Candle in the Wind question

OK guys, I need your help.

Apparently there are about 3 different "good" sounding versions of this song out there on CD.

Those would be:

1. On the Steve-mastered CD "Your Songs". This one was transfered by Steve in '85 flat from the US MCA safety copies.

2. On the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" MFSL (Ultradisc 1 ). Steve has said this whole album sounds like the mastertape.

3. On the "Elton John Greatest Hits" DCC Steve-mastered version.

Now I only have versions 1 & 2, #3 is on its way to me next week. So, I'm curious as to what most of you guys think is the "best" version out there.

My comparisions to the "Your Songs" version and the "GBYBR" version lean my preferences to the MFSL. Although Steve's sounds great, the MFSL sounds a little more open with the vocals and more bass. This could be a result of some slight EQ (?).

Let me have it, guys! Steve, any comments on similarities or differences would be appreciated.

 

I'd say the DCC Gold Greatest Hits...

 

Sounds right, but wouldn't it be funny if Steve chimed in that the MFSL was the best of the three

'Course he wouldn't do that....would he?

ED

 

LOL!