Release Date: 20 February 2012
SALVO
Lauded for a lengthy series of classy albums as well their consistent live prowess, Scotland’s finest have also enjoyed major success as a singles act, most notably in Europe and the Americas. This collection draws together their finest 45s (and the odd CD single), fully demonstrating their facility with a wide range of styles. And it must be said that selecting two discs from three decades of releases was no easy task because Scotland’s premier rock group turned out a wealth of singles that hit the gold standard. Perhaps the secret of the Dunfermline band’s success was singer Dan McCafferty’s versatile voice, which ranged from a tender croon to a blues-soaked wail, hitting all points in between. Maybe it was Manny Charlton’s mastery of the guitar, which covered hard rock territory as easily it encompassed balladry - and don’t forget the deft rhythm section of bassist Pete Agnew and the late drummer Darrell Sweet, who gave the music so much groove. What we can be sure of is the fact that from their beginnings as a group finding its sonic feet, via the stadium years and on to their current status as veterans, Nazareth have always delighted the faithful with their singles.
Disc 1 Dear John Morning Dew If You See My Baby Broken Down Angel Bad, Bad Boy This Flight Tonight Shanghai’d In Shanghai Love Hurts Hair Of The Dog My White Bicycle Holy Roller Carry Out Feelings You’re The Violin I Don’t Want To Go On Without You Somebody To Roll Gone Dead Train Place In Your Heart May The Sunshine Whatever You Want Babe
Disc 2 Star Holiday Hearts Grown Cold (Live) Dressed To Kill Morning Dew (New Version) Love Leads To Madness Games Dream On Where Are You Now Ruby Tuesday Party Down Cinema Piece Of My Heart Winner On The Night Every Time It Rains Tell Me That You Love Me Move Me Love Hurts (Rock Orchestra Version)