Elton John - Greatest Hits

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Elton John has always fancied himself a big-theme album artist, but because even his finest albums are spotty, his best moments, with few exceptions, have been singles. Greatest Hits collects nine of them from '70 to '74, plus one of those exceptions, the stirring faux-gospel "Border Song." If you overlook the weightless "Crocodile Rock" and the contrived "Your Song," this album shows why John is a superstar, especially on the big ballads, where collaborator Bernie Taupin supplies some interesting lyrics for his impeccable melodic hooks. The ethereal "Rocket Man" is a marvel despite its goofy premise, and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" remains the greatest pop moment of John's career. --David Cantwell

Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of his 1974 'Hits' collection on a 24 karat gold CD from DCC. Featuring every one of his Top 10 singles recorded up to that point, '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 three more tracks. Standard jewel case. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Elton John - Greatest Hits

Average customer rating: you can tell everybody these are your songs Dollars and (common) cents. A great greatest hits Elton lovers rejoice Great Album!

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Tracks:

1. Your Song
2. Levon
3. Tiny Dancer
4. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)
5. Honky Cat
6. Crocodile Rock
7. Daniel
8. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
9. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
10. Candle In The Wind
11. Bennie And The Jets
12. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
13. The Bitch Is Back
14. Philadelphia Freedom
15. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
16. Island Girl
17. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

Tracks:

1. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Little Jeannie
3. I'm Still Standing
4. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
5. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
6. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
7. Nikita
8. Sacrifice
9. The One
10. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
11. Circle Of Life
12. Believe
13. Blessed
14. Something About The Way You Look Tonight
15. I Want Love
16. Written In The Stars
17. This Train Don't Stop There Anymore

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This is the first attempt to consolidate all of Sir Elton's hit singles, from three labels, in one collection. It once would've required at least four CDs to own the best stuff here. Many think the legendary performer was at his best in the early to mid-'70s, and the incredible string of singles that ran from 1970's "Your Song" through 1977's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" remains mighty impressive. But in retrospect, as they're presented here, '80s hits like "I'm Still Standing" and "Sad Songs" add much to an already amazing legacy. Three Disney tunes, the lush "The One," and two from Songs from the West Coast, which was hailed as a return to those '70s golden days, represent the later years. Collectively, these tracks reinforce the notion that, despite Michael Jackson's later proclamations, John was once the closest thing post-'60s music had to a genuine king of pop, respected by hipsters and the mainstream alike. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

you can tell everybody these are your songs.......2007-07-19

elton john's greatest hits 1970-2002 has 34 classic songs,plus a limited-edition bonus disc with 4 more songs. your song starts things off nicely.i also like the songs tiny dancer(later redone by tim mcgraw.),crocidile rock,island girl,sorry seems to be the hardest word, don't go breaking my heart,i'm still standing,sad dongs(say so much), can you feel the love tonight,iwant love,and this train doesn't stop here anymore.the bonus disc is good too. thanks for the music elton. ed wilson

Dollars and (common) cents........2007-06-12

I'm going to rate this CD based on a $1 per song cost to total cost for the entire CD (Apple and Rhapsody charge $1 per song).
Elton John is good. This CD is even better. I was disappointed to learn that he didn't write a lick of his own lyrics (Bernie Taupin did). Elton John just wrote the music. And I guess we need to hear great music before we'll listen to the lyrics of a song.
Amazon is currently selling the CD for $15. The good news is that there is $20 worth of great music on it. This CD is worth ever dollar and them some. The essential Elton John songs are: Disc 1 - Tracks 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15 & 16 (and I guess Candle In The Wind). Disc 2 - Tracks 1,3,4,5 & 6.
Hope this helps.
Darium June 2007

A great greatest hits.......2007-06-05

I got this as a birthday present and it's fab! It has all the songs that Elton is well known for and a few you maybe have forgotten about. It's easy listening and great for singing along to. Big thumbs up from me!

Elton lovers rejoice.......2007-05-06

I've got lots of old Elton on vinyl (yes, I'm old) and was delighted to find 37 Elton tunes on CD for such a great price. This is a wonderful collection with some newer songs I didn't have. And I can play them in the car! (vinyl is not so good for that).

Great Album!.......2007-04-03

I am really enjoying this one. How can anyone dislike anything done by Elton John? Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Duh!!!!! Yeah, I said I liked Elton John, you got a problem with that? Time Capsule Timeless genius THIS ALBUM REMAINS AS ONE OF ELTON JOHN'S MANY BEST GREATEST HITS COMPILATION ALBUMS EVER. PART 1 OF 3.

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Tracks:

1. Your Song
2. Daniel
3. Honky Cat
4. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
5. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
6. Rocket Man
7. Bennie And The Jets
8. Candle In The Wind
9. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
10. Border Song
11. Crocodile Rock

Amazon.com essential recording

Elton John has always fancied himself a big-theme album artist, but because even his finest albums are spotty, his best moments, with few exceptions, have been singles. Greatest Hits collects nine of them from '70 to '74, plus one of those exceptions, the stirring faux-gospel "Border Song." If you overlook the weightless "Crocodile Rock" and the contrived "Your Song," this album shows why John is a superstar, especially on the big ballads, where collaborator Bernie Taupin supplies some interesting lyrics for his impeccable melodic hooks. The ethereal "Rocket Man" is a marvel despite its goofy premise, and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" remains the greatest pop moment of John's career. --David Cantwell

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of his 1974 'Hits' collection on a 24 karat gold CD from DCC. Featuring every one of his Top 10 singles recorded up to that point, '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 three more tracks. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Duh!!!!!.......2007-07-14

"Buh-Buh-Buh-Bennie and the Jets!" What else do you need to know? This Greatest Hits collection was originally released in 1974, and as an album, it's friggin incredible. Track to track to track, perfectly solid. You don't need any of the newer bullcrap collections of Elton John's work. This is THE ONE. Just buy it already, it's CHEAP! You won't regret it.

Yeah, I said I liked Elton John, you got a problem with that?.......2007-06-20

Hey, I'm a rocker, too - I like me some Stones, some AC/DC, some Aerosmith, some Zeppelin, some Sab, some Guns n' Roses, some Who, some Hendrix and some Cream. But you know, you gotta mellow out sometimes, and that's why I listen to Elton. (Hell, even Axl Rose admitted to being a big fan of his).

