Reo Speedwagon Early Years 1971-1977 CD

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 R?E?O, Kevin Cronin had returned to the fold, making a significant contribution to the songwriting alongside Gary Richrath. Produced by John Stronach, R?E?O 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.

1. Gypsy Woman's Passion 2. 157 Riverside Avenue 3. Anti-Establishment Man 4. Lay Me Down 5. Sophisticated Lady 6. Five Men Were Killed Today 7. Prison Women 8. Dead at Last 9. 157 Riverside Avenue (Mono Single) 10. Lay Me Down (Mono Single) 11. Sophisticated Lady (Mono Single) 12. Let Me Ride 13. How the Story Goes 14. Little Queenie 15. Being Kind (Can Hurt Someone Sometimes) 16. Music Man 17. Like You Do 18. Flash Tan Queen 19. Golden Country 20. Little Queenie (Mono Single) 21. Ridin' the Storm Out 22. Whiskey Night 23. Oh Woman 24. Find My Fortune 25. Open Up 26. Movin' 27. Son of a Poor Man 28. Start a New Life 29. It's Everywhere 30. Without Expression (Don't Be the Man) 31. Ridin' the Storm Out (Mono Single) 32. Open Up (Mono Single) 33. Ridin' the Storm Out Feat. Kevin Cronin 34. Son of a Poor Man Feat. Kevin Cronin 35. Give Me a Ride (Roller Coaster) 36. Throw the Chains Away 37. Sky Blues 38. You Can Fly 39. Lost in a Dream 40. Down By the Dam 41. Do Your Best 42. Wild As the Western Wind 43. They're on the Road 44. I'm Feeling Good 45. Throw the Chains Away (Mono Single) 46. Reelin' 47. Headed for a Fall 48. River of Life 49. Out of Control 50. You Better Realize 51. Gambler 52. Candalera 53. Lies 54. Dance 55. Dream Weaver 56. Reelin' (Mono Single) 57. Out of Control (Mono Single) 58. Keep Pushin' 59. Any Kind of Love 60. (Only a) Summer Love 61. (I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come 62. Breakaway 63. Flying Turkey Trot 64. Tonight 65. Lightning 66. Keep Pushin' (Mono Single) 67. Keep Pushin' (Live) 68. Like You Do 69. Lay Me Down 70. Any Kind of Love 71. Being Kind (Can Hurt Someone Sometimes) 72. Keep Pushin' 73. (Only a) Summer Love 74. Son of a Poor Man 75. (I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come 76. Flying Turkey Trot 77. Gary's Guitar Solo 78. 157 Riverside Ave 79. Ridin' the Storm Out 80. Music Man 81. Little Queenie 82. Golden Country