Jeff Beck's stunning debut album captures the essence of the guitar
They developed an innovative sound that combined blues, psychedelic, and folk elements, and songs like "Shapes of Things" and "Beck's Bolero" had a major influence on later hard rock and heavy metal bands.
The album spans a wide range of genres, from blues classics like "You Shook Me" and "I Ain't Superstitious" to folk songs like "Morning Dew," and even instrumental tracks like "Beck's Bolero." "Shapes of Things" in particular is considered a pioneering example of psychedelic rock, notable for its innovative guitar riffs. The album also features a stellar lineup of guest musicians, including future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page (12-string guitar), John Paul Jones (bass, organ), and Keith Moon (drums), whose performances have garnered significant attention.
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18 TRACKS:
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1)
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Shapes Of Things
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2)
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Let Me Love You
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3)
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Morning Dew
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You Shook Me
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5)
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Ol' Man River
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Greensleeves
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Rock My Plimsoul
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8)
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Beck's Bolero
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9)
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Blues De Luxe
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I Ain't Superstitious
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11)
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I've Been Drinking (Stereo Mix)
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12)
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You Shook Me (Take 1)
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13)
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Rock My Plimsoul (Stereo Mix)
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14)
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(Beck's) Bolero (Mono Single Version With Backwards Guitar)
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15)
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Blues De Luxe (Take 1)
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16)
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Tallyman
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17)
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Love Is Blue
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18)
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Hi Ho Silver Lining (Stereo Mix)
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Bagpipes - Unknown Artist
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Backing Vocals - Madeline Bell (11)
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Vocals - Rod Stewart
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Electric Guitar, Steel Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass - Jeff Beck
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Bass, Strings [Arrangement] - John Paul Jones (8,14,18)
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Organ - John Paul Jones (4,5,12)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Mike Stone
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Engineer - Ken Scott
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Electric Guitar [12-string] - Jimmy Page (8,14)
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Producer - Mickie Most
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Piano - Nicky Hopkins (3,4,8,9,11,14,15)
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Drums - Aynsley Dunbar (13,16)
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Drum - Keith Moon (8,14)
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Timpani - Keith Moon (5)
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Remastered By, Mixed By - Peter Mew
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Bass - Ron Wood
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Drums - Clem Cattini (18)
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Backing Vocals - John Carter (2) (16)
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Drums - Mick Waller
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Research, Compiled By - Tim Chacksfield
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Backing Vocals - Ken Lewis (3) (16)
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Design [Re-issue] - Hugh Gilmour
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Sleeve Notes - Charles Shaar Murray
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Photography By - Baron Wolman
