(2-CD Set) BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA SINGLES 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. 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Yet, through it all, Blood, Sweat & Tears maintained a remarkably high level of musicianship and material throughout their stint SELLING POINTS: with the label, and their innovative use of jazzy horn arrangements in a rock context paved the way for such • Blood, Sweat & Tears Was One of the Most bands as Chicago, Cold Blood, Chase and If. Alongfollows the way, the they band also through integrated every phase and Innovative Bands Ever to Hit the Top 40, elements of psychedelia, R&B, folk and classical music into their jazz-rock framework to Incorporating Elements of Jazz, Rock, R&B, produce an eclecticThe Completemix of recordings Columbia unlike Singles that of any other band of the era. Blood, Folk and Even Psychedelia into Their Ever- Sweat & Tears: Evolving Sound configuration, and features five single versions/mixes making their first appearance on The Complete Columbia Singles CD. Producer Ed Osborne’s notes include fresh quotes from Steve Katz, and the entire set • At 32 Tracks, is beautifully remastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios in NYC. The ultimate look at an underrated band. Is the Most Comprehensive BS&T Collection DISC TWO Ever Compiled Songs: 1. So Long Dixie 2. Alone • Includes the Hard-to-Find Original Mono DISC ONE 3. I Can’t Move No Mountains Single Mixes of Such Hits as "You've Made 1. I Can’t Quit Her 4. Velvet Me So Very Happy," "And When I Die" and 2. House in the Country 5. Roller Coaster "Spinning Wheel" 3. You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 6. Inner Crisis 4. Blues—Part II 7. Save Our Ship 5. Spinning Wheel 8. Song for John • Features Five Original Single Versions/Mixes 6. More and More 9. Tell Me That I’m Wrong Making Their Debut on CD 7. And When I Die 10. Rock Reprise 8. Sometimes in Winter 11. Got to Get You into My Life • Notes by Ed Osborne Feature Exclusive 9. Hi-De-Ho 12. Naked Man Quotes from Band Co-Founder Steve Katz 10. The Battle 13. No Show 11. Lucretia Mac Evil 14. Yesterday’s Music • Remastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios 12. Lucretia’s Reprise 15. You’re the One in NYC 13. Go Down Gamblin’ 16. Heavy Blue 14. Valentine’s Day • Added Photos 15. Lisa, Listen to Me January 7, 2014 16. Cowboys and Indians STREET RealDATE: Gone Music LABEL: Rock 848064002116 GENRE: CD ORDER USING: FORMAT:.