The Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997
Billy Joel · 1997
268 min · 54 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary classical music
A vibrant tapestry of pop rock anthems blending storytelling with infectious melodies and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'The Complete Hits Collection' achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and later being certified multi-platinum. This collection not only showcases Joel's vast array of hits but also serves as a cultural touchstone for the late 20th-century pop landscape, influencing numerous artists across genres.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys story-driven lyrical experiences
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'The Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997' encapsulates Billy Joel's prolific career at a time when he was transitioning from arena rock star to a more reflective artist. This compilation brought together his most notable tracks, serving as a retrospective following his last studio album, 'River of Dreams' (1993), and highlights his enduring impact on popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Zombies· Chicago· Neil Diamond
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Piano Man Standout 5:39
- 2 Captain Jack 6:57
- 3 The Entertainer 3:40
- 4 Say Goodbye to Hollywood 4:39
- 5 New York State of Mind 6:05
- 6 The Stranger 5:09
- 7 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant 7:36
- 8 Just the Way You Are Standout 4:51
- 9 Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) 3:30
- 10 Only the Good Die Young 3:54
- 11 She’s Always a Woman 3:20
Disc 2
- 1 My Life 4:44
- 2 Big Shot 4:02
- 3 You May Be Right 4:13
- 4 It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me 2:58
- 5 Don’t Ask Me Why 2:59
- 6 She’s Got a Way 3:02
- 7 Pressure 4:37
- 8 Allentown 3:48
- 9 Goodnight Saigon 7:02
- 10 Tell Her About It 3:50
- 11 Uptown Girl 3:16
- 12 The Longest Time 3:39
- 13 You’re Only Human (Second Wind) 4:49
- 14 The Night Is Still Young 5:26
Disc 3
- 1 Keeping the Faith 4:38
- 2 An Innocent Man 5:19
- 3 A Matter of Trust 4:12
- 4 Baby Grand 4:05
- 5 This Is the Time 5:00
- 6 Leningrad 4:04
- 7 We Didn’t Start the Fire Standout 4:48
- 8 I Go to Extremes 4:24
- 9 And So It Goes 3:38
- 10 The Downeaster “Alexa” 3:44
- 11 Shameless 4:27
- 12 All About Soul (remix) 6:01
- 13 Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) 3:35
- 14 The River of Dreams 4:11
- 15 To Make You Feel My Love 3:53
- 16 Hey Girl 3:57
- 17 Light as the Breeze 6:12
Disc 4
- 1 Spoken Intro: Music Concepts 10:18
- 2 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant (live unreleased version) 7:50
- 3 Beatles Influence 5:18
- 4 Hard Day’s Night (live unreleased version) 2:53
- 5 Why Vienna? 9:28
- 6 Vienna (live unreleased version) 3:41
- 7 History Through Music 4:31
- 8 We Didn’t Start the Fire (live unreleased version) 5:13
- 9 Music Source 9:14
- 10 The River of Dreams (unreleased original studio recording) 5:20
- 11 Piano Bar 7:46
- 12 Piano Man (live unreleased version) 6:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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