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Essex Boy-Introduction to Ian Dury
Ian Dury & the Blockheads
2006 compilation that is not so much a 'hits' collection as it is a teaser intended to seduce the listener into the colorful world of Ian Dury. Once you make your way through these studio and live gems, you'll want to hear more of Dury and his always entertaining lyrical wit. 16 tracks including 'Billericay Dickie', 'What A Waste' and 'Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3'. Music Club.
| Media | Music CD (Compact Disc) |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Released | January 2, 2013 |
| Original release date | 2006 |
| EAN/UPC | 5014797296084 |
| Label | MUSIC MCCD608 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Dimensions | 125 × 140 × 10 mm · 200 g (Weight (estimated)) |
Track list
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- Billericay Dickie
- What a Waste
- Sweet Gene Vincent
- Quiet
- Reasons to Be Cheerful 3
- Sink My Boats
- Wake Up and Make Love with Me-live
- Clevor Trevor-live
- Spasticus Autisticus-live
- Pardon
- Delusions of Grandeur
- Poo-poo in the Prawn
- There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards-live
- Plaistow Patricia-live
- Blockheads-live
- Iternant Child
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