Chris de Burgh - Best Movies
Album Notes
Irish singer/songwriter Chris de Burgh has always consistantly delivered sweet, smart tunes such as "Traveller" and "Every Drop Of Rain," so it's logical that even though he's never broken the top ten, his work merits a "best of" collection like this one.
"Best Moves" brings together the strongest singles from Chris de Burgh's first five albums, making for a short but pleasant collection of early material. Not all the tracks are ballads though, & the album is greatly benefited by the eerie "Spanish Train" & the whimsical air of "Patricia the Stripper".
A live version of "Broken Wings" appears here as well, with its album version coming from 1977's At the End of a Perfect Day.
With his more graceful work, songs like "Every Drop of Rain", "Satin Green Shutters", & "Lonely Sky" showcase his talent for singing elegant ballads that glisten with de Burgh's rural feel.
"A Spaceman Came Traveling" is one of his more appealing story-type songs that is benefited by its hymn-like chorus. By far, the greatest attribute of Best Moves is the addition of the nine-minute "Crusader" from the album of the same name.
Not found on "The Very Best of Chris de Burgh", one of the more accessible compilations from this artist, its wonderful tempo change & narrative balance out all the other ballads on this 11-song set. As the songs on this collection prove, de Burgh's most enjoyable material came from early in his career. 'Best Moves' offers an admirable assortment of both love songs & intricately woven tales. Although much of his material that followed this compilation should not be disregarded, this album does make for a brief but delightful listen. 11 tracks. A&M Records. 1985. ---cduniverse.com
Review by Koala
Well, Chris has done it again! This album follows on in a proud tradition of music which speaks very deeply about the human condition. Chris's lyrics bring outstanding wisdom to our troubled times. Also, his ability to move the soul with his soaring soundscapes is beyond comparison. Many people fail to see the genuis of Chris De Burgh. Only many years after he has gone may his contribution to music be fully appreciated. All of his tracks, right from the first one through to all the rest, exude brilliance and wonderfulness in almost dizzying quantities. This man truly does not know his own strength! ---amazon.co.uk
Irish singer/songwriter Chris de Burgh has always consistantly delivered sweet, smart tunes such as "Traveller" and "Every Drop Of Rain," so it's logical that even though he's never broken the top ten, his work merits a "best of" collection like this one.
"Best Moves" brings together the strongest singles from Chris de Burgh's first five albums, making for a short but pleasant collection of early material. Not all the tracks are ballads though, & the album is greatly benefited by the eerie "Spanish Train" & the whimsical air of "Patricia the Stripper".
A live version of "Broken Wings" appears here as well, with its album version coming from 1977's At the End of a Perfect Day.
With his more graceful work, songs like "Every Drop of Rain", "Satin Green Shutters", & "Lonely Sky" showcase his talent for singing elegant ballads that glisten with de Burgh's rural feel.
"A Spaceman Came Traveling" is one of his more appealing story-type songs that is benefited by its hymn-like chorus. By far, the greatest attribute of Best Moves is the addition of the nine-minute "Crusader" from the album of the same name.
Not found on "The Very Best of Chris de Burgh", one of the more accessible compilations from this artist, its wonderful tempo change & narrative balance out all the other ballads on this 11-song set. As the songs on this collection prove, de Burgh's most enjoyable material came from early in his career. 'Best Moves' offers an admirable assortment of both love songs & intricately woven tales. Although much of his material that followed this compilation should not be disregarded, this album does make for a brief but delightful listen. 11 tracks. A&M Records. 1985. ---cduniverse.com
Review by Koala
Well, Chris has done it again! This album follows on in a proud tradition of music which speaks very deeply about the human condition. Chris's lyrics bring outstanding wisdom to our troubled times. Also, his ability to move the soul with his soaring soundscapes is beyond comparison. Many people fail to see the genuis of Chris De Burgh. Only many years after he has gone may his contribution to music be fully appreciated. All of his tracks, right from the first one through to all the rest, exude brilliance and wonderfulness in almost dizzying quantities. This man truly does not know his own strength! ---amazon.co.uk
| EC1074 | Chris de Burgh - Best Movies |
| Label: | A&M Records |
| Catalog#: | 395 083-2 |
| Format: | CD [Compilation], Audio Master Plus Series |
| Made in: | France |
| Released: | 1985 |
| Barcode: | 0 82839 50832 2 |
| Style: | Soft Rock, Ballad |
Chris de Burgh – Best Moves
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01. The Traveller
02. Every Drop Of Rain
03. In A Country Churchyard
04. Patricia The Stripper
05. Satin Green Shutters
06. Spanish Train
07. Waiting For The Hurricane
08. Broken Wings
09. Lonely Sky
10. A Spaceman Came Travelling
11. Crusader
(i) The Fall Of Jerusalem
(ii) In The Court Of Saladin
(iii) The Battlefield
(iv) Finale
Total Time: 00:52:22
Companies, etc. ▼
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – A&M Records Ltd.
Copyright © – A&M Records Ltd.
Credits ▼
Art Direction [Art Director] – Michael Ross
Design – Simon Ryan
Photography By – Trevor Key
Producer – Andrew Powell (tracks: 11 (i) to 11 (iv)), Glyn Johns (tracks: 2, 7), Robin Geoffrey Cable (tracks: 4 to 6, 9, 10)
Written-By – Chris de Burgh
Notes ▼
This Compilation ℗ 1981 A&M Records Ltd. London.
© 1985 A&M Records Ltd. London
Made in France by PMDC
Barcode and Other Identifiers ▼
Barcode: 0 82839 50832 2
Matrix / Runout: 395 083-2 02 # 1-E
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0253
Label Code: LC 0485
Rights Society: GEMA
SPARS Code: AAD
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