Nicky Hopkins - A BOX OF... Nicky Hopkins [1966 -1973] (14 x CDs)

A BOX OF...

Nicky Hopkins - A BOX OF... Nicky Hopkins [1966 -1973] (14 x CDs)

Nicky Hopkins was an English pianist born in London in 1944; known for a lyrical touch, sharp rhythmic sense and an ability to lift any recording he played on. After early work with Screaming Lord Sutch and Cyril Davies, he became one of the most in‑demand session musicians of the sixties and seventies, contributing to albums by The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver Messenger Service and countless others. His playing carried a clarity that worked equally well in rock, pop, blues and psychedelic settings, shaped by classical training and a natural melodic instinct. Hopkins recorded several solo albums, worked on film and television scores and collaborated with Japanese artists during the eighties and early nineties. His career was marked by constant movement between studios, labels and genres, leaving a catalogue that spans major releases, small‑run pressings and rare soundtrack work. He died in 1994, leaving behind a legacy defined by taste, precision and an unmistakable musical voice.

Nicky Hopkins occupies a rare place in modern music, a pianist whose work shaped the sound of rock across several decades without ever relying on the spotlight. His discography, spread across major labels, independent releases and international pressings, reflects a career built on constant collaboration. The earliest entries show him working within the British rhythm and blues scene, contributing to singles and albums that captured the energy of London clubs during the mid‑sixties. These recordings reveal a player already confident, using crisp phrasing and a strong left hand to anchor arrangements that often needed structure.

As the decade progressed, Hopkins became a central figure in studio work for major artists. His contributions to The Rolling Stones appear across multiple albums, each session marked by piano lines that add lift and clarity without drawing attention away from the song. Work with The Kinks, The Who and Jefferson Airplane shows how adaptable he was, moving between styles with ease, shaping ballads, rockers and psychedelic pieces with the same melodic intelligence. Many of these recordings were issued in several formats, from UK and US LPs to later CD editions, creating a catalogue that collectors follow closely.

Hopkins also recorded solo albums that reveal a quieter side of his craft, often released on smaller labels and later reissued in limited quantities. His soundtrack work, particularly for Japanese television and film, adds another dimension, showing how his phrasing could support narrative and atmosphere. These releases, sometimes pressed only in Japan, have become important for listeners who trace the full arc of his career.

Across all these recordings, Hopkins remains consistent in tone and intention. His playing carries warmth, precision and a sense of musical generosity, qualities that make his discography one of the most rewarding to explore.(B)

Included in this set are the following albums:

Studio

01 Nicky Hopkins - The Revolutionary Piano of Nicky Hopkins [1966]

02 Nicky Hopkins - The Tin Man Was A Dreamer [1973]

03 Nicky Hopkins - No More Chages [1975]

04 Nicky Hopkins - No Introduction Necessary [1996]

Collaborations (Where Nicky Hopkins was the only or principle piano player)

01 Kinks - Face To Face (Mono) [1966]

02 Rolling Stones - Their Satanic Majesties Request Complete [1967]

03 Sweet Thursday - Sweet Thursday [1969]

04 Jeff Beck Group - Beck-Ola  [1969]

05 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Shady Grove [1969]

06 Screaming Lord Sutch - Lord Sutch and Heavy Friends [1970]

07 Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts  - Jamming With Edward [1972]

08 Art Garfunkel - Angel Clare [1973]

Also Included separately are the following:

Movie

The Session Man (2023) [1080p]

A Butterboy Compilation

VA - Nicky Hopkins, Collaborator (A Butterboy Compilation) (2 x CDs)

This set gathers a wide, revealing sweep of recordings that show how deeply his piano shaped the sound of modern rock. The set moves through landmark singles, album cuts and long‑form pieces, each chosen for the clarity of his touch and the way he lifts a song without ever forcing attention toward himself. Early tracks such as My Generation, Session Man and She’s a Rainbow show him working inside tight arrangements, adding lines that brighten the rhythm and give the music a sense of lift. His presence on Revolution, Sympathy for the Devil and No Expectations reflects a period when his playing became central to major sessions, shaping ballads and rockers with the same melodic intelligence.

