If one looks hard, there are so many CDs out on the Ventures, covering just about every phase of their history, that it's almost impossible to keep track of which numbers appear in what versions on which disc (and that's not even counting some superb Japanese-issued concert videos), but this is still the single best introduction to their work that one can buy. Starting with their second single (and career-establishing hit), "Walk--Don't Run," the 29 tracks on this CD bookend their history from 1960 t...   [ read more ]

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Curb's Ventures Greatest Hits is an 11-track budget-priced collection that features some of the Ventures' biggest hits, including "Walk Don't Run," "Hawaii Five-O," "A Summer Place" and "The Wild Angels." Although there are better collections available, this isn't a bad choice for casual fans on a budget. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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