BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA SINGLES (2-CD Set)

They were a pioneering jazz-rock outfit and a hit singles band (which shows how progressive pop music got in the late ‘60s/early ‘70s) that wowed fans and critics alike. They were Blood, Sweat & Tears—and this two-CD, 32-track set offers not only the most comprehensive collection ever compiled of their work, but also the most appropriate lens through which to view their long and often chaotic career. Very few bands experienced the kind of turnover that Blood, Sweat & Tears did and lived to tell the tale—the group began Al KKo ooper Steve KaKatz Bobby Colomby Jim FFielder F Dick Halligan with the Blues Project’s Steve Katz and Al Jerry Fisher Bobby Doyle Jerr Lou Marinirini Larr Lewew rySoloff Chuck Chuck LarrW Winfield ryy LaCrro rer ed Lip Kooper as their visionary leaders, but Kooper Don Alias Dannyoix Bill T Tillman y Willis psius Randyre Br Tr Ron McClur re Georg WWadenius Jerry Hyman Dick Halligan ririfan F ToT Dave Bar eckrgkeer Jerrry David Clayton- Fo -TorClayton-re est Buchtelle Luther K om MaloneMa ger y WeWeis left after their first album, to be replaced by Jerry Fisher Lou Marini Keent Jerry LaCroix Randy Breckerroo Jerrry ou Marini Thomas L Al Kooper y Fisher Randy Brre ew Soloff Chuck Steve WWinfield Katz Jim Jerr Joe FFielder Gior rg Chuck W David Clayton-Thomas as lead singer, thus eckkeerr Bobby Doyle gianni infie Don Alias Bill Tillman Ron McClur Larrryr i Mikkee Stern Lew Soloff ChuckDanny TrifanW rey Willi T field Jerr Bobby Colomby ew Soloff Chuckrifan W F Toom Malone ryy Hyman Da averg Bar launching the band’s “classic” period Larr orre est Buch ll e J rr y LaCrroToTony Klatka Frer ed ryy W infield Jerr JJerr oix L Steve Katzillis Georrg ry y utherher K Jerry F gerroo punctuated with such hits as “You’ve Made g WaWadenius T y ma n eiss Lou DaMarinirg Keent Joe GiorgianniBarisher Chuck Bobby Colomby Joe Gior Jimrg F Toom Ma David Clayton- ggianni Mm on gerFTorooT -T Mikkee Ster Me So Very Happy,” “And When I Die” and Lew Soloff Chuck Ster ony K ka Jerrryry Fisher Bobby DoyDoyleThoThomas Bill T ildield Donn Al Jerrryr Larry Willis p s Da nyR Rdy y LaCrrooix Bi ill Georrg if n illma Dick Ha “Spinning Wheel” (here in their rare mono Forre est Buchtell g ade us yma avergr t B c ell an Ron McClBar David Clayton- T J Al K -TAl KoK ooper teve Ka Malon B ne gerToro o T W KoK ooper Stev single mixes) After their fourth album, B. Jerry Fisher L Thom ony Klatka BbJerrrr ryy Fisher L ckFk HalliH lli Comb ligan i Dvid David CJ C Jerr ou Marini Lew Soloff ou M ew S off Bobb ryarrryy LaC Doylei Bobby La Doyl S. & T: 4, Clayton-Thomas and original Cl Ron McC ix Ron McClure Don Alias Danny T nfi ie er F Jerrry Tr y W ma rer ed ave Lipsiuus rg y LaC Bar reRandy Br Chuck Winfield Jerrririfan ifan F Crrooix L illis Georr members Fred Lipsius and Dick Halligan Foo L t Kg WaWadenius ger e Lou Marini Bobby Doyle ryry Hyman Larr Doyle ave Buch ar ll rg Keent Joe Giorgor Tom MaloneLro o Dick Halliga Ron McClur ooperoopeope St Steve ve Ka Katz gianni Bobby Mik Colomby ToT left en masse, yet the band soldiered on, re gge kee Stern J ony ryKlatkaJerr Forest Buchtelle Jerrryy LaC y Wil s G o Dick Halligan D David -T Clayton- L orrgg y LaCrro winding up with only one original Dick Halligan David ny Danny T Clayton-d T uth K Clayton Waani T Jim Fielderoi L m M one ThomaThomas F ou Marini Bobby D Doyleryst Bucchtell Mikke ToTony KlatkaLarrRandy Br member—drummer Bobby Colomby—by Jerr homas L Al KKo ooper Bob e St Jerr