Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock

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Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock
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Compilation album by
George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Released2004
GenreRock, blues-rock
Length1:17:28
LabelCapitol Records[1]
ProducerGeorge Thorogood (tracks: 3, 4, 16), George Thorogood & The Destroyers (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 15)
George Thorogood and the Destroyers chronology
Who Do You Love?
(2003) 		Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock
(2004) 		30th Anniversary Tour: Live
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic4.5/5 stars[2]
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings(3.5/4 stars)[3]

Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock is a compilation album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers, released in 2004.[4] The album celebrates 30 years of the band,[5] and includes two tracks which are new versions of previously released hits.

The album peaked at number 55 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number one on the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand chart.[6]

Track listing[]

No.TitleWriter(s)Original AlbumLength
1."Madison Blues"Elmore JamesGeorge Thorogood and the Destroyers, 19774:28
2."One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer"John Lee HookerGeorge Thorogood and the Destroyers, 19778:26
3."Move It on Over"Hank WilliamsMove It on Over, 19784:18
4."Who Do You Love?"Ellas McDanielMove It on Over, 19784:25
5."Bad to the Bone"George ThorogoodBad to the Bone, 19824:49
6."I Drink Alone"George ThorogoodMaverick, 19854:31
7."Gear Jammer"George ThorogoodMaverick, 19854:33
8."Willie and the Hand Jive"Johnny OtisMaverick, 19854:03
9."The Sky Is Crying" (live)Clarence Lewis, Elmore James, Morris Levylive recording8:01
10."Reelin' & Rockin'" (live)Chuck Berrylive recording5:48
11."You Talk Too Much"George ThorogoodBorn to Be Bad, 19884:34
12."If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)"George ThorogoodBoogie People, 19914:11
13."Get a Haircut"Bill Birch, David AveryHaircut, 19934:07
14."Rockin' My Life Away" (alternate take)Mack Vickerypreviously unreleased3:27
15."American Made"Monty Byrom, Charlie Midnight, Steve HunterRide 'Til I Die, 20034:06
16."Who Do You Love?" (Rothrock remix)Ellas McDanielpreviously unreleased3:34
Total length:1:17:28

Personnel[]

  • George Thorogood – vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Ron Smith – guitar
  • Billy Blough – bass guitar
  • Jeff Simon – drums
  • John Nagy – engineer
  • Artwork by Diana Barnes [art direction]
  • Artwork by Don Bailey [design]
  • Compilation producer – Kevin Flaherty
  • Executive producer – Mike Donahue
  • Mastered by Terry Manning
  • Producers – George Thorogood (tracks: 3, 4, 16), George Thorogood & The Destroyers (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 15), Jim Gaines (tracks: 15), John Nagy (tracks: 3, 4, 16), Ken Irwin (tracks: 1 to 4, 16), Terry Manning (tracks: 6 to 14)
  • Producer [Production Assistance] – John Nagy (tracks: 5), Ken Irwin (tracks: 5, 11)

References[]

  1. ^ "The Billboard 200". Billboard. July 3, 2004 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock - George Thorogood | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  3. ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 653. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
  4. ^ "George Thorogood Returns to the Sunset Strip". Park Labrea News/ Beverly Press. February 25, 2010.
  5. ^ Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock at AllMusic. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  6. ^ "australian-charts.com - Australian charts portal". australian-charts.com.

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