Greatest Hits (Divinyls album)
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Greatest Hits is the 2006 collection of the Divinyls
music since their career lifted off in the early 80's. This album was inspired by the Divinyls' entry into the 2006 Aria Hall of Fame. This album also marks their 25 years in music. It features some of their biggest hits including "Boys in Town
", "Pleasure and Pain
" and their #1 hit "I Touch Myself
".
Divinyls
Divinyls were an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980 and featuring vocalist Christina Amphlett and guitarist Mark McEntee. As the focal point, Amphlett performed on stage wearing a school uniform and fishnet stockings, often using an illuminated neon tube as a prop and displaying...
music since their career lifted off in the early 80's. This album was inspired by the Divinyls' entry into the 2006 Aria Hall of Fame. This album also marks their 25 years in music. It features some of their biggest hits including "Boys in Town
Boys in Town (song)
"Boys in Town" is the debut single by Australian rock band Divinyls, released in 1981. The song was used in the 1982 film Monkey Grip and was first released on the soundtrack to the movie, along with several other Divinyls tracks written and recorded for the film including the single's b-side "Only...
", "Pleasure and Pain
Pleasure and Pain (song)
"Pleasure and Pain" is a rock song written by Michael Chapman and Holly Knight, produced by Chapman for Divinyls second studio album What a Life! . It was released as the album's fourth single in the formats of 7" single and 12" single...
" and their #1 hit "I Touch Myself
I Touch Myself
"I Touch Myself" is a 1990 single by the Australian rock band Divinyls. The song was written by Divinyls bandmembers Christina Amphlett and Mark McEntee and professional songwriters Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg for the band's self-titled album...
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Track listing
- "Boys in TownBoys in Town (song)"Boys in Town" is the debut single by Australian rock band Divinyls, released in 1981. The song was used in the 1982 film Monkey Grip and was first released on the soundtrack to the movie, along with several other Divinyls tracks written and recorded for the film including the single's b-side "Only...
" - 2:50 - "Science FictionScience Fiction (song)"Science Fiction" is a song by Australian rock, New Wave group Divinyls, which was the lead single from their first studio album, Desperate. Released in November 1982, "Science Fiction", peaked at No. 13 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart...
" - 3:32 - "Siren (Never Let You Go)Siren (Never Let You Go)"Siren " is a rock song by Australian band Divinyls. It was released in 1983 from their debut album Desperate and charted within the top fifty in Australia.-Song information:...
" - 2:28 - "Only Lonely" - 3:15
- "Casual EncounterCasual Encounter (song)"Casual Encounter" is a song by Australian rock band Divinyls, released in August 1983. The song originally appeared on the Australian release of the bands debut album Desperate, but first appeared on the international release of their second album What a Life!...
" - 3:05 - "Good Die YoungGood Die Young (Divinyls song)"Good Die Young" is a song by Australian rock band Divinyls, released in 1984. The single was lifted from the bands second studio album What a Life! and proved to be a moderate success in Australia.-Background:...
" - 3:36 - "In My LifeIn My Life (Divinyls song)"In My Life" is rock song by Australian band Divinyls. It was released in 1984 from their second studio album What a Life! and charted within the top fifty on the Australian singles chart, peaking at number forty-seven.-Song information:...
" - 3:43 - "Pleasure and PainPleasure and Pain (song)"Pleasure and Pain" is a rock song written by Michael Chapman and Holly Knight, produced by Chapman for Divinyls second studio album What a Life! . It was released as the album's fourth single in the formats of 7" single and 12" single...
" - 3:55 - "Sleeping BeautySleeping Beauty (song)"Sleeping Beauty" is a song by Australian rock band Divinyls. It was released in December 1985 from their second studio album What a Life!. The song proved to be a minor success in Australia when it peaked at number fifty.-Background:...
" - 3:38 - "Temperamental" - 4:30
- "Back to the WallBack to the Wall (song)"Back to the Wall" is a song by Australian rock group Divinyls. Released in 1988 as the lead single from their third studio album Temperamental, the song made the top forty on the Australian singles chart.-Background:...
" - 4:38 - "Hey Little BoyHey Little Boy"Hey Little Boy" is a rock song by Australian band Divinyls, released as the second single from their 1988 album Temperamental. The song was a cover of the 1966 hit song "Little Girl" by American rock 'n' roll band Syndicate of Sound. However, when Divinyls recorded their version of the song, they...
" - 3:21 - "PunxsiePunxsie"Punxsie" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls. It was released in late 1988 as the third and final single from their third album Temperamental...
" - 4:16 - "I Touch MyselfI Touch Myself"I Touch Myself" is a 1990 single by the Australian rock band Divinyls. The song was written by Divinyls bandmembers Christina Amphlett and Mark McEntee and professional songwriters Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg for the band's self-titled album...
" - 3:46 - "Love SchoolLove School"Love School" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls, released in April 1991 from their fourth and most successful self titled album. Despite the success of the album and its lead single; the number one hit "I Touch Myself", "Love School" only proved to be a minor success in Australia, peaking...
" - 5:23 - "Make Out AlrightMake Out Alright"Make Out Alright" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls, released as the third single from their self titled album in 1991. Despite the immense success of the groups previous single "I Touch Myself" and the moderate success of second single "Love School", "Make Out Alright" did not chart in...
" - 4:38 - "I'm On Your SideI'm on Your Side (song)"I'm on Your Side" is a ballad performed by Australian rock duo Divinyls. It was released in 1991 as the fourth and final single from their successful self titled album.-Song information:...
" - 4:16 - "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart AnymoreI Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore"I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" is a song written by Pam Sawyer and Laurie Burton, originally recorded by The Young Rascals. It was released as their first single in November 1965 and featured on their eponymous debut album the following year...
" - 4:30 - "I'm JealousI'm Jealous"I'm Jealous" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls, released in 1995 as the lead single from their fifth studio album Underworld. The song enjoyed success in Australia where it made the top twenty, peaking at number fourteen and spending nineteen weeks in the top fifty...
" - 4:16 - "Human On the InsideHuman On the Inside"Human On the Inside" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls, released in 1996 as the third single from their fifth studio album Underworld.-Background:...
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