Greatest Hits (Robyn Hitchcock album)
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Greatest Hits is a collection of Robyn Hitchcock
material from the A&M
period 1988-1992 (which spanned the albums Globe of Frogs
, Queen Elvis
, Perspex Island
, & Respect
).
The collection also includes various hard-to-find B-Sides, which acted as a strong selling point for Hitchcock's fans, including Legalized Murder, Ruling Class, Dark Green Energy and Bright Fresh Flower. In addition, a couple of choice covers are included in the shape of Bryan Ferry's More Than This and a live take of The Byrds' Eight Miles High.
It was released as part of A&M's Backlot Digital Remasters Series on September 9, 1996.
All songs by Robyn Hitchcock
except where indicated.
Robyn Hitchcock
Robyn Rowan Hitchcock is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. While primarily a vocalist and guitarist, he also plays harmonica, piano and bass guitar....
material from the A&M
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
period 1988-1992 (which spanned the albums Globe of Frogs
Globe of Frogs
Globe of Frogs is an album released by Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians on A&M Records in 1988. Made in London, it was recorded by the Egyptians along with Pat Collier, and emerged as the group's debut after signing to major label A&M.The album is densely produced, most of the tracks shying away...
, Queen Elvis
Queen Elvis
Queen Elvis is an album released by Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians on A&M Records in 1989.Having signed to A&M in 1988, this second set for the label was unreleased in Hitchcock's home country the UK. The album's cover depicts Hitchcock in a red telephone box, illuminated from the inside...
, Perspex Island
Perspex Island
Perspex Island is the title of an album by Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians, released on Go! Discs in 1991.The group's third under their contract to A&M Records, it contains eleven Hitchcock originals. It was recorded in Los Angeles in 1991, and features guest appearances by Hitchcock fans Michael...
, & Respect
Respect (Robyn Hitchcock album)
Respect is the title of an album by Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians, released on A&M in 1993.-Background:"Respect" is the group's fourth and final studio album under contract to A&M, and Hitchcock's last record with the Egyptians...
).
The collection also includes various hard-to-find B-Sides, which acted as a strong selling point for Hitchcock's fans, including Legalized Murder, Ruling Class, Dark Green Energy and Bright Fresh Flower. In addition, a couple of choice covers are included in the shape of Bryan Ferry's More Than This and a live take of The Byrds' Eight Miles High.
It was released as part of A&M's Backlot Digital Remasters Series on September 9, 1996.
Track listing
- Balloon Man 03:34
- Vibrating 03:01
- Flesh Number One (Beatle Dennis) 02:40
- A Globe of Frogs (electric version) 04:29 (B-side for Balloon Man single 1988)
- Legalized Murder 04:08 (B-side for Flesh Number One (Beatle Dennis) single 1988)
- Intro to "Eyes" 02:44 live intro to One Long Pair of Eyes. (Excerpt from Madonna of the Wasps EP 1989)
- One Long Pair Of Eyes 04:59
- Madonna Of The Wasps 03:06
- Wax Doll 04:14
- More Than This 03:52 (by Bryan FerryBryan FerryBryan Ferry, CBE is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to public prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in...
) (From Madonna of the Wasps EP 1989) - Ruling Class 03:25 (B-Side for Madonna of the Wasps single, 1989)
- So You Think You're In Love 02:35
- Oceanside 03:45
- Ride 05:01
- She Doesn't Exist 04:26
- Dark Green Energy 03:14 (B-side for So You Think You're In Love single 1991)
- Eight Miles HighEight Miles High"Eight Miles High" is a song by the American rock band The Byrds, written by Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn, and David Crosby and first released as a single on March 14, 1966 . The single managed to reach the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the Top 30 of the UK Singles Chart...
03:58 (by ClarkGene ClarkGene Clark, born Harold Eugene Clark was an American singer-songwriter, and one of the founding members of the folk-rock group The Byrds....
, David CrosbyDavid CrosbyDavid Van Cortlandt Crosby is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. In addition to his solo career, he was a founding member of three bands: The Byrds, Crosby, Stills & Nash , and CPR...
and McGuinnRoger McGuinnJames Roger McGuinn is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for being the lead singer and lead guitarist on many of The Byrds' records...
) (from So You Think You're In Love CD single) - Driving Aloud (Radio Storm) 04:00
- The Yip Song 03:08
- Alright, Yeah 02:57 (B-side for Driving Aloud single 1992)
- Bright Fresh Flower 03:22 (B-side for The Yip Song single 1992)
All songs by Robyn Hitchcock
Robyn Hitchcock
Robyn Rowan Hitchcock is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. While primarily a vocalist and guitarist, he also plays harmonica, piano and bass guitar....
except where indicated.