The Marshall Tucker Band

1. Take the Highway

2. Can't You See

3. Losing You

4. Hillbilly Band

5. See You Later, I'm Gone

6. Ramblin'

7. My Jesus Told Me So

8. AB's Song

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Average customer rating: a good starting place. I second Mike S. Even thought "This Ole Cowbay" was left out...still a 5 Star After see them in concert Great Listening

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Tracks:

1. Take The Highway
2. Cant You See
3. 24 Hours At A Time
4. Fire On The Mountain
5. Too Stubborn
6. A New Life
7. Long Hard Ride
8. Everybody Needs Somebody
9. In My Own Way
10. Where A Country Boy Belongs
11. Heard It In A Love Song
12. Ill Be Loving You
13. Searchin For A Rainbow
14. Windy City Blues
15. I Should Have Never Started Lovin You

Tracks:

1. Running Like The Wind
2. Cattle Drive
3. Last Of The Singing Cowboys
4. Foolish Dreaming
5. Ride In Peace
6. Silverado
7. Good Ole Hurtin Song
8. Anyway The Wind Blows Rider
9. Going Down The Road Feeling Bad
10. Stay In The Country
11. Driving You Out Of My Mind
12. If That Isnt Love
13. Face Down In The Blues
14. Time Dont Pass By Here
15. Ramblin
16. Texas On My Mind
17. Ride Of Your Life
18. Enhanced content: Fire On The Mountain (bonus live video clip)

Amazon.com

There have been plenty of attempts to anthologize this venerable Southern band's extensive catalog, but this is the first one to get it right. Spreading 32 tracks from just over 30 years of albums across two discs, the immaculately sequenced compilation plays like a well-conceived piece. From the flute-dominated "Take the Highway," the opening cut of their 1973 debut, the Marshall Tucker Band avoided the typical Southern-boogie-rockin'-guitar path later epitomized by their more rowdy brethren the Outlaws, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Molly Hatchet. Rather, Tucker presented a more laid-back, country-based approach, highlighted by the jazzy playing of woodwind player Jerry Eubanks and drummer Paul Riddle.

Although the Capricorn/Warner Bros. decade that ended in 1983 accounts for the bulk of these selections, the last half of the second disc presents a revamped lineup led by sole original member/lead singer Doug Gray, continuing the musical legacy with remarkably engaging results. The 24-page booklet featuring a detailed history, a live CD-ROM track, and crisply remastered sound further enhance the experience that finally bestows upon this underrated band the comprehensive, classy, and long-overdue retrospective it deserves. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

The first collection to feature hits from their entire career!

Along with Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band is the definitive Southern rock band. Over their storied career, they've seamlessly blended rock, country, jazz, pop, blues and soul into a beguiling blend of the best music that The South — and America — has to offer. The 2-disc Anthology is the first collection to pull together the highlights from their 30-year career.

It contains not only their biggest hits—"Fire On The Mountain," "Heard It In A Love Song," "Last Of The Singing Cowboys," "Can't You See," "Take The Highway"—but also such fan favorites as "Where A Country Boy Belongs," "I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You," and "Cattle Drive." Since MTB's on-stage prowess is legendary, a live video clip has been included as a bonus.

Customer Reviews:

a good starting place........2007-07-04

this compilation is the perfect starting point for someone new to marshall tucker. and it's a little more poignant given george mccorkle's death on 6/29/07 from cancer. this was the best band america ever produced. they were THAT good!

I second Mike S........2007-06-03

To leave off "this ole cowboy" is inexcusable, or a gross mistake. Listen to that song, and you'll agree.

Even thought "This Ole Cowbay" was left out...still a 5 Star.......2007-05-27

Yes it is unfortunate that "This Ole Cowboy" was left off the greatest hits CD...but we, as consumers do not know why. Perhaps the holder of the publishing rights "sold" their interest in the song thinking that "This Ole Cowboy" would just fade away. Music, unfortunately, is a business...with fat men smoking fat cigars making fat money. Choices are made that we simply cannot understand. The best we can do is be thankful for what we have in so much beautiful music...there, I feel better.

After see them in concert.......2007-05-13

A good CD that I brought after seeing them in concert. If you like flutes I would suggest buying this CD.

Great Listening.......2007-05-13

I have it and I recommend this CD to anyone who even remotely likes Marshall Tucker. I had no idea of the versatality of this band.

Average customer rating: A Step Down, But Still Quite Good A NICE CD

The Next Adventure The Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lost Highway 5th Gear Live At XM Satellite Radio/ The Deluxe Edition Big Dog Daddy Live From Iraq ASIN: B000Q66I2C Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

1. The Guitar Playing Man
2. Come Runnin' Like A Friend
3. Travelin' Man
4. I Love You That Way
5. Cold Steel
6. Why Am I Crying
7. Down This Road Before II
8. A Sad Cowboy Song
9. Crossroad
10. Jesus Never Had A Motorcycle

