The Hits is a Rock album by Billy Joel, originally released in 2010. On Gatefold: 3 pressings tracked.
About
As a preface to an ambitious 2011 reissue campaign that promises rarities from the vaults, previously unavailable studio tracks, live performances and home video releases, Columbia/Legacy kicks things off in 2010 with the career-spanning 19-track <i>The Hits</i>. While <i>The Hits</i> offers nothing new for the hardcore fan, it’s a solid collection for those who are just getting caught up. Beginning with “Everybody Loves You Now” from 1971’s <i>Cold Spring Harbour</i>, things quickly go hit-single crazy with “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind,” “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song),” “My Life” all through to 1993’s “The River of Dreams.” Joel’s astonishing career is a testament to daring pop choices. His love of Frankie Valli (“The Longest Time,” “Tell Her About It”), his quick approximation of new wave (“It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me),” his social commentaries (“Allentown,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire”) and his peerless songcrafting (“Pressure,” “I Go to Extremes”) all come together in one succinct collection.
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Tracklist
- 1Everybody Loves You Now2:49
- 2Piano Man5:39
- 3The Entertainer3:40
- 4New York State Of Mind6:00
- 5Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)3:30
- 6Only The Good Die Young3:55
- 7My Life4:42
- 8Big Shot4:02
- 9You May Be Right4:14
- 10It's Still Rock And Roll To Me2:57
- 11Say Goodbye To Hollywood (Live Attic Version)4:25
- 12Allentown3:50
- 13Pressure4:40
- 14The Longest Time3:39
- 15Tell Her About It3:50
- 16A Matter Of Trust4:09
- 17We Didn't Start The Fire4:51
- 18I Go To Extremes4:23
- 19The River Of Dreams4:06
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- polished
- anthemic
- cinematic
Joel's seventh "greatest hits" compilation, which consists of a selection of some of Joel's most popular songs. All tracks on this compilation can be found on previous "greatest hits" compilations.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
Production & Engineering
- Bruce DickinsonCOMPILATION PRODUCER
- Artie RippPRODUCER
- Billy JoelPRODUCER
- Brian RugglesPRODUCER
- Danny KortchmarPRODUCER
- Joe "The Butcher" NicoloCO-PRODUCER
- Mick JonesPRODUCER
- Mike StewartPRODUCER
- Phil RamonePRODUCER
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 3 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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