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The Very Best of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates
 
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The Very Best of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates

Johnny Kidd, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (7 July 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: EMI Gold
  • ASIN: B001AI92V4
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,795 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc 1:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Please Don't TouchJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 1:53£0.89
Listen  2. GrowlJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:23£0.89
Listen  3. Steady DateJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:38£0.89
Listen  4. Feelin'Johnny Kidd & The Pirates 1:59£0.89
Listen  5. If You Were The Only Girl In The World And I Were The Only BoyJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:38£0.89
Listen  6. You Got What It TakesJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:03£0.89
Listen  7. Longin' LipsJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 1:47£0.89
Listen  8. Shakin' All OverJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:22£0.89
Listen  9. Yes Sir That's My BabyJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 1:42£0.89
Listen10. RestlessJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:12£0.89
Listen11. Magic Of LoveJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:09£0.89
Listen12. Linda LuJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:35£0.89
Listen13. Let's Talk About UsJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 3:23£0.89
Listen14. Big Blon' BabyJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:05£0.89
Listen15. Weep No More My BabyJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 3:13£0.89
Listen16. More Of The SameJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 1:53£0.89
Listen17. I Just Want To Make Love To YouJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 3:01£0.89
Listen18. Please Don't Bring Me DownJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:14£0.89
Listen19. So WhatJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:27£0.89
Listen20. Hurry On Back To LoveJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:31£0.89
Listen21. I Want ThatJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:26£0.89
Listen22. I Can TellJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:31£0.89
Listen23. A Shot Of Rhythm And BluesJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:00£0.89
Listen24. Some Other GuyJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:28£0.89
Listen25. PopeyeThe Pirates 2:14£0.89
Listen26. Spanish ArmadaThe Pirates 2:35£0.89
Listen27. Then I Got EverythingJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:02£0.89
Listen28. I'll Never Get Over YouJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:09£0.89


Disc 2:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Hungry For LoveJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:16£0.89
Listen  2. Ecstasy (1992 Digital Remaster)Johnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:32£0.89
Listen  3. Casting My SpellThe Pirates 2:24£0.89
Listen  4. My BabeThe Pirates 2:46£0.89
Listen  5. Doctor Feel GoodJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:11£0.89
Listen  6. Always And EverJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:56£0.89
Listen  7. A Little Bit Of SoapJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:27£0.89
Listen  8. Oh BoyJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 1:40£0.89
Listen  9. Send Me Some Lovin'Johnny Kidd & The Pirates 3:08£0.89
Listen10. Whole Lotta WomanJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 3:12£0.89
Listen11. Your Cheatin' HeartJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 3:19£0.89
Listen12. Right String But The Wrong Yo-YoJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:34£0.89
Listen13. Shop AroundJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 3:06£0.89
Listen14. I KnowJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:25£0.89
Listen15. Jealous GirlJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:38£0.89
Listen16. Where Are YouJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:22£0.89
Listen17. Don't Make The Same Mistake As I DidJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:28£0.89
Listen18. The Birds And The BeesJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:04£0.89
Listen19. Can't Turn You LooseJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:18£0.89
Listen20. Gotta Travel OnJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 3:01£0.89
Listen21. Shakin' All Over '65Johnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:24£0.89
Listen22. Bad Case Of LoveJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:02£0.89
Listen23. You Can Have HerJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:52£0.89
Listen24. This Golden RingJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:48£0.89
Listen25. It's Got To Be YouJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:26£0.89
Listen26. I Hate Getting Up In The MorningJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:06£0.89
Listen27. Send For That Girl (2002 Digital Remaster)Johnny Kidd & The Pirates 2:46£0.89
Listen28. The FoolJohnny Kidd & The Pirates 4:11£0.89


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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
The Missing Link 11 Feb 2009
Format:Audio CD
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.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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The Best Of Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
What a great double CD this item is!! I knew a bit about Johnny Kidd from when he was playing in the late 50s and early 60s, but i didn't realise how good he really was until i... Read more
Published 3 months ago by P. A. Roberts
Shivers down my backbone, claaannng, claaannng!!!!!
In "Please Don't Touch" and "Shakin' All Over", Johnny Kidd had two of the best ever British rock'n'roll records, arguably the latter was THE best. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dangerous Dave
Good but could have been better
Good but a little disappointing in that it had too many fillers. It would have been enhanced without these
Published 13 months ago by F. J. Greaves
still ROCKS
if you like rock and roll , you'll love this . all the old favourites plus some you probably havn't heard . 60s rock n roll at its best .. well worth the money .. can't go wrong .
Published 17 months ago by Keith Randall
Please Do Touch.
Comprehensive compilation (56 tracks over 2 cds) of this late 50s/early 60s British Rock'n'Roller. Kidd was a prolific recording artist during his tragically short career (he was... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Mungo
The Best British Rock'n'Roller
Some say early Billy Fury or early Cliff Richard were Britain's best and first Rock'n'Roll stars but I disagree. I do like Billy and Cliff. Read more
Published 21 months ago by D. Vincent
I was There!
I was a young aspiring singer (Lee Harmer and The Chaquitos) when Johnny Kidd and the Pirates were big on the Rock & Roll Scene. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2009 by Lee Harmer
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