or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
51 used & new from £1.28
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Greatest Hits, Vol. 3
 
See larger image and other views 
Share your own customer images

Greatest Hits, Vol. 3

~ Queen
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
Price: £8.98 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Wednesday, November 11? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
17 new from £6.50 32 used from £1.28 2 collectible from £13.99

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this with Greatest Hits ~ Queen

Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 + Greatest Hits
Price For Both: £20.96

One of these items ships sooner than the other. Show details

  • This item: Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 ~ Queen

    In stock.
    Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
    This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

  • Greatest Hits ~ Queen

    Usually dispatched within 1 to 3 weeks.
    Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
    This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Greatest Hits, Vol. 2

Greatest Hits, Vol. 2

~ Queen
4.5 out of 5 stars (15) 
Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

~ Queen
4.9 out of 5 stars (44)  £11.98
Made In Heaven

Made In Heaven

~ Queen
4.7 out of 5 stars (23)  £9.98
Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

~ Queen
5.0 out of 5 stars (5)  £20.49
Innuendo

Innuendo

~ Queen
4.6 out of 5 stars (34)  £10.88
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Audio CD (8 Nov 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B0000365JJ
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  Mini-Disc  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,696 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

    Popular in this category:

    #72 in  Music > Rock > Classic Rock > Glam

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
   Queen Videos opens new browser window
www.MUZU.TV/Queen  -  Free High Quality Music Videos To Watch Or Share From MUZU.TV. 
   Online Loans in 1 Hour opens new browser window
www.PaydayBank.co.uk  -  Approved in 1 minute, No Paperwork £750 in Your Bank Account Today! 
  
 
1. Show must go on (feat. Elton John)
2. Under pressure (Rah mix '99)
3. Barcelona
4. Too much love
5. Somebody to love (feat.George Michael)
6. You don't fool me
7. Heaven for everyone
8. Las Palabras
9. Driven by you
10. Living on my own
11. Let me live
12. Great pretender
13. Princes of the universe
14. Another one bites the dust (Wyclef Jean feat.Pras Michel & Free)
15. No one but you
16. These are the days of our lives
17. Thank God It's Christmas - Queen

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review

Despite the fact that Queen effectively ceased to exist way back in 1991 with the tragically premature demise of their peerlessly flamboyant frontman, Freddie Mercury, public interest in the band's awesome musical legacy shows absolutely no sign of abating. This third collection of the astonishingly baroque rockers' singles chart successes is augmented with a contemporarily re-jigged dance mix of their iconic collaboration with David Bowie as well as a choice selection of solo outings. Mercury's kitsch take on 1950's favourite "The Great Pretender" and the heroically operatic "Barcelona" rub shoulders with Brian May's strident "Driven By You" and histrionic "Too Much Love Will Kill You". Greatest Hits III, rather than being a barrel-scraping hotchpotch of leftover odds and sods, collates some of Queen's finest recorded moments; witness "The Show Must Go On" and "These Are The Days Of Our Lives", and ultimately serves to complete the band's perfect sonic circle. --Ian Fortnam


From Amazon.com

Though at first glance a third Queen hits collection might seem to stretch the bounds of credibility, upon reflection this collection may well be the most revealing and compelling of the lot. Gathered from disparate late-career band and solo projects as well as Freddie Mercury tributes with guest vocalists filling the shoes of the band's late singer (Elton John dramatically on "The Show Must Go On," George Michael playfully over-the-top on "Somebody to Love"), it's a collection that coalesces into a thematically and musically satisfying whole. Though oft criticized for their unapologetic excesses, Queen's brash infusion of rock and blues with operatic drama and scale (deliciously exemplified here by "Barcelona," Mercury's duet with diva Montserrat Caballe) was unique. III isn't so much a collection of hits as a well-paced, lovingly compiled homage to Freddie Mercury and his distinctly arch artistic vision. --Jerry McCulley

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
 
queen
progressive rock
classic rock

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

31 Reviews
5 star:
 (10)
4 star:
 (8)
3 star:
 (4)
2 star:
 (6)
1 star:
 (3)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.5 out of 5 stars (31 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as expected, 28 May 2005
The first two "Greatest Hits" albums by Queen are great. They managed to include most of their major records. You should buy them if you are a rock or Queen fan.

Now lets have a look at this CD. First of all, there are some slightly minor hits that could of included, as well as major ones like "Princes of the Universe", "These Where the Days of Our Lives", "Las Palabras de Amor" and "Thank God It's Christmas" (thankfully on the CD). I think they could of included "Keep Yourself Alive" (Queen's debut), "Brighton Rock", "In the Lap of the Gods", "'39", "Tie Your Mother Down", "Sheer Heart Attack", "I'm in Love With My Car" and others. Some truly great songs missed.

I don't mind the solo projects of Mercury and May, but I really don't see why 5 songs from "Made in Heaven" were included. The songs already on previous "Greatest Hits" sung by different people ("The Show Must Go On" by Elton John, etc.) aren't paticually good either.

