Rocket Man [CD-single]

1. Rocket Man [Dezrok Radio Edit]

2. Rocket Man [Vibelicious Trance Radio Mix]

3. Rocket Man [Dezrok Club Mix]

4. Rocket Man [Vibelicious Chill Out Mix]

5. Rocket Man [Dezrok Dub]

6. Rocket Man [Vibelicious Trance Mix]

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Average customer rating: One disc is not enough. Over the Top, as Usual Love him or loathe him. Rocket Man, Number Ones by Elton John Rocket Man Rocks

Rocket Man: Number Ones [CD/DVD Package] Elton John Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Crystal Visions - The Very Best of Stevie Nicks (CD / DVD) The Captain and the Kid Very Best Of Memory Almost Full [Deluxe Limited Edition] Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits ASIN: B000NDEXPW Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

1. Bennie & The Jets (Live from The Red Piano Show)
2. Rocket Man (Live from The Red Piano Show)
3. Candle In The Wind 1997 (Live from The Red Piano Show)
4. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting (Live from The Red Piano Show)
5. Your Song (Live from The Red Piano Show)
6. Your Song (bonus video)
7. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (bonus video)
8. I'm Still Standing (bonus video)
9. I Want Love- featuring Robert Downey Jr. (bonus video )
10. "Tinderbox" (bonus video)

Album Description

On March 25, the remarkable Elton John proudly turned 60 years old. To celebrate the occasion, he performed his 60th concert at Madison Square Garden, and two days later released a newly compiled and digitally remastered collection of his greatest hits from past to present. This over 78-minute-long compilation is the first-ever single disc to cover the first 35 years of the great singer-songwriter's career. This limited edition comes with a bonus DVD, containing 5 live performances from the NBC broadcast of Elton's Red Piano concert, including his hits "Bennie and the Jets," "Rocket Man," "Candle in the Wind 1997," "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," and "Your Song." It also features 5 music videos, including "Your Song," "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues," "I'm Still Standing," and "I Want Love"--the latter featuring Robert Downey Jr.--plus Elton's new video for his latest single, "Tinderbox," only available here.

Customer Reviews:

One disc is not enough........2007-07-14

It is hard enough to fit all of Elton's hits on to 2 cds. So you can imagine that a single disc collection is missing some great tunes. For my money, I'll take "Greatest Hits 1970-2002."

Over the Top, as Usual.......2007-06-02

This is a great collection for any EJ fan. Not only are all his best hits included, the videos are just as great! Anyone who calls themselves an Elton John fan should have this CD/DVD combo. The only better collection of his greatest hits would be if his 60th birthday concert was released as a live recording, either on CD or as a DVD.

Love him or loathe him........2007-05-23

Good old Elton: spats with George Michael, agony aunt to the Beckhams, adopted daddy to Robbie Williams, songwriter on Billy Elliot's stage reinvention, not to mention his birthday's celebration.
It's a wonder the man, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, has time for a pop career at all.
But what a colourful career it has been. Love him or loathe him, in terms of sales and lasting popularity the singer, with over three decades of back catalogue, has more than earned his superstar status.
Never a conventional looker with his Lily Savage specs and rug bouffant, John's ability to dip into soul, disco and country as well as classic pop and progressive rock on tracks such as "Tiny Dancer", "Rocket Man", "Your Song", "Sacrifice' and "I'm Still Standing", has made him a musical legend.
Through sales slumps and well-publicised fall-outs with lyricist Bernie Taupin, the music maestro has managed more comebacks than Cher's Farewell tour.
To mark the occasion of his 60th birthday, Elton John releases a special edition 2-disc edition that includes a bonus DVD featuring five promo videos spanning the last four decades and five prevously unreleased tracks from his legendary Red Piano Las Vegas show.
The main CD features 18 tracks of hits spanning the likes of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Candle In The Wind", including "Tiny Dancer" (the song that was immortalised by the filmmaker Cameron Crowe in his fictional rockumentary "Almost Famous").
The collection veers more towards his Seventies' work and mixes the ballads with the rowdier numbers such as "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting") and "I'm Still Standing".
Some of the tracks are overly sentimental, particularly the latter stuff, but there's no getting away from the quality of recordings such as "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" and "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)".
Fans will lap it up as part of the birthday celebrations, even though there's been a better "greatest hits" collection only few years ago.
But it's hard to begrudge such an enduring and popular artist his place in the limelight, particularly now that he's reached 60 years of age.
On the whole this is as solid a compilation as anyone who lacks a bit of Elton in their collection could wish for.

