- Original Release Date: 18 Dec 2007
- Release Date: 18 Dec 2007
- Label: Chrysalis UK
- Copyright: (C) 2007 Chrysalis Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2007 EMI Records Ltd
- Total Length: 1:11:43
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- ASIN: B001IP2ER8
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,977 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Play | 1. Gaudete | 2:26 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 2. Saucy Sailor | 5:48 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 3. Jigs (Medley) | 3:10 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 4. Royal Forester | 4:32 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 5. Alison Gross | 5:25 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 6. One Misty Moisty Morning | 3:29 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 7. The Bold Poachers | 4:15 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 8. Thomas The Rhymer | 3:13 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 9. To Know Him Is To Love Him | 2:42 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 10. Drink Down The Moon | 6:25 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 11. Now We Are Six | 2:21 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 12. New York Girls | 3:02 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 13. Little Sir Hugh | 4:44 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 14. Black Jack Davy | 4:17 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 15. Hard Times Of Old England | 5:11 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 16. Cadwith Anthem | 2:45 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 17. Dance With Me | 3:52 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 18. All Around My Hat | 4:06 | £0.89 |
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Andy Millward
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
This is a right roistering collection of folk rock, from the blisteringly great (Alison Gross, Black Jack Davey, Hard Times of Old England, Gaudete, All Around My Hat) to the forgettable (To Know Him is to Love Him, Now We Are Six etc.) At their best, Tim Hart, Maddy Prior and company stood alongside the Fairports as popularisers of the folk tradition and made a brilliant job of it too. I can definitely forgive them the odd lapse in judgement in the face of haunting ditties like Alison Gross ("the ugliest witch in the north country.") Listen and enjoy!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By J. McAleese
Format:Audio CD
I'm a massive Steeleye Fan and enjoy nothing more than listening to their finest tracks. Generally, with a compilation like this, you can never be sure if you'll end up loving everything and this is by no means an exception. However; the less good tracks on the CD are very few! "To Know Him is To Love Him" for instance is probably the least enjoyable (let's face it; it's just not Steeleye Span like they should be) and "Now we Are Six" is very much an acquired taste. Nevertheless, there are a great number of less famous gems, such as "Royal Forester" and "Dark Eyed Sailor". "Saucy Sailor", "Thomas the Rhymer" and "Drink Down the Moon" are again well worth a real listen, and help make this one of the best Span compilations ever!
38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been listening to Steeleye Span since I was a kid, too. But that was in the seventies! This record is a rather neat selection of their best titles. One restriction, though: I'd dropkick the cloying and dumb "To know him is to love him" from a high cliff, and put in the superlative, how-can-they-have-left-it-out? "Fighting for Strangers", the chilling tale of a mercenary's career, appropriately carried by a cold and almost abstract tune. As to Steeleye Span as a group - I've just told you I've been listening to them for about thirty years. What do you expect me to say about them??? Of course, they are brilliant. Nobody compares.
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Good as ever
I really enjoy this CD. It brings back happy memories and Maddy Prior in particular has lost none of her charm and verve. Good tunes, good singing and good quality.
Published 1 month ago by W. Tegner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy It.
Great introduction for those who don't follow this Steeleye Span.Go buy it if you want electric folk in your collection.
Published 2 months ago by Spender1
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the old ones are the best
saw this album on offer,i`d forgotten just how good they are.amazing stuff.great easy listening music with a an awesome edge.
Published 2 months ago by griff
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect
This compilation includes the best and, ujnfortunately, some of the worst of Steeleye Span, but I can ignore the couple of duff tracks.
Published 2 months ago by B.
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Brilliant
This disc has gone back in my car CD player after a break over Christmas. It just goes round and round - I could listen to it forever!
Published 4 months ago by sweccsuper
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A Classic
I love this album, it's a classic with lots of hits, definately a great addition to any collection. Best listened to at full volume!
Published 4 months ago by kat.b
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I won't be shopping with tax cheats like Amazon this christmas or any other time in the future and invite you to do the same.
Published 5 months ago by George Maguire
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Best of... But...
This is a great collection but why go for this when you can get A Parcel Of Steeleye Span (Their First Five Chrysalis Albums 1972-1975) for £3. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Numinous Ugo
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Re spanned
My Steeleye Span records are all on vinyl, and like many things I have not got around to copying it onto my iPod. So at £2. Read more
Published 10 months ago by PJ
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Thew best of Steeleye Span
This CD was purchased for a friend of mine who likes his music.He is more than happy with the CD which was received in good condition and within the scheduled time time.
Published 14 months ago by petal
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