Brian Setzer Collection: 1981-1988 (1999)

About this title: It makes sense that Capitol released The Brian Setzer Collection 1981-1988 in late 1999, since Setzer was riding an unexpected comeback powered by his cover of Louis Prima's "Jump Jive and Wail." Cynics may suggest that the label was simply trying to cash in on his success, but there was a need for a compilation covering these unknown years. Unfortunately, this 18-track disc is imperfect. Since there were no hits from The Knife Feels Like Justice and Live Nude Guitars, the compilation need to be baited with familiar tunes, hence the presence of good single edits of "(She's) Sexy and 17" and ... read more

Tracks:

1. (She's) Sexy + 17 [Single Edit] [Setzer]
2. Rock This Town [Single Edit] [Edmunds/Setzer]
3. Summertime Blues [Studio Outtake] [Cochran/Capehart]
4. The Knife Feels Like Justice [Setzer]
5. The Boulevard of Broken Dreams [Setzer]
6. Echo Park [Studio Outtake] [Setzer]
7. When the Sky Comes Tumblin' Down [Single Edit] [Setzer]
8. Cross of Love [Setzer/Paine]
9. Every Tear That Falls [Setzer/Byrnes]
10. Thing About You [Studio Outtake] [Setzer]
11. Waitin' for Desiree [Studio Outtake] [Setzer]
12. Bobby's Back [Setzer]
13. Keep Your Lovin' Strong [Setzer]
14. Living Souls [Studio Outtake] [Coulter/Phillips]
15. The Rain Washed Everything Away [Setzer/Stewart]
16. I Won't Stand in Your Way [A Cappella Version] [Setzer]
17. Runaway Boys [Setzer/Phantom]
18. Chains Around Your Heart [Setzer]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.