If ever there was a "band that launched a thousand bands," it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn't as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable

• 1. Blue Moon
• 2. Yellow Jacket
• 3. Bluer Than Blue
• 4. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
• 5. Green Leaves of Summer
• 6. Blue Skies
• 7. Greenfields
• 8. Red Top
• 9. White Silver Sands
• 10. Yellow Bird
• 11. Orange Fire
• 12. Silver City