Best Years 1974–2014 – The 40th Anniversary Collection
Richard Clapton · 2014
237 min · 50 tracks · rock & roll
A nostalgic journey through rock ballads and reflective storytelling that captures the essence of Australian music.
Why this album works
This compilation highlights Clapton's significant contributions to Australian rock music, featuring hits that resonate deeply with fans and critics alike. The album's release coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic Australian rock, reaffirming Clapton’s status and influencing a new generation of musicians.
- Best for
- nostalgic storytelling through ballads dynamic journey with emotional peaks reflective moments for quiet contemplation
- Context
- By the time 'Best Years 1974–2014' was released, Richard Clapton had established himself as a prominent figure in Australian rock, following his commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This collection marked his 40-year career anniversary, serving both as a retrospective and a celebration of his enduring influence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Rolling Stones· AC/DC· Eric Burdon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Last Train to Marseilles 3:31
- 2 Prussian Blue 5:42
- 3 Blue Bay Blues 4:43
- 4 Throw Me Down a Line 3:09
- 5 Girls on the Avenue Standout 3:17
- 6 Please Come Home 3:35
- 7 Kickin' the Moon Around 4:02
- 8 Casanova's Got the Blues 5:57
- 9 Need a Visionary 3:41
- 10 Suit Yourself 3:40
- 11 Highway One #2 5:14
- 12 Capricorn Dancer Standout 3:26
- 13 Deep Water 5:28
- 14 Down in the Lucky Country 3:41
- 15 Goodbye Tiger 5:43
- 16 Wintertime in Amsterdam 6:06
- 17 Steppin' Across the Line 4:07
- 18 The Ghost Train [demo] 4:31
Disc 2
- 1 Sometimes the Fire 7:22
- 2 Get Back to the Shelter 3:56
- 3 Dark Spaces 5:56
- 4 Best Years of Our Lives Standout 5:08
- 5 I Am an Island 5:02
- 6 The Universal 4:33
- 7 Walk on Water 4:32
- 8 Amsterdam 5:14
- 9 Goodbye Barbara-Ann 4:47
- 10 Thorn in My Saddle [Billboard live version] 8:39
- 11 Trust Somebody 4:21
- 12 Glory Road 4:33
- 13 Angelou 4:06
- 14 Ace of Hearts [Best Years of Our Lives live with Jon Farris] 4:38
- 15 Distant Thunder 5:27
Disc 3
- 1 Oceans of the Heart 4:35
- 2 Real Love 5:33
- 3 That Moon 5:14
- 4 Love Is Strong 4:11
- 5 Diamond Mine 5:22
- 6 What Does It Take to Get Lucky? 5:07
- 7 Great Ocean Road [demo] 3:47
- 8 Liberty Bell [Rewired version] 4:22
- 9 Katy's Leaving Babylon [Rewired version] 3:37
- 10 High Society [Rewired version] 3:32
- 11 Hearts on the Nightline [Rewired version] 3:09
- 12 Blue Skies 6:27
- 13 Vapour Trails 6:31
- 14 Blowing Smoke Up at the Moon 3:29
- 15 Dancing With the Vampires 5:04
- 16 Sunny Side Up 4:17
- 17 Strings & Wood [demo] 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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