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. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennie and the Jets | 5:22 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Freedom | 4:59 |
| 3 | Daniel | 3:53 |
| 4 | Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) | 4:41 |
| 5 | I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues | 4:41 |
| 6 | Tiny Dancer | 6:15 |
| 7 | Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me | 5:36 |
| 8 | I Want Love | 4:35 |
| 9 | Candle in the Wind | 3:48 |
| 10 | Crocodile Rock | 3:54 |
| 11 | I'm Still Standing | 3:01 |
| 12 | Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) | 4:57 |
| 13 | Your Song | 4:00 |
| 14 | Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word | 3:47 |
| 15 | Sacrifice | 5:04 |
| 16 | Goodbye Yellow Brick Road | 3:13 |
| 17 | Tinderbox | 4:24 |
| 18 | Are You Ready for Love ('79 edit) | 3:31 |
Rocket Man: Number Ones & Other Favorites
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goodbye Yellow Brick Road | 3:16 |
| 2 | Bennie and the Jets | 5:24 |
| 3 | Daniel | 3:55 |
| 4 | Crocodile Rock | 3:57 |
| 5 | Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds | 5:57 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Freedom | 5:21 |
| 7 | Island Girl | 3:43 |
| 8 | Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee) | 4:35 |
| 9 | Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word | 3:50 |
| 10 | Sacrifice | 5:06 |
| 11 | Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (with George Michael) | 5:49 |
| 12 | Can You Feel the Love Tonight | 4:01 |
| 13 | Your Song | 4:04 |
| 14 | Tiny Dancer | 6:17 |
| 15 | Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) | 4:43 |
| 16 | Candle in the Wind | 3:51 |
| 17 | Saturday 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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