From musician to soap opera star and back again, Rick Springfield has worn several hats and been equally successful with each. PLAYLIST: THE VERY BEST OF RICK SPRINGFIELD focuses on the Australian heartthrob's 1980s RCA material, which represents his most successful years as a singer. Though casual listeners will come for the big hits ("Jessie's Girl," "Don't Talk To Strangers"), this collection is packed with lesser-known gems that further mine Springfield's unique brand of sharply-crafted, hard rockin' power pop.