Little River Band - Greatest Hits
COMPILATION
Lead Guitar – Rick Formosa (A1), Stephen Housden (A5)
Rhythm Guitar – Beeb Birtles (A1, A5)
Acoustic Guitar – Graham Goble (A1, B2), Beeb Birtles (A5, B3), Graham Goble (A5, B3), David Briggs (B6)
Guitar – David Briggs (A4, B1, B4, B5), Beeb Birtles (B4), Graham Goble (B5)
Electric Guitar – Beeb Birtles (A3, A6, B2), David Briggs (A3, A6, B2), Graham Goble (A3, A6), Stephen Housden (B3)
Bass – Roger McLachlan (A1), George McArdle (A2, A3, B4, B5), Wayne Nelson (A4, A5, A6, B2, B3), Clive Harrison (B1), Mike Clarke (B6)
Drums – Derek Pellicci (all tracks)
Electric Piano – Peter Jones (A3), David Hirschfelder (A5)
Piano – Peter Jones (A6, B2, B5, B6)
Strings – Rick Formosa (A3, B5), Peter Jones (B6)
Saxophone – Bill Harrower (B6)
Trumpet – Bill Harrower (A3
Synthesizer – Bill Cuomo (A4, A6), Peter Jones (A5)
Written by Graham Goble (A1, A3, A5, A6, B2, B3, B5), Glenn Shorrock (A2, A4, B6), K. Tolhurst (A4), David Briggs (B1, B4), Beeb Birtles (B4)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Friday Music
Original Label : Capitol Records
Produced by John Boylan
Remastered by Joe Reagoso
Originally released in 1982
Reissued in 2019
Tracks:
Side A :
- It's A Long Way There
- Help Is On Its Way
- Reminiscing
- Man On Your Mind
- The Other Guy
- The Night Owls
Side B :
- Lonesome Loser
- Take It Easy On Me
- Down On The Border
- Happy Anniversary
- Lady
- Cool Change
Reviews :
"With 11 hit songs breaking the Top 40, Australia's Little River Band was one of the most successful groups to emerge from down under. With the perfect sound via Glenn Shorrock's relaxed voice alongside the smooth flow of the guitar and keyboard work, LRB's polished style was draped all over radio throughout the late '70s and early '80s. This compilation from their most lucrative years contains all their chart hits, plus the sneaky-sounding "Down on the Border." Blending rock elegance with catchy, full-flavored harmonies, each of the songs on this album contains an element of gracious musical craft, whether it's a romantic ballad like "Lady" or an up-tempo rock song like "The Night Owls." The quirky verses of "Lonesome Loser" come out colorful and sleek, and the horns in "Reminiscing" emphasize the swagger and swoop of its debonair sound. Shorrock's voice can be fully appreciated on the beautiful "Cool Change," one of music's prettiest slow songs. As a compilation, this album truly is a "greatest hits."" AllMusic Review by Mike DeGagne
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4,5 / 5 , Discogs : 4,03 / 5