The most complete retrospective of the group available, The Very Best of the Fiestas: So Fine collects 25 of their recordings for Old Town, including the hit "So Fine" and the less-successful but solid follow-ups "You Could Be My Girlfriend," "Anna," and "Think Smart." In between are ballads like "Our Anniversary" and "The Hobo's Prayer"; up-tempo numbers such as "Good News," "Mr. Dillion, Mr. Dillion," and "I Feel Good All Over"; as well as more straightforward R&B-inflected songs like "Dollar Bill." While 25 songs from a ...
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The most complete retrospective of the group available, The Very Best of the Fiestas: So Fine collects 25 of their recordings for Old Town, including the hit "So Fine" and the less-successful but solid follow-ups "You Could Be My Girlfriend," "Anna," and "Think Smart." In between are ballads like "Our Anniversary" and "The Hobo's Prayer"; up-tempo numbers such as "Good News," "Mr. Dillion, Mr. Dillion," and "I Feel Good All Over"; as well as more straightforward R&B-inflected songs like "Dollar Bill." While 25 songs from a somewhat lesser-known group like the Fiestas may seem like overkill, the quality of all of their material is consistent enough to not only satisfy doo wop diehards, but also win over fans of the Coasters, Chubby Checker, and other prominent acts who mine similar artistic territory. ~ Heather Phares, Rovi
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