Greatest Hits 1970–2002

~ Release by Elton John (see all versions of this release, 14 available)

Annotation

Digipak in a cardboard slipcase. Bonus CD in a card sleeve (Cat#: 440 063 496-2).

Tracklist

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#	Title	Artist	Length
1	Don't Go Breaking My Heart recorded in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-05) producer: Gus Dudgeon bongos, congas and tambourine: Ray Cooper (in 1976-05) drums (drum set): Roger Pope (in 1976-05) electric bass guitar: Kenny Passarelli (in 1976-05) electric guitar: Davey Johnstone (in 1976-05) Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes electric piano]: James Newton Howard (in 1976-05) background vocals: Curt Boettcher (in 1976-05), Cidny Bullens (in 1976-05) and Kiki Dee (in 1976-05) guest vocals: Kiki Dee (in 1976-05) lead vocals: Elton John (in 1976-05) orchestrator: James Newton Howard phonographic copyright (℗) by: This Record Co. Ltd. recording of: Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (in 1976-05) lyricist: Carte Blanche composer: Ann Orson publisher: Big Pig Music Ltd., Rocket Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John with Kiki Dee	4:27
2	Little Jeannie lead vocals: Elton John 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.	Elton John	5:05
3	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.	Elton John	3:04
4	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.	Elton John	4:44
5	Sad Songs (Say So Much) recording engineer: Renate Blauel producer: Chris Thomas drums (drum set): Nigel Olsson electric bass guitar: Dee Murray guitar: Davey Johnstone keyboard and lead vocals: Elton John background vocals: Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson recorded at: AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (on 1984-04-19) recording of: Sad Songs (Say So Much) lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Big Pig Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	4:11
6	I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That recording engineer: Bill Price producer: Chris Thomas lead vocals: Elton John recorded at and mixed at: AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: I Don’t Wanna Go On With You Like That lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	4:33
7	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.	Elton John	5:45
8	Sacrifice assistant recording engineer: Karl Lever recording engineer and engineer: David Nicholas producer: Chris Thomas bass guitar: Romeo Williams drums (drum set): Jonathan Moffett keyboard: Guy Babylon, Elton John and Fred Mandel background vocals: Davey Johnstone lead vocals: Elton John phonographic copyright (℗) by: Happenstance Ltd. (in 1989) recorded at: Puk Recording Studios in Gjerlev, Central Denmark Region, Denmark recording of: Sacrifice lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Big Pig Music Ltd., Rocket Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	5:07
9	The One producer: Chris Thomas lead vocals: Elton John music videos: The One by Elton John recording of: The One lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	5:53
10	Can You Feel the Love Tonight? programming: Guy Babylon (from 1993 until 1994) and Olle Romo (from 1993 until 1994) assistant engineer: Pete Lewis engineer: Paula Jones producer and mixer: Chris Thomas bass: Phil Spalding (from 1993 until 1994) drums (drum set): Chuck Sabo (from 1993 until 1994) guitar: Davey Johnstone (from 1993 until 1994) background vocals: Rick Astley (from 1993 until 1994), Gary Barlow (from 1993 until 1994), Kiki Dee (from 1993 until 1994), Davey Johnstone (from 1993 until 1994) and Phil Spalding (from 1993 until 1994) lead vocals: Elton John (from 1993 until 1994) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (in 1994) recorded at: Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1993 until 1994) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1993 until 1994) mixed at: The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King, end title lyrics) (from 1993 until 1994) lyricist: Tim Rice composer: Elton John publisher: Campbell Connelly & Co. and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. part of: The 67th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1994 winner) version of: Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King, dramatized Timon/Pumbaa/Simba/Nala lyrics) part of: De Leeuwenkoning (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Dutch version) part of: Der König der Löwen (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, German version) part of: El Rey León (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Spanish version) part of: Król lew (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Polish version) part of: Le Roi Lion (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, French version) part of: Leijonakuningas (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Finnish version) part of: Lejonkungen (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Swedish version) part of: O Rei Leão (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Brazilian Portuguese version) part of: O Rei Leão (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Portuguese version) part of: The Lion King (1994 film soundtrack) recording of: 愛を感じて lyricist: Tim Rice composer: Elton John translator: 浅利慶太 and 片桐和子 publisher: Wonderland Music Company, Inc., 日音 Synch事業部, ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (from 2017-04-01 to present) translated version of: Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King, end title lyrics) part of: ライオン・キング (Japanese translation of the Broadway musical)	Elton John	4:03
11	Circle of Life additional programming: Matthew Vaughn programming: Guy Babylon and Olle Romo assistant engineer: Pete Lewis engineer: Paula Jones producer and mixer: Chris Thomas editor: Adam Smalley bass: Phil Spalding drums (drum set): Chuck Sabo guitar: Davey Johnstone lead vocals: Elton John conductor: Nick Glennie‐Smith orchestrator: Bruce Fowler and Nick Glennie‐Smith phonographic copyright (℗) by: William A. Bong Ltd. (in 1994) recorded at: Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom mixed at: The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Circle of Life (The Lion King) lyricist: Tim Rice composer: Elton John publisher: Warner/Chappell Artemis Music Limited and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (in 1994) part of: The 67th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) quotes lyrics from: Nants' Ingonyama part of: The Lion King (1994 film soundtrack) part of: The Lion King (stage musical) part of: The Lion King (Live in Prague) part of: The Lion King (2019 film soundtrack)	Elton John	4:53
12	Believe lead vocals: Elton John recording of: Believe lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	4:52
13	Blessed lead vocals: Elton John recording of: Blessed lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	4:23
14	Something About the Way You Look Tonight producer: Chris Thomas lead vocals: Elton John recorded at: The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Something About the Way You Look Tonight lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	4:02
15	Written in the Stars lead vocals: Elton John guest performer: LeAnn Rimes performer: Elton John recording of: Written in the Stars lyricist: Tim Rice composer: Elton John publisher: Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. part of: Aida (Elton John & Tim Rice's musical)	Elton John with LeAnn Rimes	4:17
16	I Want Love lead vocals: Elton John recording of: I Want Love lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	4:38
17	This Train Don't Stop There Anymore lead vocals: Elton John recording of: This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John publisher: Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John	4:39

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Credits

Release

released in support of:	Greatest Hits 1970–2002

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/1657854 [info]
ASIN:	US: B00006RAKP [info]

Release group

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/92176 [info]
other databases:	https://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/elton-john/greatest-hits-1970-2002/ [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000662958 [info]
Wikidata:	Q2736812 [info]