Tommy James - Flower Power Time Life 10 CD set

Definite 10 CD collction of 175 Hit Songs-all unforgettabel music. Product Description

excellent collection

As an avid 60's music fan, I highly recommend this collection as one of the best I've heard. For the most part, the 175 or so songs are those that you will not typically hear on "classic rock" radio. For example, there's no Hendrix, Doors, Rolling Stones or Beatles songs that are played over and over on classic rock stations today. I hadn't heard some of the songs in the collection for a very long time. It's like reliving an era to listen to this set. The excellent liner notes enhance this feeling. Also, the sound quality is superb. Buy this set for some thoroughly enjoyable listening and a memorable trip back to the 60's. July 15, 2008

Great CD Set

Love the Flower Power Set - great songs of old. Ordered and shipped in a timely manner! Thanks. June 6, 2008

Great collection -- with a few reservations

As someone who was in his teens and twenties when these songs were released, they bring back memories of happy, carefree times before more adult responsibilities set in. I enjoy listening to about 75% of this collection, and considering the low cost per song (about 77 cents) this is a great buy. The liner notes for each of the five cases (2 discs per case) gives background not only about the songs but also about the societal changes that shaped many of these songs.

I do have a few complaints, though. The time length of each song is not listed, yet they found space for the artist, record label, and year published. In at least one case this omission is disturbing. Don McLean's American Pie fades away to an end at 4:09; the original recording was about 8:37. Call this one -- American Pie Lite. That alone makes this collection not one for purists.

It comes in a cardboard box that could use a clasp to keep the cover from flopping open, thus preventing one or more cases from falling out when stored upright. March 22, 2008

Simply wonderful

Bought this for my hubby's 60th birthday...great gift for an "oldie but goodie"...he LOVES it and I enjoy it too! February 19, 2008

I love the music, but I have a serious problem kicking in

Look, I love late 60's/early 70's rock music a lot. I love the friendly atmosphere, the songwriting talents, and the free spiritual creativity in the music. But I'm beginning to have a SERIOUS problem with these kind of boxsets and compilations.

It's just the same songs over and over again. It makes me sad to think there's so many record companies out there who want you to hear ALL these overplayed songs on one nice little collection, and while the songs are good, the musicians who made these songs deserve a LOT more respect than just having one or two of their big hits exposed. These musicians probably spent years creating music in an attempt to give us joy and happiness, and we deserve to give them an equal amount of respect by checking out some of their other, more official studio or live albums. NOT just the hit songs on a compilation. Here's some examples-

- The Moody Blues. They have seven classic albums, and each one is worth owning. Very consistently enjoyable albums they are.
- Canned Heat. A band that has a LOT more to offer than just one or two hits. Check out some of their live stuff to get a great experience.
- Seals & Crofts. These guys have a lot of beautifully-written and highly melodic songs that never became popular. Granted, some of their stuff is out of print, but some of their regular albums can be purchased here on amazon.
- Todd Rundgren. This guys is a creative genius- NOT a two or three-hit wonder kind of artist who does sugary ballads.
- Emerson, Lake and Palmer. These guys have a certain chemistry with the way they mix keyboard jams, unusual drumming and pretty vocals all together with some synthesizers thrown in for good measure.
- The Blues Image. Check out one of their first three albums to hear lots of melodic genius songwriting and neat electric guitar playing.
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band. These guys are *so* much better than "Blinded by the Light". That song stinks. A very diverse band.
- Norman Greenbaum. Please, check out some of his greatest hits albums to hear a really melodic songwriter. A one-hit wonder he most certainly is not.
- The Five Man Electrical Band. Again, check out their greatest hits album to hear hidden genius songwriting.
- The Zombies. A brilliant pop band that has a LOT of great songs besides "Time of the Season" all the darn time.
- Quicksilver Messenger Service. They can be a pop band one minute, and a hard rock band the next.
- Steppenwolf. Absolutely INSANE to think these guys have only two good songs. Check out Steppenwolf 7 for further proof.
- Jefferson Airplane. No WAY these guys were two-hit wonders. Check out, oh I don't know, ANYTHING they did!
- The Hollies. Some of the best harmonies ever made.
- Mott The Hoople. Again, consistently enjoyable glam rock/hard rock band. They had more than two hits people.
- Procol Harum. The most underrated pop band ever created. I love about seven or eight of their albums. Pick up at least one of them, such as A Salty Dog.

And the list goes on and on. Respect the older musicians please, and don't settle with just compilations. Just because you grew up with these songs *doesn't* mean they're the ONLY memories you need. You can start having memories again tomorrow, and spend the rest of your lives with NEW memories and fresh feelings to re-live again one day. November 17, 2007

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