Then and Now

In the first half of the 70's David Cassidy was the biggest teen idol in the world, selling over 25 million records. It all started in the U.S. where he was given the lead in The Partridge Family and the rest is history. All his major hits are included in this package plus new tracks, including the bonus track 'Could It Be Forever' his duet with Hear'say. This is the first time there has been a David Cassidy ultimate collection on CD.

OK, fess up: how much '70s memorabilia have you kept stored away since you stopped trotting around that Brady Bunch lunchbox? Can't quite bring yourself to discard those precious mood rings, pet rocks, and--hardest of all!--Tiger Beat posters sporting the image of irresistible teen idol of yore David Cassidy? Well, even if you're immune to the nostalgia bug--or too young to remember--this latest comeback is proof that Cassidy is still an artist to contend with. In fact, he's never really left us.

Then and Now demonstrates an amazing continuity over the three decades of Cassidy's career as a master showman. His staggering early success with The Partridge Family might have condemned Cassidy to a sad, has-been aftermath. Instead, he's gone on to sell 25 million records, won accolades for his acting (even costarring with Sir Laurence Olivier), and done Broadway and Vegas. Even the backward glances on Then and Now have an up-to-date feel, since Cassidy recorded fresh vocals for classic early hits like "I Think I Love You." The wonderful variety of styles and stances he can deliver is also a theme, from the new mix of "No Bridge I Wouldn't Cross" to Cassidy's funky grooving on "Rock Me Baby." Cassidy not only rocks, he can croon a bittersweet farewell, as in his own "Ricky's Tune." Then and Now isn't your formulaic compilation, and it includes some new tracks available for the first time. Together with the golden oldies, these show off Cassidy's charisma and total involvement of personality in a song. Whether you're greeting an old friend or making a new discovery, Then and Now has lots of pleasure in store--so, c'mon, get happy! --Sarah Chin