''Greatest Hits'' is a compilation album by Welsh singer

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. It was released on 14 September 2001 by Sanctuary Records. The album features Tyler's major career hits and one of her latest recordings from the time, "Tyre Tracks and Broken Hearts". Greatest Hits became a substantial hit in several European countries, and was certified Platinum by the IFPI Norway. It received a positive review from ''

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'' and is among Tyler's best-selling compilation albums.

Background

Tyler had a photoshoot directed by Paul Cox, who was photographer for her 1995 album ''

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''. The album includes one of Tyler's latest recordings from the time of release, "Tyre Tracks and Broken Hearts". The song was written by

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and originally recorded for the concept album for the 1996 musical '' Whistle Down the Wind''. Tyler performed the song live at Webber's 50th birthday celebration at the

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in London, 1998.

Critical reception

''Greatest Hits'' was given three and a half stars out of five from ''

''. They stated that, "As long as it has "Total Eclipse of the Heart", "It's a Heartache", "Faster Than the Speed of Night" and "Holding Out for a Hero" on it, any Bonnie Tyler compilation is going to earn a few stars, and this collection from Sanctuary is no exception."

Track listings

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Personnel

* Management – David Aspden * Mastering – Andy Pearce

References

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