Now my man Reg Dwight's been taking a lot of abuse lately, mainly because he's gay (which has got to be the stupidest reason I can think of to criticize a musician). If you're looking to diss the guy just because of that, take it up with him. But I warn you - he's rich. He's probably got ninja bodyguards.

All joking aside, EJ rules. He's capable of writing the perfect pop song, and hey, that piano! He's awesome with piano! Gotta love his voice, too. In other words, very talented man. I'm not a big fan of Bernie Taupin, but hey, Elton's great. This is not the perfect compilation of his work - I'd have liked to see some songs from Madman Across the Water (like the hits Tiny Dancer and Levon), and I don't like Bennie and the Jets. Song just bugs me. Good news is, that's the only bad song here: this has my favorite all-time EJ song (Crocodile Rock, which is the ultimate feel-good tune - come on, how can you NOT like it? It's not possible! I mean, I have heard one person criticize it, but he had the rough intelligence of a cinderblock), as well as several other great ones, mostly ballads like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Your Song (simply the perfect pop song), Candle in the Wind, Daniel, Rocket Man, and Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me. Then there are the cool stylistic experiments like the gospelly Border Song (Holy Moses) (off his self-titled second, which I recommend - it's the one with Your Song on it), and the New Orleans-sounding Honky Cat. And who says EJ can't rock? Throw on Saturday Night's All Right (for Fighting) and see if you still think that way.

A couple of Elton's studio LP's are really good too - I'd go with self-titled, Madman Across the Water and Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player. Those just starting out with him should start her.e

Time Capsule.......2007-06-09

For a brief, shining run between 1970 and 1974, Elton John blazed into the rock universe with impeccable songs by Bernie Taupin and himself, an outlandish stage show and a string of albums helped redefine expectations of superstar product. His early success was so heady that MCA Records threw this quickie greatest hits on the public in the 1974 holiday season...when I received it as a Christmas gift with a new GE stereo player from my parents. This may be one of the albums that codified my tastes in music, along with "With the Beatles," "School's Out," "Can't Buy A Thrill" and "My Aim Is True."

But in high school circa the early 70's, it was all about Elton. He had then (and still does) a stylistic range that other musicians would sell their souls for, be it the influence of country ("Border Song"), soul ("Bennie and the Jets"), old fashion radio tunes ("Crocodile Rock"), love songs ("Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me") and hard rock (the blistering "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"). Elton's brashness knew no bounds in those days, be it the flamboyant stage gear to the over the top album package that went with "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," which carried into his music. He was willing to try anything, and his hunger for stardom drove his creativity.

The results of that drive are here in this perfect time capsule about how the seventies were most certainly NOT a dark time for music. That Sir Elton is still releasing albums ("The Captain and the Kid") of strong new material and not taking the easy road of recording a sappy album of standards (I'm looking at you, Rod Stewart) speaks to the genius of Elton and Bernie. While he may have slowed down creatively after "Rock of the Westies" and further best ofs have been issued (like his 60th birthday Rocket Man: Number Ones (Eco-Friendly Packaging)"), this single disc consolidates all that was great about Elton while his career was still hot and hungry.

Timeless genius.......2007-05-30

It's hard to believe these songs are over 30 years old. Elton John's genius continues to shine.

THIS ALBUM REMAINS AS ONE OF ELTON JOHN'S MANY BEST GREATEST HITS COMPILATION ALBUMS EVER. PART 1 OF 3........2007-05-01

I will be writing a review on the legendary masterpiece greatest hits compilation album entitled "GREATEST HITS VOL.1" by one of Rock's legendary all-time greatest artists ever. I give you one of England's pride and joy's and one of the British's most favorite sons, M-R. E-L-T-O-N J-O-H-N! "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS" was originally released in 1974 on Vinyl/LP and 8-Track on the MCA Records, Inc. label. This legendary compilation album would soon be released on Cassette in the mid 70's. This legendary compilation album would see its very first print issue on Compact disc in the mid to late 80's. This legendary greatest hits album would be re-released in 1994 in a Limited Edition 24 KT Gold Compact Disc which is manufatured by DCC Compact Classics. PLEASE NOTE: I will be writing reviews on all three volumes of the original ELTON JOHN'S "GREATEST HITS" compilation albums. This very first original "GREATEST HITS" compilation album is Part 1 of 3. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the legendary artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible. I also realize that it may not be easy to edit the review successfully.

ELTON JOHN will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for co-writing, with collaborator Bernie Taupin, some of Rock's most sacred classic anthems ever. ELTON JOHN has been entertaining music fans the world over since 1969. ELTON JOHN has had many period's and phases in the artist's long music career. However, I will be writing this review focusing ONLY on ELTON JOHN'S first phase and period during the years of 1969 to 1974 making this review Part 1 of 3. The history of ELTON JOHN, as a studio musician as well as a live performer in the Rock n' Roll world, is a very long resume of the many numerous contributions, accomplishments and achievements in Rock n' Roll history. During this first 1969 to 1974 phase period, ELTON JOHN would record many great legendary albums containing several of his many greatest hit songs that would forever change the face of Rock n' Roll music. This "GREATEST HITS" compilation album would be the result in highlighting the many great hit songs that were recorded during ELTON JOHN'S first 1969 to 1974 phase period. In my opinion, the "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS" Volume 1 album is without a doubt, a true testament of the many contributions, accomplishments and achievements of a craft fully skilled genius and his ideas of musical creativity that contained no boundaries or limits of any kind. The "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS" Volume 1 album also serves as a fine fitting tribute to a great legendary artist that was truly indeed, very far ahead of his time.

