''The First Decade'' is a compilation album by the

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April Wine April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, led by singer-guitarist-songwriter Myles Goodwyn until his death in 2023. April Wine first experienced success with their second album, ' ...

, released in 1989. It contains four previously unreleased tracks.

Track listing

All tracks written by Myles Goodwyn unless otherwise noted. # "It's a Pleasure to See You Again" (G. Moffet) – *''previously unreleased'' # "Bad Side of the Moon" (

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) # "Drop Your Guns" (D. Henman) # "Lady Run, Lady Hide" (M. Goodwyn, J. Clench) # "Electric Jewels" (M. Goodwyn, J. Clench) # "Cum Hear the Band" # "Slow Poke" # "The Whole World's Goin' Crazy" # "Lovin' You" # "Baby it's You" – *''previously unreleased'' # "Somebody Like You" – *''previously unreleased'' # "Am I in Love" – *''previously unreleased'' # "Forever for Now" # "Wings of Love" # "Marjorie" # "Child's Garden" # "Mama Laye" # "Coming Right Down on Top of Me"

Personnel

* Myles Goodwyn –

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, keyboards * David Henman – guitar, vocals * Gary Moffet – guitars, vocals *

Brian Greenway Brian Gilbert Greenway (born October 1, 1951) is a Canadian musician who is the longest-serving member of the rock band April Wine, which he joined in 1977 and performs guitar, harmonica, and vocals duties. Prior to joining April Wine he was a m ...

– guitar, vocals * Jim Clench –

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, vocals * Ritchie Henman –

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Jerry Mercer Gerald "Jerry" Mercer (born April 27, 1939) is a Canadian drummer, best known for his work with the rock groups Mashmakhan, April Wine as well as Offenbach (band), Offenbach. Personal life Mercer was born in Dominion of Newfoundland, Newfoun ...

– drums & percussion, vocals

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:First Decade, The April Wine albums 1989 greatest hits albums Albums produced by Myles Goodwyn Aquarius Records (Canada) compilation albums