Elton John's Greatest Hits, Volume III: 1979–1987

~ Release by Elton John (see all versions of this release, 8 available)

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Matrix / Runout: DIDX-002241 2
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Tracklist

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#	Title	Length
1	I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues recording engineer: Bill Price producer: Chris Thomas acoustic guitar and electric guitar: Davey Johnstone drums (drum set): Nigel Olsson electric bass guitar: Dee Murray harmonica: Stevie Wonder piano, synthesizer and lead vocals: Elton John background vocals: Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson phonographic copyright (℗) by: Happenstance Ltd. (in 1983) recorded at: AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (on 1983-03-07) mixed at: AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom music videos: I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues by Elton John recording of: I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John and Davey Johnstone publisher: Big Pig Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	4:44
2	Mama Can’t Buy You Love recorded in: Seattle, Washington, United States (in 1977) mixed in: London, England, United Kingdom (on 1979-01-25) assistant engineer: Jeff Stewart and Buz Richmond engineer: Don Murray producer: Thom Bell mixer: Clive Franks (on 1979-01-25) and Elton John (on 1979-01-25) drums (drum set): Charles Collins electric bass guitar [bass]: Bob Babbitt guitar: Tony Bell and Bobby Eli guitar [guitar overdubs]: Casey Jones and Leroy M. Bell horn [horns] and strings and strings: MFSB keyboard: Thom Bell percussion: Larry Washington synthesizer [synthesizer overdubs]: Casey Jones background vocals: The Spinners lead vocals: Elton John conductor: Thom Bell arranger: Thom Bell remixed at: Utopia Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1979-01-25) recording of: Mama Can't Buy You Love (in 1977) writer: LeRoy Bell and Casey James	4:05
3	Little Jeannie recorded in: Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1980-03) assistant engineer: David Burgess engineer: Clive Franks and Patrick Jauneaud producer: Clive Franks and Elton John acoustic guitar: Richie Zito alto saxophone and piccolo: Jim Horn drums (drum set): Nigel Olsson electric bass guitar: Reggie McBride flugelhorn: Jerry Hey Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes] and synthesizer [Yamaha CS-80]: James Newton Howard trombone and trumpet: Chuck Findley background vocals [end backing vocals]: Bill Champlin, Max Gronenthal and Dee Murray background vocals and lead vocals: Elton John brass arranger: Jim Horn recorded at: Superbear Studios in Berre-les-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (in 1979-08) recording of: Little Jeannie written in: Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (in 1979-08) lyricist: Gary Osborne composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	5:18
4	Sad Songs (Say So Much) recording engineer: Renate Blauel producer: Chris Thomas drums (drum set): Nigel Olsson (on 1984-04-19) electric bass guitar: Dee Murray (on 1984-04-19) guitar: Davey Johnstone (on 1984-04-19) keyboard and lead vocals: Elton John (on 1984-04-19) recorded at: AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (on 1984-04-19) recording of: Sad Songs (Say So Much) (on 1984-04-19) lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Big Pig Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	4:50
5	I’m Still Standing recording engineer: Bill Price producer: Chris Thomas drums (drum set): Nigel Olsson electric bass guitar: Dee Murray electric guitar: Davey Johnstone piano, synthesizer and lead vocals: Elton John background vocals: Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson phonographic copyright (℗) by: Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1983) recorded at: AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (on 1983-06-26) mixed at: AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom music videos: I’m Still Standing by Elton John recording of: I’m Still Standing lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Big Pig Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	3:05
6	Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) recording engineer: Bill Price producer: Chris Thomas drums (drum set): Jeffrey Porcaro electric bass guitar: Dee Murray electric piano and synthesizer: James Newton Howard guitar: Richie Zito piano and lead vocals: Elton John brass arranger and strings arranger: James Newton Howard recorded at: AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (on 1982-04-12) recording of: Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John dedicated to: John Lennon publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	5:15
7	Heartache All Over the World recording of: Heartache All Over the World writer: Elton John and Bernie Taupin	4:03
8	Too Low for Zero recording engineer: Bill Price producer: Chris Thomas drums (drum set): Nigel Olsson electric bass guitar: Dee Murray electric guitar: Davey Johnstone piano, synthesizer and lead vocals: Elton John recorded at: AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat mixed at: AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Too Low for Zero lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	5:48
9	Kiss the Bride recording engineer: Bill Price producer: Chris Thomas drums (drum set): Nigel Olsson electric bass guitar: Dee Murray electric guitar: Davey Johnstone synthesizer and lead vocals: Elton John background vocals: Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson recorded at: AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (in 1982-09) mixed at: AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Kiss the Bride lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	4:23
10	Blue Eyes recording engineer: Bill Price (in 1982-02) producer: Chris Thomas drums (drum set): Jeffrey Porcaro (in 1982-02) electric bass guitar: Dee Murray (in 1982-02) electric piano and synthesizer: James Newton Howard (in 1982-02) guitar: Richie Zito (in 1982-02) piano and lead vocals: Elton John (in 1982-02) brass arranger and strings arranger: James Newton Howard phonographic copyright (℗) by: Happenstance Ltd. (in 1982) recorded at: AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (in 1982-02) music videos: Blue Eyes by Elton John recording of: Blue Eyes (in 1982-02) lyricist: Gary Osborne composer: Elton John publisher: Big Pig Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	3:28
11	Nikita engineer: Stuart Epps producer: Gus Dudgeon assistant mixer: Tom Pearce mixer: Graham Dickson and Gus Dudgeon drums (drum set): Dave Mattacks electric bass guitar: David Paton electric guitar: Nik Kershaw grand piano and voice synthesizer and lead vocals: Elton John synthesizer: Fred Mandel background vocals: Elton John, Davey Johnstone and George Michael vocals: Elton John phonographic copyright (℗) by: William A. Bong Ltd. (in 1985) additionally recorded at: CTS Studios in Wembley, Brent, London, England, United Kingdom recorded at: The Sol Studio in Windsor and Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom recording of: Nikita lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Big Pig Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	5:44
12	Wrap Her Up recording of: Wrap Her Up lyricist: Bernie Taupin writer: Davey Johnstone, Fred Mandel, Charlie Morgan and Paul Westwood composer: Elton John publisher: Universal Music Careers and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	6:08

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Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/126932 [info]
Wikidata:	Q2354155 [info]