The Best of 3 Dog Night
Three Dog Night · 1982
68 min · 20 tracks · rock music
A soulful blend of rock and pop, imbued with heartfelt vocals and catchy melodies that defined an era.
Why this album works
This compilation album became a significant retrospective of Three Dog Night's career, showcasing their ability to blend rock with pop sensibilities. It reached No. 25 on the Billboard 200 chart and contributed to the band's enduring legacy, influencing subsequent artists who admired their vocal harmonies and song selections.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends steady mid-tempo groove throughout heartfelt vocals for easy listening
- Context
- By 1982, Three Dog Night was transitioning from their peak years in the early '70s, when they scored multiple hits like 'Joy to the World' and 'Mama Told Me (Not to Come)'. 'The Best of 3 Dog Night' captured their widespread appeal and nostalgia as a compilation album, celebrating their most popular tracks while reflecting a time when their sound was influential in the American rock scene.
- 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.
- 1 Joy to the World Standout 3:35
- 2 Easy to Be Hard 3:13
- 3 Family of Man 3:11
- 4 Sure as I’m Sittin’ Here 3:09
- 5 Old Fashioned Love Song 3:24
- 6 Mama Told Me (Not to Come) Standout 3:19
- 7 Try a Little Tenderness 4:11
- 8 Shambala 3:25
- 9 Let Me Serenade You 3:05
- 10 Never Been to Spain 3:43
- 11 Black and White Standout 3:47
- 12 Pieces of April 4:13
- 13 Liar 3:05
- 14 Out in the Country 3:10
- 15 The Show Must Go On 3:28
- 16 Eli’s Coming 2:43
- 17 One Man Band 2:52
- 18 One 3:06
- 19 Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues) 4:52
- 20 Celebrate 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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