Ultimate Collection [Import, Original recording remastered]

Chris De Burgh | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 4, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Polygram Int'l
• ASIN: B000053ZPB
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #527,746 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Sailing Away

2. A Woman's Heart

3. Fatal Hesitation

4. Missing You

5. The Lady in Red

6. Tender Hands

7. Seperate Tables

8. I Want It (And I Want It Now!) [DJ Q-Ball Mix]

9. Waiting for the Hurricane

10. One Word (Straight to the Heart)

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Where We Will Be Going

2. When I Think of You

3. Don't Pay the Ferryman

4. Here Is Your Paradise

5. Ship to Shore

6. This Waiting Heart

7. Patricia the Stripper 2000

8. Where Peaceful Waters Flow

9. The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born)

10. The Snows of New York

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Splendid!, May 21, 2001

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eveoflove (North York, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

Made in EU in 2000, Serial# 949-086-0, Playing Time 154:57

This 2-disc compilation covers CDB's career from 1980's "Eastern Wind" up to 1999's "Quiet Revolution".

There's already quite a few "greatest hits" packages released, but this one includes 2 previously unreleased tracks ("Patricia The Stripper 2000", a re-make of the song from the "Spanish Train..." album, plus "There's A New Star Up In Heaven Tonight".)

It also includes tracks that were "added" on earlier compilations, like "The Traveller", "The Waiting Heart" and "A Spaceman Came Travelling(1995 version)".

If your collection of CDB is not extensive, this album is a great choice; if you're unfamiliar with this rock "troubadour", or only know a few tracks, this item is a must: 2-and-a-half hours of listening enjoyment!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What REAL Music Sounds Like, July 29, 2003

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shoutgrace "savedbyhisgrace" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

The 80s had produced alot of great artists, but sadly some have faded into that superhit land in the sky. Irish singer/songwriter Chris De Burgh is not to be forgotten. De Burgh is known for his vivid storytelling, powerful anthems and beautiful love ballads. Some may remember him for the 1987 hit song "Don't Pay the Ferryman." Well, there's more to his musical talent than "Ferryman" and "Lady in Red." His tribute to Princess Diana, "There's a New Star Up in Heaven Tonight" is stunning. It equals recognition with Elton John's tribute song, "Goodbye England's Rose." De Burgh's version is profoundly beautiful. "Missing You" makes my heart melt. Most of his best songs are covered on this album. But should include "Up Here in Heaven," "Much More Than This," "Forevermore" and "Suddenly Love" from the 'Love Songs Album' and "Timing Is Everything" from the title album, as is "Guilty Secret" and "Love and Time." Since the "Patricia" song appears on the album it's too bad "Spanish Train" wasn't added instead. Other than that it's must own of one of the best 80s artists that disappeared into infinity but left us some of the best made songs that won't be around again. If you're going to choose the "best of" then this is it.

5.0 out of 5 stars a nice surprise, January 7, 2012

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Jim - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

I've been a lifelong fan of this artist and was overjoyed to see a few songs that are not in my collection. Discs one and two are a predictable pick of great material spanning almost three decades. The third disc is the gem containing rare pieces almost impossible to find. For the fan, this is a worthwhile investment, for someone less acquainted, this is a fantastic way to get an overall feel for what this man is capable of delivering, from a soft ballad to a full-throttle rock concert experience. Amazing music, well-versed stories, all in a terrific package. In my opinion, many songs were missing, but with as much incredible material as Chris has in his library, it does him justice, but there's so much more. That having been said, I would call this collection the tip of the ice deburgh, if you'll pardon the pun. Don't forget to check out his Moonfleet CD as well, arguably his best work to date containing some of the best music I've ever heard. If you're serious about real MUSIC that is WRITTEN and PLAYED by an ARTIST, then you won't be disappointed.