It is now time to let the Rock n' Roll music of ELTON JOHN to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking musically. The legendary masterpiece "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS" compilation album Volume 1 begins with the forever ELTON JOHN trademark song that would result in turning out to becoming one of the most beautiful slow orchestrated song anthems ever written in Rock n' Roll history, "Your Song," the slow and beautifully smooth anthem "Daniel," the forever ELTON JOHN trademark Rock anthem "Honky Cat," the slow and beautifully well arranged classic Rock anthem that needs no introduction the world over, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," the forever and daring ELTON JOHN trademark blistering a*s kickin' hard Rockin' classic anthem "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting," the forever ELTON JOHN trademark classic Rock anthem, the beautifully slow and perfectly performed "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)," the forever ELTON JOHN trademark classic Rock anthem, the beautifully slow charismatic and energetic anthem "Bennie And The Jets," the forever ELTON JOHN trademark classic Rock anthem, the beautifully slow and well arranged mild anthem with a message of hope, "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," one of the most beautifully orchestrated and well recorded slow Rock anthems ever written and recorded, "Border Song," the well arranged anthem in the 50's Rock tradition, the breathtaking "Crocodile Rock" and ELTON JOHN'S greatest Rock anthem tribute that anybody could ever pay or give to the great Hollywood screen legend and the greatest blonde bombshell and sex symbol of all-time, the late great Marilyn Monroe, the beautifully slow and powerful tribute anthem "Candle In The Wind." May I also add that ELTON JOHN was just fantastic during the recording of all of these priceless hit songs. ELTON JOHN'S blistering lead vocals were laid down perfectly during the recording of all of these hit songs. This legendary album is without a doubt, an encyclopedia of Rock n' Roll history.

Overall, this is one great legendary compilation album worth checking out and seeking further research and information into especially if you are a hardcore diehard ELTON JOHN fan or a devout music collector. as for all of the curious newcomers and new beginners that are not quite familiar with the sound and music of ELTON JOHN, I would start off with this first volume greatest hits album. However, you might want to research further into the many other ELTON JOHN'S greatest hits compilation albums before you decide on which compilation album is right for your musical needs and tastes. Whichever way you may choose, you will have taken a giant step in owning and starting your very own personal ELTON JOHN music collection. You can do all of your researching and album purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store. If you get a chance, buy this album. You'll be happy and satisfied that you did.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary original greatest hits compilation album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary treasure album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great priceless gem that no hardcore music fan or devout music collector would want to be without.

In closing, the legendary masterpiece "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS" compilation album would be released in 1974 to highly critically acclaim. ELTON JOHN has continued to entertain music fans the world over for many years now since 1969. ELTON JOHN would also amaze us further with his music magic in creating and recording many more great albums that were still yet to come in the coming years. There would also prove to be more tales and stories in the ELTON JOHN saga that would still need to be told resulting in helping and contributing in the growth of the ELTON JOHN legend and legacy. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will just have to stay tuned and glued to your TV and computer and read further more about it at a later date in the near future. ELTON JOHN has forever reserved his place and mark with destiny in Rock n' Roll history. His many numerous contributions, accomplishments and achievements in Rock n' Roll history speak for themselves and will never be forgotten. So here's to you Elton. Thanks for the many great memories with still many more yet to come. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. ELTON JOHN FOREVER! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

Average customer rating: Elton's Odds and Ends ELTON JOHN'S LEGACY CONTINUES ON WITH HIS GREATEST HITS VOLUME II. PART 2 OF 3. One Of The Best Greatest Hits Albums From Elton Goodbye Yellow Brick Life Meltin' Yawn

Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Elton John Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Elton John - Greatest Hits Elton John - Greatest Hits 1976-86 Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy ASIN: B000001DVR Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. The Bitch Is Back
2. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
3. Tiny Dancer
4. I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)
5. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
6. Philadelphia Freedom
7. Island Girl
8. Grow Some Funk Of Your Own
9. Levon
10. Pinball Wizard

Amazon.com

Elton John's second volume of hits covers the incredibly fertile hit-making period from late 1974 to early 1976, with a step or two outside that era. Some of his very greatest pop creations are here: "Philadelphia Freedom," "The Bitch Is Back," the giddy John Lennon-abetted cover of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," "Levon." If you love him, no doubt many of these songs are among the reasons. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Elton's Odds and Ends.......2007-06-17

The second volume of Elton John's Greatest Hits was a quickie release meant to cash in on his juggernaut of popularity in the late 70's. Taking two early songs that missed the cut for "Elton John - Greatest Hits" ("Levon" and "Tiny Dancer"), his version of "Pinball Wizard" from his movie appearance in "Tommy," singles from albums between "Caribou" and "Blue Moves" plus the hits that Elton didn't place on any albums, and this amounted to an odds and sods collection. Volume one remains an essential time capsule of the early seventies, but volume two, by nature of its randomly-picked selections, not as much so.

Still, Elton and Bernie Taupin were riding such an incredible creative wave that all the songs here have become EJ standards. Both the one-off singles "Philadelphia Freedom" and "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" were separate from proper Elton albums, as he'd become so prolific that even songs as great as these were left-overs. At this stage of the game, though, there are so many updated best ofs that you can safely choose a better representation of Elton's rich career. (Try "Rocket Man: Number Ones [CD/DVD Package]" or "Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002.") But for someone who owned this on vinyl back in the day, it does evoke a warm nostalgia for the time when a new Elton John song was a musical event.

ELTON JOHN'S LEGACY CONTINUES ON WITH HIS GREATEST HITS VOLUME II. PART 2 OF 3........2007-05-03

I will be writing a review on the legendary masterpiece compilation album entitled "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME II" by one of Rock's all-time greatest artists ever. I give you one of England's pride and joy's, the charismatic E-L-T-O-N--J-O-H-N! "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME II" was originally released in 1977 on Vinyl/LP and Cassette on the MCA Records label in association with Sackville Productions Ltd. and The Rocket Music Co., Inc. This legendary album would see its first print issue on Compact Disc in the mid to late 80's. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

ELTON JOHN will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for co-writing some of Rock's all-time greatest anthems ever. ELTON JOHN will also be remembered for his many outlandish stage costumes accompanied by his charisma while performing on stage. It just seem so natural that the man who was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947, realized his dream and destiny from an early age to becoming a performer. Being a former student of the Royal Acadamy of Music in London, England, he would quit school and immediately begin his path towards fame and fortune in the music industry. His first band, BLUESOLOGY, was formed in 1961. He would later take his stage name from the BLUESOLOGY saxophonist Elton Dean and their charismatic frontman Long John Baldry. Dwight would now forever be known the world over as the one and only ELTON JOHN. I recently wrote a review on ELTON'S first 1974-1976 phase period with "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME I" released in 1974. The legendary sequel compilation album "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME II," picks up where Volume I left off and continues with the brilliant hit songs that ELTON JOHN recorded during his second 1974-1976 phase period in the singer's legendary career. In my opinion, "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME II" is another true testament of the sheer fully crafted genius and his musical creativity. "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME II" is also a fine fitting tribute to an artist that was truly indeed, far ahead of his time.

