2024 the best of the spencer davis group review
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1996 retrospective on Island featuring 51 classics by the'60s English rock group on two CDs in a double slimlinejewelcase stored inside a slipcase with a 24 page full colorbooklet with a bio on the band & numerous photos. Subtitled'The Steve Winwood Years', it showcases their best trackswith him from 1964-1966, including previously unreleasedlive versions of 'Kansas City' & 'Oh! Pretty Woman'.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Language : English
Product Dimensions : 5.75 x 4.96 x 0.51 inches; 4.87 ounces
Manufacturer : Island Uk
Original Release Date : 1996
Date First Available : February 3, 2007
Label : Island Uk
ASIN : B00000740V
Number of discs : 2
Reviewer: Bluesmith
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome CD!
Review: The best of the best!
Reviewer: 6 String Guy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Soulful and bluesy
Review: The Spencer Davis Group - Eight Gigs A WeekExcellent 2 disc set from the Steve Winwood years. Everybody has heard the few tracks which get airplay on oldies stations and are frequently added to 60's compilations. This disc covers another 50 tracks which are not played frequently and what a delightful surprise. Somehow the SDG slipped through the cracks in my collection and I never went very deep into this group. I am very glad I dug in to this collection which features soul, R&B covers, instrumental burners, blues and a few rock oriented tracks. The versatility of the group surprised me and Winwood's vocals are very soulful for the young age he was during this time period. I hate to say it but I think this may be the best stuff he ever did. If you enjoy the mid 60's R&B flavored music and don't have a good SDG collection, this is highly recommended!
Reviewer: My Two Cents
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Essential British Blues-Inflected Rock
Review: The Spencer Davis group was among the finest groups in the 1960s, featuring the soulful vocals of Steve Winwood, backed by a strong band, all of whom played well, and supported him with effective background vocals. The group is best known for "Gimme Some Lovin'" and for many people, that may be the only track they have ever heard from the band. The version on this album is NOT the version you know, which was created by the record company with backing vocals from Traffic, the band Winwood formed after leaving Spencer Davis. The standout track is their first hit, recorded when Winwood was a mere 17 years old, "Keep on Running" with its fuzztone lead guitar, an insistent, driving rhythm, and the soaring vocals provided by Winwood. The other top tracks include "I'm a Man," "Back into My Life Again," "Somebody Help Me," and "Strong Love." Winwood's version of "Georgia on My Mind" sound eerily like that of Ray Charles. There are many, many good tracks on this album, which is a complete collection of all the songs from the band when Winwood was lead singer. According to the liner notes, the band chose the name Spencer Davis because he was the only one who enjoyed doing interviews. As a complete collection, there are definitely some weak tracks, but they are outnumbered by all the good ones. This collection may be too comprehensive for a casual fan, or someone new to the group, who might best be served by a single CD of the greatest hits. Then again this compilation costs only a bit more than one of those single CDs and might be worth getting, just in case you get hooked on their music, which is likely to happen.
Reviewer: Down Home Hip to the Jive
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazon's Choice Is Spot On
Review: This Spencer Davis double cd with its sights on Steve Winwood is an unadulterated legacy of the band's formidable prowess from 1964 to 1966. They leave no stone unturned as they deftly mined and covered the rhythm and blues songs of their time. In addition, the group penned their own songs which are also included among these fifty-one tracks. Winwood's gritty, visceral vocals and the band's distinctive driving sound are emblematic of the soulful genre that throaty American artists were playing and recording in the clubs, studios and venues in the USA. "Play that funky music" is an apt declaration of homage for the music this celebratory British band brought into being during the musically great decade of the sixties. The songs on "Eight Gigs A Week . . ." are a tribute to these talented musicians who certainly left their unique blues based, earthy mark on the songs they performed to perfection.
Reviewer: Alex Martel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing value.
Review: Despite about 2 or 3 songs I don't particularly care for, the incarnation of the Spencer Davis Group with Steve Winwood was simply amazing. And with 51 songs on these 2 discs, it's more than worth the ridiculously low price some very good sellers are giving it away for. Wether they performed covers or original songs, their performances were always top notch soulful blues. Little Stevie's voice was and still is incredible, and many songs will make you wonder if it was really possible that a white teenager could sing with such a mature voice. Spencer Davis has a very good blues voice too, but in about half of the songs he leads, he sounds somewhat unenthusiastic. Still, the musical, historical and monetary value of this release should make it a must buy for any fans of the group, or blues in general.Even the very few average songs at best can't bring down the perfect 5 stars rating.
