Released 9/7/09
As the title explains thoroughly the content of this 2-Disc set spans almost the entire career of Rainbow and is a celebration of all that was great and then greater still with the Anglo-American Heavy Rock giant. From their first incarnation with vocalist Ronnie James Dio whose fantasy sword n? sorcery lyrics shaped the early image of the band and whose significant presence takes-up the entire first disc, through to the chart scaling heights enjoyed with the Graham Bonnet line-up and the likes of ?Since You Been Gone? and then finally ending with the smooth-throated delivery and U.S. AOR styling?s brought by Joe Lynn Turner, all the hits and more are crammed into this attractive package.With a nod also to Blackmore?s curious sense of humour and the addition of tracks such as, ?Snowman? (the title theme to the cartoon Xmas favourite) and a previously unreleased live rendition of ?Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? from 1980?s Monsters Of Rock Festival, this release stands-out significantly from previous would-be hits collections in both content and execution. With the addition of expert sleeve-notes from Jerry Bloom, editor of More Black Than Purple (the ultimate Ritchie Blackmore magazine) and the Ritchie Blackmore biography, Black Knight, and a 16 page booklet chronicling the career of Rainbow with a complete album discography and comprehensive personnel chart, Anthology 1975 ? 1984 is a must have addition for both the Rainbow collector or for those who might only now be discovering the rich treasure trove that is the musical legacy of Rainbow.
Disc 1: SIXTEENTH CENTURY GREENSLEEVES THE TEMPLE OF THE KING MAN ON THE SILVER MOUNTAIN STILL I'M SAD TAROT WOMAN A LIGHT IN THE BLACK STARGAZER CATCH THE RAINBOW INTRO: OVER THE RAINBOW / KILL THE KING GATES OF BABYLON LADY OF THE LAKE L.A. CONNECTION
Disc 2: Disk 2 EYES OF THE WORLD SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE LOST IN HOLLYWOOD WEISS HEIM WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW I SURRENDER VIELLEICHT DAS NACHSTER MAL JEALOUS LOVER STONE COLD DEATH ALLEY DRIVER EYES OF FIRE CAN'T LET YOU GO STREET OF DREAMS SNOWMAN STRANDED ALL NIGHT LONG