'Elton John / Greatest Hits, Volume IV (2009)'!
Finally, after 20 years, an official review of the work of Elton John, his band featuring the likes of Davey Johnstone, Nigel Olsen & Guy Babylon, and the songwriting prowess of Bernie Taupin from the years 1988-2008! This collection combines for the first time all of Elton's Hits starting with 1988's 'Reg Strikes Back' to his most recent release, 2008's 'The Red Piano - Live'! 'Greatest Hits, Volume IV' carries on the tradition started back in 1974 with 'Greatest Hits' of compiling Elton's great body of work together on one nice CD, one small place for all to enjoy! From 'Sacrifice' to 'The Captain & The Kid', and, of course, the memorable, touching redeux of 'Candle In The Wind' from 1997 for the everescent personality, the late, great Princess Diana. So, enjoy Sir Elton 'Hercules' John as he rocks and swoons us into submission for one more great time, 'Greatest Hits, Volume IV'! - Rick Wilson, former Rock Radio Journalist with Radio Canale Grandé.
01) Made In England (Made In England) 1995 ***** Great English Rocker, obviously!
02) Sacrifice (Reg Strikes Back) 1988 ***** Great ballad number 101!
03) Wake Up, Wendy (South Park: Chef Aid) 1998 ***** Deserves better than 'South Park'!
04) I Know The Truth with Janet Jackson (Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida) 1999 ***** Unique duet, but amazing!
05) Stand By Your Man (Tammy Wynette Remembered) 1998 ***** Don't scoff! This works, and Tammy would be proud!
06) Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters, Pt. 2 (Reg Strikes Back) 1988 ***** Nice relook!
07) Can You Feel The Love Tonight? (The Lion King: soundtrack) 1994 ***** Great film, and soundtrack, thanks to Elton!
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The Captain & The Kid (The Captain & The Kid) 2006 ***** Nice Country music flair reminiscent of 'Captain Fantastic & The Brown-Dirt Cowboy!
09) Someday, Out Of The Blue (The Road To El Dorado: soundtrack) 2000 ***** Mr. Soundtrack keeps the Hits coming!
10) Believe: live @ the Greek '94 (originally on Made In England) 1995 ***** Nice Rocker live!
11) I Want Love: live @ the Palace '02 (originally on Songs From The West Coast) 2001 ***** Happy 50th to the Queen a la Elton!
12) I Don't Want To Go On With You Like That (Reg Strikes Back) 1988 ***** Yes, YOU do! Admit it!
13) Circle Of Life (The Lion King: soundtrack) 1994 ***** The 'Two Rooms' got the Lions covered!
14) The Bridge (The Captain & The Kid) 2006 ***** Have YOU reached the cross in your road, or the Bridge too far?
15) The Last Song (The One) 1992 ***** Me & my son thank Elton for this one!
16) Candle In The Wind 1997 (single, The Big Picture: remaster) 1997 ***** God save the true Queen!
17) Friends Never Say Goodbye (The Road To El Dorado: soundtrack) 2000 ***** Another nice one!
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The One (The One) 1992 ***** For all of those still searching for 'The One'!