It is now time to let the music of ELTON JOHN to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking musically. The legendary masterpiece compilation album "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME II" begins with the a*s kicking Rocker "The Bitch Is Back," the beautifully arranged rendition of the immortalized BEATLES classic song, "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,' the beautifully slow orchestrated and powerful song "Sorry Seems To be The Hardest Word," the beautifully refreshing mild Rocker sung with Kiki Dee, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," the forever ELTON JOHN trademark beautifully slow orchestrated anthem "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," the breathtaking Rocker dedicated to his personal friend and tennis legend Billie Jean King, "Philadelphia Freedom," the tropical atmospheric-like mild Rocker "Island Girl," the groundbreaking Funkish Rocker "Grow Some Funk Of Your Own," the forever ELTON JOHN trademark classic Rock anthem "Levon" and ELTON'S well arranged rendition of THE WHO'S classic Rock anthem "Pinball Wizard." May I also add that ELTON JOHN was sizzlin' red hot and on fire when he laid down the tracks for all of these great hit songs.

Overall, this is another great compilation album worth checking out and seeking further research and information into especially if you are a hardcore diehard ELTON JOHN fan or a devout music collector. As for all of the curious newcomers and new beginners that are not quite familar with the sound and music of ELTON JOHN, I would suggest that you purchase his greatest hits volume I first before you purchase this greatest hits volume II. It seems evident to me that all of ELTON'S legendary hit songs has a story behind them. The hit songs just keep growing and moving along till we get to where we are at now. However, you might want to research further into the many other ELTON JOHN'S greatest hits compilation albums that are available on Amazon com. Doing this, you will find the album(s) that is right for your music needs and tastes. You can do all of your researching and album purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store. When you get a chance, buy this album. You'll by happy and satisfied that you did.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary compilation album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary treasure album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great priceless gem that no hardcore music fan and devout music collector would want to be without.

In closing, ELTON JOHN has successfully continued in recording and releasing new albums to highly critically acclaim and entertaining the many audiences the world over up to this very day. Knowing this, I guess it is safe to say that ELTON JOHN is here to stay and isn't going anywhere soon. ELTON JOHN has forever left his place and mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten even if he tried. So here's to you Elton. Thanks for the many great memories with many more still to come. Keep Persevering. Keep The faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. ELTON JOHN FOREVER! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.

One Of The Best Greatest Hits Albums From Elton.......2006-09-16

GREATEST HITS, VOL. 2 is one of the best greatest-hits albums, along with the first GREATEST HITS package, from Elton John. Of note here is the song "Island Girl", which describes prostitution in a much more honest way than 1975's other Number One about the subject, Labelle's "Lady Marmalade", ever could. Along with this one, also pick up GREATEST HITS, HONKY CHATEAU, GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD, TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION, MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER, CARIBOU, and ROCK OF THE WESTIES as your first Elton John albums- preferably all at once.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Life.......2006-07-03

There are so many acts that truly have defined the sounds and souls of the 1970's. Although they've had such great music, there have been just very few definitive performers still showcasing that feeling of great classic music like Billy Joel, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, and especially Elton John. Elton's music of the 70's as well as his later eras have still brought so much joy to all corners of the world. While his first greatest hits record did actually deliver that point of his era, his sequels could've been a lot more to actually have been desired. That is the point within this record.

Elton John Greatest Hits Volume 2 is a reflection of his highpoints from the mid 70's. The collection mainly is comprised of several good tracks like the somber Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Philadelphia Freedom, and the hard rocking Pinball Wizard from The Who's rock opera Tommy. Although the collection has some good tracks, there are just so many great songs that weren't actually highlighted at all like the soulful Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, Don't Go Breaking My Heart with Kiki Dee, Burn Down The Mission, and many other great gems.

All in all, Elton John Greatest Hits Volume 2 could've been better, if there was more to have been highlighted. Instead, I really suggest you purchase the double album Elton John Greatest Hits 1970-2002. Saying sorry to this collection, isn't the hardest word.

Album Cover: B

Songs: C

Price: C 1/2-

Remastering: B-

Overall: C

Meltin' Yawn.......2005-12-10

Fraudulent "rocker" Elton continues on his journey to the land of Yuckville with yet another collection of the most "worn out their welcome" tunes ever to land radio play. Who in their right mind would put this on at home and listen to it, when you can turn on any classic rock or '80s nostalgia radio station and hear these tired tracks any time of day or night? Boring boring boring.

Average customer rating: Elton John's Greatest Hits Vol 3.2 TIDY CATCH-ALL Culls from a Very Piano-less Period music brings back memories. Mama Can't Buy You Love

Elton John - Greatest Hits 1976-86 Elton John Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Elton John - Greatest Hits Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002 Love Songs Goodbye Yellow Brick Road ASIN: B00005J711 Release Date: 2001-05-15

Tracks:

1. I'm Still Standing
2. Mama Can't Buy You Love
3. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
4. Little Jeannie
5. Blue Eyes
6. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
7. Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)
8. Kiss The Bride
9. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
10. Who Wears These Shoes?
11. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
12. Wrap Her Up
13. Nikita

Customer Reviews:

Elton John's Greatest Hits Vol 3.2.......2007-06-23

After his brilliant run with MCA records, Elton John joined the early roster of mogul David Geffen, who pledged to make his Geffen Records a haven for Artist's Artists. His initial signings were John Lennon, Donna Summer and Elton. His first album for Geffen, "The Fox," had a minor top 40 single on it that isn't even included here, "Nobody Wins." Thus Elton entered a slower period that didn't really reinvigorate until the third Geffen album, "Too Low for Zero" and "I Guess That's Why The Call It The Blues."

After the poorly recieved "Leather Jackets," Elton resigned with MCA and re-established his career with the "Live in Australia" album, Geffen issued a third Greatest Hits collection. It seems Elton must have retained the rights to his materail since this set came out within ten years on MCA and covers hits from "Blue Moves" to "Leather Jackets."

