Album: The Very Best of 10cc by 10cc (1997)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Cheerful
Record Label: Mercury Records
Format: Compilation

Description: The Very Best of 10cc is a 1997 compilation album by the band 10cc. 

The album features all of the highest charting material from the band's career and also features several songs by Godley & Creme and "Neanderthal Man" by Hotlegs, acts closely associated with 10cc. The album comes with an exclusive essay written by Chris White especially for release.

The compilation uses Greatest Hits 1972–1978 edits of "Rubber Bullets", "Life Is a Minestrone" and "Art for Art's Sake".

For the US release tracklisting was altered: the songs "Une Nuit A Paris", "Wedding Bells", "Under Your Thumb" and "Neanderthal Man" were omitted, "Dreadlock Holiday" and "People in Love" switched places and "For You and I" was added. Also the longer album versions of "Rubber Bullets", "Life Is a Minestrone" and "Art for Art's Sake" were used as well as the full-length version of "Dreadlock Holiday".

Artist Background: Formed in 1970, 10cc began as session musicians calling themselves Hotlegs. Hotlegs scored a surprise U.K. smash hit with the single "Neanderthal Man," subsequently issuing an LP, Thinks: School Times. They also spent some time touring with the Moody Blues. After signing to Jonathan King's U.K. label and rechristening themselves 10cc, inspired by the total amount of semen ejaculated by the average male, the tongue-in-cheek British art-pop band 10cc comprised an all-star roster of Manchester-b... Part of the Manchester, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Electric Light Orchestra, Supertramp, Al Stewart, Pilot

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Cheerful, 1990s, Compilation, Mercury Records


The Very Best of 10cc is a 1997 compilation album by the band 10cc. 

The album features all of the highest charting material from the band's career and also features several songs by Godley & Creme and "Neanderthal Man" by Hotlegs, acts closely associated with 10cc. The album comes with an exclusive essay written by Chris White especially for release.

The compilation uses Greatest Hits 1972–1978 edits of "Rubber Bullets", "Life Is a Minestrone" and "Art for Art's Sake".

For the US release tracklisting was altered: the songs "Une Nuit A Paris", "Wedding Bells", "Under Your Thumb" and "Neanderthal Man" were omitted, "Dreadlock Holiday" and "People in Love" switched places and "For You and I" was added. Also the longer album versions of "Rubber Bullets", "Life Is a Minestrone" and "Art for Art's Sake" were used as well as the full-length version of "Dreadlock Holiday".

The Very Best of 10cc

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