Over Under Sideways Down

Track Listings

1. Lost Woman

2. Over, Under, Sideways, Down

3. I Can't Make Your Way

4. Farewell

5. Hot House of Omagarashid

6. Jeff's Boogie

7. He's Always There

8. Turn into Earth

9. What Do You Want

10. Ever Since the World Began

Tracks:

Lost Woman
Over, Under, Sideways, Down
Nazz Are Blue
I Can't Make Your Way
Rack My Mind
Farewell
Hot House of Omagarashid
Jeff's Boogie
He's Always There
Turn into Earth
What Do You Want
Ever Since the World Began
Over, Under, Sideways, Down [7" Version][*]
Jeff's Boogie [7" Version][*]
Happenings Ten Years Time Ago [*]
Psycho Daisies
Hot House of Omagarashid [Alternate Take][*]
Mr. Zero - Keith Relf
Knowing - Keith Relf
Shapes in My Mind - Keith Relf
Blue Sands - Keith Relf
Shapes in My Mind [Alternate Version][#] - Keith Relf

Album Description

1998 Repertoire reissue of historic 1966 album with 10 bonustracks: five rare Yardbirds cuts (7in mono mixes of 'Over Under Sideways Down' & 'Jeff's Boogie', 'Hot House Of Omagarashid' (Alternate Take Mono A) and versions of 'PsychoDaisies' & 'Happenings Ten Years Time Ago' with Jimmy Page) and five solo cuts by the band's Keith Relf: both sides of his first 7in ('Mr. Zero' & 'Knowing' - which were the bonustracks on the previous reissue), plus 'Shapes In My Mind', 'Blue Sands' and a previously unreleased alternate long version of 'Shapes In My Mind'. 22 tracks total.

Customer Reviews:

essential.......2006-02-24

if, like me , you realize how the 60's were like no other time, and the window has closed, this is an album full of songs that opens that window on the best era of music to come along scince the classical time. the yardbirds defined a type/style of the time. blues, rock, and psychedelic swirling around in one grand mix to create a unique stew. jeff beck shines on this album, as does the entire group. if at first listen, it sounds dated, give it a little time. it's raw and full simultaneously. if you are into the 60's, this is essential.

ESSENTIAL YARDBIRDS--INDISPENSIBLE !.......2004-12-27

Don't be fooled by the fact that this CD is packaged under the US title of the LP which is commonly known as "Roger the Engineer": this is, bar none, THE best reissue of this indispensible Yardbirds set. Repertoire has always had a reputation for quality, and this CD is another example of that sterling reputation. What they have done is give us BOTH the US and UK covers! Great idea! The original Chris Dreja cover is reproduced on the inside booklet, with a nice essay on the genesis of the LP and the tracks contained therein. As to those tracks: nothing more need be said about how good this album is. Critical essays abound everywhere, so check 'em out. The main thing that makes this reissue the BEST are the TEN, count 'em, TEN bonus trax! "Over Under Sideways Down" and "Jeff's Boogie" in their original 45 Mono mixes; the non-LP single "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" and "Psycho Daisies" in Stereo; the alternate take of "Hot House..." which was issued on the Mono UK edition of "Roger"; and FIVE Keith Relf solo trax! Here goes: "Mr. Zero" and "Knowing", both sides of his first Columbia UK 45; "Shapes In My Mind" and "Blue Sands", his second Columbia UK 45; and, finally, a previously unreleased alternate version of "Shapes In My Mind". Outstanding! THIS IS THE ONE TO BUY ! Thank you to Repertoire for another great, well thought out reissue!

A 1966 Milestone.......2004-06-03

"Over, Under, Sideways, Down" or "The Yardbirds" or "Roger the Engineer" was the Yardbirds` first real album released in 1966. They had released two albums in America in 1965 "For Your Love" and "Having a Rave Up", but they were merely a compilations of singles, EP`s , live-recordings or obscure recording which were included to fill up the albums to reach an acceptable playing-time.

For the first time they were given the opportunity to record a real album. The were not given unlimited studio-time; on the contrary; the album was recorded during a very short time-period; I believe it was about 2 weeks. This makes the result even more impressive. It`s no exaggeration to call this album one a the greatest of the mid-sixties. Very tight playing by everyone, impressive and innovative guitar-work from Jeff Beck, solid vocals and great songs.

