``Greatest Hits'' From Billy Idol to Feature 14 Hit Tracks From His Solo Albums Plus a Live Version of ``Rebel Yell'' and One Brand New Recording -- ``Bitter Pill''.Entertainment Editors HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2001 The first "Greatest Hits" collection in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. by Billy Idol Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad, 30 November 1955 in Middlesex) is an English rock musician. He first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. will be released by Chrysalis/Capitol Records March 27. The comprehensive collection, "Greatest Hits," contains 14 tracks from his recorded albums, plus a live version of "Rebel Yell rebel yell n. Chiefly Southern U.S. See wahoo4. " and a brand new song -- "Bitter Pill." Idol is an icon in modern music, who continues to be a great seller. As testimony to the diversity of his music and its wide appeal, Idol's songs remain a staple at four different radio formats -- Modern Rock, Classic Rock, Rock and Adult Contemporary. Greatest Hits is a good way to discover -- or rediscover -- this multi-platinum artist. After the break-up of his British punk band, Generation X, Idol moved to New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and branched out far beyond his punk roots. Opening with "Dancing With Myself," from his first solo EP, "Don't Stop," "Greatest Hits" shows all sides of Idol's career -- raucous rocker, balladeer and dance artist. "Hot In The City" and "White Wedding," the two Top 40 hits from his self-titled debut album, exemplified what Idol called "the power of rock disco" ... and critics agreed. The Village Voice's Robert Christgau Robert Christgau (born April 18, 1942), is an American essayist, music journalist, and the self-declared "Dean of American Rock Critics".[1] In print, his name is sometimes abbreviated as Xgau. described "White Wedding" as "a call to innocence regained as desperate and persuasive as `Start Me Up.'" The two hit songs and videos, plus constant touring, led to a two-year chart run and sold-out concerts for Idol. The winning team Idol worked with on his debut -- producer Keith Forsey and guitarist/co-writer Steve Stevens -- continued to collaborate with him; two years after the release of his debut album, "Rebel Yell" pushed Idol to the top. The title track, the Top 5 ballad, "Eyes Without A Face" and "Flesh For Fantasy" dominated album charts and hit radio for a year. "Rebel Yell" went double platinum and Idol earned a Grammy(R) nomination, representing new blood alongside such legends as Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, John Mellencamp John Mellencamp, also known as John Cougar and John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951) is best known for being an American rock singer-songwriter. Early life John Mellencamp was born in Seymour, Indiana. and Elton John Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March, 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. . Idol's third album, "Whiplash whiplash n. a common neck and/or back injury suffered in automobile accidents (particularly from being hit from the rear) in which the head and/or upper back is snapped back and forth suddenly and violently by the impact. Smile," yielded another Grammy(R) nomination in the Best Rock Vocal category for one of his personal favorites, "To Be A Lover" (based on William Bell's "I Forgot To Be Your Lover"). "Sweet Sixteen" earned Idol praise for his songwriting skills from a wide array of fans and critics, including Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister, Warren Zevon, the Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). , Playboy and Kerrang. "Whiplash Smile" was followed by "Vital Idol," a collection of dance remixes that became the first remix album to hit the Top 10. It contained a No. 1 hit -- a live version of the Tommy James classic "Mony Mony." After a four-year break, Idol released his most personal album yet, "Charmed Life charmed life n. A life that seems to have been protected by a charm or spell. ." By that time he had branched out into film with a role in Oliver Stone's, "The Doors," which led to a cover of "L.A. Woman." The first single from "Charmed Life," "Cradle Of Love," was used in the Andrew Dice Clay film, "The Adventures Of Ford Fairlane." And don't forget his cameo performance in "The Wedding Singer." Idol continued his involvement with film, recording the title song from the Keanu Reeves blockbuster, "Speed." Since then, except for an appearance with The Who on their United States Quadrophenia tour, Idol has chosen to keep a low profile while working on new material. Track Listing: 1. "Dancing With Myself" 2. "Hot In The City" 3. "White Wedding" (part 1) 4. "Rebel Yell" 5. "Eyes Without A Face" 6. "Flesh For Fantasy" 7. "Catch My Fall" 8. "To Be A Lover" 9. "Don't Need A Gun" (single edit) 10. "Sweet Sixteen" 11. "Mony Mony" (live) 12. "Cradle Of Love" 13. "L.A. Woman" (single edit) 14. "Shock To The System" 15. "Rebel Yell" (recorded live Dec. 11, 1993 for KROQ's Acoustic Christmas -- Universal Amphitheater, Universal City, Calif.) 16. "Bitter Pill" (new recording) Media Review Copies: Available upon e-mail or fax request Greatest Hits Street Date: March 27, 2001 Genre: Pop/Rock UPC (Universal Product Code) The standard bar code printed on retail merchandise, which is administered by GS1 US, Brussels, Belgium and Lawrenceville, NJ (www.gs1.org). Code: 72435-28812-2-2 Label: Chrysalis/Capitol Records Format: CD |
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