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This Complete List Of Big Star Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of Big Star studio albums. The band was first formed in 1971. The group Big Star hailed from the area of Memphis, Tennessee. The original band consisted of Alex Chilton, Chris Bell, Jody Stephens, and Andy Hummel. This complete Big Star discography also includes every single Big Star live album. All these legendary Big Star albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each Big Star album as well as all original album covers. Every Big Star album listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting.
BIG STAR STUDIO ALBUMS
#1 Record
Released April 24, 1972
Vinyl Track Listings:
Side One:
1. “Feel” Bell – 3:34
2. “The Ballad of El Goodo” – 4:21
3. “In the Street” – 2:55
4. “Thirteen” – 2:34
5. “Don’t Lie to Me” – 3:07
6. “The India Song” (Andy Hummel)-2:20
Side Two:
1. “When My Baby’s Beside Me” – 3:22
2. “My Life Is Right” – 3:07
3. “Give Me Another Chance” -3:26
4. “Try Again” – 3:31
5. “Watch the Sunrise” – 3:45
6. “ST 100/6” – 1:01
Radio City
Released February 1974
Vinyl Track Listings:
Side One:
- “O My Soul” – 5:40
- “Life Is White” – 3:19
- “Way Out West” – 2:50
- “What’s Going Ahn” – 2:40
- “You Get What You Deserve” – 3:08
Side Two:
- “Mod Lang” – 2:45
- “Back of a Car” – 2:46
- “Daisy Glaze” – 3:49
- “She’s a Mover” – 3:12
- “September Gurls” – 2:49
- “Morpha Too” – 1:27
- “I’m in Love with a Girl” – 1:48
Third
Released March 18, 1978.
UK Version
Vinyl Track Listings:
Side A
- “Kizza Me”
- “You Can’t Have Me”
- “Jesus Christ”
- “Downs”
- “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” (Dave Williams)
- “Thank You Friends”
Side B
- “O, Dana”
- “Femme Fatale” (Lou Reed)
- “Stroke It Noel”
- “Holocaust”
- “Nighttime”
- “Kanga Roo”
U.S. Version
Side A
- “Stroke It Noel”
- “For You” (Jody Stephens)
- “Kizza Me”
- “You Can’t Have Me”
- “Nighttime”
- “Blue Moon”
- “Take Care”
Side B
- “Jesus Christ”
- “Femme Fatale” (Lou Reed)
- “O, Dana”
- “Big Black Car”
- “Holocaust”
- “Kanga Roo”
- “Thank You Friends”
Third/Sister Lovers
Released 1985 US Version
Multiple versions of this album were released in the 1980s, but most contain the same tracks.
CD Track Listings:
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- “Jesus Christ”
- “Femme Fatale”
- “O Dana”
- “Kizza Me”
- “You Can’t Have Me”
- “Nighttime”
- “Dream Lover”
- “Blue Moon”
- “Take Care”
- “Stroke It Noel”
- “For You”
- “Downs”
- “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On”
- “Big Black Car”
- “Holocaust”
- “Kanga Roo”
- “Thank You Friends”
Complete Third Album
Vol. 1: Demos To Sessions To Roughs
1. Like St. Joan (Kanga Roo) (Demo) 3:46
2. Lovely Day (Demo) 1:54
3. Downs (Demo)Written-By – Alex Chilton, Lesa Aldridge 1:28
4. Femme Fatale (Demo) Written-By – Lou Reed 2:53
5. Thank You Friends (Demo) 2:48
6. Holocaust (Demo) 3:38
7. Jesus Christ (Demo) 2:30
8. Blue Moon (Demo) 2:10
9. Nightime (Demo) 2:15
10. Take Care (Demo) 1:37
11. Big Black Car (Demo #2/Acoustic Take 1) Written-By – Alex Chilton, Chris Gage 4:42
12. Don’t Worry Baby Written-By – Brian Wilson, Roger Christian 3:36
13. I’m In Love With A Girl 2:15
14. Big Black Car (Demo #3/Acoustic Take 2) Written-By – Alex Chilton, Chris Gage 4:41
15. I’m So Tired Performer – Alex*, Lesa* Written-By – John Lennon/Paul McCartney 3:19
16. That’s All It Took Written-By – Charlotte Grier, Darrell Edwards, George Jones (2) 3:05
17. Pre-Downs Written-By – Alex Chilton, Jim Dickinson 5:27
18. Baby Strange Written-By – Marc Bolan 2:54
19. Big Black Car (Demo #1/Band) Written-By – Alex Chilton, Chris Gage 6:08
20. Kizza Me (Dickinson Rough Mix/Alex Guide Vocal) 2:43
21. Till The End Of The Day Written-By – Ray Davies 2:19
22. Thank You Friends (Dickinson Rough Mix/Alex Guide Vocal) 3:14
23. O, Dana (Dickinson Rough Mix) 2:37
24. Dream Lover (Dickinson Rough Mix) 3:54
Vol. 2: Roughs To Mixes
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- “Big Black Car (Dickinson Rough Mix/Alex Guide Vocal)”
- “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (Dickinson Rough Mix)”
- “Take Care (Dickinson Rough Mix)”
- “Holocaust (Dickinson Rough Mix)”
- “Nightime (Dickinson Rough Mix)”
- “Thank You Friends (Dickinson Rough Mix)”
- “Nature Boy (Dickinson Rough Mix)”
- “After Hours” – Lesa
- “Stroke It Noel (Backwards Intro)”
- “Lovely Day (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Nightime (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Blue Moon (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Till The End Of The Day (Alternate Mix #1)”
- “Big Black Car (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Holocaust (Fry Alternate/Rough Mix)”
