20 Years: The Greatest Hits
Will Young · 2022
123 min · 33 tracks · pop music
A celebration of pop mastery, showcasing heartfelt ballads and exuberant anthems from a two-decade career.
Why this album works
'20 Years: The Greatest Hits' not only highlights Young's commercial success—having sold over 10 million albums—but also serves as a cultural touchstone for early reality TV music phenomena in the UK. The album's release was well-received, celebrating two decades of impact on the pop landscape and reigniting interest in his earlier works.
- Best for
- celebratory sing-along anthems steady pacing for reflective moments heartfelt ballads for emotional release
- Context
- Released on May 27, 2022, '20 Years: The Greatest Hits' marks Will Young's first compilation album, reflecting on his evolution since winning 'Pop Idol' in 2002. At this point in his career, he had established himself as a staple in British pop music, with multiple chart-topping hits and a diverse discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Wilde· Ellie Goulding· Gorillaz· Duran Duran· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Ed Sheeran· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Evergreen Standout 4:10
- 2 Light My Fire 3:35
- 3 The Long and Winding Road 3:27
- 4 You and I 4:03
- 5 Leave Right Now Standout 3:32
- 6 Your Game Standout 4:08
- 7 Friday's Child 4:08
- 8 All Time Love 3:48
- 9 Who Am I 4:27
- 10 Changes 3:58
- 11 Grace 3:31
- 12 Jealousy 4:06
- 13 Come On 3:11
- 14 Losing Myself 3:59
- 15 Love Revolution 2:59
- 16 Joy 3:29
- 17 All the Songs 3:52
- 18 Daniel 3:19
- 19 Why Does It Hurt 3:42
- 20 Breaking Free 3:31
Disc 2
- 1 Leave Right Now (Zoe Ball Radio 2 Session) 3:43
- 2 What is Love? (Zoe Ball Radio 2 Session) 2:41
- 3 Hanging on The Telephone (Dermot O'Leary Saturday Sessions) 3:25
- 4 All Time Love (Recorded for BBC Radio 2) 3:57
- 5 Hey Ya! (Jo Whiley's Live Lounge) 4:48
- 6 Love Revolution (Radio 2 500 words St James Palace) 3:22
- 7 Take My Breath Away (Dermot O'Leary Saturday Sessions) 4:00
- 8 Your Game (Jo Whiley's Live Lounge) 4:05
- 9 Golden Slumbers (Dermot O'Leary Saturday Sessions) 3:32
- 10 How Will I Know (Radio 2 500 words St James Palace) 4:01
- 11 Running Up That Hill (Dermot O'Leary Saturday Sessions) 2:56
- 12 Your Game (Demo) 3:51
- 13 Jealousy (Demo) 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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