The Very Best of Asia: Heat of the Moment (1982–1990)
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The Very Best of Asia: Heat of the Moment (1982–1990) is a greatest hits compilation album by the British band Asia. Released in 2000. Covering the 1982-1990 period, it features songs from the band's first three albums, Asia, Alpha and Astra, plus three rare single B-sides ("Daylight", "Lying to Yourself", and "Ride Easy"), which had also been included on the Japan-exclusive EP Aurora in 1986, and one song from the Then & Now half compilation/half studio album, "Days Like These".
The tracks "Sole Survivor" and "Here Comes the Feeling" are presented in their edited single versions. "Days Like These" features Toto guitarist Steve Lukather.[2]
Track listing
All songs by John Wetton & Geoff Downes, except where noted.
- "Heat of the Moment" - 3:51
- "Only Time Will Tell" - 4:45
- "Sole Survivor" - 3:40
- "Time Again" (Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, Wetton) - 4:45
- "Wildest Dreams" - 5:11
- "Here Comes the Feeling" (Wetton, Howe) - 3:32
- "Don't Cry" - 3:31
- "Daylight" - 3:32
- "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" (Wetton) - 3:15
- "Lyin' to Yourself" (Wetton, Howe)- 4:13
- "The Heat Goes On" - 4:55
- "Never in a Million Years" - 3:46
- "Open Your Eyes" - 6:24
- "Go" - 4:06
- "Voice of America" - 4:26
- "Too Late" (Wetton, Downes, Palmer) - 4:11
- "Days Like These" (Steve Jones) - 4:06
- "Ride Easy" (Wetton, Howe) - 4:35
Personnel
- Geoff Downes - keyboards, backing vocals
- John Wetton - bass, lead vocals, keyboards
- Carl Palmer - drums, percussion
- Steve Howe - guitars, backing vocals
- Mandy Meyer - Guitar [tracks: 14-16]
- Steve Lukather - Guitar [track: 17]