The Best of the Classic Years

The Best of the Classic Years
Compilation album by
King Sunny Adé
Released2003
Recorded1969–1974
GenreJùjú, African pop
LabelShanachie[1]

The Best of the Classic Years is a compilation album by the Nigerian musician King Sunny Adé.[2] It was released by Shanachie in 2003.[3] The album showcases Adé's rawer pre-Island Records sound.[4][5]

  1. ^ "King Sunny Ade – The Best of the Classic Years". Shanachie Entertainment.
  2. ^ Shuster, Fred (11 Feb 2003). "Playlist". Los Angeles Daily News. p. U7.
  3. ^ "Reissues". Spin. SPIN Media LLC. April 2, 2003.
  4. ^ Tarte, Bob (May 15, 2003). "Raw and Uncooked". Miami New Times.
  5. ^ Moon, Tom (August 28, 2008). 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. Workman Publishing. ISBN 9780761153856.