The New Maga Deal, Peter Navarro

Definitive 2 CD best-of collection from cult Anglo-Australian folk-pop group best known for their international smash hit 'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing'. In their heyday between 1970-74 they were one of the biggest bands in the world, selling over 25 million records, and this release revisits that period. It includes the aforementioned classic and has been hailed by fans for finally bringing together all their top tunes, including some never before available on CD. 52-tracks in all.

The Very Best of the New Birth Review by Andrew Hamilton
A comprehensive package of producer Harvey Fuqua's concept, New Birth Inc. consisted of the Nightlighters, Love, Peace & Happiness, and New Birth. The Nightlighters' "K-Jee" was the first hit out the box, scoring before New Birth; the lively, festival-sounding instrumental has enjoyed an amazing longevity. It's still popular at the halftimes of football games and on classic radio shows. Love, Peace & Happiness, which featured Anne Bogan and two Wilson brothers, who also sang with New Birth, are represented by one number, a soul-dripped version of "I Don't Want to Do Wrong," the Gladys Knight & the Pips smash. New Birth is well represented. Their deep soul rendition of "Dream Merchant" still sends shivers up and down one's spine, as does "Wild Flower" and the poppish "It's Impossible," sung by Londee Loren. Attempts at disco are less pleasing, but on this package the songs "I Wash My Hands of the Whole Damn Deal," "Comin' from All Ends," and "Keep on Doin' It" are more palatable.