Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002
 | By Elton John Utv Records, 2002, Audio CD Customer Rating: 215 reviews Recommend |
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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
Disc 1Disc 2
- Your Song
- Levon
- Tiny Dancer
- Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)
- Honky Cat
- Crocodile Rock
- Daniel
- Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Candle In The Wind
- Bennie And The Jets
- Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
- The Bitch Is Back
- Philadelphia Freedom
- Someone Saved My Life Tonight
- Island Girl
- Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
- Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Little Jeannie
- I'm Still Standing
- I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
- Sad Songs (Say So Much)
- I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
- Nikita
- Sacrifice
- The One
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight
- Circle Of Life
- Believe
- Blessed
- Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- I Want Love
- Written In The Stars
- This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
Title: Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002
Sales Rank: 272 in Music
Artist: Elton John
Label: Utv Records, 2002-11-12, Audio CD, 2 Discs
Format: Box set
Package Dimensions: 5.59 x 4.96 x 0.39 inches, 0.31 pounds
- Elton
- Bought as a gift but ended up ordering another one for myself. Every song brings back great memories!… More reviews
- I'd Rather Not
- Elton John,...is terrible on this disc. The songs, "Melou, Melou", "Bride with Red", "Threaten Love Bast" and etc, are just too tedious to non Elton Fans. A complete waste of time if you don't read his books first.
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- They Are All Here!
- Every great Elton John song from the 'glory years' is right here in this CD. A while back it occured to me that pop music had undergone a subtle yet very real change, and to me it wasn't for the better. In fact, today, you will find bands re-recording these classics with their own type of imprint and if you are like me,… More reviews
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