Only Hits!
The Ventures · 1973
71 min · 23 tracks · instrumental rock
A vibrant collection of instrumental rock and pop hits, infused with surf melodies and a playful energy throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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Also Sprach Zarathustra Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Superstition — This rendition transforms Stevie Wonder's classic into an upbeat instrumental, highlighting the band's signature guitar riffs and tight arrangements.
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Frankenstein — The Ventures' version of this Edgar Winter Group hit showcases their ability to blend rock dynamics with intricate instrumentation, creating a memorable instrumental experience.
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Killing Me Softly With His Song — By stripping down this soulful ballad to its musical essence, The Ventures create a hauntingly beautiful interpretation that emphasizes melody over lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- wave-like pacing for easy listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful instrumentals that uplift
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep lyrical content
- prefer long, serious compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- surf melodies· instrumental reinterpretations· 1970s pop covers
- Career context
- Released in 1973, Only Hits! is a compilation album from The Ventures during a period of declining commercial success following their peak in the 1960s. This album marked their continued evolution as they ventured into popular covers while maintaining their signature instrumental style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dick Dale· The Shadows· The Surfaris
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Also Sprach Zarathustra Start here 4:30
- 2 Hummingbird / Summerbreeze 3:34
- 3 Get Down 2:31
- 4 Soul Makoosa 3:10
- 5 My Love 3:27
- 6 The Cisco Kid 3:25
- 7 Killing Me Softly With His Song 3:37
- 8 Oh Babe, What Would You Say 3:15
- 9 Yesterday Once More 3:37
- 10 Superstition 3:17
- 11 Last Tango in Paris 2:44
Disc 2
- 1 Dueling Banjos 1:55
- 2 Live and Let Die 2:56
- 3 The Morning After 2:34
- 4 Drift Away 3:59
- 5 Alone Again (Naturally) 2:59
- 6 I Can See Clearly Now 2:46
- 7 Finders Keepers 2:56
- 8 The Twelth of Never 2:29
- 9 Frankenstein 2:28
- 10 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia 3:12
- 11 Are You Man Enough 2:52
- 12 You Are the Sunshine of My Life 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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