Various: Pop Rock Line 1966-1973 (2x CD) - CD

An important missing link in the compilation history of Czech bigbeat. As a farewell to the sixties, the usual singles and covers were now released, illustrating the atmosphere of the time. A substitute for foreign originals unavailable in our country, but also a great chance for starting bands. The colourful title logo hides an equally diverse content, offering a lighter form of combining rock with other influences after previous "serious" jazz-rock or art-rock line-ups. Some of those represented here never made an album, some changed their musical style or became members of backing bands, others became famous solo.
This selection illustrates how popular west coast or generally polyphonic singing was in our country at that time. It showcases previously or subsequently differently successful musicians in the service of foreign Beatles imitations, Mamas and Papas, Bee Gees, Tremeloes, Procol Harum, Beach Boys, Hollies and others. It proves the general enthusiasm and the necessary quality, transferring some of the world music trends to our record labels. Forty-four songs in Czech and variously good English are augmented by six examples of the skill of local authors. A booklet with an editor's note, interesting SP covers and photographs complements the often premiered recordings on CD in the form of a beat documentary under the title Colours of covers.

Year of publication: 2022

Playlist

CD 1
These Boots Are Made for Walking / What I Am (Conquistador) / If I Were a Carpenter / The Death of a Clown / Strange Brew / Keep Loving Her (I' ll See You There) / Love is like snow (Ice in the Sun) / Silence Is Golden / Turn your cheeks to kiss (Bus Stop) / Can I Get to Know You Better / Straight Shooter / Look Through My Window / Never My Love / Let There Be Love / Guess (The Heavenly Club) / You Keep Me Hangin' On / Da doo ron ron / Keep a Knockin' / World Without Love / Mississippi song (Muddy Mississippi) / The Pushbike Song / Knitting Wire (Mighty Man) / Balalaika / Magnolia Shadow / Mirror
CD 2
Černej den (Black Is Black) / Ikony (A Whiter Shade of Pale) / Slunce vstává (Nights in White Satin) / Dívčí króál (Never Marry a Railroad Man) / I Sing My Song / Son of a Preacher Man / Rok s Monikou (In the Summertime) / Sacramento / Come, you won't be afraid (Luglio) / Hrej mi (Dandy) / Týden (Sugar, Sugar) / Podivný spáč (Sloop John B. ) / I believe (I' m a Believer) / Salty Dog / Words / Race With the Devil / Penny Lane / Got to Get You into My Life / When I' m Dead and Gone) / Jennifer Eccles / Step Inside / That's a Long Time Ago (Coz I Luv You) / Fool's Lullaby / The First Sin / Prayer for the Sick