The Best of New York City (their 1st two albums)
James K. Eubanks | Los Angeles, California United States | 10/29/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For the collector, this is the CD to have. Rather than "The Best Of," it is actually New York City's first two albums, as they were originally released, on one CD. And, since, to my knowledge, they only released two albums, this CD might more aptly be titled "The Complete New York City." The critics don't seem to agree with me. However, though their first album, "I'm Doin' Fine Now," contains the "hits," it is their Thom Bell produced second album that is the real gem. By then, NYC had stopped trying to sound like the Spinners having developed its own sound, which was not as flashy but just as soulful. Not as "singles" oriented, "Soulful Road" has a stylistic continuity their first effort lacks. It remains one of my favorite albums and I highly recommend this CD for anyone who loves the Philly Sound."
The Complete New York City
T. A. Guilbault | ME USA | 01/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"2 Complete Albums on - Chelsea Records: A Constant New Beginning.
Enclosed with a historically-beautiful, fold-out booklet; a must-have for 1970s soul collectors! The songs are as followed:
Tracks 1-11: I'M DOIN' FINE NOW (* Produced, Arranged & Conducted by Mr. Thom Bell)
01. I'm Doin' Fine Now *
02. Hang Your Head in Shame
03. Make Me Twice the Man
04. By the Time I Get to Phoenix
05. Sanity
06. Hang On Sloopy
07. Set the Record Straight
08. Quick, Fast, In a Hurry *
09. Uncle James *
10. Ain't It So *
11. Reach Out
Tracks 12-21: SOULFUL ROAD (Produced, Arranged & Conducted by Mr. Thom Bell)
12. Happiness Is
13. I've Had Enough
14. Darling Take Me Back
15. Can't Survive Without My Sweets
16. Got To Get You Back In My Life
17. Do You Remember Yesterday
18. Only You
19. Take My Hand
20. Can't Go On Without You
21. Love Is What You Make It
****Mr. Thom Bell***** I Am Not Worthy! THANK YOU!"
Ty Bess (the music man)
Tyrone Bess | oakland ca | 11/04/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"happiness is new york city.Iam so glad somebody got it and understood that this had to be released.there are a lot of hidden gems on this cd.
If you own any of their songs you know what i mean.The radio hits(i,m doin fine now,quick ,fast in a hurry)were the tease.happiness is,got to get you back in my life and do you remember yesterday are the real meat of this cd.Once again mr thom bell and linda creed work their magic and truly deliver enjoy!"
Track Listings (21) - Disc #1