Great Hits
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts · 1996
75 min · 23 tracks · rock music
A high-energy compilation blending punk rock anthems with powerful ballads and Jett's signature gritty vocals.
Great Hits is an album by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, released in 1996. A high-energy compilation blending punk rock anthems with powerful ballads and Jett's signature gritty vocals. The album reached No. 37 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Jett's sustained popularity into the mid-'90s. It features some of her most recognized tracks, influencing a generation of female rock musicians and solidifying her status in rock history. The inclusion of diverse covers also highlights her versatility and broad appeal across different musical styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Great Hits sound like?
A high-energy compilation blending punk rock anthems with powerful ballads and Jett's signature gritty vocals. Rooted in rock music.
What makes Great Hits by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts notable?
The album reached No. 37 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Jett's sustained popularity into the mid-'90s. It features some of her most recognized tracks, influencing a generation of female rock musicians and solidifying her status in rock history. The inclusion of diverse covers also highlights her versatility and broad appeal across different musical styles. By the time 'Great Hits' was released in 1996, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were enjoying a resurgence after their commercial success in the 1980s. This album came as a collection of their most impactful songs, following the critical acclaim of their previous albums like 'Notorious' (1991). Jett's established reputation as a rock icon made this compilation a celebration of her enduring legacy.
How many songs are on Great Hits?
Great Hits has 23 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Bad Reputation Standout 2:47
- 2 Crimson and Clover 3:16
- 3 Light of Day 3:31
- 4 Everyday People 2:38
- 5 I Hate Myself for Loving You 4:10
- 6 Backlash 3:45
- 7 Cherry Bomb Standout 2:57
- 8 Love Is Pain 3:05
- 9 Fake Friends 3:14
- 10 Roadrunner USA 3:31
- 11 Victim of Circumstance 2:53
- 12 Have You Ever Seen the Rain? 3:33
- 13 Shout 2:47
- 14 The French Song 3:34
- 15 I Love Rock 'n' Roll Standout 2:54
- 16 Make Believe 3:04
- 17 Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh Yeah!) 3:44
- 18 I Need Someone 3:13
- 19 Don't Surrender 3:51
- 20 You Don't Know What You've Got 3:12
- 21 Time Has Come Today 4:11
- 22 Little Liar 4:08
- 23 Love Is All Around 0:58
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
75 min 9 sec
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