Shooting Star – Anthology 2007

“Shooting Star” is one of those ’80s rock bands that never got the exposure and airplay they deserved (in my opinion.) This compilation has their biggest hits from the ’80s and includes a few tracks from the ’90s and beyond. “Last Chance” (the nearly seven minute hit from their eponymous debut) and “Hang On For Your Life”, “Are You on My Side”, “Flesh and Blood”, “Breakout”, and “Hollywood” (all from “Hang On For Your Life”) were just some of the popular hits in my neck of the woods. Like “Kansas” (the band) they were not afraid to mix strings with electric guitars, drums, keyboards, and vocals to produce catchy songs. This two CD set is well worth the price.

Please note that the Renaissance Records release of “Anthology” differs from other releases of the anthology, most notably the inclusion of “Flesh and Blood” which other reviewers have stated is missing. So for reference, here is the actual track listing from the Renaissance Records version of “Anthology”

Disc 1 01. You’ve Got What I Need 02. Bring It On 03. Tonight 04. Rainfall 05. Last Chance 06. Hang on For Your Life 07. Are You on My Side 08. Hollywood 09. Breakout 10. Are You Ready 11. Heartache 12. Where You Gonna Run 13. Weary Eyes 14. Preview 15. Straight Ahead 16. Taken Enough 17. Burning 18. Winner 19. Christmas Together Disc 2 01. Touch Me Tonight 02. Summer Sun 03. Heat of the Night 04. When You’re Young 05. Don’t Walk Away 06. It’s Not Over 07. Believe in Me 08. We Can’t Wait Forever 09. Blame It on the Night 10. Let’s Roll 11. I Need Your Touch 12. Leap of Faith 13. Don’t Walk Away 14. Call It Love 15. Train Rolls On 16. Get Ready Boy 17. George’s Song Bill Guffey Keyboards Charles Waltz Violin, Keyboards, Vocals Dennis Laffoon Keyboards, Vocals Gary West Vocals, Guitars Keith Mitchell Vocals Norman Dahlor Bass Rod Lincoln Drums Ron Verlin Bass Steve Thomas Drums Van McLain Vocals, Keyboards Password: Plotn08 CD1    CD2