{^Greatest Love Songs} compiles many of smooth vocalist {$Will Downing}'s best and most passionate songs, beginning with his self-titled album (1988) and reaching all the way to his later work with {@Motown}, {^All the Man You Need} (2000). It's a nicely balanced compilation, featuring a few songs from each of {$Downing}'s albums, including some of his {\R&B} hits such as {&"Free,"} {&"I Try,"} and {&"I Go Crazy."} Since most of {$Downing}'s albums can be quite spotty, it's convenient to have a distillation of his work such as this, even if it focuses mostly on his more seductive and gentle songs. As an added bonus, {$Downing} includes brief observations on each of the songs in the liner notes. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide