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Personnel: Elton John (vocals, piano, harpsichord); Colin Green, Alan Parker , Roland Harker, Alan Weighall, Caleb Quaye (guitar); Frank Clark (acoustic guitar, acoustic bass guitar); Clive Hicks (12-string guitar); Skaila Kanga (harp); Paul Buckmaster (cello); Brian Dee (organ); Diana Lewis (Moog synthesizer); Dave Richmond, Les Hurdie (bass instrument); Terry Cox, Barry Morgan (drums); Dennis Lopez, Tex Navarra (percussion).
Liner Note Author: Gus Dudgeon.
Empty Sky was followed by Elton John, a more focused and realized record that deservedly became his first hit. John and Bernie Taupin's songwriting had become more immediate and successful; in particular, John's music had become sharper and more diverse, rescuing Taupin's frequently nebulous lyrics. "Take Me to the Pilot" might not make much sense lyrically, but John had the good sense to ground its willfully cryptic words with a catchy blues-based melody. Next to the increased sense of songcraft, the most noticeable change on Elton John is the addition of Paul Buckmaster's grandiose string arrangements. Buckmaster's orchestrations are never subtle, but they never overwhelm the vocalist, nor do they make the songs schmaltzy. Instead, they fit the ambitions of John and Taupin, as the instant standard "Your Song" illustrates. Even with the strings and choirs that dominate the sound of the album, John manages to rock out on a fair share of the record. Though there are a couple of underdeveloped songs, Elton John remains one of his best records. [The CD reissue includes the bonus tracks "Bad Side of the Moon," "Grey Seal," and "Rock n Roll Madonna."] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Elton John's second album was his first to be released in the U.S., and the difference between it and its predecessor, EMPTY SKY, is palpable and immediate. ELTON JOHN opens with "Your Song," a halting ballad that is one of the most moving love songs in the modern pop canon. The album also marks John's fruitful association with Gus Dudgeon and arranger Paul Buckmaster (who'd previously collaborated on David Bowie's "Space Oddity"). The team came up with a spare orchestral sound that surrounds the singer and his piano with dashes of both classical and rock guitar, synthesizers, carefully arranged drums, and searing strings.
This wasn't all-out pop yet, but rather a striking and singular brand of folk-rock. "Take Me To The Pilot" shows flashes of John's rocking future ("Bennie And The Jets" descended from it), "No Shoe Strings On Louise" is Rolling Stonesy country-rock, and "Sixty Years On" is haunting and memorable. More typical for this session is "I Need You To Turn To," another love song that finds lyricist Bernie Taupin in an unusually direct mode, and features a beautiful harpsichord melody from John. ELTON JOHN cast the mold for the singer's future superstardom.Q (8/95, pp.143-145) - 3 Stars - Good - "...an accomplished diverse collection of...sophisticated material..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.122) - "The hit single 'Your Song,' still his signature, the gospel-influenced 'Border Song' and the deep meditation 'Sixty Years On' all posited Elton as a most serious singer-songwriter."
Record Collector (magazine) (p.95) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Here the listener gets a more focused idea of Elton's craft as a tunesmith, the subtle nuances of his chord structures marking him out as an innovative talent." Elton John Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   Memories
Wow, the moving tunes that prevaded my pre-teen thinking...One of my all-time favorite's of EJ's ....Truly well thought out orchestration backs up the band in this classic first offering from the master of the piano.The depth of feeling stirs the mind.
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Elton John
Fantastic. Much better than the later Elton John material.
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I have this album on the old 33 1/3 rpm and wanted it on the CD format. It is deeper than some of Elton Johns later works. Good music.
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Every artist needs to start somewhere.
Sometimes, an artist needs to have a basis on which to launch their greatest talents. Elton's "Empty Sky" must have been that basis, for this album brims with new talent that, even today, feels immediate and timeless. Mr. John exploded into popularity on the strength of "Your Song", but it is not the only track here that is memorable. Each song is powerful, and beautifully written. Those who have not bought this album need to buy it, now. It plays very well and very powerfully, and it, more than anything, probably made the singer-songwriter genre kick-start its popularity. Take a listen, and see where Elton takes you.
