Greatest Hits
April Wine · 1979
50 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
A dynamic collection of hard rock anthems that showcase April Wine's melodic prowess and energetic instrumentation.
Greatest Hits is an album by April Wine, released in 1979. A dynamic collection of hard rock anthems that showcase April Wine's melodic prowess and energetic instrumentation. 'Greatest Hits' is significant as it highlights April Wine's strong presence on Canadian radio and paved the way for their future successes. The album includes chart-topping singles like 'You Could Have Been a Lady,' which helped solidify their legacy in rock music and earned them several Juno Award nominations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Greatest Hits sound like?
A dynamic collection of hard rock anthems that showcase April Wine's melodic prowess and energetic instrumentation. Rooted in hard rock.
What makes Greatest Hits by April Wine notable?
'Greatest Hits' is significant as it highlights April Wine's strong presence on Canadian radio and paved the way for their future successes. The album includes chart-topping singles like 'You Could Have Been a Lady,' which helped solidify their legacy in rock music and earned them several Juno Award nominations. Released in 1979, 'Greatest Hits' came at a time when April Wine was solidifying their status in the North American rock scene following their breakthrough album 'Nature of the Beast' in 1977. This compilation features some of their most popular tracks, capturing the band's evolution and widespread appeal during their commercial peak.
How many songs are on Greatest Hits?
Greatest Hits has 14 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Fast Train 3:21
- 2 Drop Your Guns 3:38
- 3 Weeping Widow 3:55
- 4 Rock n’ Roll Is a Vicious Game 3:20
- 5 Oowatanite Standout 3:51
- 6 You Could Have Been a Lady Standout 3:23
- 7 Roller Standout 3:38
- 8 Like a Lover, Like a Song 5:08
- 9 I’m on Fire for You Baby 3:29
- 10 Lady Run, Lady Hide 3:01
- 11 Bad Side of the Moon 3:15
- 12 I Wouldn’t Want to Lose Your Love 3:12
- 13 You Won’t Dance With Me 3:44
- 14 Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love 3:36
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