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Footsteps

Chris de Burgh · 2009

50 min · 16 tracks · rock music

A reflective collection of covers infused with de Burgh's emotive storytelling and acoustic warmth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • emotive storytelling with warmth
  • thoughtful background for contemplation
  • gentle acoustic journey through classics

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks high-energy tracks
  • prefers standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Footsteps' was released in 2009, Chris de Burgh was entering his fourth decade as a recording artist, having achieved widespread fame with hits like 'Lady in Red.' This album marks a significant departure from his original works, focusing instead on beloved classic songs reinterpreted through his distinct lens. It showcases both nostalgia and reverence for the music that inspired him throughout his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Phil Collins· James Blunt· Elton John

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 First Steps 1:09
  • 2 Turn, Turn, Turn 3:29
  • 3 The Long and Winding Road 3:34
  • 4 Africa 4:15
  • 5 Without You 3:21
  • 6 Where Have All the Flowers Gone? 3:43
  • 7 Sealed With a Kiss 2:36
  • 8 Blackbird 2:24
  • 9 We Can Work It Out 2:12
  • 10 All Along the Watchtower 3:18
  • 11 Corrina, Corrina 2:46
  • 12 Rhythm of the Rain / Crying in the Rain 3:08
  • 13 Polly Von 3:12
  • 14 American Pie 4:22
  • 15 The Last Thing on My Mind 3:27
  • 16 Footsteps 3:01

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