Chris de Burgh is rightly described as a "songwriter's songwriter," and this collection shows why. The 16 selections on Lady in Red showcase de Burgh's immaculate pop instincts. Ranging from epic Elton John-esque ballad statements such as the title track and "Here Is Your Paradise" to sprightly pop/rockers like "Don't Pay the Ferryman," de Burgh's elegant touch is truly a wondrous thing to discover. The collection is also buttressed by an unreleased composition, {&" There's a New Star ...   [ read more ]

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Notes From Planet Earth is a makeshift compilation of some of Chris de Burgh's classic hits as well as some of his later pieces. The bigger singles are represented by "The Lady in Red," "Don't Pay the Ferryman," and "High on Emotion," with minor hits such as "Say Goodbye to It All," "Sailing Away," and "Ship to Shore" making up the bulk of his older material. A new version of "Missing You" appears here, as well as a 1989 rendition of "A Spaceman Came Traveling" when the origin...   [ read more ]

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Covering all of his crucial eighties material, Spark to a Flame: The Very Best of Chris de Burgh offers up most of this songwriter's best work, while also including a few of his better pieces from early in his career. The decade took apt notice of de Burgh, giving him two Top 40 hits on Billboard with "Don't Pay the Ferryman" in 1983 and the hugely successful "Lady in Red" in 1987, which are both included on this set. Three of his most delightful narratives from the '70s show up here as well...   [ read more ]

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