Previously…
Back in the early 90’s, Compact Discs (CD) were the thing! A literal upgrade in quality from the bulky Vinyl, 8-track, and cassette tapes. It was the only way to get music back then as digital downloads were still in its infancy. CD’s also had a long lifespan–unless you left them under direct sunlight–and were reported to be good for a couple of thousand plays before encountering any problems.
Here is the latest batch of discs that I picked up:
Outside: From the Redwoods (1993)
The second live album by Kenny Loggins. Originally recorded in a 1992 concert held “outside” a venue located within a stand of giant redwood trees. Loggins released it the following year.
I actually had this in cassette! Favorites include Conviction of the Heart and the Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald duet What a Fool Believes.
Track List:
- Conviction of the Heart – 5:36
- What a Fool Believes (Duet with Michael McDonald) – 4:12
- Your Mama Don’t Dance – 4:13
- I Would Do Anything (Duet with Shanice) – 7:36
- Now and Then – 3:31
- Angry Eyes – 4:48
- If You Believe – 6:04
- Celebrate Me Home – 8:02
- Love Will Follow (Duet with Shanice) – 5:53
- Leap of Faith – 6:54
- This Is It – 4:18
- Footlose – 4:03
- I’m Alright – 8:48
The Best of Sade (1994)
The first greatest hits album by Sade. Favorites back then were Smooth Operator and The Sweetest Taboo. The same is still true today.
Track List:
- Your Love Is King – 3:41
- Hang On to Your Love – 4:29
- Smooth Operator – 4:16
- Jezebel – 5:23
- The Sweetest Taboo – 4:25
- Is It a Crime – 6:16
- Never as Good as the First Time – 3:58
- Love Is Stronger Than Pride – 4:17
- Paradise – 3:36
- Nothing Can Come Between Us – 3:52
- No Ordinary Love – 7:19
- Like a Tattoo – 3:36
- Kiss of Life – 4:10
- Please Send Me Someone to Love – 3:40
- Cherish the Day – 6:17
- Pearls – 4:35

Gold: The Best of Spandau Ballet (2000)
Proof that even the messiest of breakups has hope. Spandau Ballet reunited for a world tour in 2015 and I certainly wasn’t going to miss it[i] when the tour stopped in Manila. Dubbed Spandau Ballet: Soulboys of the Western World Tour, the band performed in the Mall of Asia Arena on September 21, 2015.
All-time favorites are Gold, True, and Round and Round. After the concert, I’ve added Only When You Leave, Communication, and Highly Strung to that now growing list.
Track List:
- Gold – 3:55
- True – 5:40
- Only When You Leave – 4:48
- Lifeline – 3:28
- Communication – 3:27
- Instinction – 3:39
- Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On) – 4:09
- To Cut a Long Story Short – 3:22
- The Freeze – 3:33
- Musclebound – 3:56
- Paint Me Down – 3:47
- She Loved Like Diamond – 2:55
- Round and Round – 4:34
- Highly Strung – 4:11
- Fight for Ourselves – 4:24
- I’ll Fly for You – 5:14
- Through the Barricades – 5:57
A recurring theme: Compact Discs….you gotta love them 🙂