''Greatest Hits'' is a greatest hits album by The Partridge Family released by

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in 1989. It contains 16 songs, including the TV show's second theme song, "Come on Get Happy" which was never featured on a Partridge family album, and two songs by David Cassidy as a

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: "Cherish" and "Could It Be Forever". It has liner notes by

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and a Partridge Family trivia quiz. The cover has a picture of a period

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with a cartoon picture of the family in red velvet suits.David Cassidy Discography, http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/dcassidyfan/pfdisco.html

Critical reception

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of AllMusic writes, "Although they weren't as good as The Cowsills, who served as at least partial inspiration for the group, The Partridge Family had their fair share of first-rate bubblegum singles in the early '70s. ''Greatest Hits'' does an excellent job of summarizing those glory days"

Track listing

Track information and credits adapted the album's liner notes.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Greatest Hits (Partridge Family Album) The Partridge Family albums 1989 greatest hits albums Albums produced by Wes Farrell Arista Records compilation albums