High on Emotion: Live from Dublin
73 min · 15 tracks · rock music
A vibrant concert experience blending heartfelt storytelling with anthemic melodies and rich instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last Night Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Lady in Red — As de Burgh’s signature song, its performance embodies the emotional core of the concert, captivating audiences with its romantic narrative and lush arrangement.
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Don't Pay the Ferryman — The track's dramatic storytelling and engaging melody create a memorable moment in the live set, illustrating de Burgh’s knack for narrative songwriting.
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Sailing Away — This song highlights de Burgh's ability to blend introspection with soaring choruses, making it a standout that resonates deeply with live audiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional peaks
- engaging live storytelling experience
- nostalgic ballads for reflection
- for intimate gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- dislike live performance energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This live album solidified de Burgh's status post 'The Lady in Red' success.
- Themes
- Dublin concert energy· romantic storytelling· narrative songwriting
- Career context
- When High on Emotion: Live from Dublin was released in 1990, Chris de Burgh was enjoying significant commercial success following his breakthrough hit 'The Lady in Red' from 1986. This live album captured the energy of his performances during a peak period in his career, showcasing both older hits and newer material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phil Collins· James Blunt· Elton John
Tracklist
- 1 Last Night Start here 7:13
- 2 Sailing Away 5:14
- 3 The Revolution 4:03
- 4 I’m Not Scared Anymore 4:40
- 5 Spanish Train 6:00
- 6 Borderline 4:51
- 7 The Risen Lord 3:36
- 8 The Last Time I Cried 6:16
- 9 The Lady in Red 4:07
- 10 A Spaceman Came Travelling 3:43
- 11 Patricia the Stripper 4:21
- 12 Missing You 4:25
- 13 Say Goodbye to It All 5:58
- 14 Don’t Pay the Ferryman 4:11
- 15 High on Emotion 5:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Bridge
Billy Joel
Shares anthemic melodies and storytelling, capturing live performance energy with emotional depth.
Unplugged...and Seated
Rod Stewart
Equally vibrant live feel, blending romantic themes with rich instrumentation and a warm vocal delivery.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Combines narrative songwriting with grand melodies, creating a similar emotional resonance in live settings.
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