Roger Daltrey Gold Soundtrack CD

Issued in 2006, this well-selected two-disc set features a generous collection of solo tracks by Who frontman Roger Daltrey. Drawing largely from his 1970s and '80s albums, GOLD presents the mega-voiced Brit in a surprisingly poppy mode on songs such as the jaunty "One Man Band" and the emotive "Give It All Away" (both penned by Leo Sayer), and in a harder rocking style on the majestic "After the Fire" (written by Who mastermind Pete Townshend) and the surging "Under a Raging Moon." The anthology is rounded out by the charismatic singer's energetic live renditions of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" and Who classics such as "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Baba O'Riley," making this the definitive Daltrey compilation.

Recording information: Carnegie Hall, NY (01/??/1973-12/05/2003); Hammersmith Apollo (01/??/1973-12/05/2003); Henry Fonda Theatre, Hollywood, CA (01/??/1973-12/05/2003); Madison Square Garden, NY (01/??/1973-12/05/2003).

Arranger: James Biondolillo.

Personnel: Roger Daltrey (vocals, guitar, harmonica, background vocals); Gerard McMahon (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, background vocals); Simon Townshend (vocals, guitar); Brie Darling (vocals, percussion); Jon Carin, Russ Ballard (guitar, keyboards); Billy Nicholls, Ricky Byrd (guitar, background vocals); Chris Spedding, Dave "Clem" Clempson, Nigel Sinclair, Frank Simes, Gary Grainger, Robbie Alter, Stan Ayeroff, Ricky Hitchcock, Hank Marvin, Jimmy McCulloch, Alvin Lee , Mick Ronson, Pete Townshend, Phil Collen, Phil Palmer, Paul Keogh, Robbie McIntosh , Chas Sandford (guitar); Jo Partridge (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar); B.J. Cole (steel guitar); Bruce Watson (E-bow); Dave Arbus (violin); Ron Aspery (flute); David Tofani (clarinet); Gary Barnacle, Jimmy Roberts, Phil Kenzie, Jimmy Jewell (saxophone); Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone); Roy Young Band (brass); Alan Shacklock (piano, percussion); Dave Courtney (piano); Ken Freeman, Mick Gallagher (keyboards, synthesizer); Rodney "Cortada" Alejandro, David Katz, John "Rabbit" Bundrick, John Van Tongeren, Nick Glennie-Smith, Rod Argent, Morgan Fisher, Spike Edney (keyboards); Mike Thorn (synthesizer); Robert Medici (marimba); Robert Henrit, Stuart Elliot, Cozy Powell, Dave Mattacks, Kenny Jones , Mark Brzezicki, Roger Taylor , Simon Phillips, Stuart Tosh, Tommy Price, Tony Beard, Zak Starkey, Stewart Copeland, Rob Ladd, Allan Schwartzberg, Martin Chambers, Carl Palmer (drums); Andrea Dodge (tambourine); Kokomo (percussion, background vocals); Frank Ricotti, Martin Ditcham, Jody Linscott (percussion); Chris Eaton, Cleveland Watkiss, Annie McCaig, John Parr, John Payne , Lance Ellington, Mark Williamson, Miriam Stockley, Andy Fairweather Low, Peter Beckett (background vocals).

Liner Note Author: Ed Hanel.