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With his stock amongst all generations being higher than ever, it's time for Reg to trot out yet another hits package. Coming only 3 years after the double Greatest Hits, we now get The Definitive! Apart from the inclusion of some DVD extras on the bonus disc edition it's up to you to spot the differences. Yet there are advantages to having Elton's hits reduced to a single disc.
Like many of his contemporaries, no amount of revisionism can detract from the fact that by the 1980s Elton's output was floundering somewhat. Even Mr Dwight would probably allow that there's no shame in admitting that your best output came before the excesses (and the loss of lyricist Bernie Taupin) started to dull the creative juices. Luckily this means that this collection dispenses with the soggier end of his back catalogue.
We get no Disney-sponsored schlock or weak-kneed Nikita. We do get the cream of everything from Madman Across The Water to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (as well as his Philly gems). Every one of them is a testament to the fact that, in their day, no one could turn out AM and FM-friendly numbers like Elton and Bernie.
From ''Your Song'' onwards, they crafted a winning almagamation of piano-led ballads and Americana-lite that made them superstars on both sides of the Atlantic. It's a shame that anything from Captain Fantastic is sacrificed for the obligatory latest 'hit' (''Tinderbox''), but his recent return to form means this is still preferable to ''Song For Guy'' etc. On the whole this is as solid a compilation as anyone who lacks a bit of Sir E in their collection could wish for. --Chris Jones
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Rocket Man - The Definitive Hits brings together eighteen classic tracks from Elton John's career so far. Featuring twelve UK top ten hits, the album includes such memorable songs such as "Your Song", "Sacrifice" and "Candle In The Wind" while showcasing the unique song writing partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The single "Tinderbox" is also included.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Although the U.K. release has its merits I'd strongly recommend the American version. It includes Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Sacrfice, Island girl and Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds and that alone makes the U.S. release more definitve of Elton at his comercial and artistic peak. Let us hope Amazon begins to stock the North American variant sonner rather than later!!!!!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you don't already have 'Greatest Hits' or 'The Very Best Of' this is a fine collection to get. Obviously in 18 tracks you are not going to be able to cover all the great songs (or even a small percentage) Elton John and Bernie Taupin have written over the last 38 years.
I would change a few tracks myself. 'Tiny Dancer' was never a single in the UK. Although liked by fans (and me), as was shown at the recent Diana concert it isn't known by the majority of people and went down like a lead balloon. I would have replaced it with 'Border Song' another early classic.
Its nice to see a few tracks from two of his recent albums. 'I Want Love' from Songs from the West Coast, and 'Tinderbox' from The Captain and the Kid. Both really catchy singles off respectively the two best albums he has made since the 1970's probably.
This is also a fine way to introduce yourself to one of the UK's finest ever popular songwriting teams. John/Taupin are up there with Lennon/McCartney. So if you haven't bothered to listen to Elton up to now this is a good place to start.
I would change a few tracks myself. 'Tiny Dancer' was never a single in the UK. Although liked by fans (and me), as was shown at the recent Diana concert it isn't known by the majority of people and went down like a lead balloon. I would have replaced it with 'Border Song' another early classic.
Its nice to see a few tracks from two of his recent albums. 'I Want Love' from Songs from the West Coast, and 'Tinderbox' from The Captain and the Kid. Both really catchy singles off respectively the two best albums he has made since the 1970's probably.
This is also a fine way to introduce yourself to one of the UK's finest ever popular songwriting teams. John/Taupin are up there with Lennon/McCartney. So if you haven't bothered to listen to Elton up to now this is a good place to start.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I am a fan of Elton John and this has a great mix of his classic hits. For anyone getting into his music I would recommend this as it include hits like rocket man, are you ready for love, sacrifice and i'm still standing. It also has Tinderbox from the last album the captain and the kid which saw him return to captain fantastic and the brown dirt cowboy days.
A brilliant buy, go on you'll love it!
A brilliant buy, go on you'll love it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The best of Elton
If you want Elton John`s biggest and best hits on a single disc CD then this is the one for you.
18 tracks including Crocodile Rock, I`m Still Standing and Your Song... Read more
18 tracks including Crocodile Rock, I`m Still Standing and Your Song... Read more
Published 8 months ago by archiemark
elton
WHEN RECEIVED ITEM CASE WAS CRACKED AND THIS WAS NOT IN TRANSIT AS THE BROKEN PIECE WAS NOT IN THE PACKAGE SO WAS DISPATCHED WITH BROKEN CASE AS IT IS FOR A PRESENT WILL NEED TO... Read more
Published 18 months ago by julie d
Great music.
What ever you may think of Elton John he has made some of the best pop songs ever,and these are his best all on one record.
Published 20 months ago by delboy
rocket man the definitive hits
packaging and prompt delivery was good but when listening to the CD the sound quality is not brilliant
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Clarey sam
cd,Elton John the definitive hits.
I bought this for a friend who is a elton john fan.So she is really happy and pleased with this cd.It has all the well known hits ,so even if you are not a elton fan you'll find a... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by Ms. J. Cater
Rocket Man review
A good selection of Elton John songs covering a wide time span. Great listening and would recomend this to all Elton John fans.
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by Skylark
Brilliant:)
I love the CD it's become one of my musts in my cd collection. It's got fun, charm, great lyrics and a magic that cheers you p when you're down.
Published on 17 July 2009 by Maria Saeki
Great Album
Elton John is known for his incredible flair when it comes to song writing, and this album has the best of his work all laid down for you; from classics like "Benny and the Jetts"... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by Dismal Angel
Classic all over again.
Probably the best album you can get. I agree Elton of Sir Elton has made some great albums, but Rocket man Definative hits has the classic hits, not just the Radio one suggested... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2009 by Jeremy Tucker
Dont Go Breaking My Heart
The best greatest hits collection so far from the best piano player in pop...and worth buying for the classic "Dont Go Breaking My Heart".
Published on 28 Dec 2007 by Steve Allen
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