Gold
Chris de Burgh · 2007
156 min · 37 tracks · rock music
A sweeping collection of emotive ballads and storytelling, merging rock with poetic lyrics and lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey of emotive ballads
- for reflective evenings
- sweeping narratives with lush instrumentation
- engaging storytelling through varied pacing
- ideal for long, thoughtful sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'Gold' is a retrospective compilation that showcases Chris de Burgh's extensive catalog spanning over three decades. This album arrived after his earlier success in the 1980s and 1990s but also marked a period of reflection on his musical journey. While it was not a new studio album, it highlighted his enduring presence in the pop-rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phil Collins· James Blunt· Elton John
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Don't Pay the Ferryman 3:26
- 2 Sailing Away 5:01
- 3 The Lady in Red 4:19
- 4 Fatal Hesitation 4:17
- 5 Ship to Shore 3:49
- 6 Missing You 4:08
- 7 Quiet Moments 1:41
- 8 Fire on the Water 4:31
- 9 Shine On 3:59
- 10 Where Peaceful Waters Flow 3:55
- 11 High on Emotion 4:26
- 12 Tender Hands 4:29
- 13 Last Night 6:09
- 14 It's Such a Long Way Home 2:49
- 15 Say Goodbye to It All 5:05
- 16 Every Drop of Rain 3:31
- 17 A Spaceman Came Travelling 5:04
- 18 Spanish Train 4:59
- 19 Patricia the Stripper 3:28
Disc 2
- 1 The Spirit of Man 4:41
- 2 The Ballroom of Romance 4:27
- 3 One Word (Straight to the Heart) 4:33
- 4 For Rosanna 3:35
- 5 Lonely Sky 3:55
- 6 The Waiting Heart 4:09
- 7 One More Mile to Go 3:32
- 8 The Snows of New York 3:37
- 9 In Love Forever 3:58
- 10 Much More Than This 2:57
- 11 Broken Wings (Live) 3:24
- 12 The Traveller 4:10
- 13 In a Country Churchyard 3:56
- 14 Satin Green Shutters 5:04
- 15 Always on My Mind 3:24
- 16 Borderline 4:36
- 17 The Girl With April in Her Eyes 4:15
- 18 Crusader 8:55
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