Rocket Man, Number Ones by Elton John.......2007-05-17

Rocket Man - Number Ones is a two disc set. On the first disc you get seventeen songs. Twelve are tried and true number ones and include hits like "Bennie & The Jets" and "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?"

One of my favorites is "Tiny Dancer", a song written about Maxine Feibelmann, a dancer who was on tour with Elton and who later married Bernie Taupin. They are divorced now, but the song will forever be a beautiful story and mind's eye visual performance to me. Close your eyes when you listen, you can see her dance.

Now, one song I would have liked on this compilation is "Ticking." That is just me, and that song is another of my all-time favorites.

When you're finished listening to disc one, you'll be filled with memories of where you were and what you were doing at the time each of the songs hit the airwaves. It was a nice return to the past. You can sing along, wash dishes, take a walk, or just listen. It was nice to have all the hits in one place.

As much as I love the music, I really loved the second disc in the set. The DVD is also broken up into two sections.

Five videos (the good kind - the when MTV was all about videos kind) are on the disc. "Tinderbox" is nostalgic and you see some of the old band mates when they were young and footage of shows and concerts, bus trips and plane rides. The cinematography is awesome and I'm not sure if I watched or listened more.

If you remember "I Want Love", this is a haunting piece that uses Robert Downey, Jr. He's in an empty apartment looking for love with sad eyes, hardwood floors, a fireplace and great windows. I think I want to live there. Although the focus in this piece is on Downey, Elton sings lyrics that weave a story. You will also smile at the video of "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues." This video hits home now with the war and so many soldiers leaving and returning to the United States. At the end of the "Your Song" video, I clapped. In my study, alone with my cat, Gus, I clapped at my laptop screen.

Don't fear if you're a fan of live music. This compilation has something on there for you as well. You can see performances from Elton's "The Red Piano Show" in Las Vegas.

I loved the concert footage. I forgot how great Elton John was on stage. I saw him in Cleveland a long time ago. I was a size 5 then, more interested in scanning the crowd for boys then appreciating that I was in the presence of a fantastic performer. Oh, so is youth.

Speaking of youth, if you are a bit older, like me, this is a great CD to share with your kids. They will get a good review of Elton's work and also get to see him perform.

Rocket Man Rocks.......2007-05-17

I've been an Elton John fan from the beginning. This by far is the best collection of his best work!

Average customer rating: First the Beatles, now Elton What in the world were they thinking?! The Ever-Eminent EJ Elton Finest interesting selection

Rocket Man: Number Ones (Eco-Friendly Packaging) Elton John Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | 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 International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging) Rocket Man: Number Ones [CD/DVD Package] Dignity Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits Timbaland Presents Shock Value ASIN: B000NDEXQ6 Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
2. Bennie And The Jets
3. Daniel
4. Crocodile Rock
5. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
6. Philadelphia Freedom
7. Island Girl
8. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
9. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
10. Sacrifice
11. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
12. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
13. Your Song
14. Tiny Dancer
15. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
16. Candle In The Wind
17. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)

Album Description

On March 25, the remarkable Elton John proudly turned 60 years old. To celebrate the occasion, he performed his 60th concert at Madison Square Garden, and two days later released a newly compiled and digitally remastered collection of his greatest hits from past to present. This over 78-minute-long compilation is the first-ever single disc to cover the first 35 years of the great singer-songwriter's career.

