The Greatest Hits (INXS album)
Encyclopedia
The Greatest Hits is a greatest hits
compilation released by Australia
n rock
band INXS
in 1994. The compilation was a chart success in the UK, peaking at #3, however, it only managed to reach #112 on the US Billboard Top 200; it did achieve platinum status, though. The album included two new songs: "The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)
", and "Deliver Me".
WEA (Catalogue # 45099-8388-2)
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
compilation released by Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band INXS
INXS
INXS are an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays are Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar/keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax...
in 1994. The compilation was a chart success in the UK, peaking at #3, however, it only managed to reach #112 on the US Billboard Top 200; it did achieve platinum status, though. The album included two new songs: "The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)
The Strangest Party (These Are The Times)
"The Strangest Party " is a single by Australian band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence. The song was a new track on their compilation album The Greatest Hits....
", and "Deliver Me".
Australian track listing
Mercury (Catalogue # 526 230-2)- "MystifyMystify (song)"Mystify" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, and is the fifth single from their 1987 album Kick.The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence as part of the first sessions for "Kick"...
" - "Suicide BlondeSuicide Blonde"Suicide Blonde" is the title of the first single from the INXS album X. It reached the top 10 on the US Hot 100 and Australia in 1990 and reached a peak of #11 in the UK.-Writing and recording:...
" - "Taste ItTaste It"Taste It" is the fourth single from the 1992 album Welcome to Wherever You Are, by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence....
" - "The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)The Strangest Party (These Are The Times)"The Strangest Party " is a single by Australian band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence. The song was a new track on their compilation album The Greatest Hits....
" - "Need You TonightNeed You Tonight"Need You Tonight" is the fourth song on INXS's 1987 album Kick as well as the first single from the album released worldwide. It is the only INXS single to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" - "Original SinOriginal Sin (INXS song)"Original Sin" is a hit single by Australian rock group INXS released in 1984 on their fourth album The Swing. It was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss, and produced by Nile Rodgers....
" - "Heaven SentHeaven Sent (INXS song)"Heaven Sent" is the first single by INXS taken from their eighth studio album Welcome to Wherever You Are. It was released only in Europe, Japan and Australia. The song was written by Andrew Farriss who explained on the liner notes of the 1992 remaster: ”Originally I wrote the song as a 3/4...
" - "DisappearDisappear (INXS song)"Disappear" is a single by INXS, the second single taken from their album X. It peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's seventh and last top 10 single...
" - "Never Tear Us ApartNever Tear Us Apart"Never Tear Us Apart" is a single released by Australian rock group INXS in August 1988. It was also included on the band's sixth studio album, Kick. The music was written by Andrew Farriss, who recorded a blues-style demo and gave it to Michael Hutchence...
" - "The GiftThe Gift (INXS song)"The Gift" is the first single from the 1993 album Full Moon, Dirty Hearts, by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Jon Farriss and Michael Hutchence....
" - "Devil InsideDevil Inside (INXS song)"Devil Inside" is a song by Australian band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence and is one of INXS's best known songs.It was released as a single in February 1988...
" - "Beautiful GirlBeautiful Girl (INXS song)"Beautiful Girl" was the fifth, internationally released single from the 1992 album Welcome to Wherever You Are, by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss who was inspired to write this by the birth of his baby daughter...
" - "Deliver Me"
- "New SensationNew Sensation"New Sensation" is a song by the Australian rock group INXS. It was the third single from their 1987 album Kick. The music was written by Andrew Farriss and the lyrics by Michael Hutchence...
" - "What You NeedWhat You Need (song)"What You Need" is a song recorded by the Australian band INXS. It is the leadoff track from their 1985 album, Listen Like Thieves. "What You Need" was the first single off the album in Australia and New Zealand, while it was in USA and Europe the second single after "This Time" and was the band's...
" - "Listen Like Thieves"
- "Bitter TearsBitter Tears (song)"Bitter Tears" was a single by INXS, the third Australian and fourth UK single taken from their album X. It peaked at #30 on the UK Singles Chart improving on the disappointing performance of the previous single, By My Side...
" - "Baby Don't Cry"
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- "Just Keep Walking"
- "The Loved OneThe Loved One (song)"The Loved One" is a song by Australian R&B, rock band The Loved Ones and was released in May 1966 as the debut single ahead of their extended play, Blueberry Hill, which appeared in December. The song also featured on their debut Long Play album, Magic Box, in October 1967...
" - "Don't Change"
- "Original SinOriginal Sin (INXS song)"Original Sin" is a hit single by Australian rock group INXS released in 1984 on their fourth album The Swing. It was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss, and produced by Nile Rodgers....
" - "I Send a Message"
- "Burn For You"
- "What You NeedWhat You Need (song)"What You Need" is a song recorded by the Australian band INXS. It is the leadoff track from their 1985 album, Listen Like Thieves. "What You Need" was the first single off the album in Australia and New Zealand, while it was in USA and Europe the second single after "This Time" and was the band's...
" - "This Time"
- "Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain)Kiss the Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain)"Kiss the Dirt " is a song by the Australian alternative rock band INXS. It was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence and included as the third track on the 1985 album Listen Like Thieves....
" - "Listen Like Thieves"
- "Need You TonightNeed You Tonight"Need You Tonight" is the fourth song on INXS's 1987 album Kick as well as the first single from the album released worldwide. It is the only INXS single to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" - "Mediate"
- "Devil InsideDevil Inside (INXS song)"Devil Inside" is a song by Australian band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence and is one of INXS's best known songs.It was released as a single in February 1988...
