Greatest Hits - GILBERT O'SULLIVAN*****

Alone Again (Naturally)/Clair/Christmas Song/We Will/Nothing Rhymed/Why Oh Why Oh Why/Get Down/ Matrimony/Ooh Wakka Do Wakka Day/No Matter How I Try/Ooh Baby/Out Of The Question

Pop vocalist and songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan enjoyed immense success in the UK in the early 1970s in both the singles and album charts. This collection was issued a few years later by which time public awareness of his music had declined. This is an excellent compilation of the best of his great melodic songs. (UK:13)

“If there is a need to find out how to make commercial, easy listening, sweet pop music and not being shallow, you should check this compilation. Pure pop with heart and soul. Something that doesn't exist anymore, Just brilliant.”

“An excellent and representative compilation of one of the unique voices of 1970s pop. The music of Gilbert O'Sullivan is great. The classic Alone Again (Naturally) is not alone here, though it may be the best track.”

“One of the most talented pop songsters of the 1970s, his voice is charming, innocent, and boyish, but a little naughty. This LP is a great way to learn about him, through his biggest hits and a few other choice cuts.”

“I was very young when Alone Again Naturally was introduced and I truly love this song. I was born in the early 60s and music from the 60s and 70s really turns me on. I want to thank fine artists such as Gilbert O'Sullivan for great music that reminds me of the good times while growing up. While the lyrics are at some point quite sad, this is still a heart-filled song with true meaning.”

“In the early 70's, Gilbert O'Sullivan was genuinely talented and wrote some amazingly good songs.”

“Gilbert O'Sullivan's anachronistic style may have seemed annoyingly out of place in the early 1970s, but time has brought out the charm of his music as age brings out the rich patina in wood. This collection serves as an excellent introduction to this talented songwriter and vocalist. It's a shame that O'Sullivan's best work is today largely ignored, because he turned out some of the best crafted pop of the era.”

“In his day Gilbert recorded some incredibly memorable and richly melodic music. I knew many of these hits already, but many more of these have become my favourites since I purchased this great LP.”