Leo Sayer – The Very Best Of Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer – The Very Best Of Leo Sayer

A collection of memorable hits and much-loved songs from one of British pop's most distinctive voices, The Very Best Of Leo Sayer brings together the melodic songwriting, expressive vocals and polished arrangements that made Leo Sayer an international star during the 1970s.

Born in Sussex in 1948, Leo Sayer first attracted attention as a songwriter before establishing himself as a performer with an unmistakable stage presence and an emotionally expressive singing style. His early career was closely associated with songwriter and producer David Courtney, with whom he developed a string of memorable songs that combined pop craftsmanship, soft rock, singer-songwriter influences and theatrical flair. Sayer's music subsequently reached audiences across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, earning him a place among the most recognisable British pop artists of his generation.

The collection features several of his signature recordings, including “When I Need You,” the heartfelt ballad that became a worldwide hit, and “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing,” an exuberant, rhythmically driven pop song that showcased his lighter, more playful side. The latter earned Sayer a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1978, reflecting the song's crossover appeal beyond conventional pop audiences.

“Raining In My Heart” and “How Much Love” highlight his talent for combining strong melodies with polished production, while “Dancing The Night Away” and “Thunder In My Heart” capture the upbeat energy that helped make his music a fixture of 1970s radio. Across these recordings, Sayer moves comfortably between romantic balladry, piano-led pop, soft rock and danceable arrangements, always keeping his expressive voice at the centre.

The collection also reaches back to the songs that established his early reputation. “One Man Band” is a memorable example of his collaboration with David Courtney, while “Giving It All Away” was written by Sayer and Courtney and first recorded by Roger Daltrey before Sayer released his own version. “Train” and “Let It Be” add further variety, reflecting the broader range of material associated with his early albums.

“Long Tall Glasses” remains one of Sayer's best-known recordings, pairing a lively rhythm with a playful vocal performance. “Moonlighting” offers a more characterful, story-driven pop approach, while “The Show Must Go On” recalls the theatrical presentation that helped define his early public image. Together, these songs trace the development of an artist whose music could be simultaneously intimate, exuberant and instantly memorable.

Leo Sayer's appeal lies in the combination of strong songwriting, distinctive vocals and arrangements that cross the boundaries between pop, soft rock and disco-era dance music. This collection provides an accessible introduction to his best-known material and a nostalgic journey through a particularly fertile period of British popular music.

Ideal for fans of classic 1970s pop, melodic soft rock and enduring radio favourites, The Very Best Of Leo Sayer brings together the songs that made Sayer a familiar voice across generations of music listeners.

Tracklist

1. When I Need You

2. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

3. Raining In My Heart

4. How Much Love

5. Dancing The Night Away

6. Thunder In My Heart

7. I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)

8. One Man Band

9. Giving It All Away

10. Train

11. Let It Be

12. Long Tall Glasses

13. Moonlighting

14. The Show Must Go On