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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bob Dylan recorded so many classic songs in the 1960s that trying to pick out a single disc's worth as being definitive is a fool's errand at best. Fortunately, "Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits" was follwed by a double disc "Volume 2" that together make for two incredibly strong anthology albums. This album does contain perhaps the most well known songs of Dylan's incredible output from the 60's, though songs like "Mr. Tamborine Man" (The Byrds) and "It Ain't Me Babe" (The Turtles) were chart hits for other artists. The epic "Like a Rolling Stone" was the biggest chart hit for Dylan himeslf, while "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They are a-Changing" came to define the protest generation. "Positively 4th Street" is one of the most biting putdowns ever recorded while on "I Want You" and "Just Like a Woman" Bob proved he can write great romantic songs as well.
Overall, this is a great disc to start your Dylan collection and will ultimately leave you wanting more.
58 of 62 people found the following review helpful
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No point in going over each song. There is no greatest hit collection to compare to this one. If you're clueless to Dylan and his music, and you're a thinking human being with the slightest sense of humanity and poetry in your soul, buy it, listen to it, listen to it, listen to it. He was the voice of the 60's that stretches beyond, above, behind and everywhere else. So many have given their interpretations of his songs. I never get tired of hearing a new Dylan song re-interpreted. I'm energized when I hear a Dylan tune on the radio. I mean, how can you not feel the eternal pain of "Blowin' In The Wind", the TRUTH of "Like A Rolling Stone", the poetry of "Mr. Tambourine Man", the cutting insights of "It Aint Me Babe", the words of "Positively 4th Street". There is no replacement "singer" or "writer" to compare to Dylan. He changed all of us in ways we have all lost sight of. Thanks, Bob.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Those who bash this best-of for not being complete enough are, I think, missing the point; "Greatest Hits" was never intended to be anything like a definitive overview of Dylan's early work. It was, quite simply, an attempt by Columbia Records to cash in on a hot talent and, simultaneously, provide consumers with "new" product while the artist himself pieced himself back together (physically, mentally, and artistically). Crass? Exploitative? Shameless? You betcha. But in spite of its unholy origins, "Greatest Hits" works.
For one thing, there's absolutely no filler here; every cut is a stone-cold classic. (Granted, that's not because of any special care on Columbia's part but because Dylan is incapable of writing a totally worthless song.) For another, it functions admirably well as a "starter kit"; I, for one, was first introduced to Dylan's work though this album; if not for "Greatest Hits" to whet my appetite I might never have gone on and discovered his "real" albums.
That said, I have to wonder why Columbia didn't take a little more care with the reissue CD. Sure, the remastered sound is a marked improvement, but why not throw in a few bonus tracks? And couldn't a decent booklet with liner notes and session information have been provided? If and when the rest of Dylan's catalog is reissued, I hope Columbia gives them more the kind of treatment they've given the Byrds and Miles Davis. Those complaints aside, I see no reason to be ashamed of owning, and liking, this CD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Every Song on This Record is Important
A friend of mine has the Dylan poster that originally came with this record framed and hanging in her living room. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Annette Reese
A Mighty Fine Stand Alone Record
This record came out after a long lapse, probably because of Dylan's motorcycle accident. At least that's what I've read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tiffany Dingrado
Must Hear
It goes with out saying Bob Dylan has had an enduring music career. A compilation of his greatest hits is a must buy.
Published 4 months ago by Terry G
A Record, Like the Man, Ahead of its Time
I really like this album. I love "Tambourine Man", love the subtle electric guitar. I adore "It Ain't Me Babe," it ain't no stinkin' love song. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ophelia Paige
Get this CD just for "Positively 4th Street"
According to my dad, Bob Dylan had an accident on his motorcycle sometime after "Blonde on Blonde" was released and it was looking like it was going to be a long time before he was... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Stephanie Sane
BOB
What a great compilation of Bob Dylan's work. He such a great songwriter...this CD takes me back to the day of great music. I wish it had the song "Hurricane" on it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Deb
Awesome C.D.
Packaging was sub-standard. The case was broken...but the C.D. was just like new. Very happy with the quality. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Marcella Loomis
folk rock
This is a very good CD. "Blowin In the Wind" is a classic as well as "Times A-Changin".
Published 21 months ago by Benita Nelson
Can't go wrong
Can't go wrong with this one, it is awesome. I do believe this is the best cd of Bob Dylans. Fantastic!!!
Published on June 6, 2010 by DJ
If you can only buy ONE Bob Dylan album, Buy this!
This album is great! Has a lot of his early hits, This truly needs to be in everyone's collection!
Published on May 16, 2010 by Dave
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