Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings

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There's very little doubt that the Gipsy Kings are good at what they do--they've become the brand name in Sevillana, the pop-oriented flamenco style. Since 1989, when the single "Bamboleo" and their Gipsy Kings album broke through and went gold in the United States, they've found a willing audience in America for their style, which, while flashy, doesn't demand a great deal of the listener, unlike more hardcore versions of flamenco. This double set collects 37 of their biggest tracks, including a version of the Eagles' "Hotel California," into one package guaranteed to satisfy fans of their precise, jubilant playing. And there's no denying they have the power to move people with their singing and fretwork, making this a must for those who want to experience all the familiar material in one sitting. Like the band themselves, the record is an unqualified success as a greatest hits package. --Chris Nickson

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Average customer rating: This is my second copy! I'm dancing as I write this!!! Rumba Flamenca I love! Great music! Buy it already

Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings Gipsy Kings Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of the Gipsy Kings Roots Cantos de Amor Pasajero Mosaique ASIN: B00004WZOL Release Date: 2000-09-05

Tracks:

1. Volare
2. Bamboleo
3. Djobi Djoba
4. Bem, Bem Maria
5. Baila Me
6. Pida Me La (previously unreleased)
7. Soy
8. Sin Ella
9. Vamos a Bailar
10. A Ti A Ti
11. La Rumba de Nicolas
12. No Vivire
13. Allegria
14. La Dona
15. Oy
16. A tu Vera
17. Solo por Ti
18. Oh Eh Oh Eh (previously unreleased)
19. A mi Manera

Tracks:

1. Tu Quieres Volver
2. Un Amor
3. Escucha Me
4. Habla Me
5. No Volvere
6. Caminando por la Calle
7. Mujer
8. Este Mundo
9. Ternuras
10. Quiero Saber
11. Inspiration
12. Camino
13. Trista Pena
14. Viento del Arena
15. Passion
16. Mi Corazon
17. I've Got No Strings
18. Hotel California

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There's very little doubt that the Gipsy Kings are good at what they do--they've become the brand name in Sevillana, the pop-oriented flamenco style. Since 1989, when the single "Bamboleo" and their Gipsy Kings album broke through and went gold in the United States, they've found a willing audience in America for their style, which, while flashy, doesn't demand a great deal of the listener, unlike more hardcore versions of flamenco. This double set collects 37 of their biggest tracks, including a version of the Eagles' "Hotel California," into one package guaranteed to satisfy fans of their precise, jubilant playing. And there's no denying they have the power to move people with their singing and fretwork, making this a must for those who want to experience all the familiar material in one sitting. Like the band themselves, the record is an unqualified success as a greatest hits package. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

This is my second copy!.......2007-01-10

This double CD by the Gipsy Kings is one of my all-time favorites! I now have 2 copies of this CD and I introduce the Gipsy Kings to as many people as I possibly can. Everytime "Volare" plays, I feel like dancing! Just really great, infectious, "feel-good" music! You do not have to understand Spanish to enjoy!

I'm dancing as I write this!!!.......2006-07-25

While I am not a music connoisseur, I can tell you that my whole family LOVES this album. From my 34 yr. old husband right down to our 1 yr. old son and all others in between. You will not be disappointed! This is our favorite album of the summer and we try hard to be flamenco dancers while singing along and cleaning the house-it's quite a show, I assure you...

Rumba Flamenca I love!.......2006-04-04

I must say that the Gypsy Kings are simply musical geniuses. Every song of theirs is a "Hit" in itself. The history of how they came together is also very fascinating. I grew up listening to these guys thanks to my dad. The first time I heard the Gypsy Kings was in 1991 (this is when I didn't even know who they were!). When sitting in the car, he would pop his cassette in the tape player and all of a sudden, this music would put me in a trance. I finally found out who they were in 96' and I was glad that I did. Bem, Bem Maria; Tu Quieres Volver, and El Verano are my all time favorites. I could listen to these 3 songs over and over and never get tired of it. It's not only the strong rhythm that they bring in their music, but its also the hard melody they play out in all of their studio recordings. For anyone who is reading this and is not familiar with the Gypsy Kings, I suggest you buy an album from them. I recommend "Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy..." Since it has all their greatest hits. Once you do, you will fall in love with the sounds of Rumba Flamenca!

