Celebrate: The Three Dog Night Story, 1965–1975
147 min · 43 tracks · rock music
A vibrant collection of harmonious rock anthems that encapsulate the joy and spirit of the early 1970s.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its commercial success but also for its role in popularizing cover songs during the era. It includes several chart-topping singles like 'Joy to the World' and 'Mama Told Me (Not to Come)', which defined a generation's sound. The compilation highlights Three Dog Night's impact on rock music and their ability to interpret songs uniquely, influencing countless artists in the years to follow.
- Best for
- two-halves listening experience dynamic journey with peaks vibrant sing-along moments
- Context
- Released in 1975, 'Celebrate: The Three Dog Night Story' captures the band's peak popularity following their string of hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s. At this time, Three Dog Night had solidified themselves as a major force in rock music, known for their rich vocal harmonies and diverse song selection. This compilation served as a retrospective, showcasing their evolution and the breadth of their catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Cher· Willie Nelson· Nancy Sinatra· Yoko Ono· Donna Summer· Kenny Rogers· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Roses and Rainbows 2:12
- 2 Funny How Love Can Be 2:36
- 3 Sinner Man 2:59
- 4 Time to Get Alone 2:49
- 5 If You Knew (demo) 2:10
- 6 Nobody 2:23
- 7 It's for You 1:59
- 8 Try a Little Tenderness 4:25
- 9 One Standout 3:04
- 10 Heaven Is in Your Mind 3:03
- 11 Easy to Be Hard 3:14
- 12 Eli's Coming 2:47
- 13 Celebrate 3:01
- 14 Lady Samantha 2:55
- 15 Mama Told Me (Not to Come) Standout 3:20
- 16 Cowboy 3:40
- 17 Out in the Country 3:08
- 18 Your Song 3:57
- 19 Good Feeling (1957) 3:34
- 20 One Man Band 2:54
- 21 I Can Hear You Calling 2:58
- 22 Joy to the World Standout 3:17
- 23 Liar 3:20
- 24 An Old Fashioned Love Song 3:50
Disc 2
- 1 Never Been to Spain 3:47
- 2 My Impersonal Life 4:24
- 3 The Family of Man 3:28
- 4 Going in Circles 3:07
- 5 You 3:01
- 6 Night in the City 3:17
- 7 Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer 3:43
- 8 Black & White 3:26
- 9 In Bed 3:57
- 10 Midnight Runaway 5:26
- 11 Pieces of April 4:14
- 12 Shambala 3:27
- 13 Our "B" Side 2:48
- 14 Let Me Serenade You 3:18
- 15 The Show Must Go On 3:48
- 16 Sure as I'm Sittin' Here 4:49
- 17 I'd Be So Happy 4:51
- 18 Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues) 4:51
- 19 Til the World Ends 3:32
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