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While the Allman Brothers Band garnered the majority of attention during their four-decade careers, their contemporaries in Southern rock the Marshall Tucker Band have been more quietly, but just as consistently, making quality music. Only vocalist Doug Gray remains from the original sextet, yet the group's sound hasn't changed substantially, as their breezy mix of jazz, blues, and country doesn't need updating to remain fresh. Their unlikely emphasis on flute defined a style that was lighter and less boogie-oriented than most of the harder-driving acts of their era. Perhaps not surprisingly, age has mellowed them even further, and this album's one rocker, "Travelin' Man," seems forced next to the warm melodic roots and country twang that otherwise dominate. Gray's graying vocals have lost a bit of steam, but the band sounds terrific, and most of the songs glow like burnished gold. The somewhat clichéd topics of music, cowboys, horses, and the road appear, but when the elements mesh, as on "Cold Steel," "The Guitar Playing Man," and "Crossroad," favorable comparisons can be made with some of the band's finest. Coming this late in the Marshall Tucker Band's career, that's an unlikely and impressive feat. --Hal Horowitz

Customer Reviews:

A Step Down, But Still Quite Good.......2007-06-29

THE NEXT ADVENTURE is a step down from Marshall Tucker's outstanding last CD, BEYOND THE HORIZON, but it still has four great songs on it. Unfortunately, the first good song doesn't come until the fifth song, "Cold Steel", so this CD gets four stars instead of five. In other words, unlike BEYOND THE HORIZON, this CD probably won't appeal to the casual MTB fan; it's more for the dedicated Tucker follower who totally agrees with leader Doug Gray's advocacies of sanctions against Indonesia in retaliation for that country's trumped-up 2005 drug-smuggling conviction of a young Australian tourist, increased funding for law enforcement, and capital punishment or life without parole for kidnappers. If you disagree with Gray and guitarist/singer Chris Hicks on ANY of these issues, you might want to stick with the 70s/early 80s reissues (except TUCKERIZED), LIVE ON LONG ISLAND 4-18-80, and BEYOND THE HORIZON.

A NICE CD.......2007-06-19

MTB latest is a refreshing, breezy musical journey. its been a long 30+yrs for the band and as with all bands--suffered tragic losses etc. MTB has struck paydirt with 10 passionate songs that spin cowboys and the west. DOUG GRAY is still the keeper of the stable and his voice is tired but true. there are 3 songs from GEORGE MCCORKLE and one from TOY CALDWELL and both need no introduction. highlights are: A SAD COWBOY SONG and I LOVE YOU THAT WAY-thrown in a couple well to do rockers and you have a great lazy day lemonade song parade. with each listen I like it just a little more. its not the 70's but this is a good reflection of past experiences. good one boys.

Average customer rating: The Bottom Line... GREAT Album GREAT DEBUT ALBUM FROM THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND. the first 3 cuts tell it all! Phenomenal

The Marshall Tucker Band The Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Searchin' For A Rainbow A New Life Where We All Belong Carolina Dreams Long Hard Ride ASIN: B0000E1WNI Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

1. Take The Highway
2. Can't You See
3. Losing You
4. Hillbilly Band
5. See You Later, I'm Gone
6. Ramblin'
7. My Jesus Told Me So
8. AB's Song
9. Every Day I Have The Blues (Live)

Album Description

The Marshall Tucker Band, acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of the Southern rock movement, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an ongoing catalog restoration and release program. One of the first releases is their eponymous 1973 TMTB debut. It comes augmented with a live bonus track from the band's early days on the road and has been remastered from the original analog tapes produced by Paul Hornsby.

The Marshall Tucker Band was originally released by Capricorn Records in March of 1973 (Billboard #29). The album included "Can't You See," a song considered the band's "anthem."

"The buying public never really cared whether we were country or rock and roll" says founding member Doug Gray. "They called us a Southern rock band, but we have always played everything from country to blues and all things in-between."

Customer Reviews:

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

All the finest ingredients of rock, country, blues, and jazz blended into a down-home gumbo as only The (original) Marshall Tucker Band could do it! The remastered series sounds superb audibly, and the packaging is beautifully restored- complete with historic photos and interesting liner notes. The Marshall Tucker Band remastered recordings of the original band- "Self Titled" through "Tenth"- are well worth the investment.

GREAT Album.......2007-03-28

It was great on vinyl on initial release and it's a pleasure to have it back in my collection. "Take the Highway" and "Can't you see" are absolute classics. I heard "Can't you see" on Sirius the other day and immediately remembered to look for the CD. The live bonus track on the CD, "Everyday I have the blues" cements what a great band they were. If you loved early Allman Brothers you must add this to your collection.

GREAT DEBUT ALBUM FROM THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND........2007-03-09

I will be writing a review on the legendary self-titled debut album entitled "THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND" by one of Rock's greatest Southern Rock bands ever. I give you one of Spartanburg, South Carolina's many pride and joy's, the one and only, THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND. "THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND" was originally released in 1973 on Vinyl/LP and 8-Track on the AJK Music label in association with M.T. Industries Inc. which is manufactured and distributed by K-tel Entertainment Inc. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for being one of the original pioneers to found and create Southern Rock music. This legendary band would join the ranks of such fellow legendary artists as THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND and LYNYRD SKYNYRD in combining a rare mixture of Country music and Rock n' Roll to create a rare special blend Southern Rock sound that would forever change the sound of Rock n' Roll forever. However, THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND would try to add the flute sound like the legendary band JETHRO TULL and try to combine it with the Southern Rock sound to give it a more rich and raw sound not heard before. Several bands including THE ROLLING STONES would play this rare sound and revolutionize the Southern Rock sound to its fullest potential. When original lead vocalist and frontman Doug Gray met up and joined forces with original members Toy Caldwell on lead guitar, the late great Tommy Caldwell on bass, Paul Riddle on drums, George McCorkle on rhythm guitar and Jerry Eubanks on flute and keyboards, THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND would be born and would help in playing the Southern Rock music sound that would forever raise the south and make the south proud. In my opinion, "THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND" is a true testament of six talented individuals and a fine fitting tribute to a great legendary band that was indeed, ahead of their time.

