OE04380

UPC: 5288122
Release Date: 2001-03-26

Greatest Hitsis a compilation ofBilly Idol‘s most popular singles, released byCapitol Recordsin 2001. The album includes two additional tracks: a live recording of one of his most popular songs, “Rebel Yell” (this live acoustic version was recorded in 1993 and appeared as a b-side for the single“Speed”in 1994), plus a new version of Idol’s longtime producerKeith Forsey‘s “Don’t You (Forget About Me)“. Although Forsey originally wrote the song with Idol in mind,[citation needed]Idol turned it down and eventually the song was given toSimple Mindswho would go on to make it a worldwide hit in 1985.Greatest Hitswascertified platinumby theRIAAin 2005.[2]