- “Downs (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Kanga Roo (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Femme Fatale (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “For You (Alternate Version/Alex Vocal)”
- “Thank You Friends (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Take Care (Alternate Version/Alex Vocal)”
- “Kizza Me (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Till The End Of the Day (Fry Rough Mix #2)” – Lesa
- “Nature Boy (Fry Rough Mix)”
- “Mañana”
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Vol. 3: Final Masters
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- “Stroke It Noel”
- “Downs”
- “Femme Fatale”
- “Thank You Friends”
- “Holocaust”
- “Jesus Christ”
- “Blue Moon”
- “Kizza Me”
- “For You”
- “O, Dana”
- “Nightime”
- “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”
- “Kanga Roo”
- “Take Care”
- “Big Black Car”
- “Dream Lover”
- “You Can’t Have Me”
- “Till the End of the Day”
- “Lovely Day”
- “Nature Boy”
- “Thank You Friends (New Remix – Vocals & Strings)”
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In Space
Released September 27, 2005
CD Track Listings:
1. “Dony”- 2:45
2. “Lady Sweet” – 3:40
3. “Best Chance” – 3:04
4. “Turn My Back on the Sun” – 2:38
5. “Love Revolution” – 5:49
6. “February’s Quiet”- 2:44
7. “Mine Exclusively” -2:31
8. “A Whole New Thing”- 3:52
9. “Aria, Lago”- 2:30
10. “Hung Up with Summer” – 3:03
11. “Do You Wanna Make It” – 2:46
12. “Makeover”
BIG STAR LIVE ALBUMS
Live
Released February 21, 1992
CD Track Listings:
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- “September Gurls” – 3:12
- “Way Out West” – 2:41
- “Mod Lang” – 2:38
- “Don’t Lie to Me” – 3:29
- “O My Soul” – 5:31
- “Interview” – 2:54
- “The Ballad of El Goodo” – 3:54
- “Thirteen” – 2:54
- “I’m in Love with a Girl” – 2:04
- “Motel Blues” – 3:10
- “In the Street” – 2:55
- “You Get What You Deserve” – 3:29
- “Daisy Glaze” – 3:48
- “Back of a Car” – 2:30
- “She’s a Mover” – 3:31
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Columbia: Live at Missouri University
Released September 14, 1993
CD Track Listings:
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- “In the Street” – 3:10
- “Don’t Lie to Me” – 3:22
- “When My Baby’s Beside Me” – 3:25
- “I Am the Cosmos” – 4:12
- “The Ballad of El Goodo” – 4:28
- “Back of a Car” – 2:53
- “Way Out West” – 2:54
- “Daisy Glaze” – 3:34
- “Baby Strange” – 4:03
- “For You” – 3:04
- “Feel” – 3:34
- “September Gurls” – 2:58
- “Thank You Friends” – 3:19
- “Slut” – 3:58
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Nobody Can Dance
Released 1999
CD Track Listings:
1. Don’t Lie To Me
2. Back Of My Car
3. O My Soul
4. Mod Lang
5. She’s A Mover
6. September Gurls
7. In The Street
8. You Get What You Deserve
9. Baby Strange
10. Mod Lang
11. You Get What You Deserve
12. The Letter
13. September Gurls
14. Way Out West
15. O My Soul
Live Tribute at the Levitt Shell
Released 2011
CD Track Listings:
1. In the Street
2. Don’t Lie to Me
3. When My Baby’s Beside Me
Live in Memphis
Released 2014
CD Track Listings:
1. In The Street
2. Don’t Lie To Me
3. When My Baby’s Beside Me
4. I Am The Cosmos
5. Way Out West
6. Till The End Of The Day
7. The Ballad Of El Goodo
8. Back Of A Car
9. Fire
10. Daisy Glaze
11. Jesus Christ
12. For You
13. Baby Strange
14. Feel
15. September Gurls
16. Big Black Car
17. Thank You Friends
18. The Girl From Ipanema
19. Patty Girl
20. Slut
Live at Lafayette’s Music Room – Memphis, TN
Released 2017
Live performance from 1973
CD Track Listings:
1. When My Baby’s Beside Me
2. My Life Is Right
3. She’s A Mover
4. Way Out West
5. The Ballad Of El Goodo
6. In The Street
7. Back Of A Car
8. Thirteen
9. The India Song
10. Try Again
11. Watch The Sunrise
12. Don’t Lie To Me
13. Hot Burrito #2
14. I Got Kinda Lost
15. Baby Strange
16. Slut
17. There Was A Light
18. ST 100/6
19. Come On Now
20. O My Soul
Live On WLIR
Released 2019
CD Track Listings:
1 September Gurls
2 O My Soul
3 Way Out West
4 Interview
5 Mod Lang
6 The Ballad Of El Goodo
7 Don’t Lie To Me
8 Thirteen
9 I’m In Love With A Girl
10 Motel Blues
11 In The Street
12 You Get What You Deserve
13 Daisy Glaze
14 Back Of A Car
15 She’s A Mover
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Updated November 12, 2023
![Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle, Sebastian Bach & UFO: 10 Albums That Changed My Life From humble East Coast origins to grandest stages worldwide, veteran bassist Rob De Luca has seen and done it all. De Luca first hit the local Boston rock and metal scene in the late 80s after meeting guitarist Paul DiBartolo, bonding over Van Halen before forming Bang. Regional success came quickly, but eventually, the members of Bang went their separate ways, with De Luca and drummer Tommi Gallo heading to NYC and hooking up with Ray West and, later, DiBartolo to form Spread Eagle. By 1990, Spread Eagle was on the fast track, with a contract through MCA Records and a self-titled debut album poised to crush skulls. But poor timing and MCA's sad indifference left Spead Eagle out in the cold despite being a hard-boiled answer to Guns N' Roses's West Coast sleaze. Spread Eagle's first chapter came to an end in '95. As for Rob De Luca, his nimble fingers and gift for melody and songwriting kept him moving forward. Soon, he found a gig with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and the legendary outfit UFO. And in 2010, after coupling up with Ray West and his cousin Rik De Luca, Spread Eagle retook flight. During a break from Spread Eagle's increasingly busy touring schedule, Rob De Luca dialed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to run through the ten albums that changed his life. But only after adding, "I made a playlist of these songs, including some I've written or co-written. Do you hear any of these albums' influence on me?" Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LWJuhDrE8JmzhsmTeIDUq 10) Gentlemen by Afghan Whigs (1993) Here's an entry that was so important to me. This may be the darkest break-up album of all time. Greg Dulli has been in many projects, but I feel Gentlemen is his zenith. Somewhat undefinable at times but always profound and honest. Listen to "Gentlemen," "Fountain and Fairfax," and "What Jail Is Like." 9) In on the Kill Taker by Fugazi (1993) By this time, I had been sucked in and spit out by the major-label record industry. Glam came and went; grunge was history, too. I was searching for new sounds. When I heard Fugazi's twin guitar approach, I knew this was what was missing. Fugazi may be considered a less polished sound than the albums above; however, once you "get it," it hits you like a ton of bricks, and there's no going back. From the moment I heard Fugazi, I went to every NYC show after. It's easily some of the best concerts of my life, and possibly my favorite bassist in Joe Lally. And their DIY ethics refused to charge us more than $5 a show! In on the Kill Taker is a powerful album demonstrated in songs such as "Smallpox Champion," "Great Cop," and "Public Witness Program." 8) Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses (1987) I discovered many of these albums (sometimes long) after they were released. However, I was at the right place at the right time for this one. Steve Ostromogilsky had a Berklee College of Music lunch card and used to sneak out sandwiches for me. One day, he invited me to hang out at his place and listen to music. As we got off the train, he put Sony Walkman headphones on my ears and said, "Hey, check out this brand-new group." A song like "It's So Easy" was so different from the popular Sunset Strip sound at that time. Me and about 499 other informed rockers were lucky enough to see them on their first East Coast tour at the sold-out Paradise on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (the same street Aerosmith started on). I saw Gn'R every tour after until I took a break when Buckethead joined. Gn'R is the band I've been lucky enough to see the most times live, almost 100! Everyone on this album is just stellar. Axl [Rose] had the tones, power, melodic sensibilities, and foresight to do what no other singer did then. Slash's playing was beyond memorable. Duff [McKagan] is one of the most underrated bassists in rock history, and learning his Appetite basslines is a masterclass. Steven [Adler] had the natural swing, and Izzy [Stradlin] was the secret weapon songwriter. Everything that's been heralded about this gem is deserved and true. Check out "It's So Easy," "Out Ta Get Me," and "Mr. Brownstone.' 7) Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975) Another contender for my favorite album and band of all time. Using The Beatles machine (same recording studio, engineer, record label), Pink Floyd made what I feel is their strongest, most cohesive album (my second favorite of theirs would be Animals). This list mainly consists of bands with an instantly recognizable sound. Floyd is certainly no exception to that! This album included a solid handful of undeniable rock radio classics, bookended by two halves of the mind-blowing song "Shine on You Crazy Diamond.' That song was written about former band member and founder Syd Barrett. It would be hard to live in a world without this album. Check out "Welcome to The Machine," "Shine on You Crazy Diamond (parts 6-9),' or even better yet, listen to the whole thing in one sitting! 