The Best Of Joan C. Baez by Joan Baez - Uhune

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A&M's 1977 collection The Best of Joan Baez doesn't chronicle her most influential work, but that doesn't mean it's not without merit. Far from it, actually. This is a concise recapping of her poppier recordings for A&M, which include such classic Baez moments as her original "Diamonds and Rust" and a definitive reading of Robbie Robertson's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." The rest of the album splits the difference between covers (including Stevie Wonder's lovely "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" and Dylan's "Simple Twist of Fate") and originals, providing an entertaining, enlightening encapsulation of her '70s recordings.
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1. Diamonds And Rust

Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: Joan Baez; Composer
Lyricist: Joan Baez; Composer
Executive Producer: Bernard Gelb; Production
Producer: Bernard Gelb
Joan Baez
David Kershenbaum; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joan Baez; Other

2. Forever Young

Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: Bob Dylan; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Dylan; Composer
Executive Producer: Bernard Gelb; Production
Producer: Bernard Gelb
David Kershenbaum; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bob Dylan; Other

3. Prison Trilogy (Billy Rose)

Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: Joan Baez; Composer
Lyricist: Joan Baez; Composer
Producer: Joan Baez
Norbert Putnam; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joan Baez; Other

4. Simple Twist Of Fate

Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: Bob Dylan; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Dylan; Composer
Executive Producer: Bernard Gelb; Production
Producer: Bernard Gelb
Joan Baez
David Kershenbaum; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bob Dylan; Other

5. Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer

Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: Syreeta Wright
Stevie Wonder; Composer
Lyricist: Syreeta Wright
Stevie Wonder; Composer
Executive Producer: Bernard Gelb; Production
Producer: Bernard Gelb
Joan Baez
David Kershenbaum; Production
Composer Lyricist: Syreeta Wright
Stevie Wonder; Other

6. Love Song To A Stranger

Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: Joan Baez; Composer
Lyricist: Joan Baez; Composer
Producer: Joan Baez
Norbert Putnam; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joan Baez; Other

7. Please Come To Boston

Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: Dave Loggins; Composer
Lyricist: Dave Loggins; Composer
Executive Producer: Bernard Gelb; Production
Producer: Bernard Gelb
David Kershenbaum; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dave Loggins; Other

8. Children And All That Jazz

Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: Joan Baez; Composer
Lyricist: Joan Baez; Composer
Executive Producer: Bernard Gelb; Production
Producer: Bernard Gelb
Joan Baez
David Kershenbaum; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joan Baez; Other

9. Sweeter For Me

Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Composer: Joan Baez; Composer
Lyricist: Joan Baez; Composer
Executive Producer: Bernard Gelb; Production
Producer: Bernard Gelb
David Kershenbaum; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joan Baez; Other

10. Imagine

Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Guitar: Joan Baez; Performer
Performer: Joan Baez; Performer
Vocals: Joan Baez; Performer
Composer: John Lennon; Composer
Lyricist: John Lennon; Composer
Producer: Joan Baez
Norman Putnam; Production
Composer Lyricist: John Lennon; Other

11. Gracias A La Vida (Here's To Life)

Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Arranger: Joan Baez; Composer
Composer: Violeta Parra; Composer
Lyricist: Violeta Parra; Composer
Producer: Joan Baez
Henry Lewy; Production
Composer Lyricist: Violeta Parra; Other

12. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

Primary Artist: Joan Baez; Main Performer
Composer: Robbie Robertson; Composer
Lyricist: Robbie Robertson; Composer
Producer: Bernard Gelb
David Kershenbaum; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robbie Robertson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Folk, Folk-Rock, Folk Revival

Label

A&M

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)
Spanish (Spain)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1976

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602567822189