Album: The Collection by Rare Earth (2004)
Genre: R&B/Soul
Record Label: Spectrum
Format: Compilation

Description: While hardcore Rare Earth fans may be put off by the omission of the epic versions of "(I Know) I'm Losing You" and "Get Ready" -- they appear here in their three- to four-minute single versions -- Universal/Spectrum's Collection offers the casual listener a far more diverse listening experience than Motown's seven-track Millennium Collection. All of the radio hits ("I Just Want to Celebrate," "Born to Wander," "Hey Big Brother") are here (with the unfortunate exception of "Ma"), making this a bargain for both new and old listeners.

Artist Background: Rare Earth is an American rock band affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth record label (which was named after the band), who prospered in 1970-1972. Although not the first white band signed to Motown, Rare Earth was the first big hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members. (The Rustix were signed before them and were an all white act, but did not have any hits.) Part of the Detroit, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement.

Related Artists: Grand Funk Railroad, Ten Years After, Sugarloaf, James Gang

Music Scene: Part of the Detroit, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement.

Tags: R&B/Soul, 2000s, Compilation, Spectrum


While hardcore Rare Earth fans may be put off by the omission of the epic versions of "(I Know) I'm Losing You" and "Get Ready" -- they appear here in their three- to four-minute single versions -- Universal/Spectrum's Collection offers the casual listener a far more diverse listening experience than Motown's seven-track Millennium Collection. All of the radio hits ("I Just Want to Celebrate," "Born to Wander," "Hey Big Brother") are here (with the unfortunate exception of "Ma"), making this a bargain for both new and old listeners.

The Collection

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