The Best of LeAnn Rimes

The Best of LeAnn Rimes is a greatest hits album by American country singer LeAnn Rimes. Released on February 2, 2004, the album focuses on her pop crossover songs which were hits internationally, including "How Do I Live", "Can't Fight the Moonlight" and her duet with Ronan Keating, "Last Thing on My Mind".[1] A standalone DVD of the same name was also released featuring music videos.

The Best of LeAnn Rimes
Greatest hits album by
ReleasedFebruary 2, 2004
Recorded1994–2003
GenreCountry, pop
Length75:08 (Asian)
LabelAsylum-Curb
ProducerChuck Howard, Dann Huff, Desmond Child, Gregg Pagani, Greg Walker, Johnny Mulhair, Mike Curb, Trevor Horn, LeAnn Rimes, Peter Amato, Peter Collins, Steve Robson, Wilbur C. Rimes
LeAnn Rimes chronology
Greatest Hits
(2003)
The Best of LeAnn Rimes
(2004)
What a Wonderful World
(2004)
Singles from The Best of LeAnn Rimes
  1. "This Love"
    Released: February 3, 2004

On June 21, 2004, Rimes released The Best of LeAnn Rimes: Remixed, a complementary album featuring remixes.[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Track listing

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The Best of LeAnn Rimes

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UK edition[3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Can't Fight the Moonlight"Diane Warren3:36
2."Life Goes On"Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child, Rimes3:34
3."How Do I Live"Warren4:27
4."I Need You"Dennis Matkosky, Ty Lacy3:49
5."We Can"Warren3:39
6."Last Thing on My Mind" (duet with Ronan Keating)Ronan Keating, Steve Robson3:57
7."This Love"Rimes, Marc Beeson, Jim Collins3:53
8."But I Do Love You"Warren3:20
9."Written in the Stars" (duet with Elton John)Elton John, Tim Rice4:19
10."Suddenly"Carlsson, Child4:00
11."The Right Kind of Wrong"Warren3:48
12."Commitment"Tony Colton, Tony Marty, Bobby Wood4:36
13."Please Remember"Warren4:34
14."Crazy"Willie Nelson2:55
15."Blue"Bill Mack2:49
16."Looking Through Your Eyes"David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager4:00
17."You Light Up My Life"Joe Brooks3:38
18."One Way Ticket (Because I Can)"Keith Hinton, Judy Rodman3:34
19."How Do I Live" (Mr. Mig Dance Radio Edit)Warren3:57
20."Can't Fight the Moonlight" (Latino Mix)Warren3:35
Asian edition[4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Can't Fight the Moonlight"Diane Warren3:36
2."Life Goes On"Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child, Rimes3:34
3."How Do I Live"Warren4:27
4."I Need You"Dennis Matkosky, Ty Lacy3:49
5."Last Thing on My Mind" (duet with Ronan Keating)Ronan Keating, Steve Robson3:57
6."But I Do Love You"Warren3:20
7."Written in the Stars" (duet with Elton John)Elton John, Tim Rice4:19
8."This Love"Rimes, Marc Beeson, Jim Collins3:53
9."We Can"Warren3:39
10."Suddenly"Carlsson, Child4:00
11."You Light Up My Life"Joe Brooks3:38
12."Crazy"Willie Nelson2:55
13."Unchained Melody"Alex North, Hy Zaret3:53
14."Looking Through Your Eyes"David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager4:00
15."Blue"Bill Mack2:49
16."You Are"Laurie Webb3:45
17."The Right Kind of Wrong"Warren3:48
18."Soon"Warren3:56
19."Yesterday"John Lennon, Paul McCartney3:57
20."I Will Always Love You"Dolly Parton3:35
Asian release bonus VCD[5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Life Goes On" (Karaoke) (Music Video)Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child, Rimes3:41
2."How Do I Live" (Karaoke) (Music Video)Diane Warren4:37
3."I Need You" (Karaoke) (Music Video)Dennis Matkosky, Ty Lacy3:30
4."Suddenly" (Karaoke) (Music Video)Carlsson, Child4:08
5."We Can" (Non-movie version) (Karaoke) (Music Video))Warren3:46
6."Can't Fight the Moonlight" (Music in High Places performance)Warren3:30

The Best of LeAnn Rimes: Remixed

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Standard edition[7]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Can't Fight the Moonlight" (Latino Mix)Diane Warren3:35
2."Soon" (Graham Stack Radio Edit)Diane Warren4:07
3."I Need You" (Dave Aude Radio Edit)Dennis Matkosky, Ty Lacy4:22
4."But I Do Love You" (Almighty Radio Edit)Diane Warren4:02
5."We Can" (Widelife Radio Edit)Diane Warren3:47
6."Last Thing on My Mind" (Metro Mix)Ronan Keating, Steve Robson3:34
7."Suddenly" (Riva Radio Edit)Carlsson, Child4:07
8."Sittin' on Top of the World" (Aurora Borealis Radio Edit)Amanda Marshall4:36
9."The Right Kind of Wrong" (Graham Stack Radio Edit)Diane Warren3:26
10."You Are" (Bertoldo Radio Edit)Laurie Webb3:44
11."Tic Toc" (Thunderpuss Radio Edit)Amato, Pagani, Christina Rumbley3:46
12."How Do I Live" (Mr. Mig Dance Radio Edit)Diane Warren3:54
13."Life Goes On" (Peter Amato Radio Edit)Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child, Rimes3:21
14."Over the Rainbow" ('A Cappella' Version)Arlen, Harburg2:48

Personnel

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  • Tim Akers – keyboards
  • Tom Bukovac – electric guitar
  • Lisa Cochran – background vocals
  • Perry Coleman – background vocals
  • Eric Darken – percussion
  • Dan Dugmore – steel guitar
  • Shannon Forrest – drums
  • Dann Huff – electric guitar
  • Elton John – duet vocals on "Written in the Stars"
  • Ronan Keating – duet vocals on "Last Thing on My Mind"
  • Shawn Lee – drums, percussion
  • The London Session Orchestra – strings
  • B. James Lowry – acoustic guitar
  • Jerry McPherson – electric guitar
  • Wil Malone – string arrangements, conductor
  • Dominic Miller – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • Steve Nathan – keyboards
  • LeAnn Rimes – lead vocals
  • Steve Robson – acoustic guitar, keyboards
  • Rohan Thomas – keyboards
  • Glenn Worf – bass guitar

Charts

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The Best of LeAnn Rimes debuted on UK Albums Chart at No. 2, the highest debut for Rimes on the UK Chart. It spent 16 weeks in the top 30 and was certified Platinum there. The album also peaked within the top 10 in five other countries in Europe.

The Best of LeAnn Rimes: Remixed

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Chart (2004) Peak
position
Swiss Albums Chart[19] 90

References

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