Before singer/guitarist Steve Miller became one of the late-'70s big names in rock & roll (and eventually, the classic rock radio format), he specialized in psychedelic blues. The 16 track ANTHOLOGY collects Miller's best tracks from his pre-JOKER albums, and proves to be a worthy companion to his later best-of sets, GREATEST HITS 1974-1978 and THE BEST OF 1968-1973. Several of the tracks were originally from currently out-of-print albums, such as the highlights "Your Saving Grace," "Little Girl," "Journey from Eden," and "Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around," making ANTHOLOGY a worthwhile purchase for longtime fans as well.
Digitally remastered by Larry Walsh (May 1990, Capitol Recording Studios).
Personnel: Steve Miller (vocals, guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, harmonica, keyboards, synthesizer, 12-string bass, background vocals); Boz Scaggs (vocals, guitar, background vocals); Tim Davis (vocals, drums, percussion, background vocals); Paul McCartney (vocals, drums, background vocals); James Cook (guitar); Buddy Spicher (violin, fiddle); Charlie McCoy (harmonica); Rich Thompson (piano, organ, keyboards); Nicky Hopkins, Ben Sidran (piano, keyboards); Richard Thompson (piano); Jim Peterman (organ, background vocals); Nancy Hopkins, Lee Michaels, Richard Thompson (organ); Gary Mallaber (drums); Glyn Johns (background vocals).
Liner Note Author: Grover Lewis.
Recording information: Cinderella Sound, Nashville, TN (1968-1972); London, England (1968-1972); Los Angeles, CA (1968-1972); San Francisco, CA (1968-1972).
Photographer: Baron Wolman.
Arrangers: Nick DeCaro; Steve Miller .
Personnel: Steve Miller (vocals, guitar, harmonica, bass); Boz Scaggs (vocals, guitar); Paul McCartney (vocals, bass, drums); Tim Davis (vocals, drums, percussion); James Curley Cook (guitar); Buddy Spicher (violin); Charlie McCoy (harmonica); Nicky Hopkins, Richard Thompson (piano, organ); Ben Sidran (piano, keyboards); James Peterman (organ, background vocals); Lee Michaels (organ); Gerald Johnson, Lonnie Turner, Bob Winkelman (bass); Gary Malabar (drums); Glyn Johns (background vocals).
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
Boz Scaggs, Paul MaCartney make this a unique Miller disc This remastered Steve Miller, is still my fav.
Much more musical density than later works, and a real mix of soft and hard rocking with Paul on drums.
If you havent heard the "old" Steve Miller - you missed the best part of his career Submitted by floriduh06 (orlando, Fl. USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Excellent Anthology This two-disc set provides an excellent review of Steve Miller's material prior to his mid-seventies successes with "The Joker", "Fly Like An Eagle" and "Book of Dreams". This is the record to buy if you don't want to spend the time and effort to acquire his early works although I do heartily recommend "Sailor". Submitted by Will-T (Lawrenceburg IN) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Good Stuff This is a great introduction to Steve Miller's early music. A must have for every classic rock fan...
Lots of 'good stuff' here...
Living in the U.S.A.
Space Cowboy
Don't You Let Nobody Turn You Around
Going to the Country
Just to name a few, plus ''My Dark Hour'' with Paul McCartney on bass and backing vocals from 1969. Submitted by John (Long Island, N.Y.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
My favorate Steve Miller album It dosen't get much better than this folks. If you only buy one Steve Miller album get this Anthology. The quality of lyrics and music compositions are amazing and are lacking in Steve's later works IMO. Submitted by John (South, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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