ry Jerrry ryy LaCrro ew Soloff Chuck WWinfieldbby y LaCrColombyroy Fisher Jim F SELLING POINTS: Don Alias Dannyoix Bill T T y Willis Ge oix Bill Tillman the time they called it quits with Tr eorrgg W Dick Halligan ririfan THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA Waadenius T SINGLESinfield Jerry Weiss ielder F Al KKo Toom m Malone T rer ed Li Georrg David Clayton ooper Stev v e K a t omby z DaveToave Bar B rg oBar b b yJim C o l o F Columbia. Yet, through it all, Blood, g WaWadenius L -Thomas ony Klatkaka gerryroo Jerr Jerry LaCroix ou Marini Bobby Lew Doyle Soloff Larr rgor Bill Tillman Ron McClur ew Soloff oyle ry Larry Fishe • Blood, Sweat & Tears Was One of the Most Sweat & Tears maintained a Don Alias Danny TmanTr Ron McClur Chuck Winfield giannni Mikke re Jerrryielder F e Ster Dick Halligan Davidririfan Clayton- d -T e JeerrryClayton-y W illis T y Hyman rer eed Lipsius Ra Innovative Bands Ever to Hit the Top 40, Jerry Fisher Lou Marini BobbyForest DoyleBuchtell Larr y LaCrro Toom m Malone T DaveTo Bargero remarkably high level of musicianship Al K oix Luther Kent ony Klatk ou Marini BobbyThomas Doyle LLarr Ko ooper ryarr Steve KatKatz Bobby Colomby Jimka FFielderRonry F Jerr ew Soloff Joe Giorrg y F Incorporating Elements of Jazz, Rock, R&B, and material throughout their stint Don Alias gianni Mike Sternish y Willis Geor Chuck W La rgg W infield Jerr with the label, and their innovative use of jazzy WaWadenius T ryy Hyman Dav Folk and Even Psychedelia into Their Ever- Toom Malonne To T Evolving Sound horn arrangements in a rock context paved the way for such ony Klatk bands as Chicago, Cold Blood, Chase and If. Along the way, they also integrated • At 32 Tracks, The Complete Columbia Singles elements of psychedelia, R&B, folk and classical music into their jazz-rock framework to produce an eclectic mix of recordings unlike that of any other band of the era. Blood, Is the Most Comprehensive BS&T Collection Sweat & Tears: The Complete Columbia Singles follows the band through every phase and Ever Compiled configuration, and features five single versions/mixes making their first appearance on CD. Producer Ed Osborne’s notes include fresh quotes from Steve Katz, and the entire set • Includes the Hard-to-Find Original Mono is beautifully remastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios in NYC. The ultimate look at an Single Mixes of Such Hits as "You've Made underrated band. Me So Very Happy," "And When I Die" and "Spinning Wheel" Songs: DISC ONE DISC TWO • Features Five Original Single Versions/Mixes 1. I Can’t Quit Her 1. So Long Dixie Making Their Debut on CD 2. House in the Country 2. Alone 3. You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 3. I Can’t Move No Mountains • Notes by Ed Osborne Feature Exclusive 4. Blues—Part II 4. Velvet Quotes from Band Co-Founder Steve Katz 5. Spinning Wheel 5. Roller Coaster 6. More and More 6. Inner Crisis • Remastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios 7. And When I Die 7. Save Our Ship 8. Sometimes in Winter 8. Song for John in NYC 9. Hi-De-Ho 9. Tell Me That I’m Wrong 10. The Battle 10. Rock Reprise • Added Photos 11. Lucretia Mac Evil 11. Got to Get You into My Life 12. Lucretia’s Reprise 12. Naked Man STREET DATE: January 7, 2014 13. Go Down Gamblin’ 13. No Show LABEL: Real Gone Music 14. Valentine’s Day 14. Yesterday’s Music GENRE: Rock 15. Lisa, Listen to Me 15. You’re the One 16. Cowboys and Indians 16. Heavy Blue FORMAT: CD

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