Wheatfield Soul [Import]

The Guess Who | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 30, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Bmg Int'l
• ASIN: B0000070NB
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,882 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. These Eyes

2. Pink Wine Sparkles in the Glass

3. Found Her in a Star

4. Friends of Mine

5. When You Touch Me

6. A Wednesday in Your Garden

7. Light Foot

8. Love and a Yellow Rose

9. Maple Fudge

10. We're Coming to Dinner

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overlooked Classic, February 7, 2000

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Teri Kennemer (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wheatfield Soul (Audio CD)

When I first heard this album, I was blown away. "Friends Of Mine" is a Morrisonesque masterpiece. This album has shows the versatility of The Guess Who. Wonderful melodies (I Found Her In A Star & A Wednesday In Your Garden) and smokin' guitar riffs (Friends Of Mine), this is The Guess Who's finest album. Various record companies have repackaged "best of's", but they always fail to leave off "Friends Of Mine". My advise to Guess Who fans who don't own 'Wheatfield Soul' is run out and buy this Guess Who essential recording.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I remember this from '69 - Friends of Mine is the BEST!, November 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wheatfield Soul (Audio CD)

I lost this album last year when my house burned down. I have been looking and looking for it. A friend told me about Amazon.com and sure enough, I found it. I am ordering it and can't wait to once again listen to Friends of Mine. You should get it. You'll be so glad you did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Pinnacle of a Great Band, April 19, 2001

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"progs" (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wheatfield Soul (Audio CD)

The Guess Who were a virtual hit making machine in the 60's through mid 70's. Led by Burton Cummings smoky, soulful readings, and Randy Bachman's instinctive tunes smarts this band had hooks, chops, and pop sensibility to burn. This album is very indicitive of what was happening with many bands of the time. Stretching songs to 6 plus minutes, exploring political, sexual and "chemical" themes was almost mandatory by the time this album was released (1969). I mean, you had at least ONE album of this type right? What makes "Wheatfield Soul" so indespensible, however, is it's complete, full on assault of ALL these themes plus a solid dose of the usual pop excellence. "These Eyes" and "Pink Wine Sparkles in the Glass" are exactly why everyone who loved the Guees Who truly loved them. Tight pop masterpieces. The remainder of the album, however, is where things get real interesting. Cummings was wholly unafraid to drop names(Lennon-McCartney) or give nod to his influences (Jim Morrison on "Friends of Mine"). In fact, the reason that the legendary "Friends of Mine" succeeds so completely is because the Morrison influence is so firmly worn on the sleeve. Yeah, it's not "The End", but admit it...everybody loves the "and Kurt is the Walrus". The last album featuring Randy Bachman, a bit of evertything '69, "Wheatfield Soul" excels on all levels. Just one thing about the CD; wasn't there a spoken coda in "Friends of Mine"; something about the "bowels of death?" Doesn't matter, this album's great. But don't take my word for it...no, actually take my word for it.