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Music : The Hit Factory: Pete Waterman's Greatest Hits
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The Hit Factory: Pete Waterman's Greatest Hits by: Various Artists List Price: £17.99 Price: £12.82 You Save: £5.17 (29%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0731456066929 Label: Universal Music TV Manufacturer: Universal Music TV Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Universal Music TV Release Date: October 16, 2000 Studio: Universal Music TV Sales Rank: 57802 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: "They're producers of throw-away, candy floss pop which won't be remembered" was one of the kindest comments made about the work of pop supremos Stock, Aitken and Waterman during the 1980s. Responding to this regular onslaught Pete Waterman always maintained that their songs would follow the same route as Motown compositions--they would stand the test of time and become classics. With the release of The Hit Factory, there is further evidence that Waterman may have been right all along. Stretching from Waterman's earliest work with Nik Kershaw and Hazel Dean, to his more recent protégés Steps, you realise how influential he has been in shaping the British pop music scene. One annoying factor about this otherwise essential collection is that the record company, in their quest to highlight the contemporariness of Waterman's work, have included tracks with some very loose connections. Even though signed to his label PWL, he had no production ties with artists such as Opus III & Undercover. However, how can you resist reliving those days of old when you watched Dead or Alive playing live on Razzmatazz, or Sonia performing "You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You" on the Hit Man and Her Roadshow? --John Galilee Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Full of pop classics!If I went back to the 80s and early 90s, I really don't think I'd be calling the majority of these tunes classics - I would have used some rather foul language instead, I bet! But I think a lot of pop music ages better than we imagine, however bad people may have thought it sounded at the time. I really love this double-cd - I've played it basically non-stop since I got it. As another reviewer noted, it's surprising how many classics Pete had a hand in... Nik Kershaw, Musical Youth, and a personal favourite of mine "Fine Day" by Opus 3. I always had a soft spot for Jason Donovan's singles - even though I would never have admitted that at the time. But listening to the likes of "Too Many Broken Hearts" now, I think he has a great ... Read More: Rating: - Non Stop Pop Classics for Your Party PartyAs a long time fan of the bubblegummy poppy sounds that storm out of the radio to grab your ear and never let go, I rank this collection highly. So PWL and SAW are/were machines, so was Motown and Buddah Records in the 60's, and so are the Teen Pop Sensations from Orlando now. It all hums great, and has no real "meaning" other than to get you happy and dancing! One small question...Where is "Id Rather Jack" by the Reynolds Girls? (Great Lost 80s Song!) Rating: - a classic compilation!A must have cd for fans of greatfeel good pop.Some real treats are included here.From the Hazell Dean smash of 84 "Whatever i do" right up to the Steps track "Tragedy".My favourite tracks are the 80s Stock Aitken Waterman productions.Especially Mel & Kim's "Respectable(single mix)",Dead or Alive's "You spin me round",Bananarama's "Venus",Jason Donovan's "Too many broken hearts" and the wonderful "Nothing's gonna stop me now" from Sam Fox.Other standout tracks are the moving Princess slowie "Say i'm your number one",Donna Summer's 89 floor filler "This time i know it's for real" and Sonia's number one single "you'll never stop me from loving you'.For themost part,Pete has chosen some exellent tracks for this album.It's great to hear these tunes ... Read More: Rating:  - Radio EditsI was always a big fan of the SAW era. I was hoping that some of the cuts on this CD were the extended versions,(knowing they all can't be due to the time limits on CD's.)Not 1 of them are extended versions you used to hear in the clubs. But the music is the pop-party pieces that made us all fans of the PWL empire. Steve NYC Rating:  - If you like pop music, buy itThis album displays Pete's talent for writing catchy pop tunes. If you remember the 80's onwards all the tunes will bring back memories of what you were doing at the original release time. If you don't, but have a general taste in music you will still get enjoyment from these tunes. You will find yourself humming, singing and foot tapping, much to your embaresment. The CD's music covers lots of different groups who were helped onto stardom by these and other of Pete's songs. A very enjoyable 2 CD package not to be missed if you like pop music at its best. |
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