| Details / Tracklist: |
1-1: Heart And Soul (3:40)
1-2: China In Your Hand (4:02)
1-3: Valentine (3:57)
1-4: Sex Talk (Live) (4:44)
1-5: I Will Be With You (4:04)
1-6: Bridge Of Spies (US Single Edit) (4:09)
1-7: Monkey House (4:31)
1-8: You Give Up (Full Length Version) (4:34)
1-9: Friends Like These (3:46)
1-10: No Sense Of Pride (3:49)
1-11: On The Wing (3:50)
1-12: Giving My Love Away (3:21)
1-13: Still So In Love (3:28)
1-14: Thank You For Goodbye Rides Again (4:11)
1-15: Walk Away Renee (3:46)
1-16: I'm A Believer (3:30)
1-17: Whenever You Need Me (Extended) (6:13)
1-18: Soul Destruction (Remix) (8:07)
2-1: Secret Garden (4:06)
2-2: Road To Our Dream (Edit) (4:04)
2-3: Only The Lonely (Guitar Remix) (4:03)
2-4: Whenever You Need Me (4:17)
2-5: Walk On Air (4:41)
2-6: Soul Destruction (Remix / Edit) (3:38)
2-7: Only A Heartbeat (Single Edit) (3:54)
2-8: Arms Of Love (3:35)
2-9: Island (5:16)
2-10: Time Will Tell (3:39)
2-11: This Girl (4:03)
2-12: Made Of Money (3:50)
2-13: One Direction (3:59)
2-14: The Promise (4:00)
2-15: A Place In My Heart (3:58)
2-16: Time Of Our Lives (Live) (3:29)
2-17: Call Me (3:16)
2-18: Crying (3:55)
2-19: All The Love (4:01)
2-20: Dirty Town (4:02)
3-1: China In Your Hand (Full Length Version) (5:07)
3-2: Sex Talk (4:15)
3-3: Bridge Of Spies (Full Length Version) (5:23)
3-4: Road To Our Dream (Full Length Version) (4:38)
3-5: Only A Heartbeat (4:39)
3-6: Heart And Soul (Dub Mix) (4:20)
3-7: Only The Lonely (Nightmare Mix) (8:01)
3-8: Island (Canadian Remix) (4:42)
3-9: Arms Of Love (Canadian Remix) (3:29)
3-10: Running Away (Canadian Remix) (3:22)
3-11: Heart And Soul (US Radio Edit) (3:51)
3-12: You Give Up (Live) (4:07)
3-13: You Never Notice Me (Live) (4:01)
3-14: Downtown (Live) (3:33)
3-15: Hold On To Love (Acoustic Version) (4:28)
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3-16: Run (3:43)
3-17: Be Wonderful (3:42)
3-18: Guess Who's Sorry Now (4:23) |
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| Description: | Essential by T'pau, released 16 September 2022.
This version of Essential comes as a 3xCD. - Three CD set. Curated directly with Carol Decker, this collection journeys through the entire career of the well-loved pop-rock outfit right from their 1987 debut single 'Heart And Soul' through to 2021's 'Guess Who's Sorry Now' and everything in between. Essential T'Pau features the UK Chart #1 smash hit 'China In Your Hand' alongside every other Top 40 hit as well as a number of original recordings from hit albums Bridge Of Spies, Rage and The Promise. Also included is a smattering of remixes, alternative and live versions as well as the first physical release of recent singles 'Run', 'Be Wonderful' and 'Guess Who's Sorry Now'."Essential T'Pau" on CD brings together the most important hits and defining album tracks of the British pop-rock band T'Pau, known for their powerful melodies, emotional ballads and the distinctive voice of singer Carol Decker. This collection focuses on the band's most successful phase in the late 1980s, when they conquered international charts with songs like "China in Your Hand" and "Heart and Soul". The compilation offers a balanced mix of energetic pop-rock anthems and atmospheric mid-tempo pieces that showcase the band's characteristic blend of catchy hooks, strong choruses and polished 80s production. Thanks to the CD format, the album is ideal both for rediscovering the band's catalogue in high sound quality and for fans who want to have their essential tracks in one place. The track selection is designed as a journey through T'Pau's hit history and underlines why the band is still regarded as one of the distinctive voices of the 80s pop-rock era.
T'Pau emerged in the mid-1980s in the UK and quickly achieved international fame. Their single "Heart and Soul" became a hit in several countries and opened the door to worldwide recognition. The power ballad "China in Your Hand" stayed at the top of the UK charts for weeks and became their signature song, still considered one of the classics of the decade. With a combination of rock elements, pop sensibility and memorable melodies, T'Pau built up a loyal fan base and released several successful albums. Their work is often associated with the golden era of 80s pop-rock and remains an important reference for fans of that style.
The CD is released by Spectrum, a label known for well-curated compilations and catalogue releases that focus on quality and a clear concept. Spectrum specialises in bringing together the essential works of established artists in compact, accessible editions, often at an attractive price-performance ratio. The label has earned a reputation for compiling its "Essential" and "Best Of" editions in a way that appeals both to newcomers who want a convenient introduction and to long-time fans who appreciate a strong, hit-focused selection. With "Essential T'Pau", Spectrum again underlines its strength in presenting an artist's key songs in a coherent, carefully assembled overview, making this CD particularly suitable as a core piece in any 80s pop and rock collection.
"Essential T'Pau" is therefore more than just a simple hits collection: it is a retrospective of the band's most important creative period and a compact portrait of an act that helped shape the sound of an entire pop generation. Whether as an introduction for new listeners or as a nostalgic journey for long-time fans, this compilation offers a dense, satisfying listening experience that captures T'Pau's musical essence and lasting impact. |
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5394589 |
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