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The Essential Eddie Money

Eddie Money · 2003

59 min · 15 tracks · rock music

Catchy rock melodies intertwine with anthemic choruses, encapsulating the spirit of late '70s and early '80s radio.

Why this album works

This compilation album serves as a definitive collection of Eddie Money's biggest hits, many of which reached high positions on charts, including multiple Top 40 singles. It not only solidified his legacy within classic rock but also introduced his music to a new generation, demonstrating the enduring appeal of his sound.
Career context
Released in 2003, 'The Essential Eddie Money' is a compilation that captures the peak of Eddie Money's career during the late '70s and early '80s. At this point, Money was revisiting his most successful hits as his commercial visibility had waned since his initial breakthrough in the late '70s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Two Tickets to Paradise Standout 3:58
  • 2 Baby Hold On 3:32
  • 3 Wanna Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star 4:02
  • 4 Gimme Some Water 3:39
  • 5 Get a Move On 3:41
  • 6 Trinidad 5:06
  • 7 Shakin' 3:09
  • 8 Think I'm in Love Standout 3:10
  • 9 No Control 3:59
  • 10 Take Me Home Tonight Standout 3:31
  • 11 I Wanna Go Back 3:55
  • 12 Walk on Water 4:39
  • 13 I'll Get By 3:33
  • 14 Peace in Our Time 5:02
  • 15 There Will Never Be Another You 3:55

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