''Best Moves'' is the first

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by Chris de Burgh, released by

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in 1981. It includes songs from his first five studio albums as well as new tracks, "Every Drop of Rain" and "Waiting for the Hurricane". It was the first de Burgh album to chart in the UK, entering on 12 September 1981, peaking at number 65 and staying on the chart for four weeks.David Roberts. ''

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Track listing

All songs written by Chris de Burgh. #"The Traveller" – 4:09 (from Eastern Wind) #"Every Drop of Rain" (previously unreleased) – 3:33 #"In a Country Churchyard et Your Love Shine On – 3:52 (from At the End of a Perfect Day) #"Patricia the Stripper" – 3:30 (from Spanish Train and Other Stories) #"Satin Green Shutters" – 5:02 (from Far Beyond These Castle Walls) #"Spanish Train" – 5:00 (from Spanish Train and Other Stories) #"Waiting for the Hurricane" (previously unreleased) – 4:11 #"Broken Wings" (live version) – 3:20 (original version on At the End of a Perfect Day) #"Lonely Sky" – 3:52 (from Spanish Train and Other Stories) #"A Spaceman Came Travelling" – 5:10 (from Spanish Train and Other Stories) #"Crusader" – 8:48 (from Crusader)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

References

External links

The Official Chris de Burgh Website
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