The Essential REO SPEEDWAGON

[Machine Translation] Legacy is proud to present the "Essentials" series. REO Speedwagon was formed in 1968 by Neil Doughty, Alan Glatzer, and Gary Richlas, all of whom attended the same college in Illinois. It took about 12 years for the band to become well known. In 1980, their single "Keep On Loving You" reached No. 1 in the United States. Their 11th album, "Forbidden Night," which included this single, also hit No. 1 in the U.S., as well as "Feeling of Tears" and other songs that were cut as singles. While maintaining their popularity, the group disbanded in 1991. The band later made a comeback, but has yet to regain the momentum of their heyday. The band's bright, exhilarating, and groovy sound and melancholy songs are the band's main characteristics, which have been accumulated through their long live performances. The nimbleness of the sound is also a comfort unique to this band and the reason why it was loved by so many people. Digitally remastered. Includes commentary, lyrics, and bilingual translation.

レガシーが誇る「エッセンシャル」シリーズ。イリノイの同じ大学に通っていたニール・ドウティー、アラン・グラッツァー、ゲイリー・リッチラスの3人が中心となって'68年に結成したバンド、REO Speedwagon。結成から一躍知られるまでおよそ12年の歳月を経た。'80年発売シングル「キープ・オン・ラヴィング・ユー」が全米No.1を獲得。このシングルを含む通算11枚目アルバム「禁じられた夜」も全米1位、「涙のフィーリング」等シングルカットされた収録曲も続々ヒット。人気を保ち続けつつ'91年に解散。その後復活を果たす画、全盛期の勢いを取り戻すまでには至っていない。明るく、爽快でノリの良いサウンドと哀愁を帯びた歌、このバンドの大きな特徴は、長いライブ活動を通じて蓄積されてきた。また、サウンドのヌケの良さは、このバンドならではの心地よさであり、多くの人に愛された理由でもある。デジタルリマスター。解説・歌詞・対訳付き。