Nazareth
The Singles (Download)
Cat. No.: DDSALVOD049
Barcode: 0698458824981
Playing Time: Over 2 hours
Lauded for a lengthy series of classy albums
as well their consistent live prowess, Scotland’s finest have also enjoyed major
success as a singles act, most notably in Europe and the Americas. This
collection draws together their finest 45s (and the odd CD single), fully
demonstrating their facility with a wide range of styles. And it must be said
that selecting this collection from three decades of releases was no easy task because
Scotland’s premier rock group turned out a wealth of singles that hit the gold
standard.
Perhaps the secret of the Dunfermline band’s
success was singer Dan McCafferty’s versatile voice, which ranged from a tender
croon to a blues-soaked wail, hitting all points in between. Maybe it was Manny
Charlton’s mastery of the guitar, which covered hard rock territory as easily it
encompassed balladry - and don’t forget the deft rhythm section of bassist Pete
Agnew and the late drummer Darrell Sweet, who gave the music so much groove.
What we can be sure of is the fact that from their beginnings as a group finding
its sonic feet, via the stadium years and on to their current status as
veterans, Nazareth have always delighted the faithful with their
singles.