Smokie

Mexican girl (which only just made the UK top twenty) is a good song but not essential. Like the previously mentioned Take good care of my baby, it is sometimes included in Smokie collections and sometimes not. Chris Norman also had a minor duet hit with Suzi Quatro and this is also sometimes included in Smokie compilations but, again, it's not essential. Of course, you might think one or more of these songs are essential, in which case make sure you select a Smokie compilation that contains whichever tracks you want.

Lead singer Chris Norman has a soulful, smoky voice (is that how the group got its name?) that you either love or hate. So if you're unfamiliar with Smokie's music, perhaps you should listen to some of it before committing yourself. Assuming you like Chris's distinctive voice you will enjoy this if you enjoy seventies soft rock music.

Wer bisher von Smokie nur die neueren Nummern oder die späteren Stücke à la "Mexican girl" kennt, sollte sich dieses Album zulegen und fest stellen, dass die Jungs früher auch was anderes als Mainstream oder Schunkel-Musik gemacht haben.

Recht gut gelungen      4 von 5 Punkten
Ich finde das die Cd recht gut gelungen ist, schade ist das sie nur 10 Songs enthält. Ähnlichkeiten mit anderen Smokie Cd's sind mir bis dato nicht aufgefallen. Alles in einem reicht es nur zu 4 Sterne.