The Yardbirds - The Best Of The Yardbirds

The sound of The Yardbirds

Blues, rock and psychedelia paved the way for heavy rock

The Yardbirds blend of blues, rock and pyschedelia paved the way for heavy rock. The definitive introduction to one of the U.K.'s most successful and influential groups of the 1960s. This comprehensive band overview draws on the hugley important Giorgio Gomelsky recordings that defined the sound of The Yardbirds during their pivotal period 1963 through 1966. The distinctive and groundbreaking blues style of Eric Clapton features on half these tracks, whilst Jeff Beck and his pioneering brand of swaggering, ear-bending, psychedelic rock takes lead guitar duties on the rest.

The compilation features the group's hits from the era, including the top 10 singles "Shapes Of Things," "For Your Love," "Still I'm Sad" and "Heart Full Of Soul," as well as "Stroll On" from the soundtrack to the cult 1960s film Blow-Up scored by Herbie Hancock. Part of a new and lavish "Best of" series highlighting the key artists in the Charly Records catalog.

 

1. For Your Love

2. Evil Hearted You

3. Shapes of Things

4. Heart Full of Soul

5. Still I'm Sad

6. I'm a Man

7. Stroll On (From the Motion Picture "Blow Up")

8. The Train Kept A-Rollin'

9. You're a Better Man Than I

10. I Ain't Done Wrong

11. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

12. I Wish You Would

13. I Ain't Got You

14. I'm Not Talking

Customer Reviews (4.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

Old World Charm posted on 04/21/2024 4 Stars Reviewer: Robert Hildebrandt I thought this pressing would be pretty dull and flat because they mostly come from under produced singes from the mid 60's. However the memories of such wonderful tracks from my youth made me buy the package despite my reservations. I need not have worried. The blue vinyl was flat and quiet and the dynamics were quite surprising with instruments being discernable across the sonic stage. Both Beck and very early Clapton sound stunning. So pleased that I purchased this cracker!!

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