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Here is one of the more eclectic collections that devoted followers and new fans of Manfred Mann's Earth Band will truly appreciate. Chock filled with hit singles, rare b- sides and killer album tracks, Best of Volume Two 1972-2000 Remastered is a fine overview of a three decade hit making career. As a wonderful companion piece to the Warner/Rhino hits compilation from a few years ago, Best Of Volume Two covers the whole history of the band from 1972 to recent recordings from this decade. As a deep and thoughtful collection for the fans, Manfred Mann and Co. truly delivered some important music over the years as supported by the great line up of songs on this CD. For starters, you get the Bob Dylan interpretations that only Mann could make his own: The rare single version of "Father of Night, Father of Day" makes it's appearance here from the classic Solar Fire from 1974. From Glorified Magnified, the rare 1972 single "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" debuts for the first time in over three decades his North America audience. How about a live reading of "The Times They Are A Changing" from the recent Mann Alive double disc set, as well as the first time North American release of "Shelter From The Storm" from his European only release Soft Vengance. Being an astute musician and songwriter for many years, Manfred Mann knew how to discover new talent with his many fine interpretations over his decades of work. Al Stewart's "Eyes Of Nostadamus" receives the five star techno treatment originally found on the long out of print 1982 Somewhere in Afrika album. Manfred Mann's Earth Band's most successful chart topping effort, The Roaring Silence is represented with the fan favorite "Singing The Dolphin Through." Complete with Chris Thompson's vocals and the song writing expertise of Mike Heron. In addition to the above song titles, Mann reached into the vaults and found b-sides like Tribute from 1972, a very rare 12" version of the Eddie and The Hot Rods' "Do Anything You Wanna Do" from the rare Criminal Tango album. Also, one of the more requested rarities is the hard to find version of "Joybringer" from 1987's Masque album. Friday Music good friends at Creature Music are proud to offer Manfred Mann's Earth Band The Best Of Volume Two 1972-2000 Remastered. Their huge fan base in North America have been waiting years for a single collection of hard-to-find tracks like this. With stunning re-mastering, rare photos and informative liner notes, this new collection will be received as one of the more historic compact discs released this year.