First CD with mix of Rick's 70's stuff with his 80's big hits. I bought it for the 70's tracks that are otherwise difficult to find. There are two or three songs from each of 70's albums plus a few that have never been released. "Child Within" is from the unreleased "Springfield" album that Columbia shelved in '74. It's weepy, overdramatic song about a young girl getting pregnant out of wedlock...fluff. "American Girls" rocks harder than most of his early music (do not confuse this song with "American Girl" on Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet). The Glam Metal version of Eleanor Rigby make for an interesting listen...nothing like the Beatles! Also thrown in is the original version of "Bruce" where the piano carries the tune instead of the guitar as on the horrible "Beautiful Feelings." Nothing from the "Mission Magic" LP is on this CD. If your a hard core Rick fan, you'll enjoy this look back at the early years. Now if they will just re-release on CD "Beginnings" and "Wait For Night"...

I love this CD but the song Arcangel sounds a little slow.. All in all a nice collection of his hits. Jessie's Girl is there along with all the other 80's faves. It even has Comic Book Heroes, I'm Your Superman, and Believe in Me.. This is the essential collection to have that spans most of his career.. There are great pictures of Rick in there too! It is a great collection, and a fond way to see Rick,before he was JESSIE's Girl... A must have!!!!

Anyone who has ever heard the song "Bruce" and does not fall down laughing just does not get satire. Springfield has it nailed! This song alone is woruth the entire CD. Finally, someone who does not take himself seriously.

I just got this not to long ago and the whole cd is great. It has a little of everything on it, yes even Jessie's Girl. I have been a fan of his for 25 years and even got to meet him once....He is the GREATEST!!!