In my opinion there is no doubt that it`s Jeff Beck who makes the difference. I love the sounds he can get out of his guitar. It`s not difficult to imagine how he stunned people listening to his guitar back in 66. The great mixture of traditional blues and the new psychedelic sounds has never been surpassed.

Even classic 12 bar blues tracks like "Lost Woman","Over, Under, Sideways, Down", "The Nazz Are Blue", "Rack My Mind", "Jeff`s Boogie" and "What Do You Want" sounded (sounds) new; and these recordings still sound uplifting and full of energy today.

On songs like "Ever Since The World Began", "Turn Into Earth", "Hot House" and "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" showed a purer progressive side of the band. In fact "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" was not originally included on the album, as it was recorded shortly after, at a time when Jimmy Page had also joined the group. "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" was released as a single with "Psycho Daisies" as the b-side. These two songs have been featured on most re-releases of the album, and can almost be considered as originals. The moving "Farewell" is a another favourite; makes you think of the sad destiny of Keith Relf who died electrocuted in 1976 by his own guitar while practising at his home.

Unfortunately this 2 lead-guitarist period would last very short, as Jeff Beck soon left. As far as I know, they only recorded 3 songs; with "Stroll On" from the movie "Blow Up" as the third.

The bonus tracks make the CD an even better buy. The Keith Relf solo tracks a all solid; in fact they are really the Yardbirds backing singer Relf. "Mr Zero" is not far from later Yardbirds recordings like "Little Soldier Boy".

If you`re even the least interested in the music that came out of the 1960`s this milestone is a must buy!

Roger The Engineer o la evolución del rock Inglés.......2003-12-10

Con el paso del tiempo Roger The Engineer o The Yardbirds (hay tantas versiones disponibles que la denominación confunde, aunque esta parece la mejor) se ha transformado en un referente a la hora de indicar el punto de partida para la sicodelia, del mismo modo que sucede con los Byrds y su Fifth Dimension, ambos discos aparecidos a mediados del 66, y lo que demuestra los distintos caminos que tomaría el estilo en ambos lados del Atlántico, ya que Byrds y Yardbirds, aparte del nombre parecido no comparten muchas ideas musicales. No se si esa afirmación es del todo cierta, ya que si bien los Yardbirds abrieron el camino para nuevas formas musicales, éstos están tan ligados al hard rock como a la sicodelia. Pero viene el complicado asunto de qué es exactamente la sicodelia. Si se trata de experimentar con la guitarra y llevar el instrumento a otras alturas, entonces los Yardbirds son los padres del estilo, más aún si se considera que Hendrix y Cream todavía no daban señales de vida. Lost Woman, Rack My Mind y What Do You Want son 3 poderosos temas con un Beck brillante disparando furiosos acordes y riffs, en tanto Over, Under, Sideways, Down explora sonoridades más lejanas. Ahora, si se trata de introducir nuevas ideas más allá de las 6 cuerdas, el asunto se limita un poco más. Pero Turn Into Earth y el inicio de Ever Since the World Began son cantos gregorianos en formato pop, y eso no se había visto mucho antes, al igual que el particular efecto conseguido en Hot House of Omagarashid. Como se ve, el grupo si aportó unas cuantas buenas ideas a la sicodelia, pero también desarrolló otras para el hard rock que en el fondo es lo que más se les reconoce (no por nada tuvieron a Beck, Clapton y Page).

Revisando los temas extras, Psycho Daisies es un blues dinámico pero no muy relevante, pero Happenings Ten Years Time Ago es una auténtica joya hard sicodélica, con Beck y Page enfrascandose en un duelo de titanes en medio de sirenas. Lástima que esta sociedad no produjo más temas, aunque es fácil ver lo imposible que hubiese sido tenerlos en el mismo grupo mucho tiempo. Por su parte, los temas de Keith Relf varían entre el pop barroco y la sicodelia más light, pero son todos rescatables exceptuando el insipidísimo Blue Sands. Aftermath y Revolver pueden haber sido los discos más importantes del fundamental 66, pero Roger The Engineer es una visita obligada para exploradores un poco más curiosos.

