MUD - The Singles '67-'78 (Glam Rock 2 CD)

MUD - The Singles '67-'78 (Glam Rock 2 CD) CD (1997) To Mp3 320 mbit/s Included: CD Covers and this Info MUD - The Singles 1967-1978 Review by Donald A. Guarisco allmusic.com Although countless Mud compilations have been released over the years, none of them managed to cover every phase of the group's career. This was remedied in 1997 with the release of The Singles '67-'78. This overwhelmingly generous collection spans two discs and includes the A- and B-sides of each single the group released. Of course, the most impressive tracks are the hits from the group's stint at RAK Records: the combination of pop hooks and guitar firepower utilized for stomping glam classics like "Tiger Feet" and "Dynamite" still sound fresh and exciting today. However, this set also unearths some surprisingly good tracks from the group's oft-overlooked periods at Private Stock and RCA Records: "L'L'Lucy" is a full-throttle rock tune built on a smile-inducing vocal stutter hook and the languid yet catchy "Slow Talking Boy" is unlike anything else in the Mud catalog. Unfortunately, this generous array of material means the listener has to sit through more than one dud along the way, like the pleasant but inconsequential covers of "Lean on Me" and "Drift Away." Even hardcore Mud fans may be tempted to scan through filler tracks like these. That said, The Singles '67-'78 remains the definitive way for any glam fan to explore the full history of this underrated group and it further enhances its value with a nice set of liner notes that include track-by-track commentary from lead vocalist Les Gray. Casual listeners will probably be better off with a single-disc compilation, but The Singles '67-'78 is the collection of choice for Mud enthusiasts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud_(band) Mud were an English glam rock band, formed in 1968, best remembered for their single "Tiger Feet" which was the UK's best-selling single of 1974. After joining RAK and teaming up with writers / producers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, this good-time British band had a noteworthy run of hits, including three number ones. History Mud first appeared on the Basil Brush show on BBC TV, and toured as support for Jack Jones. After years of unsuccessful singles, they were signed to Mickie Most's RAK label, and immediately had a Top 20 success with "Crazy". At the peak of their career they also enjoyed British number one singles with "Tiger Feet"; and "Lonely This Christmas" (1974), an affectionate Elvis Presley pastiche; plus "Oh Boy" (1975), a virtual a cappella cover of the Buddy Holly hit. "Tiger Feet" sold over 500,000 copies in the UK alone, and amassed a million sales globally. Like contemporaries Sweet, their most successful period came when their records were written and produced by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, and in 1975 they had no fewer than seven singles on the UK Top 40. "Oh Boy" was the only number one single produced by Chinn and Chapman that they did not also write. "Lonely This Christmas" has become something of an annual fixture on British radio and television, (along with Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and John Lennon's "Happy Xmas"). Mud also released another single under a different name - after "The Cat Crept In" they released a track from their album Mud Rock, a cover of "In the Mood". This was released under the name of Dum (Mud spelt backwards), but failed to chart. Their last single was "Rico" released in 1980. The last performance by the four original members was on 3 March 1990 at Dave Mount's wedding, a video recording of which was made by Mount. Gray later toured as Les Gray's Mud in various line-ups, initially with members of the Bristol based Cherie Beck Band, later with Tim Fish (guitar), Mark Hatwood (Drums) and Kevin Fairburn (Bass), and ultimately with John Berry (bass), Syd Twynham (guitar) and Phil Wilson (drums). Twyham and Wilson still tour the 1970s circuit with Chris Savage (keyboards) and Marc Michalski (bass) as 'Mud II'. Ray Stiles joined the Hollies; whilst Davis went on to co-write several highly successful dance hits for artists such as Kylie Minogue and Spiller featuring Sophie Ellis Bextor. Drummer Dave Mount went into the insurance business. Les Gray died on 21 February 2004 in Portugal, of a heart attack, as a result of throat cancer. Lineup: Lead guitarist Rob Davis (born Robert Davis, 1 October 1947, Carshalton, Surrey) Lead vocalist Les Gray (born Thomas Leslie Gray, 9 April 1946, Carshalton, Surrey. He died of a heart attack on 21 February 2004, Lagos, Portugal) Drummer Dave Mount (born David George Mount, 3 March 1947, Carshalton. He died on 2 December 2006, at St Helier's Hospital, Carshalton) Bass guitarist Ray Stiles (born Raymond John Stiles, 20 November 1946, Guildford, Surrey) CD 1 01. Tiger Feet 02. The Cat Crept In 03. Dynamite 04. Rocket 05. L’L’Lucy 06. Nite On The Tiles 07. Moonshine Sally 08. Hypnosis 09. Crazy 10. The Secrets That You Keep 11. Oh Boy 12. One Night 13. Hula Love 14. Living Doll 15. Let’s Have A Party 16. In The Mood 17. Show Me You’re A Woman 18. Shake It Down 19. Lean On Me 20. Beating Round The Bush 21. Slow Talking Boy 22. Lonely This Christmas CD 2 01. Just Try (A Little Tenderness) 02. Cut Across Shorty 03. Drift Away 04. (Medley) Dynamite/Cat Crept In/Tiger Feet 05. Do You Love Me 06. Do It All Over Again 07. Watching The Clock 08. Bye Bye Johnny 09. Shake Rattle And Roll/See You Later Alligator 10. Blue Moon 11. The Ladies 12. I Can’t Stand It 13. Still Watching The Clock 14. Last Tango In London 15. Mr Bagatelle 16. Morning 17. I Love How You Love Me 18. Flower Power 19. You’re My Mother 20. Up The Airy Mountain 21. The Latter Days 22. Shangri-La 23. House On The Hill 24. Jumping Jehosaphat 25. Won’t Let It Go

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 Iron_Horse (2009-05-15)

All comments are wellcome!

pow.r.pop (2009-05-15)

love this band......thanks

sleeplessness (2009-05-26)

As always, thank you!!

bobbbz (2009-12-08)

Thanks man !!
This band were such a huge part of my teenage years. Good clean fun as they say !!

killroy1908 (2010-12-24)

thanks

fiddlechick (2011-04-03)

Nice work on both the rips and the covers. Thanks so much