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Their first career-crossing set does just what the title promises: follows the music of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart and their mates before, during and after their time together in 10cc. Combining pop nostalgia, skewed humor and masterfully crafted, impeccably melodious rock ’n’ roll, 10cc notched 17 UK hits from the early ’70s to early ’80s, nine of which charted here. A 40-page hardback book boasts band interviews and new insight into this one-of-a-kind band’s intentions, aspirations, songwriting and legacy (just because their records were steeped in satire doesn’t mean they weren’t a seriously good, uncommonly talented band—they were). You’ll hear the members’ early recordings playing with Neil Sedaka ("Solitaire") and the Mindbenders ("One More Time"). You’ll hear music from their post-10cc years including "Cry" Godley and Creme, "Bridge to Your Heart" Wax, "Metaforce" Art of Noise and, most notably, the CD debut of the rare single mix of "Pretty Little Head" by Paul McCartney (one of six songs on Paul’s 1986 "Press to Play" LP that were co-written by Stewart). You get a CD of collaborations/production work: "Sausalito" Ohio Express, "Crickets" Peter Cowap, "Roll On" Doctor Father, "The Joker" Garden Odyssey and more. But the main event is the CD of 10cc essentials: the hits "I’m Not in Love," "Art for Art’s Sake," "Rubber Bullets," "I’m Mandy, Fly Me," "The Things We Do for Love," "Good Morning Judge," "Dreadlock Holiday" and more! Universal UK.