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George Thorogood And The Destroyers – Better Than The Rest (used)
George Thorogood And The Destroyers – Better Than The Rest (used)
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George Thorogood And The Destroyers – Better Than The Rest
"Better Than the Rest" is an album by
George Thorogood & The Destroyers, but it has a unique history within their discography.
Details about "Better Than the Rest":
- Recorded in 1974, Released in 1979: The album features songs recorded by George Thorogood and his band in 1974, before a record contract was signed.
- MCA Records Release: MCA Records released the album in September 1979, after the band's success with their first two Rounder Records albums, "George Thorogood and the Destroyers" and "Move It On Over".
- Pre-Contract Material: It features early recordings, showcasing their blues rock sound.
- Includes Covers and Originals: The album includes cover versions of songs by artists such as Chuck Berry ("Nadine"), Howlin' Wolf ("Howlin' for My Baby"), and John Lee Hooker ("Huckle Up Baby"), as well as original songs.
- Chart Performance: "Better Than the Rest" peaked at No. 78 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.
- Tracklist: The album features 10 tracks, including "In the Night Time", "I'm Ready", and "Goodbye Baby".
In summary, "Better Than the Rest" is a historical album in George Thorogood & The Destroyers' career, representing their early recordings. It was released later in 1979 by MCA Records after they had established themselves with Rounder Records.
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