The Essential Boz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs · 2013
155 min · 32 tracks · soul
A smooth blend of rock and soul, showcasing heartfelt vocals and intricate melodies across a diverse array of tracks.
Why this album works
'The Essential Boz Scaggs' serves as a comprehensive anthology that showcases Scaggs' substantial impact on the rock and soul genres. It features timeless hits like 'Lowdown' and 'Lido Shuffle,' both of which have left an indelible mark on American music charts and continue to resonate with audiences today.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for deep listening heartfelt vocals for emotional connection dynamic journey with peaks
- Context
- By the time 'The Essential Boz Scaggs' was released in 2013, Scaggs had already established himself as a prominent figure in music since his debut in the late 1960s. This compilation captures key moments from his career, focusing on his evolution from a bluesy rock artist to a soulful crooner, highlighting his most significant works over four decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Christina Aguilera· Elvis Presley· Cher· Nancy Sinatra· Cyndi Lauper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I'll Be Long Gone 4:03
- 2 Loan Me a Dime Standout 13:04
- 3 Runnin' Blue 3:58
- 4 We Were Always Sweethearts 3:30
- 5 Painted Bells 4:02
- 6 Near You 5:00
- 7 Dinah Flo 3:05
- 8 Might Have to Cry 4:05
- 9 You Make It So Hard (To Say No) 3:33
- 10 Slow Dancer 3:15
- 11 What Can I Say 3:01
- 12 It's Over 2:51
- 13 Harbor Lights 5:58
- 14 Lowdown Standout 5:18
- 15 Lido Shuffle Standout 3:43
- 16 We're All Alone 4:13
- 17 Hard Times 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 JoJo 5:54
- 2 Isn't It Time 4:55
- 3 Simone 5:10
- 4 Breakdown Dead Ahead 4:36
- 5 Miss Sun 5:32
- 6 Look What You've Done to Me 5:19
- 7 Heart of Mine 4:13
- 8 Some Change 6:12
- 9 Sierra 5:22
- 10 As the Years Go Passing By 4:45
- 11 It All Went Down the Drain 5:34
- 12 Miss Riddle 6:28
- 13 I Just Go 4:49
- 14 Thanks to You 6:01
- 15 Gone Baby Gone 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.