And then there's some awful songs that deserve no place on any Greatest Hits CD. Wyclef Jean's version of "Another One Bites" is a bastardization of a great song. Completely missing the purpose and theme of the original. The remix of "Under Pressure" is pretty rubbish as well.

So overall I would only recomend this CD if you don't have "Made in Heaven" or if you're a massive Queen fan. If you are a casual fan, buy Greatest Hits 1 and 2, and you will enjoy them.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A missed opportunity to complete the story, 27 Mar 2002
By M. D. Rathbone (Runcorn, Cheshire - UK) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)      
Why an unreleased version of "Show Must Go On" by Elton John appeared on this album with a remix of "Under Pressure" when the original had already appeared on Hits II is a mystery, as is the inclusion of the non-single version of Freddie's "Living On My Own". Oh and don't mention Wyclef John!!!

All but one of the later Queen singles (picking up where Hits II left off) are here but they only make up 6 out of the 17 tracks, although the album does redeem itself slightly by retrospectively including "Thank God its Christmas" and the superb "Las Palabras de Amor" which had for some reason been left off Hits II.

But despite the success of the solo tracks and the collaborations this should have been the opportunity to mop up the hits/tracks omitted from the previous two albums and as a result of failing to do so, songs including "Spread Your Wings", "Tie Your Mother Down", "Scandal" and "A Winter's Tale" may never get the wider audience they deserve. Shame!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent mix - typical of Queen, plus other star guests., 11 Oct 2001
By A Customer
The album features some pieces that have appeared in previous Greatest Hits albums, but they are not the same. You are greeted by the vocal strength of Elton John as he performs "Show Must Go On" with Queen. George Michael sings along to "Somebody to Love" and Wyclef Jean the rap-artist uses his talents to makes a variation of "Another One Bites the Dust". It also features solo efforts by individual members of the group: Freddie Mercury joins forces with Monserrat Caballe with his creation "Barcelona" - the 1992 Olympics Anthem of Spain. It also includes his solo performances of "The Great Pretender" and "Living On My Own". Brian May also has his own composition within the playlist: his upbeat ballad "Driven By You" is a masterpiece, and has won awards for it. It also includes late Queen songs, like "Princes of the Universe" and the Chart-topper "Days of Our Lives". It also includes the heart-wrenching performance of "No-one But You" - the only song written by the remaining members of Queen since the tragic death of Freddie Mercury.

The album has a great mixture of moods and styles that Queen are renowned for. Being a Queen fan, it is easy for me to say how good the album is, but you have to listen to it yourself to agree with me. This is always at the top of my pile.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars not very good
I was looking forward to this but its not good as the other two. It should have only had Queen songs not a mix of solo work and other recordings. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. Ali

5.0 out of 5 stars 24hr. shopping in remote areas.
I live in the countryside and the nearest large stores are 20 miles away.
I couldn't have bought this item in this condition at this price anywhere else other than Amazon,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. M. J. Hanson

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but...
As usual, Queen are always good, but some of the covers are still disappointing when compared to the Freddie Mercury versions.
Published 6 months ago by A. Hindle

2.0 out of 5 stars The Truth
Thank the lord above for Wyclef Jean feat.Pras Michel & Free!! Without them this would have been an abysmal effort from one of the most overrated moustachioed bunch of baffoons... Read more
Published on 18 Jul 2007 by Mr. G. H. Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars Best single disc compilation out there
Please disregard the ridiculous comments about this sublime CD being a collection of scraps and leftovers. It IS in fact easily the finest of Queen's Greatest Hits releases. Read more
Published on 14 Jul 2007 by Scole

4.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fantastic
I expected a lot from this album,after the brilliance of GH1.I bought GH2 long after this one.Except for the mediocre Queen+Elton John 'The Show Must Go On',the rest were... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best 'Hits' collection of Queen...
Let's get something straight: this is a 'hits' album - and guess what? it contains hits!

Here are the chart positions for the tracks:

The Show Must Go On: N/A Under Pressure:... Read more

Published on 8 May 2001 by Darren Robins (Darren.Robins@b...

1.0 out of 5 stars This should not have happened !
Following the tragic and untimely demise of the wonderful Freddie Mercury in 1991, Queen the band adored by myself and millions ended. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Dissapointing
I must admit to having been quite excited about this compiliation but, alas, it did not live up to my expectations. The Queen + idea was a big mistake. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2000 by wbrooker@iprimus.com.au

3.0 out of 5 stars A great listen, for Queen fans and others
The album consists of the later tracks recorded by Queen, recorded close to the time of Freddie's death, which is demonstated in much of the calabre of the music. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2000 by freddiehg@btinternet.com

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Greatest Hits, Vol. 3
43% buy the item featured on this page:
Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 3.5 out of 5 stars (31)
£8.98
The Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & III
19% buy
The Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & III 4.7 out of 5 stars (81)
Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
17% buy
Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 4.5 out of 5 stars (15)
Greatest Hits
14% buy
Greatest Hits 4.9 out of 5 stars (44)
£11.98
Explore similar items

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject











i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Ad

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.