"Easier to Walk Away" is a song written by the British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John. It is the second and final single released from the Rocket Record Company 2-CD retrospective The Very Best of Elton John, issued largely in overseas markets excluding the United States, where the more expansive box set To Be Continued... was issued. The song peaked at number 63 in the United Kingdom and entered the top 20 in Austria and France. A music video was made to promote the song composed of some John's videos from 1978 to 1990 and some stock footage from various decades.
Release "Easier to Walk Away" peaked at No. 63 in the UK, No. 57 in Australia, No. 59 in Canada, No. 51 in Germany and No. 71 in the Netherlands. It had better success in Austria and France, peaking at No. 23 and No. 20, respectively.
Music video The entire music video was shot in black and white. It shows John in various activities he was involved like attending Watford F.C. games and having fun backstage and various historical events in history.
It is also comprised some Elton John music videos from 1978 to 1990 (from how the video started):
"Healing Hands" (1989) "I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That" (1988) "You Gotta Love Someone" (1990) "Wrap Her Up" (1985) "Paris" (1986) "A Word in Spanish" (1988) "Sacrifice" (1989) "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" (1983) "Ego" (1978)
Personnel Elton John – vocals and piano Randy Jackson – bass guitar Kenny Aronoff – drums Paul Jackson, Jr. – guitar Michael Landau – guitar David Lasley, Harry Bowens, Donald Ray Michell, Sweet Pea Atkinson – backing vocals James Newton Howard – synthesizers and arrangements Michael Mason – Synclavier
Charts + Weekly chart performance for "Easier to Walk Away" Chart (1990–1991) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 57 Zimbabwe (ZIMA)* Zimbabwe. Kimberley, C. Zimbabwe: singles chart book. Harare: C. Kimberley, 2000 11
Release history + Release dates and formats for "Easier to Walk Away" Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United Kingdom 26 November 1990 Rocket Australia 28 January 1991 Japan 25 February 1991 Mini-CD
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