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(2CD) 2008 collection of 56 tracks cut for EMI Records including his 1960 classic 'Shakin' All Over'.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Adie Barrett
Format:Audio CD
The 1992 "The Complete" 2-CD set saw EMI release clean remastered versions of virtually everything the various incarnations of the band recorded for EMI between 1959 and 1966. Fans have mourned its deletion, copies turning up at ireegular times on auction sites from at least twice the original price and often more. The CD releases since have varied between well-thought out and sensible compilations by EMI to thrown-together efforts from third parties. Kidd/Pirates Fans can now get hold of the most comprehensive collection since that. This "Best Of" still packs in both sides of every single in chronological order plus many of the rare tracks from "Complete". Omissions include a few of the less essential 1964 aborted album tracks plus one or two other items, however most of these have appeared elsewhere. The most interesting inclusions are two instrumental tracks by the Pirates that see the light of day anywhere for the first time. "Spanish Armada" and "Popeye" are from 1963, recorded by the Green/Spence/Farley line-up before "I'll Never Get Over You" returned their leader to the top five the same year. The sound is full for just guitar/bass/drums and makes me wonder why more was not made of this line-up although to be fair the following year saw them cut a blistering 'solo' R&B 45 ("My Babe"/"Casting My Spell") at one take each track which are also included. This set easily represents the most comprehensive collection of this legendary UK singer and band since "Complete" - and at such a good price it cannot be faulted. Grab it while you can.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Johnny Kidd for me is the link between the classic rock and roll of the late 50's and the newer sound of the 60's "Merseybeat" groups. The bridge is the "Shot Of Rhythm And Blues/I Can Tell" 45 released in 1963 - just guitar, bass, drums and superb vocals from the guvnor himself.
He also wrote two of the best songs of the era with "Shaking All Over" and "Please Don't Touch".
This is a good "best of" collection which plays out in chronological order so you can hear the changing style of British rock and roll and r'n'b from the late 50's through to the mid 60's.
Some of the choices in material that he did might appear strange to us but Johnny always gave a good performance.
He also wrote two of the best songs of the era with "Shaking All Over" and "Please Don't Touch".
This is a good "best of" collection which plays out in chronological order so you can hear the changing style of British rock and roll and r'n'b from the late 50's through to the mid 60's.
Some of the choices in material that he did might appear strange to us but Johnny always gave a good performance.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Flickering Ember
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a massive fan of MerseyBeat music, and of course know and love Shakin' All Over. I also know and adore a few other songs from this abum such as Doctor Feelgood, I Just Want To Make Love To You, Some Other Guy, I'll Never Get Over You, A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues.
It was on the strength of these songs that I decided Johnny Kidd and The Pirates merited further investigation, and when I saw just what an extensive list of songs is on this album, I knew it was worth a try.
I am very glad I tried it as I love every song, as well as discovering songs I didn't realise I knew, ones I never knew and two previously unreleased songs.
It's classic Merseybeat and easy to listen to, learn the lyrics to, and sing along or even dance to. Brilliant overview of a brilliant, underrated band.
It was on the strength of these songs that I decided Johnny Kidd and The Pirates merited further investigation, and when I saw just what an extensive list of songs is on this album, I knew it was worth a try.
I am very glad I tried it as I love every song, as well as discovering songs I didn't realise I knew, ones I never knew and two previously unreleased songs.
It's classic Merseybeat and easy to listen to, learn the lyrics to, and sing along or even dance to. Brilliant overview of a brilliant, underrated band.
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Shivers down my backbone, claaannng, claaannng!!!!!
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