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  • Audio CD (1 Aug 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B0009WXGDW
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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The Very Best of Lindisfarne gathers together an excellent cross section of tracks from the three years (1970-1972) of Lindisfarne's first phase, considered to be the band's most attractive and adventurous period. This collection presents 18 tracks of the group's finer moments from "Nicely Out of Tune", "Fog on the Tyne", and "Dingly Dell", plus two previously unreleased recordings tacked on at the end. Opening with the band's two biggest hits ("Meet Me on the Corner" and "Lady Eleanor"), The Very Best of Lindisfarne immediately showcases how diverse the group was with psychedelic folk and British Invasion-tinged pop, with clever orchestration and the rawer elements of soft rock creeping to the surface. The Very Best of Lindisfarne is a fantastic set for those curious about what the band was all about. --Gregory McIntosh, All Music Guide

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seventies folk-rock from Newcastle, 13 Aug 2005
By Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews
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Formed in 1967 and originally named the Downtown Faction (a name that didn't last very long), Lindisfarne built their reputation at colleges and festivals before recording their first album. Alan Hull (guitar, vocals), Rod Clements (bass, violin), Ray Jackson (mandolin), Simon Cowe (guitar) and Ray Laidlaw (drums) were the members of the group, which took its name from an island off the Northumbrian coast.

Good-time folk-rock music was their trademark. The original group recorded three albums for Chrysalis. Their first album (Nicely out of tune) is considered by many to be their finest work although their second (Fog on the Tyne) established their popularity, going to number one on the UK album charts. Their third album (Dingly Dell) has some good moments but is weaker than the earlier albums. That album and a subsequent unsuccessful American tour created tensions that caused the group to split. Three members left to form their own group (Jack the Lad) while the remaining two members retained the name Lindisfarne and recruited replacements although this group disband after one album (Happy daze). In 1978, the five original members re-united and recorded an album (Back and Fourth) on a different label. .Although it was an encouraging comeback, it was their last great album.

Their run of hit singles began with two UK top five hits (Meet me on the corner, Lady Eleanor) and a minor UK hit (All fall down) in 1972, but they didn't return to the charts until their 1978 comeback, at which point Run for home made the UK top ten, also becoming their only American top forty hit, and Juke box gypsy became a minor UK hit. They have returned to the UK charts just once since then, having their biggest hit (number two) when they backed Gazza (a Newcastle-born footballer) on a new version of Fog on the Tyne. This recording is not featured in this compilation but the original version of the song (curiously, never released as a single) is included.

This compilation contains a selection of their best music including all their seventies hits together with their best album tracks. If you enjoy folk-rock music of the sixties and seventies, the music of Lindisfarne will surely appeal to you.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tuneful folk-rock, 14 Mar 2008
By Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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In the early 1970s Lindisfarne was one of the biggest bands in the UK. They were an albums band and only had about 3 top ten hits with Lady Eleanor, Meet Me On The Corner and Run For Home, the last one much later in 1978. The style is an appealing blend of melodious folk rock with the emphasis on harmony, not unlike the folk legends Fairport Convention. There is also a distinct English flavor in the lyrics and delivery. Meet Me On The Corner, the huge hit, is a somewhat melancholy and very tuneful song with prominent harmonica and poetic lyrics. My other top favorites here are Fog On The Tyne, another catchy number and the title track to their most popular album, and Run For Home which is more in the rock mould. Lindisfarne showed much promise and although their legacy is limited, this album is a good showcase of their memorable songs and unique style. Those who like Fairport, the early Richard Thompson and the psychedelic folk-pop of Donovan or the early Status Quo will find much here to enjoy.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Lindisfarne - Best of, 21 May 2009
By G. A. Spaul "GAS" (Essex England) - See all my reviews
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The DVD was new and in very good condition.

The content was fair to good - for enthusiasts of this type of music (of which I am one).
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