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Released 10 years ago this June

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • vibrant energy for road trips
  • for lively gatherings
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • cathartic sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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.

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 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 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