Submitted by Galen (Anchorage, AK, USA)
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Elton John is by far my favorite single artist. This fine slower paced album is highlighted by the timeless Your Song, one of Elton's most enduring songs. Border Song might be my favorite and features some fine choral back up singing. Sixty years On and First Time At Hienton are fine works. A nice album and a sign of the big things to come.
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Elton John became a true superstar with 1972's Honky Chateau. He followed that album with Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, his most direct, pop-oriented album to date. Designed as a pastiche of classic and contemporary pop styles, the album almost sounds like an attempt to demonstrate the diversity of the John/Taupin team. Though the hits are remarkable -- "Daniel" is a moving ballad and "Crocodile Rock" is a sly take on '50s rock & roll -- the album is slightly uneven. Several of the album tracks, particularly the knowing "I'm Gonna Be a Teenage Idol" and the rocking "Elderberry Wine," are as strong as anything John had recorded, but there are too many melodies that simply don't catch hold. Nevertheless, the singles were strong enough to keep the album at the top of the charts, and at its best, it is a very enjoyable piece of well-crafted pop/rock. [The CD reissue includes the bonus tracks "Screw You (Young Man's Blues)," "Jack Rabbit," "Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again)," and the piano version of "Skyline Pigeon."] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
DON'T SHOOT ME I'M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER was the first of two 1973 albums that sealed Elton John's superstardom. It included his first U.S. #1 single, the nostalgic "Crocodile Rock," along with one of his most enduring ballads, "Daniel," a veiled salute to a Vietnam vet. By now, John was at ease in almost any musical setting. While lyricist Bernie Taupin continued to feed him the usual mix of road songs, homages to the American West, and offbeat love ballads, John was flying ahead with an ambitious, try-anything agenda that effectively blurred the lines between AM pop and FM rock.
"Crocodile Rock"'s whimsicality, with its vintage Farfisa organ, and "Daniel," a seductive studio concoction of keyboards and acoustic guitar, leaned toward the former. "Elderberry Wine" approached the latter, with its hard guitar sound and blues-rock horn-riffing, as did "Have Mercy On The Criminal,"
| | Elton John Tumbleweed Connection CD (1971) Remastered
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Lyricist: Bernie Taupin.
Personnel: Elton John (vocals, piano, organ, keyboards, background vocals); Elton John; Mick Ronson (guitar); Les Thatcher (acoustic guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, 6-string guitar, 12-string guitar); Johnny VanDerrick (violin); Chris Laurence (acoustic bass, acoustic bass guitar); Sunny, Sue & Sunny, Sunny Leslie, Sue Glover (background vocals); Lesley Duncan (vocals, acoustic guitar, background vocals); Nigel Olsson (vocals, drums, background vocals); Caleb Quaye (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Mike Egan (acoustic guitar); Gordon Huntley (steel guitar); Skaila Kanga (harp); Johnny Van Derek (violin); Ian Duck (harmonica); Karl Jenkins (oboe); Brian Dee (organ); Dee Murray (bass guitar, background vocals); Dave Glover , Herbie Flowers (bass guitar); Roger Pope (drums, percussion); Barry Morgan (drums); Robin Jones (congas, tambourine); Dusty Springfield, Madeline Bell, Tony Burrows, Tony Hazzard, Kay Garner, Tammy Hunt (background vocals).
Liner Note Authors: Gus Dudgeon; John Tobler.
Recording information: Trident Studios, London, England.
Editor: Gus Skinas.
Photographers: Barrie Wentzell; Barry Wentzell; David Larkham.
Arranger: Paul Buckmaster.
Instead of repeating the formula that made Elton John a success, John and Bernie Taupin attempted their most ambitious record to date for the follow-up to their breakthrough. A loose concept album about the American West, Tumbleweed Connection emphasized the pretensions that always lay beneath their songcraft. Half of the songs don't follow conventional pop song structures; instead, they flow between verses and vague choruses. These experiments are remarkably successful, primarily because Taupin's lyrics are evocative and John's melodic sense is at its best. As should be expected for a concept album about the Wild West, the music draws from country and blues in equal measures, ranging from the bluesy choruses of "Ballad of a Well-Known Gun" and the modified cou
| | Elton John Empty Sky CD (1969) Remastered
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The 1996 reissue of EMPTY SKY includes four songs that were issued as two singles prior to the album's release: "Lady Samantha"/"All Across The Havens" and "It's Me That You Need"/"Just Like Strange Rain." The album has been digitally remastered by Gus Dudgeon, using original master tapes and digital processing equipment at 20-bit resolution. According to Dudgeon (ICE newsletter, January 1996), the results are "100% better" than the two previous American CD issues.
