The Very Best of Uriah Heep

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Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1Gypsy
recording engineer:
Peter Gallen (from 1969 until 1970)
producer:
Gerry Bron
mixer:
Peter Gallen and Peter Olliff
bass:
Paul Newton (UK bassist for Uriah Heep) (from 1969 until 1970)
drums (drum set):
Alex Napier (from 1969 until 1970)
guitar:
Mick Box (from 1969 until 1970)
keyboard:
Ken Hensley (from 1969 until 1970)
lead vocals:
David Byron (from 1969 until 1970)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1970, in 1971), Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1970) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1970, in 2016)
recorded at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1969 until 1970)
recording of:
Gypsy (from 1969 until 1970)
writer:
Mick Box and David Byron
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Dick James Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
4.56:40
2Bird of Prey
recording engineer:
Peter Gallen (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
assistant engineer:
Les Cunningham (studio engineer) and Ashley Howe
producer:
Gerry Bron
mixer:
Peter Gallen
bass guitar:
Paul Newton (UK bassist for Uriah Heep) (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
drums (drum set):
Keith Baker (drummer) (from 1969 until 1970, from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
electric bass guitar:
Paul Newton (UK bassist for Uriah Heep) (from 1969 until 1970)
electric guitar:
Mick Box (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
guitar:
Mick Box (from 1969 until 1970)
organ:
Ken Hensley (from 1969 until 1970, from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
background vocals:
Mick Box (from 1970-10 until 1970-11), Ken Hensley (from 1970-10 until 1970-11) and Paul Newton (UK bassist for Uriah Heep) (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
lead vocals:
David Byron (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
vocals:
David Byron (from 1969 until 1970)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1970), Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1971), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1971, in 2016) and Castle Communications PLC (not for label use, copyright holder) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1969 until 1970, from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
recording of:
Bird of Prey (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
writer:
Mick Box, David Byron and Paul Newton (UK bassist for Uriah Heep)
publisher:
Dick James Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
34:15
3Look at Yourself
producer:
Gerry Bron
drums (drum set):
Iain Clarke (a former member of Uriah Heep and Cressida) (in 1971-07)
electric bass guitar:
Paul Newton (UK bassist for Uriah Heep) (in 1971-07)
guitar:
Mick Box (in 1971-07)
organ:
Ken Hensley (in 1971-07)
vocals:
David Byron (in 1971-07)
additional performer:
Osibisa (in 1971-07)
arranger:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1971, in 1986), Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1971) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1971, in 2017)
recorded at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971-07)
recording of:
Look at Yourself (in 1971-07)
lyricist and composer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Dick James Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd. and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
3.55:11
4July Morning
engineer:
Peter Gallen
producer:
Gerry Bron
additional Minimoog:
Manfred Mann (the person) (in 1971-07)
bass guitar and electric bass guitar:
Paul Newton (UK bassist for Uriah Heep) (in 1971-07)
drums (drum set):
Iain Clarke (a former member of Uriah Heep and Cressida) (in 1971-07)
guitar:
Mick Box (in 1971-07)
organ:
Ken Hensley (in 1971-07)
lead vocals:
David Byron (in 1971-07)
vocals:
David Byron (in 1971-07)
arranger:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1971), Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1971) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1971, in 2017)
recorded at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971-07)
recording of:
July Morning (in 1971-07)
writer:
David Byron and Ken Hensley
publisher:
Dick James Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd. and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
4.6510:32
5The Wizard
recording engineer:
Peter Gallen (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
assistant engineer:
Ashley Howe
engineer:
Peter Gallen
producer:
Gerry Bron
drums (drum set):
Lee Kerslake (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
electric bass guitar:
Gary Thain (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
guitar:
Mick Box (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
organ:
Ken Hensley (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
vocals:
David Byron (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1972), Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1972) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1972, in 2017)
recorded at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
recording of:
The Wizard (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
writer:
Mark Clarke (Rock, UK) and Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Bron Music, EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd. and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
3.653:00
6Easy Livin’
recording engineer:
Peter Gallen (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
assistant engineer:
Ashley Howe
engineer:
Peter Gallen
producer:
Gerry Bron
mixer:
Rafe McKenna
drums (drum set):
Lee Kerslake (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
