Classic Crack[1][2] is a compilation album by American rock band Crack the Sky, released in 1980.

Classic Crack
Compilation album by
Released1980
Recorded1975–1978
GenreRock
Length43:34
LabelLifesong

Track listing

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All tracks are written by John Palumbo, except where noted

No.TitleOriginal AlbumLength
1."Nuclear Apathy"Safety in Numbers8:32
2."She's a Dancer"Crack the Sky3:54
3."Lighten Up McGraw" (Rob Stevens, Rick Witkowski, Joe Macre)Safety in Numbers5:08
4."Maybe I Can Fool Everybody (Tonight)"Animal Notes5:57
5."Ice"Crack the Sky4:36
6."We Want Mine"Animal Notes4:54
7."Long Nights"Safety in Numbers3:39
8."Hold On/Surf City"Crack the Sky6:54

Note: the cassette version of this album includes two previously unreleased songs:

  1. "Let Me Go Home (A Visit to the Projects)" – 3:28
  2. "Eileen, I Lean on You" – 3:53

These two tracks later appeared as bonus tracks on the CD reissue of the band's eponymous debut.

Personnel

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  • John Palumbo — Guitar, lead vocals
  • Gary Lee Chappell — Lead vocals ("Nuclear Apathy", "Lighten Up McGraw", "Eileen, I Lean on You")
  • Rick Witkowski — Lead guitar
  • Joe Macre — Bass guitar, harmonies
  • Jim Griffiths — Lead guitar, harmonies
  • Joey D'Amico — Drums, harmonies, lead vocals ("Long Nights")

References

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  1. ^ "CRACK THE SKY - Classic (1980)". Progarchives.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Melodic Net - We Rock, Do you?". www.melodic.net. Retrieved January 23, 2024.