Super Hits | ||||
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Greatest hits album by | ||||
Released | January 27, 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1984 - 1991 | |||
Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal | |||
Length | 43:03 | |||
Label | Columbia, Epic, Sony Music, Legacy | |||
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Allmusic | [1] |
Super Hits is a budget-priced ten-track compilation that features Europe's two biggest hits selected by producer Bruce Dickinson (not to be confused with the Iron Maiden vocalist) "The Final Countdown" and "Carrie", but neglects the lesser-known "Rock the Night" and "Superstitious" [2] in favor of a selection of album tracks and failed singles. The album was geared towards casual fans who want two big hits in one collection. [3]
All songs were written by Joey Tempest, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Final Countdown" | 5:08 | |
2. | "Sign of The Times" | 4:14 | |
3. | "Carrie" | Tempest, Michaeli | 4:30 |
4. | "Cherokee" | 4:12 | |
5. | "Time Has Come" | 4:00 | |
6. | "Open Your Heart" | 4:08 | |
7. | "Let the Good Times Rock" | 4:03 | |
8. | "Halfway to Heaven" | Tempest, Jim Vallance | 4:07 |
9. | "Tomorrow" | 3:04 | |
10. | "Prisoners in Paradise" | Tempest, Michaeli | 5:37 |
Total length: | 43:03 |
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