The Very Best of the Fortunes (1967-1972)

by The Fortunes

Overview

Fans of Birmingham, England's Merseybeat/British Invasion quintet the Fortunes who are looking for a definitive best-of will have to keep looking, but for the money, this lovingly crafted collection from the Taragon label does pretty well for itself. Focusing on the late-'60s/early-'70s output from the group, The Very Best of the Fortunes (1967-1972) may not contain "You've Got Your Troubles" (the band's most recognizable single), "Caroline," "Here It Comes Again," or "The Golden Ring," but it does have 12 choice cuts from the band's revival years, including "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again," "Gasoline Alley Bred," and "Fire Brigade." Unlike previous compilations, all of the tracks here are originals and not the re-recordings that have plagued recent attempts at an anthology. Fans of the Moody Blues, the Zombies, and the Hollies should find much to love here, as will anybody who appreciates strong melodies with tight harmonies. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	03/01/1995
Label:	TARAGON
UPC:	0783785101024

Tracks

1. The Idol
2. Fire Brigade
3. Lifetime of Love
4. That Same Old Feeling
5. Everything in the Garden
6. Whether You Like It or Not
7. Gasoline Alley Bred
8. Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again
9. Freedom Come, Freedom Go
10. Four and Twenty Hours (Seven Days of Every Week I Love You)
11. Storm in a Teacup
12. Wait Until September

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Fortunes   Primary Artist
Garry Sherman   Conductor

Technical Credits

Tony Macaulay   Composer
Steve Kolanjian   Liner Notes
De Pallavicini-Retaine   Composer
Lynsey Rubin   Composer
Rodney Bainbridge   Composer
Michael Edward Hazlewood   Composer
Tony Macauley   Composer
Roger Greenway   Composer
John MacLeod   Composer
Barry Pritchard   Composer
Garry Sherman   Arranger
Ron Roker   Composer
Geoff Stevens   Composer
Tony Gale   Photography
Marie Fallarino   Design
Lew Warburton   Arranger
Lynn Rubin   Composer
Billy Davis   Producer
Kevin Reeves   Mastering
Eliot Goshman   Assembly,Producer
Ron Furmanek   Transfers
Roger Cook   Composer,Producer
Roger Greenaway   Composer,Producer
Roy Wood   Composer
Noel Walker   Producer
Les Reed   Composer
Albert Hammond   Composer
Glyn Johns   Producer