The Best of Belinda, Volume 1 cover

The Best of Belinda, Volume 1

Belinda Carlisle · 1992

62 min · 15 tracks · new wave

A vibrant collection of catchy melodies and empowering anthems that defined late '80s pop-rock.

Why this album works

This album is significant for encapsulating Carlisle's most successful singles, achieving multi-platinum status in the U.S. and marking her enduring influence in pop music. The compilation sparked renewed interest in her work and contributed to the revival of interest in female-led rock and pop acts during the early '90s.
Best for
catchy anthems for road trips steady uplifting melodic flow empowering sing-alongs with friends
Context
Released in 1992, 'The Best of Belinda, Volume 1' is a retrospective that captures Belinda Carlisle's transition from the Go-Go's to a successful solo career. This compilation follows her commercial peak with hits like 'Heaven Is a Place on Earth', solidifying her status as a prominent pop artist of the era.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heaven Is a Place on Earth Standout 4:06
  • 2 (We Want) The Same Thing Standout 4:16
  • 3 Circle in the Sand Standout 3:40
  • 4 Leave a Light On 4:14
  • 5 Little Black Book 4:10
  • 6 Summer Rain 4:11
  • 7 Vision of You 4:08
  • 8 Live Your Life Be Free 4:22
  • 9 I Get Weak 4:14
  • 10 La Luna 4:12
  • 11 I Plead Insanity 4:11
  • 12 World Without You 3:58
  • 13 Do You Feel Like I Feel? 4:14
  • 14 Half the World 4:11
  • 15 Runaway Horses 4:13

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