The Yardbirds: Keith Relf (vocals, harmonica); Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Chris Dreja (guitar); Paul Samwell-Smith (bass); Jim McCarty (drums).
Producer: Giorgio Gomelsky.
Compilation producers: Bill Inglot, Gary Stewart.
Recorded from March 1964 to February 1966. Includes liner notes by Parke Puterbaugh.
1987's GREATEST HITS, VOLUME 1 (1964-1966) is highly recommended for those just discovering these legendary British blues rockers. The collection focuses primarily on the group's Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck eras and includes all of the Yardbirds' hits and noteworthy tracks. Highlights include the band's biggest U.S. hit, "For Your Love," as well as "Shapes of Things," "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl," "I'm a Man," "Train Kept A-Rollin'," and "I Ain't Got You." If you're a fan of '60s-era Rolling Stones and/or early Led Zeppelin, GREATEST HITS, VOLUME 1 (1964-1966) should be right up your alley.