| The Essential Bangles | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by The Bangles | ||||
| Released | March 30, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 1981–1988 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 49:41 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | David Kahne, Davitt Sigerson, Rick Rubin, Craig Leon | |||
| The Bangles chronology | ||||
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| AllMusic |   |
The Essential Bangles is a greatest hits album by American pop rock band the Bangles, released in 2004. The album includes 15 tracks from the band's first three studio albums, as well as non-studio album recordings and soundtrack contributions. It was released as a part of Sony BMG's The Essential series.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Origin | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Manic Monday" | Prince | Different Light (1986) | 3:05 |
| 2. | "Walking Down Your Street" | Susanna Hoffs, Louis Gutierrez, David Kahne | Different Light | 3:04 |
| 3. | "I Got Nothing" | Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, Jules Shear | The Goonies: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1985) | 3:12 |
| 4. | "If She Knew What She Wants" | Jules Shear | Different Light | 3:51 |
| 5. | "Eternal Flame" | Hoffs, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly | Everything (1988) | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Getting Out of Hand" | V. Peterson | Non-album single (1981) | 2:15 |
| 7. | "I'll Set You Free" | Hoffs, Dan Navarro, Eric Lowen | Everything | 4:47 |
| 8. | "Walk Like an Egyptian" | Liam Sternberg | Different Light | 3:24 |
| 9. | "What I Meant To Say" | V. Peterson, Debbi Peterson | B-side of "Eternal Flame" (1989) | 3:23 |
| 10. | "I'm In Line" | Hoffs, V. Peterson, D. Peterson | Bangles (EP) (1982) | 3:03 |
| 11. | "Be with You" | D. Peterson, Walker Igleheart | Everything | 3:04 |
| 12. | "In Your Room" | Hoffs, Steinberg, Kelly | Everything | 3:29 |
| 13. | "Hero Takes a Fall" | Hoffs, V. Peterson | All Over the Place (1984) | 2:56 |
| 14. | "A Hazy Shade of Winter" | Paul Simon | Less than Zero soundtrack (1987) | 2:49 |
| 15. | "Following" | Michael Steele | Different Light | 3:21 |
| Total length: | 49:41 | |||
Release history
| Country | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2004 | Columbia Records | CD, digital download | CK 89065 |
Personnel
The Bangles
- Susanna Hoffs – rhythm guitar, percussion, vocals
- Vicki Peterson – lead guitar, mandolin, electric sitar, vocals
- Michael Steele – bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
- Debbi Peterson – drums, percussion, vocals
- Annette Zilinskas – bass guitar, harmonica, vocals ("I'm In Line")
References
- Kellman, Andy. The Bangles – The Essential Bangles Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
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