Kirsty MacColl – From Croydon To Cuba... An Anthology

Kirsty MacColl – From Croydon To Cuba... An Anthology

A definitive celebration of one of Britain's most beloved and distinctive songwriters, From Croydon To Cuba... An Anthology traces the remarkable career of Kirsty MacColl across three discs of unforgettable recordings, rare tracks, collaborations, and fan favourites.

Renowned for her sharp wit, exceptional songwriting, and instantly recognisable voice, MacColl carved out a unique place in British music by blending pop, folk, country, Latin influences, and sophisticated storytelling. From her breakthrough recordings in the early 1980s through to her critically acclaimed later work, this anthology showcases the breadth of her talent and enduring appeal.

The collection features many of her best-known songs, including They Don't Know, A New England, There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis, Walking Down Madison, In These Shoes?, and the timeless Christmas classic Fairytale Of New York with The Pogues. Alongside these classics are rare recordings, demos, collaborations, and deeper cuts that reveal the full depth of MacColl's artistry.

Spanning everything from witty pop singles and heartfelt ballads to Cuban-inspired rhythms and folk-influenced songwriting, From Croydon To Cuba... An Anthology stands as the ultimate introduction to one of the UK's most treasured singer-songwriters.

Tracklist

CD 1

1. They Don't Know
2. You Caught Me Out
3. Keep Your Hands Off My Baby
4. There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis
5. Hard To Believe
6. See That Girl
7. Queen Of The High Teas
8. I Want Out (with Matchbox)
9. You Still Believe In Me
10. Rhythm Of The Real Thing
11. Berlin
12. Camel Crossing
13. Roman Gardens
14. Sticked And Stoned
15. Terry
16. A New England
17. Patrick
18. He's On The Beach
19. Innocence (Single Remix)
20. Don't Come The Cowboy With Me, Sonny Jim!
21. Closer To God
22. Fairytale Of New York (with The Pogues)

CD 2

1. Free World
2. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
3. Tread Lightly
4. The End Of A Perfect Day
5. Mother's Ruin
6. Dancing In Limbo
7. Days
8. Still Life
9. Clubland
10. Other People's Hearts
11. Don't Run Away From Me Now
12. Please Help Me, I'm Falling
13. Miss Otis Regrets / Just One Of Those Things (with The Pogues)
14. All The Tears That I Cried
15. Walking Down Madison
16. London Bridge Is Falling Down
17. My Affair
18. All I Ever Wanted (Re-Recorded Single Version)
19. Halloween
20. We'll Never Pass This Way Again
21. Count On Me (Demo)
22. Dear John (Demo)

CD 3

1. Angel
2. Soho Square
3. Bad
4. Can't Stop Killing You
5. Titanic Days (Single Edit)
6. Tomorrow Never Comes
7. Caroline
8. I Am Afraid
9. The Butcher Boy
10. As Long As You Hold Me
11. Perfect Day (with Evan Dando)
12. Sail Away (with Ghostland)
13. Libertango (with Sharon Shannon)
14. Golden Heart
15. Mambo De La Luna (Single Edit)
16. In These Shoes?
17. England 2 Columbia 0
18. Celestine
19. Good For Me
20. Manhattan Moon
21. Sun On The Water (Demo)