Best Of: Ten Best Series (The Power Station album)
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Best Of: Ten Best Series was the first compilation album by The Power Station and was released in 2003.
and John Taylor; except where noted.
Track listing
All songs written by Robert Palmer, Andy TaylorAndy Taylor (guitarist)
Andy Taylor is an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as a member of Duran Duran and The Power Station....
and John Taylor; except where noted.
- "Some Like it HotSome Like It Hot (song)"Some Like It Hot" is a song recorded by Power Station. It was the first single released from the group's 1985 eponymous debut album. Released by Parlophone Records in 1985, the song features heavy drum beats from Tony Thompson and vocals from Robert Palmer. It was the band's biggest hit, peaking...
" - 5:07 - "Murderess" - 4:19
- "Lonely Tonight" (Bernard Edwards, Palmer) - 4:00
- "Harvest for the WorldHarvest for the World (song)"Harvest for the World" is a 1976 single released by The Isley Brothers on their T-Neck imprint. It was from their 1976 album Harvest for the World...
" (Isley Brothers) - 3:39 - "Get it On (Bang A Gong)" (Marc BolanMarc BolanMarc Bolan was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist and poet. He is best known as the founder, frontman, lead singer & guitarist for T. Rex, but also a successful solo artist...
) - 5:31 - "CommunicationCommunication (Power Station song)"Communication" was released as the third single from the Power Station's 1985 debut album. It featured "Communication" , "Communication" and "Murderess" as the B-side...
(Special Club Mix)" - 4:43 - "TaxmanTaxman"Taxman" is a song written by George Harrison released as the opening track on The Beatles' 1966 album Revolver. Its lyrics attack the high levels of progressive tax taken by the British Labour government of Harold Wilson.-Composition:...
" (George HarrisonGeorge HarrisonGeorge Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
) - 3:54 - "The Heat Is On (Dub)" - 3:21
- "Go to Zero" (Palmer) - 4:59
- "Dancing in the StreetDancing in the Street"Dancing in the Street" is a 1964 song first recorded by Martha and the Vandellas. It is one of Motown's signature songs and is the group's premier signature song.-Martha and the Vandellas original:...
" (Live, Previously Unreleased) (Marvin GayeMarvin GayeMarvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
, William "Mickey" Stevenson, Ivy Jo HunterIvy Jo HunterIvy Jo Hunter, born George Ivy Hunter and sometimes credited as Ivy Hunter, is a former R&B songwriter, record producer and singer, most associated with his work for the Motown label in the 1960s....
) - 3:19
Personnel
- Robert Palmer: Vocalist
- Andy TaylorAndy Taylor (guitarist)Andy Taylor is an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as a member of Duran Duran and The Power Station....
: Guitarist - John Taylor: Bassist
- Tony ThompsonTony ThompsonAnthony T. "Tony" Thompson was a session drummer best known as a member of Chic. He was raised in the middle-class community of Springfield Gardens, in Queens, NY.-Chic:...
: Drummer