The Crusaders - The Best Of The Crusaders

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Review by Thomas Burdett

The Best Of The Crusaders by Crusaders is a must-have for any jazz enthusiast. The album, which was released in 1978, features some of the best tracks from the band's extensive discography. The Crusaders, who were active from the 1960s to the 2000s, were known for their unique blend of jazz, funk, and soul.

The album kicks off with the iconic track "Put It Where You Want It," which features the band's signature horn section and funky beats. Other notable tracks include "Stomp and Buck Dance," "Street Life," and "Keep That Same Old Feeling." Each track showcases the band's versatility and ability to blend different genres seamlessly.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "So Far Away," a beautiful ballad that showcases the band's softer side. The track features Randy Crawford on vocals, and her soulful voice adds a new dimension to the band's sound.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Put it Where you Want it
Stomp And Buck Dance
Ballad For Joe (Louis)
You'll Shout, Yes Indeed
Hide Me Rock Of Ages
So Far Away
Don't Let it Get you Down
When The Gates Of Heaven Open
So Far Away — Live
Stomp and Buck Dance
Soul Shadows
That's How I Feel
Honky Tonk Struttin'
Street Life
Way Back Home
Inherit The Wind
Don't Let It Get You Down
So Far Away - Live
Scratch
Glory Glory Clear The Road
Keep That Same Old Felling
Keep That Same Old Feeling
Jesus
I Wanna Know
Eleanor Rigby
Do You Remember When
I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today
So Far Away-Live
He Bought My Soul At Calvary
Hold On (I Think Our Love Is Changing)
House Of Gold
Soul Caravan
I Am A Pilgrim
Ballad Of Joe
I Can't See Him But I Know He's There
Chain Reaction
This Old World's Too Funky For Me
The Hustler
Greasy Spoon
Better Not Look Down
Hard Times
Balled For Joe
Why Should He Love Me
Spiral
So Far Away (Live)
Snowflake
Jesus And Me
Put It Where You Want It

Video

The Crusaders - Keep that same old feeling
The Crusaders Do You Remember When
The Crusaders - So Far Away
The Crusaders - Way back home
Hard Times-THE CRUSADERS
The Crusaders - A ballad for Joe (Louis)
The Crusaders Don't Let it Get You Down
The Crusaders#That's How I Feel#1972
Put It Where You Want It - The Crusaders (1971)

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Catalog Numbers

  • 300.811-370, BT-6027/2
  • 0082.704
  • 300.811, 300.811-370
  • ABC-7040
  • 28 329 XBT
  • 2307-6027
  • BTSY-6027/2
  • ABCA 44025
  • 250 536-1
  • ABCD 319
  • 7087
  • ABCD 612
  • 250 536-4
  • M-Lp 1001
  • 300 811-370, BT-6027/2
  • MCLDC 602
  • MCA2-6006
  • MCLD 602
  • MCA-6006
  • 68.087, BTSY 6.027
  • MBT2 6027 / MBT2-6027
  • 8307 6027 Z
  • AMCMP 23011
  • 56 514 QT
  • MCBD 19528
  • 602-1

Labels

  • MCA Records
  • MCA Coral
  • MCA Records, MCA Coral
  • ABC Records
  • ABC Records, Blue Thumb Records
  • ABC Blue Thumb
  • Blue Thumb Records
  • 747
  • Majestic Records
  • MCA Records, ABC Records
  • ABC
  • MCA Records, Blue Thumb Records
  • MCA Records, Universal

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Formats

  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • Compilation
  • Gatefold
  • Reissue
  • Vinyl
  • Cassette
  • Unofficial Release
  • Album
  • Stereo
  • Single Sleeve LP
  • 8-Track Cartridge
  • Test Pressing
  • Repress
  • Rainbow label
  • CD

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyAriola Eurodisc GmbH
Phonographic Copyright (p)Blue Thumb Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)Blue Thumb Records, Inc.
Distributed ByAriola
Pressed BySonopress
Printed ByMohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH
Published ByFour Knights Music Co.
Manufactured ByEl Disco De Moda C.A.
Lacquer Cut AtRCA Studios, Toronto
Licensed ToRPM Record Company (Pty) Ltd.
Marketed ByAnchor Records Ltd.
Made ByDischi Ricordi S.p.A.