The collection then shifts into the San Francisco years, where Hopkins found room to stretch. Long pieces like Edward, The Mad Shirt Grinder, We Can Be Together and Wooden Ships reveal how his phrasing could drive extended forms, giving psychedelic music a sense of structure. Tracks by Sweet Thursday, Steve Miller Band and Joe Cocker add further colour, showing how adaptable he was across styles and studios.

The second half of the set moves into the seventies, where Hopkins became a quiet thread running through major albums. His work with The Who, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr shows how naturally he fit into their writing, shaping songs with warmth and precision. Performances with Jerry Garcia, Carly Simon, Harry Nilsson and Badfinger highlight the same qualities, each track carrying a piano line that feels both supportive and essential.

Across these selections, Hopkins remains consistent in tone and intention. His playing adds clarity, depth and emotional weight, creating a portrait of a musician whose influence runs through every era represented in the box. (B)

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Track lists

Nicky Hopkins - The Revolutionary Piano of Nicky Hopkins [1966]

01 Nicky Hopkins - Mr. Big 2:30

02 Nicky Hopkins - Yesterday 4:12

03 Nicky Hopkins - Goldfinger 2:21

04 Nicky Hopkins - Don't Get Around Much Anymore 3:03

05 Nicky Hopkins - Jenni 2:34

06 Nicky Hopkins - Acapulco 22 2:22

07 Nicky Hopkins - You Came a Long Way from St. Louis 2:37

08 Nicky Hopkins - Love Letters 2:40

09 Nicky Hopkins - The Unlonely Bull 2:42

10 Nicky Hopkins - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction 3:09

11 Nicky Hopkins - Paris Bells 2:55

12 Nicky Hopkins - The Ilejistry Pig 3:28

Nicky Hopkins - The Tin Man Was A Dreamer [1973]

01 Nicky Hopkins - Sundown in Mexico 1:37

02 Nicky Hopkins - Waiting for The Band 2:16

03 Nicky Hopkins - Edward 5:21

04 Nicky Hopkins - Dolly 4:45

05 Nicky Hopkins - Speed On 4:02

06 Nicky Hopkins - The Dreamer 5:48

07 Nicky Hopkins - Banana Anna 3:41

08 Nicky Hopkins - Lawyer's Lament 3:45

09 Nicky Hopkins - Shout it Out 3:41

10 Nicky Hopkins - Pig's Boogie 2:43

Nicky Hopkins - No More Chages [1975]

01 Nicky Hopkins - Sea Cruise 2:27

02 Nicky Hopkins - The Ridiculous Trip 3:47

03 Nicky Hopkins - Hanna 3:15

04 Nicky Hopkins - Wild You 2:55

05 Nicky Hopkins - No Time 4:30

06 Nicky Hopkins - Refugee Blues 2:24

07 Nicky Hopkins - Lady Sleeps 3:57

08 Nicky Hopkins - Morning I'll Be Moving On 2:31

09 Nicky Hopkins - Last Night Changes 4:27

10 Nicky Hopkins - Lady It's Time to Go 4:04

Nicky Hopkins - No Introduction Necessary [1996]

01 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Lovin' Up A Storm 2:08

02 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Everything I Do is Wrong 2:49

03 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Think it Over 2:30

04 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Boll Weevil Song 2:04

05 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Livin' Lovin' Wreck 2:09

06 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - One Long Kiss 9:43

07 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Dixie Fried 2:21

08 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Down The Line 2:16

09 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Fabulous 2:20

10 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Breathless 2:36

11 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Rave On 2:04

12 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Lonely Weekend 2:20

13 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Burn Up 5:45

14 Nicky Hopkins, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Albert Lee, Jim Sullivan, Keith David DeGroot, Clem Cattini, Chris Hughes - Everyday 2:30

