Pye Anthology 1963-1967, The - Searchers (The)

Advantages: All the hits on one Album, Easy Listening, Value for Money
Disadvantages: Addictive

...celebrities to have a Mexican Divorce included: Marilyn Monroe, Katherine Hepburn and Richard Burton. This song obviously tells the story of a 1960's fad, not such a song of the times today. 16. (THERE GOES) THE FORGOTTEN MAN - JIMMY RADCLIFF (1962) 17. BLUE ON BLUE - BOBBY VINTON (1963) 18. THE EMPTY PLACE -THE SEARCHERS (1964) 19 LET THE MUSIC PLAY - THE DRIFTERS (1963) 20. ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART - DIONNE WARWICK (1963) * 21 A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME - BROOK BENTON (1964) 22. YOU'LL NEVER GET TO HEAVEN (IF YOU BREAK MY HEART) - THE STYLISTICS (1973)* 23 ONLY LOVE CAN BREAK A HEART - GENE PITNEY (1962) 24. ANY DAY NOW (MY WILD BEAUTIFUL BIRD) - CHUCK JACKSON (1962) 25. CASINO ROYALE - HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS (1967) I couldn't possibly write a review of every song or I would be here forever and my tummy is rumbling however. I have... Read review

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Advantages: A new facet of rock's greatest
Disadvantages: Not for the casual fan

...Anthology 1 documented the backroom saga of the Beatles' career to the end of 1964. Part 2, to quote their publicist Derek Taylor, documented 'the years of dash and daring', which began with "Ticket To Ride" in 1965 and culminated in the psychedelic madness that was 1967. The vast majority of these songs are alternate takes, demos and rehearsal recordings of songs which they released at the time, like a hilarious version of "And Your Bird Can Sing" which ends in hysterical laughter (what else was in the studio at the time, one may ask), and instrumental takes of "Eleanor Rigby" and "Within You Without You". The few new songs to be found include "That Means A Lot", which they wrote and recorded at the "Help!" sessions and rejected and gave to P.J. Proby, who covered it and enjoyed a Top 30 hit as a result, and another reject from... Read review

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Advantages: Upbeat, mellow and sad songs all in one great CD
Disadvantages: None!

...in the United Kingdom on October 5, 1962, and in the United States on April 27, 1964, where it reached #1 for one week on May 30. Pop love song, upbeat Track 2: From Me To You Recorded at Abbey Road on March 5, 1963, it was released on April 11, 1963 in the United Kingdom and reached #1 on May 2, and stayed at #1 for seven weeks until June 19. In the United States, it was released on May 27, 1963. pop love song, upbeat Track 3: She Loves You The song that gave birth to "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah," was recorded on July 1, 1963 at Abbey Road Studios. In the United Kingdom, it was released on August 23, 1963 and reached #1 for six weeks; beginning on September 12 to October 9, then again on November 28 to December 5. In the United States it was released on September 16, 1963, and when to #1 for two weeks on March 21 & 28, 1964. Pop love song, quick beat Track 4: I... Read review

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