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Best of 70s Supergroups

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Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0087248790825
Label : Priority Records
Manufacturer : Priority Records
Publisher : Priority Records
Release date : 1990-10-25
Title : Best of 70s Supergroups
Original release date : 1988-01-01
Studio : Priority Records
MPN : 87908
Number of discs : 1

Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-09-14 rating:

no way
You can just listen to one of hundreds of American classic rock stations to hear every single song on this disc-

"1. More than a Feeling -- Boston"

A pop band that has been played WAY too often over the years.

"2. Evil Woman -- ELO"

Nowhere near their best song. That would be "Daybreaker" or "The Whale".

"3. Come Sail Away -- Styx"

Has some good guitar playing in the second half, but again, we've heard this song way too many times over the years. Styx are a better band than this.

"4. Taking Care of Business -- BTO"

Everything I said about Styx applies to BTO. Check out the Not Fragile album instead.

"5. American Woman -- The Guess Who"

Recently some mid 70's Guess Who albums have been issued on CD that contain a BUNCH of melodic and fantastic songs. Check out one of those albums to hear just how underrated the band is.

"6. I Just Want to Celebrate -- Rare Earth"

I'm tired of celebrating this song because I've heard it too many times.

"7. Black Magic Woman -- Santana"

haha, not even CLOSE to being one of Santana's best songs. There's the entire albums of Santana III, Caravanserai, Love, Devotion & Surrender, and even the Welcome album that contain better songs

"8. Never Been to Spain -- Three Dog Night"

Turns out Three Dog Night likes to write consistent albums with lots of melody and interesting arrangements. Go forward and explore those albums.

"9. Green Eyed Lady -- Sugarloaf"

The Guess Who has some fantastic albums, and so does Sugarloaf. Spaceship Earth being a REALLY good one.

"10. We're an American Band -- Grand Funk"

Maybe if I'm lucky, one day I'll come online and see a comp that contains better Grand Funk songs such as "Time Machine" or their raw version of "Gimme Shelter".

"11. Sweet Home Alabama -- Lynyrd Skynyrd"

Ever hear a song called "The Needle and the Spoon?" If not, you should know that's just one of many better Lynyrd Skynyrd songs than this overplayed one.

"12. So Into You -- Atlanta Rhythm Section"

Good song, but an even better album band.

"13. Help is On Its Way -- Little River Band"

Wow, something that hasn't been played a million times on radio stations! That's a good start.

"14. Dust in the Wind -- Kansas"

Afraid not, my friends. Kansas were a progressive rock band in the early days of their career, and more interesting than this song.

Now you know what to do- ignore this comp completely.

review by: Yenne date: 2008-09-07 rating:

a few good songs
Sometimes you buy a CD for a few songs. This is a compilation work; there are some good songs that I wanted and just don't play the rest.

review by: date: 2008-01-10 rating:

and the nostalgia continues...
The Best of 70s Supergroups is a budget priced CD that gives us an awesome fourteen tracks despite the low price. The quality of the sound is quite good.

Boston's "More Than A Feeling" opens with their great singing, electric guitars and percussion; the melody is infectiously catchy and the tune also rocks like anything! I like "More Than A Feeling" very much.

ELO's "Evil Woman" really rocks in a big way; and listen especially for Styx and their awesome, classic ballad entitled "Come sail Away." "Come Sail Away" works on many levels: the piano arrangement is quite elegant for a rockin' tune; and when the electric guitars and the singing of the main ballad comes in this number takes off like a jet! "Come Sail Away" is easily one of all time favorite rock songs ever.

"Taking Care Of Business" by Bachman Turner Overdrive is another classic hard rocking song from the 1970s; and I bet this'll make you want to jump up and start dancing wherever you are! Great guitars on "Taking Care Of Business," too. In addition, listen for Three Dog Night's soulful, rockin' ballad called "Never Been to Spain." Three Dog Night truly prove how great they were with "Never Been To Spain."

Grand Funk's "We're An American Band" is another major highlight of this album and I predict that you will enjoy this tune very much. They harmonize well and the guitars work perfectly for this number. There's also, of course, Lynyrd Skynyrd doing their incredible "Sweet Home Alabama." Lynyrd Skynyrd never sounded better and the lyrics to this song are captivating even today.

"So Into You" by Atlanta Rhythm Section sounds a bit syrupy compared to the rocking tunes on this album; but it is quite a strong number anyway. This number rocks soft and slow to make a romantic effect that really works well. The album ends with Kansas doing their major hit "Dust In The Wind." What an awesome ending for this album!

Overall, The Best Of 70s Supergroups is a great value with tons of hits on an inexpensive CD. Sure, it's not as complete as it could be--but for the price you can scarcely complain. I highly recommend this album for fans of those rockin' tunes from the `70s.

review by: date: 2007-12-26 rating:

GOOD MIX OF 70'S CLASSICS
I PURCHASED THIS CD FOR MY DAUGHTER, BUT I REALLY LIKE TO LISTEN TO THESE SONGS MYSELF. THERE IS A GOOD MIX OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT STYLES AND MUSICIANS HERE. FAR OUT!

review by: date: 2007-11-01 rating:

Terrific!
I'm a 70s high school grad.....if you are too, you'll really enjoy this cd......not just 'some' but ALL the selections!

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