Description
Ian Dury – The Best Of Ian Dury / Audio CD
UPC 0724348697523
Product Details:
- Label: Disky – DC 869752
- Format: CD, Compilation
- Country: Benelux
- Released: 1996
- Genre: Rock
Overview
The Best of Ian Dury is a comprehensive compilation of the iconic English rock singer-songwriter's most celebrated tracks. A key figure in the British New Wave and pub rock scene, Ian Dury captivated audiences with his unique vocal style, witty lyricism, and genre-blending sound. This 1996 release from Disky Records highlights his most famous songs, showcasing his ability to combine rock, funk, jazz, and punk influences into a distinct musical experience.
Featuring legendary tracks like Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Reasons to Be Cheerful (Part 3), and Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, this album provides an essential overview of Dury’s career. The collection also includes Sweet Gene Vincent, a heartfelt tribute to the rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, and Common As Muck, which captures Dury’s sharp social commentary.
This compilation is a must-have for fans of Ian Dury & The Blockheads, as well as anyone who appreciates British rock's rebellious and eclectic spirit.
Track Listing:
- What A Waste! – 3:29 (Jankel, Dury, Melvin, Blockheads)
- Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3) – 4:45 (Jankel, Payne, Dury)
- Wake Up And Make Love With Me – 4:24 (Jankel, Dury)
- There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards – 3:03 (Dury, Hardy)
- Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick – 3:42 (Jankel, Dury)
- Razzle In My Pocket – 2:57 (Dury, Hardy)
- Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll – 3:14 (Jankel, Dury)
- Inbetweenies – 5:19 (Jankel, Dury)
- Common As Muck – 3:58 (Arnold Chickenshorts)
- Sweet Gene Vincent – 3:35 (Jankel, Dury)
- I Want To Be Straight – 3:20 (Dury, Gallagher)
- You'll See Glimpses – 3:41 (Dury, Turnbull, Watt-Roy)
Key Credits:
- Performer: Ian Dury And The Blockheads
- Photography By: David Redfern
- Design: Studio Eric Wondergem BNO