Personnel: Elton John (vocals, piano, organ, electric piano, harpsichord); Caleb Quaye (electric & acoustic guitars, congas); Graham Vickery (harmonica); Don Fay (tenor saxophone, flute); Tony Murray (bass); Roger Pope (drums, percussion); Nigel Olsson (drums).
Recorded at Dick James Studios and Olympic Studios, London, England. Includes liner notes by John Tobler and Gus Dudgeon.
This is part of Rocket's Elton John: The Classic Years series.
Although he had made a number of re-recordings of popular songs for a budget record label in the late '60s, Empty Sky was the first true solo album Elton John recorded after leaving Bluesology; it also marked the beginning of his long and fruitful collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin. Empty Sky is quite indicative of the post-Sgt. Pepper's era. With its ambitious arrangements and lyrics, it's clear that John and Taupin intended the album to be a major statement. Though it shows some signs of John's R&B roots, most of the album alternates between vaguely psychedelic rock and burgeoning pop songcraft, capped off by a bizarre reprise of brief moments of all of the songs on the record. There aren't any forgotten gems on Empty Sky, but it does suggest John's potential. [The CD reissue includes the bonus tracks "Lady Samantha," "All Across the Havens," "It's Me That You Need," and "Just Like Strange Rain."] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Not released in the U.S. until 1975, after he'd achieved superstardom, Elton John's first album is as much a part of late-
| | Elton John Madman Across The Water CD (1971) Remastered
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Personnel: Elton John (vocals, piano, keyboards); Elton John; Sunny Leslie, Sue Glover (vocals, background vocals); Alan Parker (guitar); David Katz (violin); Diana Lewis (synthesizer, ARP synthesizer); Diane Lewis-Steinberg (synthesizer); Chris Laurence (acoustic bass, acoustic bass guitar); Herbie Flowers (electric bass, bass guitar); Dee Murray (bass guitar, background vocals); Dave Glover , Brian Odgers (bass guitar); Sunny, Sue & Sunny, Sue (background vocals); Davey Johnstone (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, sitar, synthesizer); Lesley Duncan, Liza Strike, Roger Cook, Terry Steele, Tony Burrows, Barry St. John (vocals, background vocals); Caleb Quaye (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Les Thatcher (guitar, acoustic guitar); Chris Spedding (guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar); B.J. Cole (steel guitar); Jack Emblow (accordion); Brian Dee (harmonium); Rick Wakeman (organ, keyboards); Nigel Olsson (drums, background vocals); Roger Pope, Terry Cox, Barry Morgan (drums); Ray Cooper (tambourine, percussion); Cantores in Ecclesia.
Audio Remasterer: Tony Cousins.
Audio Remixer: Ken Scott.
Liner Note Authors: Gus Dudgeon; John Tobler.
Recording information: Trident Studio, London, England (02/27/1971-08/14/1971).
Director: Robert Kirby.
Editor: Gus Skinas.
Illustrator: David Larkham.
Photographers: Bob Gruen; David Larkham.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Steve Brown; Bernie Taupin.
Arranger: Paul Buckmaster.
Trading the cinematic aspirations of Tumbleweed Connection for a tentative stab at prog rock, Elton John and Bernie Taupin delivered another excellent collection of songs with Madman Across the Water. Like its two predecessors, Madman Across the Water is driven by the sweeping string arrangements of Paul Buckmaster, who gives the songs here a richly dark and haunting edge. And these are songs that benefit from grandiose treatments. With most songs clocking in around five minutes, the record feels like a major work,
| | Elton John Honky Chateau CD (1972) Remastered
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Composer: Elton John.
Lyricist: Bernie Taupin.
