The Best of the Proclaimers by The Proclaimers - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

Since the Scottish Reid brothers' existing catalog consisted of four good but spotty albums as of this compilation's release in 2002, The Best of the Proclaimers is not only a near-perfect summary of their most significant songs, but is the only purchase any but die-hard fans will need. The 20-track collection runs 70 minutes and not only includes music from all of their albums, but additionally three new tunes recorded expressly for this release. Given that the brothers' style didn't alter substantially over the course of the 14-year span covered here, the non-chronological presentation works to the advantage of the listener. Of the new tunes, a cover of Frankie Miller's obscure "The Doodle Song" hits the mark in a rearranged version; "Ghost of Love" sounds like a great, lost Everly Brothers' ballad; and "Lady Luck" is a mid-tempo pop song that brings out their most soulful side. "I'm Going to Be (500 Miles)" was the duo's only big hit, yet the disc is valuable because it unearths excellent tracks that had been hidden on their uneven albums. In particular, "The Light" and "What Makes You Cry" from the underheard Hit the Highway release are well worth consideration for those who enjoy the Proclaimers' stomping folk-pop sound. Their version of Roger Miller's "King of the Road" is also a nifty and surprising addition. The sound is excellent, and the sequencing is well thought out, which results in a superb representation of the band, as well as a near faultless compilation. It makes the rest of their catalog necessary for completists only. [In 2007, an accompanying DVD called Best of 1987-2002 was issued.]
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo

1. Letter from America

by The Proclaimers

12-string Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bongos: Craig Reid; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Danton Supple
Matte Howe; Production
Engineer: Phil Bodger; Production
Mixing Engineer: Phil Bodger; Production
Maracas Percussion: Craig Reid; Other
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Tambourine: Craig Reid; Performer
Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Composer: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Composer
Producer: John Williams; Production

2. There's A Touch

by The Proclaimers

Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Arranger: Chris Kimsey; Composer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Engineer: Chris Kimsey; Production
Mixing: Chris Kimsey; Production
Producer: Chris Kimsey; Production

3. Let's Get Married

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Engineer: Pete Wingfield
Geoff Pesche
Barry Hammond; Production
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Mixing Engineer: Pete Wingfield; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Dave Mattacks
Kevin Wilkinson; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Bobby Valentino; Performer
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche; Production
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

4. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Jerry Donahue
Charlie Reid; Performer
Background Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Paul Robinson; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Shaw; Performer
Harmonium: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Lead Vocals: Craig Reid; Performer
Engineer: Barry Hammond; Production
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Organ: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Percussion: Craig Reid; Performer
Piano: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Steel Guitar: Gerry Hogan; Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

5. The Doodle Song

by The Proclaimers

Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Composer: F Miller; Composer

6. I'm on My Way

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Jerry Donahue
Charlie Reid; Performer
Background Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Paul Robinson; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Shaw; Performer
Harmonium: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Lead Vocals: Craig Reid; Performer
Engineer: Barry Hammond; Production
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Organ: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Percussion: Craig Reid; Performer
Piano: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Steel Guitar: Gerry Hogan; Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

7. King of the Road

by The Proclaimers

Background Vocals: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Paul Robinson
Dave Mattacks; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Shaw; Performer
Harmonium: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Lead Vocals: Craig Reid; Performer
Engineer: Barry Hammond; Production
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Pete Wingfield; Production
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid
Jerry Donahue; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Organ: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Percussion: Craig Reid; Performer
Piano: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Steel Guitar: Gerry Hogan; Performer
Composer: Roger Miller; Composer
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production
Vocals: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Performer

8. Ghost Of Love

by The Proclaimers

Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer

9. Throw the 'R' Away

by The Proclaimers

12-string Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bongos: Craig Reid; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Danton Supple
Matte Howe; Production
Engineer: Phil Bodger; Production
Mixing Engineer: Phil Bodger; Production
Maracas Percussion: Craig Reid; Other
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Tambourine: Craig Reid; Performer
Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Composer: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Composer
Producer: John Williams; Production

