A Collection Of His Greatest Hits
A Collection Of His Greatest Hits
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UPC Code: 696998513228
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Number of Discs: 1
Description
As can be expected with a Babyface retrospective, the songs are top notch and the production is excellent. At his peak in the mid-'90s, Babyface was arguably the American music industry's hottest producer/songwriter. He also established himself as a top-rate balladeer, as evidenced by the songs on this selection. "Everytime I Close My Eyes," "Never Keeping Secrets," and "When Can I See You" are quintessential slow jam Babyface. His up-tempo numbers, such as "It's No Crime" and the Shalamar cover, "This Is for the Lover in You," are just as engaging. However, despite the inclusion of some of his best ballads and up-tempo hits, this album suffers from several glaring omissions, and leaves one hoping for a more complete product, or at least a second volume to complement what's lacking in this one. Glaring omissions include two hits from his Tender Lover album, those being "My Kinda Girl" and the title track. Incidentally, both those songs were remixed (and greatly improved) when released as singles, so their inclusion on this hits package would have been a huge bonus for the singer's fans. Other omissions include his hit duet with Pebbles, "Love Makes Things Happen," his hit duet with Toni Braxton, "Give U My Heart," early singles "Mary Mack" and "Lovers," later singles "And Our Feelings" and "Rock Bottom," as well as his har- to-find duet with Lisa Stansfield, "Dream Away," and his Top Ten hit with prot
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For The Cool In You | 4:53 | |
| 2 | It's No Crime | 4:02 | |
| 3 | Whip Appeal | 5:46 | |
| 4 | Never Keeping Secrets | 4:50 | |
| 5 | Every Time I Close My Eyes | 4:56 | |
| 6 | When Can I See You | 3:49 | |
| 7 | Reason For Breathing | 5:43 | |
| 8 | This Is For The Lover In You | 3:59 | |
| 9 | How Come, How Long | 5:15 | |
| 10 | Change The World | 7:32 | |
| 11 | I Love You Babe | 4:10 | |
| 12 | Soon As I Get Home | 5:07 | |
| 13 | Where Will You Go | 5:09 | |
| 14 | When Men Grow Old | 5:32 |
