The Very Best of the Impressions [Rhino]

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A wise buy for those curious about the kings of Chicago soul, The Very Best of the Impressions is a tad brief, but it hits on all cylinders for most of its running time. Beginning with the early hits "Gypsy Woman" and "It's All Right," this chronological 16-track collection compiles the best from the Impressions' growing social consciousness ("People Get Ready," "Keep on Pushing," "Amen"), then charts the later Curtis Mayfield days with "We're a Winner," "This Is My Country," "Choice of Colors," and "Check out Your Mind." As sometimes happens on a Rhino set, however, the compilers were overly reliant on the pop charts: many superior songs from their early and middle years -- "I'm So Proud" and "Mighty Mighty (Spade and Whitey)," to name only two -- are sacrificed for three post-Curtis Mayfield songs, when only one, "Finally Got Myself Together (I'm a Changed Man)," was really necessary. Still, even if the title isn't 100 percent accurate (Greatest Hits would've been the right choice), The Very Best of the Impressions is the most succinct set of Impressions material available. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Artist	The Impressions
Format	CD
Label Name	Rhino
Producer	Curtis Mayfield, Ed Townsend, Johnny Pate, Roy Glover, Jr.
Release Date	2008 02 26
Song List	1: Gypsy Woman (2:22) 2: It's All Right (2:51) 3: Talking About My Baby (2:34) 4: Keep on Pushing (2:36) 5: You Must Believe Me (2:35) 6: Amen (3:31) 7: People Get Ready (2:39) 8: Woman's Got Soul (2:19) 9: We're a Winner (2:25) 10: Fool for You (2:56) 11: This Is My Country (2:50) 12: Choice of Colors (3:20) 13: Check out Your Mind [*] (3:31) 14: Finally Got Myself Together (I'm a Changed Man) [*] (3:10) 15: Sooner or Later [*] (3:30) 16: Same Thing It Took [Edit][*] (3:20)
Style.Categories	Chicago Soul, Uptown Soul, Pop-Soul, Northern Soul, R&B, Soul

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