Track Listing

1. Motownphilly
2. It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday
3. End Of The Road
4. In The Still Of The Nite (I'll Remember)
5. Hey Lover - LL Cool J, Boyz II Men
6. I'll Make Love To You
7. On Bended Knee
8. Water Runs Dry
9. One Sweet Day - Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey
10. Doin' Just Fine
11. 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
12. A Song For Mama
13. Pass You By
14. Rose And A Honeycomb
15. Thank You

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1160 in Music
• Released on: 2002-02-04
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Dimensions: .21 pounds
• Running time: 68 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Legacy is just about the right title for this album. Boyz II Men were the original, modern-day boy band who formed the mould for groups such as Take That and the Backstreet Boys to be cast from. Heavily influenced by Doo Wop groups such as the Platters and the Dells and developed by ex-New Edition and BellBivDevoe member Michael Bivins, Boyz II Men quickly rose to heavyweight status after the foursome's 1991 debut Cooleyhighharmony. Their success is based on romantic ballads and strong vocals, the type of which groups such as Another Level could only dream of. However they've lacked the charisma and looks to really impact upon the world, being perhaps the only group that could be described as "quietly" selling an incredible 35 million records. This collection of their best moments concentrates on their strengths as crooning Cupids, best exemplified by their massive hit and classic ballad "End of the Road" (taken from the Boomerang soundtrack). "Hey Lover" featuring LL Cool J is as energetic as the album gets and Legacy is unashamedly assembled for lovers of slow, romantic bedroom soul. But a lot of Boyz II Men's work hasn't aged too well. "I'll Make Love To You", a one time smash, sounds tinny and tacky and "On Bended Knee" is gut wrenchingly saccharine in a way today's R&B artists just wouldn't even try on. This Greatest Hits album effectively closes a chapter of Boyz II Men's history. Having just signed a new record deal with an album for release next year it will be interesting to see if the quartet move on or stick to their tried and trusted sugar-on-sugar methodology. --Jake Barnes

CD Description
Carrying on the tradition of black vocal harmony groups dating back to the '40s heyday of the Ink Spots and Mills Brothers, Boyz II Men burst onto the scene in 1991 and broke ground for the success of boy bands like Backstreet Boys and N Sync later in the decade. LEGACY compiles all the hits from these clean-cut Philly natives starting with their breakthrough up-tempo, new jack jam "Motownphilly". From here, this gifted quartet found their greatest success as pie-eyed balladeers affirmed by the success of "The End Of The Road", a single from the BOOMERANG soundtrack that broke Elvis Presley'srecord for the most weeks spent at number one.
Other fine examples of the Boyz' goosebump-inducing harmonies can be heard on their heartfelt ode to motherhood ("A Song For Mama") and a pair of potential prom/wedding songs ("I'll Make Love To You", "On Bended Knee"). Elsewhere, Boyz II Men hold their own against talents ranging from hip-hop legend LL CoolJ ("Hey Lover") to pop diva Mariah Carey ("One Sweet Day").Also noteworthy are stellar versions of the doo-wop classic"In The Still Of The Night (I'll Remember)" and '70s soul chestnut "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday".

Customer Reviews

Outstanding
For 10 years and through 7 albums (counting the remixes and christmas ones) Boys II Men have provided the standard by which all other R'n'B quartets have measured against. Now with the release of their greatest hits album they have put all thier hits onto one cd. When I say all their hits, I mean ALL THEIR HITS and therefore this album can only be described as a must have. You have to buy it- its as simple as that.

A tear-jerking collection
This album is one of the most beautiful in my collection, and comprises of the absolute best of Boyz II Men. Their rich voices with haunting harmonies appear on every track, ranging from the classic "I'll Make Love to you" to the blues-style, funky "In The Still of the Night". Guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye is the fantastic "One Sweet Day" with Mariah Carey - undoubtably the best song on the album, along with "Water Runs Dry" and "On Bended Knee". If you're looking for a collection of quality, meaningful R'n'b love songs, then there's nobody that does it better than Boyz II Men. A must for your collection.

Great album by great artists
If you have never heard boys to men before you are in for a treat. They are, and have been for a long time, the greatest vocal band to come out of america.
Many people have tried, and failed, to imitate thier unique singing style so i say to you that you need this album i promise you won't regret your purchase.