Steve miller band announces new 180gram vinyl box set. The band is led by steve miller on guitar and lead vocals. Released in april of 1977, it hit number 8 on billboard that year. Book of dreams is the tenth album by the steve miller band. Steve miller lives somewhat of a dual musical existence, solidly forging his reputation as a blues man, playing with the likes of howlin wolf, muddy waters, and buddy guy, all of whom hed met during his days in san francisco, during those splendid nights and the fillmore but then, in the same breath, steve has his lightly tinged psychedelic side, stringing together dreamy romantic. By the midseventies the steve miller band knew their sound and had become damn good at along the way. A recording artist since 1968, miller made eight albums for capitol, culminating with the joker, before recording the multimillion selling fly like an eagle in 1976. Miller left his first band to move to san francisco and form the steve miller. Steve miller born october 5, 1943 in milwaukee, wisconsin is an american blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. Release book of dreams by steve miller band musicbrainz. Music steve miller band cds and dvds for sale shop with.
One of historys most important rock bands return with a brand new collection of steve miller bands ultimate hits. Steve miller band mint m grading 33 rpm speed vinyl. Part of the fender center a 501c charity based in corona, california, its mission is to provide free and lowcost music lessons in piano, guitar, bass, voice, drums, and comboband. The record album you see is the one you will receive. Miller left his first band to move to san francisco and form the steve.
Find similar albums to book of dreams steve miller band, steve miller on allmusic. The steve miller band book of dreams music skip to main content. The steve miller band album, abracadabra by steve miller record, vintage steve miller record, vintage music, music decor, 80s decor. Things do go awry when renaissance faire whimsy takes over clunkers like wish upon a star and babes. The 1995 book of dreams remaster on dcc gzs1077, done by our host, is all you need in my opinion if you can get it at a reasonable price, that is.
Steve miller book of dreams new vinyl 6025772991 ebay. Book of dreams steve miller band album book of dreams is the tenth studio album by steve miller band. Steve miller band sounded good in the 60s but starting with the joker in 73 their sound had changed although it was still easy to identify as steve miller. The songs from 1973 onwards are represented by the correct versions, though the albums after book of dreams are underrepresented. The group is best known for a string of mid to late1970s hit singles that are staples of classic rock radio, as well as several earlier psychedelic rock albums. Capitol records recently struck a deal with steve miller which will see universal music enterprises ume issue back catalogue projects. Booking entertainment is the leading entertainment booking agency for booking steve miller band for events worldwide our steve miller band agent will be happy to help you get steve miller bands availability and booking fee, or the price and availability for any other alist entertainer, band, comedian or celebrity you may want for your. Deluxe edition of new hits set offers 8 previously unreleased tracks. Gary mallaber drums, percussion, steve miller guitar, synthesizer, sitar guitar, producer, lonnie turner bass, greg douglas slide guitar, david denny rhythm guitar, byron allred piano, synthesizer, john palladino executive producer.
So anything the band put out was bound to turn the heads of fans, but the magic of book of dreams is even if it was millers debut it would have been a hit. The cover illustration was also used on the record label on the vinyl version of the album. Steven sticks douglas moore drums and background vocals on winter time. Shop 176 records for sale for album book of dreams by steve miller band on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. The steve miller band is an american rock band formed in 1966 in san francisco, california. Sh discography, book of dreams by the way, have you ever heard shs 1993 fly like an eagle remaster on dcc gzs1033. Book of dreams is the tenth studio album by steve miller band. Steve miller bands ultimate hits cd and digital collection is due for release on 15 september and can be ordered in standard or deluxe version. Features song lyrics for steve miller bands book of dreams album. Listen to your favorite songs from book of dreams by the steve miller band now. Greatest hits 197478 lp by steve guitar miller vinyl, aug2008, capitolemi records. The steve miller band book of dreams we receive various cds from the radio cores that we remanufacture. Book of dreams came out around a year after fly like an eagle. The first side of bod can be heard every day on any classic rock station anywhere.