Now it is time to let the music speak for itself and do all of the talking. This legendary album begins with the beautiful breathtaking Country Rocker "Take The Highway," the forever beautiful MARSHALL TUCKER trademark slow acoustic Country Rocker in its original long version, "Can't You See," the slow beautiful rugged Country Rocker "Losing You," the breathtaking fast paced Country Rocker "Hillbilly Band," the slow groundbreaking Country Rocker "See You Later, I'm Gone," the blistering action pacted fast paced sizzling Country Rocker "Ramblin'," the slow beautiful merciless Country Rocker "My Jesus Told Me So" and one minute fifteen second acoustic number "AB's Song." May I also add that Toy Caldwell kicks a*s on lead guitar and delivers some of the most devastating guitar licks and riffs in Rock n' Roll history. Doug Gray's blistering lead vocals are so emotional that he sizzles and takes the music to another level. Jerry Eubanks plays some of the most beautiful sounds out of his flute that I have ever heard.

Overall, this is one hell of an album worth seeking further into and checking out especially if you are a newcomer and a new beginner to the sound and music of THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND. However, there are greatest hits packages by this legendary band that you might want to research further into and purchase along with or besides this album. I do know for fact that the first greatest hits album that THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND released in 1978 did not include the full long length version of "Can't You See" which is my most favorite MARSHALL TUCKER song of all of their songs.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one MARSHALL TUCKER album that all devout music collector's would not want to be without.

In closing, following the success of the self-titled debut album "THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND" from 1973, THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND has enjoyed success and fame which has lasted to this very day. However, there has been changes in the band personnel through the years such as the current line-up comprising of lead singer and frontman Doug Gray, David Muse (Founding member of the legendary band FIREFALL.) on flute, saxophone and keyboards, Stuart Swanlund on slide guitar, Chris Hicks on guitar, Pat Elwood on bass and B.B. Borden on drums. Despite changing personnel in the band, the MARSHALL TUCKER trademark Southern Rock sound is still alive and intact. With this in mind, I know for fact that we have not seen or heard the last of THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND, this band just plain refuses to fade away. I guess that it is safe to say that THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND has forever left their mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten. So here's to you original members Doug, the late great Tommy, Toy, Paul, George and Jerry. Also the current members Doug, David, Stuart, B.B., Pat and Chris. Thanks for the memories. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," am I wrong? Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND RULES. R.I.P. TOMMY CALDWELL. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

the first 3 cuts tell it all!.......2006-04-25

This wondrous platter was burned through in college once a year. The first 3 cuts (side 1 of the "LP") was probably one of the most impressive album sides of a group's debut album...along with "side 2" of Steely Dan's "Can't Buy A Thrill", which came out the same year.

"Ramblin'" seems very out of place after all these years...but the instrumental break in the middle of "Losin' You" is priceless.

An underrated gem.

Phenomenal.......2006-02-09

The debut album from The Marshall Tucker Band is one of the greatest. This album brings out the sound that MTB does so well, from country, to rock, to blues, all rolled together into a southern sound. Doug Gray's vocals on "Take the Highway" are fantastic, Toy Caldwell's "Can't You See" remains a favorite, "Hillbilly Band" adds a bluegrass feel, "Ramblin" is full of energy, and the live "Everyday (I Have the Blues)", displaying how massively skilled Toy Caldwell was, is one of the greatest guitar songs I've ever heard. All in all, I highly recommend this album to every MTB fan along with fans of Southern Rock and Country rock.

Average customer rating: Great New Direction For The Marshall Tucker Band COUNTRY ROCK AT IT'S FINEST! My all time favorite album The Bottom Line... Searchin' For A Rainbow--Where We All Belong

Searchin' For A Rainbow The Marshall Tucker Band , and Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Carolina Dreams The Marshall Tucker Band Where We All Belong A New Life Long Hard Ride ASIN: B000139TGM Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

1. Fire On The Mountain
2. Searchin' For A Rainbow
3. Walkin' And Talkin'
4. Virginia
5. Bob Away My Blues
6. Keeps Me From All Wrong
7. Bound And Determined
8. Can't You See (Live)
9. It Takes Time (Live Bonus Track)

Album Description

Old West dreams meet Southern memories in the tracks of Searchin' for a Rainbow, The Marshall Tucker Band's fourth album. Released in 1975, this song collection found the group refining its multi-faceted sound into an appealing country-rock essence. Still present were the jazz and blues-based elements that had always made Marshall Tucker a distinctive unit. By dressing up their music in Western garb, the band found a way to reach a huge new audience—all it took was a little "Fire On The Mountain" to light the way. "We'd found a bit more direction on how to design songs for a record," says lead singer Doug Gray. "Our record company Capricorn had always said, `Try to give us something that would work on the radio.' We tried to do that, and at the same time please each other. We were known as a jamming band. This was the first time we really tried to give them Marshall Tucker's interpretation of what a hit song was." Helping to spur things on was "Fire On The Mountain," the lead track off Searchin' for a Rainbow. Released as a single in the fall of '75, the tune reached #38 on the pop charts. A vivid, Old West, lyric-storyline combined with bluegrass-tinged instrumental licks and an ear-grabbing chorus brought Marshall Tucker its first Top 40 hit.

