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Hits (Seal album)

Hits is a 2009 compilation album by Seal, released by Warner Bros. Records. It is Seal's second compilation album following 2004's Best 1991–2004. The album was released on two formats, a one-disc standard edition featuring 19 tracks and a two-disc deluxe edition with 34 tracks. Both versions of the album included two new songs, "I Am Your Man", composed by Ashford & Simpson and previously recorded by Edwin Starr, Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers and the Four Tops, and "Thank You Fa Lettin' Me Be Myself" by Sly & the Family Stone.

Hits
Greatest hits album by
Seal
Released30 November 2009
Recorded1991–2009
Genre
Length79:10
LabelWarner
Seal chronology
Soul
(2008) 		Hits
(2009) 		Commitment
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The single-disc edition includes many of the single versions of the songs, whereas the deluxe edition replaces them with the album versions, or as in the case of "The Beginning", a remix. The cover also served as the artwork for the 2008 single "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".

Track listing

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Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Originally fromLength
1."I Am Your Man"Nickolas Ashford, Valerie SimpsonHits (2009)4:03
2."Kiss from a Rose"SealSeal (1994) and Batman Forever soundtrack (1995)4:47
3."Killer" (radio remix)Seal, Guy SigsworthSeal (1991)4:17
4."Crazy"SealSeal (1991)4:29
5."Fly Like an Eagle"Steve MillerSpace Jam soundtrack (1996)4:14
6."Love's Divine"Seal, Mark BatsonSeal IV (2003)4:34
7."A Change Is Gonna Come"Sam CookeSoul (2008)3:54
8."Amazing"SealSystem (2007)3:02
9."Get It Together"Seal, Mark BatsonSeal IV (2003)4:26
10."Future Love Paradise"SealSeal (1991)4:19
11."My Vision" (featuring Jakatta)Seal, Dave Lee, Rick Salmon, Thomas NewmanSeal IV (2003)3:43
12."The Right Life" (single version)Seal, Stuart PriceSystem (2007)5:16
13."Prayer for the Dying" (single edit)Seal, Augustus IsidoreSeal (1994)4:14
14."I Can't Stand the Rain"Ann Peebles, Don Bryant, Bernard MillerSoul (2008)3:34
15."Waiting for You"Seal, Mark BatsonSeal IV (2003)3:44
16."The Beginning" (single edit)Seal, Guy SigsworthSeal (1991)4:08
17."Don't Cry" (single version)SealSeal (1994)4:29
18."It's a Man's Man's Man's World"James Brown, Betty Jean NewsomeSoul (2008)3:52
19."Thank You"Sly StoneHits (2009)3:42
Deluxe edition disc 1
No.TitleLength
1."I Am Your Man"4:03
2."Kiss from a Rose"4:47
3."Crazy" (extended version)5:56
4."Fly Like an Eagle"4:14
5."Love's Divine"4:36
6."A Change Is Gonna Come"3:54
7."Amazing"3:02
8."Get It Together"4:26
9."My Vision" (featuring Jakatta)3:45
10."Prayer for the Dying"5:30
11."I Can't Stand the Rain"3:33
12."Waiting for You"3:44
13."The Beginning" (US single remix)4:47
14."The Right Life" (radio remix edit)4:03
15."Don't Cry"6:19
16."Rolling"4:30
17."If You Don't Know Me by Now"3:49
18."Violet" (acoustic single version)4:11
Deluxe edition disc 2
No.TitleLength
1."Killer"6:21
2."Future Love Paradise" (extended EP version)5:34
3."Human Beings"4:35
4."A Father's Way"4:39
5."I'm Alive" (radio remix version)4:16
6."Colour"5:20
7."Free"3:23
8."Latest Craze"4:27
9."System"3:48
10."Newborn Friend" (David Morales Radio Remix)3:54
11."Lips Like Sugar" (featuring Mikey Dread)5:01
12."This Could Be Heaven"4:43
13."Les Mots" (featuring Mylène Farmer)4:47
14."It's a Man's Man's Man's World"3:51
15."Here I Am (Come and Take Me) / Get It Together / Knock on Wood (Medley)" (live 2008)8:14
16."Thank You"3:47

French edition

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  1. "I Am Your Man" (new song)
  2. "Kiss from a Rose" (album version)
  3. "Crazy" (single version)
  4. "Love's Divine" (album version)
  5. "Les Mots" – Mylène Farmer and Seal (single version)
  6. "A Change Is Gonna Come" (album version)
  7. "Amazing" (album version)
  8. "Killer" (single version)
  9. "Fly Like an Eagle" (album version)
  10. "Get It Together" (single version)
  11. "Future Love Paradise" (album version)
  12. "My Vision" – Jakatta and Seal (single version)
  13. "The Right Life" (single version)
  14. "Prayer for the Dying" (single version)
  15. "I Can't Stand the Rain" (album version)
  16. "Waiting for You" (album version)
  17. "Don't Cry" (single version)
  18. "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (album version)
  19. "Thank You Fa Lettin' Me Be Mice Elf Again" (new song)

US limited edition

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Disc one
  1. "I Am Your Man" (new song)
  2. "Kiss from a Rose" (album version)
  3. "Crazy" (album version)
  4. "Fly Like an Eagle" (album version)
  5. "Love's Divine" (album version)
  6. "A Change Is Gonna Come" (album version)
  7. "Amazing" (album version)
  8. "Killer" (single version)
  9. "Prayer for the Dying" (album version)
  10. "Get It Together" (album version)
  11. "The Right Life" (remix radio edit)
  12. "Future Love Paradise" (album version)
  13. "Waiting for You" (album version)
  14. "Free" (album version)
  15. "Rolling" (album version)
  16. "Don't Cry" (album version)
  17. "If You Don't Know Me by Now" (album version)
  18. "Thank You Fa Lettin' Me Be Mice Elf Again" (new song)
Disc two
  1. "A Change Is Gonna Come" (DVD)
  2. "I Can't Stand the Rain" (DVD)
  3. "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (DVD)
  4. "Knock on Wood" (DVD)
  5. "If You Don't Know Me by Now" (DVD)
  6. "I've Been Loving You Too Long" (DVD)
  7. "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" (DVD)
  8. "People Get Ready" (DVD)
  9. "Stand by Me" (DVD)
  10. "Kiss from a Rose" (DVD)
  11. "Crazy" (DVD)
  12. "If You Don't Know Me by Now" (DVD)
  13. "A Change Is Gonna Come" (DVD)
  14. "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (DVD)
  15. An Interview with David Foster (DVD)

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Hits
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[20] Gold 35,000^
France (SNEP)[21] Platinum 100,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[22] Gold 7,500^
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] Gold 100,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Seal – Hits (Album Review)". AllMusic.
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  5. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Seal – Hits" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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  9. ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Seal – Hits". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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  11. ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Seal – Hits". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Spanishcharts.com – Seal – Hits". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Seal – Hits". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Seal – Hits". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Seal – Hits". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  17. ^ "Lescharts.com – Seal – Hits". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Charts.nz – Seal – Hits". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  19. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums 2012". ARIA. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  20. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2011 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  21. ^ "French album certifications – Seal – Hits" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 6 October 2024. Select SEAL and click OK. 
  22. ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Seal – Hits". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  23. ^ "British album certifications – Seal – Hits". British Phonographic Industry.
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