Ultimate hits is issued in october and is available in no less than four different physical editions, including a 4lp vinyl package. A pretty average sounding recording on this vinyl reissue, nothing to write home about. Steve miller band complete albums volume 2 19772011 180gram vinyl box set. Fly like an eagle space cowboy industrial military complex hex macho city say wow. The album peaked in the top 10 of the trade charts in four countries, including canada where the album topped rpm magazines 100 albums chart. It is here, on this 1977 blockbuster, that steve miller shored up his space cowboy moniker and cosmic persona. The steve miller band book of dreams releases discogs. Book of dreams steve miller band, steve miller songs. These listings are for the disc only and do not come with the case, album art, or inserts. Steve miller band will be hitting the road again this year first this spring for an evening with the steve miller band. Steve miller is a huge believer in a music education program for kids age 7 to 17 called kids rock free. The steve miller band book of dreams 1977, goldisc.
A recording artist since 1968, steve made eight albums for capitol, culminating with the joker, before recording the multimillion selling fly like an eagle in 1976. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Steve miller band reissues remasters steve hoffman. Released in may 1977, book of dreams is the band s 10th studio album, and one that has gone on to become one of the groups most successful releases. Album of the daybook of dreams the steve miller band. Fly like an eagle and book of dreams are essentially twin albums, mostly recorded during the threeyear period that followed the joker. Now, complete albums volume 2 19772011 presents nine more steve miller band studio albums in a new 180g vinyl box set spanning the bands multiplatinum 10th studio album, 1977s book of.
The group is best known for a string of mainly mid to late1970s hit singles that are staples of classic rock radio, as well as several earlier psychedelic rock albums. Album jacket has minimal wear and a name written on the front. The album was released in 1977 see 1977 in music on the capitol label in north america and on the mercury label in europe. Starting with the global release of book of dreams and circle of love, the albums hd digital audio debuts will continue with two titles per week in chronological order ahead of the complete albums volume 2 vinyl release. Book of dreams by steve miller band album, pop rock.
The song later breaks into a nicer groove led by doubletracked lead guitar. Fly like an eagle is maybe a little stronger several of the songs on book of dreams were written by current or former steve miller band members but even that is debatable. They went through a fallow period commercially in the early seventies before coming back with the hit album the joker and the song of the same name in late 1973, before releasing the bands two most successful studio albums in 1976 and 1977, fly like an eagle and book. Our cds are professionally resurfaced and are guaranteed to work or your money back.
Originally called the steve miller blues band, the group first made its mark as a psychedelic blues rock band in san francisco. Steve miller band announce new vinyl box set complete. Millers guitar lines, vocals and lyrics maintain a punchy, bookish and often humorous pace as his players support him with the kind of. Considering the 14 songs here culled from millers last three studio albums, the joker, fly like an eagle and book of dreams, its worth it. In may 1977, steve followed this up with the album book of dreams, another multimillion seller all around the world. Warm, welcoming, and inspiring, with great music and blissful guitar.
Steve miller band book of dreams 1977, research craft. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Steve miller band book of dreams vinyl records, lp, cd. Book of dreams by steve miller guitar steve miller band guitar cd, jul1996, capitolemi records 5 out of 5 stars. Steve miller band ultimate hits superdeluxeedition. Whatever reason, book of dreams is an album any listener should take a chance on. Jungle love was written by guitarist lonnie turner and bassist greg. Pop rock, classic rock the steve miller band book of dreams 1977, vinyl discogs explore. Spend thursday evening with steve miller band at mpac. Book of dreams by the steve miller band on amazon music. The songs that got the most radio play from book of dreams werent my. Steve miller band announces ultimate hits with unreleased.
In 2018, the legendary steve miller bands complete albums volume 1 19681976 debuted as an unprecedented and acclaimed 9lp vinyl box. Three singles were released from the album in 1977 with the first single, jet airliner, being the most successful. February 22 circle of love 1981 hd digital audio release. Steve miller signed autographed book of dreams album, vinyl record, exact. Book of dreams the steve miller band album of the day. The depth varies from track to track some of which is almost adequate but. Book of dreams steve miller band, steve miller allmusic. Wondering how to book steve miller band for your event. Steve miller band book of dreams vinyl lp amoeba music. The steve miller band book of dreams 1977, nami pressing, vinyl. Fly like an eagle preowned in good condition jackets in good condition records have nice gloss playability is good sold as is please see photos classic rock vinyl record albums thanks for looking shipped with usps media mail. A hit all around the world, the album features the.