Overview
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by American rock band Boston, released on June 3, 1997, via Epic Records. This collection spans the band's career from their groundbreaking 1976 debut up to 1994’s Walk On, featuring some of the most iconic rock anthems of the 1970s and 1980s. It’s a perfect introduction for new fans and an essential addition for long-time listeners.
Release Date: June 3, 1997
Label: Epic Records
Genre: Arena Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock
Album Type: Compilation Album
Chart Performance: No. 47 (Billboard 200)
Certification: Platinum (RIAA)
Tracklist:
1. Tell Me
2. Higher Power (Sikes)
3. More Than a Feeling
4. Peace of Mind
5. Don’t Look Back
6. Cool the Engines
7. Livin’ for You
8. Feelin’ Satisfied
9. Party
10. Foreplay/Long Time
11. Amanda
12. Rock & Roll Band
13. Smokin’
14. A Man I’ll Never Be
15. The Star-Spangled Banner / 4th of July Reprise
16. Higher Power (Kalodner Edit)
Why You Should Listen
Greatest Hits brings together Boston’s signature arena-ready sound – the unmistakable guitar harmonies of Tom Scholz, Brad Delp’s soaring vocals, and the shimmering production that defined an era. From the eternal classic “More Than a Feeling” to the anthemic “Don’t Look Back” and the heartfelt power ballad “Amanda,” this compilation is a time capsule of Boston’s impact on rock.
The album also features two previously unreleased tracks, “Tell Me” and “Higher Power,” both showcasing Scholz’s evolving songwriting and commitment to Boston’s melodic rock identity.
Fun Facts & Trivia
🎸 Unreleased Gems: “Higher Power” was written in the mid-1990s and is notable for featuring both Brad Delp and Fran Cosmo on vocals – a rare overlap in Boston’s history.
🎸 Scholz’s Perfectionism: Tom Scholz spent years tweaking and remastering older material for this release, ensuring it had the same sonic punch as Boston’s studio albums.
🎸 The “Star-Spangled” Touch: The album closes with Boston’s instrumental take on “The Star-Spangled Banner,” seamlessly blending their patriotic spirit with rock grandeur.
🎸 A Nostalgic Bridge: Released at a time when classic rock was experiencing a major resurgence, this album reintroduced Boston’s magic to a new generation.
