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Probably the best Hall & Oates collection so far. 25 years

Richard Bell | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 10/22/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Daryl Hall and John Oates have been amazingly consistent as creative musicians and songwriters throughout their career. If you need proof, here it is.

A 1997 BMG International import all nice and cleaned up sonically. The full range of big hits are here. Thirty six of them in fact. From the 1973 album "Abandoned Luncheonette" thru to 1990s "Change Of Season", the bulk of the studio albums are very well represented.



There are a lot of Hall & Oates collection CDs to choose from, but what gives this collection a boost is the inclusion of a few of Daryl Hall's solo hits. In particular "Dreamtime" and "Someone Like You" from his 1986 release "3 Hearts In The Happy Ending Machine".

Other surprises included are the original un-edited version of "She's Gone".



The tracks on this 2 CD collection are not set in chronology of release but rather provide a nice mix of older material interspersed with the newer tunes.

From seasoned fans of Hall & Oates to beginners I believe THIS is the collection to have...at least until the "Re-mastered 24bit Deluxe Box Set" comes along.



The year 2007 will mark Hall & Oates 35th year as a recording duo. That's a milestone and I believe that's also a record (except for the Smothers Brothers and they don't count because they're brothers).

The sheer number of Hall & Oates albums available to music buyers is testament to their popularity and staying power. The dynamic duo are still touring and turning out new quality material that just seems to get better with age. They have matured nicely with their audience. But it ain't old foggy music by any means.



For my money "Starting All over Again: The Best of Hall and Oates" is the best Hall & Oates collection CD of the bunch so far. It's just too bad it's an import.





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Looking for the best Hall and Oates compilation? Easy guide

a consumer | PA | 08/20/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Track by track comparison of "Starting All Over Again" versus "Ultimate Daryl Hall & John Oates" -



On BOTH recordings:



She's Gone

Sara Smile

Do What You Want, Be What You Are

Rich Girl

Back Together Again

It's A Laugh

I Don't Wanna Lose You

You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling

Kiss On My List

You Make My Dreams

Everytime You Go Away

Private Eyes

I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)

Did It In A Minute

Maneater

One On One

Family Man

Say It Isn't So

Adult Education

Out Of Touch

Method Of Modern Love

Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

Possession Obsession

Everything Your Heart Desires

So Close

Starting All Over Again



Only on "Starting All Over Again":



Mano a Mano

Why Do Lovers Break Each Others' Hearts

Dreamtime

Everywhere I Look

Change of Season

Kerry

I Ain't Going to Take It This Time

Someone Like You

Guessing Games

Italian Girls



Only on "Ultimate Daryl Hall & John Oates":



Las Vegas Turnaround

When The Morning Comes

Camellia

Wait For Me

How Does It Feel To Be Back

Your Imagination

Missed Opportunity

Downtown Life

Don't Hold Back Your Love

Promise Ain't Enough

Do It For Love



Both are great discs covering a lot of turf, so the songs you prefer will probably make the difference. Me? I would have missed "Wait for Me" and "When the Morning Comes" which is why "Ultimate Daryl Hall & John Oates" made the cut. Regardless of your choice, hopefully this track listing comparison made it easier!"

Far better than Rock n Soul Vol I

Joseph Dufrene | 11/17/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was the most comprehensive Hall & Oates collection available when I bought this. An absolute must have collection for any Hall & Oates fan but doesn't feel like buying all the albums. Contains all the big hits: Rich girl, Sara Smile, Kiss on My List, Maneater, Mano a Mano, and one of my favorites Family Man & Private Eyes. For any big late 80's-early 90's SNL fans G.E. Smith and Tom "T-Bone" Wolk were part of Hall & Oates backing band."