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Greatest Hits

By: Joan Baez
Label: Universal
Released: 17 Nov 2003
RRP: £15.99
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Her Greatest With Some Changes - By: Martin A Hogan, 08 Jan 2003
This selection of prime cuts contains alll of Joan Baez's best works, but some of the recordings are live. Warning: these songs are just as good, but you may have a preference of studio over 'live'.

"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" is a live recording, but misses none of the mood or flair of the single. "Please Come To Boston" is nearly better than the original & Joan captures the tenuous love longings with her voice. "Oh Happy Day" is given the justice & respect it deserves & "Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer" is still heartbreaking.

"Diamonds And Rust" is the first cut & with reason. It has to be her best written song/recording to date. Faded memories, lasting longings, the broken heart; ah, Joan Baez is truly gifted.

The remaining songs are her classics from over the years. If you have any misgivings about this album, listen to some of the clips to decide if these versions are the ones you want.