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LOS
ANGELES, CA – For those who thought the '60s British Invasion started with The Rolling Stones and ended with Led Zeppelin, Come See Me is a startling revelation. With this comprehensive 25-song CD, Shout! Factory re-introduces American audiences to one of the UK's most influential rock 'n' roll bands, The Pretty Things. Come See Me is the first "best-of" compilation that spans The Pretty Things' entire career - over a decade of songs reflecting the change in rock music from the mid-'60s to the mid-'70s.
Led by vocalist Phil May and guitarist Dick Taylor (who was also in an early incarnation of The Rolling Stones), The Pretty Things were revered by acts like the Stooges, The Sex Pistols and David Bowie, but fans never really discovered their punk infused, bluesy rock. Although they were pioneers of the Invasion sound, their music continued to evolve over the years, dabbling in psychedelia, R&B, and later, rock opera. In fact, their S.F. Sorrow has been credited as the inspiration for The Who's Tommy. While the public may have missed out on The Pretty Things, Jimmy Page thought enough of the band to sign them to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label. The press also took notice. In 1970, Rolling Stone magazine named their album Parachute as the year's best, and their songs "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Rosalyn" found worldwide audiences when David Bowie recorded them for his Pin Ups album.
Come See Me is a long-overdue tribute to the vital role The Pretty Things held in shaping the sound of rock 'n' roll. The band's most popular songs, "Big Boss Man," "Honey I Need" and "Don't Bring Me Down," appear on the album, as well as "You Don't Believe Me," co-written by Jimmy Page. A stunning booklet, including extensive liner notes and rare photographs, will complete the thorough collection of songs.
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