[2016-10-07] Eddie Money "The Complete Hits And More!" 2CD set (Real Gone)

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:03 pm

Description
After famously dropping out of the New York Police Academy to pursue his rock and roll dreams, Eddie Money burst on to the scene in the late ‘70s with a series of sweaty, blue collar hits in the mold of Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder, and Bruce Springsteen, then capitalized on the MTV era by narrating a series of funny videos that cemented his image as a rock and roll Everyman, albeit one with a sneaky good songwriting touch and a powerful blue-eyed soul set of pipes. The lifestyle got the best of him during the mid-‘80s, but he made a remarkable comeback in the late ‘80s and continues on the circuit to this day offering his trademark mix of no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll and regular guy stage persona. The Complete Hits and More is by far the biggest Eddie Money collection ever, offering, like the title says, all 24 chart hits plus tracks drawn from 10 different albums and some rare live tracks drawn from the promo-only Livin’ It Up EP (which debuts on CD here in its entirety), featuring “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Baby Hold On,” “Think I’m in Love,” “Shakin’,” his comeback duet with Ronnie Spector, “Take Me Home Tonight”/”Be My Baby,” “I Wanna Go Back,” “Walk on Water,” and “Peace in Our Time.” Bill Kopp supplies the liner notes, with added photos and album art. 35 tracks remastered by Maria Triana at Battery Studios…two CDs to paradise for Eddie Money fans!

Tracklist
[CD1]
1. Two Tickets to Paradise
2. Baby Hold On
3. Wanna Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star
4. You've Really Got a Hold on Me
5. Maybe I'm a Fool
6. Can't Keep a Good Man Down
7. Maureen (Live)
8. Rock and Roll the Place (Live)
9. Love the Way You Love Me (Live)
10. Gimme Some Water (Live)
11. Get a Move On (Single Version)
12. Open Up Your Heart
13. Trinidad
14. Running Back
15. Let's Be Lovers Again
16. Think I'm in Love
17. Shakin'
18. No Control

[CD2]
1. Where's the Party?
2. The Big Crash
3. Club Michelle
4. Take Me Home Tonight/Be My Baby
5. I Wanna Go Back
6. Endless Nights
7. We Should Be Sleeping
8. Walk on Water
9. The Love in Your Eyes
10. Let Me In
11. Peace in Our Time
12. Heaven in the Back Seat
13. Another Nice Day in L.A.
14. Fall in Love Again
15. I'll Get By
16. She Takes My Breath Away (Acoustic)
17. Save a Little Room in Your Heart for Me (Acoustic)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KIC0GLM/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:11 pm

The new 2CD set above was previously released as the digital-only The Essential Eddie Money:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L1N74C2/?tag=imwan-20

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

I have this UK import that I purchased back in 2003.

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009PJSG/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00009PJSG/?tag=imwan-21

Rick A.

JoeP · **Joined:** 20 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 542

I don't need a 2 disc set, but it's frustrating that no 1 disc collection has gotten it right. The closest I think is the Sony Playlist Best of one which is very good overall.

Kym · 11 Nov 2006

I would love to see the Americathon soundtrack released on CD. It has a unique version of "Get A Move On" that has yet to appear digitally.

I assume the "single version" of the song on this 2-CD compilation is an early fade, as I never had the 45.

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

The Rock Candy remasters of Eddie's stuff is worth the money. If one has that as I do, there's no need for this 2 disc set. But if one doesn't want all the filler, then this set is the way to go.

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

Not thrilled with the live tracks. On these sets, I want the studio versions.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Mark MN wrote:

The Rock Candy remasters of Eddie's stuff is worth the money. If one has that as I do, there's no need for this 2 disc set. But if one doesn't want all the filler, then this set is the way to go.

That's the one's I listen to the most. When Rock Candy initially released these they had a really good sale if you bought all at the same time (which of course I did). :wink:

Rick A.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Nice collection. I think i already have all the EM I need, but if I didn't I'd be on this one.

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

Kym wrote:

I would love to see the Americathon soundtrack released on CD. It has a unique version of "Get A Move On" that has yet to appear digitally.

I assume the "single version" of the song on this 2-CD compilation is an early fade, as I never had the 45.

Good news Kym: The single version of "Get a Move On" included here is from the Americathon soundtrack, according to the liner notes. Totally different recording. "Open Up Your Heart" is also from the soundtrack, and did not appear on any Money LP.

Also pleased to have the 4 tracks from the promo-only live EP finally on CD.

Kym · 11 Nov 2006

Jimbo wrote:

Kym wrote:

I would love to see the Americathon soundtrack released on CD. It has a unique version of "Get A Move On" that has yet to appear digitally.

I assume the "single version" of the song on this 2-CD compilation is an early fade, as I never had the 45.

Good news Kym: The single version of "Get a Move On" included here is from the Americathon soundtrack, according to the liner notes. Totally different recording. "Open Up Your Heart" is also from the soundtrack, and did not appear on any Money LP.

I got this CD set but hadn't read the liner notes yet :oops:

, so good to know!
However, this set has the 3:36 single version. The full-length 4:55 version that appears on the Americathon soundtrack has yet to be issued on CD. Talk about baby steps! :sigh:

[2016-10-07] Eddie Money "The Complete Hits And More!" 2CD set (Real Gone)

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