''Best Moves'' is the first
compilation album by
Chris de Burgh, released by
A&M Records
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in 1981. It includes songs from his first five studio albums as well as new tracks, "Every Drop of Rain" and "Waiting for the Hurricane". It was the first de Burgh album to chart in the UK, entering on 12 September 1981, peaking at number 65 and staying on the chart for four weeks.
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Track listing
All songs written by
Chris de Burgh.
#"The Traveller" – 4:09
#"Every Drop of Rain" (previously unreleased) – 3:33
#"In a Country Churchyard
et Your Love Shine On – 3:52
#"Patricia the Stripper" – 3:30
#"Satin Green Shutters" – 5:02
#"Spanish Train" – 5:00
#"Waiting for the Hurricane" (previously unreleased) – 4:11
#"Broken Wings" (live version) – 3:20
#"Lonely Sky" – 3:52
#"A Spaceman Came Travelling" – 5:10
#"Crusader" – 8:48
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
References
External links
The Official Chris de Burgh Website
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Chris de Burgh albums
1981 greatest hits albums
A&M Records compilation albums