1987 singles comp on True North spanning 1970-1987. Housedin a double jewelcase, it contains a total of 33 cuts, including 11 bonus tracks: 'Musical Friends', 'Free to Be', 'I'm Gonna Fly Someday', 'Vagabondage', 'Wanna Go Walking', 'Tropic Moon', 'Candy Man's Gone', 'Making Contact', 'SeeHow I Miss You', 'Up on This Hillside' and 'Feet Fall on TheRoad'. Others include the hits 'If I Had a Rocket Launcher', 'Call It Democracy' and 'Waiting for a Miracle'.
"Waiting For A Miracle" on CD by Bruce Cockburn, manufactured by TNOR, is a compelling collection that captures one of Canada's most respected songwriters at a creative peak. The album brings together some of Cockburn's most memorable songs from his early and mid-career years, weaving socially conscious lyrics, spiritual reflections and poetic storytelling into a rich tapestry of folk, rock and world-music influences. Characteristic fingerstyle guitar, warm arrangements and subtle rhythmic textures give these recordings an intimate, timeless feel. Across the tracks, Cockburn combines personal introspection with sharp observations on justice, faith and the human condition, making this CD a rewarding listen both musically and lyrically. The carefully sequenced songs offer a coherent journey through moods ranging from contemplative and melancholic to hopeful and quietly jubilant, ideal for attentive listening as well as repeated enjoyment over time. TNOR, as manufacturer, stands for solid, reliable production standards and a focus on catalog titles that deserve to remain available in high-quality physical form, ensuring that this important work is preserved for collectors and new listeners alike.
Bruce Cockburn is an acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist whose career spans several decades and a broad spectrum of styles, from folk and rock to world-inspired sounds. Known for his intricate guitar work and literate, often politically and spiritually engaged lyrics, he has built a reputation as one of the most thoughtful voices in contemporary songwriting. Over the years he has released numerous albums that have garnered critical praise, industry awards and a loyal international following. Several of his songs have become enduring classics in the folk and adult-alternative repertoire, and his work continues to influence musicians who value depth of content as much as musical craftsmanship. "Waiting For A Miracle" presents this artistry in a focused and accessible way, offering an excellent introduction for new listeners and a valuable addition for long-time fans.
Producer:
Bernie Finkelstein, Bill House, Bruce Cockburn, Gene Martynec, Jon Goldsmith
Ten Dance Media GmbH Wolfener Straße 32-34, 12681 Berlin, DE gpsr@tendance.de
Technical specifications
Language
Packaging data
Package width
10 mm
Package weight
110 g
Package type
Jewel Case
Package length
14.2 cm
Package height
125 mm
Features
Song titles
Disc 1
1. Going To The Country
2. Musical Friends
3. One Day I Walk
4. It's Going Down Slow
5. Up On This Hillside
6. Feet Fall On The Road
7. Mama Just Wants To Barrelhouse All Night Long
8. All The Diamonds
9. Burn
10. Silver Wheels
11. I'm Gonna Fly Someday
12. Vagabondage
13. Free To Be
14. Laughter
15. Wondering Where The Lions Are
16. Tokyo
17. Fascist Architecture
18. The Trouble With Normal
Disc 2
1. Rumours Of Glory
2. The Coldest Night Of The Year
3. Wanna Go Walking
4. You Pay Your Money And You Take Your Chance
5. Tropic Moon
6. Candy Man's Gone
7. Lover's In A Dangerous Time
8. If I Had A Rocket Launcher
9. Making Contact
10. Peggy's Kitchen Wall
11. People See Through You
12. Call It Democracy
13. See How I Miss You
14. Stolen Land
15. Waiting For A Miracle
Rock&Pop
107.598
- Beat 220- Bombast Rock 123- Classic Rock 15.375- Glamrock 103- Latin Rock 213- Mainstream Rock 72.571- Rockpop 17.824- Soft Rock/Pop Rock 539- Westcoast 527Songwriter 3.446