Great music!.......2006-03-13

I had been meaning to buy music by the Gypsy Kings for some time - having always heard mention of them. I am really glad I finally did! The collection is a great introduction to their wonderful music. It is fun and energetic - beautiful songs in spanish!

Buy it already.......2005-12-15

Whether you have all the previous albums, seen them in concert, or are just discovering this band you will love this album.
It is a must have for anyone with a little spice in their collection.
This 2 disc album brings to life the history of this group, it fills the room you play it in with love and energy, and it fills you with a taste of their inspirations.
Enjoy!

Average customer rating: great! but.... REAL Latin music (Who's Ricky Martin? LOL) A tapestry for the ears Gipsy Kings Rock and Rule... Hotel California: A gem

Volare! The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings Gipsy Kings Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live! Gipsy Kings The Best of the Gipsy Kings Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings ASIN: B00002ZZLF Release Date: 1999-09-20

Tracks:

1. Volare
2. Bamboleo
3. Djobi Djoba
4. Bem, Bem, Maria
5. Baila Me
6. Pida Me La
7. Soy
8. Sin Ella [Live]
9. Vamos a Bailar
10. Ti a Ti
11. Rumba de Nicolas
12. No Vivir
13. Allegria [Live][Instrumental]
14. Dona [Live]
15. Oy
16. Tu Vera
17. Solo Por Ti (Amiwawa)
18. Oh Oh
19. Mi Manera (Comme d'Habitude)
20. Hitmix '99 [Radio Edit]

Tracks:

1. Tu Quieres Volver
2. Amor
3. Escucha Me
4. Habla Me
5. No Volvere
6. Caminando Por la Calle
7. Mujer
8. Este Mundo
9. Ternuras [Instrumental]
10. Quiero Saber [Live]
11. Inspiration
12. Camino
13. Trista Pena
14. Viento del Arena
15. Passion [Instrumental]
16. Mi Corazon
17. I've Got No Strings
18. Hotel California [Spanish Mix]

Album Description

Retrospective of the Hispanic pop group world famous for their updated take on traditional flamenco music. Cheaper than 1994's import-only 'Greatest Hits' collection, it contains over twice as many tracks, including 13 of the 18 from that release! Also features some mixes, live recordings, instrumental versions and four previously unreleased tracks, 'Oh E Oh Eh', 'Gipsy Kings Hitmix 99', 'I've Got No Strings' and 'Hotel California' (Spanish Mix). 38 selections in all. Double slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Album Details

38 track compilation. Disc 1 has uptempo tracks while Disc 2 includes their best ballads.

Customer Reviews:

great! but...........2003-09-27

I'm a big GK fan.This album is magic but hey, don't mess with 'Hotel california'-thats eagles and eagles alone!!!!

REAL Latin music (Who's Ricky Martin? LOL).......2002-06-15

I'm referring above to the reviewer from England's comment. No disrespect to Ricky Martin, but as an ex-Californian exposed regularly to latin music, this is the real thing.

"Volare!" was never the same after the Gypsy Kings' recording, and a great start to the first and upbeat disc of the set. "Bambaleo", "Baile Mi", "Pida Me La", "A Ti A Ti" all are standouts, but there's no way you can listen to this first disc without being enervated. However, the one single cut that really gets to me and has me singing along (You wouldn't really want to hear that, LOL) is the previously unavailable "Oh Eh, Oh Eh". Hey, if you ever wake up feeling blah, try putting this on!

The second disc has the more beautiful and evocative ballads, such as my favorite, "Mujer". I didn't personally care as much for their rendition of "Hotel California", but, well, that's just me.

All in all, this is for those who enjoy the real, earthy latin music.

A tapestry for the ears.......2001-06-17

This CD is a true celebration for the spirit.

Gipsy Kings Rock and Rule..........2000-12-12

I had never heard Gipsy Kings until I heard "Hotel California" on the radio...I knew I HAD to HAVE it. The whole cd is so full of LIFE and ENERGY that "Hotel California" is just one of the great songs in this collection. I can't stop playing it. Gipsy Kings are GREAT.

