Bobby Vee's Golden Greats | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | November 1962 | |||
Recorded | 1959–1962 | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 34:01 | |||
Label | Liberty | |||
Producer | Snuff Garrett | |||
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Singles from Bobby Vee's Golden Greats | ||||
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Bobby Vee's Golden Greats is a compilation album by American singer Bobby Vee that was released in November 1962 by Liberty Records. It was Vee's first greatest hits compilation on the Liberty label.
He had as the major influences in his career his personal manager Arnold Mills and record producer, Snuff Garrett. [1] [2]
The album debuted on Billboard Top LPs chart in the issue dated November 3, 1962, peaking at No. 24. [3]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
New Record Mirror | [5] |
William Ruhlmann of AllMusic said that "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, it helps to make a significant part of this album a tribute to Holly. As a hits compilation, this is an above-average release." [4]
Billboard selected the album for a "Spotlight Album" review, stating that it featured "A potent line-up of hit tunes by the hit-maker that spells sales in all sort of location". [6]
Record Mirror raved, "Bobby is right back at the top of the pop tree and looks set for a long time to come." [5] The Honolulu Advertiser called it "another par-favorite." [7]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Take Good Care of My Baby" | Carole King, Gerry Goffin | 2:27 |
2. | "Devil or Angel" | Blanche Carter | 2:17 |
3. | "Punish Her" | Neval Nader, John Gluck | 1:52 |
4. | "Suzie Baby" | Bobby Vee | 2:48 |
5. | "Walkin' with My Angel" | Goffin, King | 2:14 |
6. | "Stayin' In" | John D. Loudermilk | 2:03 |
7. | "Run to Him" | Gerry Goffin, Jack Keller | 2:07 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Rubber Ball" | A. Orlowski Aaron Schroeder | 2:17 |
2. | "Please Don't Ask About Barbara" | Bill Buchanan, Jack Keller | 2:03 |
3. | "How Many Tears" | Carole King, Gerry Goffin | 2:03 |
4. | "Everyday" | Buddy Holly, Norman Petty | 2:10 |
5. | "Sharing You" | Gerry Goffin, Carole King | 2:03 |
6. | "One Last Kiss" | Charles Strouse, Lee Adams | 1:58 |
7. | "More Than I Can Say" | Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison | 2:26 |
8. | "Someday (When I'm Gone From You)" (Featuring The Crickets) | Tom Lesslie, Dick Glasser | 2:10 |
Chart (1962) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Top LPs [3] | 24 |
US Cash Box [ citation needed ] | 22 |
Year | Single | Chart | Peak |
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1962 | "Punish Her" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 20 |
US Cash Box | 32 |
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"Take Good Care of My Baby" is a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The song was made famous by Bobby Vee, when it was released in 1961.
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