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Back To Front |  | Artist: Lionel Richie
Label: Motown
Category: Music
List Price: £8.99
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 3202
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Running Time: 68 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 073145300182
EAN: 0073145300182
ASIN: B00002469S
Release Date: June 18, 1999
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Do It To Me | | • | My Destiny | | • | Love Oh Love | | • | All Night Long (All Night) | | • | Easy - Commodores | | • | Still - Commodores | | • | Endless Love - Lionel Richie, Diana Ross | | • | Running With The Night | | • | Dancing On The Ceiling | | • | Sail On - Commodores | | • | Hello | | • | Truly | | • | Penny Lover | | • | Stuck On You | | • | Say You Say Me | | • | Three Times A Lady - Commodores |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Lionel's decision to release a second hits compilation within a decade may have had something to do with the fact that sales of the first were overshadowed by a spousal abuse charge; unsurprisingly then, there isn't too much to distinguish this from the other one. Certain critics have commended Lionel for having spurned the whims of fashion and persisted with sentimental love songs like "Say You Say Me" and "Penny Lover", whatever the weather, and, listening to the tacky 1980s synths of the more upbeat "Running With The Night", it's hard to disagree. Lionel's obviously at his most comfortable with the power ballad--so much so that he has no idea when to exercise a little restraint. For all its baggage--the sickly video with that blind girl and its terrible lyrics--there's the chord structure to a good Charles Aznavour song trying to get out of "Hello", but it's drowning in syrup. Perhaps it's time for a reunion of the old band: the inclusion of "Sail On", "Three Times A Lady" and "Easy" (all Commodores songs) suggests as much. i--Peter Paphides/i
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Eassssy June 17, 2004
V. Ryan (London Uk)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
There is no denying that Lionel Richie is a superstar in the soul music genre. brA lot of soul fans will disagree with this statement as Richie has become very middle of the road with his more recent music. Even some of the songs on this set will have soul boys turning up there noses.p"Back To Front" has tracks on it which will be forever marked as "Classic". Some of the tracks are no doubt on the slushy side. "Hello" the most notable one with the annoying video. But its vintage Richie. Its beautiful, corny and beautiful again. br"My Destiny" is another classic. Its of course catchy but one which showcases the voice that he possess. br"All Night Long" again is classic and one of the many many Richie songs that gets so much radio play. Everyone knows this song. Its typical accessable Lionel Richie - a song for all.br"Easy" is perhaps the best ever song written by the man. Sung while still with the Commadores, "Easy" is a track you can't hate. pBallads have always been his forte. And all the classics are here in the bucket loads.brOne of the best duets of all time, "Endless Love" with Diana Ross is here, with the heart wrenching "Stuck On You" the soulful "Penny Lover and the anthem "Say You Say Me".brIts all here on this excellent and now so cheap history of a superstar - Lionel Richie.pHis music may not be "black" enough for some, and yes true he does attract a more middle of the road radio 2 listener - but that doesn't detract from the fact that Lionel Richie has had hit after hit and has made classic after classic.
Lional Ritchies at his best October 25, 2002
steve pamphilon (england)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
You either like Lional Ritchie or you don't. However, this album is one that will delight his fans and will probably gain him a few more after listening to it. The album features Still, three times a lady and Hello as well as more up tempo numbers such as all night long. This is definately a gift item for mum and dadsbrfriends and lovers. Guaranteed sing alongability
classic. November 15, 2000
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Without fear of exaggeration, I reckon this is undoubtedly a classic, and how anyone can say otherwise is beyond me. I don't know anyone who doesn't love at least one Lionel song, and if they listen to this, they'd love a lot more. One More Time, My Destiny, All Night Long, Hello and Stuck On You are some of the truly great songs of our generation. Sure, its a little syrupy and romantic at times, but the sheer quality of the songwriting jumps out at you. Possibly an album responsible for more marriages than any other, and one of those that quite simply, everyone should own.
Every track a joy to listen to February 26, 2000
Mr. Steve Chapman (Dartford, Kent)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this cd because I liked a few of his songs, after listening to it once I realised I knew and loved every song and it really is a joy to listen to.pGreat to listen to in the car after a stressful day.
A great buy! August 29, 2003
Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, IL USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
[One CD, with a running time of 50 minutes] This collection includes the very best of the golden voice of Lionel Richie. Featuring such greats as All Night Long and Three Times A Lady, it#8217;s a real treat. (Actually, I could have just listed all the songs, they#8217;re all great!) My missing favorite would be Dancing On The Ceiling, but that#8217;s a minor quibble. The paperwork contains some great black-and-white pictures, along with the words to the songs. This is a great buy!
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