A fine introduction to de Burgh's own inimitable, hopelessly romantic (some might say maudlin), windswept musical style--and more comprehensive than Best Moves. Songs like the overly dramatic "Don't Pay The Ferryman" and tear-streaked "Missing You" have had many a starry-eyed fan weeping in her boudoir. Then there's 1986's million-selling "The Lady In Red"... a song that came 10 years too late to inspire punk, but certainly would've done given the chance. Note there are two versions of this collection--the German and English. The UK one is slightly superior, containing as it does de Burgh¹s epic tale of playing cards against the Devil, 1976's "Spanish Train". The title of the final track says it all: "High On Emotion"; this is music for emotion junkies. --Everett True
Track Listing
This Waiting Heart Don't Pay The Ferryman Much More Than This Sailing Away The Lady In Red Borderline Say Goodbye To It All Spanish Train Fatal Hesitation Ship To Shore Missing You Diamond In The Dark Tender Hands A Spaceman Came Travelling Where Peaceful Waters Flow High On Emotion