The Number 1's series is a brand-new line of CDs featuring #1 radio hits from the biggest names in music. This collection includes decade compilations as well as individual artist CDs and is being released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in its ground-breaking, environmentally-friendly packaging format. A first for the music industry, the standard package (both sleeve and tray) will be completely paper-recyclable, continuing the company's long-standing commitment to being "green."

To further reduce the amount of paper in the Eco-Pack, the CD booklet will no longer be offered.UMe is the first North American music company to replace the traditional jewel case with recycled paperboard sleeves and the plastic tray with trays made from PaperFoam®, a new packaging technology from Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, that is paper-recyclable and biodegradable. Shorewood Packaging is the first North American packaging supplier to produce disc trays from PaperFoam®.

Customer Reviews:

First the Beatles, now Elton.......2007-06-04

A few years ago a very successful album of #1 hits by the Beatles brought them back to the forefront of the musical world. Now the same can be said for this compilation of Number 1 hits spanning four decades from Elton John.

Fans of EJ will not really find anything new here (unless they buy the DVD version of this album which contains a number of stage performances). For the casual listener, however, this CD contains a treasure trove of EJ's greatest hits. Bigger fans who are part of the Ipod generation will probably have all of these songs downloaded already, though.

It's a great album of depth which includes the early richly orchestrated hits such as "Your Song", "Tiny Dancer", "Daniel" and "Rocket Man" through his late 70s' and 80s' body of work which included "Yellow Brick Road", "Crocodile Rock", "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart", and 11 other chart toppers.

One last note, I was impressed with Island Music's decision to produce this CD with eco-friendly packaging and hope that other music labels consider to follow suit.

What in the world were they thinking?!.......2007-04-23

I hate commercial compilations! Did they honestly believe that those of us who have followed Elton John and bought his records for forty years wouldn't already have this stuff? Not only that, since we DO already have this stuff, did they not believe that we haven't loaded every album into iTunes and could come up with far better compilations than ANYTHING they could come up with?! Well, I have, and in my opinion if they want people like me to buy CDs anymore they have to do way better than this. And I'm sorry, a cool cover photo is not going to be enough for me.

No sale!

The Ever-Eminent EJ.......2007-04-12

To celebrate his 60th birthday, the ever-eminent Elton John released "Rocket Man: The Number Ones," his first single disc greatest hits hodgepodge since "The Very Best of Elton John" was released outside the US in 1990. His first Top 10 LP since 1997 and 16th overall, it outdid many debuts, including the new Jennifer Lopez CD.

One irksome aspect of the disc is that it does not necessarily adhere to the definition of the #1 single. Some songs that did not reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 are included due to reaching the pole position on another chart, such as the Adult Contemporary tally or, in the case of the ever-evocative classic title track of 1973's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," the now-defunct Cash Box Pop chart.

Meanwhile, some Hot 100 toppers like the Lady Di tribute "Candle In the Wind 1997" and "That's What Friends Are For," his Grammy-winning collaboration with Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight, do not show up. The same goes for many A/C number ones like "Believe" and the ever-ignored "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That," his late 80's comeback single.

Still, the disc is perfect for the most casual of Elton listeners, and even includes some non-chart toppers like "Tiny Dancer" and "Your Song" under the heading of "And Other Favorites." Those who simply aren't satisfied by just the likes of "Island Girl" and "Philadelphia Freedom" and want other heavy hitters like "Levon" and "Nikita," however, would be more satisfied with the 2-disc set "Greatest Hits 1970-2002."

The limited edition version contains a bonus DVD with 5 performances from his current Las Vegas stint "The Red Piano" that blow the roof off the house, as well as 5 music videos including the classics "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" and "I'm Still Standing," not to mention the incredible visual spectacle that is "Tinderbox" from his underratted 2006 LP "The Captain and the Kid."

