Let's Rock & Roll the Place

first appeared on the scene as a rocker, before becoming an early favorite during both the early and latter '80s. While there are quite a few extensive collections on the market (namely 's 2001 release ), if you're looking for a budget-priced sampler that contains a handful of favorites, fits the bill. Included is his breakthrough hit -- the late-'70s FM standard as well as and both of which garnered some serious airplay on . But what prevents this ten-track set from being a definitive collection is the omission of such shoulda-beens as and especially his duet with , which was probably the biggest hit of 's career. And because of that, is an average sampler, nothing more. ~ Greg Prato