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Title: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Wayne L. on June 30, 2004, 09:51:43 PM
Shaved Fish is probably the best of the greatest hits compilations with a great album cover as well from any former Beatle during the 70's showcasing John as the music genius that he was after the breakup of the Beatles. 
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: on July 01, 2004, 02:35:53 AM
Nope.  That would be George's or Paul's Wings Greatest Hits.
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Runforyourlife on July 01, 2004, 03:38:11 AM
 Well, I think Shaved Fish is kind of sparse. I own both George's and Paul's GH and they're OK. I mean, I much prefer George to Paul and would have appreciated a greater variety and no Beatles tunes. I love his Beatles work, but I would have loved to hear his solo stuff truthfully.

 Paul's is OK.

 George's BW boxset is wonderful, though. VAST improvement as far as I'm concerned. And still, the Lennon Anthology blows them all away to me. Production is so crisp and clear that its like hearing brand new songs. I also dig 97% of the John demos I have heard. Wow. Talk about beautiful.
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Rowdy on July 01, 2004, 02:00:48 PM
Lennon Anthology and Lennon are my favorites. Just PERFECT box sets. If we're going for a greatest hits compilation, the best is Lennon Legend. The Wingspan set is a nice value, but half of the songs on it could've been exchanged for much better tracks, so it's a bit of a let down. As for George and Ringo.....well....all that's in print are their very short Best Ofs, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Val on July 01, 2004, 08:17:28 PM
Thanks, I just bought "Lennon Legend" on DVD but have to get a DVD player.  Looking forward to playing it.
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Rowdy on July 01, 2004, 08:25:08 PM
You'll love it....probably the most enjoyable Beatles DVD to watch....even better than Anthology.
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Bruno on July 01, 2004, 08:32:21 PM
Wingspan is better
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Runforyourlife on July 01, 2004, 11:43:46 PM
[quote by=Rowdy link=Blah.pl?b=lennon,m=1088632303,s=5 date=1088713508]You'll love it....probably the most enjoyable Beatles DVD to watch....even better than Anthology.[/quote]

 I love the "Lennon Legend" DVD and completely agree with you. I get teary-eyed each time I put it on, which isn't a lot because its such an emotional baggage. But such gorgeous vids! My fave is "Watching the Wheels."

Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: tkitna on July 02, 2004, 12:39:07 AM
Ringo's Blast From The Past
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: on July 02, 2004, 01:20:46 AM
[quote by=tkitna link=Blah.pl?b=lennon,m=1088632303,s=8 date=1088728747]Ringo's Blast From The Past[/quote]

Aw, you go for the underdog, how nice.  :)

Or is it the drummer in you?  ;-)

Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: tkitna on July 02, 2004, 02:05:01 AM
[quote by=misterchaz link=Blah.pl?b=lennon,m=1088632303,s=9 date=1088731246]

Aw, you go for the underdog, how nice.
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Wayne L. on July 02, 2004, 03:15:48 PM
Most of you are just disagreeing with me to disagree with me for some reason concerning Shaved Fish as a greatest hits compilation without giving me an honest opinion positive or negative which shows.
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Val on July 02, 2004, 06:53:26 PM
[quote by=Rowdy link=Blah.pl?b=lennon,m=1088632303,s=5 date=1088713508]You'll love it....probably the most enjoyable Beatles DVD to watch....even better than Anthology.[/quote]

When I get the DVD player - try and let you know!

Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: on July 03, 2004, 03:05:10 AM
[quote by=Wayne_L. link=Blah.pl?b=lennon,m=1088632303,s=11 date=1088781348]Most of you are just disagreeing with me to disagree with me for some reason concerning Shaved Fish as a greatest hits compilation without giving me an honest opinion positive or negative which shows. [/quote]

"Most" "just" "disagreeing" "me" "some reason" "without" "honest" "opinion" "which shows"



Paranoid much?
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: Herecomesyoursun on July 03, 2004, 04:29:59 AM
I love Lennon Legend its terrific whereas Shaved Fish doesnt measure up imo
Title: Re: Shaved Fish : the best greatest hits compilation
Post by: on July 14, 2004, 07:58:05 PM
SHAVED FISH may have been nice in 1975, but today it's definitely lacking. "Give Peace a Chance" is incomplete, and "Woman is the N of the World" was missing a line. Best thing about the album now is the title.

There have been better collections of hits for John since SHAVED FISH. My favorite being THE JOHN LENNON COLLECTION (which also cotains Move Over Ms. L).