Elton Finest.......2007-04-07

Various track listings have been compiled for this c.d depending on world location, but I think that this U.S edition is by far the best, the remastering is perfect, the only complaint is the cardboard packaging,it would have been better in the usual plastic case.

interesting selection.......2007-04-07

I'm giving Elton John's Number Ones collection a 5-star rating because the quality of each and every song is high and NOT because I think it gives *complete* satisfaction to the listener. Come on, Elton John has WAY too many good songs to limit yourself to one collection of tunes. However, I'm surprised with some of these selections. "lucy in the sky with diamonds" and "island girl" being on the same collection with songs like "sacrifice" is a pretty cool and unexpected turn of events. Including the original version of "don't let the sun go down on me" is a nice touch as well. I have tons of respect for any collection featuring "don't go breaking my heart", probably one of his catchiest songs ever.

Of course, there's plenty of other classic songs that weren't included here that SHOULD have been. "someone saved my life tonight" probably being the biggest question mark. Where is it? I don't know if that song in particular reached number one, but the album title is misleading anyway because it doesn't focus entirely on number one hits, so the song should have been included.

Also, if you own classic Elton John albums from the early 70's, you already know that his biggest hits are most certainly NOT his best songs. That's the truth. You should probably seek those albums out first, such as Tumbleweed Connection and Captain Fantastic.

Average customer rating:

Man These Cookies Rock BNB All-Stars Manufacturer: Bettie Rocket ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008G41A Release Date: 1999-05-25

Tracks:

1. B-Ball Intro
2. I Don't Play Basketball
3. 80's Song
4. Holy Monkey
5. Spanish Song
6. Up in the Morning
7. PB & J: The Musical
8. Intermission
9. Hypocrat
10. Kiko Taco
11. Wash My Car

Average customer rating: Daphne back to her roots! You'll be dancing Awesome updating from an amazing artist Awesome

Rocket Man Daphne Rubin-Vega Manufacturer: Centaur ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Redemption Songs ASIN: B0000E1WKX Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

1. Rocket Man [Dezrok Radio Edit]
2. Rocket Man [Vibelicious Trance Radio Mix]
3. Rocket Man [Dezrok Club Mix]
4. Rocket Man [Vibelicious Chill Out Mix]
5. Rocket Man [Dezrok Dub]
6. Rocket Man [Vibelicious Trance Mix]

Customer Reviews:

Daphne back to her roots!.......2005-12-05

Daphne Rubin-Vega may be best known for her work on and off Broadway, originating the character of Mimi in RENT, but she got her start in music singing everything from girl-group r&b to deep house music. So now she's back singing for the dance floors and this is just a killer addition to her WAY too small music catalog. Look for her newest cd to arrive in early 2006. For now, this will tide you over and get you dancing at the same time!

You'll be dancing.......2005-04-13

But where's her full length album?Excellent mixes of an old song...but we need more from this artist!

Awesome updating from an amazing artist.......2004-01-16

Rocket Man is already one of my favorite songs and instead of doing a crappy remix of the original version, Daphne Rubin-Vega (the original Mimi from RENT) signed on to add her distinct voice and immense talent to this recording. True, 6 remixes of the same song might have been a bit much but it's still a worthy buy. If you are a fan of Elton John's Rocket Man...buy it, if you are a RENT fan or a Daphne fan...purchase it. If you want a good and worthy update of a classic song taht will get you dancing in your skivvies when no one is looking...you've found your CD!

Awesome.......2003-11-21

I heard this re-recording of Eltons Rocket man for the first time 6 days ago whilst clubbing. Truly excellent track which got everyone in the club up and jumping.

