EMI was always somewhat dismissive of Gerry & the Pacemakers; compared to, say, the Hollies, they were never treated with a lot of respect. Part of this may have to do with the fact that after their initial handful of hits, the group ended up being distinctly more popular in America for a lot longer than they were in England, where they were quickly overwhelmed by the maturing of the British Invasion at home in 1964-1965. This 28-song CD is a welcome change, assembling not only all of the group's hits, in order and in state-of-the-art sound (and many listeners will be surprised how hard this band did rock and what a hard, steady rhythm section they had), but also very worthwhile rarities like "Hello Little Girl" and oddities such as "Girl on a Swing" and a cover of Paul Simon's "Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine," both remnants of the group's unfinished third British album. Everything is in mono, the way it was intended to be heard (and which really boosts the power of Les Chadwick's bass work and Freddie Marsden's drumming, even on "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying"). Casual listeners will love this disc for the sheer diversity of sounds -- juxtaposing their bluesy rendition of George Gershwin's "Summertime" and a pounding, rippling version of Larry Williams' "Slow Down" (a great showcase for Les McGuire's piano) -- and the crisp, clean sound, showing the band off as a romping, stomping quartet and not just the smiling British Invasion popsters that their U.S. singles seemed to make them out to be. It's not complete by any means -- See for Miles Records' The EP Collection is still the only place to find the killer live tracks off of the Gerry in California EP -- but its got enough rarities, B-sides, and forgotten tracks to impress the hardcore fan, without remotely boring or overwhelming someone who only wants the five or six hits they remember. What's more, the notes and the session and discography information finally give this band the respect they earned long ago. (Bruce Eder, Allmusic)
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01 How Do You Do It 02 Away From You 03 I Like It 04 You'll Never Walk Alone 05 Chills 06 A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues 07 Hello Little Girl 08 Summertime 09 Slow Down 10 I'm The One 11 You've Got What I Like 12 Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying 13 Show Me That You Care 14 It's Gonna Be Alright 15 It's Just Because 16 Ferry Cross The Mersey 17 I'll Wait For You 18 Why Oh Why 19 I'll Be There 20 Reelin' And Rockin' 21 Whole Lotta Shakin Going On 22 Rip It Up 23 You Win Again 24 It'll Be Me 25 Walk Hand In Hand 26 La La La 27 Girl On A Swing 28 Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine
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BONUS 4 OF 5
VAN MORRISON - Veedon Fleece '74 (Remastered/Expanded 2009) Japanese SHM @320
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The final album of Van Morrison's remarkably prolific and innovative 1968-1974 period (followed by three years of silence), Veedon Fleece brings the singer full circle, returning him to the introspection and poignancy of Astral Weeks. Composed following his sudden divorce from wife Janet Planet and subsequent retreat from the U.S., the songs are subtle and Spartan, the performances deeply felt; though less tortured and cathartic than Astral Weeks, it's a record fraught with emotional upheaval, as evidenced by such superior moments as "Linden Arden Stole the Highlights," "Who Was That Masked Man," and "You Don't Pull No Punches, But You Don't Push the River." That said, this is one of those -- and there are several -- forgotten classics in the Morrison catalog. Because it followed hot on the heels of his universally acclaimed double live album It's Too Late to Stop Now..., released only a month previous, this effort, like its likewise unheralded -- but equally wonderful -- studio effort Hard Nose the Highway, which was issued only six months before, the album suffered from a lack of exposure because of saturation in the marketplace rather than any lack in quality. Veedon Fleece is every bit the creative equal of its more famous predecessors. With its elegiac tone and deeply autobiographical lyrics, this was a Morrison who didn't so readily associate himself with the feel-good, peace, love, and rhythm & blues sound American audiences were used to. If any album reflects a real period of transition for an artist, it's this one. It's brilliant. (THOM JUREK, Allmusic)
This reissue includes a scant two bonus tracks and no liner notes, but it's still worth the price for the improved sound. After Veedon Fleece, a drained Morrison took the longest break of his career, not emerging until 1977. He's released many wonderful albums since, but he's never again hit the majestic heights of this one.
(by Andy Greene)
1. Fair Play – 6:14
2. Linden Arden Stole The Highlights – 2:37
3. Who Was That Masked Man – 2:55
4. Streets Of Arklow – 4:22
5. You Don't Pull No Punches, But You Don't Push The River - 8:50
6. Bulbs - 4:18
7. Cul De Sac - 5:51
8. Comfort You - 4:25
9. Come Here My Love - 2:21
10.Country Fair - 5:42
11.Twilight Zone (Alternative Take) - 5:48
12.Cul De Sac (Alternative Take) - 2:54
All songs written by Van Morrison.
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