Credits

RoleCredit
Art DirectionFrank Mulvey
DesignFrank Mulvey
BassRobert "Pops" Popwell
DrumsStix Hooper
PercussionStix Hooper
EngineerFrank Clark (tracks: C4), Rik Pekkonen (tracks: A1 to C3, D1 to D4)
GuitarLarry Carlton
KeyboardsJoe Sample
Mastered ByArnie Acosta
ProducerStewart Levine
SaxophoneWilton Felder
TromboneWayne Henderson
Liner NotesDon Heckman
Artwork By [Art DirectionFrank Mulvey
Design]Frank Mulvey
Sleeve NotesDon Heckman
GuitarsLarry Carlton

Notes

  • tracks A1, B1, C3 from LP "Crusaders 1" (BTS-6001)
  • tracks A2, A3, D2 from LP "Southern Comfort" (BTSY-9002/2)
  • tracks A4, B2, B3 from LP "Scratch" (BTS-6010)
  • tracks C1, D3 from LP "2nd Crusade" (BTS-7000)
  • track C2 from LP "Those Southern Knights" (BTSD-6024)
  • tracks C4, D1 from LP "Chain Reaction" (BTSD-6022)
  • (P)1972 Blue Thumb Records Inc. (A1, B1, C3)
  • (P)1973 Blue Thumb Records Inc. (C1, D3)
  • (P)1974 Blue Thumb Records Inc. (A2 to A4, B2, B3, D2, D4)
  • (P)1975 Blue Thumb Records Inc. (C2, C4, D1)
  • (P)1976 Blue Thumb Records Inc.
  • (C)1976 Blue Thumb Records Inc.
  • Printed in Western Germany
  • Category on sleeve "300.811-370 / BT-6027/2"
  • This is the release without cassette Category on back cover, the release with that Category is The Best Of The Crusaders
  • tracks A1, B1, C3 from LP Crusaders 1 (BTS-6001)
  • tracks A2, A3, D2 from LP Southern Comfort (BTSY-9002/2)
  • tracks A4, B2, B3 from LP Scratch (BTS-6010)
  • tracks C1, D3 from LP The 2nd Crusade (BTS-7000)
  • track C2 from LP Those Southern Knights (BTSD-6024)
  • tracks C4, D1 from LP Chain Reaction (BTSD-6022)
  • Back cover:
  • Ⓟ 1972 Blue Thumb Records Inc. (A1, B1, C3)
  • Ⓟ 1973 Blue Thumb Records Inc. (C1, D3)
  • Ⓟ 1974 Blue Thumb Records Inc. (A2 to A4, B2, B3, D2, D4)
  • Ⓟ 1975 Blue Thumb Records Inc. (C2, C4, D1)
  • Ⓟ 1976 Blue Thumb Records Inc. Ⓒ 1976 Blue Thumb Records Inc.
  • Im Ariola-Vertrieb
  • Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh
  • Disc labels:
  • Ⓟ 1973, Ⓟ 1974 MCA Records, Inc. (Disc 1)
  • Ⓟ 1975, Ⓟ 1974, Ⓟ 1972 MCA Records, Inc. (Disc 2)
  • Category combined with price code on back cover / spine "300.811-370"
  • US Category referrer on back cover "BT-6027/2"
  • GEMA
  • Category on sleeve 28 329 XBT (BTSY-60 67/2)
  • Category on disc 1 28 327 XT
  • Category on disc 2 28 328 XT
  • Printed on front cover:
  • Contains 2 records
  • Contient 2 disques
  • Printed on back cover:
  • ℗1972 Blue Thumb Records, Inc. [A1, B1, C3]
  • ℗1973 Blue Thumb Records, Inc. [C1, D3]
  • ℗1974 Blue Thumb Records, Inc. [A2 to A4, B2, B3, D2, D4]
  • ℗1975 Blue Thumb Records, Inc. [C2, C4, D1]
  • ℗1976 Blue Thumb Records, Inc.
  • ©1976 Blue Thumb Records, Inc.
  • Manufactured and distributed by / Fabrique et distribue par GRT of Canada, Ltd., 3816 Victoria Park Ave., Willowdale, Ontario M2H 3H7
  • Printed on spine:
  • [Shorewood 'SPC' logo] Litho in Canada
  • ABC Records, Inc.
  • Printed inside gatefold:
  • [A1, B1, C3] from LP "Crusaders 1" (BTS-6001)
  • [A2, A3, D2] from LP "Southern Comfort" (BTSY-9002/2)
  • [A4, B2, B3] from LP "Scratch" (BTS-6010)
  • [C1, D3] from LP "2nd Crusade" (BTS-7000)
  • [C2] from LP "Those Southern Knights" (BTSD-6024)
  • [C4, D1] from LP "Chain Reaction" (BTSD-6022)
  • A Crusaders Production
  • Printed on labels:
  • Manufactured and distributed by / Fabriqué et distribué par - GRT of Canada, Ltd., 3816 Victoria Park Ave., Willowdale, Ontario
  • Publishing inside gatefold:
  • A1 to A4, C1 to D4: Four Knights Music Co. (BMI)
  • B1, B3: Colgems Music Corp. (ASCAP)
