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  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: 1978
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B000002U98
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,450 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #40 in  Music > Classic Rock > Arena Rock
    #50 in  Music > Rock > Blues Rock

 
1. Swingtown
2. Jungle Love
3. Take the Money and Run
4. Rock 'N Me
5. Serenade
6. True Fine Love
7. The Stake
8. The Joker
9. Fly Like an Eagle
10. Threshold
11. Jet Airliner
12. Dance, Dance, Dance
13. Winter Time
14. Wild Mountain Honey

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Greatest-hits collections often deprive the listener of the chance to experience an artist's true scope of talent. Not so with Steve Miller--his strength has always been more in crafting an occasional blast of FM-radio heaven rather than a dozen solid album tracks. Greatest Hits 1974-78 chronicles the best singles from Miller's most successful years, after he veered from Haight-Ashbury bluesy trippiness to more accessible blues-based pop-rock. There are the slippery grooves of "The Joker" and "Fly Like an Eagle," and there's the air-guitar-beckoning riff rock of "Take the Money and Run," "Jungle Love," "Rock n'Me," and "Jet Airliner." Don't expect groundbreaking art, expect references to the "pompatus of love" and instant gratification. Requisite listening at the classic-rock keg party. --Neal Weiss


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180 Gram/Audiophile pressing
Printed sleeve --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars College kid tested, and approved, January 11, 2000
By Steve Smith (Somersworth, Nh) - See all my reviews
After four and a half years at college, I realized that this very album is owned by just about 1 out of 3 students. Really. Just about every college student that I know really digs this album. And why shouldn't they? Every song on the album is fantastic. Songs like The Joker we can hear on classic rock stations, and also Fly like and Eagle and Jungle Love. But all the songs are wicked good. This album never gets old. The Steve Miller Band paved the way for present day bands like Dave Matthews Band and Phish. They are a cult icon, and this album proves musically why that is.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Hits CD flies like an eagle...., September 29, 2003
By Betty June Moore (Douglas, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
The Steve Miller Band Greatest Hits 1974-78 is a lively and catchy collection of blues-based rock songs from the mid- to late 1970's. The fastest upbeat music (Swingtown comes to mind) lends itself to some great dancing. This musical period took place after front man Miller's bluesy days of Haight-Ashbury, and it was when some of his most popular blues-rock music, such as "The Joker" and "Fly Like An Eagle," became popular hits.

Some of the tunes on this CD are catchy; you will start singing along and moving with the music of the blues-based pop rock. For me, this album brings back a time when a lot of great bands such as The Eagles, Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more entered the music scene.

My favorites on this CD are Swingtown, The Joker, Fly Like An Eagle, Dance Dance Dance, and Wild Mountain Honey. Dance, Dance, Dance makes me think of a time when my granddad would take my grandmother to a country barn dance. Wild Mountain Honey is my favorite. When I listen to it, I can escape the daily routine of life in the big city and my mind floats away to the Smoky Mountains of my youth.

If you like good blues-based rock that brightens your mood and makes you want to dance, Steve Miller Band Greatest Hits 1974-78 is worth purchasing and adding to your audio library.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great Greatest Hits collection, June 12, 2000
During the five year period covered by this album (actually six, since "The Joker" was originally released in 1973) Steve Miller recorded as many great singles as any American rock artist. His career peak is captured perfectly by this album, which contains nearly every Steve Miller song you're likely to hear on classic rock radio. What is surprising is the diversity of sounds. You'll hear everything from guitar jams, keyboard solos, country stomps and even a little blues. This album lacks only 1982's "Abracadabra" and a couple of late 60's classics like "Living in the U.S.A." Overall, a fine collections for those who want the peaches from Steve Miller's tree.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Yes, but
What everybody's been saying about Steve Miller's music in the 70's is true: classic pop songs that really typify the era.

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5.0 out of 5 stars old rock the best rock
Some of the best classic rock tunes were created during this decade, and Steve Miller was one of them that was right up there! Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars STEVE MILLER BAND- GREATEST HITS 1974-1978
A classic piece of music. Great to listen to after all these years.Brings you back in time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You need no other Steve Miller CD
This CD is as good as I remember it when I used to steal my brother's vinyl copy about 30 years ago. Fantastic music, plain and simple.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAVORITES
This is another classic album that is also one of my favorites , awesome classic Rock tracks, i would have to say this is one of the greats!. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Record!
This is a good classic rock album from Steve Miller Band.
You should buy it today!
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5.0 out of 5 stars essential album for any road trip
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good oldies
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Steve Miller has to be on anybody's top-ten lists for the eighties. And his songs last. They still sound original and fresh.
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