Hotel California: A gem.......2000-09-21

I have always maintained that while masterful, the Eagle's Hotel California was meant to be done in Spanish. Now it is. Sorry Eagles fans, the gypsy kings have rewritten a masterpeice in to something truly eternal and its on the best o Volare!

Average customer rating: great! but.... REAL Latin music (Who's Ricky Martin? LOL) A tapestry for the ears Gipsy Kings Rock and Rule... Hotel California: A gem

Volare! The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings Gipsy Kings Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live! Gipsy Kings The Best of the Gipsy Kings Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings ASIN: B000027814 Release Date: 1999-12-28

Tracks:

1. Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu)
2. Bamboleo
3. Djobi Djoba
4. "Bem, Bem, Maria
5. Baila Me
6. Pida Me La
7. Soy
8. Sin Ella (Live)
9. Vamos A Bailar
10. A Ti A Ti
11. La Rumba De Nicolas
12. No Vivire
13. Allegria (Instrumental) (Live)
14. La Dona (Live)
15. Oy
16. A Tu Vera
17. Solo Por Ti (Amiwawa)
18. Oh Eh Oh Eh
19. A Mi Manera (Comme D'Habitude)
20. Hitmix '99 (Radio Edit)
21. Tu Quieres Volver
22. Un Amor
23. Escucha Me
24. Habla Me
25. No Volvere
26. Caminando Por La Calle
27. Mujer
28. Este Mundo
29. Ternuras (Instrumental)
30. Quiero Saber (Live)
31. Inspiration
32. Camino
33. Trista Pena
34. Viento Del Arena
35. Passion (Instrumental)
36. Mi Corazon
37. I've Got No Strings
38. Hotel California (Spanish Mix)

Album Description

Retrospective of the Hispanic pop group world famous for their updated take on traditional flamenco music. Cheaper than 1994's import-only 'Greatest Hits' collection, it contains over twice as many tracks, including 13 of the 18 from that release! Also features some mixes, live recordings, instrumental versions and four previously unreleased tracks, 'Oh E Oh Eh', 'Gipsy Kings Hitmix 99', 'I've Got No Strings' and 'Hotel California' (Spanish Mix). 38 selections in all. Double slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Album Details

Includes Four Previously Unreleased Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

great! but...........2003-09-27

I'm a big GK fan.This album is magic but hey, don't mess with 'Hotel california'-thats eagles and eagles alone!!!!

REAL Latin music (Who's Ricky Martin? LOL).......2002-06-15

I'm referring above to the reviewer from England's comment. No disrespect to Ricky Martin, but as an ex-Californian exposed regularly to latin music, this is the real thing.

"Volare!" was never the same after the Gypsy Kings' recording, and a great start to the first and upbeat disc of the set. "Bambaleo", "Baile Mi", "Pida Me La", "A Ti A Ti" all are standouts, but there's no way you can listen to this first disc without being enervated. However, the one single cut that really gets to me and has me singing along (You wouldn't really want to hear that, LOL) is the previously unavailable "Oh Eh, Oh Eh". Hey, if you ever wake up feeling blah, try putting this on!

The second disc has the more beautiful and evocative ballads, such as my favorite, "Mujer". I didn't personally care as much for their rendition of "Hotel California", but, well, that's just me.

All in all, this is for those who enjoy the real, earthy latin music.

A tapestry for the ears.......2001-06-17

This CD is a true celebration for the spirit.

Gipsy Kings Rock and Rule..........2000-12-12

I had never heard Gipsy Kings until I heard "Hotel California" on the radio...I knew I HAD to HAVE it. The whole cd is so full of LIFE and ENERGY that "Hotel California" is just one of the great songs in this collection. I can't stop playing it. Gipsy Kings are GREAT.

Hotel California: A gem.......2000-09-21

I have always maintained that while masterful, the Eagle's Hotel California was meant to be done in Spanish. Now it is. Sorry Eagles fans, the gypsy kings have rewritten a masterpeice in to something truly eternal and its on the best o Volare!

