Ballads & Blues 1982–1994

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Ballads & Blues 1982–1994
Compilation album by
Released14 November 1994 [1]
Recorded1982–1994
GenreBlues rock, hard rock
Length70:59
LabelCharisma
ProducerGary Moore, James Barton, Peter Collins, Jeff Glixman, Steve Levine, Mike Stone, Ian Taylor
Gary Moore chronology
Around the Next Dream
(1994)
Ballads & Blues 1982–1994
(1994)
Blues for Greeny
(1995)

Ballads & Blues 1982–1994 is a compilation album by Northern Irish rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Gary Moore. Released in 1994, the album encompasses the softer, romantic ballads and blues songs Moore had recorded since 1982. It contains three previously unreleased tracks; of these, the song "One Day" is actually an outtake from the album Around the Next Dream, recorded by supergroup BBM, of which Moore was a member.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [2]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by Gary Moore, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Gonna Love You" (from Corridors of Power, 1982) 3:54
2."Still Got the Blues (For You)" (single version, from Still Got the Blues, 1990) 4:10
3."Empty Rooms" (from Run for Cover, 1985)Moore, Neil Carter4:15
4."Parisienne Walkways" (live; from Blues Alive, 1993)Moore, Phil Lynott6:47
5."One Day" (previously unreleased) 4:00
6."Separate Ways" (from After Hours, 1992) 4:54
7."Story of the Blues" (from After Hours, 1992) 6:39
8."Crying in the Shadows" (B-side to "Over the Hills and Far Away" single, 1986) 5:00
9."With Love (Remember)" (previously unreleased) 7:05
10."Midnight Blues" (from Still Got the Blues, 1990) 4:58
11."Falling in Love with You" (single version, from Corridors of Power, 1982) 4:05
12."Jumpin' at Shadows" (from After Hours, 1992)Duster Bennett4:21
13."Blues for Narada" (instrumental; previously unreleased) 7:40
14."Johnny Boy" (from Wild Frontier, 1987) 3:11

Sales and certifications[edit]

Certifications for Ballads & Blues 1982–1994
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Finland (Musiikkituottajat)[3] Gold 31,093[3]
Norway (IFPI Norway)[4] Gold 25,000*
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[5] Gold 50,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[6] Gold 25,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[7] Gold 100,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Brit certifications for Gary Moore".
  2. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. Ballads & Blues 1982–1994 at AllMusic
  3. ^ a b "Gary Moore" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  4. ^ "IFPI Norsk platebransje Trofeer 1993–2011" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  5. ^ Salaverrie, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Madrid: Fundación Autor/SGAE. p. 938. ISBN 84-8048-639-2. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  6. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Ballads & Blues')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  7. ^ "British album certifications – Gary Moore – Ballads and Blues". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 July 2022.