Customer Reviews:

Great New Direction For The Marshall Tucker Band.......2007-07-14

SEARCHIN' FOR A RAINBOW features the Marshall Tucker Band going in a great new direction. The country, bluegrass, and Western swing elements that had always been there were moved to the fore this time around, and the band had its first hit single (#38) with the song "Fire On The Mountain", which uses the Gold Rush of the 1800s that was part of my high school Social Studies curriculum as a metaphor for how the music business chews up and spits out people. However, dig a little deeper, and the song is a parable about how self-indulgent behavior can kill you in the end, an interpretation that led to me hanging up pictures of pretty actresses as a deterrent to habits that might make me sick or injure me. That's hardly the only great song here, as the title track, "Virginia", and live versions of "Can't You See" and "It Takes Time" (the latter a bonus track), also stand out. There's more filler than usual, but this CD still gets five stars for effort and the great moments that do appear.

COUNTRY ROCK AT IT'S FINEST!.......2007-07-04

My musical tastes run to the eclectic- classical, Beatles/British Invasion, Johnny Cash (especially the Sun Records years), '60's and '70's classic rock, country and many other genres as well. I am not a huge fan of this band, in fact the only songs by them I've heard are on this album. I first listened to this album in a friend's dorm room at college. The whole record just works for me. I take it as a unit, and I really like listening to it. It's worked for me since 1975, and I'll probably keep listening to it 'til they put me under.

My all time favorite album.......2007-04-12

Yes I said album I wore our 3 LP's and I also have a new one in the wrapper. I also have the cd and it is on my computer and my Ipod as well. Not many days go by and probaly never a week goes by that I don't listen to this music. It is a part of me.

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

All the finest ingredients of rock, country, blues, and jazz blended into a down-home gumbo as only The (original) Marshall Tucker Band could do it! The remastered series sounds superb audibly, and the packaging is beautifully restored- complete with historic photos and interesting liner notes. The Marshall Tucker Band remastered recordings of the original band- "Self Titled" through "Tenth"- are well worth the investment.

Searchin' For A Rainbow--Where We All Belong.......2006-08-27

I've been an avid record album collector for over 30 years. I had about 400 original albums. However, last October, I was a victim of Hurricane Wilma in the Florida Keys and suffered major damage to my home. Two of the most precious possessions were lost to me; my personal and family photographs along with all my record albums. These are things I'll never be able to replace. I am grateful that no one was hurt and that I've been able to rebuild the damaged parts of my house.
I was around for the advent of Southern Rock and saw both The Marshall Tucker Band performing these two albums and The Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East as the second opening act, behind the Elvin Bishop Group, for Johnny Winter And. I'm just happy that I was able to replace these treasures with CDs. I'll always miss my vinyl, but am very glad that even though I won't have the sentiment of the original record albums, that I can still have the priviledge of enjoying the great music in what is now a much higher quality format.

Average customer rating: The Bottom Line... Oldie but a Goodie Tell It To The Devil MTB's Artistic Comeback Continues Commercial peak; artistic valley

Carolina Dreams The Marshall Tucker Band , and Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Searchin' For A Rainbow The Marshall Tucker Band Where We All Belong A New Life Long Hard Ride ASIN: B00020SHFS Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. Fly Like An Eagle
2. Heard It In A Love Song
3. I Should Have Never Started Lovin' You
4. Life In A Song
5. Desert Skies
6. Never Trust A Stranger
7. Tell It To The Devil
8. Silverado (Live Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

All the finest ingredients of rock, country, blues, and jazz blended into a down-home gumbo as only The (original) Marshall Tucker Band could do it! The remastered series sounds superb audibly, and the packaging is beautifully restored- complete with historic photos and interesting liner notes. The Marshall Tucker Band remastered recordings of the original band- "Self Titled" through "Tenth"- are well worth the investment.

Oldie but a Goodie.......2007-03-08

Just couldn't get the song "Heard It In A Love Song" out of my head so had to buy this.

The band excells in this album-my favorite is the flute player. I had the pleasure of hearing them live and they were rockin'.

Tell It To The Devil.......2006-10-14

This is such a great MTB album. They were a great band and this really highlights how good they were. Even though there are only 7 tracks (a bonus track not counted) they were all great. Not a very long album but most of their albums were like this so there is no difference. I like all the songs here. Fly Like An Eagle is one of my favorites. MTB rocks so go get this album.

MTB's Artistic Comeback Continues.......2005-04-19

The Marshall Tucker Band continue their artistic comeback (following the mediocre SEARCHIN' FOR A RAINBOW) with CAROLINA DREAMS. Most of the songs are great, and even with a few clunkers present, I would have no qualms about asking a pretty girl for a dance to this one, even if she wasn't part of the "in crowd." If you love the Allman Brothers Band, the Outlaws, or Lynyrd Skynyrd, you'll love this one.

