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She is woman, hear her sing her hits (and more), Jun 21 2002
This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
I usually never make it all the way through this CD because it is so heavily frontloaded. All of Helen Reddy's "Greatest Hits" show up at the beginning. I guess that means that the album provides exactly what the title promises, beginning with all of her "hits" and then filling up the rest of the CD with the "(and More)" part. Reddy's spot in pop history was secured by the album's first track, "I Am Woman," which became an anthem for the Women's Lib movement. However, I do not think I ever knew that Reddy was one of the writers of the song. This is probably because we first heard Reddy as a cover artist, doing "I Don't Know How to Love Him" from "Jesus Christ Superstar." Deciding about this one is pretty easy: look over the first six, seven tracks and if you see three or four you want to hear again, then add this album to your music collection. Final Note: If you like Reddy's version of "Delta Dawn," then you should hear Bette Midler sing it live some time; it was the high point of her concert. But I, as everybody well knows by now, digress.
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Keep On Singing!, May 25 2000
This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
During the explosive early days of the women's liberation movement, this dynamic female member of the British Invasion dove head first into the controversy, becoming an outspoken and often harshly criticized spokesperson for the emotionally charged issue. However, no matter what anyone thought of her politics, no one could deny that Helen Reddy was a superior songstress, possessing a vibrant voice and a dynamic delivery. Her music remains as magical today as the day it first hit the airwaves. Helen Reddy's Greatest Hits (and More) is without question the finest collection of her material available. From the powerful I Am Woman, the cross-over smash Delta Dawn (equally successful for Tanya Tucker on the country side), and the provocative Angie Baby, to her brilliant cover of You're My World (arguably better than the original), this disc offers hit after hit after delightful hit. The mastering of the disc is exquisite, and the sound is bright and clear. Anyone who followed the pop/rock music of the early and mid-seventies can give you several reasons why Helen Reddy was a major musical force during those years. This disc can give you fifteen. Don't miss it!
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Fond Memories, Feb 3 2000
This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
These songs take me back, but they still sound fresh. Most of her top songs are here, and these were huge hits..."I Am Woman", "Leave Me Alone", "You And Me Against The World", "Angie Baby", "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady", and the old Cilla Black classic "You're My World". This disc will certainly please Helen Reddy fans.
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