Joy to the World: Their Greatest Hits
47 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A vibrant collection of rock anthems blending catchy melodies with harmonious vocals and reflective lyrics.
Why this album works
This album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and became one of the best-selling albums of its time. Its lead track, 'Joy to the World,' became a cultural phenomenon, topping the charts for six weeks and resonating with the counterculture movement of that era.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs reflective moments with friends upbeat tunes for road trips
- Context
- Released in 1971, 'Joy to the World: Their Greatest Hits' came at a pivotal moment when Three Dog Night was enjoying their commercial peak. This compilation followed a string of successful studio albums, solidifying their reputation as one of the most popular bands of the early '70s, with multiple chart-topping hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Cher· Willie Nelson· Nancy Sinatra· Yoko Ono· Donna Summer· Kenny Rogers· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Joy to the World Standout 3:38
- 2 One Standout 3:05
- 3 Sure as I’m Sitting Here 3:08
- 4 Old Fashioned Love Song 3:24
- 5 Let Me Serenade You 3:05
- 6 Shambala Standout 3:25
- 7 Black and White 3:50
- 8 Never Been to Spain 3:45
- 9 One Man Band 2:53
- 10 Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues) 3:34
- 11 I’d Be So Happy 3:44
- 12 Liar 3:05
- 13 Family of Man 3:12
- 14 The Show Must Go On 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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