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Title: A great eclectic collection
Review: For fans of the best song ever, this has some fantastic recordings of Richard Berry's classic three-chord song. This also includes a version done by Richard Berry himself, which is not the original recording (as the other reviewer has posted) but rather a carefully crafted re-recording, attempting to sound as close to the original as possible. This was due to a dispute between Mr. Berry and the owner of the original recording. Having heard both, the differences are minimal however, and Rhino did an excellent job of capturing the original sound and feel.There are some really rockin' versions of the song (I really like the Sonics') and just a bit of novelty, particularly the "Hallelouie Chorus." OK, it's a little funny, but loses its charm on the 4th or 5th listen.Make sure to look up volume 2 of Louie Louie, another excellent compendium.
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