| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "Man On The Silver Mountain" 02. "Catch The Rainbow" 03. "Starstruck" 04. "Stargazer" 05. "Kill The King" 06. "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" 07. "Gates Of Babylon" 08. "Since You Been Gone" 09. "All Night Long" 10. "I Surrender" 11. "Can't Happen Here" 12. "Jealous Lover" 13. "Stone Cold" 14. "Power" 15. "Can't Let You Go" 16. "Street Of Dreams"
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 | | Extra-Infos: |
-remastered- |
| | Description: | The Best Of Rainbow by Rainbow, released 25 May 2000, includes the following tracks: "Catch The Rainbow", "Stargazer", "Long Live Rock'n Roll", "Since You Been Gone" and more.
This version of The Best Of Rainbow comes as a 1xCD. - -REMASTERED-16 remastered tracks on one CD. Tracks include: Man on the Silver, Catch the Rainbow, Since You Been Gone, Street of Dreams.Compilation comes with a fold-out poster-style booklet, including an essay and the band's family tree "Rainbow - Roots And Branches".
Tracks 1/2 recorded between the 20th of February and the 14th of March 1975 at Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany.
Tracks 3/4 recorded at Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany sometime in February 1976.
Tracks 5/6/7 recorded at Le Chateau, Paris, France, March/May/December 1977.
Tracks 8/9 recorded at Le Chateau, Paris, France, with the Maison Rouge Mobile Studio, January/February 1979.
Tracks 10/11 recorded and mixed at Sweet Silent Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 1980 and
Track 12 recorded in the US, April 1981.
Tracks 13/14 recorded at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Canada, November 1981.
Tracks 15/16 recorded and mixed at Sweet Silence Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark, May/June 1983.
Tracks 1 and 2 from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow (1975)
Tracks 3 and 4 from Rainbow Rising (1976)
Tracks 5 to 7 from Long Live Rock 'N' Roll (1978)
Tracks 8 and 9 from Down To Earth (1979)
Tracks 10 and 11 from Difficult To Cure (1981)
Track 12 from b-side of Can't Happen Here (1981)
Tracks 13 and 14 from Straight Between The Eyes (1982)
Tracks 15 and 16 from Bent Out Of Shape (1983)
Also on release:
537 687 2 00"Best Of Rainbow" on CD brings together a powerful selection of the band's most iconic hard rock and melodic metal tracks, offering both long-time fans and new listeners a compact overview of Rainbow's most influential era. With soaring vocals, virtuosic guitar work and anthemic choruses, this compilation captures the band's evolution from their early, heavier sound to more melodic, radio-friendly hits. The CD format ensures warm, dynamic sound and convenient handling for everyday listening, whether at home, in the car, or on the go. Thoughtfully sequenced, the tracks flow seamlessly into each other, making this release a perfect introduction to Rainbow's catalogue and a must-have summary for collectors who want the essence of the band on a single disc.
Rainbow, founded by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore after his departure from Deep Purple, quickly became one of the defining forces in classic hard rock. Known for their combination of powerful riffs, neoclassical guitar solos, and memorable melodies, Rainbow helped shape the sound of late-70s and early-80s rock and metal. Across their various line-ups, the band worked with some of the genre's most distinctive vocalists and musicians, contributing to a legacy that continues to influence guitar-driven rock bands worldwide. Their best-of collections underline how many songs from their discography have become staples for rock fans across generations.
Polydor, the label behind this release, is one of the most established names in the recording industry and has been associated with numerous internationally successful artists and classic albums over many decades. Known for high production standards, solid catalogue management and wide distribution, Polydor stands for reliability and musical heritage. Their experience in handling rock repertoire ensures that "Best Of Rainbow" benefits from careful compilation, mastering and presentation, appealing both to audiophiles and casual listeners who want an accessible yet high-quality overview of Rainbow's work. | | | Producer: |
Martin Birch, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Ronnie James Dio |
| | No. of tracks: |
16 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
5376872 |
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