Kinks - Face To Face (Mono) [1966]

01 Kinks - Party Line 2:38

02 Kinks - Rosie Won't You Please Come Home 2:36

03 Kinks - Dandy 2:14

04 Kinks - Too Much on My Mind 2:32

05 Kinks - Session Man 2:22

06 Kinks - Rainy Day in June 3:19

07 Kinks - A House in the Country 3:09

08 Kinks - Holiday in Waikiki 2:55

09 Kinks - Most Exclusive Residence for Sale 2:50

10 Kinks - Fancy 2:31

11 Kinks - Little Miss Queen of Darkness 3:21

12 Kinks - You're Lookin' Fine 2:53

13 Kinks - Sunny Afternoon 3:40

14 Kinks - I'll Remember 2:27

Rolling Stones - Their Satanic Majesties Request Complete [1967]

01 Rolling Stones - Sing This All Together 3:46

02 Rolling Stones - Citadel 2:51

03 Rolling Stones - In Another Land 3:14

04 Rolling Stones - 2000 Man 3:08

05 Rolling Stones - We Love You 4:37

06 Rolling Stones - Dandelion 3:43

07 Rolling Stones - Child of The Moon (RMK) 3:11

08 Rolling Stones - Sing This All Together (See What Happens) 8:33

09 Rolling Stones - She's A Rainbow 4:35

10 Rolling Stones - The Lantern 4:23

11 Rolling Stones - Gomper 5:09

12 Rolling Stones - 2000 Light Years From Home 4:45

13 Rolling Stones - On With The Show 3:39

Sweet Thursday - Sweet Thursday [1969]

01 Sweet Thursday - Dealer 6:03

02 Sweet Thursday - Jenny 3:48

03 Sweet Thursday - Laughed at Him 5:13

04 Sweet Thursday - Cobwebs 3:24

05 Sweet Thursday - Rescue Me 3:43

06 Sweet Thursday - Molly 3:08

07 Sweet Thursday - Sweet Francesca 3:59

08 Sweet Thursday - Side of The Road 4:51

09 Sweet Thursday - Gilbert Street 10:21

Jeff Beck Group - Beck-Ola  [1969]

01 Jeff Beck Group - All Shook Up 4:53

02 Jeff Beck Group - Spanish Boots 3:37

03 Jeff Beck Group - Girl From Mill Valley 3:52

04 Jeff Beck Group - Jailhouse Rock 3:15

05 Jeff Beck Group - Plynth (Water Down The Drain) 3:10

06 Jeff Beck Group - The Hangman's Knee 4:50

07 Jeff Beck Group - Rice Pudding 7:23

08 Jeff Beck Group - Sweet Little Angel 7:58

09 Jeff Beck Group - Throw Down A Line 2:55

01 Jeff Beck Group - All Shook Up 3:19

11 Jeff Beck Group - Jailhouse Rock (Early Version) 3:09

Quicksilver Messenger Service - Shady Grove [1969]

01 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Shady Grove 3:00

02 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Flute Song 5:23

03 Quicksilver Messenger Service - 3 Or 4 Feet From Home 3:05

04 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Too Far 4:30

05 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Holy Moly 4:25

06 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Joseph's Coat 4:48

07 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Flashing Lonesome 5:28

08 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Word's Can't Say 3:22

09 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Edward, (The Mad Shirt Grinder) 9:22

Screaming Lord Sutch - Lord Sutch and Heavy Friends [1970]

