The Collection (Shakin' Stevens album)

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The Collection
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Compilation album by
Released1 April 2005 (2005-04-01)
Recorded1979–1992
Genre
Length78:10
Label
Producer Various
Shakin' Stevens chronology
Collectable
(2004)
The Collection
(2005)
Now Listen
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Encyclopedia of Popular Music Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [2]

The Collection is a compilation album by Welsh rockabilly singer Shakin' Stevens, released in April 2005. A live performance DVD was also released with the CD in Europe and was only available in the UK via import versions. [1] In May 2005, a different DVD, called The DVD Collection, was released, which included 27 songs and bonus material. [3] The Collection peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. [4]

Contents

Reception

Reviewing the album for AllMusic, Thom Jurek described it as a "dynamite find" and that "there have been many compilations over the years, but none are this extensive or pervasive in covering his underappreciated career. The DVD included with the import version offers proof as to why Stevens sold out concert halls all over Europe and Japan". [1] Joe Goodden for BBC Wales Music described the album as a "definitive collection of Shakin' Stevens hits" and that it "should deservedly revive the fortunes of one of Wales' most fondly remembered and successful singers". [5]

Track listing

The Collection
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."This Ole House" Stuart Hamblen 3:07
2."Cry Just a Little Bit" Bob Heatlie 3:13
3."Lipstick Powder & Paint" Jesse Stone 2:45
4."Green Door"
3:13
5."A Love Worth Waiting For"
  • Gary Sulsh
  • Stuart Leathwood
3:22
6."What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For"2:51
7."A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love)" (with Bonnie Tyler)
2:56
8."Marie, Marie" Dave Alvin 2:46
9."Teardrops"Shakin' Stevens3:56
10."Turning Away" Tim Krekel 3:24
11."You Drive Me Crazy"Ronnie Harwood2:53
12."A Letter to You" Dennis Linde 3:12
13."Oh Julie"Stevens2:34
14."Because I Love You"Gordon Campbell3:20
15."Hot Dog"
2:38
16."Breaking Up My Heart"Heatlie3:59
17."It's Raining" Naomi Neville 3:18
18."Shirley"
2:49
19."A Little Boogie Woogie (In the Back of My Mind)"3:30
20."Give Me Your Heart Tonight" Billy Livsey 3:06
21."Radio"
  • Heatlie
  • Campbell
3:31
22."I'll Be Satisfied"3:12
23."Feel the Need in Me"Abrim Tilmon3:01
24."It's Late" Dorsey Burnette 2:04
25."Merry Christmas Everyone"Heatlie3:40
Total length:78:10
Bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
1."This Ole House" (Video Version) 
2."A Little Boogie Woogie (In the Back of My Mind)" 
3."Come See About Me" 
4."What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For" 
5."A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love)" (with Bonnie Tyler) 
6."Love Attack" 
7."Teardrops" 
8."Turning Away" 
9."Green Door" 
10."Radio" 
11."My Cutie Cutie" 
12."It's Late" 
The DVD Collection
No.TitleLength
1."A Little Boogie Woogie (In the Back of My Mind)" 
2."Come See About Me" 
3."What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For" 
4."A Rockin' Good Time (To Mess Around and Fall in Love)" (with Bonnie Tyler) 
5."Love Attack" 
6."Teardrops" 
7."Turning Away" 
8."You Drive Me Crazy" 
9."Yes I Do" 
10."A Letter to You" 
11."Oh Julie" 
12."Because I Love You" 
13."I Might" 
14."Breaking Up My Heart" 
15."It's Raining" 
16."How Many Tears Can You Hide" 
17."Jezebel" 
18."This Ole House" 
19."Lipstick, Paint and Powder" 
20."Green Door" 
21."A Love Worth Waiting For" 
22."Radio" 
23."My Cutie Cutie" 
25."Feel the Need in Me" 
26."Give Me Your Heart Tonight" 
27."It's Late" 

Charts

Certifications and sales

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [14] Gold20,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [15] Gold100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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