About this album
Where they were
Released in 2005, 'Greatest Hits' marks a retrospective look at Pat Benatar's career after more than three decades since her debut album, 'In the Heat of the Night' (1979). At this point, she had solidified her status as a pioneering female rock artist with multiple Grammy Awards and a series of chart-topping hits. This collection captures her evolution while celebrating her enduring influence in the rock genre.
Why it matters
'Greatest Hits' serves as a definitive collection of Benatar's work, featuring tracks that reached the top of Billboard charts, including 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot' and 'Love Is a Battlefield.' The album also reflects her impact on female representation in rock music during the late 20th century, earning her a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022.
Essential tracks
- "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" — This track is emblematic of Benatar's bold persona and has become an anthem for empowerment and resilience, widely recognized across generations.
- "Love Is a Battlefield" — Blending rock with pop sensibilities, this song showcases Benatar's vocal prowess and narrative depth, making it one of her signature songs.
- "Fire and Ice" — The song's dramatic lyrics and powerful instrumentation highlight Benatar's ability to convey complex emotions through rock music, resonating deeply with audiences.
- "We Belong" — This track exemplifies Benatar's melodic strength and lyrical vulnerability, solidifying its status as a classic in her catalog.
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Heartbreaker 3:28
- 2 We Live for Love 3:55
- 3 Hit Me With Your Best Shot 2:52
- 4 Hell Is for Children 4:51
- 5 Treat Me Right 3:14
- 6 You Better Run 3:04
- 7 Fire and Ice 3:19
- 8 Promises in the Dark 4:49
- 9 Precious Time 6:02
- 10 Shadows of the Night 3:43
- 11 Little Too Late 3:26
- 12 Looking for a Stranger 3:26
- 13 Love Is a Battlefield 4:10
- 14 We Belong 3:41
- 15 Ooh Ooh Song 4:09
- 16 Invincible 4:09
- 17 Sex as a Weapon 4:20
- 18 Le Bel Age 4:19
- 19 All Fired Up 4:11
- 20 One Love 4:31
