Dr. Hook – Greatest Hits (VG/VG+) – LP, US 1980

Greatest Hits is an LP by Dr. Hook from 1980 released on the Capitol Records label.

About this album

Dr. Hook’s Greatest Hits (And More) is a sharp summary of the band’s sly, hook-filled crossover appeal. Issued in 1987, this compilation brings together the country-rock, pop and soft-rock singles that made them familiar on both sides of the Atlantic, from the mournful storytelling of Sylvia’s Mother to the bright sheen of When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman and Sexy Eyes. It shows how the group balanced humour, sentiment and radio-ready melody, with Shel Silverstein’s songwriting influence and the band’s easy-going performance style helping define their identity. As a snapshot of their best-known era, it underlines why Dr. Hook remained a durable singles act through the 1970s and early 1980s.

Genre: Pop & Rock