Commercial peak; artistic valley.......2004-09-21

This appears to be such a great album, with its handsome cover and clever title. I bought the Marshall Tucker albums back in seventies on LP's and always thought that Caroline Dreams was one of the best, until I really listened to it. Carefully listening to this one, and comparing it to others, it is one of Marshall Tucker's weaker efforts.

Like most Marshall Tucker albums, the original album was fairly short at 37 minutes. This new release includes a bonus track, a 4 minute live version of Silverado, so this CD is 41 minutes long. When you have a CD that is that short, every track had better be great.

There are only two really great songs, Heard it in A Love Song and Never Trust a Stranger. Desert Skies and Fly Like an Eagle are merely just good songs. Tell It To the Devil and Life in a Song are only fair. The one long number, I Should Have Never Started Loving You, is repititious and just grates on too long. It would have been much better cut in half (and I love long songs).

It is good to see that the whole Marshall Tucker catalog is being remastered and re-issued. The first CD releases, the sound was flat. And then, they were completely unavailable for some time.

About a year or so ago, someone was selling all of Marshall Tucker's master tapes on ebay. They had the masters to all the studio recordings plus hundreds of hours of live material. But, they did not own the lisence to this material, so you couldn't produce to the material until you worked out a lisencing agreement.

The group's bassist, Tommy Caldwell, died in 1980. The group broke up in 1983, with the leader, Toy Caldwell, going off an doing a solo act for some time. He died in 1993. The lead singer, Doug Gray, created a whole new Marshall Tucker Band, that played country and gospel music. I did not like what I have heard from the new band.

Average customer rating: The Bottom Line... Where is it exactly that we all belong? Undiscovered gem! This is the Marshall Tucker Band's Best!!!! Another Great Marshall Tucker Album

Where We All Belong The Marshall Tucker Band , and Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Searchin' For A Rainbow The Marshall Tucker Band Carolina Dreams A New Life Long Hard Ride ASIN: B000139TGC Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

1. This Ol' Cowboy
2. Low Down Ways
3. In My Own Way
4. How Can I Slow Down
5. Where A Country Boy Belongs
6. Now She's Gone
7. Try One More Time
8. Ramblin' (Live)
9. 24 Hours At A Time (Live)
10. Everyday (I Have The Blues) (Live)
11. Take The Highway (Live)
12. See You Later, I'm Gone (Live Bonus Track)

Album Description

The Marshall Tucker Band arrived at a crossroads on its third album, Where We All Belong. With two successful LPs already under their belt, the Spartanburg, SC sextet was on the verge of even greater popularity. Marshall Tucker's eclectic brand of musical Americana had won them a fervent following as a touring act. Now—thanks to lead guitarist Toy Caldwell's knack for hook-laden songwriting—they were edging closer to breaking into Top 40 radio.

Where We All Belong gives a taste of both ends of the Marshall Tucker spectrum: the expansive jam band and the more tightly-focused recording act. Released in 1974 as a two-record LP, the album found the band refining its own distinctive brand of country-rock on the studio cuts.

Anticipating the mass appeal of cowboy culture a few years later, Toy and his band adopted a bit of a Wild West attitude in their music. For all the prominence of pedal steel guitar and down-home lyric imagery in its tracks, though, Where We All Belong was far more adventuresome than most mainstream country music of its time.

Balancing the well-honed studio cuts were the in-concert recordings that round out the album. The genre-spanning versatility and instrumental excellence of Marshall Tucker's membership is caught here in all its unfettered glory. As a live act, the band had the power to drive audiences delirious with their soaring jams, as these recordings demonstrate.

Customer Reviews:

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

All the finest ingredients of rock, country, blues, and jazz blended into a down-home gumbo as only The (original) Marshall Tucker Band could do it! The remastered series sounds superb audibly, and the packaging is beautifully restored- complete with historic photos and interesting liner notes. The Marshall Tucker Band remastered recordings of the original band- "Self Titled" through "Tenth"- are well worth the investment.

Where is it exactly that we all belong?.......2007-03-24

I just have to say the cover art is among the worst I've seen, and really cheesy. Who is the old guy in sandals supposed to be? and the back portrait of the band is pretty goofy too. I just had to get that off my chest.

Fortunately, the music contained within is better than one would expect from the awful cover art. The songs on the studio set aren't as strong as the ones on their debut, but they're all well-played. Toy Caldwell is truly an excellent guitar player. "This Ol Cowboy" is of course a wonderful song - perhaps my favorite of theirs - and definitely the best song on the album. "Low Down Ways", "In My Own Way," and "Try One More Time" are all highlights. But, as you can probably tell from the titles of the songs, they're all rather ordinary both musically and lyrically and don't really cover new ground.

