Anthology 2: Classic Hits 1967–1985 (Recorded Live) | ||||
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Greatest hits album by | ||||
Released | 29 September 1997 (Australia) | |||
Recorded | 1986–1996 | |||
Genre | Pop, rock | |||
Length | 55:34 | |||
Label | Sony BMG, RCA, Gotham | |||
Producer | Ross Fraser | |||
John Farnham chronology | ||||
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Anthology 2: Classic Hits 1967–1985 (Recorded Live) is a compilation album by Australian singer John Farnham. [1] The album was released in Australia on 29 September 1997, and is the second of a three disc anthology set. [1] The album features live recorded versions of Farnham's older hits, rare soundtrack songs, as well as covers of Australian band Cold Chisel’s "When the War Is Over" and The Beatles’ “Help!” as well as "And I Love Her". Many of the live recordings presented in this collection also appear on Farnham's 1991 live album Full House. [2]
This album peaked at No. 12 in the ARIA charts. [3]
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA) [4] | 12 |
Chart (1997) | Position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA) [5] | 56 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [6] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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