
Slightly odd this one as I don't recall all of these being hits (in the UK anyway). But maybe some were big in other countries. As a brief overview of their 70's material this pretty good.
The big UK hit singles that made them a huge band are all present and correct. The best is without doubt Mr Blue Sky (which I think acheived their highest chart placing) a marvellous piece of pop and cleverly arranged as well. I still like Rockaria as well, a great rocking tune with a hint of Dylan near the end. A lot of the other songs are well known and are still memorable to this day.
There are a few tracks which really don't work. MA MA MA Belle is a Stones style rocker that sounds completely wrong with the strings added. Another track (name forgotten at the time of writing) sounds like a John Lennon rip-off.
Overall though a fine collection which for the money (very cheap) is well worth getting.
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