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| Carry On | ||||
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| Released | 1992 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 41:25 | |||
| Label | BMG Special Products | |||
| Producer | Various | |||
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Carry On is the second compilation from American rock band Kansas, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). It was later repackaged and re-released in 2005 as On the Other Side (see below); also, "Play the Game Tonight" and "Don't Take Your Love Away" were replaced with "What's on My Mind" and "Child of Innocence."
All songs written by Kerry Livgren, except where noted.
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