Original Golden Greats

Brinsley Schwarz

Original Golden Greats

RELEASED: March 01, 1974
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Shining Brightly 3:30 2. Country Girl 3:07 3. Starship 2:35 4. Funk Angel 4:16 5. Nightingale 3:00 6. Ju Ju Man 3:30 7. Happy Doing What We’re Doing 4:34 8. Surrender to the Rhythm 3:18 9. Don’t Lose Your Grip on Love 4:15 10. Hypocrite 2:57 11. (It’s Gonna Be a) Bring Down 2:50 12. Run Rudolph Run (live) 3:20
Historical Archive
Original Golden Greats is a compilation album that showcases the best tracks from Brinsley Schwarz, a band known for its contributions to the pub rock movement in the UK during the early 1970s. The album features a mix of rock and country influences, highlighting the band's melodic sensibilities and songwriting prowess. Its legacy lies in its representation of a transitional period in British rock music, bridging the gap between the more polished sounds of mainstream rock and the raw energy of punk that was emerging at the time.