Elton John's Greatest Hits Vol. 3 cover

Elton John's Greatest Hits Vol. 3

Elton John · 1987

56 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock

A vibrant collection of pop rock anthems infused with heartfelt balladry and Elton John's signature flamboyance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • feel-good anthems for gatherings
  • nostalgic tracks for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • only want contemporary hits

Where this album fits

Themes
personal resilience· tribute to Lennon· flamboyant pop anthems
Career context
By the time Elton John's Greatest Hits Vol. 3 was released in November 1987, he was already a global superstar with a career spanning over two decades. This album followed his commercially successful work in the early '80s and aimed to encapsulate his evolution during a period of personal and professional challenges, including changes in his musical direction and public persona.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Let's Dance by David Bowie — Shares vibrant pop rock anthems with a flamboyant persona and themes of resilience.
The Stranger by Billy Joel — Combines heartfelt balladry and upbeat tracks, exploring personal themes with a theatrical flair.
A Night at the Opera by Queen — Features grandiose arrangements and anthemic songs that echo the flamboyance and emotional depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues 4:44
  • 2 Mama Can’t Buy You Love 4:04
  • 3 Little Jeannie 5:18
  • 4 Sad Songs (Say So Much) 4:49
  • 5 I’m Still Standing 3:04
  • 6 Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) 5:14
  • 7 Heartache All Over the World 4:03
  • 8 Too Low for Zero 5:47
  • 9 Kiss the Bride 4:23
  • 10 Blue Eyes 3:28
  • 11 Nikita 5:44
  • 12 Wrap Her Up 6:08

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