I admit, I’m a casual Bad Company fan. As I reviewed their discography, picking just five songs was more difficult than I thought. This was a pretty good band in their prime, certainly worthy label mates with Led Zeppelin on their Swan Song record label.
Formed from members of three pretty fine English bands: Free, Mott the Hoople and King Crimson, these guys were instantly good on their debut album Bad Company in 1974. From 1974-1982, this lineup released six studio albums before breaking up. The band would reform with various lineups, with the four original members only regrouping in 1998 to record several songs and play a few concerts before that lineup ended. Boz Burrell died in 2006 and Mick Ralphs this year. Only Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers remain.
“Can’t Get Enough” Bad Company (1974) Mick Ralphs. An under appreciated rhythm section that like Fleetwood Mac set the groove for the song. Ralphs was an underrated guitarist who gave Rodgers some tasty melodies for his soulful vocals.
“Ready For Love” Bad Company (1974) Mick Ralphs. Great blues-rocker. Another standout guitar song from Ralphs.
“Good Lovin’ Gone Bad” Straight Shooter (1975) Mick Ralphs. One of their really good riff songs. Ralphs was a talented songwriter.
“Silver, Blue and Gold” Run With the Pack (1976) Paul Rodgers. A power ballad and one of Rodgers’ finest compositions.
“Gone, Gone, Gone” Desolation and Angel (1979) Boz Burrell. Hard pounding rocker.
There are certainly others that could or should be on a top five list. This lineup deserves their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
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