[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.
Category: Elton John
[Review] Elton John (1970)
Holy Moses, Elton and Bernie sure didn’t show up empty-handed this time.
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…
[Review] Elton John: Tumbleweed Connection (1970)
Elton and Bernie’s concept album brings American history to life, but forgot to pack a hit.
[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.
Elton John: “Friends” (1971)
A Top 40 hit from the film of the same name starring, well, Elton John’s song honestly.
[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.
[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.”
[Review] Elton John: Honky Château (1972)
Elton’s platinum-selling #1 hit, recorded in the (in)famous Chateau d’Herouville.
Elton John: “Daniel” (1973)
Elton earns more frequent flier miles, as another hit single soars to the top of the international charts.
[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.”
[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.
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.
[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.
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.