Ultimate Best ~ Greatest Hits I&II

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40 years since their formation in 1973, Journey's latest and definitive best album, which boasts sales of over 80 million copies worldwide, is here! "Open Arms" was used as the theme song for the Nissan Elgrand commercials in 2000 and 2001, and the movie "Umizaru" in 2004. "As You Like It" was used as the opening song for NTV's "Sukkiri!" from 2007, and "Separate Ways" was used as the theme song for the WBC TV broadcast in 2009 and 2012, and for the movie "Tron: Legacy" in 2010. In addition to the 2004 and 2005 Nissan Elgrand commercials, ``Don't Stop Believin''' was used as the main theme for Season 1 of the popular foreign drama ``Glee'' in 2009, and the 2012 movie ``Rock of Ages'' in which Tom Cruise played the role of ``Rock God''.It includes all of Journey's timeless masterpieces that continue to win new fans around the world even into the new century! Blu-SpecCD2, the highest quality ever, finally released in time for the 2013 Japan performance! ■Blu-SpecCD2 specifications [High-quality CD developed using all Blu-ray DISC manufacturing technology (can be played on regular CD players)] ■2-disc set of 35 songs using the latest master sound source at the moment DISC1: 2006 digital remaster DISC2: 2011 Digital Remaster ■Additional recording of valuable live recordings from the 1981 “Escape Tour” as bonus tracks. "Don't Stop Believin' (LIVE)", "Open Arms (LIVE)" (Both from Live in Houston, November 6, 1981) ■Rare track "Little Girl" (theme song for the movie "Yume, Yume no Ato") included ■List of members (personnel) for each period from 1975 to 2012 ≪Recorded songs≫ DISC1 01. Don't Stop Believin' from "Escape" 02.As you like it from “Departure” 03.Open Arms from “Escape” 04.Only the Young from the movie “Vision Quest” OST 05.Wheel in the Sky from “Infinity” 06. Oath to Time from “Frontiers” 07. I’ll Be Alright from “Raided On Radio~Toki wo Kakerite” 08.Ask the Lonely from the movie “Second Chance” OST 09. Crying Now from “Escape” 10. Separate Ways from “Frontiers” 11.Lights from “Infinity” 12. Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' from "Evolution" 13. Girl Can't Help It from "Raised On Radio" 14. My Love from “Frontiers” 15. To Yourself from “Raised On Radio~Toki wo Hatte” 16. Love a Woman from “Trial by Fire” [2004 BONUS TRACK] 17. Open Arms (Live in Houston) [2013 BONUS TRACK] DISC2 01. Stone in Love from “Escape” 02. At the End of Love from “Frontiers” 03. Chain Reaction from “Frontiers” 04. Blue Sky Party from “Live Energy” 05.Escape from “Escape” 06. In the flow of time from “Escape” 07. Good Morning Girl from “Departure” 08. By my side... from "Departure" 09. Suzanne from "Raised On Radio ~ Running through Time" 10. Feeling That Way from “Infinity” 11. Anytime from “Infinity” 12. Walk Like a Lady from “Departure” 13. Little Girl from the movie “Dream, After the Dream” OST 14. Just the Same Way from “Evolution” 15. Patientry from “Infinity” 16. When I Think of You from “Trial by Fire” 17.Mother, Father (Live in Houston) 18. Don't Stop Believin' (Live in Houston) [BONUS TRACK]

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Journey, an American rock band that debuted in 1975, has released their best album in Japan in high quality Blu-Spec2. A 2-disc set that covers songs used in recent domestic tie-ups (TV/CM/movies) and songs appearing in the NHK overseas drama "Glee." (C)RS