British Invasion: 1963-1967 [Box set] [Original recording remastered]

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Two centuries after their upstart American colonies showed them the door, the British returned--first to rescue American pop music from the cuddly clutches of manufactured mannequins who'd squandered the promise of Elvis, and then to dominate it well into the '70s and '80s. The irony of this triple-disc, 54-track anthology is that the Beatles, who spearheaded the charge, are barely represented (except for a spate of successful Lennon-McCartney covers, including several the Fabs never recorded), and their shaggier, bluesier rivals the Stones are completely absent. That said, the remaining tracks do a fine job chronicling the Brits' savvy, loving assimilation (and revitalization) of virtually the entire spectrum of American pop music, from Tin Pan Alley and Dylanesque folk to swinging saloon singers and bracing proto-punk. It slightly shortchanges the blues-rock and psychedelia that would become the dominant forces of '70s rock, but generously offers some more obscure chart gems in their place. A solid digital remastering has also worked wonders on many of the tracks. --Jerry McCulley

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British Invasion: 1963-1967 [Box set] [Original recording remastered]

Average customer rating: Fun Old Favorites Everything you remember ... Great Collection for British Invasion Fans! Nice Overview Of The British Invasion A good essential collection for fans of Brit Rock

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Tracks:

1. Billy J. Kramer With The Dakotas - Bad To Me
2. Freddie & The Dreamers - I'm Telling You Now
3. Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
4. The Swinging Blue Jeans - Hippy Hippy Shake
5. The Merseybeats - I Think Of You
6. The Searchers - Needles And Pins
7. The Bachelors - Diane
8. Billy J. Kramer With The Dakotas - Little Children
9. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
10. Peter & Gordon - A World Without Love
11. Gerry & The Pacemakers - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
12. Dusty Springfield - Wishin' And Hopin'
13. The Beatles - Ain't She Sweet
14. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right
15. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
16. The Kinks - You Really Got Me
17. The Zombies - She's Not There
18. Chad & Jeremy - A Summer Song

Tracks:

1. Gerry & The Pacemakers - Ferry Cross The Mersey
2. Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Yeh Yeh
3. The Who - I Can't Explain
4. Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders - The Game Of Love
5. Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual
6. Donovan - Catch The Wind
7. The Fortunes - You've Got Your Troubles
8. The Silkie - You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
9. The Kinks - A Well Respected Man
10. The Who - My Generation
11. The Small Faces - Sha La La La Lee
12. The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
13. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
14. The Merseys - Sorrow
15. The Troggs - Wild Thing
16. The Hollies - Bus Stop
17. The Troggs - With A Girl Like You
18. Los Bravos - Black Is Black

Tracks:

1. Donovan - Sunshine Superman
2. Eric Burdon & The Animals - See See Rider
3. The Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin'
4. The Seekers - Georgy Girl
5. Wayne Fontana - Pamela Pamela
6. Cat Stevens - Matthew & Son
7. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me
8. The Tremeloes - Here Comes My Baby
9. The Spencer Davis Group - I'm A Man
10. The Yardbirds - Little Games
11. Traffic - Paper Sun
12. Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
13. Lulu - To Sir With Love
14. The Move - Flowers In The Rain
15. The Who - I Can See For Miles
16. The Troggs - Love Is All Around
17. Cat Stevens - The First Cut Is The Deepest
18. The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin

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Two centuries after their upstart American colonies showed them the door, the British returned--first to rescue American pop music from the cuddly clutches of manufactured mannequins who'd squandered the promise of Elvis, and then to dominate it well into the '70s and '80s. The irony of this triple-disc, 54-track anthology is that the Beatles, who spearheaded the charge, are barely represented (except for a spate of successful Lennon-McCartney covers, including several the Fabs never recorded), and their shaggier, bluesier rivals the Stones are completely absent. That said, the remaining tracks do a fine job chronicling the Brits' savvy, loving assimilation (and revitalization) of virtually the entire spectrum of American pop music, from Tin Pan Alley and Dylanesque folk to swinging saloon singers and bracing proto-punk. It slightly shortchanges the blues-rock and psychedelia that would become the dominant forces of '70s rock, but generously offers some more obscure chart gems in their place. A solid digital remastering has also worked wonders on many of the tracks. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Fun Old Favorites.......2007-07-23

The first disc was full of songs I could still sing along with and remember and enjoy, being a teen during that time. The second disc had songs that (with the exception of a couple), I don't believe were any kind of big hits during that time period. Didn't even know a couple. The collection was a good one though. I listen to it a lot, and it takes me back.

