The Definitive Collection
Edgar Winter · 2016
125 min · 30 tracks · blues · jazz
A vibrant fusion of rock and blues, illuminated by electric instrumentation and soulful vocals.
Why this album works
This collection serves as a significant overview of Edgar Winter's contributions to rock and blues, featuring classic tracks that have remained staples in his discography. It not only emphasizes his commercial success in the past but also introduces newer audiences to his influential style, which has inspired countless artists across genres.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks vibrant energy for road trips for lively gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2016, 'The Definitive Collection' encapsulates Edgar Winter's extensive career as a versatile musician known for blending rock with jazz and blues. Following his earlier successes in the 1970s with hits like 'Frankenstein' and 'Free Ride', this compilation presents a retrospective view on his influential sound, highlighting both popular tracks and live recordings that showcase his energetic performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· Frank Zappa· Prince· Tom Waits· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Bette Midler· The Pointer Sisters· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tobacco Road 4:07
- 2 Entrance 3:31
- 3 Hung Up 3:01
- 4 Where Have You Gone 2:40
- 5 Give It Everything You Got 4:32
- 6 Dying to Live 4:02
- 7 Keep Playin’ That Rock ’n’ Roll 3:44
- 8 Fly Away 3:00
- 9 You Were My Light 4:58
- 10 Save the Planet (live) 7:38
- 11 Rock & Roll, Hoochie Koo (live) 5:43
- 12 Free Ride Standout 3:08
- 13 Round & Round 4:00
- 14 Alta Mira 3:18
- 15 We All Had a Real Good Time 3:05
Disc 2
- 1 Frankenstein Standout 4:46
- 2 Some Kinda Animal 3:07
- 3 Someone Take My Heart Away 4:09
- 4 Easy Street 4:13
- 5 Animal 4:54
- 6 River’s Risin’ 3:20
- 7 Chainsaw 3:15
- 8 Good Shot 3:40
- 9 Hello Mellow Feelin’ 2:48
- 10 Keep On Burnin’ 4:14
- 11 Solar Strut 5:10
- 12 Rock & Roll Medley (live) 6:05
- 13 Stickin’ It Out 5:11
- 14 It’s Your Life to Live 5:30
- 15 Tomorrowland 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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