Elton John - Rocket Man: Number Ones [CD/DVD Package]

On March 25, the remarkable Elton John proudly turned 60 years old. To celebrate the occasion, he performed his 60th concert at Madison Square Garden, and two days later released a newly compiled and digitally remastered collection of his greatest hits from past to present. This over 78-minute-long compilation is the first-ever single disc to cover the first 35 years of the great singer-songwriter's career. This limited edition comes with a bonus DVD, containing 5 live performances from the NBC broadcast of Elton's Red Piano concert, including his hits "Bennie and the Jets," "Rocket Man," "Candle in the Wind 1997," "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," and "Your Song." It also features 5 music videos, including "Your Song," "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues," "I'm Still Standing," and "I Want Love"--the latter featuring Robert Downey Jr.--plus Elton's new video for his latest single, "Tinderbox," only available here. Album Description

Elton John FOREVER

It is Amazing how Sir Elton can go from the Mellow to the all out Classical Rock & Roll in a matter of minutes.(especially noticable at a live concert). I was also amazed that he could play the piano with such pudgie fingers. I would recomend this CD/DVD PACKAGE to any new fan or any long time one. October 24, 2008

One CD with all your faves

I don't think I have to tell you how amazing Elton is. Skip it...we all know he's incredible. But this CD has all the best of his songs in one place...all the number one's and you won't be disappointed that you bought it. July 16, 2008

A Long, Long, Time of Hits!

This release coincided with Elton's 60th birthday in March of 2007. And while there have been many greatest hits collections over the years, this one offers pretty much the best of the hits. All of the big hits from the 70s hey day are represented here. Bennie, Philadelphia Freedom, Crocodile Rock, Daniel, etc. And the always endearing duet with Kiki Dee (Don't Go Breaking My Heart) is included as well.

Sadly, however, there has yet to be an attempt to repackage some of Elton's great 80s and 90s work. While his music may have changed and he became more adult contemporary, that's expected with anyone who's had such a long career. Sure, Sacrifice and I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues are here but what about the Top 20 Healing Hands, from '89's Sleeping With The Past? Or any number of other truly great pop songs he's recorded? His most recent single, Tinderbox, from the underrated Captain and The Kid album, shows up here only as a video, again, another wasted opportunity (it should have been included with the rest of the music).

Interestingly enough, the liner notes of this release practically dare you to compare these hits with other lost gems from other albums. For instance, the liner notes read: "If you enjoy Philadelphia Freedom, check out Where Have All The Goodtimes Gone from '82 Jump Up album." While it's nice to see an actual reference to Jump Up, why not take a chance and include it so the public might actually be exposed to it (who knows, they might like it! I do!)

But these are small quibbles. If you don't have these songs in another hits collection, it makes for enjoyable listening. How could it not? I just sense the marketing of Elton John relies on the old hits instead of taking some chances.

And speaking of taking chances, the bonus DVD show several clips from his Vegas show. And while it showcases the older songs as well, they are packaged in a unique concert viewing experience that is well worth the money for this release. The show is quite a spectacle and I'm glad it's included here.

All in all, a worthy collection that captures what makes Elton John an icon. March 22, 2008

its a big selection

the cd is a very good selection
but it similar to many others greatest hits.
i bought it cause incluide a dvd with some videos. March 20, 2008

An economical way to get 17 Elton John hits

This is an economical way to get 17 Elton John hits. It is not a comprehensive collection of his hits and it leaves out some of his songs that I prefer and includes others that I am less fond of. But it does include some good selections of his music and all of the selections sound familiar and as I am used to hearing them. This is an advantage over some of his other greatest hit compilations which include selections that were not hits and in order to get all of the hits on one album you have to receive some songs that were not hits. I have not viewed the DVD yet and I was not particularly interested in getting it. Someday I will view it when I get around to it. March 16, 2008

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