O.C. Smith
The Very Best Of

Description

O.C. Smith was one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the late 1960s pop and soul scene, blending warm baritone charm with an easy, deeply emotive delivery. This CD brings together a generous sweep of his best-loved recordings, including his signature hit ‘Little Green Apples’ — a Grammy-winning song that became one of the defining soft-soul moments of 1968 — alongside ‘Daddy’s Little Man’ and the quietly affecting ‘Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife’. The collection also spans country-tinged pop (‘The Son Of Hickory Holler’s Tramp’), soulful balladry, and later material, painting a full picture of Smith’s range and commercial appeal. An essential disc for fans of classic late-60s and 70s American pop and soul…

1. i’m Your Man
2. That’s Life
3. Beyond The Next Hill
4. The Seasons
5. The Son Of Hickory Holler’s Tramp
6. Main Street Mission
7. Little Green Apples
8. Isn’t It Lonely Together
9. Honey (I Miss You)
10. Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife
11. Daddy’s Little Man
12. Me And You
13. Moody
14. Primrose Lane
15. Baby I Need Your Loving
16. Downtown U.S.A.
17. I’ve Been There
18. Help Me Make It Through The Night
19. Suddenly, It’s All Tomorrow
20. Don’t Misunderstand
21. La La Peace Song
22. Together
23. Simple Life