Kevin H. (spankrabbit) from TAMPA, FL Reviewed on 1/15/2007...
German import.
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UnBELIEVEable!!!
K. Downey | 09/08/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Before Believe, Cher racked up a pretty impressive list of hit records, almost all of which are included on this collection. Essentially, this is the same collection as the American "If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits," with a few notable exceptions. The true highlights of this collection are the previously unreleased "Oh No Not My Baby," written by Carole King, and the Dianne Warren penned "Whenever You're Near." Also available here are "Many Rivers To Cross," from Extravaganza and "Dead Ringer For Love" with Meat Loaf. The previous song being tender and emotional, the latter just plain rock'n'roll fun. Between the two choices, I prefer this European release because it offers more that you probably haven't heard before. The only things missing are "After All," and "Take Me Home" (Not a great loss)"
Surprisingly good!
Invisiboy2001 | Chicago, IL United States | 08/09/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Yes, it's yet ANOTHER Cher gits collection, but this one has some fun extras: namely the first three tracks, none of which were hits ... but are pretty great nonetheless (especially "Oh No, Not My Baby"). Also, this CD's version of "I Found Someone" is a slightly different mix than the one released here in the States. Overall, a terrific CD, even though the #1 hit "Half-Breed" was not included (Was it not a hit in the UK, where this CD was released?). I whole-heartedly recommend this to Cher fans!"
This is a condensed overview of Chers' career
Ward J. Lamb | slate hill, new york United States | 09/09/1998
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This European release of Chers' Greatest Hits is fairly good, but the range is so diverse that it seems that 2 discs were in order. The singing is good and the productions varied. Two unreleased songs from the studio and an additional concert piece, "Many Rivers to Cross",try to bring things up to date. The best tracks are hard to pinpoint as they are all generally good. My fave is "Save Up All Your Tears". Too bad the origional Sonny Bono "Bang Bang", and her 1st Imperial hit "All I Really Want to Do", have been ignored. Not to mention her "Take Me Home" number from 79'. It's a good compilation, but too abbreviated for an artist who has been with us for so long.America, where is your release on this? I hear its' due in Oct. 98...Her last cd had a number of tracks superior to these new ones here, including"It's A Mans' World"."
Lace, Wigs and AOR
fabio-italy | milan, italy | 12/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Cher brings 3 new tracks to life on this greatest hits collection released in Europe back in 1992.
OH NO, NOT MY BABY is a Carole King song brillianty re-interpreted by Cher in the footsteps of THE SHOOP SHOOP SONG.
TOO MANY RIVERS TO CROSS is a Jimmy Cliff cover of one of his reggae hits of the '80's, recorded live at the Mirage in Vegas during her Extravaganza Tour.
WHENEVER YOU'RE NEAR is the absolute standout tune, great AOR, very much in tune with all of her material appearing on her latest 3 albums for geffen.
Some singles have been left out (HEART OF STONE and AFTER ALL), but they included a duet with Meatloaf written by Jim Steinman (not really a great track, though...) and some tunes from her '70's period.
Plus an extensive booklet with lotsa pics...a feast for the eyes!
A must have for AOR lovers!"