Front"Shooting Star" is one of those '80s rock bands that never got the exposure and airplay they deserved (in my opinion.) This compilation has their biggest hits from the '80s and includes a few tracks from the '90s and beyond. "Last Chance" (the nearly seven minute hit from their eponymous debut) and "Hang On For Your Life", "Are You on My Side", "Flesh and Blood", "Breakout", and "Hollywood" (all from "Hang On For Your Life") were just some of the popular hits in my neck of the woods. Like "Kansas" (the band) they were not afraid to mix strings with electric guitars, drums, keyboards, and vocals to produce catchy songs. This two CD set is well worth the price.

Please note that the Renaissance Records release of "Anthology" differs from other releases of the anthology, most notably the inclusion of "Flesh and Blood" which other reviewers have stated is missing. So for reference, here is the actual track listing from the Renaissance Records version of "Anthology"

Disc 1
01. You've Got What I Need
02. Bring It On
03. Tonight
04. Rainfall
05. Last Chance
06. Hang on For Your Life
07. Are You on My Side
08. Hollywood
09. Breakout
10. Are You Ready
11. Heartache
12. Where You Gonna Run
13. Weary Eyes
14. Preview
15. Straight Ahead
16. Taken Enough
17. Burning
18. Winner
19. Christmas Together

Disc 2
01. Touch Me Tonight
02. Summer Sun
03. Heat of the Night
04. When You're Young
05. Don't Walk Away
06. It's Not Over
07. Believe in Me
08. We Can't Wait Forever
09. Blame It on the Night
10. Let's Roll
11. I Need Your Touch
12. Leap of Faith
13. Don't Walk Away
14. Call It Love
15. Train Rolls On
16. Get Ready Boy
17. George's Song

Bill Guffey Keyboards
Charles Waltz Violin, Keyboards, Vocals
Dennis Laffoon Keyboards, Vocals
Gary West Vocals, Guitars
Keith Mitchell Vocals
Norman Dahlor Bass
Rod Lincoln Drums
Ron Verlin Bass
Steve Thomas Drums
Van McLain Vocals, Keyboards

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Shooting Star – Anthology 2007
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