01 Screaming Lord Sutch - Wailing Sounds 2:40

02 Screaming Lord Sutch - 'Cause I Love You 2:46

03 Screaming Lord Sutch - Flashing Lights 3:16

04 Screaming Lord Sutch - Gutty Guitar 2:32

05 Screaming Lord Sutch - Would You Believe 3:23

06 Screaming Lord Sutch - Smoke and Fire 2:40

07 Screaming Lord Sutch - Thumping Beat 3:07

08 Screaming Lord Sutch - Union Jack Car 3:04

09 Screaming Lord Sutch - One for You, Baby 2:47

10 Screaming Lord Sutch - L-O-N-D-O-N 2:57

11 Screaming Lord Sutch - Brightest Light 3:59

12 Screaming Lord Sutch - Baby, Come Back 2:34

Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts  - Jamming With Edward [1972]

01 Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts - The Boudoir Stomp 5:15

02 Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts - It Hurts Me Too 5:46

03 Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts - Edwards Thrump Up 7:48

04 Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts - Blow With Ry 11:13

05 Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts - Interlude A La El Hopo 2:01

06 Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts - The Loveliest Night of The Year 0:29

07 Nicky Hopkins, Ry Cooder, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts - Highland Fling 3:55

Art Garfunkel - Angel Clare [1973]

01 Art Garfunkel - Travelling Boy 5:00

02 Art Garfunkel - Down in The Willow Garden 4:04

03 Art Garfunkel - I Shall Sing 3:37

04 Art Garfunkel - Old Man 3:25

05 Art Garfunkel - Feuilles-Oh / Do Space Men Pass Dead Souls on Their Way to The Moon? 3:12

06 Art Garfunkel - All I Know 3:50

07 Art Garfunkel - Mary Was an Only Child 3:28

08 Art Garfunkel - Woyaya 3:20

09 Art Garfunkel - Barbara Allen 5:26

10 Art Garfunkel - Another Lullaby 3:32

11 Art Garfunkel - Travelling Boy (Single Version) / Bonus Track 3:42

12 Art Garfunkel - Second Avenue / Bonus Track 2:53

VA - Nicky Hopkins, Collaborator (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1

01 Who - My Generation 3:20

02 Kinks - Session Man 2:22

03 Rolling Stones - She's a Rainbow 4:13

04 Beatles - Revolution 3:24

05 Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil 6:18

06 Rolling Stones - No Expectations 3:56

07 Donovan - Barabajagal 3:24

08 Jefferson Airplane - We Can Be Together 6:01

09 Jefferson Airplane - Wooden Ships 6:24

10 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Edward, The Mad Shirt Grinder 9:25

11 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Shady Grove 3:01

12 Sweet Thursday - Dealer 6:03

13 Sweet Thursday - Jenny 3:48

14 Steve Miller Band - Baby's House 2:20

15 Joe Cocker - Something 3:32

16 Jefferson Airplane - Eskimo Blue Day 6:36

16 P.J. Proby - reflections (Of Your Face) 5:14

17 Duncan Browne - Give Me Take You 3:15

18 Easybeats - Good Times 3:23

20 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Just for Love (Part 1) 3:00

VA - Nicky Hopkins, Collaborator (A Butterboy Compilation) CD2

01 Who - Getting in Tune 4:49

02 Who - The Song is Over 6:14

03 John Lennon - Jealous Guy 4:16

04 New Riders of the Purple Sage - Last Lonely Eagle 6:16

05 John Lennon - How 3:45

06 Rolling Stones - Loving Cup 4:25

07 Jerry Garcia - The Wheel 4:06

08 Carly Simon - We Have No Secrets (2023 Remaster) 3:58

09 Carly Simon - Night Owl 3:50

10 Harry Nilsson - Joy 3:44

11 George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) 3:38

12 Art Garfunkel - Down in The Willow Garden 4:04

13 Ringo Starr , - Photograph 3:58

14 Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful 2:43

15 Peter Frampton - Waterfall 6:00

16 Harry Nilsson - Many Rivers to Cross 5:01

17 Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Jasper C. Debussy 2:08

18 Tina Turner - The Acid Queen 3:48

19 Martha Reeves - Wild Night 3:28

20 Badfinger - Lost Inside Your Love 2:45

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