Average customer rating: great! but.... REAL Latin music (Who's Ricky Martin? LOL) A tapestry for the ears Gipsy Kings Rock and Rule... Hotel California: A gem

Volare!: The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings Gipsy Kings Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live! Gipsy Kings The Best of the Gipsy Kings Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings ASIN: B00002SSOE Release Date: 1999-10-22

Tracks:

1. Volare
2. Bamboleo
3. Djobi Djoba
4. Bem, Bem, Maria
5. Baila Me
6. Pida Me La
7. Soy
8. Sin Ella [Live]
9. Vamos a Bailar
10. Ti a Ti
11. Rumba de Nicolas
12. No Vivir
13. Allegria [Live][Instrumental]
14. Dona [Live]
15. Oy
16. Tu Vera
17. Solo Por Ti (Amiwawa)
18. Oh Oh
19. Mi Manera (Comme D'Habitude)
20. Hitmix '99 [Radio Edit]

Tracks:

1. Tu Quieres Volver
2. Amor
3. Escucha Me
4. Habla Me
5. No Volvere
6. Caminando Por la Calle
7. Mujer
8. Este Mundo
9. Ternuras [Instrumental]
10. Quiero Saber [Live]
11. Inspiration
12. Camino
13. Trista Pena
14. Viento del Arena
15. Passion [Instrumental]
16. Mi Corazon
17. I've Got No Strings
18. Hotel California [Spanish Mix]

Album Description

Retrospective of the Hispanic pop group world famous for their updated take on traditional flamenco music. Cheaper than 1994's import-only 'Greatest Hits' collection, it contains over twice as many tracks, including 13 of the 18 from that release! Also features some mixes, live recordings, instrumental versions and four previously unreleased tracks, 'Oh E Oh Eh', 'Gipsy Kings Hitmix 99', 'I've Got No Strings' and 'Hotel California' (Spanish Mix). 38 selections in all. Double slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Album Details

38 Track Compilation.disc 1 Is Uptempo Tracks While Disc 2 Contains Their Best Ballads.

Customer Reviews:

great! but...........2003-09-27

I'm a big GK fan.This album is magic but hey, don't mess with 'Hotel california'-thats eagles and eagles alone!!!!

REAL Latin music (Who's Ricky Martin? LOL).......2002-06-15

I'm referring above to the reviewer from England's comment. No disrespect to Ricky Martin, but as an ex-Californian exposed regularly to latin music, this is the real thing.

"Volare!" was never the same after the Gypsy Kings' recording, and a great start to the first and upbeat disc of the set. "Bambaleo", "Baile Mi", "Pida Me La", "A Ti A Ti" all are standouts, but there's no way you can listen to this first disc without being enervated. However, the one single cut that really gets to me and has me singing along (You wouldn't really want to hear that, LOL) is the previously unavailable "Oh Eh, Oh Eh". Hey, if you ever wake up feeling blah, try putting this on!

The second disc has the more beautiful and evocative ballads, such as my favorite, "Mujer". I didn't personally care as much for their rendition of "Hotel California", but, well, that's just me.

All in all, this is for those who enjoy the real, earthy latin music.

A tapestry for the ears.......2001-06-17

This CD is a true celebration for the spirit.

Gipsy Kings Rock and Rule..........2000-12-12

I had never heard Gipsy Kings until I heard "Hotel California" on the radio...I knew I HAD to HAVE it. The whole cd is so full of LIFE and ENERGY that "Hotel California" is just one of the great songs in this collection. I can't stop playing it. Gipsy Kings are GREAT.

Hotel California: A gem.......2000-09-21

I have always maintained that while masterful, the Eagle's Hotel California was meant to be done in Spanish. Now it is. Sorry Eagles fans, the gypsy kings have rewritten a masterpeice in to something truly eternal and its on the best o Volare!

Average customer rating:

Volare Very Best of Gipsy Kings Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEPR7 Release Date: 2002-08-08

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Volare Very Best of Gipsy Kings Manufacturer: Msi Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005RCHL Release Date: 2002-08-08

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