Release Date: 01 October 2021
Label: Hear No Evil / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Clamshell
No of Units: 5
Barcode: 5013929918108
Description
• Three studio albums plus two live albums from the short but prolific three-year existence of the band Derringer.
• FOR FANS OF: TED NUGENT / MONTROSE / VAN HALEN
Rick Derringer first found fame aged just 17 in 1965, when his band The McCoys had a number one hit in America with 'Hang On Sloopy', famously knocking The Beatles' 'Yesterday' off the top spot. Subsequently making significant appearances with Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter, as well as Steely Dan and Alice Cooper, and even squeezing in a solo hit with 1973's 'Rock 'N' Roll, Hoochie Koo', before deciding to put together his own band in 1976.
Going for a rockier, harder, less poppy sound, Derringer signed to Blue Sky Records, a subsidiary of Columbia Records, in 1976. Simply titled 'Derringer', among the original tracks the debut included lyrical collaborations with famed song writer Cynthia Weil.
Although only achieving cult status, their debut was followed up by 'Sweet Evil' in 1977. With Jack Douglas, famed for his work with Aerosmith, enlisted for a more commercial edge.
As it was felt that the band didn't quite capture their onstage fire in the studio, the release of a live album in 1977, simply titled 'Derringer Live', made perfect sense. It was also to be the final recording from the original quartet, as the band slimmed down to a three piece in 1978 for the more contemporary sound on 'If I Weren't So Romantic, I'd Shoot You', Derringer's final album was produced by Mike Chapman, famed for his work with Blondie, Sweet and Suzi Quatro, among many others.
This set also features the rare, promo only 'Live In Cleveland' album, which includes an onstage version of 'Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo' as well as a cover of Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel'. This collection is also completed with rare mono single versions for 'Let Me In', 'Don't Stop Loving Me' and the Warren Zevon song 'Lawyers, Guns And Money'.
Tracklisting
Kim Wilde
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
The Lovin' Spoonful
The Long Ryders
The Long Ryders
The Fall
Derringer
