The Gipsy Kings Album: «Very Best of Gipsy Kings»

- Customers rating: (4.4 of 5)
- Title:Very Best of Gipsy Kings
- Release date:2005-12-20
- Type:Audio CD
- Label:Sony/Bmg Int'l
- UPC:821838375128
- Average (4.4 of 5)(13 votes)
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- 1 Bamboleo Gipsy Kingsimg 3:26
- 2Volare (Nel Blu di Pinto di Blu) (Album Version)
- 3 Baila Me Gipsy Kingsimg 3:40
- 4 Solo Por Ti (Amiwawa) Gipsy Kingsimg 4:06
- 5 Vamos A Bailar Gipsy Kingsimg 5:11
- 6A Mi Manera (Comme D'habitude) Gipsy Kings
- 7 Tu Quieres Volver Gipsy Kingsimg 3:15
- 8 Bem, Bem, Maria Gipsy Kingsimg 3:05
- 9 Soy Gipsy Kingsimg 3:12
- 10 Mooreaimg 4:02
- 11 Sin Ella Gipsy Kingsimg 3:08
- 12 Djobi, Djoba Gipsy Kingsimg 3:24
- 13 Hitmix '99img 3:26
- 14 La Quiero Gipsy Kings3:45
- 15Oh Éh Oh Éh3:20
- 16 Pida Me Laimg 3:19
- 17 Petite Noyaimg 3:18
- 18 Como Ayer Gipsy Kingsimg 3:25
- 19 Como Siento Yo Gipsy Kingsimg 3:16
- 20Hotel California - Spanish Mix
Many (and I really do mean MANY) years ago I saw a Pierce Brosnan movie that closed with the song "My Way" done in a Latin American style with some SERIOUSLY impressive guitar work and vocals that (although I don't know the language) would have, and should have, knocked Frank Sinatra right on his can! AND WAIT; there's more! My reaction to and desire for this song led me on a chase that lasted a number of years until I found out the band was the Gipsy Kings and finally got my first CD: "Love & Liberte'" which I have quite literally played into the ground. These guys are AMAZING! Their guitar work (largely acoustic) easily rivals Little Feat (with Lowell George) and would also impress the Eagles (think of the rerelease of "Hotel California" where at one point it sounds like at least 6 total 6 and 12 string guitars are at the crossroads playing for their lives. YES, the Gipsy Kings are that good. Don't make the mistake of getting hung-up on the language difference (if there is one). GET HOOKED ON THE MUSIC!
I defy anyone to listen to this CD and not find more that just a few things to love about it..... I find new ones every time I listen to anything they've done.
I chose this CD to expand my GK collection and was disappointed. Many of the cuts can be found on Mosaique and I wasn't moved by the others. If you're a first-time GK listener or looking to add to your existing collection, buy Mosaique. It is an excellent representation of the remarkable work of this group.
Many good memories from the 90s. xxx xxx xxx xxx xx xx xxxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x
I'm not the best judge of this music. It is good in it's genre but other than that I am not a fan.
The Gipsy Kings have made the greatest album I own....It something I discovered many years ago at a concert and I have always been impressed with the combonation of jazzy up tempo latino rhythm with flamenco style. The style is called Rumba Catalana. ( This band is compiled of two families from the south of France ) Music is very strong with the aucoustic guitar. Its pure delight energy music. All the best songs are on this album and for a mere $11 you won't be dissapointed at all. I think I have used this soundtrack for more occassions than any other music genre b/c its so enjoyable and perfect to dance to, not just weddings and birthdays.
Djobi Djoba is my favorite song on this CD as well as Bomboleo
5 stars on this band/album


