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Hits & Ballads

Richard Marx · 2010

110 min · 24 tracks · pop music

An evocative blend of heartfelt ballads and polished pop hits that encapsulate the emotional range of love and longing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Right Here Waiting Start here — This track exemplifies Marx's signature style with its poignant lyrics and memorable melody, making it one of his most iconic songs.
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    Hazard — The narrative-driven lyrics and atmospheric arrangement of this track showcase Marx's storytelling prowess and emotional depth.
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    Endless Summer Nights — With its lush production and romantic themes, this song captures the quintessential feel of late '80s pop balladry that defined Marx's early career.
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    Now And Forever — A staple in wedding playlists, this heartfelt ballad highlights Marx's ability to convey deep emotional connection through simple yet profound lyrics.
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    Don't Mean Nothing — This track stands out with its upbeat tempo and introspective lyrics about the complexities of relationships, displaying a different side of Marx's musical versatility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotional ballads for reflection
  • acoustic versions for intimate moments
  • nostalgic themes of love lost
  • wave-like pacing for easy listening
  • ideal for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation album that revisits earlier hits, appealing to nostalgic fans.
Themes
late '80s nostalgia· romantic longing· acoustic reflections
Career context
Released in 2010, 'Hits & Ballads' marked a retrospective compilation for Richard Marx, following his successful career in the late '80s and early '90s. By this time, Marx was revisiting his classic hits while also showcasing acoustic renditions, reflecting on his evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Michael Bolton· John Waite· Kenny Loggins
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Right Here Waiting Start here 4:24
  • 2 Hazard 5:17
  • 3 Should've Known Better 4:11
  • 4 Endless Summer Nights 4:31
  • 5 Angelia 5:17
  • 6 Children of the Night 4:44
  • 7 Now And Forever 3:33
  • 8 Slipping Away 4:14
  • 9 Don't Mean Nothing 4:41
  • 10 Can't Help Falling In Love 3:40
  • 11 Hold On To The Nights 5:14
  • 12 Keep Coming Back 6:51
  • 13 Heaven Only Knows 5:39
  • 14 Take This Heart 4:10
  • 15 Until I Find You Again 4:25
  • 16 Chains Around My Heart 5:44
  • 17 Thanks To You 4:27

Disc 2

  • 1 This I Promise You 4:38
  • 2 Hazard (Acoustic) 3:10
  • 3 Endless Summer Nights (Acoustic) 4:35
  • 4 Now And Forever (Acoustic) 4:00
  • 5 To Where You Are (Acoustic) 3:41
  • 6 The Best Of Me (Acoustic) 4:36
  • 7 Right Here Waiting (Acoustic) 4:48

What to play next

Now and Forever: The Ballads
Listen next

Now and Forever: The Ballads

2014

Continues the emotional depth with a focus on ballads, perfect after 'Hits & Ballads'.
Stories to Tell
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Stories to Tell

2010

Sets the stage with personal storytelling and similar themes of love.
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