Elton John (album)

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Elton John
Studio album by Elton John
Released	May 1970
Recorded	January 1970
Genre	Rock
Length	50:29
Label	DJM
Producer(s)	Gus Dudgeon
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Robert Christgau (B) link Rolling Stone (not rated) link Epinions link SACD
Elton John chronology
Empty Sky (1969)	Elton John (1970)	Tumbleweed Connection (1970)

Elton John is the artist's eponymous second album.

Because Empty Sky didn't see an American release, this record was many people's first exposure to his music. Compared to the ambitious Empty Sky, the follow-up features the catchy melodies and intelligent lyrics that John and lyricist Bernie Taupin became known for. Prime among these was "Your Song", which became one of their signature efforts.

Contents 1 Track listing 1.1 Bonus tracks (1996 CD reissue) 2 Personnel 3 Production 4 Charts

[edit] Track listing

All songs by John/Taupin.

1. "Your Song" – 4:05
2. "I Need You to Turn To" – 2:33
3. "Take Me to the Pilot" – 3:47
4. "No Shoe Strings on Louise" – 3:32
5. "First Episode at Hienton" – 4:49
6. "Sixty Years On" – 4:36
7. "Border Song" – 3:22
8. "The Greatest Discovery" – 4:13
9. "The Cage" – 3:31
10. "The King Must Die" – 5:23

[edit] Bonus tracks (1996 CD reissue)

1. "Bad Side of the Moon" – 3:15
2. "Grey Seal (original version)" – 3:36
3. "Rock 'n' Roll Madonna" – 4:52

[edit] Personnel

• Elton John - piano, harpsichord, keyboard, vocals
• Madeline Bell - vocals, background vocals
• Paul Buckmaster - cello
• Tony Burrows - vocals, background vocals
• Frank Clark - acoustic guitar, bass, guitar
• Roger Cook - vocals, background vocals
• Terry Cox - drums
• Brian Dee - organ, keyboard
• Lesley Duncan - vocals, background vocals
• Kay Garner - vocals, background vocals
• Colin Green - guitar, Spanish guitar
• Roland Harker - guitar
• Tony Hazzard - vocals, background vocals
• Clive Hicks - acoustic guitar, guitar, rhythm guitar, 12 string guitar
• Les Hurdie - bass
• Skaila Kanga - harmonica
• David Katz - violin
• Diana Lewis - synthesizer, Moog synthesizer
• Dennis Lopez - percussion
• Barbara Moore - vocals, choir, chorus
• Barry Morgan - drums
• Tex Navarra - percussion
• Alan Parker - rhythm guitar
• Caleb Quaye - guitar
• Dave Richmond - bass
• Alan Weighall - bass

[edit] Production

• Producer: Gus Dudgeon
• Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable
• Editing: Gus Skinas
• Remastering: Tony Cousins
• Digital transfers: Ricky Graham
• Surround sound: Greg Penny
• Lyricist: Bernie Taupin
• Arranger: Paul Buckmaster
• Orchestra contractor: David Katz
• Art direction: David Larkham
• Liner notes: Gus Dudgeon, John Tobler

[edit] Charts

Album

Year	Chart	Position
1970	UK album chart	5
1971	US Billboard Pop Albums	4

Singles

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1970	Border Song	US Billboard Pop Singles	92
1971	Your Song	UK Singles Chart	7
1971	Your Song	US Billboard Pop Singles	8