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VA - Greatest Rock'n'Roll Hits [1998] (3 x CDs)

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VA - Greatest Rock'n'Roll Hits [1998] (3 x CDs)

This box set, released by Madacy Entertainment in 1998, is a comprehensive collection that captures the essence of 1970s rock and pop. Featuring three CDs, the set offers a rich array of soundscapes that defined a transformative decade in music history. The collection emphasizes the dynamic interplay between soulful rock, spirited pop rock, and classic rock & roll, delivering an authentic experience of the era's musical diversity. The production showcases the distinct rhythms, melodies, and vocal stylings emblematic of the 70s. From high-energy rock anthems to reflective ballads, the compilation offers a vivid portrayal of the musical spirit that resonated during that time. Madacy Entertainment’s attention to detail ensures that the set is not merely nostalgic but also an enduring celebration of a defining chapter in music history. This makes it an essential collection for enthusiasts of timeless rock music. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Blues Image - Ride Captain Ride 3:26

02 Jerry Corbetta - Green Eyed Lady 3:24

03 Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes 2:33

04 Grass Roots - Temptation Eyes 2:36

05 R.B. Greaves - A Whiter Shade of Pale 3:50

06 Jaggerz - The Rapper 2:41

07 Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime 3:36

08 White Plains - My Baby Loves Lovin' 2:34

09 Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Treat Her Like A Lady 2:44

10 Daddy Dewdrop - Chic-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It) 2:56

11 Fortunes - Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again 2:50

12 Grass Roots - Sooner Or Later 2:19


CD2

01 Hamilton, Joe, Frank & Reynolds - Don't Pull Your Love 3:15

02 Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff 2:28

03 Paul Revere & The Raiders - Indian Reservation (The Lament of The Cherokee Reservation Indians 2:53

04 Joe Simon - Drowning in The Sea of Love 3:16

05 Climax - Precious and Few 2:48

06 Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Too Late to Turn Back Now 3:09

07 B.J. Thomas - Rock and Roll Lullaby 4:10

08 Charlie Rich - Behind Closed Doors 2:45

09 Maria Muldaur - Midnight at The Oasis 3:39

10 Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died 3:15

11 Hamilton, Joe, Frank & Reynolds - Fallin' in Love 3:09

12 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Bad Luck (Part 1) 3:23


CD3

01 Freddy Fender - Wasted Days and Wasted Nights 2:45

02 Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden 2:55

03 Bobby Sherman - Easy Come Easy Go 2:45

04 Brewer & Shipley - One Toke Over The Line 3:17

05 Gallery - It's So Nice to Be With You 2:50

06 Looking Glass - Brandy (Your A Fine Girl) 3:06

07 Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl 2:51

08 Al Wilson - Show and Tell 3:29

09 George McCrae - Rock Your Baby 3:23

10 Brian Connelly - Ballroom Blitz 4:12

11 Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls 2:34

12 Redbone - Come and Get Your Love 3:31

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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