He had helped to create the sonic sculpture of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” breakthrough of the previous summer, and now turned his hand to illustrating some of these new John-Taupin creations with dark, majestic orchestrations.īuckmaster went on to a long working relationship with Elton and put his stamp on albums by countless other luminaries including the Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Harry Nilsson and many later artists, before his death in 2017. The other key ally was Paul Buckmaster, a contemporary of Elton’s and a brilliant arranger who gave the album’s sound even greater depth and drama. Quaye was a member of Hookfoot, who had backed Elton on radio sessions and at gigs such as a 1969 show at London’s Royal College Of Art. It also featured other such contributors as guitarists Caleb Quaye and Clive Hicks, and trusty comrades on backing vocals, including Lesley Duncan, Roger Cook and Madeline Bell. Recorded at Trident Studios in London, it began his collaboration with producer Gus Dudgeon, but still with a co-ordination role for Steve Brown, who had overseen Empty Sky. The simple, eponymous title of Elton John’s new album was a fresh statement of intent. Recording sessions: a fresh statement of intent It still failed to chart, but better days were coming. The track received considerable airplay in Britain and even an endorsement from one of Elton’s pop heroines, Dusty Springfield. Click an album cover or view songs below.Įlton John Song List List of most albums and songs by Elton John.As Elton marked that birthday, his self-titled second album was heralded by the single release of “Border Song.” The gospel-tinged ode featuring the Barbara Moore Choir displayed both Elton’s increasing confidence and the Americana-soaked imagination of his writing partner of three years, Bernie Taupin. Sorry for the inconvenience in the mean time.Įlton John Chords, memorabilia, backing tracks, and videos. Note: Apologies, after some website software update the site is displaying some songs in one line. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going To Be A Long, Long Time).Songs From The West Coast – Oct 1, 2001.Captain Fantastic (and the Brown Dirt Cowboy) – May 19, 1975.Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Oct 5, 1973.Don’t Shoot Me (I’m Only The Piano Player) – Jan 22, 1973.
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