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The comic genius of Bill Cosby transcends age, race, passing trends, and every other imaginable boundary line. A nine-times Grammy-winner and TV icon, his warm, personal, anecdotal humor radiates universal appeal and has profoundly influenced legions of stand-up artists and comedians who followed in his considerable wake. A prolific recording artist of dozens of spoken word/comic album tours de force, Cosby delivered many groundbreaking early titles that have never before been released on CD. Now Rhino revisits four of these Cosby classics with debut CD presentations to delight comedy fans everywhere!

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5 out of 5 stars

Bill Cosby is the Funniest Comedian Ever! December 11, 2005
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

I was first introduced to Bill Cosby's work through his TV show, "The Cosby Show." Later, I discovered his stand up performances. While shopping in a used record store recently, I picked up this release on vinyl. I love it! His skits about the Bible are hysterical, as is his "Fat Albert" routine. And since I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, I found his skit on driving in San Francisco particularly funny. "They make Lombard Street go straight down, and since they're not satisfied with you killing yourself that way, they put all these twists and curves in there!" I could not even breathe. Another thing I like about Bill Cosby is that he can make you laugh without talking about sex, or using foul language. Anyone in need of a good laugh should pick up this record.

5 out of 5 stars

A Comic Genius March 4, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

I rarely buy comedy albums, in fact I hadn't bought a comedy album since the Firesign Theater when I was in college. The problem is that you hear the routine once and the album never gets back onto your turntable. But I had such fond memories of hearing Bill Cosby's albums at friend's houses and almost peeing my pants from laughing so hard, I had to make an exception. Whether he's talking about his childhood (Old Weird Harold, Buck Buck) or adding details left out of the Bible (Noah--my personal favorite), the man is a genius. And he does it without profanity! These are some of Cosby's funniest bits. Kudos to Rhino for reissuing this 1969 album. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

5 out of 5 stars

Some of the best of Bill Cosby November 10, 2005
9 out of 10 found this review helpful

This album was released on the Warner Bros. Seven Arts label in 1969. Those who purchased Cosby's six previous(non-compilation) albums won't need this one because this album contains all previously released material. From Cosby's 1963 debut BILL COSBY IS A VERY FUNNY FELLOW RIGHT! are NOAH:RIGHT!,NOAH:AND THE NEIGHBOR and NOAH:ME AND YOU LORD. Instead of applause or lack of applause at the end of the latter track,we hear the sound of lightning and thunder,which I assume was tape-recorded. From 1964's I STARTED OUT AS A CHILD are STREET FOOTBALL and THE WATER BOTTLE. Both tracks are each about a minute long. From 1965's WHY IS THERE AIR? are BABIES(entitled BABY on WITA) and DRIVING IN SAN FRANSISCO. By the way,an edited version of THE LONE RANGER from ISOASC is on this compilation. I'd rather hear the three minute five second version from ISOASC. From REVENGE,one of my all-time favorites are the title track,OLD WEIRD HAROLD and FAT ALBERT. Respectively,the latter two tracks were listed as 9TH STREET BRIDGE and BUCK BUCK on REVENGE. From TO RUSSELL MY BROTHER WHOM I SLEPT WITH is THE APPLE,which unnessecarily reappeared on this album's sequel,MORE OF THE BEST OF BILL COSBY. The Germantown,Pennsylvania native remains one of the world's best-loved comedians today. Recording locations for the tracks include The Bitter End in New York City,Mr. Kelly's in Chicago and Harrah's in Lake Tahoe,Nevada..

5 out of 5 stars

Top comedian in top form August 5, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

One of the tests of a comedy routine or a comedian's delivery to determine its rating is whether or not it brings a wide smile or a chuckle from you; even if you've heard or seen it a hundred times.

I must've heard the entire LP (I own it on vinyl)hundreds of times, and yet, every time is as if I am listening for the first time. I can't help but laugh, hearing the conversation of Noah with God, or condescending with Junior Barnes since winter with hate in mind for a glorious summer vengeance. This CD is a must for any aspiring comedian or for any person with a sense of humor. A great record!

5 out of 5 stars

The Best of Bill Cosby March 25, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This vintage Cosby brought me back to my youth.This is material that the whole family can enjoy." Noah" is great stuff. Love the Fat Albert stories.

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