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Category: Elton John

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[Review] Elton John: Empty Sky (1969)

Elton and Bernie’s first can be filed alongside such false starts at Man of Words, Man of Music and Whatever’s For Us.

Posted On 24 Sep14 Feb
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[Review] Elton John (1970)

Holy Moses, Elton and Bernie sure didn’t show up empty-handed this time.

Posted On 5 Sep6 Mar
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Elton John: “Your Song” (1970)

This sentimental love song was Elton’s most successful single at the time of its release, becoming a Top 10 hit in the US…

Posted On 5 Dec13 Jul
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[Review] Elton John: Tumbleweed Connection (1970)

Elton and Bernie’s concept album brings American history to life, but forgot to pack a hit.

Posted On 17 Oct19 Oct
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[Review] Elton John: Original Soundtrack Recording from the Paramount Picture “Friends” (1971)

Elton and arranger Paul Buckmaster provide the score to this mismatched love story.

Posted On 5 Apr20 Feb
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Elton John: “Friends” (1971)

A Top 40 hit from the film of the same name starring, well, Elton John’s song honestly.

Posted On 20 Feb
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[Review] Elton John: 11-17-70 (1971)

This is Elton’s best live album: a radio broadcast featuring just piano, bass and drums recorded before he became a big star.

Posted On 24 May19 Jan
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[Review] Elton John: Madman Across The Water (1971)

This is one of Elton’s heaviest and darkest albums, despite the light presence of “Tiny Dancer” and the perennial favorite, “Levon.”

Posted On 20 Dec15 Mar
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[Review] Elton John: Honky Château (1972)

Elton’s platinum-selling #1 hit, recorded in the (in)famous Chateau d’Herouville.

Posted On 10 Nov25 Jan
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Elton John: “Daniel” (1973)

Elton earns more frequent flier miles, as another hit single soars to the top of the international charts.

Posted On 8 Feb25 Jan
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[Review] Elton John: Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player (1973)

His best-selling album album so far featured “Crocodile Rock” and “Daniel.”

Posted On 6 Jan14 Nov
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[Review] Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)

This is Elton’s White Album and Exile on Main Street: a double-album masterpiece of creativity.

Posted On 15 Dec28 Mar
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Elton John: “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” (1974)

If this was Elton’s twilight, it’s the prettiest sunset you’ve ever heard.

Posted On 7 Feb11 Feb
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[Review] Elton John: Caribou (1974)

Elton is still at the top of his game, as the reigning king of the pop jungle scores another multiplatinum smash.

Posted On 23 Jan14 Feb
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night 45 rpm sleeve

John Lennon: “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night” (1974)

John Lennon hitches a ride on the Elton John juggernaut for his first #1 single as a solo artist.

Posted On 30 Apr20 Feb

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