electric bass guitar:
Gary Thain (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
guitar:
Mick Box (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
organ:
Ken Hensley (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
vocals:
David Byron (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
arranger:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze (in 1972), Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1972), Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1972), Legacy Records Ltd. (in 1972) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1972, in 2017)
recorded at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03 until 1972-04) and Astoria Theatre (London) in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 2003-11-08)
produced at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Easy Livin’ (from 1972-03 until 1972-04)
lyricist and composer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Bron Music, EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd., S. Bron Music Co. Ltd. and Umble Tunes Ltd.
live recording of:
Easy Livin’ (on 2003-11-08)
lyricist and composer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Bron Music, EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd., S. Bron Music Co. Ltd. and Umble Tunes Ltd.
4.352:38
7Sweet Lorraine
recording engineer:
Peter Gallen (from 1972-09 until 1972-10)
assistant engineer:
Ashley Howe
engineer:
Peter Gallen
producer:
Gerry Bron
drums (drum set):
Lee Kerslake (from 1972-09 until 1972-10)
electric bass guitar:
Gary Thain (from 1972-09 until 1972-10)
guitar:
Mick Box (from 1972-09 until 1972-10)
organ:
Ken Hensley (from 1972-09 until 1972-10)
vocals:
David Byron (from 1972-09 until 1972-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1972), Legacy Records Ltd. (in 1972) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1972, in 2017)
recorded at:
Lansdowne Studios (known as CTS Lansdowne Studios since 1987) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-09 until 1972-10)
recording of:
Sweet Lorraine (from 1972-09 until 1972-10)
writer:
Mick Box, David Byron and Gary Thain
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
4:17
8Stealin’
engineer:
Peter Gallen
producer:
Gerry Bron
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Lee Kerslake
electric bass guitar:
Gary Thain
guitar:
Mick Box and Ken Hensley
keyboard:
Ken Hensley
background vocals:
Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake
lead vocals:
David Byron
arranger:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1973), Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1973) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France (from 1973-06 until 1973-07)
recording of:
Stealin’ (from 1973-06 until 1973-07)
lyricist and composer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
34:52
9Something or Nothing
recording engineer:
Peter Gallen (from 1974-01 until 1974-03)
engineer:
Hans Menzel
producer:
Gerry Bron
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Lee Kerslake
electric bass guitar:
Gary Thain
guitar:
Mick Box and Ken Hensley
keyboard:
Ken Hensley
background vocals:
Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake
lead vocals:
David Byron
arranger:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1974) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Musicland Studios (Munich) in München, Bayern, Germany (from 1974-01 until 1974-03)
recording of:
Something or Nothing (from 1974-01 until 1974-03)
writer:
Mick Box, Ken Hensley and Gary Thain
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Sidney Bron Music Co. Ltd.
2:57
10Prima Donna
recording of:
Prima Donna
writer:
Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
4:07
11One Way or Another
assistant engineer:
John Gallen
engineer:
Peter Gallen
producer:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
arranger:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1976) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1975-12 until 1976-03)
recording of:
One Way or Another (from 1975-12 until 1976-03)
writer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
4:41
12Wise Man
recording of:
Wise Man
lyricist and composer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Umble Tunes Ltd. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
4:42
13Carry On
recording of:
Carry On
lyricist and composer:
Ken Hensley
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Umble Tunes Ltd.
3:58
14That’s the Way That It Is
engineer:
Ashley Howe and Nick Rogers (engineer/mixing)
producer and mixer:
Ashley Howe
arranger:
Uriah Heep (British prog/hard rock)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd. (in 1982) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-10 until 1981-12)
recording of:
That’s the Way That It Is (from 1981-10 until 1981-12)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Bliss
publisher:
April Music Inc., April Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI April Music Inc., Paul Bliss Music, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM)
4:09
15Hold Your Head Up
cover recording of:
Hold Your Head Up
writer:
Rod Argent and Chris White (UK bassist for The Zombies)
publisher:
Mainstay Music, Inc., Marquis Songs USA and Verulum Music Co Ltd
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・パブリッシャーズ
4:31

Credits

Release

liner notes:Mark Crampton
compiler:Mark Crampton
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Union Square Music Ltd. (for copyright use only, holding company of Union Square Music) (in 2006)
licensed to:Union Square Music Ltd. (for copyright use only, holding company of Union Square Music)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1163552 [info]
ASIN:UK: B000E1P31G [info]