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To Be Continued

Elton John · 1990

301 min · 67 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock

A sweeping retrospective that blends Elton John's iconic hits with lesser-known gems, showcasing his lyrical and melodic prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic reflections on past hits
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • for long drives
  • intimate moments of lyrical storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
celebrity legacy· personal resilience· alienation in stardom
Career context
Released on November 8, 1990, 'To Be Continued' came at a time when Elton John was enjoying a renaissance after the commercial success of 'Sleeping with the Past' (1989). This compilation album encapsulates his extensive catalog, featuring tracks from his early career up to the late '80s, marking a significant period of reflection and celebration of his legacy as an enduring pop icon.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Billy Joel· Queen
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Changesonebowie by David Bowie — Explores celebrity and identity through a mix of glam rock hits and reflective ballads.
Greatest Hits Volume III by Billy Joel — Shares thematic depth around personal struggles and legacy with an engaging pop-rock sound.
Wingspan: Hits and History by Paul McCartney — Captures a nostalgic look at a prolific career, blending soft rock with introspective themes.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Come Back Baby 2:46
  • 2 Lady Samantha 3:03
  • 3 It's Me That You Need 4:01
  • 4 Your Song (demo) 3:33
  • 5 Rock and Roll Madonna 4:17
  • 6 Bad Side of the Moon 3:12
  • 7 Your Song 4:00
  • 8 Take Me to the Pilot 3:46
  • 9 Border Song 3:20
  • 10 Sixty Years On 4:56
  • 11 Country Comfort 5:07
  • 12 Grey Seal 3:35
  • 13 Friends 2:24
  • 14 Levon 5:22
  • 15 Tiny Dancer 6:15
  • 16 Madman Across the Water 5:57
  • 17 Honky Cat 5:13
  • 18 Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters 4:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) 4:42
  • 2 Daniel 3:53
  • 3 Crocodile Rock 3:55
  • 4 Bennie and the Jets 5:20
  • 5 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 3:14
  • 6 All the Girls Love Alice 5:09
  • 7 Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding 11:07
  • 8 Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) 2:53
  • 9 Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting 4:54
  • 10 Jack Rabbit 1:51
  • 11 Harmony 2:45
  • 12 Young Man's Blues 4:42
  • 13 Step Into Christmas 4:30
  • 14 The Bitch Is Back 3:44
  • 15 Pinball Wizard 5:14
  • 16 Someone Saved My Life Tonight 6:44

Disc 3

  • 1 Philadelphia Freedom 5:40
  • 2 One Day (At a Time) 3:48
  • 3 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds 6:16
  • 4 I Saw Her Standing There (live) 3:42
  • 5 Island Girl 3:45
  • 6 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 3:47
  • 7 Don't Go Breaking My Heart 4:31
  • 8 I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford) (live) 3:34
  • 9 Ego 3:58
  • 10 Song for Guy 6:40
  • 11 Mama Can't Buy You Love 4:04
  • 12 Cartier 0:54
  • 13 Little Jeannie 5:12
  • 14 Donner pour donner 4:26
  • 15 Fanfare / Chloe 6:21
  • 16 The Retreat 4:45
  • 17 Blue Eyes 3:26

Disc 4

  • 1 Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny) 5:11
  • 2 I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues 4:42
  • 3 I'm Still Standing 3:03
  • 4 Sad Songs (Say So Much) 4:09
  • 5 Act of War (single mix) 4:43
  • 6 Nikita 5:44
  • 7 Candle in the Wind (single edit) (live) 3:58
  • 8 Carla Etude (live) 4:47
  • 9 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (live) 5:39
  • 10 I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That 7:21
  • 11 Give Peace a Chance 3:48
  • 12 Sacrifice 5:08
  • 13 Made for Me 4:22
  • 14 You Gotta Love Someone 4:58
  • 15 I Swear I Heard the Night Talkin' 4:31
  • 16 Easier to Walk Away 4:23

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