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Now and Then

Chris de Burgh · 2008

78 min · 20 tracks · rock music

A reflective collection of melodic rock ballads that blend romantic storytelling with anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of romantic nostalgia
  • steady pacing for long drives
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • melodic storytelling with emotional depth
  • uplifting themes for positive reflection

Maybe skip if you want

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

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Now and Then' was released in 2008, Chris de Burgh was already a well-established artist, known primarily for his hit 'The Lady in Red' from 1986. This album serves as a retrospective, revisiting some of his most beloved tracks while introducing new material, showcasing his enduring appeal and ability to resonate across generations.
Stylistic neighbors
Phil Collins· James Blunt· Elton John

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Pay the Ferryman 3:25
  • 2 Missing You 4:07
  • 3 The Lady in Red 4:15
  • 4 Live for the Day 3:22
  • 5 When I Think of You 3:24
  • 6 A Spaceman Came Travelling 5:03
  • 7 The Words I Love You 3:26
  • 8 Fatal Hesitation 4:15
  • 9 Much More Than This 2:56
  • 10 One World 3:55
  • 11 The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born) 4:26
  • 12 Suddenly Love 3:13
  • 13 Sailing Away 5:01
  • 14 Two Sides to Every Story 3:40
  • 15 There’s a New Star Up in Heaven Tonight 2:57
  • 16 This Waiting Heart 4:08
  • 17 Borderline 4:34
  • 18 The Snows of New York 3:03
  • 19 Say Goodbye to It All 5:02
  • 20 High on Emotion 4:26

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