The One (Elton John album)

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The One
Studio album by Elton John
Released	June 22, 1992 (UK) June 23, 1992 (U.S.)
Recorded	November 1991-March 1992
Genre	Rock/Pop
Length	57:27
Label	MCA Records (US/Canada) Rocket Records
Producer	Chris Thomas
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Robert Christgau (C+) link
Elton John chronology
The Very Best of Elton John (1990) The One (1992) Rare Masters (1992)

The One is the twenty-third studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1992. It was recorded at Studio Guillame Tell in Paris, produced by Chris Thomas and managed by John Reid. It was dedicated to Vance Buck.

The One spent three consecutive weeks at #2 without ever reaching #1 in the UK, being knocked off the top spot by Lionel Richie's Back to Front compilation.

Olle Romo collaborated with John and Taupin on one song, "Runaway Train", on which Eric Clapton sings a duet with John. David Gilmour makes an appearance playing guitar on "Understanding Women".

This was John's first album project since his rehabilitation from drug and alcohol addictions and bulimia in 1991.

[edit] Track listing

All songs by John/Taupin, except where noted.

1. "Simple Life" – 6:25
2. "The One" – 5:53
3. "Sweat it Out" – 6:38
4. "Runaway Train" (John/Taupin/Romo) – 5:23 (Duet with Eric Clapton)
5. "Whitewash County" – 5:30
6. "The North" – 5:15
7. "When a Woman Doesn't Want You" – 4:55
8. "Emily" – 4:58
9. "On Dark Street" – 4:43
10. "Understanding Women" – 5:03
11. "The Last Song" – 3:21

[edit] Bonus tracks (2001 CD reissue)

1. "Suit of Wolves" – 5:37
2. "Fat Boys and Ugly Girls" – 4:13

[edit] B-sides