Elton John - Rocket Man: Number Ones [CD/DVD Package]
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Music CD Cover Artist: Elton John Brand: Uni Edition: Music CD Format: Limited Edition, Original recording remastered CD Release Date: 2007-03-27 Music Label: Island Soundtracks: Music CD 1
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Free Music Notes for Rocket Man: Number Ones [CD/DVD Package] Album
Free Music Review: There are so many favorites that are missing
Hit: 3 Stars
The Good
All twelve of Elton John's U.S. #1's are here. Some are obvious, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Bennie & The Jets," "Daniel," "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me "and" Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Others may puzzle you; "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," "Island Girl," and "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word." In addition John's top singles (and to fill out the album a little more), he's included five more favorites; "Your Song," "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," "Candle in the Wind," and "Saturday Night's Alright." There is apparently a bonus DVD (which I didn't get) with five live performances from Elton's "The Red Piano" concert, plus five music videos.
The Bad
It's a little sad when you realize that after all those years in the music business, Elton has only had 12 number one songs in the U.S. Compared to the others who have released "Number Ones" albums, it's not many songs at all. I'm still scratching my head that "Candle in the Wind" wasn't a number one song. Also, Elton John has released numerous greatest hits packaged over the years. I really don't see the need to isolate the number ones.
The Verdict
This is a decent sampling from the pop-rock icon, but there are so many favorites that are missing. Some of Elton's best work never reached number one in the U.S. For the most Elton John for your buck, Elton John's Greatest Hits 1970-2002 would be a much better investment. Number Ones is merely a quick cash-in, with minimal packaging, and absolute minimal information in its booklet.