Best of [Original recording remastered, Import]

Steeleye Span | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 21, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Import
• Label: EMI Gold Imports
• ASIN: B00006DICT
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,693 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #20 in Music > Imports > Folk
  • #27 in Music > Folk > British & Celtic Folk > British Folk

Track Listings

1. Gaudete

2. Saucy Sailor

3. Jigs

4. Royal Forester

5. Dark Eyed Sailor

6. Alison Gross

7. One Misty Moisty Morning

8. Bold Poachers

9. Thomas The Rhymer

10. To Know Him Is To Love Him

11. Drink Down The Moon

12. Now We Are Six

13. New York Girls

14. Little Sir Hugh

15. Black Jack Davy

16. Hard Times Of Old England

17. Cadwith Anthem

18. Dance With Me

19. All Around My Hat

Editorial Reviews

2002 release is the definitive collection of the highly popular folk rock act's most prolific period, chronologically showcasing the five albums they recorded for Chrysalis from 1972-75 ('Below The Salt', 'Parcel Of Rogues', 'Now We Are Six', 'All Around My Hat' & 'Commoner's Crown'). Guest appearances include David Bowie playing sax on 'To Know Him Is To Love Him' & Peter Sellers who's featured on 'New York Girls'. Tracks from the best selling, 'All Around My Hat' are extensively featured. 19 tracks & over 70 minutes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This compilation had an eye for providing great value!, April 12, 2005

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t'amant (WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of (Audio CD)

Although I'm not extremely well-versed in the details of the Steeleye Span catalogue, I find this to be a great 78 minute focused representation of much of their best. If you are not sure if this is your thing, give it a try (offered here for under $10)...you will find this to be some great music I predict (my hippie mother played much of this stuff when I was a kid in the 60's and 70's - it's a different take on that great psychedelic era). Anyone who is or has been into Fairport Convention, Pentangle, Jethro Tull, Celtic or bluegrass music or any of the female singer-songwriter genre artists will probably enjoy this. It often rocks, but also explores beautiful harmonies and melodies. The musicianship is excellent and much originality is shown throughout. The songs really get stuck in your head and many have excellent storylines. It has a couple of early songs and borrows heavily from "Below the Salt", "Parcel of Rogues", "Now we are six" and "All Around My Hat" giving a generous sampling to consider future purchases. It's a grower - Great buy, I love it!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic intro to this merry band of minstrels, February 20, 2011

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The Guy on the Couch - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Steeleye Span - The Very Best Of (MP3 Download)

Steeleye Span is a wonderful group and this 'best of' compilation is a great starter. I'd purchase 'Below The Salt' for an album that's a complete joy to hear.

5.0 out of 5 stars Music that makes you want to dance and sing, December 27, 2011

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Erica Steinberger "Celtic Thunder Fan" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of (Audio CD)

I was thrilled to see that The Best of Steeleye Span was available. When I bought my first copy earlier this year I shared it with a friend. She liked it so much that I gave it to her and bought another copy for myself. For anyone who likes Steeleye Span, this is a must have CD!