UK eight CD set. Although best known for the AOR and radio hits from the early 1980s, REO Speedwagon's long history goes way back to their formation in Champaign, Illinois in 1967. By the time they came to record their debut LP for Epic Records in 1971, the line-up had settled around Terry Luttrell on lead vocals, driving force Gary Richrath on guitar and Gregg Philbin on bass, joining Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer. Although guitarist Gary Richrath has long been an important and influential figure in the songwriting and musical direction of the band, by the release of second LP, REO/TWO, the band were joined by Kevin Cronin on lead vocals. His tenure with REO was cut short when he was replaced on lead vocals by Mike Murphy for 1973's Ridin' The Storm Out, 1974's Lost In A Dream and 1975's This Time We Mean It, the latter co-produced by future Eagles producer, Bill Szymczyk. By 1976's REO, Kevin Cronin had returned to the fold, making a significant contribution to the songwriting alongside Gary Richrath. Produced by John Stronach, REO would also be the last studio LP to feature Gregg Philbin on bass, who'd be replaced by Bruce Hall following 1977's double concert album Live (You Get What You Play For). As well as extensive liner notes from Malcolm Dome, this expansive set features a wealth of bonus tracks.

Tracklist:

Gypsy Woman's Passion
157 Riverside Avenue
Anti-Establishment Man
Lay Me Down
Sophisticated Lady
Five Men Were Killed Today
Prison Women
Dead at Last
157 Riverside Avenue (Mono Single)
Lay Me Down (Mono Single)
Sophisticated Lady (Mono Single)
Let Me Ride
Ridin' the Storm Out
How the Story Goes
Whiskey Night
Little Queenie
Oh Woman
Being Kind (Can Hurt Someone Sometimes)
Find My Fortune
Music Man
Open Up
Like You Do
Movin'
Flash Tan Queen
Son of a Poor Man
Golden Country
Start a New Life
Little Queenie (Mono Single)
It's Everywhere
Without Expression (Don't Be the Man)
Ridin' the Storm Out (Mono Single)
Open Up (Mono Single)
Ridin' the Storm Out Feat. Kevin Cronin
Son of a Poor Man Feat. Kevin Cronin
Give Me a Ride (Roller Coaster)
Throw the Chains Away
Sky Blues
You Can Fly
Lost in a Dream
Down By the Dam
Do Your Best
Wild As the Western Wind
They're on the Road
I'm Feeling Good
Throw the Chains Away (Mono Single)
Reelin'
Headed for a Fall
River of Life
Out of Control
You Better Realize
Gambler
Candalera
Lies
Dance
Dream Weaver
Reelin' (Mono Single)
Out of Control (Mono Single)
Keep Pushin'
Any Kind of Love
(Only a) Summer Love
(I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come
Breakaway
Flying Turkey Trot
Tonight
Lightning
Keep Pushin' (Mono Single)
Keep Pushin' (Live)
Like You Do
Lay Me Down
Any Kind of Love
Being Kind (Can Hurt Someone Sometimes)
Keep Pushin'
(Only a) Summer Love
Son of a Poor Man
(I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come
Flying Turkey Trot
Gary's Guitar Solo
157 Riverside Ave
Ridin' the Storm Out
Music Man
Little Queenie
Golden Country

UPC: 5013929921009
Label: Cherry Red
Release Date: 10.5.18
Format: CD

REO Speedwagon - The Early Years 1971-1977 (Import)