What this set does show is that, even in a somewhat shallow period of success, Elton John still could create finally tuned pop gems. From "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" to "Wrap Her Up" ("Heartache All Over The World" is one of the drops from the prior GHv3 set), this best-off really does pack on hits. It also misses a few key tracks ("Act Of War," "In Neon" and "Nobody Wins" would have been nice), yet includes one bona-fide oldie "Don't Go Breaking My Heart." You're still getting several top tens ("I Guess That's Why..." and "Sad Songs Say So Much" are now classics) to offer that proof of Elton's staying power.

The change between the two GHv3 is that this version has 13 songs (from the Geffen's 12), drops two songs ("Heartache All Over The Word" and "Too Low For Zero"), then adds "Sorry Seems...," "Who Wears These Shoes" and "Don't go Breaking My Heart." The cover art on this one is a step down from the Geffen version, but the sound quality is an improvement. And I always get a smile from hearing Elton and George Michael name-check everyone from Samantha Fox to Nancy Reagen (!?!) on "Wrap Her Up."

TIDY CATCH-ALL.......2007-05-14

This is a nice wrap-up of Elton's 1980s work, featuring tracks that don't appear on other compilations. It follows on nicely from the second 'Greatest Hits', and begs the question, why not put volumes four and five out? Rocket should be able to do it, picking out the hits of the late 1980s, right up to now. It'd be a coup of sorts, simply for the fact that no other artist could conceivably release five albums of genuine "hits". Imagine that as a baby boomer gift box-- a five disc set of 'Elton's Greatest Hits'.

Culls from a Very Piano-less Period.......2007-01-16

The great thing about an Elton John recording is the diversity of styles and the sheer unpredictability of what you're going to find on it.

It starts with that great "I Will Survive"-style anthem, "I'm Still Standing" that just oozes energy and optimism. Then there's his foray into Philadelphia Soul with the help of the great producer Thom Bell. Imagine using the Spinners as your backup group! As an African-American who grew up with this music, "Mama Can't Buy You Love" is an EXCELLENT production that some people like to make fun of for some reason. This is a GREAT production, and I'm always a sucker for a French horn! Besides, Elton John wasn't the first white performer featured on Soul Train for nothing!

"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" was reincarnated recently on the late Ray Charles' Genius Loves Company album. If Brother Ray loved this enough to record it with Sir Elton, that's good enough for me. But you sure have to be in the proper mood to listen to it. And that's OK; you can't dance ALL the time, can you? "Blue Eyes", even with it's fake string section and electronic Charlie Rich piano, has great production value.

Bernie Taupin is the master of metaphor, and his poignant tribute to fallen friend John Lennon is truly masterful. I'm glad I now have a copy of this recording. The Elton John band put their signature on it as well. Gorgeous.

By the late 70s I had stopped buying Elton John albums, so I discovered a couple of songs here that are really fun to listen to, that I don't remember on Oklahoma radio. ('Nuff said, there.) One is the rockin' "Kiss the Bride" with a Phil Collins-style drum beat and a bass line to beat the band (Dee Murray was an unofficial "funk brother" in my opinion), and the toe-tappin' head noddin' "Who Wears These Shoes" is sheer delight!

"Little Jeannie" is sweet, would have never envisioned a sax solo in an Elton song in the 70s, or electric piano for that matter! This song, for me, epitomizes the newer, softer Elton that made the transition from album rock to Top40 radio in the 80s. Stevie Wonder's harmonica on "I Guess That's Why You Call It Blues" is fabulous.

There's one boner in the bunch! What in the world was Elton into when he made "Wrap Her Up" with Wham's George Michael?! This one is pure garbage, and I hate to even say that about anything with Elton's name on it. If they needed a dance number, I would have rather they put "Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance)" from 1976's "Blue Moves" album. But "Wrap Her Up" is one that should have stayed on the album it came from and certainly not included on a hits package; unless it was, heaven forbid, actually a hit..

A common denominator of a lot of the songs from this collection is the glaring absence of Elton's signature piano work! Elton is first and foremost a piano man par excellence, and it seems his piano skills were purposely either de-emphasized or completely eliminated during this period. You barely hear the electric substitute in "Blue Eyes". It could be the Top40 radio influence of what 20-year-olds back then were buying and listening to. I don't know, I was in my twenties in the 80s, and I wasn't even listening to Elton John anymore.

Still, it was a sign of the times in the 80s when electronica ruled and "real" instruments where shunted in favor of Casios. Luckily for me and others who enjoy the master piano player's work, those days are over, and by the mid-nineties, he had re-discovered his old friend and brought it back to the forefront, once he got past all the Disney stuff. I think he needs to re-record "Who Wears These Shoes" at least and put that piano back in there! I would rate this collection, a good snapshot of the times, and other than one I would have definitely left off, a very listenable collection.

music brings back memories........2007-01-05

Listening to this album brought back many fond memories. The quality of sound and convienence of the CD helped bring those memories to life.

Mama Can't Buy You Love.......2006-11-06

Mama don't want you.. Daddy don't need you.. give it up baby baby...
mama can't buy you love

Average customer rating: Elton John's Greatest Hits Vol 3.2 Sorry Isn't The Hardest Word Greatest hits? 80'S EJ The Hit Machine of the Century

Elton John - Greatest Hits 1976-1986 Elton John Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Elton John - Greatest Hits The One "Elton John - Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 (1979-1987)" Love Songs ASIN: B000002OMJ Release Date: 1992-11-10

Tracks:

1. I'm Still Standing
2. Mama Can't Buy You Love
3. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
4. Little Jeannie
5. Blue Eyes
6. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
7. Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)
8. Kiss The Bride
9. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
10. Who Wears These Shoes?
11. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
12. Wrap Her Up
13. Nikita

Customer Reviews:

Elton John's Greatest Hits Vol 3.2.......2007-06-23

After his brilliant run with MCA records, Elton John joined the early roster of mogul David Geffen, who pledged to make his Geffen Records a haven for Artist's Artists. His initial signings were John Lennon, Donna Summer and Elton. His first album for Geffen, "The Fox," had a minor top 40 single on it that isn't even included here, "Nobody Wins." Thus Elton entered a slower period that didn't really reinvigorate until the third Geffen album, "Too Low for Zero" and "I Guess That's Why The Call It The Blues."

