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The Very Best of Chris de Burgh

Chris de Burgh

58 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A rich tapestry of rock ballads woven with poignant storytelling and emotive melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic storytelling journey
  • poignant ballads for reflection
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • emotive narratives of longing

Maybe skip if you want

  • fast-paced instant gratification seekers
  • experimental soundscape enthusiasts

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'The Very Best of Chris de Burgh' marked a significant retrospective in the artist's career, highlighting his greatest hits from the late 1970s through the early '90s. By this time, de Burgh had established himself as a prominent figure in soft rock, especially known for his anthemic and romantic compositions.
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 3:49
  • 2 The Ecstasy of Flight (I Love the Night) 3:52
  • 3 The Traveller 4:07
  • 4 Ship to Shore 3:44
  • 5 Flying Home 3:54
  • 6 Satin Green Shutters 5:01
  • 7 A Spaceman Came Travelling 5:07
  • 8 Spanish Train 4:57
  • 9 High on Emotion 4:24
  • 10 Borderline 4:35
  • 11 Lonely Sky 3:50
  • 12 In a Country Churchyard 3:53
  • 13 Patricia the Stripper 3:29
  • 14 Waiting for the Hurricane 4:07

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