The task of compiling a single-disc best-of collection for legendary Greek chanteuse Nana Mouskouri is virtually impossible, but this 21-track retrospective, spanning the singer's career and incorporating a range of musical styles, is an excellent introduction for the novice or casual fan.
For the collector, it offers two rarities: her version of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (in English) and her duet with Michel Legrand, "Quand on S'Aime." From the song that made her famous ("The White Rose of Athens") to French opera (Carmen's Habanera), the array of musical styles (and languages) this woman has conquered is staggering.
This disc, which includes pop songs ("Bridge Over Troubled Water"), gospel ("Oh Happy Day"), and classics (Ave Maria), brings the songs together seamlessly -- it's difficult to imagine that these recordings span nearly 40 years.
Despite a serious lack of liner notes, this single-disc compilation is a definite treat, and a wonderful introduction to one of the most famous singers the world has known.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Only LoveVladimir Cosma, Norman Gimbel | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:28 | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| 2 | The White Rose of AthensArchie Bleyer, Hans Bradtke, Manos Hadjidakis, Norman Newell | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 02:41 | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| 3 | Try to RememberTom Jones, Harvey Schmidt | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 03:14 | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| 4 | Over and OverMichel Jourdan, George Petsilas, Traditional | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 03:02 | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| 5 | Fields of LoveJacques Offenbach | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 02:42 | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| 6 | Bridge over Troubled WaterPaul Simon | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:19 | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| 7 | HabaneraGeorges Bizet | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:02 | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| 8 | Quand on S'AimeMichel Legrand, Eddy Marnay | Nana Mouskouri, Michel Legrand | Play | 03:45 | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| 9 | Smoke Gets in Your EyesOtto Harbach, Jerome Kern | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 02:44 | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| 10 | En Aranjuez con Mi AmorJoaquín Rodrigo, Alfredo García Segura | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:50 | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| 11 | Oh Happy DayEdwin Hawkins, Traditional | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:41 | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| 12 | Amazing GracePublic Domain, John Newton | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:29 | 10 MB | 22 MB |
| 13 | Only Time Will TellFranz Schubert | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:13 | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| 14 | Plasir d'AmourTraditional | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 03:24 | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| 15 | Morning Has BrokenEleanor Farjeon, Cat Stevens, Traditional | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 03:05 | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| 16 | Song for LibertyGiuseppe Verdi | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:03 | 9 MB | 20 MB |
| 17 | The Humming ChorusGiacomo Puccini | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 02:39 | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| 18 | Ave MariaFranz Schubert | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 03:56 | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| 19 | Scarborough Fair | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 03:09 | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| 20 | Ta Pedia Tou Pirea (Never On Sunday) | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 03:12 | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| 21 | Recuerdos De La Alhamba | Nana Mouskouri | Play | 04:06 | 9 MB | 20 MB |
| 76 mins | 176 MB | |||||
| 76 mins | 417 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georges Bizet | Composer |
| 2 | Archie Bleyer | Composer |
| 3 | Hans Bradtke | Composer |
| 4 | Chapman | Arranger |
| 5 | Vladimir Cosma | Composer |
| 6 | Eleanor Farjeon | Composer |
| 7 | Art Garfunkel | Arranger, Composer |
| 8 | Norman Gimbel | Composer |
| 9 | Alain Goraguer | Arranger |
| 10 | Manos Hadjidakis | Composer |
| 11 | Otto Harbach | Composer |
| 12 | Edwin Hawkins | Composer |
| 13 | J. Johns | Arranger |
| 14 | Tom Jones | Composer |
| 15 | Michel Jourdan | Composer |
| 16 | Jerome Kern | Composer |
| 17 | Michel Legrand | Composer, Performer, Primary Artist |
| 18 | Eddy Marnay | Composer |
| 19 | Nana Mouskouri | Primary Artist |
| 20 | Norman Newell | Composer |
| 21 | John Newton | Composer |
| 22 | Jacques Offenbach | Composer |
| 23 | George Petsilas | Composer |
| 24 | Public Domain | Composer |
| 25 | Giacomo Puccini | Composer |
| 26 | Joaquín Rodrigo | Composer |
| 27 | Harvey Schmidt | Composer |
| 28 | Franz Schubert | Composer |
| 29 | Alfredo García Segura | Composer |
| 30 | Paul Simon | Arranger, Composer |
| 31 | Cat Stevens | Arranger, Composer |
| 32 | Francisco Tárrega | Composer |
| 33 | Billy Towne | Composer |
| 34 | Traditional | Composer |
| 35 | Giuseppe Verdi | Composer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |