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Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits

Compilation marking Elton John's 60th birthday with 13 number ones.

Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits is a compilation album by British musician Elton John, released on 26 March 2007 to commemorate his 60th birthday.

Quick Facts

Artist
Elton John
Released
26 March 2007
Recorded
1970–2006
Genre
Rock; pop
Length
  • 79:37 (UK)
  • 78:44 (US)
  • 78:02 (Japan)
Label
Mercury
Producer
Gus Dudgeon; Chris Thomas

Facts from the source article.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1Bennie and the Jets5:22
2Philadelphia Freedom4:59
3Daniel3:53
4Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)4:41
5I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues4:41
6Tiny Dancer6:15
7Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me5:36
8I Want Love4:35
9Candle in the Wind3:48
10Crocodile Rock3:54
11I'm Still Standing3:01
12Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)4:57
13Your Song4:00
14Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word3:47
15Sacrifice5:04
16Goodbye Yellow Brick Road3:13
17Tinderbox4:24
18Are You Ready for Love ('79 edit)3:31

Rocket Man: Number Ones & Other Favorites

No.TitleLength
1Goodbye Yellow Brick Road3:16
2Bennie and the Jets5:24
3Daniel3:55
4Crocodile Rock3:57
5Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds5:57
6Philadelphia Freedom5:21
7Island Girl3:43
8Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)4:35
9Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word3:50
10Sacrifice5:06
11Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (with George Michael)5:49
12Can You Feel the Love Tonight4:01
13Your Song4:04
14Tiny Dancer6:17
15Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)4:43
16Candle in the Wind3:51
17Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)4:55

Track listing from the source article.

Track listing

The international version of the album, which includes releases for the UK, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Portugal, contains a varied track list. The UK Special Edition, which included a DVD, omitted "Crocodile Rock" and "Sacrifice" and instead added "The Bitch Is Back" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". The standard international track list includes "Bennie and the Jets", "Philadelphia Freedom", "Daniel", "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)", "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues", "Tiny Dancer", "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (with Kiki Dee, recorded live at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US in October 2000), "Candle in the Wind", "Crocodile Rock", "I'm Still Standing", "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)", "Your Song", "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word", "Sacrifice", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", "Tinderbox", and "Blue Eyes".

A two-disc version is also documented, with Disc 1 featuring "Tiny Dancer", "Your Song", "Bennie and the Jets", "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (with Kiki Dee), "Candle in the Wind", "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)", "Daniel", "Crocodile Rock", "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues", "I'm Still Standing", "Something About the Way You Look Tonight", "Circle of Life", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", "Sacrifice", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", and "Nikita".

Disc 2 includes "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word", "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)", "Philadelphia Freedom", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)", "Levon", "The One", "Healing Hands", "Club at the End of the Street", "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters", "Blue Eyes", "Teacher I Need You", "Country Comfort", "Sad Songs (Say So Much)", and "The Last Song".

Frequently Asked Questions

Which label released Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits?

Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits was released by Mercury.

Who produced Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits?

Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits was produced by Gus Dudgeon and Chris Thomas.

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