 "Great CD for Partridge Family fans" | 2008-08-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: A18W5XZ7IVURK6 |
I grew up on the Partridge Family (way better than the Brady Bunch) and while I loved the show, it was the music that made the Partridge Family such a hit. Obviously, the Partridge Family is David Cassidy since none of the other case members (except for Shirley Jones on the show) actually sang. That's why I'm surprised to find "Let the Good Times in" and "Together (Havin' A Ball)" on this CD since David Cassidy doesn't sing on either of these 2 songs.
But nonetheless, this is a great collection for Partridge Family fans. With the possible exception of "Stephanie," all of the songs are great examples of sweet lyrics, great vocals (those amazing harmonies), and good time, finger-snapping, toe-tapping music. "Come on Get Happy" (the show's theme song) leads off the CD and the music just gets better after that.
This CD is well worth the money. Enjoy! |
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 "an undeniably good album" | 2008-06-17 |
| - Reviewed By ma1963 |
Come On Get Happy! The Very Best of the Partridge Family is a pretty good CD of some of their greatest hits. Sure, some may argue that a song or two was left out but overall this is a strong single CD compilation. The quality of the sound is very good and the artwork is really nicely done.
The CD starts with the title track, "Come On Get Happy." They sing this very well and their harmonizing is excellent. This sure brings back many memories from my childhood days! This song makes me remember the days when I would turn on the television to watch the episodes of their television show and I liked the show when I was a kid. "I Think I Love You" is definitely one of their greatest hits ever. They sing and play this with panache; David Cassidy sings very well; and the song has great modulations between major and minor keys to make it sound even prettier. I think that's a harpsichord in the musical arrangement; and it all works very well. "I Woke Up In Love This Morning" celebrates the joys of falling in love with your one true love. David Cassidy sings this with passion, heart and soul. The guitar work and the percussion sure does work to make this number shine; and it's quite a strong pop hit from back in the day.
"Baby I Love, Love, I Love You" has a very pretty arrangement and they sing and play this with all their heart and soul. "Baby I Love, Love, I Love You" features this group front and center--and that's quite all right by me! In addition, "Point Me In The Direction Of Albuquerque" truly does showcase David Cassidy's vocal talents and he aces this number quite easily. He was talented! "Point Me In The Direction Of Albuquerque" is another highlight of this fine album.
"Sunshine" has a relentlessly upbeat, bouncy flavor to it that will make bubblegum and soft pop lovers happy everywhere! "Sunshine" features the greatness of The Partridge Family and that's terrific. "Let The Good Times In" is another bouncy, upbeat melody that really makes you appreciate the fine music of The Partridge Family--they truly WERE talented. In addition, "I'll Meet You Halfway" is a stunning number and it's probably my favorite song on the entire album. What a moving arrangement--I love every minute of "I'll Meet You Halfway."
"Together (Havin' A Ball)" is classic Partridge Family music; and listen for "Looking Through The Eyes Of Love." "Looking Through The Eyes Of Love" is a charming ballad that holds its own very well. "Roller Coaster" features David Cassidy really opening up to make his mark on this excellent number; and the CD ends well with The Partridge Family performing "Together We're Better." "Together We're Better" is another upbeat tune with a strong arrangement and it makes the perfect ending for this CD.
The Partridge Family entered our lives with some incredible music. Fans of this group will love this CD; and people who like bubblegum pop music will enjoy this CD, too.
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| "Partridge Family fans collect missing tracks" | 2008-05-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1O5DAS8OXZ0X8 |
| Any Partridge Family or David Cassidy fans who want to fill in the missing songs from their collection must buy this as it has 4 previously unreleased songs on it. It also has 'Roller Coaster' from the hard to find 'Bulletin board' album and 'Come on get happy'. |
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 "A bit of a mixed bag" | 2008-04-23 |
| - Reviewed By cgs_sys |
There is no question that this album is unique because a trickle of songs that were never released made it to the cut. These include two from the pilot (Together having a ball, Let the Good Times In), Baby I love you -- from episode 3 and Stephanie. Also included is 'Roller Coaster' from Bulletin Board which makes a clear statement that Bulletin Board won't be out any time soon.
However, outside of that we get yet another greatest hits album. How many more greatest hits albums can I endure? The same old songs are churned out. There are so many other unreleased songs that could be cut into this CD such as "Good Times", "Sunshine Eyes", "God Bless You Girl", "It's all In Your Mind", "The Whale Song", etc. Why not have a CD with ALL the unreleased material. That would make this exciting. Instead I feel like I'm paying a lot of money for five new songs. |
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| "Fun music" | 2008-02-08 |
| - Reviewed By maryanntice |
| This is a fun album and listening to it brings a lot of memories-the songs are versatile and upbeat and some of the best the Family ever did! |
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| "LOVE IT!" | 2008-01-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: AJ23BSV229X9K |
| Love this CD! It has all the songs I remembered and some I had forgotten. David has a great voice. |
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| "Not their Very Best" | 2007-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By smdavis |
| This album is fun if you remember their music and show. It doesn't have as many of my favorite songs as some of their other albums. I like the Crossword Puzzle album the best. This one does have their theme song on it, though. |
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 "Quintessential early 70s ultra-lite cracker rock." | 2007-08-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A203HOTDBMTQR |
In the lower levels of Hell the Devil has a place where he keeps all the trash-mouthed gangsta rappers that fall his way. Their torment is this music played in endless repeat for all eternity. Actually, the entire Partridge Family music catalog would be there but this CD would do a fine job on its own.
I was 10 years old when the show aired and my folks bought me the first couple LPs. They got spun quite a bit and even then there were songs I didn't like for some of the reasons I wouldn't like them now. This isn't particularly good music but some of it has pretty decent melody and harmony going. I walked around work with I Think I Love You playing in my head a lot today and I still really kinda like Point Me In The Direction Of Albuquerque. It has a lot of nostalgic value for those who liked the series and haven't seen it or heard the music in a long time. It's fun and worth the small price for the trip. |
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| "Nostalgia Bus Ride" | 2007-08-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A24BFBOPOE4YRQ |
| Hop on the Nostalgia Bus. If you don't get a kick out of this one, then you weren't a child in the 70's. Lot's of fun! |
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| "Purchase for a friend" | 2007-06-08 |
| - Reviewed By hsatchell13 |
| I purchased this and another cd for a gf of mine...she loves them both! Thank you! :) |
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