Release Date: 23 March 2015
Label: Rpm International / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5013929599635
Genres: Pop
Description
In the 1960s, The Hep Stars were Swedens biggest band inspiring screams and Beatles-like devotion. For the first time outside Sweden, Like We Used To: The Anthology 1965-1967 collects them at their peak, from being one of the eras wildest bands emphasised on the live tracks to performers of affecting songs with a yearning atmosphere.
The bands songwriter Benny Andersson later achieved global fame with ABBA and Like We Used To features classic early compositions, including the first-ever song he wrote. Also collected is a rare early collaboration with his future ABBA companion Bjrn Ulvaeus the first song they wrote together.
Tracks are taken direct from the master tapes as they were meant to heard in the Sixties in the original mono. There is no after-the-fact stereo.
Exploring the original masters turned up versions of songs either not issued at the time or released in territories beyond Sweden, including three versions intended for, but not used for, English release.
Tracklisting
Kevin Ayers
Wrath
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tigertailz
The Fall
Tonstartssbandht
Tonstartssbandht
Vincent Taeger & Le Jazz Kamasutra
Deacon Blue
Esme Emerson
Jeremy Loops
2nd Grade
Ben Barnes
