Album: The Hits by REO Speedwagon (1988)
Genre: Pop-Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Epic
Format: Compilation

Description: The Hits is a compilation album from REO Speedwagon. It contains hits such as "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep on Loving You", as well as new tracks "Here With Me" and "I Don't Want to Lose You". "Here with Me" cracked the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top ten on the Adult Contemporary chart; however, it would be the last single that drummer Alan Gratzer and guitarist Gary Richrath would appear on, as they each left the band within the year following this album's release.
A conspicuous absentee from the album is "Keep the Fire Burnin'", which reached #7 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1982. The collection is one of several released of the band. The album was remastered and reissued in 2002.

Artist Background: REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Speedwagon) is an American rock band. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Hi Infidelity (1980) contained four US Top 40 hits and is the group's best-selling album, with over ten million copies sold. Over the course of its career, the band has sold more than 40 million records and has charted thirteen Top 40 hits, including the number ones "Keep On Loving... Part of the Champaign, Illinois, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Champaign, Illinois, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop-Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1980s, Compilation, Epic

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes


The Hits is a compilation album from REO Speedwagon. It contains hits such as "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep on Loving You", as well as new tracks "Here With Me" and "I Don't Want to Lose You". "Here with Me" cracked the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top ten on the Adult Contemporary chart; however, it would be the last single that drummer Alan Gratzer and guitarist Gary Richrath would appear on, as they each left the band within the year following this album's release.
A conspicuous absentee from the album is "Keep the Fire Burnin'", which reached #7 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1982. The collection is one of several released of the band. The album was remastered and reissued in 2002.

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