The Essentials

by The Association

Overview

Since their biggest hits (with the exception of the kinetic "Along Comes Mary"), were smooth, well-produced love songs, the Association earned a reputation in the late '60s as a soft act -- a reputation that was not entirely fair. Their unbridled, bouncy enthusiasm aside, "Windy" was as solidly executed as any pop song of its era, and the ballads "Cherish" and "Never My Love" were articulate, well thought out, and well-executed love songs, while "Everything That Touches You" -- perhaps the finest song the Association recorded -- deserves to be recognized as a classic. This collection has the necessary hits, though not much else. ~ Steve Leggett

Product Details

Release Date:	03/21/2017
Label:	Rhino / Warner Music
UPC:	0081227615826
Rank:	5722

Tracks

1. Along Comes Mary
2. Enter the Young
3. Cherish
4. Pandora's Golden Heebie Jeebies
5. No Fair at All
6. Windy
7. Never My Love
8. Everything That Touches You
9. Like Always
10. Time for Livin'
11. Goodbye, Columbus
12. Six Man Band

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Association   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

David McLees   Compilation Producer
Bill Inglot   Remastering
Karen Ahmed   A&R Assistance
Tandyn Almer   Composer
Don Addrisi   Composer
Ruthann Friedman   Composer
Hugh Brown   Art Direction
Dick Addrisi   Composer
Michael Kamen   Composer
Ted Myers   Discographical Annotation
Dawn Eden   Liner Notes
Jim Yester   Composer
Tony Ortega   Composer
Jules Alexander   Composer
Thane Tierney   Project Concept
Sheryl Farber   Editorial Supervision
Steven P. Gorman   Photo Research
Larry Ramos   Composer
John Heiden   Design,Art Direction
Gladys Sanchez   Licensing,Business Consultant
Glen Nakasako   Design
Terry Kirkman   Composer
Bob Alcivar   Composer