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The Best of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance

The Best of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance
Artist: Michael Franks
Label: Rhino Records
Category: Music

List Price: $11.98
Buy New: $7.43
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 26 reviews
Sales Rank: 47315

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 512214
UPC: 081227991586
EAN: 0081227991586
ASIN: B001BAWKIS

Release Date: July 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: All products brand new and factory sealed.

Tracks:

  • Popsicle Toes
  • Eggplant
  • The Lady Wants to Know
  • Antonio's Song (The Rainbow)
  • When the Cookie Jar Is Empty
  • Tiger in the Rain
  • Baseball
  • Love Duet
  • When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)
  • Your Secret's Safe with Me
  • When I Give My Love to You
  • Island Life
  • The Art of Love
  • Soul Mate
  • Hourglass

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
2 CDs at one low price.


Customer Reviews:   Read 21 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Charming, gentle   January 10, 2008
George F. (Wisconsin)
Franks has a surprisingly gentle voice and a whimsical track - Popsicle Toes, that make this a pleasant choice. It's good to preview listening to him, don't judge by the cover photo. 15 tracks and 69:09 is a generously filled disc. br / br /


4 out of 5 stars almost a five   September 4, 2007
Larry Brill (ny ny)
its good. almost very good. its an older franks. good, but not as good as TEA or GYPSY. but what the hell...its franks, so buy it, listen and enjoy.


5 out of 5 stars Love Measures Infinity, Minute by Minute...."   May 15, 2007
Bob Dog (Maryland)
You'll thoroughly enjoy Michael Franks no matter how you measure him. The title quote above, is from "Hourglass." br / br /Bee Bop Jazz is his home base, but his marvelous sense of humor, sexuality, and fun, make this compillation a great investment, because you will listen to it again and again. The songs cover a variety of moods with a variety of musical attitudes (its not all upbeat), so you'll hear something new every time you play it. br / br /My favorites are "When Sly Calls," "When you give your love to me," and "Hourglass," but like other great collections, its all good. br / br /Influenced by others I'm sure, but he is absolutely unique. I'm curious about how these songs were produced, because he uses a large number of instruments (synthetic or real?) so he gets exactly the sound he wants when he wants it. Its as if each song were carefully crafted of intricate pieces. br /


5 out of 5 stars Michael Franks at His Best   February 21, 2007
Diana E. Butcher (Pomona, CA United States)
I became interested in Michael Franks' music after my husband and I saw him perform recently. He is a very interesting and unique artist. I ordered this CD of his greatest hits as I was curious to know more about his repertoire, than probably his most famous song, "Popsicle Toes." This CD does not disappoint. It has all of his well known music as well as some of his music that was successful, but perhaps not as well-known. br / Michael's style is smooth and his delivery never fails to hold your interest. He is able to turn a unique phrase and get the listener's ear or deliver a funny line with subtlety and wry humor. br / My husband and I listened to this album on a road trip and it was a welcome companion. The listener will not tire of this album and if you are a Michael Franks fan, you will appreciate having all his great music on one CD. I would recommend this album to those who enjoy smooth jazz or those looking for a different artist delivering music that is not only tuneful and catchy but soothing to the ear and the psyche.


5 out of 5 stars QUITE FRANKLY HE'S ALWAYS BEEN AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME   July 10, 2006
Michael Love (Charlotte, North Carolina United States)
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