I have to admit, I'm not really a fan of this kind of music. I don't like jam bands, and I don't like flutes either. However, the live set is very good, great versions of "Ramblin on My Mind", "24 Hours at a Time," amd "Take the Highway." However, as blazing as "24 Hours at a Time" is, with Charlie Daniels on fiddle, I really think it's too long and gets too far out there. And what's with the bass solo? That really ruins the song (thank god they didn't decide to do a drum solo). "Everyday I have the Blues" really takes a page out of the Allman Brothers book, especially during Toy's solo when the band comes in (sounds suspiciously like the Allman's version of "Stormy Monday"). Of course, MTB only sounds like the Allmans on this one track -a B.B. King song - because their material is much more country than the Allmans, who are more blues than anything.

Overall, then, this is a solid album, but it is hardly a masterpiece, and MTB seems to be covering old territory, though of course they do offer the whole cowboy thing, kind of new at the time. But the jam band stuff has already been done better by the Dead and the Allmans, tho Toy Caldwell's guitar playing rivals that of Jerry Garcia or Duane Allman. So, if you're into jam bands or Southern rock, you'll probably like this. I find it kind of boring, and not as good as their first album.

Undiscovered gem!.......2006-03-28

Even though I'd been listening to the band for 20 years plus, I'd never run across this album. I'm very glad I did! It fits right into the sound that I'd grown to expect after listening to "Searchin for a Rainbow" and "Long Hard Ride" about a million times. From "This Ol' Cowboy" to the live tracks at the end of the disk these tunes will get you where you want to be. Buy it.

This is the Marshall Tucker Band's Best!!!!.......2005-12-26

I love this CD. I have owned in on vinyl and CD. It has a great mixture of live and studio cuts on it. This has got to be Marshall Tucker's best!!! Among the finest songs on this CD are 24 Hours At A Time, This 'Ol Cowboy, and Take The Highway. Not long after this they were "discovered" and turned to a more pop/country/rock format. It was about that time I stopped buying their records. Don't miss this one if you are Southern-Rock fan!!!

Another Great Marshall Tucker Album.......2005-04-19

WHERE WE ALL BELONG is yet another great Marshall Tucker Band album. The studio portion features some great new songs, especially "How Can I Slow Down" and "Now She's Gone", while the live half includes MTB's answers to "Free Bird" or "Green Grass And High Tides", "24 Hours At A Time" and "Take The Highway." If you love the Allman Brothers Band, the Outlaws, or Lynyrd Skynyrd, you'll love this album.

Average customer rating: Disappointing To Say The Least The Bottom Line... I was originally at this show!!!!!!! Brings Back Memories The original band.

Live On Long Island 4-18-80 The Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live at the Fillmore East Torch The Marshall Tucker Band - Live From the Garden State 1981 Eat a Peach Freak 'N' Roll... Into the Fog ASIN: B000GRTQW0 Release Date: 2006-08-22

Tracks:

1. Running Like The Wind
2. Last Of The Singing Cowboy
3. It Takes Time
4. Cattle Drive
5. See You One More Time
6. Sing My Blues
7. Take The Highway
8. Heard It In A Love Song
9. Ramblin

Tracks:

1. Fire On The Mountain
2. In My Own Way
3. Desert Skies
4. 24 Hours At A Time
5. Cant You See
6. Searchin For A Rainbow
7. This Ol Cowboy

Album Description

The 2-CD set Live On Long Island 4-18-80 was recorded at Nassau Coliseum, the last stop on their 1980 tour, just days before bass player Tommy Caldwell died in a tragic car accident, making it the last performance featuring all of the original members of the Marshall Tucker Band.

On this historic recording, MTB delve into old favorites from their hit-heavy catalog, such as "Heard It In A Love Song," "Can't You See," and "Fire On The Mountain," making it a vital document of a powerful live act, and a must-have purchase for fans.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing To Say The Least.......2007-06-02

Being a long-time fan of the ORIGINAL (and ONLY) MTB, this recording (I believe done for a radio program) is not of good quality and the band is, well, not in good form. We have the Tucker Boys of later years when Doug Gray is mouthing & over-singing the songs. And, unfortunately the late, great Toy Caldwell plays guitar with little or no passion. His voice on Can't You See is also very hoarse. Trust me, the finest the band was recorded was in Milwaukeee in 1974, then the British recordings are pretty good as well, especially Blue Ridge Mountain Sky. This recording fails miserably compared to those. Stick with the earlier live recordings if you want to hear genuine "fire" from the band. These CDs were not worth it.

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

The Original Marshall Tucker Band captured in a quality live recording and wonderfully packaged with coinciding notes and photos... the last concert with original bassist/founding member Tommy Caldwell, no less, thus marking the end of an era.

This is an instant classic and a wonderful keepsake toward the memory of the Caldwell brothers and the original Marshall Tucker Band.

I was originally at this show!!!!!!!.......2007-02-17

This album is truly a must have and for all you Tucker fans it will remind you of the first time you saw them!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank God for these lost and found treasures!!!
Dr John

Brings Back Memories.......2007-01-10

I was a huge Tucker fan back in the 70's and 80's and this CD brings back some great memories of how great they were. Toy Caldwell (who passed away in 1993)was the driving force musically behind the band and his guitar work is in fine form on this disc. Anyone who was a fan should have this CD in their collection.

The original band. .......2007-01-10

Thank goodness that they had the tapes running to capture the original lineup just weeks before Tommy Caldwell's death in a car accident.
This release was a dream come true for me as I had seen them at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center a few times and they put on a good show.
I always knew that there must have been more "recent" live recordings out there, but wondered why they didn't make them available to the fans.