After the poorly recieved "Leather Jackets," Elton resigned with MCA and re-established his career with the "Live in Australia" album, Geffen issued a third Greatest Hits collection. It seems Elton must have retained the rights to his materail since this set came out within ten years on MCA and covers hits from "Blue Moves" to "Leather Jackets."

What this set does show is that, even in a somewhat shallow period of success, Elton John still could create finally tuned pop gems. From "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" to "Wrap Her Up" ("Heartache All Over The World" is one of the drops from the prior GHv3 set), this best-off really does pack on hits. It also misses a few key tracks ("Act Of War," "In Neon" and "Nobody Wins" would have been nice), yet includes one bona-fide oldie "Don't Go Breaking My Heart." You're still getting several top tens ("I Guess That's Why..." and "Sad Songs Say So Much" are now classics) to offer that proof of Elton's staying power.

The change between the two GHv3 is that this version has 13 songs (from the Geffen's 12), drops two songs ("Heartache All Over The Word" and "Too Low For Zer"), then adds "Sorry Seems...," "Who Wears These Shoes" and Don't go Breaking My Heart." The cover art on this one is a step down from the Geffen version, but the sound quality is an improvement. And I always get a smile from hearing Elton and George Michael name-check everyone from Samantha Fox to Nancy Reagen (!?!) on "Wrap Her Up."

Sorry Isn't The Hardest Word.......2003-09-08

Sometimes when I look at some of the heroic icons within Pop music, I really don't seem to see that same luster that they really used to have. That can go with most of the acts from the 70's that might seem like they are oldies now, but their music continues to live on in dramatic fashion. With Elton John, he continues to prove that no matter how old you are, your music will always bring a soundtrack to people and their lives. There are just so many flavors that really made Elton a legend, but it wasn't until the 80's, personally because I was born in '81, that I enjoyed Elton's music.

The Greatest Hits 1976-1986, is a concept of 13 of Elton biggest tunes within the 10 year span this collection has. There are just so many good tunes to the collection, it almost seems like a guilty pleasure. The music blends quite nicely from Rock and Pop to the mix, including Don't Go Breaking My Heart with Kiki Dee, I'm Still Standing, and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word. Although the record was remastered in 2001, it really seems like a joke when it comes to remastering records. They just aren't always remade just like they say. The music still seems to be shown in great fashion. Also added on to the mix are great songs like Empty Garden, Sad Songs (Say So Much), and Kiss The Bride.

Still, I was a little bit dissapointed that the record wasn't remastered nicely, but the music is just great. I also was upset that a couple of other songs didn't get on this record including That's What Friends Are For, Elton's collaboration with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder, and even Tonight and In Neon. Still, for those die hard Elton John fans, this collection might be for you.

Greatest hits?.......2001-03-05

Not a bad album. I have so many Elton albums and consider myself a fan, so I was quite suprised to hear some songs on here that I had never heard of. And they were hits? How come I never heard them before? The songs I mean are "Little Jeannie", "Empty Garden", "Kiss the Bride", "Who wears these shoes" and "Wrap her up". God knows where I was when they hit the radios. They were either just minor hits or I wasn't paying attention. Anyway, for the most part, they are good songs nonetheless. But I never hear them on the radio like I do the other songs.

80'S EJ.......2001-03-04

This cd is great! Empty Garden ( Hey Hey Johnny) is proboly the best song on here. But the are other gems two like I'm StillStanding, Little Jeannie, Who Wears These Shoe's?. This is great

The Hit Machine of the Century.......2000-12-03

There's no stopping Elton John,but you can't forget Bernie Taupin.His words are Brilliant."Little Jeannie" was one of the first songs without Bernie.My all time favorite cut is "Empty Garden," written about John Lennon.The line that says it all,"How one Insect could damage so much Grain." I also enjoy the George Michael duet,"Wrap her Up," and "Sad Songs." This hits package ends at the year,1987.The years to follow are even greater than this collection.

Average customer rating: Misses too many songs to be a true "greatest" collection DIFFERENT FROM THE AMERICAN EDITION

Greatest Hits 1970-2002 Elton John Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Breaking Hearts Hits Anthology Elton John - Greatest Hits The Very Best of Christopher Cross ASIN: B0000DG7EU Release Date: 2005-03-14

Tracks:

1. Your Song
2. Tiny Dancer
3. Honky Cat
4. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)
5. Crocodile Rock
6. Daniel
7. Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting
8. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
9. Candle in the Wind
10. Bennie and the Jets
11. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
12. Bitch Is Back
13. Philadelphia Freedom
14. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
15. Island Girl
16. Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Kiki Dee, Elton John
17. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Tracks:

1. Blue Eyes
2. I'm Still Standing
3. I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
4. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
5. Nikita
6. Sacrifice
7. One
8. Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
9. Circle of Life
10. Believe
11. Made in England
12. Something About the Way You Look Tonight
13. Written in the Stars - Elton John, LeAnn Rimes
14. I Want Love
15. This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
16. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word - Blue, Elton John
17. Are You Ready for Love

Customer Reviews:

Misses too many songs to be a true "greatest" collection.......2006-12-18

Elton John has been a force in music for more than 30 years. He has an incredible amount of talent, both as an author of music, and as a performer. This collection attempts to pull together some of the best of Elton's work from his career, beginning with the "Elton John" album and ending with "Songs from the West Coast."

Nearly every song on this CD is musically good to excellent. Most of these songs were hits. As a sampler of Elton's music, this collection is a very good start. However, this CD does have a few flaws. The principal flaw is that while the CD purports to be Elton John's greatest hits, it does miss quite a few hits. The missing songs that stood out most noticeably to me are "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "Pinball Wizard". However, there are other songs that were top 10 that were missed as well. It is impossible to represent Elton's greatest hits with only two CDs, and that is the main flaw of this collection.

The difficulty with most "greatest hits" collections is choosing the songs. Regardless of how good a job you do, there will be a fan who thinks a song was neglected. Conversely, there will be other fans that think a song on the collection should have been excluded. Rather than complain about what was or wasn't on this collection, the focus should be on this collection alone. At this time, this collection is the best single representation of Elton over the bulk of his career. For the songs that were missed from this collection, you can add "Rare Masters" and "Love Songs", which pick up a lot more of Elton's early career and fills in more of Elton's best.

