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Bobby Vee's Golden Greats was the first compilation of the singer's hits, assembled and released in late 1962, in time for Christmas of that year, at a point when he fairly ruled the charts and his records were thoroughly representative of what was happening in music. The biggest hits -- not in any particular order -- were reserved for the first side, the biggest hit on side two being "Rubber Ball," which peaked at number six. But the most interesting cut here is easily "Suzie Baby," originally recorded by Vee for the tiny Soma label and later licensed by Liberty Records. Dating from his early recording career, it captures him thoroughly in his Buddy Holly mode, and the effect is extremely haunting. Otherwise, every track here earned its place on the album, and the makers threw in as an added bonus Vee's rendition of Holly's "Everyday." Coupled with the presence of "Suzie Baby" and "Rubber Ball," which is sung in very much the manner of the late Texas rock & roll legend, it helps to make a significant part of this album a tribute to Holly. As a hits compilation, this is an above-average release, and it is actually unexpectedly thorough, mostly thanks to the obscurities included; but this is also too restricted a way in which to discover an underrated talent such as Vee -- those with an ounce of curiosity should invest in the CDs of his full albums.
© Bruce Eder /TiVo
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Carole King, ComposerLyricist - Gerry Goffin, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1961 Capitol Records, LLC
Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist - Blanche Carter, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1960 Capitol Records, LLC
Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist - The Johnny Mann Singers, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Gluck, Composer - Neval Nader, Composer
℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Robet Thomas Velline, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1959 Capitol Records, LLC
Gerald Goffin, ComposerLyricist - Carole King, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1961 Capitol Records, LLC
John D. Loudermilk, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1961 Capitol Records, LLC
Gerry Goffin, ComposerLyricist - Jack Keller, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1961 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Earl Palmer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - ERNIE FREEMAN, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anne Orlowski, ComposerLyricist - Aaron H. Schroeder, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1960 Capitol Records, LLC
Jack Keller, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Roy Buchanan, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Vee, MainArtist - The Johnny Mann Singers, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Gerald Goffin, ComposerLyricist - Carole King, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1961 Capitol Records, LLC
Norman Petty, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Charles Hardin, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1960 Capitol Records, LLC
Gerald Goffin, ComposerLyricist - Carole King, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist - The Johnny Mann Singers, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
CHARLES STROUSE, ComposerLyricist - LEE ADAMS, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1961 Capitol Records, LLC
Jerry Allison, ComposerLyricist - Sonny Curtis, ComposerLyricist - Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist
℗ 1961 Capitol Records, LLC
Tommy "Snuff" Garrett, Producer - Bobby Vee, MainArtist - Glasser, ComposerLyricist - Lesslie, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Album review
Bobby Vee's Golden Greats was the first compilation of the singer's hits, assembled and released in late 1962, in time for Christmas of that year, at a point when he fairly ruled the charts and his records were thoroughly representative of what was happening in music. The biggest hits -- not in any particular order -- were reserved for the first side, the biggest hit on side two being "Rubber Ball," which peaked at number six. But the most interesting cut here is easily "Suzie Baby," originally recorded by Vee for the tiny Soma label and later licensed by Liberty Records. Dating from his early recording career, it captures him thoroughly in his Buddy Holly mode, and the effect is extremely haunting. Otherwise, every track here earned its place on the album, and the makers threw in as an added bonus Vee's rendition of Holly's "Everyday." Coupled with the presence of "Suzie Baby" and "Rubber Ball," which is sung in very much the manner of the late Texas rock & roll legend, it helps to make a significant part of this album a tribute to Holly. As a hits compilation, this is an above-average release, and it is actually unexpectedly thorough, mostly thanks to the obscurities included; but this is also too restricted a way in which to discover an underrated talent such as Vee -- those with an ounce of curiosity should invest in the CDs of his full albums.
© Bruce Eder /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:33:41
- Main artists: Bobby Vee
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1962 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
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