Average customer rating: The Bottom Line... MTB A New Life A New Life MTB Does It Again!!! Marshall Tucker Tops Its Debut The Second Time Out

A New Life The Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Marshall Tucker Band Searchin' For A Rainbow Where We All Belong Carolina Dreams Long Hard Ride ASIN: B0000E1WNL Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

1. A New Life
2. Southern Woman
3. Blue Ridge Mountain Sky
4. Too Stubborn
5. Another Cruel Love
6. You Ain't Foolin' Me
7. 24 Hours At A Time
8. Fly Eagle Fly
9. Another Cruel Love (Live)

Album Description

The Marshall Tucker Band, acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of the Southern rock movement, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an ongoing catalog restoration and release program. One of the first releases is their 1974 sophomore release, A New Life. It comes augmented with a live bonus track from the band's early days on the road and has been remastered from the original analog tapes produced by Paul Hornsby.

Eight months later their debut, after extensive touring with the Allman Brothers Band, MTB released their follow up A New Life (Billboard #37). The gold album included "24 Hours At A Time" and "Blue Ridge Mountain Sky" and firmly established the band as one of the leading lights in the field of Southern Rock. "The buying public never really cared whether we were country or rock and roll" says founding member Doug Gray. "They called us a Southern rock band, but we have always played everything from country to blues and all things in-between."

Customer Reviews:

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

All the finest ingredients of rock, country, blues, and jazz blended into a down-home gumbo as only The (original) Marshall Tucker Band could do it! The remastered series sounds superb audibly, and the packaging is beautifully restored- complete with historic photos and interesting liner notes. The Marshall Tucker Band remastered recordings of the original band- "Self Titled" through "Tenth"- are well worth the investment.

MTB A New Life.......2006-07-20

With a blend of southern blues and country music, The Marshall Tucker Band releases a second great album that doesn't seem to fair as well as their first album. This may be to the lack of more well known hits (except for 24 Hours at a Time). But for a true Marshall Tucker Band fan, this is an album that must be added to your collection. With Toy Caldwell's Blue Ridge Mountain Sky and the jam song 24 Hours at a Time, this album reigns in the sound that MTB plays so well. It's a perfect blend of blues and country to bring out the southern in any of us. From beginning to end (with the possible exception of Another Cruel Love which is not a high quality live recording) this album is great to listen to. I don't recommend it for anyone just getting into MTB, but for those who love the sound, it's a definite must have!

A New Life.......2006-05-28

I believe that this album, along with "Eat A Peach" by the Allman Brother Band, is the essential "Southern Rock Album". Tuckers sophomore album captures the spirit of the early 70s southern rock movement better than any other album. From the jazzy Southern Woman to the incredible Another Cruel Love, Toy Caldwell's songwriting was never better. You Ain't Foolin' Me might be the purest "anthem" song that Marshall Tucker was so famous for in concert. The best album by maybe the most underrated live band ever.

MTB Does It Again!!!.......2006-02-14

MTB is one of those country jazz influenced bands of the seventies. I had forgotten all about them for years and happen to hear one of their newer songs,(Although Doug Grey is the only original member.) titled the "Ride Of Your Life" from Beyond The Horizon CD. I went out and bought all of the older stuff right up to the 30 yr Anthology. Still good stuff. Takes me back to another time and place.

Marshall Tucker Tops Its Debut The Second Time Out.......2005-04-19

With A NEW LIFE, the Marshall Tucker Band outdoes its exceptional debut by a country mile. This album opens with a title track about a man who's just been released from prison, but it could be applied to anyone leaving a bad situation for something better. There are numerous other great songs here, but the best one is "24 Hours At A Time", which became Marshall Tucker's answer to "Free Bird" or "Green Grass And High Tides" when it was performed live. If you love the Allman Brothers Band, the Outlaws, or Lynyrd Skynyrd, you'll love this album.

Average customer rating: The Bottom Line... For True Fans A Return To Form For The Marshall Tucker Band More country than the earlier albums and still great

Long Hard Ride The Marshall Tucker Band , and Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Searchin' For A Rainbow A New Life Carolina Dreams The Marshall Tucker Band Where We All Belong ASIN: B000139TGW Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

1. Long Hard Ride
2. Property Line
3. Am I The Kind Of Man
4. Walkin' The Streets Alone
5. Windy City Blues
6. Holding On To You
7. You Say You Love Me
8. You Don't Live Forever
9. If I Could See You One More Time (Live Bonus Track)

Album Description

It sounds like the plot of a classic Western saga: Six young men ride out of the South Carolina uplands seeking fame and adventure, dazzling crowds and creating a legend along the way. Actually, the above scenario describes The Marshall Tucker Band's rise to mass popularity in the mid-1970s. Like true Sunday-matinee cowboy heroes, the band made it thanks to a restless spirit and a tender heart, blazing a country-rock trail for later artists to follow.

Long Hard Ride, Marshall Tucker's 1976 album, came on the heels of their first Top 40 radio hit, "Fire On The Mountain." Striving to build upon this breakthrough, they delivered an album that mixed country, rock and blues into a distinctive whole. A good number of the tunes were radio-friendly numbers that reined in the band's jamming tendencies. But the individual playing styles that made Marshall Tucker unique clearly shone through, making Long Hard Ride a worthy addition to their catalogue.