Note that there are several versions of this collection. The U.S. version has "Levon" and "Blessed." This version replaces those songs with "Blue Eyes" and "Made in England." I like all four songs, but choices have to be made to keep this collection to two CD's.

With more than 40 albums, comprising hundreds of songs, choosing the 34 best is an absolutely terrible job. Similar to those people who would have added other songs, or subtracted some of those included, I too would have done something similar. However, we would never have agreed on the best. So take this CD as the best collection available to sample Elton's career. From that viewpoint, this CD rates 5 stars. Then you can add the other CDs I mentioned, and in the case of the classic albums and a few others, add original albums as well. We live in an imperfect world, thus a less than perfect collection of Elton's career is better than not having this collection at all.

DIFFERENT FROM THE AMERICAN EDITION.......2006-02-28

THIS EUROPE EDITION OF THIS DOUBLE GREATEST HITS IS DIFFERENT TO THE AMERICAN EDITION, U.S. VERSION HAS 18 TRACKS PER CD, BUT SOME OF THEM ARE SINGLE VERSIONS, EUROPE EDTION HAS 17 TRACKS PER CD BUT ALL OF THEM COMPLETE, BOTH VERSIONS DIGITALLY REMASTERED,THIS IN A CONVETIONAL DOUBLE CD CASE, AMERICAN COMES IN DIGIPACK. IT'S UP TO YOU. ENJOY THIS SUPER HITS COLLECTION.

Average customer rating: The Best of Elton's Geffen Years THE ELTON JOHN LEGACY CONTINUES ON FURTHER WITH HIS GREATEST HITS VOLUME III. PART 3 OF 3.

"Elton John - Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 (1979-1987)" Elton John Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Elton John - Greatest Hits Elton John - Greatest Hits 1976-1986 Duets Leather Jackets ASIN: B000008H2X Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
2. Mama Can't Buy You Love
3. Little Jeannie
4. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
5. I'm Still Standing
6. Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)
7. Heartache All Over the World
8. Too Low for Zero
9. Kiss the Bride
10. Blue Eyes
11. Nikita
12. Wrap Her Up

Customer Reviews:

The Best of Elton's Geffen Years.......2007-06-23

After his brilliant run with MCA records, Elton John joined the early roster of mogul David Geffen, who pledged to make his Geffen Records a haven for Artist's Artists. His initial signings were John Lennon, Donna Summer and Elton. His first album for Geffen, "The Fox," had a minor top 40 single on it that isn't even included here, "Nobody Wins." Thus Elton entered a slower period that didn't really reinvigorate until the third Geffen album, "Too Low for Zero" and "I Guess That's Why The Call It The Blues."

What this set does show is that, even in a somewhat shallow period of success, Elton John still could create finally tuned pop gems. From "Mama Can't Buy You Love" and "Little Jeannie" (his last two hits on MCA before the switch), to "Heartache All Over The World," (off the lesser-known "Leather Jackets"), this best-off really does pack on hits. But it also misses a few key tracks ("Who Wears These Shoes," "In Neon" and "Nobody Wins" would have been nice), yet includes one shoulda-been with "Too Low For Zero." You're still getting several top tens ("I Guess That's Why..." and "Sad Songs Say So Much" are now classics) to offer that proof of Elton's staying power.

While this particular disc is out of print, is has been pretty much replaced by "Elton John - Greatest Hits 1976-86" once MCA resigned him. If you're looking for these tunes, you can find most of them there.

THE ELTON JOHN LEGACY CONTINUES ON FURTHER WITH HIS GREATEST HITS VOLUME III. PART 3 OF 3........2007-05-03

I will be writing a review on the legendary masterpiece compilation album entitled "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME III 1979-1987" by one of Rock's all-time greatest artists ever. I give you one of England's many pride and joy's, the charismatic E-L-T-O-N--J-O-H-N! "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME III 1979-1987" was originally released in 1987 on Vinyl/LP, Cassette and Compact Disc on the Geffen Records label which is manufactured exclusively by Warner Brothers Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

ELTON JOHN has successfully and consistantly continued in releasing great albums and performing before sell-out audiences the world over up to this very day. I recently reviewed the previous two volume albums of "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS" highlighting the many great hit songs that the legendary singer sang from his first two 1969-1976 phase period's. "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME III 1979-1987" picks up right where volume II left off and continues on with the brilliant hit songs that the legendary singer recorded and would forever be known and renowned for during his third 1979-1987 phase period. In my opinion, "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME III 1979-1987" is another true testament of the pure genius and musical creativity of an extremely talented individual. "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME III 1979-1987" is also a fine fitting tribute to a masterminded artist that was truly indeed, far ahead of his time. These three volume albums stand as ELTON JOHN'S finest ultimate masterpieces, contributions, accomplishments and achievements in Rock n' Roll history.

It is now time to let the music of ELTON JOHN to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking. The legendary "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS VOLUME III 1979-1987" begins with the fantastic mild anthem "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues," the powerful heartfelt mellow Rocker "Mama Can't Buy You Love," the beautifully slow acoustic Rocker "Little Jeannie," the incredible sounding acoustic Rocker "Sad Songs (Say So much)," the amazing inspiring anthem "I'm Still Standing," the beautifully slow heartfelt song "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)," the fast paced synthesized Rocker "Heartache All Over The World," the beautifully well arranged synthesized Rocker "Too Low For Zero," the breathtaking synthesized mild hard Rocker "Kiss The Bride," the beautifully slow and well sung song "Blue Eyes," the groundbreaking synthesized Rocker "Nikita" and the soulful synthesized mild Rocker "Wrap Her Up." Like Elton's previous two volume albums, may I also add that Elton was definitely sizzlin' and burning hot when he laid down the tracks for all of his legendary hit songs. Elton just can't seem to do any wrong.