  • B2: Hill & Range Songs Inc. (BMI)
  • Publishing on labels:
  • B1, B3: Colgems-EMI Music Inc.(ASCAP)
  • B2: Belinda Music (BMI)
  • Writing credits for C4 and D4 are swapped incorrectly inside the gatefold. Labels have the correct writing credits.
  • Gatefold sleeve.
  • A Crusaders Production.
  • Produced by Stewart Levine in Association with the Crusaders
  • Tracks A1, B1, C3 from LP "Crusaders 1" (BTS-6001)
  • Tracks A2, A3, D2 from LP "Southern Comfort" (BTSY-9002/2)
  • Tracks A4, B2, B3 from LP "Scratch" (BTS-6010)
  • Tracks C1, D3 from LP "2nd Crusade" (BTS-7000)
  • Track C2 from LP "Those Southern Knights" (BTSD-6024)
  • Tracks C4, D1 from LP "Chain Reaction" (BTSD-6022)
  • ℗ 1976 ABC Records Inc. © 1976 Thumb Records, Inc.
  • Manufactured in Germany [sleeve]
  • This release comes in a gatefold cover.
  • There is no updated copyright date on the release.
  • Release date from Katalog der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek
  • There is a yellow CODE Label at backside: 2x MV in a blacklined rectangle. (Var.2 France: WE321)
  • The group at this time consists of Ray Harris, his wife Dolors, and her sister Mary Ann Vaughn with Little Buddy Lee joining on vocals. The group is listed as The Crusaders Of Illinois on the label.
  • This release is similiar to release The Crusaders - The Best Of The Crusaders
  • This release has a longer rim text on all four label sides,
  • has a Cassette Category on sleeve,
  • is stamped "Made in Germany" in Runout A to D (C & D is unreadable),
  • has two different label codes:
  • LC 0166 on rear sleeve
  • LC 1056 on all four label sides
  • Category on disc 1: 300.809
  • Category on disc 2: 300.810
  • Category on sleeve: 300 811-370/BT-6027/2
  • Category on sleeve: 500 811-372 (Cassette Category)
  • All tracks from side A, C, D, published by Four Knights Music Co. (BMI)
  • Tracks B1, B3, published by Colgems Music Corp. (ASCAP)
  • Track B2, published by Hill & Range Songs Inc. (BMI)
  • No track durations on labels and cover
  • Single panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Black cassette with light blue paper labels.
  • From the following albums:
  • Crusaders 1 ABCD 609 (A1, B1, C3)
  • Southern Comfort ABCD 607 (A2, A3, D2)
  • Scratch MCL 1709 (A4, B2, B1)
  • The 2nd Crusade ABCD 610 (C1, D3)
  • Chain Reaction ABCL 5144 (C4, D1)
  • Gatefold sleeve design.
  • Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing.
  • Category on edge of LP sleeve "MC2A-6006"
  • (c) 1978 Distribution Carrere
  • Category on sleeve "2©x68.086/87"
  • UK issue, with the same cat. # as the US release.
  • UK issue, with release date of 1976 and 'Made in UK' on label. 'ABC Records ABCD 612' on spine. 'Marketed by Anchor Records Ltd Sleeve printed in England by Robert Stace' at bottom of back sleeve.
  • 1980's Canadian reissue. Blue (daytime) MCA record labels. "MBT2 6027" on sleeve. "MBT2-6027" on record labels.
  • ℗1972,74,76 Blue Thumb Records, Inc.
  • B4 is printed "So Far Way"
  • MCA Blue rainbow labels.
  • ℗ 1996 MCA Records Ltd
  • © 2000 MCA Records Ltd
  • Original sound recordings owned by MCA Records,Inc.
  • MCA Records Ltd are the exclusive licensees for the U.K.
  • Track 6 is from Lighthouse '68.
  • Distribution CARRERE
  • tracks A1, B1, C3 from LP "Crusaders 1" (ABCD 609)
  • tracks A2, A3, D2 from LP "Southern Comfort" (ABCD 607)
  • tracks A4, B2, B3 from LP "Scratch" (MCL 1709)
  • tracks C1, D3 from LP "2nd Crusade" (ABCD 610)
  • track C2 from LP "Those Southern Knights" (MCL 1645)
  • tracks C4, D1 from LP "Chain Reaction" (ABCL 5144)

