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Blood, Sweat & Tears - Greatest Hits

Blood, Sweat & Tears · 1972

48 min · 11 tracks · jazz · jazz rock

A vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and soul that seamlessly blends horns with emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journeys throughout
  • soulful reflections on relationships
  • vibrant horns energizing the mood
  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • late-night introspection and nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid long, cohesive listening

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1972, Blood, Sweat & Tears was at the height of their commercial success following their groundbreaking self-titled album in 1969. This compilation album showcases their most popular tracks up to that point, solidifying their place in the jazz-rock genre while also capturing the band's evolution from a horn-driven sound to more melodic and lyrical experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Chicago· The Electric Flag· Steely Dan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You've Made Me So Very Happy 4:18
  • 2 I Can't Quit Her 3:40
  • 3 Go Down Gamblin' 4:15
  • 4 Hi-De-Ho 4:25
  • 5 Sometimes in Winter 3:10
  • 6 And When I Die 4:05
  • 7 Spinning Wheel 4:07
  • 8 Lisa, Listen to Me 3:00
  • 9 I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know 5:57
  • 10 Lucretia MacEvil 5:30
  • 11 God Bless the Child 5:52

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