Various Artists - NOW - Yearbook Extra 1974 [3CD]

NOW

£12.24

Format: 3 x CD
Catalogue No.: CDYBENOW74
Barcode: 0196588903021
Release Date: 31 May 2024
Genre: Pop

NOW Music proudly presents 64 more essential singles from the incredible year in Pop that was 1974.
CD1 sets the tone with electrifying Rock and Glam hits, opening with Queen's timeless anthem "Seven Seas Of Rhye" and Elton John's powerful "The Bitch Is Back." The album keeps the energy high with tracks from Suzi Quatro, Mud, Slade, and Mott The Hoople. Alice Cooper's "Teenage Lament '74" and Status Quo's "Break The Rules" add a touch of Rock 'N' Roll edge, while huge Pop hits from David Essex, Alvin Stardust, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, and Bay City Rollers lead toward hit cover versions from Gary Shearston and Bryan Ferry to round off the first CD.
CD2 is a soulful journey through the smooth sounds of the year. The Love Unlimited Orchestra's sensual "Love's Theme" sets the mood, followed by a mix of deep grooves from MFSB, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, and The Tymes. Duets from Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye and Dionne Warwick & The Spinners offer great collaborations. Dance-floor hits from KC & The Sunshine Band, Commodores, and Roberta Flack keep the groove alive, and re-released hits from R. Dean Taylor and Robert Knight are celebrated, while Barry White's passionate "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" seals the disc with his rich vocals.
CD3 closes out the collection with an eclectic mix of styles, from Elton John's interpretation of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds", Sparks with ‘’Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth’’ to the infectious Pop of Blue Swede's "Hooked On A Feeling" and The Wombles' playful "Remember You're A Womble”. Hits from Leo Sayer, Scaffold and Lobo are joined by Easy-listening Pop from Neil Sedaka, The New Seekers and Prelude’s hit cover of ‘’After The Goldrush’’. Timeless tracks from Diana Ross, Elvis Presley, and Andy Williams bring an air of nostalgia, before the collection concludes with uplifting tunes from Olivia Newton-John with her 1974 Eurovision contender, Sylvia Vrethammar’s Summer holiday anthem, and ‘’Galloping Home’’ (literally) with the theme to one of the year’s most popular TV programmes ‘The Adventures Of Black Beauty’.
An essential addition to any music lover's collection, capturing the spirit of an unforgettable year in music.
NOW - Yearbook Extra 1974 – a further celebration of the diversity and magic of the year in Pop.

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Tracklist

CD1
1. Queen - Seven Seas Of Rhye
2. Elton John - The Bitch Is Back
3. Suzi Quatro - The Wild One
4. Mud - Rocket
5. Slade - The Bangin’ Man 
6. Mott The Hoople - The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll
7. Roy Wood - Forever
8. Alice Cooper - Teenage Lament '74
9. Jim Stafford - Spiders & Snakes 
10. Faces - You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything
11. Status Quo - Break The Rules 
12. Cozy Powell - Na Na Na
13. Mungo Jerry - Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black
14. Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
15. T.Rex - Light of Love 
16. David Essex – America
17. Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel – Judy Teen
18. Alvin Stardust - Red Dress
19. The Rubettes - Tonight 
20. Bay City Rollers - All of Me Loves All of You
21. Gary Shearston - I Get A Kick Out Of You 
22. Bryan Ferry - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

CD2
1. The Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme 
2. MFSB feat. The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)
3. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back)
4. The Tymes - You Little Trustmaker
5. Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye - Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) 
6. Dionne Warwick & The Spinners - Then Came You
7. The Drifters - Down on the Beach Tonight
8. The Stylistics - Rockin' Roll Baby 
9. The Kiki Dee Band - I’ve Got The Music In Me
10. KC & The Sunshine Band - Queen of Clubs
11. Commodores - Machine Gun
12. R. Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House
13. Robert Knight - Everlasting Love  
14. The Pearls - Guilty
15. The Three Degrees - Year Of Decision
16. The Intruders - I'll Always Love My Mama (Part I)
17. Maria Muldaur - Midnight at the Oasis 
18. William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got (Part I) 
19. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
20. Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

CD3
1. Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
2. Sparks - Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth 
3. Blue Swede & Björn Skifs - Hooked On A Feeling 
4. The Wombles - Remember You're A Womble
5. Bay City Rollers - Remember (Sha La La La)
6. Leo Sayer - One Man Band
7. The Scaffold – Liverpool Lou
8. The New Seekers - I Get A Little Sentimental Over You 
9. Neil Sedaka - Laughter in the Rain
10. Prelude - After The Goldrush
11. Clifford T. Ward - Scullery 
12. Terry Jacks - If You Go Away
13. Lobo - I'd Love You to Want Me
14. The Stylistics - Let's Put It All Together 
15. Diana Ross - All Of My Life 
16. Charlie Rich - Behind Closed Doors
17. Elvis Presley - My Boy
18. Andy Williams – Solitaire
19. Peters & Lee - Don't Stay Away Too Long 
20. Olivia Newton-John - Long Live Love 
21. Sylvia Vrethammar - Y viva Espana 
22. London String Chorale - Galloping Home