Reviewer: Alex
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Original version of songs by original Artist, also some excellent covers of others songs.
Review: I searched stores for a while, to no avail, found 1 recently with wrong versions, I was thrilled to find this copy, I'm Happy as Hell.
Reviewer: suzy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent collection of 50 songs from Spencer Davis Group with Steve Winwood.
Review: Excellent collection from Steve Winwood in the Spencer Davis Group. Total of 50 songs and great sound quality taking in mind it was from the early 1960s. If you are a big Steve Winwood fan, you will enjoy this 2 CD set. It was worth the $9.97.
Reviewer: Robert Elwin Martin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Good Set for Fans
Review: This is an excellent set on 2 CDs. It seems hard to find their material. This has the hits & focuses on Winwood years. I try to get any Spencer Davis since it dries up quickly. Has a nice little booklet, jewel case. Over 50 songs. Don't hesitate on this gem-Thank You for reading this review, please read others
Reviewer: ebomeister
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: In 1963, Davis went to the Golden Eagle in Birmingham to see the Muff Wood Jazz band, a traditional jazz band featuring Muff Winwood and his younger brother, Steve Winwood. Davis persuaded them to join him and drummer Pete York as the Rhythm and Blues Quartet. Davis performed on guitar, vocals and harmonica, Steve Winwood on guitar, organ and vocals, Muff Winwood on bass and Pete York on drums.[8] Reportedly, they adopted the name the Spencer Davis Group because Davis was the only band member who agreed to press interviews, allowing the other band members to sleep longer. They had hits in 65/66/ and 67 mostly all with Steve Winwood on lead vocals. They continued for 2 yrs after Winwood left to form the band "Traffic". This 2 CD collection is probably the best package you'll get to really sample their sound (not just the Hits), which was great rockin english R&B /Blues / Soul .
Reviewer: thomas2202
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Blacklab
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Fratosco
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Se leggi questa recensione vuol dire che sai chi e' Steve Winwood. Voce incredibile per il rock, soul e r. & blues. Interpretazioni con voce, cuore e mestiere che sono un punto di riferimento. Quando lo ascoltai in fine anni 60 non potevo credere che fosse un bianco ancorche' minorenne. In due cd trovate una ampia raccolta degli anni d' oro del gruppo (anni 60) con tutti i brani famosi piu' (pochi) altri mai arrivati in italia. Molto prima dell'esperienza Traffic. Le registrazioni sono ottime e molti in stereo. Gli estimatori avranno certamente i vinil in mono (come me). E' offerto un bel libretto con la storia del gruppo e tante foto.Non e' un fatto nostalgico, e' eccellente musica creata da un giovane gruppo di straordinario talento. Ancora oggi piu' che emozionante. Voglio suggerire un brano poco noto in Italia, ma che negli USA e' stato eseguiti da vari eccelsi autori: let me down easy. La versione di Spencer Davis e Winwood e' sublime.Il prezzo ridottissimo rispetto alla qualita' fa cadere ogni rinuncia ad acquistaro.
Reviewer: jj the boss blues
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Réunir dans un double album , l ' essentiel de la carrière du spencer davis , quelle superbe idée !Nous rappeler que ce groupe prolifique , pourtant trés sage , a enregistré quelques morceaux de pop music , de blues , de rock , de rythm ' n blues les plus intenses des sixties que beaucoup de groupes ont de nouveau gravés , avec des arrangements et des sons différents ( keep on running , I ' a man , dimples , gimme some lovin ) est MAGIQUE .Quel BEL HOMMAGE rendu aux bluesmans ( bo didley , john lee et surtout au grand ray ) , que de reprendre leurs morceaux les plus connus sans les dénaturer et conserver l ' esprit intégral de leur compositions .Dans ces deux albums , vous retrouvez toute l ' inventivité et l ' originalité d ' un groupe majeur du british blues , qui possédait , en son sein un petit génie des claviers et de la guitare , au talent de compositeur naturel .D ' aiileurs peu de temps aprés , il rencontrait un dieu de la six cordes , aux memes influences , pour démarrer une nouvelle saga , aussi riche pour graver des moments musicals inoubliables .