Overall, this is another great compilation album that is worth checking out and seeking further research and information into especially if you are a hardcore diehard ELTON JOHN fan or a devout music collector. As for all of the curious newcomers and new beginners that are not quite familiar with the sound and music of ELTON JOHN, I would highly suggest that you purchase the first two volumes of "ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS" before you purchase this third volume. All of Elton's songs tell a story by their sequence and the year they were recorded. However, you might want to reconsider researching further into some the many other greatest hits compilation albums that are available on Amazon com. Doing this, you will find the right compilation album(s) that is right for your musical needs and tastes. Either way you choose, you will have taking a giant step into owning and starting your very own ELTON JOHN music collection. You can do all of your researching and album purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store. When you get a chance, buy this album. You'll be happy and satisfied that you did.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary compilation album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary treasure album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great priceless gem that no hardcore music fan would want to be without.

In closing, like I stated in my other two previous ELTON JOHN greatest hits reviews, the charismatic performer has continued successfully and consistantly in releasing many more great albums and has entertained sell-out audiences the world over up to this very day to highly critically acclaim. With this in mind, I still figure that ELTON JOHN still has many more great albums left in him that are filled with many great hit songs to release in the many years to come. I guess it is safe to say that ELTON JOHN is here to stay and isn't going anywhere soon. ELTON JOHN has forever left his place and mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten even if he tried. So here's to you Elton. Thanks for the many great memories with many more still to come. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. ELTON JOHN FOREVER! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.

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Sounds of the Seventies: 1974 Manufacturer: Time-Life Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Sounds of the Seventies - 1975 Sounds of the Seventies - 1977 Sounds of the Seventies: 1978 (Time-Life Music) Sounds of the Seventies: 1970 Sounds of the Seventies : 1972 ASIN: B000FYY51G

Product Description

Contains 20 of the greatest hits from 1974. Song list: 1. Can't Get Enough - Bad Company 2. Show and Tell - Al Wilson 3. Come and Get Your Love - Redbone 4. I Shot the Sheriff - Eric Clapton 5. Help Me - Joni Mitchell 6. I Can Help - Billy Swan 7. Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy) - Al Green 8. Rock the Boat - Hues Corporation 9. Bennie and the Jets - Elton John 10. Midnight Rider - Gregg Allman 11. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd 12. Loco-Motion - Grand Funk Railroad 13. Smokin' in the Boys' Room - Brownsville Station 14. Rikki Don't Lose That Number 15. Rock On - David Essex 16. Midnight at the Oasis - Maria Muldaur 17. Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas 18. Keep on Smilin' - Wet Willie 19. Then Came You - 20. Bitch Is Back - Elton John

Average customer rating: MUST HAVE for Elton fans!

Greatest Hits/One Night Only: Deluxe Sound & Vision Elton John Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009QZ4JW Release Date: 2006-07-18

Tracks:

1. Your Song
2. Tiny Dancer
3. Honky Cat
4. Rocker Man ( I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)
5. Crocodile Rock
6. Daniel
7. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
8. Oodbye Yelow Brick Road
9. Candle In The Wind
10. Bennie & The Jets
11. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
12. Bitch Is Back
13. Philadelphia Freedom
14. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
15. Island Girl
16. Don't Go Breaking My Heart (With Kiki Dee)
17. Sorry Seems To E The Hardest Word
18. Blue Eyes
19. I'm Still Standing
20. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
21. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
22. Nikita
23. Sacrifice
24. One
25. Kiss The Bride
26. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
27. Circle Of Life
28. Believe
29. Made In England
30. Something About The Way You Look Tonight
31. Written In The Stars (With Leann Rimes)
32. I Want Love
33. This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
34. Song For Guy
35. Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding) (Dvd)
36. Candle In The Wind (Dvd)
37. Bennie & The Jets (Dvd)
38. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Ft Billy Joel) (Dvd)
39. Someone Saved My Life Tonight (Dvd)
40. Little Jeannie (Dvd)
41. Philadelphia Freedom (Dvd)
42. Tiny Dancer (Dvd)
43. Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Dvd)
44. Daniel (Dvd)
45. Rocket Man (Dvd)
46. Club At The End Of The Street (Dvd)
47. Blue Eyes (Dvd)
48. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (Ft Mary J Blige) (Dvd)
49. One (Dvd)
50. I Don't Wanna Go Out Like That (Dvd)
51. Sorry Seem To Be The Hardest Word (Dvd)
52. Sacrifice (Dvd)
53. Come Together (Dvd)
54. Your Song (Ft Ronan Keating) (Dvd)
55. Sad Song (Say So Much) (Ft Bryan Adams) (Dvd)
56. I'm Still Standing (Dvd)
57. Crocodile Rock (Dvd)
58. Saturday Night's Alright Or Fighting (Ft Anastacia) (Dvd)
59. Bitch Is Back (Dvd)
60. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Dvd)
61. Don't Go Breaking My Heart (Ft Kiki Dee) (Dvd)
62. I Want Love (Video Ft Robert Downey Jnr)
63. This Train Don't Stop There Anymore (Video Ft Justin Timberlake)
64. Original Sin (Video Ft Mandy Moore & Elizabeth Taylor)
65. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (Video Ft Blue)
66. Original Sin (Dan-O-Rama Video Mix)

Album Description

Deluxe three disc set (two CDs and one NTSC/Region 0 DVD), part of Universal's outstanding Sound & Vision series, with each disc packaged in it's own individual cardboard sleeve and all three tucked inside a cardboard slipcase.

Album Details

Two CDs featuring 34 Classic Hits plus a Dvd (Pal Format) with Over Two and a Half Hours of Live Performance at Madison Square Garden Including Guest Appearances by Bryan Adams, Mary J. Blige, Billy Joel and Ronan Keating - in
5. 1 Surround Sound plus Five Bonus Videos.

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MUST HAVE for Elton fans!.......2007-06-06

The box says there are several bonus videos, but the DVD only has 1 (the one with Robert Downey Jr.) But the rest is missing! I noticed the box says "dolby digital 5.1" but the DVD in the boxset I bought also has the DTS mix (great sound BTW). Does this mean they eliminated the rest of the bonus videos in order to make room for the DTS mix? Anyone else got the same boxset than me?

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Greatest Hits Vol 03 Elton John Manufacturer: Wea Corp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000DT35 Release Date: 1988-08-25

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7. Graceland [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]
8. Happenstance [Content/Copy-Protected CD]
9. Harmonies For The Haunted [Content/Copy-Protected CD] [Enhanced]
10. Hilary Duff [Enhanced]

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