The Association - Greatest Hits (Emerald Green vinyl)
ORDER LIMITED TO ONE ITEM PER CUSTOMER
COMPILATION
Written by Russ Giguere (A1), Terry Kirkman (A2, A5, B1, B5, B7), Bob Alcivar (A3), Tony Ortega (A3), Larry Ramos (A3), Don Addrisi (A4, B3), Dick Addrisi (A4, B3), Tandyn Almer (A6), Jim Yester (B2), Ted Bluechel (B4), Ruthann Friedman (B6)
From Birthday (1968) : A1-3, B3 ; Insight Out (1967) : A4 ; Insight Out : A5, B4, B6 ; And Then... Along Comes the Association (1966) : A6, B1, B5 ; Renaissance (1966) : B2 ; WB single 7229 : B7
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Emerald Green
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Friday Music
Original Label : Warner
Recorded 1966-1968
Produced by Curt Boettcher, Jerry Yester, Bones Howe, The Association
Mastered by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios & Capitol Records
Originally released in November 1978
Reissued in October 2022
Tracks:
Side A:
- The Time It Is today
- Everything That Touches You
- Like Always
- Never My Love
- Requiem for the Masses
- Along Comes Mary
Side B:
- Enter the Young
- No Fair at All
- Time for Livin'
- We Love
- Cherish
- Windy
- Six Man Band
Reviews :
“Beyond representing the best in '60s California pop, the Association blazed trails in album production and the folk-psychedelia genre. With the guidance of L.A. producers Bones Howe, Curt Boettcher, and Jerry Yester, the band deftly mixed airy harmonies, unobtrusive rhythm tracks, and subtle "Age of Aquarius" accents from harpsichords, Farfisa organs, fuzz-box guitars, trumpets, and bongos -- at times, the sophisticated blend was held together by L.A. session players. And while the group successfully expanded their harmonic horizons on "Requiem for the Masses," they also went a bit beyond their strengths with Jefferson Airplane-esque rockers like "Six Man Band." Luckily, the majority of this hits collection focuses on the band's dreamy combination of polished folk, limber vocal arrangements, and wide-screen instrumental backdrops. The summery program also includes chart-toppers like "Windy," "Cherish," "Along Comes Mary," and "Never My Love," along with progressive pop-and-harmony tracks like "No Fair at All," "Everything That Touches You," and "Time for Livin'." A great introduction to the band's prime work from the latter half of the '60s.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Cook
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4,5 / 5 , Discogs : 3.79 / 5