" - "New SensationNew Sensation"New Sensation" is a song by the Australian rock group INXS. It was the third single from their 1987 album Kick. The music was written by Andrew Farriss and the lyrics by Michael Hutchence...
" - "Never Tear Us ApartNever Tear Us Apart"Never Tear Us Apart" is a single released by Australian rock group INXS in August 1988. It was also included on the band's sixth studio album, Kick. The music was written by Andrew Farriss, who recorded a blues-style demo and gave it to Michael Hutchence...
" - "Suicide BlondeSuicide Blonde"Suicide Blonde" is the title of the first single from the INXS album X. It reached the top 10 on the US Hot 100 and Australia in 1990 and reached a peak of #11 in the UK.-Writing and recording:...
" - "DisappearDisappear (INXS song)"Disappear" is a single by INXS, the second single taken from their album X. It peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's seventh and last top 10 single...
" - "Heaven SentHeaven Sent (INXS song)"Heaven Sent" is the first single by INXS taken from their eighth studio album Welcome to Wherever You Are. It was released only in Europe, Japan and Australia. The song was written by Andrew Farriss who explained on the liner notes of the 1992 remaster: ”Originally I wrote the song as a 3/4...
" - "The GiftThe Gift (INXS song)"The Gift" is the first single from the 1993 album Full Moon, Dirty Hearts, by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Jon Farriss and Michael Hutchence....
" - "The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)The Strangest Party (These Are The Times)"The Strangest Party " is a single by Australian band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence. The song was a new track on their compilation album The Greatest Hits....
"
US Track listing
- "The One ThingThe One Thing (song)"The One Thing" is a song by Australian rock group INXS, released as the first single from their 1982 album Shabooh Shoobah.Shabooh Shoobah was released in the United States in February 1983 and peaked at number 46 on the Billboard 200 album chart. "The One Thing" brought INXS their first Top 40...
" - "Original SinOriginal Sin (INXS song)"Original Sin" is a hit single by Australian rock group INXS released in 1984 on their fourth album The Swing. It was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss, and produced by Nile Rodgers....
" - "What You NeedWhat You Need (song)"What You Need" is a song recorded by the Australian band INXS. It is the leadoff track from their 1985 album, Listen Like Thieves. "What You Need" was the first single off the album in Australia and New Zealand, while it was in USA and Europe the second single after "This Time" and was the band's...
" - "Listen Like Thieves"
- "Shine Like It Does"
- "Need You TonightNeed You Tonight"Need You Tonight" is the fourth song on INXS's 1987 album Kick as well as the first single from the album released worldwide. It is the only INXS single to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" - "Devil InsideDevil Inside (INXS song)"Devil Inside" is a song by Australian band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence and is one of INXS's best known songs.It was released as a single in February 1988...
" - "New SensationNew Sensation"New Sensation" is a song by the Australian rock group INXS. It was the third single from their 1987 album Kick. The music was written by Andrew Farriss and the lyrics by Michael Hutchence...
" - "Never Tear Us ApartNever Tear Us Apart"Never Tear Us Apart" is a single released by Australian rock group INXS in August 1988. It was also included on the band's sixth studio album, Kick. The music was written by Andrew Farriss, who recorded a blues-style demo and gave it to Michael Hutchence...
" - "Suicide BlondeSuicide Blonde"Suicide Blonde" is the title of the first single from the INXS album X. It reached the top 10 on the US Hot 100 and Australia in 1990 and reached a peak of #11 in the UK.-Writing and recording:...
" - "DisappearDisappear (INXS song)"Disappear" is a single by INXS, the second single taken from their album X. It peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's seventh and last top 10 single...
" - "The StairsThe Stairs (song)"The Stairs" is the fifth single by INXS taken from their album X. It was only ever released in The Netherlands to coincide with the release of the Live Baby Live album and as such is an extremely rare and valuable collectors item...
" - "Heaven SentHeaven Sent (INXS song)"Heaven Sent" is the first single by INXS taken from their eighth studio album Welcome to Wherever You Are. It was released only in Europe, Japan and Australia. The song was written by Andrew Farriss who explained on the liner notes of the 1992 remaster: ”Originally I wrote the song as a 3/4...
" - "Beautiful GirlBeautiful Girl (INXS song)"Beautiful Girl" was the fifth, internationally released single from the 1992 album Welcome to Wherever You Are, by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss who was inspired to write this by the birth of his baby daughter...
" - "The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)The Strangest Party (These Are The Times)"The Strangest Party " is a single by Australian band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence. The song was a new track on their compilation album The Greatest Hits....
" - "Deliver Me"
All Juiced Up
A special edition of this compilation includes a bonus CD with remixes.- "Taste It (Youth Accapella Mix)"
- "Cut Your Roses Down (Sure Is Pure Mix)"
- "Suicide Blonde (Milk Mix)"
- "Please (You Got That...) (E-Smoove Club Need Mix)"
- "Disappear (Red Zone Mix)"
- "I'm Only Looking (Morales Bad Yard Mix)"
- "Cut Your Roses Down (Sure Dub Mix)"
- "What You Need (Cold Cut Mix)"
- "Devil Inside (12" Mix)"
Single
- "The Strangest Party"/"Wishing Well"(remix) (October 1994)