6) Decade by Neil Young (1977) About this time, I started playing guitar. As a beginner, it was comfortable jamming to this album because the chord changes were simple—a great "first ten years" retrospective of Neil's stunning, unique songwriting. Neil is a treasure who always writes from the heart and stands up for what's right. Check out "Southern Man," "A Man Needs a Maid," "Down by The River," and "After the Goldrush." 5) Highway to Hell by AC/DC (1979) When I heard this album, I was firmly "me." My life would be 100% focused on hard rock music forever. AC/DC are like air; they're ubiquitous. Everyone knows them and their incredible songs. However, as a young teen in Wilmington, Delaware, I only had WMMR 93.3 FM Philadelphia and a few friends to inform me about the world of Rock outside my bedroom. AC/DC had not gone mainstream, and their albums were available primarily in the USA as imports. To put things more in perspective, I only knew two people in the world who had heard of AC/DC. A friend had an import that we played in Steve Buckley's basement, which sounded ripping. When Highway to Hell was released, WMMR started spinning the title track, and I immediately bought the album, listening to it every single day after school. Then WMMR announced AC/DC was coming to the Spectrum in Philly, supporting Ted Nugent! I liked Ted but loved AC/DC, so my good friend Mick Cummins and I bought tickets, and he drove us up to the Spectrum (where we saw most of our concerts). Bon Scott was in fine form, and the band went over great. Although the crowd knew Ted better, Angus [Young] wouldn't let anyone upstage him. I'll never forget it! Unfortunately, Bon would be gone in 6 months. Check out "Walk All Over You," "Touch Too Much," "Shot Down in Flames," and "If You Want Blood (You Got It)." 4) Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith (1975) By the time I heard this, I was now in my teens. I had a childhood friend up the street, Jim Linberg (we're still good buddies). His older sister had a great album collection, including Toys in The Attic. Once I heard that groove, my taste changed. I lost interest in rock music that didn't have some sort of "swing" feel to it. I think Rocks is a slightly better Aerosmith album (and possibly my favorite album of all time), but both are perfect or very close. Check out "Uncle Salty," "Adam's Apple," "No More No More," "Round and Round," and "You See Me Crying." 3) Alive! by Kiss (1975) When I was still a little kid, I asked for Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke album for Christmas. The entire family came over for an enormous feast, and I dropped the needle. When my mother heard the content, she turned off the album and said I had to exchange it. My mom was cool, but I was young and knew much more about life than she suspected. Anyway, the next day, she drove me back to the store. In the music section, promoted on an "endcap" was a Kiss Alive! display. I had never heard of Kiss, but that cover picture told me I had to have it! My first foray into hard rock. Check out “Strutter.” I went through my Kiss phase very quickly, I believe in a matter of months because I discovered the previous entry, Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic. 2) Honky Chateau by Elton John (1972) When I was a wee lad, my parents bought a used Volkswagen camper van from my uncle Ozzie. My favorite Elton John album is Yellow Brick Road, but Honky Chateau is great and easily one of his best. It sent me down a lifelong rabbit hole of loving everything about the 1970s partnership between Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin. The simple beauty of voice, the master songwriting, the perfect backing band, the clear, unobtrusive recordings, and always Bernie's incredible lyrics. The day this album was released, Elton became an unstoppable force that conquered the music industry. Check out "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "Rocket Man." 1) Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967) Another tape that was included in the VW Camper. The van had a bunch of music tapes, and one was Sgt Pepper. I was too young to understand the sophistication of the music, but that was one of the many skills of The Beatles. They attracted listeners at every level, even little kids. I still feel that immediate connection to Sgt Pepper; now, I hear so much more. It's an album that changed the world and the world of music. Check out "Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds," "A Day In The Life," and "Fixing a Hole."](http://www.classicrockhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shutterstock_1815495569-1-300x200.jpg)