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Label Code: LC 1056
  • Other (Category on disc 1): 300.809
  • Other (Category on disc 2): 300.810
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp A): 300809 A-1/80 S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp B): 300809 B-1/80 S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp C): 300810 A-1/80 S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp D): 300810 B-1/80 S
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): S 300.809 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): S 300.809 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side C): S 300.810 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label Side D): S 300.810 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A [Stamped]): 300809 A-1/80 S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B [Stamped]): 3 00809 B-1/80 S Made in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side C [Stamped]): 300810 A-1 /80 S Made in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side D [Stamped]): 300810 B-1 /80 S Made in Germany
  • Label Code (Back cover): LC 0166
  • Label Code (Disc labels): LC 1056
  • Price Code: 370
  • Other (Referrer to US Category): BT-6027/2
  • Other (Spine): 10
  • Rights Society (B1, B3): ASCAP
  • Rights Society (A1 to A4, B2, C1 to D4): BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): TX 2307-6027-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): TX 2307-6027-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout etched): TX 2307-6027-C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout etched): TX 2307-6027-D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Etched): T1 BTSY-6027-2-A-1 V
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Etched): T1 BTSY-6027-2-B-1 V
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Runout - Etched): T1 BTSY-6027-2-C-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Runout - Etched): T1 BTSY-6027-2-D-1
  • Pressing Plant ID (Terre Haute): T1
  • Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
  • Other (Distribution Code France (var. 1)): WE 332
  • Barcode: none
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 3): PF (etched)R/S Alsdorf 250536-1 C2 (stamped) 15, P in D (etched)
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 4): PF (etched)R/S Alsdorf 250536-1 (stamped)
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1): PF D (etched) R/S Alsdorf 250536-1 A (stamped) PF 18 (etched)
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2): PF (etched) R/S Alsdorf 250536-1 A (stamped)
  • Other (Distribution Code France (var. 2)): WE 321
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched): ABCD 319 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched): ABCD 319 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 3 etched): ABCD 319 C1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 4 etched): ABCD 319 D1
  • Rights Society (Label side A to D): GEMA
  • Label Code (Label side A to D): LC 1056
  • Label Code (Rear sleeve bottom right): LC 0166
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A & B): 300.809
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side C & D): 300.810
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped): 300809 A-1/80 S Made in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped): 300809 B-1/80 S Made in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, stamped): 300810 A-1/80 S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, stamped (unreadable)): Made in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, stamped): 300810 B-1/80 S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, stamped (unreadable)): Made in Germany
  • Pressing Plant ID (Label side B & D, embossed): Bass clef
  • Other (Rear sleeve bottom right, embossed): ⧄
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1): MCLD 602 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2): MCLD 602 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 3): MCLD 602 C1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 4): MCLD 602 D1
  • Rights Society: MCPS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Etched): 1S BTSY-6027-2-A-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Etched): 1S BTSY-6027-2-B-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Runout - Etched): 1S BTSY-6027-2-C-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Runout - Etched): 1S BTSY-6027-2-D-1B
  • Label Code: MCA-6006
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout on disc 1 side A): BT-6027/2-A W1 MCA8L
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout on disc 1 side B): BT-6027/2-B W1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout on disc 2 side C): BT-6027/2-C W1 MCA8L
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout on disc 2 side D): BT-6027/2-D W1
  • Matrix / Runout: 68087 A
  • Matrix / Runout: 68087 B
  • Matrix / Runout: 68087 C
  • Matrix / Runout: 68087 D
  • Other: Marketed by Anchor Records Ltd
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Etched): BTSY 6027-2A N995
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Etched): BTSY-6027 2B N996
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Runout - Etched): BTSY 6027-2C N793
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Runout - Stamped): BTSY-6027-2-D W41*
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 runout): [etched] AMCMP . 23011 - 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2 runout): [etched] AMCMP 23011 - 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 3 runout): [etched] AMCMP • 23011 - 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 4 runout): [etched] AMCMP • 23011 • 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Stamped/Etched): BT6027A1C XG 1 c
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Etched): BT 6027B-1D XG 1 v
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C Runout - Stamped/Etched): BT 6027C-1C XG 1 v
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D Runout - Stamped): BT6027D-1D XG 2
  • Barcode (Scanned): 008811952822
  • Other: UN 506
  • Label Code: LC 5064
  • Matrix / Runout: MCBD19528 01 6
  • Matrix / Runout (Mould hub): MADE IN THE UK
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L136
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0480
  • Barcode: 68.086/87
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp A): MX209609
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp B): MX209610
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp C): MX209611
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp D): MX209612

