The very first ‘Best Of’ collection, curated by Gardot herself, spans 14 years of her career includes 24 tracks that showcase the breadth of her musical abilities. Featuring selections from her six studio albums, remixes, live recordings, and previously unreleased tracks, highlights on the album include her multilingual performances, emotive renditions of classics like Elton John’s “Love Song,” and live recordings that convey the raw honesty of her concerts. Each track offers a glimpse into the diverse emotional landscapes Gardot can traverse, making “The Essential Melody Gardot” a rich and compelling portrait of an artist whose music speaks for itself.

Vinyl 1

Side A:

1. Baby I‘m A Fool - 3:32
2. If The Stars Were Mine - 2:50
3. C‘est Magnifique - 4:52
4. Morning Sun - 5:05
5. Sweet Memory - 3:21
6. Mira - 4:12
7. Over The Rainbow - 4:34

Side B:

1. Worrisome Heart - 4:21
2. Our Love Is Easy - 5:29
3. Love Song - 5:25
4. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants - 5:42
5. Les Etoiles (Live) - 3:20
6. La Vie En Rose - 5:15

Vinyl 2

Side C:

1. First Song - 4:39
2. This Foolish Heart Could Love You (The Paris Sessions) - 3:59
3. Once I Was Loved - 4:46
4. Ain‘t No Sunshine (Live In Paris) - 5:06
5. Moon River - 3:48

Side D:

1. Your Heart Is As Black As Night - 2:43
2. If I Tell You I Love You - 3:36
3. Who Will Comfort Me - 4:57
4. Love Me Like A River Does (Live In Paris) - 5:31
5. Bad News (Live) - 6:25
6. La Llorona (Live) - 6:24