The James Gang - The Best of the James Gang [Repertoire]

Title: The Best of the James Gang [Repertoire] Artist: The James Gang Release Date: 9/30/1998 Re-Released On: 9/15/1998 Label: Repertoire Records Duration: 148:52 Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 4009910467121 Genre: Rock Styles: Rock & Roll, Hard Rock, Album Rock Moods: Freewheeling, Gritty, Earthy, Raucous, Boisterous, Confident, Gutsy, Nocturnal, Rousing, Street-Smart, Swaggering, Bittersweet, Energetic, Party/Celebratory, Passionate, Playful, Rebellious, Rowdy Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 4 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 2

1. Take a Look Around
2. Funk #48
3. Bluebird
4. Lost Woman
5. I Don't Have the Time
6. Fred
7. Funk #49
8. Asshtonpark
9. Woman
10. The Bomber: Closet Queen/Cast Your Fate to the Wind
11. Walk Away
12. Yadig?
13. Things I Could Be
14. Midnight Man
15. Madness
16. Looking for My Lady
17. I'll Tell You Why
18. Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

1. One Way Street
2. Had Enough
3. Up to Yourself
4. Standing in the Rain
5. The Devil Is Singing Our Song
6. Must Be Love
7. Got No Time for Trouble
8. Ride the Wind
9. Cruisin' Down the Highway
10. Do It (The Way You Do It)
11. Wildfire
12. Summer Breezes
13. Merry-Go-Round
14. Watch It
15. Driftin' Dreamer
16. Shoulda' Seen Your Face
17. Heartbreak Hotel
18. Red Satin Lover
19. I Need Love
20. Feelin' Alright
21. Hollywood Dreams
22. Pick up the Pizzas

Year Type Label Catalog # 1998 CD Repertoire Records 4671

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The Best of the James Gang [Repertoire] is the way a career overview should be -- two discs jammed to the limit with the group's hits and strong album cuts. Joe Walsh and company put the "power" in "power trio" as they supplied a smattering of releases from 1969-1971 that were custom-made to be cranked on eight-track while cruising in a Camaro. Walsh's woefully underrated talent for penning some of rock's all-time greatest riffs is evident throughout, especially on the group's two best known tracks, "Walk Away" and "Funk #49," while quite a few lesser-known tracks ("I Don't Have the Time," "Woman") rock just as hard. Additionally, Walsh's chicken-pickin' guitar playing in "Asshtonpark" sounds like a dry run for his later work as part of the Eagles, while the group's melodic and softer side is showcased on tracks like "Take a Look Around." And unlike most other James Gang compilations, this set goes beyond the Joe Walsh years, as tracks from both the Domenic Troiano and Tommy Bolin eras are touched upon. The Bolin-era tracks will undoubtedly prove to be the set's big surprise to fans familiar with just the Walsh Gang, especially on such exceptional tracks as "The Devil Is Singing Our Song," "Standing in the Rain," and "Summer Breezes," all of which would be classic rock radio staples in a perfect world. For a thorough look at the James Gang, The Best of the James Gang [Repertoire] is highly recommended. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bob Webb Vocals, Guitar Bubba Keith Guitar, Vocals Chris Welch Liner Notes Dale Peters Vocals, Bass, Vocals (Background), Percussion Domenic Troiano Vocals (Background), Guitar Jim Fox Vocals (Background), Drums, Vibraphone, Organ, Vocals Joe Walsh Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals Phil Giallomardo Vocals, Keyboards Richard Shack Guitar, Vocals Roy Kenner Vocals, Percussion, Harmonica Tom Kriss Bass Tommy Bolin Guitar, Vocals