WARNER SAMPLER
VA - Hot Menu '73, The Best Of Warner-Atlantic [1973] (2 x CDs)
“Hot Menu '73 - The Best Of Warner/Reprise/Atlantic” is a snapshot of the eclectic and vibrant music scene of the early 1970s. Released in 1973, this compilation album encapsulates the spirit of the era, featuring a diverse array of genres from rock to folk, and everything in between. The album is a sonic journey, taking listeners through the highs and lows of the human experience, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. Each track is a a moment frozen in time, capturing the essence of a year that was as tumultuous as it was transformative. The album serves not just as a collection of songs, but as a historical document, preserving the zeitgeist of 1973 for future generations. It’s a celebration of creativity, of the power of music to unite, inspire, and provoke thought. This compilation is a reminder of a time when music was not just entertainment, but a form of expression, a means of communication, a tool for change. It’s a tribute to the artists who dared to push boundaries, to challenge conventions, to make their voices heard. It’s a testament to the power of music, and a reminder of why we listen. (B)
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Track lists
CD01
01 Alice Cooper - Elected 3:44
02 Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze 3:25
03 Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music 3:08
04 Gordon Lightfoot - Beautiful 3:25
05 Ry Cooder - Dark End Of The Street 3:27
06 Arlo Guthrie - The City Of The New Orleans 4:31
07 James Taylor - You Can Close Your Eyes 2:31
08 Tower Of Power - Down To The Nightclub 2:46
09 Grateful Dead - Playing In The Band 4:51
10 Allman Brothers Band - Ain't Wastin' Time No More 3:42
11 Van Morrison - Wild Night 3:34
12 Section - Doing The Meatball 2:51
13 Malo - Momotombo 5:08
14 Deep Purple - Black Night 3:27
CD02
01 Led Zeppelin - Hey, Hey, What Can I Do 3:55
02 Black Oak Arkansas - Keep The Faith 3:13
03 Dr. John - Stack-A-Lee 3:27
04 Spinners - I'll Be Around 3:13
05 J. Geils Band - Homework 2:43
06 Ramatam - Wild Like Wine 3:55
07 Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Lucky Man 4:39
08 Manassas - Colorado 2:54
09 Jonathan Edwards - Stop And Start It All Again 3:01
10 Hugues Aufray - On N'est Pas Heureux 3:02
11 John Prine - Sam Stone 4:16
12 Danny O'keefe - Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues 3:02
13 Donny Hathaway - Little Ghetto Boy 4:29
14 Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 4:19
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Nice compilation - this was probably the only place to find the Led Zep track on an album 'til the 90's - thanks BB
ReplyDeleteLots of great tracks here, Dr Robert. Enjoy!
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Thanks BB.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, lemonflag.
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This was a Japanese comp, wasn't it?
ReplyDeleteHi furrball,
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He is correct. I bought this album in the Misawa BX in 1973.
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