Stevens,Ray Face The Music:Complete Monument Singles 1965-70 CD

A US chart artist for more than 50 years, singer-songwriter-arranger-producer Ray Stevens is one of the best-remembered pop names of the late 60s and early 70s thanks to his continuous presence on the charts and regular TV appearances (including his own show). After early success with Mercury, Stevens recorded for Nashville's Monument Records for nearly five years from late 1965 to early 1970. His tenure with the label provided a stepping stone to the worldwide success he would enjoy in the early 70s with hits 'The Streak', 'Everything Is Beautiful' and 'Misty'. Six of the singles here made the US Hot 100, including the million-selling 1969 Top 10 hit 'Gitarzan'. Stevens' Monument singles offer a mixture of broad comedy and serious social commentary. As enjoyable as they are diverse, "Face The Music" marks the first occasion on which both sides of all 12 have appeared in the same collection. All 24 sides are illustrated in the booklet, along with extensive memorabilia and comprehensive annotation.

1. Party People 2. A B C 3. Devil May Care 4. Make a Few Memories 5. Freddie Feelgood and His Funky Little Five Piece Band 6. There's One in Every Crowd 7. Answer Me, My Love 8. Mary My Secretary 9. Unwind 10. For He's a Jolly Good Fellow 11. Mr. Businessman 12. Face the Music 13. Isn't It Lonely Together 14. The Great Escape 15. Gitarzan 16. Bagpipes, That's My Bag 17. Along Came Jones 18. Yakety Yak 19. Sunday Morning Comin' Down 20. The Minority 21. Have a Little Talk with Myself 22. Little Woman 23. The Fool on the Hill 24. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight