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This is the first Marianne Faithfull compilation since 2001’s ‘An Introduction to…’ and the first to contain rare and unreleased material since the Island Anthology ‘A Perfect Stranger’ in 1998. Containing 4 previously unreleased recordings including 1 completely unheard song, 22 of the 29 tracks on the LP are making their first appearance on vinyl or first appearance since their original release, and on the 2xCD set, 9 recordings are making their cd/digital debut.
This compilation offers a definitive overview of the first 30 years of Marianne’s recording career on the Decca and Island labels, and features versions of all of her notable singles including the original issue of her final Decca 7” ‘Something Better’ / ‘Sister Morphine’ featuring alternate takes unavailable since 1969: It acts both as a primer to the uninitiated and a rarities collection for those already converted.
Tracklist
2LP Tracklist
Side A
Come And Stay With Me
Come My Way [version 2]* [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
This Little Bird
Yesterday [Live on the BBC] * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
Sunny Goodge Street [alternate take] - Previously unreleased recording
Sally Free And Easy * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face) [Faithfull Forever version] * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
Hier Ou Demain (from the film Anna) * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
Young Girl Blues * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
Side B
Is This What I Get For Loving You?
Something Better (Original 7” version) * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
Sister Morphine (Original 7” version) * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
It’s All Over Now Baby Blue
The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan [original mix]
What’s The Hurry [original mix]
Side C
Broken English [1980 7” remix version] * [First time on vinyl since original release]
Why D’ya Do It [12” version] * [First time on vinyl since original release]
Over Here (No Time For Justice) * [First time on vinyl since original release]
Truth Bitter Truth [7” version] * [First time on vinyl since original release]
Falling From Grace * [First time on vinyl since original release]
Running For Our Lives [7” version] * [First time on vinyl since original release]
Side D
As Tears Go By * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
I’m In Love Again - Previously unreleased * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
The Calm Before the Storm - Previously unreleased * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
When I find My Life (Live) * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
Brain Drain (live) Previously unreleased recording * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Live) Previously unreleased recording * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
The Stars Line Up * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
CD Tracklist
Disc 1
Come And Stay With Me
What Have They Done To The Rain?
Once I Had A Sweetheart
Come My Way [version 2]
Go Away From My World
This Little Bird
Nuit D’ été [Summer Nights French Version] *First time on CD
Yesterday (live on the BBC)
Cockleshells (live on the BBC)
Green Are Your Eyes
Sally Free And Easy
Sunny Goodge Street [alternate take] *Previously unreleased recording
The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face) [Faithfull Forever version] *First time on CD
With You In Mind
Hang On To A Dream
Young Girl Blues
Hier Ou Demain (from the film Anna) *First time on CD
Is This What I Get For Loving You?
Don’t Make Promises
Something Better (Original 7” version) *First time on CD
Sister Morphine (Original 7” version) *First time on CD
It’s All Over Now Baby Blue
Chords of Fame
The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan [original mix]
What’s The Hurry [original mix]
Disc 2
Broken English [7” remix version]
Why D’ya Do It ? [12” version]
Over Here (No Time For Justice) *First time on CD
Intrigue [7” version] *First time on CD
Truth Bitter Truth [7” version] *First time on CD
Falling From Grace
Running For Our Lives [7” Version) *First time on CD
She’s Got A Problem
I’m In Love Again *Previously unreleased
Strange Weather
As Tears Go By [re-recorded version]
A Stranger On Earth
The Calm Before the Storm *Previously unreleased
When I Find My Life (Live)
Brain Drain (Live) *Previously unreleased recording
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Live) *Previously unreleased recording
Times Square (Live)
Bored by Dreams
The Stars Line Up
Soundwave
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