Falco - Greatest Hits [Original recording remastered]

Falco | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 14, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Buddha
• ASIN: B00001OH77
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,886 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #1 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Austria

Track Listings

1. Rock Me Amadeus

2. Der Kommissar

3. Vienna Calling

4. Junge Roemer

5. Jeanny

6. America

7. Munich Girls

8. Hoch Wie Nie

9. Macho Macho

10. Brillantin' Brutal'

11. Zuviel Hitze

12. Helden Von Heute

13. Ganz Wien

14. Maschine Brennt

15. Auf Der Flucht

16. Der Kommissar [Jason Nevins Radio Mix]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

199 of 203 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you bought this for Rock Me Amadeus..., October 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Falco - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

It seems like every individual has their own favorite version of Rock Me Amadeus. If that song and that song alone is the reason you're buying this album let me possibly redirect you... the version you will get on this album is the German single version (aka the Gold Mix) This is different than what you're used to hearing on the radio as other reviewers have mentioned. The typical US radio version is found on compilations like Entertainment Weekly 1986... for those of you looking for the Salieri Mix (the version with the dates in Mozart's life at the beginning) the closest you will find in the US is on More Pure 80s. This is basically the Salieri Mix but slightly shorter I think. It's got that timeline you've been looking for anyway! If you're basically a fan of all of Falco's music then this cd is great from start to finish. But for those of you desperately searching for your own special version of Amadeus, hopefully this review will save you some time and money!!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Euro-pop Change of Pace, March 13, 2002

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Rocknscrolls (Calgary, AB Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Falco - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

A near thorough anthology of Falco's best composed songs. If you wouldn't think of stooping to the Abba, Michael Jackson or Backstreet Boys pop level, Falco remains a confident (if temporary) exception for die-hard Rock `n Roll fans. Yes, still with a commercial edge incorporated to the sound, but nevertheless a good career representation of a man who certainly gave his most with the relatively short time he had to live. The first half of the CD probably has his greatest material (-Hoch wie nie, +Macho Macho) and is mostly derived from his best album `Falco 3`. Would have preferred if Manner Des Westen - Any Kind Of Land for sure and maybe Tango The Night had been included on this list but I guess in the mind of the producer that would have left only two tracks off that album not considered hits and been too much.

Unfortunately, the songs arranged on the collection's second half or `B side` began to seem more or less like the first 8-9 songs except with minor variations and do not add a great deal of originality to the list as the sounds and even lyrics become something of a blended re-mix. However, still an all-round very respectable compilation and again a nice change of pace for Rock enthusiasts. Both talent and energy prevail here over any Top-10 intent...

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's just great!, December 23, 1999

By A Customer

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Falco - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

Every song in this CD is GREAT. I bought it because it has two of his greatest songs that I couldn't find in other Falco's "collections": "Der Kommisar" and "Helden von Heute". Also, the version of "Rock me Amadeus" and "Vienna Calling" are different to the versions I already have (of course, since these are the original ones and which I had never listened before). This CD is really worth what I paid for it. I'd recommend it to you if you like Falco's music. You won't get disappointed whatsoever, at least I didn't.