Various Artists

Pure ... Singer / Songwriter is a brave album that showcases strong song writing, sometimes by avoiding the artists most prominent work in lieu of a lesser known piece.

Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Lou Reed, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, George Michael and Bruce Hornsby are all represented by one of their better known tracks. However, Bowie, Hall & Oates, Alicia Keys, Nillson and even Sarah Bareilles are represented but obscure tracks.

As well as the well known artists this compilation also goes back to includes lesser known artists from the 60s and 70s such as Colin Blunstone, Laura Nyro and Phoebe Snow.

The album is mid-priced, so gives you a chance to experience some lesser known tracks (along with a few well known ones) for not much more than the price of a couple of pints!!

Disc 1

1. It's All Over Now Baby Blue - Bob Dylan
2. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon And Garfunkel
3. Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver
4. Satellite Of Love - Lou Reed
5. The Air That I Breathe - Albert Hammond
6. Lean On Me - Bill Withers
7. I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
8. Blue River - Eric Andersen
9. Dead Skunk - Louden Wainwright Iii
10. I'm Alright - Kenny Loggins
11. Bette Davis Eyes - Jackie De Shannon
12. Wedding Bell Blues - Laura Nyro
13. We Just Disagree - Dave Mason
14. Arms Of Mary - Sutherland Brothers & Quiver
15. Beg, Steal Or Borrow - Ray Lamontagne
16. Last Goodbye - Jeff Buckley

Disc 2

1. Seven - David Bowie
2. Frederick - Patti Smith
3. Sara Smile - Hall & Oates
4. Stranger In My Life - Marvin Gaye
5. To Be Young, Gifted And Black - Nina Simone
6. One Love - Bob Marley
7. Coconut - Nilsson
8. You Never Know Who Your Friends Are - Al Kooper
9. Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma - Melanie
10. Personally - Karla Bonoff
11. Here's To You (Live) - Joan Baez
12. Low Rider - J.J. Cale
13. The Best I Can - Roger Whittaker
14. Anita, You're Dreaming - Waylon Jennings
15. Sunday Morning Comin' Down - Kris Kristofferson
16. Man In Black - Johnny Cash

Disc 3

1. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
2. On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
3. In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) - Zager & Evans
4. San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie
5. We Shall Overcome (Live) - Pete Seeger
6. Different Drum - Michael Nesmith
7. Groupie (Superstar) - Delaney & Bonnie And Friends
8. All By Myself - Eric Carmen
9. Could It Be Magic - Barry Manilow
10. Caroline Goodbye - Colin Blunstone
11. Longer - Dan Fogelberg
12. Two Fisted Love - Phoebe Snow
13. Hoboin' - Tim Hardin
14. Life Without You - Stevie Ray Vaughan
15. I'm Yours And I'm Hers - Johnny Winter
16. Once Bitten Twice Shy - Ian Hunter

Disc 4

1. Father Figure - George Michael
2. Caravan Of Love - Isley Jasper Isley
3. Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'arby
4. The Sweetest Taboo - Sade
5. The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
6. You're Only Lonely - J.D. Souther
7. Stones In The Road - Mary Chapin Carpenter
8. Sunny Came Home - Shawn Colvin
9. She Cries Your Name - Beth Orton
10. Microscope - Mads Langer
11. Strange Condition - Pete Yorn
12. King Of Anything - Sarah Bareilles
13. White Flag - Dido
14. Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful - Paloma Faith
15. Family Portrait - P!Nk
16. A Woman's Worth - Alicia Keys