The Pretty Things - Latest Writs: Greatest Hits w/ Phil May - updated and chronological 1964-2020

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Published 2021-11-17
A great way to get to know The Pretty Things, the British rock band who influenced Dave Gilmour, Joey Ramone, David Bowie, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and many others. This is the original 19 track Madfish Latest Writs compilation from 2000 which represented each main album, but I re-organized it chronologically and added 4 songs: one they didn't have the rights to (Alexander) and the others representing 3 albums that came after (Beat Goes On, The Same Sun, To Build a Wall.) A rather quick journey through the many changes of this band, containing many of their best songs, but not dwelling too much on one era. However, this band has a treasure trove of material not on their main albums or singles, check out our videos for more. RIP Phil May, Pete Tolson and Gordon John Edwards.

Rosalyn
Don't Bring Me Down (stereo) 2:20
Roadrunner 4:32
Midnight to Six Man 7:43
LSD 10:02
Come See me 12:26
Trippin 15:05
Defecting Grey 18:29
Talkin About the Good Times 22:59
Old Man Going 26:42
SF Sorrow is Born 29:49
Alexander 33:00
Cries from the Midnight Circus 36:09
Summertime 42:36
Havana Bound 47:05
Singapore Silk Torpedo 51:01
Remember that Boy 56:12
Bitter End 1:01:17
All Light Up 1:04:32
Vivian Prince 1:09:08
The Beat Goes On 1:14:22
The Same Sun 1:18:35
To Build a Wall 1:22:00
All Comments (7)
  • @rdewey51
    The video says onscreen that LSD was originally about the British pound? That's the first time I've seen that anywhere. Can finslaw's faves please elaborate on that? I'm sure a lot of us would be interested.
  • @Khultan
    Eleven year old Mick Jones in 1966.
  • @margaretdarkangels.
    OMG - Who DIDN'T THEY INFLUENCE??? ( and why have I NEVER heard them before ) ???