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Elton John is the second album from Elton John.

Because Empty Sky didn't see an American release, Elton John's self-titled second album 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.

Track listing

  1. Your Song
  2. I Need You To Turn To
  3. Take Me To The Pilot
  4. No Shoe String On Louise
  5. First Episode At Hienton
  6. Sixty Years On
  7. Border Song
  8. The Greatest Discovery
  9. The Cage
  10. The King Must Die
  11. Bad Side Of The Moon *
  12. Grey Seal (original version) *
  13. Rock And Roll Madonna *

(*) bonus tracks included on the digitally-remastered 1996 re-release

Personnel

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
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