Average customer rating:

Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits Elton John Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NVIKNK Release Date: 2007-04-02

Tracks:

1. Bennie and the Jets
2. Philadelphia Freedom
3. Daniel
4. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long Long Time)
5. I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
6. Tiny Dancer
7. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
8. I Want Love
9. Candle in the Wind
10. Crocodile Rock
11. I'm Still Standing
12. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
13. Your Song [1996 Version]
14. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
15. Sacrifice
16. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
17. Tinderbox
18. Are You Ready for Love

Album Details

2007 Issued Digitally Remastered Anthology Released (Amazingly, the First Official Single Disc Collection in the UK) in Celebration of Sir Elton's 60th Birthday on March 25, 2007. This Edition is Custom Made for the UK and Therefore Differs from Other Versions and Includes the Previously Unreleased Song "Tinderbox". Also Includes "i Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues", "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (The Solo Version, Not the George Michael Duet), "i Want Love", "Candle in the Wind" (Original LP Version), "The Bitch is Back", "i'm Still Standing", "Your Song 1996" and "Are You Ready for Love". Sir Elton Took the Stage of New York's Madison Square Gardens on his Birthday Once Again and by Doing So Broke his Own World Record for the Most Sellouts in the Famed Arena. (Naturally, the Event was Filmed for a TV Special).

Average customer rating: All technicalities aside, this is one awesome set by Elton John !!! Australian version may be better (depending on your taste) Superb British Edition of Elton John's Greatest Hits

Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits Elton John Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music 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 Similar Items: Rocket Man: Number Ones [CD/DVD Package] The Captain and the Kid Rocket Man: Number Ones (Eco-Friendly Packaging) Elton John: Rock Case Studies Crystal Visions - The Very Best of Stevie Nicks (CD / DVD) ASIN: B000MV9O0E Release Date: 2007-04-02

Tracks:

1. Bennie & The Jets (Live)
2. Philadelphia Freedom
3. Daniel
4. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)
5. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
6. Tiny Dancer
7. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
8. I Want Love
9. Candle In The Wind
10. Bitch Is Back
11. I'm Still Standing
12. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
13. Your Song (1996 Version)
14. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
15. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
16. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
17. Tinderbox
18. Are You Ready For Love (79 Version Radio Edit)
19. Bennie & The Jets (Live)
20. Rocket Man (Live)
21. Candle In The Wind (Live)
22. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) (Live)
23. Your Song (Live)
24. Your Song (Elton In Four Decades Video)
25. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (Elton In Four Decades Video)
26. I'm Still Standing (Elton In Four Decades Video)
27. I Want Love (Elton In Four Decades Video)
28. Tinderbox (Video)

Album Description

2007 UK limited edition two disc (CD + PAL/Region 0 DVD) pressing of Sir Elton's 2007 hits collection features a bonus DVD that contains 10 cuts including five music videos spanning the last four decades and five tracks from the legendary Red Piano Las Vegas show. The UK version of the CD drops five of the tracks available on the domestic pressing ('Crocodile Rock', 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds', 'Island Girl', 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' and 'Sacrifice' and replaces them with six others ('I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues', 'I Want Love', 'The Bitch Is Back', 'I'm Still Standing', 'Tinderbox' and 'Are You Ready For Love' '79). The tracks that do appear on both versions are arranged in different order.

Album Details

2007 Digitally Remastered Anthology Released in Celebration of Sir Elton's 60th Birthday on March 25, 2007. This UK Custom Edition Differs from Other Versions and Includes the Previously Unreleased Song "Tinderbox" as Well as "i Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues", "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (The Solo Version, Not the George Michael Duet), "i Want Love", "Candle in the Wind" (Original LP Version), "The Bitch is Back", "i'm Still Standing", "Your Song 1996" and "Are You Ready for Love". This Special Edition Includes a Bonus Dvd (Pal Format/Region 0) featuring Five Promotional Videos Lifted from the Dvd "Elton in Four Decades" Along with Five Songs Performed During his Las Vegas Extravaganza, "The Red Piano", a Show that Alternates as an "Understudy" at Caesar's Palace, First to Celine Dion and Then to Cher.

Customer Reviews:

All technicalities aside, this is one awesome set by Elton John !!!.......2007-06-01

Elton John always does things big; and this CD/DVD set is no exception. This latest release covers most if not all of his biggest hits during his 35 year career. Although it claims to be comprehensive, Elton had so much success that many people will still wish this had included even more stellar songs than it already has! Indeed, there's simply not a loser in this bunch. Both the CD and the DVD give you nothing but a treasure trail of hit after hit after hit. Elton's recordings leave you excited and stunned at their beauty; and I dare you to be able to listen to the CD only once and then just put it away for good!

The CD starts off with eighteen massive Elton John hits; and the track set begins with the classic "Bennie and The Jets." The sound is excellent, as it remains throughout the entire CD. "Philadelphia Freedom" follows with an incredible beat; Elton's voice remains in excellent form here. The touching ballad "Daniel" continues the track set as Elton wishes his friend Daniel had not left him.

Other timeless hits--and truthfully, that would probably mean the whole album--include "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting);" this tune rocks hard as Elton sings a timeless classic about youthful rebellion that any generation can appreciate. "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" features Elton singing about a love going bad; and "Tinderbox" touches me with stunning arrangements that prove Elton is still going strong!

But there's more. We get the beautiful ballad "Your Song" with its lush and very moving musical arrangement; and "Candle In The Wind" possesses equal sensitivity. "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)" allows Elton the chance to sing about a love that goes wrong; and the CD also gives us the beautiful "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" which lets Elton sing of a romance with a wealthy woman that he can't value based on his principles.

There's still more; the DVD gives us a generous portion of Elton's 2005 "Red Piano Show" in Las Vegas; and you also get five bonus videos made at various times during Elton's career. The "Red Piano Show" video lasts about 25 minutes; you get terrific clarity as you watch Elton at a red piano with his band knocking out such hits as "Bennie & The Jets;" "Candle In The Wind" and "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" all with great videos playing on a giant screen behind Elton and the other performers. The bonus videos include an awesome "I'm Still Standing;" "Your Song" and "Tinderbox." "Tinderbox" boasts great special effects, too.

The liner notes include great art work and you get the full lyrics to each and every song on the CD. There is a retrospective essay about Elton and his career as well.

Elton John is a living legend. Long after most "celebrities" have been buried and forgotten, people will still remember Elton John. Elton John possesses a singular talent for making people happy and letting them feel their sorrow through his songs. When Elton sings, you listen--and you listen closely, too, because Elton makes every syllable count as he emphasizes the exact sounds he wishes to emphasize for the right effect. We are immensely better off for Elton's sharing his genius with us; and I believe that his career will continue well into the future.

Yes, perhaps Elton's fans will consider the Australian version of the CD/DVD set as one reviewer suggests they do. Regardless of which version you choose, however, you're going to have a fantastic show! Diehard Elton John fans may even want to get both editions.

Elton's fans will consider this a "must-have" for their collections; and people who enjoy great rock and pop will appreciate this CD/DVD package, too.

Rock on, rocket man!

Australian version may be better (depending on your taste).......2007-04-06

Yet another Elton John Greatest Hits release. Let's face it, Elton has too many hits to fill a single CD. What's sad is, some of the lesser known but equally good singles never get included in any of his compilations. I am thinking of tracks such as "Empty Garden", "Mama Can't buy you love" and the brilliant "Chloe".

Now back to this new release to mark Elton's 60th birthday:

A search of different websites around the world shows different track listings. I think the UK listing is close to Australia's but UK contains some tracks which were minor hits. Fortunately Australia has removed those and added key tracks like "Blue Eyes" and "Don't go breaking my heart". The US edition isn't bad either but I'll put my money on the Australian version, see below:

Australian tracklisting:

1. Bennie And The Jets
2. Philadelphia Freedom
3. Daniel Gus Dudgeon
4. Rocket Man
5. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
6. Tiny Dancer Gus Dudgeon
7. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
8. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
9. Candle In The Wind
10. Crocodile Rock
11. I'm Still Standing
12. Saturday Night's Alright
13. Your Song
14. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
15. Sacrifice
16. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
17. Tinderbox
18. Blue Eyes

