MUSIC ON VINYL Single Collection A's & B's Part 1 [VINYL]

Shocking Blue is one of the most famous Dutch bands ever. The band released some of their best-selling hits all around the world, including "Venus", which was a number 1 hit in the US, Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, South Africa,, New Zealand and Switzerland. It has been covered by many others, who scored hits with their versions as well. But Shocking Blue is more than "Venus". They started in 1967 as a quartet with psychedelic pop, as was the fashion at that time. Singer Mariska Veres joined in 1968, and the quintet hit it off right away with Venus and other hits like Never Marry A Railroad Man, Mighty Joe and many others. All their singles, including some deep cut album tracks are available on the double Single Collection A's &; B's, Part 1.This collection was originally released in 1997 and consisted of 28 of their best tracks, Also included are Robbie's powerful B-sides like "Fireball of Love", "Hot Sand', "Wild Wind", and "Roll Engine Roll".Single Collection A's &; B's Part 1 is available on 180 gram audiophile black vinyl and packaged in a gatefold sleeve. About the Artist One of the most famous Dutch bands is Shocking Blue. The band released some of their best selling hits all around the world, including 'Venus'. It's just one of the many songs which can be found on the double LP 'Single Collection' album. The essential album was released in 1997 consisting of 28 of their songs. Here you can listen to Robbie's magnificent and powerful B-sides like 'Fireball Of Love', 'Hot Sand', 'Wild Wind' and 'Roll Engine Roll', to name just a few, which could all easily have been A-sides as well. Or what about the compelling 'Is This A Dream', that opens with heavy breathing and ends with great biting guitar work by Robbie. 'Pickin Tomatoes' has a wonderful guitar line and is a most appealing track. Robbie, the great composer, and Mariska Venus, the inimitable singer, offer sheer musical delight on this essential compilation album, which is a perfect introduction to all other albums by Shocking Blue. The album also includes hits like 'Never Marry A Railroad Man' and 'Mighty Joe'. Tracklist: Side A: 1. Love Is In the Air 2. What You Gonna Do 3. Lucy Brown Is Back In Town 4. Fix Your Hair Darling 5. Send Me A Postcard 6. Harley Davidson 7. Long And Lonesome Road 8. Fireball Of Love Side B: 1. Venus 2. Hot Sand 3. Mighty Joe 4. Wild Wind 5. Never Marry A Railroad Man 6. Roll Engine Roll 7. Hello Darkness Side C: 1. Pickin' Tomatoes 2. Shocking You 3. Waterloo 4. Blossom Lady 5. Is This A Dream 6. Out Of Sight Out Of Mind Side D: 1. I Like You 2. Inkpot 3. Give My Love To The Sunrise 4. Rock In The Sea 5. Broken Heart 6. Eve And The Apple 7. When I Was A Girl. Also available on 180 gm vinyl: 3rd Album / Attila / Dream On Dreamer / Ham / Inkpot / Scorpio's Dance / At Home / Good Times / Live In Japan / Single Collection Part 2