of the original vinyl issue",, but is anyone really buying this? Shame on them!The music on the ",Red", album is of course stellar, that s not the point. Maybe it s too soon yet after the ",1", compilation, but hasn t the time come for a definitve 2CD compilation of the Beatles, along the lines of, say, ",The Essential Bob Dylan",, maximising the capability of 80 min. of a CD?

A Great Start Towards Your Beatles Collection - If you ve been a Beatles Fanatic for a while, then you will probably own all of the material on this CD already, but for someone just begining their Beatles Collection, or for the casual fan, this is a great place to start! The Beatles have far too many classic hits to include on any one album, but this set has a great selection of some of the best. It makes a great choice if you re introducing your kids to The Beatles as well. Selections range from up-beat poppy songs to sentimental heart-felt balads. All of the songs are well known so it s very easy to sing along with, and a lot of fun!

John, Paul, George, And Ringo - Most people know how great The Beatles are. Therefore, I should only have to say, ",it s The Beatles, need I say more?",. Since I m a nice guy, I ll detail it anyway...",1962-1966", is a great compilation two-disc album for any Beatles fan. This is the set that shows how this musical phenomenon started. It was released three years after their break-up, a time that society still awaited anxiously for their reunion. Fans had never seen a greatest hits compilation from them before this. Still devoted to them, many rushed for this album. These songs continue to inspire a generation of musicians that have come after them, including The Bangles, Sheryl Crow, Def Leppard, and many more. Therefore, it was more than just their good looks and their bopping heads that made them a wonderful band. This set explores John, Paul, George, and Ringo through their first two years of fame in the US. When the British Invasion began in 1964, a new musical revolution began. Their long-lasting impact was the least expected. The Beatles were the first of many British acts (The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Dusty Springfield, etc.) to conquer the US during this time with their first smash it single ",I Want To Hold Your Hand",. Then, their performance on ",The Ed Sullavin Show", that year made music history again. Over 70 million people watched them perform five songs that night. All five of those became smash hits. Their impact, aside the screaming fans, proved that they came to stay. Before their debut, only doo-wop and rock & roll captured the airways, namely by Elvis Presley. It seemed like society was looking for something new. No other act performed in that style of rock before 1964, including the more accented guitar and the absense of a piano/ keyboard. This gave new meaning to rock music. Their great vocal harmonies gave an added spice for listening pleasure. The lyrics gave these love songs the extra catchiness. Most of these songs were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. They later became one of the greatest songwriting duos. Through the years, The Beatles s style wonderfully evolved while continuing to make music history.Those wanting to observe more of their evolution should also buy ",1967-1970",, which explores lyrics about peace, love, drugs, and anti-war. ",1962-1966", is a great album for any Beatles fan to own as it ll continue pleasing listeners for a long time.

Awesome!! - This is the best Beatles CD Ever. If you like the Beatles, you should definately get this!




1962-1966