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John Holt: Looking Back: The Definitive Collection (TJDDD267)

This is a pretty immense collection spanning from 1963 and the Paragons material through to 1985. Not only is this is a selection of the best material it all hangs together beautifully as John eases through in his own inimitable style, through all the styles and eras.

One of those albums that if the mood is right you just put it on and relax all the wy through it - Everyone doubtless will have their own favourites so not much point in throwing mine it. Just a voice that puts you at ease with the world.

John Holt: Looking Back: The Definitive Collection (TJDDD267)

Format: Double CD album Released: May 23 2005 Price: £13.99 Whilst previous John Holt compilations were only able to focus upon certain aspects of his incredible career; the vast amount of material available in the Trojan and Creole catalogues has enabled Sanctuary to put together a truly definitive collection; including all of the singer's most popular recordings; from his earliest works right up to his last major Reggae hit; Wildfire; cut with Dennis Brown during the height of the Dancehall era.

Tracklisting

2-CD SET

DISC 1:

Forever I'll Stay

Happy Go Lucky Girl

On The Beach

The Tide Is High

Only A Smile

The Same Song

Wear You To The Ball

Talking Love

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

Silver Bird

My Best Girl

Memories By The Score

I've Got To Get Away (aka A Quiet place)

I'll Be Lonely

Tonight

Ali Baba

Have You Ever Been To Heaven

Wooden Heart

Stealing, Stealing

My Heart Is Gone

Strange Things

Let's Build Our Dreams

Still In Chains

Again

It May Sound Silly

Stick By Me (and I'll Stick By You)

Stagger Lee

Keep It Up

It's A Jam In The Streets

DISC 2:

Lost Love

Riding For A Fall

Looking Back

Pride And Joy

The Further You Look (The Less You See)

Time And The River

Help Me Make It Through The Night

You Baby

Time Is The Master

Love Is Gone (aka Gone Is Love)

My Desire

Up Park Camp

(You're My) Soul and Inspiration (aka You're All I've Got)

Wasted Days And Wasted Nights

Do The Best Thing (aka Let The Wicked Run Away)

I'll Take A Melody

Winter World Of Love

You Will Never Find Another Love Like Mine

Everybody's Talkin' (theme from Midnight Cowboy)

Ghetto Queen

Sweetie Come Brush Me

Police In Helicopter

Wildfire