"Greatest Hits" by Foo Fighters serves as a comprehensive collection of their most beloved hit singles. From their 1995 debut album, "Foo Fighters," the compilation features two standout tracks: "This Is a Call" and "Big Me." The band's sophomore effort, 1997's "The Colour and the Shape," contributes three singles to the compilation: "Monkey Wrench," "Everlong," and "My Hero," with the album remaining their top-selling release in the US.
 
Moving forward, "Greatest Hits" includes two singles each from subsequent albums: 1999's "There Is Nothing Left to Lose" ("Learn to Fly" and "Breakout") and 2002's "One by One" ("All My Life" and "Times Like These"). The album also features the standout single "Best of You" from their highly successful 2005 release, "In Your Honor," marking their highest-charting hit on the U.S., UK, and Australian singles charts.
Continuing their streak, "Greatest Hits" presents two singles from 2007's "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace": "The Pretender" and "Long Road to Ruin." Additionally, the compilation offers listeners two new tracks: "Wheels," released as the album's lead single on September 29, 2009, following its radio premiere on September 23, 2009, and "Word Forward," a poignant composition dedicated to Dave Grohl's late friend Jimmy, written and recorded during the "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" tour specifically for inclusion in the compilation, with production assistance from Butch Vig.