Customer Reviews:

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

All the finest ingredients of rock, country, blues, and jazz blended into a down-home gumbo as only The (original) Marshall Tucker Band could do it! The remastered series sounds superb audibly, and the packaging is beautifully restored- complete with historic photos and interesting liner notes. The Marshall Tucker Band remastered recordings of the original band- "Self Titled" through "Tenth"- are well worth the investment.

For True Fans.......2006-02-08

As stated before, the album has a more country twang than other Marshall Tucker Band albums, but is not to be looked over. As part of the Southern Rock, MTB is more country than the Allman Brothers or Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more blues than Charlie Daniels. This album brings out the country side in the band, especially with the title track "Long Hard Ride". The album is not a starting point for new MTB fans, but a definite for fans already enjoying other albums.

A Return To Form For The Marshall Tucker Band.......2005-03-25

After the artistic disappointment of SEARCHIN' FOR A RAINBOW, the Marshall Tucker Band returned to the quality of their first three albums with LONG HARD RIDE. Compared to the previous album, which had only one good song, this one is top-notch through and through, and the reissue includes a song from bassist Tommy Caldwell's last show with the band. The fact that this album didn't do as well as its vastly inferior predecessor is, in my view, a perfect justification for music appreciation teachers to assign their students homework for over the summer, even if it does spoil their vacation plans. If you loved Marshall Tucker's first three albums, as well as anything by Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers Band, or the Outlaws, you'll love LONG HARD RIDE.

More country than the earlier albums and still great.......2004-02-19

"Long Hard Ride" is one of the underappreciated MTB albums, coming between "Searchin' For A Rainbow" (with it's Top 40 hit "Fire On The Mountain") and the platinum "Carolina Dreams" (with the band's biggest hit "Heard It In A Love Song"). The album gets off to a rousing start with "Long Hard Ride." With it's bullwhip, fiddle and memorable guitar lead it's a killer opening salvo. Toy Caldwell was simply one of the most distinctive, creative, and powerful guitarists ever. His work on the first 10 MTB albums withstands the test of time. My favorite track on the album has to be "Am I The Kind Of Man." A downtempo number, lyrically and musically it touches your heart and soul.

If you're looking to start your MTB collection begin with "Where We All Belong" and "A New Life" but if you're looking for a killer addition to your existing MTB collection this would be a great one to pick up. Oh, yeah! The CD reissue has not only much-improved sound, but also a killer bonus live track: "(If I Could) See You One More Time."

Average customer rating: The Bottom Line... Marshall Tucker Band-Together Forever Together Forever - The Marshall Tucker Band Marshall Tucker's Winning Streak Continues Here

Together Forever The Marshall Tucker Band , and Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Carolina Dreams Running Like the Wind A New Life Long Hard Ride Searchin' For A Rainbow ASIN: B00020SHG2 Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. I'll Be Loving You
2. Love Is A Mystery
3. Singing Rhymes
4. Dream Lover
5. Everybody Needs Somebody
6. Change Is Gonna Come
7. Asking Too Much Of You
8. Bound And Determined (Live Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

The Bottom Line..........2007-04-01

All the finest ingredients of rock, country, blues, and jazz blended into a down-home gumbo as only The (original) Marshall Tucker Band could do it! The remastered series sounds superb audibly, and the packaging is beautifully restored- complete with historic photos and interesting liner notes. The Marshall Tucker Band remastered recordings of the original band- "Self Titled" through "Tenth"- are well worth the investment.

Marshall Tucker Band-Together Forever.......2005-10-25

This is a great album..No doubt their best. The musicianship is simply kick---.I'll be Loving You is such a jammer. Love is a Mystery has such a great bass line,Tommy Caldwell shows he is a bass player to be reckoned with.. Asking too Much of You is the vocal highlight, Doug Grays vocals are just right and filled with such emotion!!No letdowns here, all the songs are just great.This album is a must..weather your a Tucker fan or not.This album cooks..enjoy

Together Forever - The Marshall Tucker Band.......2005-08-04

WOW...Marshall Tucker at it's finest! Finding this title was fantastic. Listening to it took me places in my past that are things I never want to forget! "Dream Lover" is SUCH a GOOD song...I can identify with the lyrics! If you are a Marshall Tucker fan and don't have this title, get it now!

Marshall Tucker's Winning Streak Continues Here.......2005-04-19

Marshall Tucker continue their winning streak with TOGETHER FOREVER, yet another great album. If I met a really cute girl, I'd ask her for a dance to this one, regardless of whether or not she fit that "little mold" that everyone thinks she should. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of much of the work the band put out from 1984-2000. Most of their albums had their great moments, but if a girl chose not to dance with me to an entire album from the 1984-2000 period, after all but two of the surviving founders left, I'd thank her by getting her some new makeup and new perfume. However, here it seemed that the band could go on forever as they were. If you love the Allman Brothers Band, the Outlaws, or Lynyrd Skynyrd, you'll love this one.

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3. The Rust
4. The Thatcher Years
5. To Celebrate This Last Day [Import]
6. Together Forever
7. Underground
8. Very Best of All Woman [Import]
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10. Watch It Glow [Import]

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