The first of the manufactured teen idols in the post-Elvis, pre-Beatles era of the 1950s, Frankie Avalon never really was about rock & roll (unless you count his insisting that Dick Dale have involvement with the various surf movies Avalon did in the early to mid-'60s), but he was a musician (a horn player, actually) and he really could sing, although that was largely secondary to his good looks in his success. This set has all anyone might need, including Avalon's big 1959 hit, "Venus," and if most of it sounds woefully ...
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The first of the manufactured teen idols in the post-Elvis, pre-Beatles era of the 1950s, Frankie Avalon never really was about rock & roll (unless you count his insisting that Dick Dale have involvement with the various surf movies Avalon did in the early to mid-'60s), but he was a musician (a horn player, actually) and he really could sing, although that was largely secondary to his good looks in his success. This set has all anyone might need, including Avalon's big 1959 hit, "Venus," and if most of it sounds woefully dated, slick, and soulless to contemporary ears, well, there's a very good chance the same will be said of most of American Idol's various singers in years to come. ~ Steve Leggett, Rovi
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Add this copy of Venus / Very Best of to cart. $4.36, like new condition, Sold by Goodwill of Orange County rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Ana, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Collectables.
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Fine. This item has very light surface scratches that do not affect the use of the disc/s. This is a USED item. Case and cover may or may not have wear or damage. All items unless otherwise noted will include disc, case, and artwork. Codes have been used. Other contents such as booklets may vary, please inquire for details. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days.