| Artist: Elton John |
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Your Song ~ Elton John
2. Levon ~ Elton John
3. Tiny Dancer ~ Elton John
4. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) ~ Elton John
5. Honky Cat ~ Elton John
6. Crocodile Rock ~ Elton John
7. Daniel ~ Elton John
8. Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting ~ Elton John
9. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road ~ Elton John
10. Candle In The Wind ~ Elton John
11. Bennie And The Jets ~ Elton John
12. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me ~ Elton John
13. Bitch Is Back, The ~ Elton John
14. Philadelphia Freedom ~ Elton John
15. Someone Saved My Life Tonight ~ Elton John
16. Island Girl ~ Elton John
17. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word ~ Elton John
Disc 2
Song Title
1. Don't Go Breaking My Heart ~ Elton John
2. Little Jeannie ~ Elton John
3. I'm Still Standing ~ Elton John
4. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues ~ Elton John
5. Sad Songs (Say So Much) ~ Elton John
6. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That ~ Elton John
7. Nikita ~ Elton John
8. Sacrifice ~ Elton John
9. One, The ~ Elton John
10. Can You Feel The Love Tonight ~ Elton John
11. Circle Of Life ~ Elton John
12. Believe ~ Elton John
13. Blessed ~ Elton John
14. Something About The Way You Look Tonight ~ Elton John
15. Written in the Stars ~ Elton John
16. I Want Love ~ Elton John
17. This Train Don't Stop There Anymore ~ Elton John
Disc 3
Song Title
1. Candle In The Wind - (live) ~ Elton John
2. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - (with George Michael) ~ Elton John
3. Live Like Horses - (with Luciano Pavarotti) ~ Elton John
4. Your Song - (with Alessandro Safina) ~ Elton John
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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Initial pressings of this first edition contain a bonus disc. |
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Recorded between 1970 & 2002. Includes liner notes by Paul Gambaccini. |
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All tracks have been digitally remastered. |
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Greatest Hits 1970-2002 is a nearly flawless double-disc set commemorating Elton John's three-decade career. Disc one features what may arguably be John's most essential work: Seeing songs such as "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Candle in the Wind," and "Bennie and the Jets" -- not to mention "Your Song," "Rocket Man," and "Tiny Dancer" -- lined up back to back reaffirms just how diverse, and yet universal, his songwriting talent is. Disc two finds this talent maturing gracefully into the '80s, '90s, and beyond, touching on pop gems like "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," "I'm Still Standing," and "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" as well as his Lion King classic "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" and the Aida duet "Written in the Stars" with LeAnn Rimes. The collection also finds room for the highlights of his most recent albums, including Made in England's "Believe" and "Blessed," The Big Picture's "Something About the Way You Look Tonight," and Songs from the West Coast's "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore." For most casual fans, Greatest Hits 1970-2002 will replace the need for collections such as Greatest Hits, Greatest Hits, Vol. 2, and Greatest Hits, Vol. 3, although these collections are still worthwhile as of-their-time retrospectives of John's work. ~ Heather Phares |
Artist Overview
With his outrageous costumes and campy theatricality, the man formerly known as Reginald Dwight typified 1970s rock in all its excess, yet evaded fad-dom with an indomitable spirit, genial persona, and simple genius. From his beginnings as a sensitive singer and pianist through his ascent to superstardom, Elton John has enjoyed one of the longest and most successful careers in rock & roll. While a brief breakup with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin left some scars, John would rebound by the end of the '80s, remaining a constant on the pop charts, the definitive voice of musical eulogy with ever-evolving hit "Candle in the Wind," and a Broadway mover-and-shaker with long-running hits like LION KING, AIDA, and BILLY ELLIOT.