EPIC LP BN 26246 Original U.S. release.......2003-04-25

The original EPIC vinyl LP has the original 10 tracks. Most of the 20 + CD tracks are a RAID into the YardbiRds Gomelskey catalog. I'd say that 'there are too many extra song tracks'. If you like original YardbiRds, try 'Roger The Engineer', and the 'RHINO' 2CD Ultimate Collection. Both CDs' should be available here at amazon.com. Many tracks are 'Re-channeled'STEREO, In 1963-64 most Yardbirds and Rolling Stones tracks were recorded in natural mono.
I usually rate the YardbiRds HIGH, their innovations still sound great, even now, 30 + years after their original release dates! I'd say 'Buy' this CD.

Over, Under, Sideways, Down (A Comprehensive Collection 1963-1968)

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Nice collection Poor sound
Terrific music, poorly recorded
Yardbirds - 'Over,Under,Sideways,Down' (Raven) 4 1/2 stars
Every Song is there
essential

Over, Under, Sideways, Down (A Comprehensive Collection 1963-1968)
The Yardbirds
Manufacturer: Raven
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000765T
Release Date: 1992-01-01

Tracks:

Baby What's Wrong
I Wish You Would
Certain Girl
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Got Love If You Want It
I Ain't Got You
I'm Not Talking
Train Kept A Rollin'
I Ain't Done Wrong
For Your Love
Heart Full of Soul
Evil Hearted You
Still I'm Sad
I'm Still a Man
Shapes of Things
Over, Under, Sideways, Down
You're a Better Man Than I
Happenings Ten Years Time Ago
Nazz Are Blue
Rack My Mind
Psycho Daisies
Stroll On
Little Games
Puzzles
Drinking Muddy Water
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor
Ten Little Indians
Think About It

Album Description

Incredible 28 track compilation from Down Under on the Raven label with excellent album notes byGlenn Baker. Also includes a band family tree. Tracks include "Baby What's Wrong", "Good MorningLittle Schoolgirl", "Train Kept A Rollin", "Heart Full O Souland" and more. Raven.

Album Details

Incredible 28 Track Compilation from Down under on the Raven Label with Excellent Album Notes Byglenn Baker. Also Includes a Band Family Tree. Tracks Include "Baby What's Wrong", "Good Morninglittle Schoolgirl", "Train Kept a Rollin", "Heart Full O Souland" and More.

Customer Reviews:

Nice collection Poor sound.......2007-02-27

This is a real shame. It's a compilation of terrific songs, but very poorly recorded. Sound quality is really lacking. The reason why the poor sound this compilation is NOT an authorized release. Most of the songs included came from lps or other sources. Buyer beware! Purchase the Rhino collection.

Terrific music, poorly recorded.......2006-07-03

This is a real shame. It's a compilation of terrific songs, but very poorly recorded. Sound quality is really lacking. Would love to buy a new, improved re-issue.

Yardbirds - 'Over,Under,Sideways,Down' (Raven) 4 1/2 stars.......2005-07-16

The only reason I'm giving this CD release a 4 1/2 star rating instead of a five star one,is that I still like their 'Ultimate' 2-CD box set better(see my review).Don't get me wrong,this 28-song anthology just may very well be the BEST Yardbirds single disc compilation ever.Covers all three of the Yardbird's eras of Clapton,Beck and Page.Also includes informative liner notes.A should-have.

Every Song is there.......2004-09-12

Hi
Every Yardbird song that i used to know when i was younger is in this album. I like the vocalist of this group, the songwriting and of course the guitar work. I'm more of a Jeff Beck fan, but i like of course Page and Clapton. I couldn't name a special song of this CD, there are quite a few choices for favourite songs.
Regards

essential.......1999-03-02

This is the only Yardbirds release that cover all three guitar players tenure with the legendary group. Starting with Eric Clapton, the band progressed from blues to psychedelia to the beginnings of heavy metal. Jeff Beck's era is well represented as is Jimmy Page's final months with the band. Includes such devastating singles as "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" (with both Beck and Page) and "Think About It" (with Jimmy Page). If you've wondered what all the hubub about this band is, this is where to start.

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Over Under Sideways Down
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Manufacturer: Repertoire/Hepcat
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002B76DQ
Release Date: 2002-11-11

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1. Lost Woman
2. Over, Under, Sideways, Down
3. I Can't Make Your Way
4. Farewell
5. Hot House of Omagarashid
6. Jeff's Boogie
7. He's Always There
8. Turn into Earth
9. What Do You Want
10. Ever Since the World Began