Super Hits
Blood, Sweat & Tears · 1998
44 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and soul that captures the rich emotional landscapes of its era.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spinning Wheel Start here — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its catchy chorus and intricate horn arrangements, representing the crossover appeal of rock infused with jazz elements.
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You’ve Made Me So Very Happy — The soulful delivery and heartfelt lyrics make this track a standout example of the band's ability to blend emotional depth with musical sophistication.
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I Love You More Then You’ll Ever Know — This song showcases the group's lyrical vulnerability and rich instrumentation, highlighting their ability to evoke profound feelings through music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with emotional peaks
- heartfelt melodies for reflective moments
- soulful brass arrangements lift spirits
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation highlighting key tracks, not a primary entry point or breakthrough.
- Themes
- late 60s jazz-rock fusion· soulful horn arrangements
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Super Hits' serves as a retrospective compilation that highlights Blood, Sweat & Tears' groundbreaking blend of rock and jazz during their peak popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The band had undergone various lineup changes and shifts in musical direction since their formation in 1967, making this album a curated collection rather than new material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· The Electric Flag· Steely Dan
Tracklist
- 1 Spinning Wheel Start here 4:08
- 2 You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 4:17
- 3 More and More 3:03
- 4 And When I Die 4:05
- 5 I Can’t Quit Her 3:41
- 6 Somethin’ Goin’ On 8:04
- 7 Just One Smile 4:38
- 8 I Love You More Then You’ll Ever Know 5:58
- 9 Roller Coaster 3:22
- 10 John the Baptist (Holy John) 3:33
What to play next
Blood, Sweat & Tears 3
1970
Continues the vibrant fusion of jazz and rock with engaging emotional depth.
Blood, Sweat & Tears - Greatest Hits
1972
Sets the stage with iconic tracks that lead into the varied sounds of Super Hits.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Chicago VI
Chicago
Blends rock with jazz elements and features rich horn arrangements and soulful melodies.
Aja
Steely Dan
Combines jazz harmonies with rock structures, creating a sophisticated sonic landscape reminiscent of the era.
Back to Oakland
Tower of Power
Offers a vibrant mix of soul and jazz-funk, showcasing powerful horns and infectious grooves.
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