Artist Influences
Bob Dylan | Buddy Holly | David Ackles | Dusty Springfield | Elvis Presley | Herman's Hermits | Jerry Lee Lewis | Liberace | Little Richard | Long John Baldry | Manfred Mann (Group) | Neil Sedaka | The Band | The Beach Boys | The Beatles | The Hollies | The Kinks | The Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan | Buddy Holly | David Ackles | Dusty Springfield | Elvis Presley | Herman's Hermits | Jerry Lee Lewis | Liberace | Little Richard | Long John Baldry | Manfred Mann (Group) | Neil Sedaka | The Band | The Beach Boys | The Beatles | The Hollies | The Kinks | The Rolling Stones
Artist Contemporaries
ABBA | America | Barbra Streisand | Barry Manilow | Bee Gees | Billy Joel | Bryan Ferry | Burt Bacharach | Carole King | Chicago | Chris de Burgh | Cliff Richard | Daryl Hall & John Oates | Dave Mason | David Bowie | Electric Light Orchestra | Eric Clapton | Fleetwood Mac | GBU | George Harrison | George Michael | Gilbert O'Sullivan | J.D. Souther | James Taylor (Soft Rock) | Joe Cocker | John Howard | John Lennon | Labi Siffre | Leon Russell | Leonard Cohen | Long John Baldry | Marti Pellow | Martin Page | Nick Drake | Paul Anka | Paul McCartney | Paul Simon | Peter Allen (Piano) | Phil Collins | Queen | Ringo Starr | Rod Stewart | Steely Dan | Steve Winwood | Sting | The Band | The Hollies | The Who | Three Dog Night | Todd Rundgren | Tom Jones | Van Morrison
ABBA | America | Barbra Streisand | Barry Manilow | Bee Gees | Billy Joel | Bryan Ferry | Burt Bacharach | Carole King | Chicago | Chris de Burgh | Cliff Richard | Daryl Hall & John Oates | Dave Mason | David Bowie | Electric Light Orchestra | Eric Clapton | Fleetwood Mac | GBU | George Harrison | George Michael | Gilbert O'Sullivan | J.D. Souther | James Taylor (Soft Rock) | Joe Cocker | John Howard | John Lennon | Labi Siffre | Leon Russell | Leonard Cohen | Long John Baldry | Marti Pellow | Martin Page | Nick Drake | Paul Anka | Paul McCartney | Paul Simon | Peter Allen (Piano) | Phil Collins | Queen | Ringo Starr | Rod Stewart | Steely Dan | Steve Winwood | Sting | The Band | The Hollies | The Who | Three Dog Night | Todd Rundgren | Tom Jones | Van Morrison
Artist Followers
Ben Folds | Billy Joel | Bruce Hornsby | Crowded House | Gavin DeGraw | George Michael | Howard Jones | Kate Bush | Magnetic Fields | Marc Cohn | Matthew Sweet | Paula Cole | Pulp | Rufus Wainwright | Scissor Sisters | Sting | Switches | The Magic Numbers
Ben Folds | Billy Joel | Bruce Hornsby | Crowded House | Gavin DeGraw | George Michael | Howard Jones | Kate Bush | Magnetic Fields | Marc Cohn | Matthew Sweet | Paula Cole | Pulp | Rufus Wainwright | Scissor Sisters | Sting | Switches | The Magic Numbers
Compilation Appearances
Associated Artists and Works
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Boko Suzuki |
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Cast, Original |
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Classic Dream Orchestra |
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Dido |
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Fedd, Jimmy |
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Gaga, Lady |
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Jimmy Fedd |
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On, Pickin' |
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The Lion King ~ Original Soundtrack |
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Pickin' On |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 11/12/2002 |
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Original Release Date : 2002 |
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Catalog ID : 063 478 |
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Label : Island (Label) |
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Number of Discs : 2 |
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Studio/Live : Mixed |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00044006347820 |
Professional Reviews
Q (12/02, p.126)
- 3 out of 5 - "...This reappraisal is wisely timed....He was a phenomenally talented barroom piano basher, capable of tender love, majestic showstoppers and poignant soul-searching..."
- 3 out of 5 - "...This reappraisal is wisely timed....He was a phenomenally talented barroom piano basher, capable of tender love, majestic showstoppers and poignant soul-searching..."
Q (1/04, p.136)
- 4 stars out of 5 - "'Your Song' and 'Daniel' are especially beautiful."
- 4 stars out of 5 - "'Your Song' and 'Daniel' are especially beautiful."
Uncut (01/03, p.133)
- 4 stars out of 5 - "...An impressive record by anyone's standards..."
- 4 stars out of 5 - "...An impressive record by anyone's standards..."
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