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The Ultimate Collection | 
| Artist: Fats Waller
Label: Pulse
Category: Music
New (2) Used (4) from £5.14
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 77816
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5016073055026
ASIN: B0000088QF
Release Date: October 13, 1997
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| Tracks:
| • | When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful | | • | I'm On A See Saw | | • | Georgia Rockin' Chair | | • | Sweet Sue | | • | Rhythm 'n' Romance | | • | Somebody Stole My Gal | | • | Twelfth Street Rag | | • | There'll Be Some Changes Made | | • | My Very Good Friend | | • | Milkman | | • | It's A Sin To Tell A Lie | | • | I'm Crazy 'bout My Baby | | • | Until The Real Thing Comes Along | | • | Bye Bye Baby | | • | There Goes My Attraction | | • | S'posin' | | • | Copper Colored Gal | | • | Why Do I Lie To Myself About You | | • | Please Keep Me In Your Dreams | | • | One In A Million | | • | Where Is The Sun | | • | You've Been Reading My Mail | | • | Sheikh Of Araby | | • | Hold My Hand | | • | Ain't Misbehavin' | | • | Two Sleepy People | | • | Joint Is Jumpin' | | • | What Will I Do In The Morning | | • | Jealous Of Me | | • | Boo Hoo Hoo | | • | Love Bug Will Bite You | | • | I Can't Give You Anything But Love | | • | Honeysuckle Rose | | • | Smarty | | • | Blue Turning Grey Over You | | • | I'm Always In The Mood For You | | • | She's Tall She's Tan She's Terrific | | • | Your Feet's Too Big | | • | Little Bit Independent | | • | Sweet Thing | | • | Truckin' | | • | Sugar Rose | | • | Moon Rose | | • | West Wind | | • | That Never To Be Forgotten Night | | • | All My Life | | • | Christopher Columbus | | • | Cabin In The Sky | | • | Us On A Bus | | • | Cross Patch |
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| Customer Reviews:
 It will be cut June 29, 2004
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
You get a lot of tracks for your money so I do not mind that when I put it on mini disc, I will leave quite a lot off, some tracks date more than others. The good stuff will fill a 75 minute disc quite nicely.
Not actually the ultimate Fats Waller collection... March 3, 2004
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I doubt that the compilers of this collection have a very good understanding of Fats Waller's work and art, because on these two CD's you'll find not only some of his best recordings, but also some of his less engaging performances. It's a hotch-potch collection, seemingly put together without much thought. Overall, the music is at the very least good, often exciting and occasionally absolutely fantastic. As far as I know, there is no "ultimate collection" of Fats Waller's music available at the moment, only more or less interesting collections of "hits", although the 4-CD box from Proper Records is probably your best bet at the moment if what you want is just a collection of some of Fats Waller's best recordings. This particular collection is as good (or bad) as any other out there. If you're a serious and dedicated fan of Fats, however, look no further than the new series of Fats Waller's complete recordings under way, with three 4-CD boxes so far available from JSP records......
 Fats Waller, King of Stride October 14, 2003
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
Quite simply, Fats Waller is a piano-playing genius who will also make you laugh with his irrepressible sense of fun. If you appreciate what it takes to play the piano you will be left all the more astounded by the brilliance of what he could achieve with just two hands. Well, yes, I like him, but this record is good value for money if you are into jazz, and if you like stride piano - BUY! BUY! BUY!
The Ultimate Collection. June 25, 2002
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
This collection of songs is a great accompaniment as background music, and delightful and relaxing to listen to on your own or whilst busy with something else. Fats tones and tunes are distinct and melodious. Material ranges from downright lamentable to outstanding and Waller's treatment of it ranges from brusque to brilliant combining effervescent swing, sparkling piano technique and wickedly humourous vocals. If the world of jazz has ever produced a more irresistible, irrepressible, unpredictable, captivating figure than Thomas "Fats" Waller, I can't imagine who it would have been. Even more than fifty years after his death, his style, joy in life, and exuberance continues to pull us away from our worries and reminds us, once again, that good humour is still powerfull medicine. Usually remembered as a genial clown, he is of lasting importance as one of the greatest of all jazz pianists and as a gifted songwriter, whose work in both fields was rhythmically contagious. The Ultimate Collection is host to a wide range of Fats music from the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz towards the swing sound. A terrific bargai. Well worth the price.
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