Artist: Elton John Rating: Release Date: November 12, 2002Type: Contains explicit content, Compilation (best of)Genre: Rock
Review Rarely has a greatest-hits collection been as effective as
Elton John 's first compilation of Greatest Hits. Released at the end of 1974, after
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Caribou had effectively established him as a superstar, Greatest Hits is exactly what it says it is -- it features every one of his Top Ten singles ("Your Song," "Rocket Man," "Honky Cat," "Crocodile Rock," "Daniel," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Bennie and the Jets," "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"), plus the number 12 "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," and radio and concert favorites "Border Song" and "Candle in the Wind." Greatest Hits is a nearly flawless collection, offering a perfect introduction to
Elton John and providing casual fans with almost all the hits they need. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Tracks
CD 1
Your Song (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:59)
Levon (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:23)
Tiny Dancer (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (6:15)
Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long Long Time)
Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (4:43)
Honky Cat (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:12)
Crocodile Rock (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:57)
Daniel (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:53)
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (4:53)
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:15)
Candle in the Wind (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:50)
Bennie and the Jets (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:11)
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:33)
The Bitch Is Back
Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:38)
Philadelphia Freedom (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:21)
Someone Saved My Life Tonight (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (6:44)
Island Girl (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:44)
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:52)
CD 2
Don't Go Breaking My Heart (Lyrics) Ann Orson , Carte Blanche Elton John (4:33)
Little Jeannie (Lyrics) Elton John , Gary Osborne Elton John (5:11)
I'm Still Standing (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (3:03)
I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues (Lyrics) Elton John , Davey Johnstone , Bernie Taupin Elton John (4:41)
Sad Songs (Say So Much)
Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (4:07)
I Don't Wanna Go on With You Like That (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (4:33)
Nikita (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:40)
Sacrifice (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:09)
The One
Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:54)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
Elton John , Tim Rice Elton John (4:02)
Circle of Life (Lyrics) Elton John , Tim Rice Elton John (4:51)
Believe (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (4:44)
Blessed (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:02)
Something About the Way You Look Tonight (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (5:08)
I Want Love (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (4:37)
Written in the Stars (Lyrics) Elton John , Tim Rice Elton John (4:42)
This Train Don't Stop There Anymore (Lyrics) Elton John , Bernie Taupin Elton John (4:39)
Credits Elton John (Producer), Peter Collins (Producer) , Thom Bell (Arranger) , Thom Bell (Conductor) , Thom Bell (Producer) , Gus Dudgeon (Producer) , Gus Dudgeon (Remastering) , Paul Gambaccini (Liner Notes) , Patrick Leonard (Producer) , Greg Penny (Producer) , Phil Ramone (Executive Producer) , Chris Thomas (Producer) , Wilbur C. Rimes (Producer) , Todd Interland (A&R)