10. What Makes You Cry

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Engineer: Pete Wingfield
Geoff Pesche
Barry Hammond; Production
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Mixing Engineer: Pete Wingfield; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Dave Mattacks
Kevin Wilkinson; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Bobby Valentino; Performer
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche; Production
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

11. Sunshine on Leith

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Jerry Donahue
Charlie Reid; Performer
Background Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Dave Mattacks; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Shaw; Performer
Harmonium: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Lead Vocals: Craig Reid; Performer
Engineer: Barry Hammond; Production
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Organ: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Percussion: Craig Reid; Performer
Piano: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Steel Guitar: Gerry Hogan; Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

12. When You're In Love

by The Proclaimers

Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Arranger: Chris Kimsey; Composer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Engineer: Chris Kimsey; Production
Mixing: Chris Kimsey; Production
Producer: Chris Kimsey; Production

13. Cap in Hand

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Jerry Donahue
Charlie Reid; Performer
Background Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Dave Mattacks; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Shaw; Performer
Harmonium: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Lead Vocals: Craig Reid; Performer
Engineer: Barry Hammond; Production
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Organ: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Percussion: Craig Reid; Performer
Piano: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Steel Guitar: Gerry Hogan; Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

14. I Want to Be a Christian

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Engineer: Pete Wingfield
Geoff Pesche
Barry Hammond; Production
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Mixing Engineer: Pete Wingfield; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Dave Mattacks
Kevin Wilkinson; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Bobby Valentino; Performer
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Composer: Sullivan Pugh; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche; Production
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

15. Act Of Rememberance

by The Proclaimers

Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Arranger: Chris Kimsey; Composer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Engineer: Chris Kimsey; Production
Mixing: Chris Kimsey; Production
Producer: Chris Kimsey; Production

16. Lady Luck

by The Proclaimers

Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer

17. Make My Heart Fly

by The Proclaimers

12-string Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bongos: Craig Reid; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Danton Supple
Matte Howe; Production
Engineer: Phil Bodger; Production
Mixing Engineer: Phil Bodger; Production
Maracas Percussion: Craig Reid; Other
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Tambourine: Craig Reid; Performer
Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Composer: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Composer
Producer: John Williams; Production

18. The Light

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Engineer: Pete Wingfield
Geoff Pesche
Barry Hammond; Production
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Mixing Engineer: Pete Wingfield; Production
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Dave Mattacks
Kevin Wilkinson; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Bobby Valentino; Performer
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche; Production
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

19. The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues

by The Proclaimers

12-string Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Charlie Reid; Performer
Bongos: Craig Reid; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Danton Supple
Matte Howe; Production
Engineer: Phil Bodger; Production
Mixing Engineer: Phil Bodger; Production
Maracas Percussion: Craig Reid; Other
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Tambourine: Craig Reid; Performer
Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Composer: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Composer
Producer: John Williams; Production

20. Oh Jean

by The Proclaimers

Acoustic Guitar: Jerry Donahue
Charlie Reid; Performer
Background Vocals: Craig Reid
Charlie Reid; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Bass Guitar: Phil Cranham; Performer
Drums: Paul Robinson
Dave Mattacks; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jerry Donahue; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Shaw; Performer
Harmonium: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Lead Vocals: Craig Reid; Performer
Engineer: Barry Hammond; Production
Mandolin: Stuart Nisbet; Performer
Organ: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Primary Artist: The Proclaimers; Main Performer
Percussion: Craig Reid; Performer
Piano: Pete Wingfield; Performer
Steel Guitar: Gerry Hogan; Performer
Composer: Charlie Reid
Craig Reid; Composer
Producer: Pete Wingfield; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 10 minutes and 19 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 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

18/20 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, College Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 17, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724353868253