About The Crusaders

Garage rock band from Australia.{;}Gospel group from Illinois. Owners of and .

Members

  • Kendall James
  • Mick Baty
  • Chris Maljers
  • James McDonald
  • Jim Vaughn
  • Mary Ann Vaughn
  • Dolores Harris
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Summary by Thomas Burdett

The Best Of The Crusaders is a fantastic collection of some of the band's best work. It's the perfect introduction to their music for those who are unfamiliar with their sound, and a great addition to any jazz lover's collection.

Comments

quinn1216
quinn1216
where is the solo by Carlton???
trucosysecretosclupenguin
trucosysecretosclupenguin
C’mon peeps.
tevumy
tevumy
AWB
rossyboy1985
rossyboy1985
Been looking for this song for decades. Thank God!?
helenawood
helenawood
Where's the Larry Carlton guitar solo??
mchingono7
mchingono7
My dad played this! Memories!
proyectodemanualidades
proyectodemanualidades
Fuck this is so cool
demenastuces
demenastuces
I'm reminded of my hospital stay (appendicitis) when this was on the charts. One of my two roomies was dancing to this on his crutches. Big smile. Great!
shalinithakur2024
shalinithakur2024
I believe soul music is so much more appealing than most hip hop and rap. Yes, I AM showing my age!
jandyz555
jandyz555
When I was younger you could not tell me that this was not BB King
djackman11
djackman11
My grandmother Loved this song she played the album all the time I grew to love it also in Loving Memory of her So Put it where you want it...lol
thanate23
thanate23
Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool music....
camillesp808
camillesp808
You just got to love it❤
rosagaleon
rosagaleon
ദ്ദി*ΦωΦ)ദ്ദി*ΦωΦ)ദ്ദി*ΦωΦ)ദ്ദി*ΦωΦ)ദ്ദി*ΦωΦ)
maxinewhitfield
maxinewhitfield
Good
sofiaquaglia
sofiaquaglia
Ma jeunesse. Génial!!!!❤
mspano601
mspano601
Heard this on KBCA Los Angeles growing up in the polluted hell-hole.