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Best of the Best Ofs

What are your favorite "Best Of"/"Greatest Hits" albums? Some seem to have been released at the wane of popularity of the artist(s) to earn a few last bucks. Some artist(s) have mutliple "Best Ofs", each with a few hits and some decided "also-rans". Still others are packed with keepers from one side to the next. Which best is best in your collection?
4yanx
ljgj
955 posts
 
James Taylor Vol I and II.
Christopher Cross - Best of.
celtic66
1,652 posts
 
Ry Cooder Film music, Etta James Best Of, Clannad Best Of.
vegasears
1,173 posts
 
The Best of The Pousette-Dart Band
The Alan Parsons Project "The Definitive Collection"
Tangerine Dream-Dream Sequence
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Irmin Schmidt "Filmmusik", "Filmmusik vol 2", "Filmmusik vol 3&4", "Filmmusik vol 5".

Can "Canibalizm 2"

King Crimson "A Young Person's Guide"

Dare to point out that many great artists don't have or even don't want to have "Best of" since there never will be any "Best of..." since "Best of..." means "pop" and pop means fame and famous are forgoten very quickly... Follow..?
4yanx OP
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Marakanetz, your point that many great artists eschew the opportunity to "Best Of" is a given. Not really sure it equates to "pop" (i.e. Etta) but some do clearly see it as a lessening of stature. On the other hand, some of the collections already posted give great joy to their listeners! :-)
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