The Best of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke [Import, Original recording remastered]

Gardner Ashton & Dyke, Tony Ashton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 22, 1999)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Repertoire
• ASIN: B00000JAUK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,543 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Import compilation for the British blues-rock trio includes their hit, 'Resurrection Shuffle' & featuring George Harrison & Eric Clapton. 20 tracks. Repertoire. 1999.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN OBSCURE LITTLE GEM, January 29, 2001

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Patrick Earley (Edmond, Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke (Audio CD)

I have to admit I bought this CD just for the song "Resurrection Shuffle", which was a favorite of mine for a brief time in highschool. But as we say in Oklahoma, this is one heck of an album, and some mighty fine listenin'. To my surprise, the rest of this CD really doesn't sound like Resurrection Shuffle, which was their only song to my knowledge that ever charted in the U.S.The rest of this album is filled with some tasty rock, and a little jazzy R&B. I think fans of Traffic or Procol Harum would like this band. Standout songs on here include the very Traffic sounding "I'm Your Spiritual Breadman", "Maiden Voyage", which Gary Brooker from Procol Harum would feel right at home with, singing. And their reworking of the Bee Gees song "New York Mining Disaster 1941" is one of the most beautifully arranged songs I've ever heard. Really nice stuff. I also liked "Ballad of the Remo Four" which has a little bit of that early west coast sound to it. And of course the always enjoyable "Resurrection Shuffle", an upbeat, feel good song that never gets old. The music on here was done between 1969-73, but it still feels very fresh and holds up well over time. Guest musicians who played throughout this album were George Harrison and Eric Clapton. This band was obviously a well respected band over in England, it's too bad their music didn't make it to the states. But you can get an idea how good this band was, with this nice little Best Of compilation that comes at a good price for an import, and worh every penny. Highly recommended.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes a hunch pays off..., January 29, 2001

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David Kinney (San Francisco, Ca. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke (Audio CD)

Once upon a time when I was young and daring I would occasionally buy an album if I thought the cover was cool. Thus did I end up owning "What A Bloody Long Day It's Been" by Ashton,Gardner and Dyke. All I knew about them at the time (1971)was that they toured with Blind Faith and that the previous years single "Ressurection Shuffle" was a great song and a surprise regional hit in Oklahoma City. Well, the lp was only half good, but the good half was terrific. This "Best Of" weeds out the weaker tunes from their two seventies albums and includes plenty of alternate takes, unreleased tracks, and a live cut or two, making it a great buy. Tony Ashton has a gruff soulful voice not unlike Procol Harum's Gary Brooker, and the rest of the band (despite their name they are not a trio)lay down a funky, syncopated sound like..well..an english Little Feat I guess. They do swing. Best in show; "Ballad Of The Remo Four", Tony Ashton's heartfelt tribute to all the early sixties Hamburg bands. It features Tijuana brass behind Van Morrison Belfast soul styling if you can imagine such a mixture. Trust me it's great.There's not a clinker on the record, but it"s docked one star for graphics, and as I pointed out at the top of this review, graphics can make all the difference. Enjoy. Since the date of my original review appeared, I'm sorry to have to report that Tony Ashton died of cancer in June of 2001. He left a wealth of heartfelt music behind him, and he will be missed.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another biased review, March 27, 2002

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John W Manley (Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke (Audio CD)

I bought this on the premise of knowing two thirds of the group (they were with a group called 'The Remo Four' previously) I can't implore you urgently enough - You need this record!!!! Fantastic playing all round and some great songs.