There are many "best" collections of Dean's hits but this is the one a true collector would want as the one most representative of the best of the best!!!

Hard as it is to find Dean's Reprise recordings on CD, this CD almost automatically qualifies for the highest rating. Adding to that that this disc features a mix of hit singles and album tracks makes it a required purchase for fans. I've docked it a notch for a few drawbacks : a better balance of selections from across all of the Reprise LPs (10 of the 24 tracks are from one LP, "Houston") would have made a more representative collection, and the track order could have been better (disc one features one marching beat after another, which becomes a bit wearing; disc two varies the pace for a much more enjoyable listening experience). There is also no booklet or any sort of liner notes, dates, etc. Still, this is well recommended and the agreeable price makes this a good value as well. For further collection building, the "All the Hits, 1964-1969" import CD collects the rest of Dino's Reprise chart hits (with 11 of its 20 tracks not included on "Everybody Loves Somebody") and "Hurtin' Country Songs" (which only overlaps with "ELS" on 3 of its 15 tracks) is also recommended.

These songs are the ones I have been searching for to add to my collection. Wonderful singer!

A voice that echoes of a romantic time, with visions of lovers in a porch swing...holding hands...and slow dances. This record will not disappoint you. Enjoy!

we miss you din