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| Because ] didn't see an American release, Elton John's self-titled second album was what first caused people to take notice of England's newest music sensation. After the ambitious ], the follow-up presented its audience the bare essence of what Elton & lyricist Bernie Taupin were all about: insanely-catchy melodies & intelligent lyrics pop music hadn't seen the like of since the arrival of Bob Dylan. | Because '']'' didn't see an American release until 1975, Elton John's self-titled second album was what first caused people to take notice of England's newest music sensation. After the ambitious '']'', the follow-up presented its audience the bare essence of what Elton & lyricist Bernie Taupin were all about: insanely-catchy melodies & intelligent lyrics pop music hadn't seen the like of since the arrival of Bob Dylan. | ||
| ==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
| *Elton John - ], ], ], ] | *Elton John - ], ], ], ] | ||
| *Madeline Bell - vocals, background vocals | *Madeline Bell - vocals, background vocals | ||
| *Paul Buckmaster - ] | *] - ] | ||
| *Tony Burrows - vocals, background vocals | *Tony Burrows - vocals, background vocals | ||
| *Frank Clark - ], ], ] | *Frank Clark - ], ], ] | ||
| *Roger Cook - vocals, background vocals | *] - vocals, background vocals | ||
| *Terry Cox - ] | *Terry Cox - ] | ||
| *Brian Dee - ], keyboard | *Brian Dee - ], keyboard | ||
| *Lesley Duncan - vocals, background vocals | *] - vocals, background vocals | ||
| *Kay Garner - vocals, background vocals | *Kay Garner - vocals, background vocals | ||
| *Colin Green - guitar, ] | *Colin Green - guitar, ] | ||
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| *Tex Navarra - percussion | *Tex Navarra - percussion | ||
| *Alan Parker - rhythm guitar | *Alan Parker - rhythm guitar | ||
| *Caleb Quaye - guitar | *] - guitar | ||
| *Dave Richmond - bass | *Dave Richmond - bass | ||
| *Alan Weighall - bass | *Alan Weighall - bass | ||
| ==Production== | ==Production== | ||
| *Producer: Gus Dudgeon | *Producer: ] | ||
| *Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | *Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | ||
| *Editing: Gus Skinas | *Editing: Gus Skinas | ||
| *Remastering: Tony Cousins | *Remastering: Tony Cousins | ||
| *Digital transfers: Ricky Graham | *Digital transfers: Ricky Graham | ||
| *Surround sound: Greg Penny | *Surround sound: ] | ||
| *Lyricist: Bernie Taupin | *Lyricist: Bernie Taupin | ||
| *Arranger: Paul Buckmaster | *Arranger: Paul Buckmaster | ||
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Elton John is the self-titled second album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1970 (see 1970 in music).
Track listing
all songs by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
- "Your Song" - 4:05
- "I Need You to Turn To" - 2:33
- "Take Me to the Pilot" - 3:47
- "No Shoe Strings on Louise" - 3:32
- "First Episode at Hienton" - 4:49
- "Sixty Years On" - 4:36
- "Border Song" - 3:22
- "The Greatest Discovery" - 4:13
- "The Cage" - 3:31
- "The King Must Die" - 5:23
- "Bad Side of the Moon" - 3:15
- "Grey Seal" - 3:36
- "Rock N Roll Madonna" - 4:52
* bonus tracks on remastered CD reissue
The Album
Because Empty Sky (album) didn't see an American release until 1975, Elton John's self-titled second album was what first caused people to take notice of England's newest music sensation. After the ambitious Empty Sky (album), the follow-up presented its audience the bare essence of what Elton & lyricist Bernie Taupin were all about: insanely-catchy melodies & intelligent lyrics pop music hadn't seen the like of since the arrival of Bob Dylan.
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
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
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Pop Albums | 4 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | "Border Song" | Pop Singles | 92 |
| 1971 | "Your Song" | Pop Singles | 8 |