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The Epic Masters

Shakin' Stevens · 2009

491 min · 146 tracks · rock music

A vibrant collection of rock and roll classics that highlights Shakin' Stevens' energetic charm and nostalgic appeal.

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Why this album works

'The Epic Masters' is significant not only for its extensive compilation of Shakin' Stevens' hits but also for its role in reigniting interest in rock and roll music of the past. The album reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart, highlighting Stevens' enduring appeal and influence on the rock genre.
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Context
Released in 2009, 'The Epic Masters' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Shakin' Stevens' prolific career, showcasing hits from the late 1970s through the 1980s. At this time, Stevens was enjoying a revival in popularity, having previously established himself as one of the UK's favorite rock and roll stars.

Tracklist

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Disc 1

  • 1 Lovestruck 3:11
  • 2 Hot Dog 2:49
  • 3 Is a Bluebird Blue? 3:21
  • 4 That's All Right 2:13
  • 5 Without a Love 3:40
  • 6 Shame Shame Shame 2:13
  • 7 Shotgun Boogie 2:57
  • 8 I Got Burned 2:19
  • 9 I Guess I Was a Fool 2:22
  • 10 Ah, Poor Little Baby 2:47
  • 11 Little Pigeon 2:48
  • 12 Do What You Did 2:10
  • 13 Apron Strings 3:10
  • 14 Treat Her Right 3:34
  • 15 I Don't Want No Other Baby 3:16
  • 16 Endless Sleep 3:32
  • 17 Fire 3:32
  • 18 Spooky 3:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Hey Mae 2:35
  • 2 Baby If We Touch 3:05
  • 3 Marie Marie 2:48
  • 4 Lonely Blue Boy 3:16
  • 5 Make It Right Tonight 3:00
  • 6 Move 3:14
  • 7 Slippin' and Slidin' 2:37
  • 8 Shooting Gallery 3:15
  • 9 Revenue Man 2:47
  • 10 Make Me Know You're Mine 4:34
  • 11 This Ole House Standout 3:08
  • 12 Nobody 3:20
  • 13 Two Hearts Two Kisses 3:16

Disc 3

  • 1 Mona Lisa 2:16
  • 2 You Drive Me Crazy Standout 2:52
  • 3 I'm Knockin' 2:53
  • 4 It's Raining 3:19
  • 5 Don't She Look Good 2:12
  • 6 Green Door 3:14
  • 7 Don't Bug Me Baby 2:54
  • 8 Don't Tell Me Your Troubles 2:31
  • 9 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 3:28
  • 10 This Time 2:54
  • 11 Baby You're a Child 2:43
  • 12 Don't Turn Your Back 3:03
  • 13 Let Me Show You How 2:54
  • 14 I'm Lookin' 2:48
  • 15 You and I Were Meant to Be 2:20

Disc 4

  • 1 Josephine 3:05
  • 2 Give Me Your Heart Tonight 3:08
  • 3 Sapphire 2:44
  • 5 I'll Be Satisfied 3:13
  • 6 Vanessa 3:54
  • 7 Boppity Bop 3:19
  • 8 Don't Tell Me We're Through 4:43
  • 9 Shirley 2:52
  • 10 You Never Talked About Me 2:33
  • 11 Too Too Much 3:29
  • 12 (Yeah) You're Evil 2:15
  • 13 Que Sera, Sera 3:06
  • 14 I'm for You 2:45
  • 15 Thinkin' of You 2:25
  • 16 Don't Be Late (Miss Kate) 2:43
  • 17 Lawdy Miss Clawdy (live) 3:06