Everything you remember ..........2007-03-25

... and maybe a few things that you don't. Definitely inspires multiple listenings.

Great Collection for British Invasion Fans!.......2006-12-29

I have been a fan of British music (rock, pop etc.) since the 1960s, and I was blown away by this collection. Other then a few obscure numbers that even this former British rock groupie does not recall, the songs had me singing along from the first track.

The audio is of excellent quality, and the selection ranges from rock, ballads and even a few folk numbers. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of five is that I felt that it included a bit too many folk recordings, but that of course speaks more of my taste in music then what is included here.

Both my husband and myself were singing along to these songs while driving quite a ways to a family Christmas Eve dinner, and it made the trip fly by. Ditto for the drive home. I have to say that this wonderful set made the journey much more bearable and entertaining to boot.

British Invasion is guaranteed to take you back down memory lane, so be sure you are prepared for the journey. Memories of NYC, the Warwick Hotel and the Who came flooding back....sigh. Buy it and relive a time of great music, trend setting clothing and having fun in a more innocent and less depressing age.

Nice Overview Of The British Invasion.......2005-11-01

British Invasion: 1963-1967 presents some of the groups other than the Beatles, Stones and Dave Clark 5 who hit the charts back in the day.
Most of the tunes included were certified hits in the USA but there are a couple of obscure tunes and then there is the questionable inclusion of Englebert Humperdinck.
The accompanying booklet is a bit light on information about the bands.
Nevertheless, this is a great set - all the tunes are the original versions and the sound quality is fine.

A good essential collection for fans of Brit Rock.......2005-10-28

Although not having as many of my personal favourites as the original import version, which is now unavailable, I think this collection is the best one currently on the market. Having a good selection of songs, instrumental styles, and artists, it could be considered one collection essential to fans of the early British Rock Invasion. Not only have the editors included many classic standards but also some works lesser known to this country that deserve equal acclaim.
Overall, I'm glad to have it as part of my rock collection!

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The Pye Anthology 1963-1967 The Searchers Manufacturer: Castle Music UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hang on Sloopy: The Best of the McCoys The Arista Years Very Best of Herman's Hermits The Best Of Linda Ronstadt: The Capitol Years ASIN: B000ECXCBS Release Date: 2006-05-08

Tracks:

1. Sweets for My Sweet
2. It's All Been a Dream
3. Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya
4. Alright
5. Farmer John
6. Love Potion No. 9
7. Where Have All the Flowers Gone
8. Since You Broke My Heart
9. Sugar and Spice
10. Saints and Searches
11. Don't Cha Know
12. Listen to Me
13. Hungry for Love
14. All My Sorrows
15. Needles and Pins
16. Saturday Night Out
17. Don't Throw Your Love Away
18. I Pretend I'm with You
19. This Empty Place
20. I Count the Tears
21. Sho' Know a Lot About Love
22. Can't Help Forgiving You
23. Where Have You Been
24. Someday We're Gonna Love Again
25. No One Else Could Love Me
26. System
27. When You Walk in the Room
28. (I'll Be) Missing You
29. What Have They Done to the Rain
30. This Feeling Inside
31. Goodbye My Love
32. Til I Met You

Tracks:

1. Everybody Come Clap Your Hands
2. If I Could Find Someone
3. Magic Potion
4. I Don't Want to Go on Without You
5. Till You Say You'll Be Mine
6. Goodnight Baby
7. Bumble Bee
8. He's Got No Love
9. So Far Away
10. When I Get Home
11. I'm Never Coming Back
12. Take Me for What I'm Worth
13. Too Many Miles
14. Don't You Know Why
15. Each Time
16. Be My Baby
17. Does She Really Care for Me
18. I'm Your Loving Man
19. Take It or Leave It
20. Don't Hide It Away
21. Have You Ever Loved Somebody
22. It's Just the Way (Love Will Come and Go)
23. Popcorn, Double Feature
24. Lovers
25. Western Union
26. I'll Cry Tomorrow
27. Second Hand Dealer
28. Crazy Dreams

Album Description

2 CD anthology of greatest hits by the Searchers' is comprised of 60 total tracks including 'It's All Been A Dream', 'Love Potion No. 9', 'Listen To Me', 'This Empty Place', 'Til I Met You' and so many more. Castle Music. 2006.

Album Details

2006 Reissue of the Extensive Double Anthology of Recordings by the 60's Group that was Previously Issued on the See for Miles Label.

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Best Hits Collection: 1963-1967 Searchers Manufacturer: Jvc Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000566GI Release Date: 2003-09-15

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