Anthology 3: Rarities

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Anthology 3: Rarities
Anthology, Vol. 3 Rarities.jpg
Compilation album by
John Farnham
Released10 November 1997 (Australia)
Recorded1966–1997
Genre Pop, Rock
Length59:06
Label Sony BMG, RCA, Gotham
Producer Ross Fraser
John Farnham chronology
Anthology 2: Classic Hits 1967-1985 (Recorded Live)
(1997)		Anthology 3: Rarities
(1997)		 Highlights from The Main Event
(1998)

Anthology 3: Rarities is a compilation album of mainly covers (including songs originally recorded by Paul McCartney, ZZ Top and Led Zeppelin), by Australian singer John Farnham. [1] The album was released in Australia on 10 November 1997, and is the third of a three disc anthology set. [1] The album features a live 'Swing Version' of "You're the Voice" performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the grand opening of Crown Casino, as well as duets with Australian country vocalist Smoky Dawson and Taiwanese singer Chiu.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "I Feel Fine" (J. Lennon, P. McCartney) – 2:06
  2. "Susan Jones" (P. Best) – 2:00
  3. "Birthday" (J. Lennon, P. McCartney) – 2:50
  4. "Legs" (F. Beard, J. Hill, B. Gibbons) – 4:38
  5. "Black Dog" (J. Page, R. Plant, J. Jones) – 4:37
  6. "Dream People" (F. Howson, J. Capek) – 5:05
  7. "Good Company" (R. Fraser, P. Buckle, J. Farnham) – 4:23
  8. "Take You Back" (S. Romig, F. Sablotny) – 4:06
  9. "Love's in Need" (S. Wonder) – 4:04
  10. "You're the Voice [Swing Version]" (A. Qunta, C. Thompson, K. Reid, M. Ryder) – 4:57
  11. "Little Piece of My Heart" (C. Celli, A. Levin, J. Ponti) – 2:10
  12. "Break The Ice" (S. Schifrin, B. Marlette) – 3:19
  13. "Running For Love" (H. Faltermeyer, T. Whitlock) – 2:56
  14. "Burn For You [U.S. Mix]" (P. Buckle, R. Fraser, J. Farnham) – 3:28
  15. "Cool Water" – with Smoky Dawson (B. Nolan) – 3:54
  16. "Don't Let It End" – with Chiu (A. Hendra) – 4:42

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1997)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [2] 20

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)Position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [3] 87

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [4] Gold35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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