OK, first we have to admit once again to our bias for compilation CDs like this-24 songs, two LPs worth, digitally remastered so they're smooth and clean-sounding as you please. Two classic Four Freshmen lps from their bright, jazzy 1960s' prime, the romantic 'First Affair' and the upbeat, funny 'Voices in Fun'-what could be better? 'Please Be Kind,' 'At Last,' 'Polka Dots and Moonbeams,' 'Long Ago and Far Away,' 'Be Careful It's My Heart' and the title tune-these are slow dance anthems to fall in love to. 'I Want to Be Happy,' 'Ole Buttermilk Sky,' 'You Make Me Feel So Young,' the silly 'Save the Bones For Henry Jones,' 'On The Sunny Side of the Street,' 'Manana,' 'Aren't You Glad You're You' and 'Happy Talk'-these are joyous, feel good tunes featuring the 4F's trademark butter-smooth jazz/pop harmonies. All accompanied. Too much good stuff! Listen to First Affair in RealAudio. |