The Ultimate Collection
Chris de Burgh · 2001
154 min · 38 tracks · rock music
A melodic blend of soft rock ballads and storytelling with emotional depth and heartfelt instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for relaxation heartfelt storytelling and emotion ideal for reflective moments
- Context
- By the time 'The Ultimate Collection' was released in 2001, Chris de Burgh had established himself as a prominent figure in soft rock, known for hits like 'The Lady in Red.' This compilation came after a successful career spanning over two decades, showcasing his most beloved tracks alongside newer material, thus serving as both a retrospective and an introduction for new listeners.
- If you like
- rock music
The Ultimate Collection is an album by Chris de Burgh, released in 2001. A melodic blend of soft rock ballads and storytelling with emotional depth and heartfelt instrumentation. 'The Ultimate Collection' solidified de Burgh's legacy by reaching notable chart positions, including high placements in various countries. The album's release introduced his music to a new generation and highlighted his songwriting prowess, particularly through enduring hits that have become staples of soft rock radio. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Ultimate Collection sound like?
A melodic blend of soft rock ballads and storytelling with emotional depth and heartfelt instrumentation. Rooted in rock music.
What makes The Ultimate Collection by Chris de Burgh notable?
'The Ultimate Collection' solidified de Burgh's legacy by reaching notable chart positions, including high placements in various countries. The album's release introduced his music to a new generation and highlighted his songwriting prowess, particularly through enduring hits that have become staples of soft rock radio. By the time 'The Ultimate Collection' was released in 2001, Chris de Burgh had established himself as a prominent figure in soft rock, known for hits like 'The Lady in Red.' This compilation came after a successful career spanning over two decades, showcasing his most beloved tracks alongside newer material, thus serving as both a retrospective and an introduction for new listeners.
Who is The Ultimate Collection for?
The Ultimate Collection works well if you're into wave-like pacing for relaxation, heartfelt storytelling and emotion and ideal for reflective moments.
How many songs are on The Ultimate Collection?
The Ultimate Collection has 38 tracks, running approximately 154 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sailing Away 4:21
- 2 A Woman’s Heart 3:33
- 3 Fatal Hesitation 4:17
- 4 Missing You 4:08
- 5 The Lady in Red Standout 4:17
- 6 Tender Hands 4:30
- 7 Separate Tables 3:36
- 8 I Want It, (And I Want It Now!) (DJ Q‐Ball mix) 4:24
- 9 Waiting for the Hurricane 4:12
- 10 One Word (Straight to the Heart) 4:32
- 11 This Is Love 3:45
- 12 The Head and the Heart 3:59
- 13 Nothing Ever Happens Round Here 3:38
- 14 Borderline 4:37
- 15 Talk to Me 3:50
- 16 So Beautiful 3:48
- 17 Carry Me (Like a Fire in Your Heart) 4:25
- 18 Blonde Hair, Blue Jeans 3:22
- 19 Say Goodbye to It All 5:24
Disc 2
- 1 Where We Will Be Going 4:30
- 2 When I Think of You 3:25
- 3 Don’t Pay the Ferryman 3:49
- 4 Here Is Your Paradise 3:29
- 5 Ship to Shore 3:48
- 6 This Waiting Heart 4:09
- 7 Patricia the Stripper 2000 4:04
- 8 Where Peaceful Waters Flow 3:55
- 9 The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born) 4:27
- 10 The Snows of New York 3:34
- 11 High on Emotion Standout 4:26
- 12 The Traveller 4:11
- 13 There’s a New Star Up in Heaven Tonight 2:55
- 14 By My Side 4:25
- 15 A Spaceman Came Travelling 5:03
- 16 The Ecstacy of Flight (I Love the Night) 4:01
- 17 Diamond in the Dark 3:30
- 18 Man on the Line 4:25
- 19 The Getaway 3:50
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
Argentina
Runtime
154 min 53 sec
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