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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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