Disc 5

  • 1 The Bop Won't Stop 2:35
  • 2 Why Do You Treat Me This Way? 2:29
  • 3 Diddle I 3:01
  • 4 Don't Be Two Faced 3:12
  • 5 Livin' Lovin' Wreck 2:12
  • 6 A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love) (feat. Bonnie Tyler) 2:59
  • 7 Brand New Man 2:28
  • 8 Cry Just a Little Bit Standout 3:14
  • 9 As Long As 3:02
  • 10 A Love Worth Waiting For 3:24
  • 11 Love Me Tonight 3:16
  • 12 It's Late 2:04
  • 13 It's Good for You (Baby) 3:02
  • 14 Your Ma Said You Cried in Your Sleep Last Night 3:26
  • 15 A Letter to You 3:14
  • 16 Come Back and Love Me 2:48

Disc 6

  • 1 Lipstick Powder and Paint 2:46
  • 2 Bad Reputation 3:32
  • 3 Don't Lie to Me 3:22
  • 4 I'm Leaving You 3:02
  • 5 The Shape I'm In 2:13
  • 6 Don't Knock Upon My Door 1:50
  • 7 Turning Away 3:24
  • 8 Love You Out Loud 3:14
  • 9 As Long as I Have You 3:23
  • 10 With My Heart 2:47
  • 11 Ain't It a Shame (You Win Again) 3:28
  • 12 So Long Baby Goodbye 3:00
  • 13 Teardrops (feat. Hank Marvin) 3:59
  • 14 You Shake Me Up 2:58
  • 15 Breaking Up My Heart 4:00
  • 16 I'll Give You My Heart 2:58

Disc 7

  • 1 Come See About Me 3:26
  • 2 Forever You 3:23
  • 3 A Little Boogie Woogie (In the Back of My Mind) 3:33
  • 4 Because I Love You 3:21
  • 5 What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? (single version) 2:53
  • 6 The Hits Keep Coming - Live Medley '86 23:10
  • 7 Tell Me One More Time 3:14
  • 8 If You're Gonna Cry 3:46

Disc 8

  • 1 What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? (single version) 2:53
  • 2 How Many Tears Can You Hide 3:41
  • 3 Jezabel 3:00
  • 4 Sea of Love 3:08
  • 5 True Love 2:44
  • 6 Just One Look 3:43
  • 7 Oh Julie 2:35
  • 8 Do You Really Love Me Too 3:03
  • 9 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 3:26
  • 10 Hello Josephine 2:57
  • 11 Woman (What Have You Done to Me) 3:16
  • 12 Heartbeat 3:03
  • 13 Tired of Toein' The Line 3:36
  • 14 Mona Lisa 2:17
  • 15 Feel the Need in Me 3:03
  • 16 If I Can't Have You 3:22
  • 17 If I Really Knew 3:20
  • 18 Come on Little Girl (Chrome Sitar) 3:31
  • 19 Jezabel (7" remix) 2:57

Disc 9

  • 1 Love Attack 3:15
  • 2 I Might 3:05
  • 3 Yes I Do 3:06
  • 4 You Shake Me Up 2:56
  • 5 Tell Me 2:58
  • 6 Tear It Up 2:25
  • 7 My Cutie Cutie 2:36
  • 8 The Night Time Is the Right Time 3:49
  • 9 Pink Champagne 3:23
  • 10 If I Lose You 3:00
  • 11 Queen of the Hop 2:40
  • 12 Rockin' the Night Away 2:56
  • 13 Love Attack (single version) 3:12
  • 14 Love Won't Stop 2:38
  • 15 Radio 3:30
  • 16 Radio (acoustic version) 3:26
  • 17 Oh Baby Don't (Out-take) 2:35

Disc 10

  • 1 Cry Just a Little Bit (Luongos mix) 6:47
  • 2 Breaking Up My Heart (extended remix) 6:55
  • 3 A Little Boogie Woogie (In the Back of My Mind) (Boogie mix) 8:59
  • 4 Come See About Me (extended remix) 5:52
  • 5 Feel the Need in Me (dance mix) 5:16
  • 6 How Many Tears Can You Hide (dance mix) 5:16
  • 7 Jezebel (Monster remix) 6:46
  • 8 Love Attack (extended version) 5:34

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