The pop star, the hits collection and the lack of wardrobe

It's here. Sinitta's much anticipated hits collection. Good old Snit - her of 'appearing on the 'X-Factor' in strategically placed leaves' fame - even Simon Cowell looked embarrassed. Despite her clothes falling off, Sinitta has churned out some good pop songs over the years and for the first time the original versions (and some rare remixes) have been gathered together.

'The Hits + Collection' is a two CD affair. The first CD concentrates mainly on her 'Fanfare' single releases (although 'Cruising' is conspicuous in it's absence) and also includes some rare tracks (SAW written and produced 'How Can This Be Real Love' and 'Do You Wanna Find Out'), a couple of remixes (Pete Hammond's Hi-NRG remix of 'Body Shopping' offers a sparse alternative to original) and two new recordings 'The Day You Said Goodbye' (very Dannii Minogue) and 'Toy Boy (Reloaded)'.

The second CD features even more exciting stuff, including a great alternative remix of 'Cross My Broken Heart' (deep from the PWL vaults), the Promo 12" Mix of 'Love On A Mountain Top' complete with 'Oh La La' sample and Italo-House vibe and the brilliant original 12" of 'Body Shopping' to name but a few highlights.

All in all a well thought out collection with impressive and extensive album art and notes. Truly one for the fans. My only gripe - where is the brilliant 12" version of 'Lay Me Down Easy'?

Tracklisting as follows and available to order at amazon here:

CD 1
So Macho
Feels Like The First Time
Toy Boy
G.T.O.
Cross My Broken Heart
I Don't Believe In Miracles
Right Back Where We Started From
Love On A Mountain Top
Lay Me Down Easy
Hitchin' A Ride
Love And Affection
Shame Shame Shame
Where Did Our Love Go
How Can This Be Real Love (7" Mix)
Do You Wanna Find Out (12" Mix )
Hitchin' A Ride (PWL 7" Remix)
Body Shopping (Pete Hammond Hi-NRG Remix)
I Don't Believe In Miracles (Merlin's New Hit Mix)
Shame Shame Shame (Alternative 12" Mix)
The Day You Say Goodbye
Toy Boy (Reloaded)

CD 2
Toy Boy (The Original Mix)

G.T.O. (Modina's Red Roaring Mix)
Cross My Broken Heart (12" Euro Remix)
I Don't Believe In Miracles (Club Remix)+
Right Back Where We Started From (Left Back On The Side Mix)
Love On A Mountain Top (Promo 12" Mix)
Hitchin' A Ride (PWL Remix)
How Can This Be Real Love (12" Mix)
Body Shopping (12" Mix)
I Just Wanna Spend Some Time With You (12" Mix)
You Keep Me Hanging On (12" Mix)
The Day You Said Goodbye (Pete Hammond's Empire Strikes Back Mix)