State of the Union: The American Dream in crisis 1963 - 1973

STAFF PICK "Been jamming the Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs comps as much as I can. Really great track listings and impressive however they found the rights to make these rad collections" Brent

The sound of a country trying to work its way out of a crisis. Compiled by Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs, State of the Union follows on from their highly acclaimed English Weather and Paris in the Spring compilations. State of the Union includes rare classics, lost masterpieces and forgotten gems by some of the biggest names in the business. With clear parallels between today's fractured country and the USA fifty years ago, this is a fascinating condensation of what Americans were thinking when they turned on the TV or the radio, or simply walked down Main Street in 1968.

Tracklist

Side A
1. Elvis Presley - Clean Up Your Own Backyard
2. Della Reese - Brand New Day
3. Dion - Abraham, Martin And John
4. Frank Sinatra - The Train
5. The 4 Seasons - Saturday's Father
6. The Beach Boys - 4th Of July

Side B
1. Anita Kerr & The Anita Kerr Singers - Wine In The Wind
2. Bing Crosby - What Do We Do With The World?
3. The Everly Brothers - Lord Of The Manor
4. The Four Preps - Hitchhiker
5. Lou Christie - Paint America Love
6. Ray Stevens - Mr. Businessman

Side C
1. Eartha Kitt - Paint Me Black Angels (Angelitos Negros)
2. Roy Orbison - Southbound Jericho Parkway
3. Bobby Darin - Questions
4. Paul Anka - This Crazy World
5. Mel Torme - Take A Letter Maria
6. Louis Armstrong & His Friends - Give Peace A Chance

Side D
1. Eugene McDaniels - Cherrystones
2. The Tokens - Some People Sleep
3. Buddy Greco - Cardboard California
4. Dean Martin - Do You Believe This Town
5. Johnny Tillotson - Welfare Hero
6. Teresa Brewer - Save The Children
7. The Brothers Four - Revolution