[ Mercury Records / CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 20 November 2008
Best known for his huge hits "I Don't Wanna Dance", which hit the UK number one spot in 1982 and the seminal "Electric Avenue", Eddy Grant's songwriting was often as politically charged as it was commercially-flavoured
Eddy Grant hit the number one spot in the UK and Europe with "Baby Come Back" as part of The Equals in 1966. The celebrated musician had plenty more hits but after a serious illness he left the band, returned to Guyana to recuperate and prepared to launch his hugely successful solo career.
A true perfectionist, he played every single instrument, sang every vocal part and produced every track on most of his solo albums. Best known for his huge hits "I Don't Wanna Dance", which hit the UK number one spot in 1982 and the seminal "Electric Avenue", Eddy Grant's songwriting was often as politically charged as it was commercially-flavoured. Continuing to produce his own material, Eddy Grant is as active and relevant as ever.
1. Gimme Hope Jo'anna
2. I Don't Wanna Dance
3. Electric Avenue
4. Walking On Sunshine
5. Living On The Frontline
6. Do You Feel My Love
7. War Party
8. Till I Can't Take Love No More
9. Boys In The Street
10. Baby Come Back
11. Romancing The Stone
12. Hello Africa
13. Neighbour Neighbour
14. Say I Love You
15. California Style
16. Dance Party
17. East Dry River Ska Version
18. Gotta Be Positive