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Ian Dury’s sidekick (and Blockheads musical director) was the mastermind behind "New Boots and Panties" and its follow-up "Do It Yourself." Chaz embarked on a solo career with four LPs for A&M—"Chaz Jankel," "Chasanova" (a.k.a. "Questionnaire"), "Chazablanca" and "Looking at You"—which are here along with a rarities CD. Playful experimentation and a keen ear for melody make these Chaz creations a joy to behold: "Ai No Corrida" (later a smash for Quincy Jones), the U.S. club smash "Glad to Know You" (the top-selling 12" single of ’82), "Number One" (another club hit; last two co-written with Dury), "Fuse," "Johnny Funk," "3,000,000 Synths," "Whisper," "Hard Music" and more. On disc five: extended versions of "You’re My Occupation" (featuring Brenda Jones), "109 (Give Me Something I Can Remember)," "Without You," "No. 1" (Dub Mix and Manhattan Mix) and more. An extensive essay completes this portrait of a UK new-wave/dance-floor hero! Cherry Red.