Superb British Edition of Elton John's Greatest Hits.......2007-04-02

"Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits" is a spellbinding definitive collection of Sir Elton John's most popular chart-topping hits from both his hit single recordings and live performances (though not all of the songs in this compilation were Number One hit singles), issued now in celebration of the Rocket Man's 60th birthday. Not surprisingly most of the songs on this CD consist of those from his legendary 1970s hit-making phase of his magnificient career in music which spans now four decades (However, I should note that the version of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down From Me" included in this CD is Elton's live duet with George Michael, which did finally become a Number One hit for him in the United States and the United Kingdom back in 1991 over 16 years since its original debut on the USA Billboard hit charts.). This British edition of "Rocket Man" does a better job than the American edition in taking into account Elton's more recent hits, and includes such great songs as "I'm Still Standing", "I Guess Why They Call It The Blues", and most recently, "I Want Love" from the 2002 album "Songs From The West Coast". It also includes an early Elton John favorite, "Tiny Dancer" from the album "Madman Across the Water" (The song became a popular "hit" after it was featured in the soundtrack of Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical film "Almost Famous", but it has been a crowd-pleasing favorite at Elton's live performances for years.), and the newest single, "Tinderbox", from the recently released album "The Captain and The Kid".

A bonus DVD contains ten videos, most notably five never released live concert performances from his Las Vegas-based "Red Piano" shows ("Bennie & The Jets", "Rocket Man", "Candle In The Wind", "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting", "Your Song") and four videos for three of his greatest hits from his post-1976 body of work ("I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues", "I'm Still Standing", "I Want Love") and the forthcoming single "Tinderbox" from the "The Captain and The Kid". I think this special CD/DVD set is worth getting simply for the videos, especially of the live "Red Piano" performances, featuring Sir Elton and his current Elton John Band: musical director and guitarist Davey Johnstone, bassist Bob Birch, keyboardist Guy Babylon, drummer Nigel Olsson and percussionist John Mahon (Both Johnstone and Olsson were members of the original Elton John Band.). And I say this simply because Elton has been blessed in having with his current band, the best group of musicians who've played with him, with the exceptions of course of both percussionist Ray Cooper and the late Dee Murray, the band's original bassist. This special two-disc set will surely please countless fellow Elton John fans and demonstrate why he still remains one of our most important singer-songwriters. If nothing else, this set demonstrates the timeless quality of Elton's most popular hits, which will remain enduring classics of pop and rock music.

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Rocket Man-Definitive Hits-French Edition ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NPE83W Release Date: 2007-04-03

Album Description

French edition features a unique track listing. 17 tracks in all. Universal. 2007.

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Rocket Man 03 Elton John Manufacturer: Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000A118S Release Date: 2003-07-29

Tracks:

1. Rocket Man (Rosenstolz Remix)
2. Rocket Man (Royal Garden Remix)
3. Rocket Man (Knee Deep Remix)

Album Description

2003 single features 3 remixes of this classic song - Rocket Man 03, KDME Remix & Royal Garden's Radio Mix. Rocket.

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The Elton John Classic Gets a Bit of a Makeover as a Response to an Underground Dance Cover Version that Became Popular in the Club Scene. The Release Coincides as Well with the Re-release of his 2003 Greatest Hits Collection Where it is Added to the Track Lineup.

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Rocket Man-Definitive Collection ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000OZ2I60 Release Date: 2007-04-10

Album Description

Asian version of his 2007 collection features a unique track listing, especially compiled for the far east. 17-tracks in all. Universal.

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My Back Yard Derek Parrott Manufacturer: Parrottracks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA8QLI Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. My Back Yard
2. Call
3. Game
4. Recovering from the Past
5. Mr. Finally Made It
6. Shy One
7. Wildman
8. Everything We Do
9. Price
10. Song
11. Beyond the Shadow

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