Nazareth The Singles

2012, Lauded for a lengthy series of classy albums as well their consistent live prowess, Scotland's finest have also enjoyed major success as a singles act, most notably in Europe and the Americas. This collection draws together their finest 45s (and the odd CD single), fully demonstrating their facility with a wide range of styles. And it must be said that selecting two discs from three decades of releases was no easy task because Scotland's premier rock group turned out a wealth of singles that hit the gold standard. Perhaps the secret of the Dunfermline band's success was singer Dan McCafferty's versatile voice, which ranged from a tender croon to a blues-soaked wail, hitting all points in between.