Greatest & Latest

Rick Derringer | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 20, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Master Classics
• ASIN: B0001XAPBA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,326 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

An exciting career retrospective of one of rock s most gifted veterans, Rick Derringer!

Features brand new re-recorded versions of several Derringer classics including Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo, Hang On Sloopy, Teenage Love Affair, Still Alive And Well and many more!

Derringer has made major contributions to rock music as both a writer and producer for the legendary Winter brothers as well as several guest appearances with Alice Cooper, Steely Dan, Barbara Streisand, Kiss and others!

This is an essential buy for every Derringer fan and classic rock junky!

Rick Derringer is a rarity in today s one-hit, one-trick wonder pony music world. With a career that spans over three decades, Derringer has accomplished more as a musician, songwriter, producer and performer than most of modern music s manufactured pop stars and even many of Derringer s peers of the 60s and 70s. His world renowned musical talents gave us two classic rock singles, Hang On Sloopy and Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo, while his skill behind the soundboard produced multiple gold and platinum recordings for the equally venerated Johnny and Edgar Winter. Perhaps one of the most generous and sought after guitarists ever, Derringer has made contributions to the music of Alice Cooper, Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Kiss and a slew of others, all the while releasing a solid string of powerful solo albums. Recently, Derringer decided to revisit some of his defining moments as a both a songwriter and musician, re-recording 14 of the best and brightest songs in his repertoire. Not only do these tracks provide a welcome ride down memory lane but also prove Derringer s continued relevance to the modern music world. Enjoy! --Cleopatra Records

Product Description

1. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo
2. Hang On Sloopy
3. Still Alive And Well
4. I Got To Go Back
5. C'mon Let's Go
6. Beyond The Universe
7. Don't Worry Mother
8. Teenage Love Affair
9. Fever
10. Beat The Clock
11. Hang On Sloopy (Reggae)
12. Let Me In
13. You Make Me Feel So Good
14. Jump, Jump, Jump

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars "Latest", but far from "greatest", October 19, 2003

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eveoflove (North York, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greatest & Latest (Audio CD)

Made in USA in 2003, Serial# CLP-1305-2, Playing Time 50:49

This CD isn't your "ordinary" greatest hits; it includes 14 re-recorded tracks (April 2003) of older material, taken from the repertoire of his solo career and previous collaborations (like the McCoys).

During the 90's, Rick's albums covered the blues genre through 5 albums... in 2002, he presented us a "jazzier" sound through his "Free Ride" CD.

"Greatest & Latest" returns us to rock, performed by a guitar-bass-drums trio. Unfortunately, some tracks do not stand the test of time. While some material benefits from a "face-lift" with the current technology, other songs (like "C'mon Let's Go" and "Beat The Clock") sound stale and out-of-fashion; I guess certain songs should just be left alone.

Rick his a great guitar player; he's amply demonstrated his talent and versatility, but the performances on this album are somewhat stale and too often feel like they're performed by a "cover band".

Interesting for the fan, but to be avoided by someone who's looking for a conventional "greatest hits" album: get the "Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo" CD from 1996 on Epic/Legacy instead.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Greatest and Latest but no Rick!, January 7, 2004

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Thomas Langford (Bettendorf, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greatest & Latest (Audio CD)

What can I say, The song selection on this record is great
the music Good. It is not Rick Derringer but a Cover band.
If you go to www.rickderringer.com Rick will tell you
he is not on this reocrd and does not support it!

Save your money buy the origainl recordings they really rock.

Tom langford

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Go and get it, July 6, 2004

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Daniel Anderson (Unley Park, SA Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greatest & Latest (Audio CD)

A really fun album for those who were around when Rick made the All American Boy LP, and shortly after. These tracks come from that era, although it is stated on the CD that these tracks were recorded 2003!?!? They are probably alternate takes which have then been remastered. The liner notes are poor with significant mistakes.