Was (Not Was)
Pick of the Litter (1980 – 2010)
Track Listing
1. Wheel Me Out 5:33 2. Out Come the Freaks (7" version) 4:28 2. Out Come the Freaks (7″ version) 4:28 3. Tell Me That I'm Dreaming 4:33 3. Tell Me That I’m Dreaming 4:33 4. The Sky's Ablaze 2:13 4. The Sky’s Ablaze 2:13 5. Should I Wait 4:19 6. Knocked Down, Made Small (Treated Like a Rubber Ball) 3:06 7. Walk the Dinosaur 3:56 8. Spy in the House of Love (7" version) 4:01 8. Spy in the House of Love (7″ version) 4:01 9. Dad I'm in Jail 1:24 9. Dad I’m in Jail 1:24 10. Somewhere in America There's a Street Named After My Dad 3:43 10. Somewhere in America There’s a Street Named After My Dad 3:43 11. Papa Was a Rolling Stone (promo single edit) 5:20 12. I Feel Better Than James Brown 4:09 13. I Blew Up the United States 3:55 14. Semi-Interesting Week 4:51 14. Semi‐Interesting Week 4:51 15. From the Head to the Heart 4:15 16. Hello Operator... I Mean Dad... I Mean Police... I Can't Even Remember Who I Am (rehearsal version) 2:52 16. Hello Operator… I Mean Dad… I Mean Police… I Can’t Even Remember Who I Am (rehearsal version) 2:52 17. Shake Your Head (Steve "Silk" Hurley remix) 3:42 17. Shake Your Head (Steve “Silk” Hurley remix) 3:42 18. Elvis' Rolls Royce 3:31 18. Elvis’ Rolls Royce 3:31 19. Zaz Turned Blue 4:19Historical Archive
Pick of the Litter (1980 - 2010) is a compilation album by the American band Was (Not Was), encapsulating their eclectic sound that blends elements of funk, jazz, and rock. The album showcases the band's unique ability to weave storytelling with infectious grooves, featuring hits such as 'Walk the Dinosaur' and 'Spy in the House of Love.' This collection serves not only as a testament to their influential style but also highlights their capacity for social commentary through music, making it a significant entry in the annals of the 80s and 90s music scene.