Personnel: Elton John (vocals, piano, electric piano, organ, keyboards, background vocals); Elton John; Gus Dudgeon (vocals, whistling, whistle, background vocals); Chris Gavin (saxophone); David Hentschel (keyboards, synthesizer, ARP synthesizer); Dee Murray (bass guitar, background vocals); Legs Larry Smith (taps); Larry Steel (background vocals); Davey Johnstone (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, synthesizer, background vocals); Larry Steele, Liza Strike, Madeline Bell, Tony Hazzard (vocals, background vocals); Jean-Luc Ponty (violin, electric violin); Jean Louis Chautemps, Alain Hatot (saxophone); Ivan Julian (trumpet); Jacques Bolognesi (trombone); Nigel Olsson (drums, congas, tambourine, background vocals); Ray Cooper (congas, percussion).
Audio Remasterer: Tony Cousins.
Liner Note Author: John Tobler.
Recording information: Strawberry Studios, France.
Editor: Gus Skinas.
Unknown Contributor Role: Legs Larry Smith .
Considerably lighter than Madman Across the Water, Honky Chateau is a rollicking collection of ballads, rockers, blues, country-rock, and soul songs. On paper, it reads like an eclectic mess, but it plays as the most focused and accomplished set of songs Elton John and Bernie Taupin ever wrote. The skittering boogie of "Honky Cat" and the light psychedelic pop of "Rocket Man" helped send Honky Chateau to the top of the charts, but what is truly impressive about the album is the depth of its material. From the surprisingly cynical and nasty "I Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself" to the moving ballad "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters," John is at the top of his form, crafting immaculate pop songs with memorable melodies and powerful hooks. While Taupin's lyrics aren't much more comprehensible than before, John delivers them with skill and passion, making them feel more substantial than they are. But what makes Honky Chateau a classic is the songcraft, and the way John ties disparate strands of
| | Crickets Collection/California Sun-She Loves You CD (1995) (Import) United Kingdom
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Track Listing of songs: ; All Over You; Everybody'S Got A Little Problem; I Think I'Ve Caught The Blues; We Gotta Get Together; Playboy; My Little Girl; Teardrops Fall Like Rain; Right Or Wrong; Don'T Try To Change Me; Lost And Alone; I'm Not A Bad Guy; I Want To Hold Your Hand; California Sun; She Loves You; A Fool Never Learns; Slippin' And Slidin'; I Saw Her Standing There; Lonely Avenue; Please Please Me; Money; From Me To You; You Can'T Be In Between; Come On;
| | Mink Deville Cabretta/Return To Magenta CD (1997) (Import) Australia
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Bin 12924. Australian two-on-one reissue on Raven for theEclectic group's first two Jack Nitzsche produced albums,1977's 'Cabretta' & 1978's 'Return To Magenta'. 2O tracks inall. Featured tracks between the two include 'Guardian Angel'Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl', 'Cadillac Walk', 'Venus Of AvenueD', 'Little Girl', ''A' Train Lady', 'I Broke That Promise','Soul Twist', 'Just Your Friends', as well as a guest appearance by Dr. John.
2 LPs on 1 CD: CABRETTA (1977)/RETURN TO MAGENTA (1978).
Personnel includes: Willy DeVille (vocals, guitar); Louie X. Erlanger (guitar); Mac Rebenack, Bobby Leonard (piano); Steve Douglas, Jackie Kelso (saxophone); Ruben Siguenza (bass); Thomas R. Allen, Jr. (drums); The Immortals (background vocals).
Recorded at A&R Studios and Columbia Recording Studios, New York, New York.
Originally released on Capitol.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Personnel: Louie Erlanger (guitar); Steve Douglas , Jackie Kelso (saxophone); Bobby Leonard (piano); Thomas R. Allen, Jr. (drums); David Forman, Michael Johnson, Max Bowman, Max ?, Cleon Douglas, Val Heron, The Immortals, The Bees (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Mark Howlett.
Recording information: A & R Studios, New York, NY; Columbia Recording Studios, New York, NY; Sound Factory West, New York, NY.
Photographers: Brian D. McLaughlin; Leland Bobbe; Eric Stephen Jacobs.
Mink Deville's second and third albums, Cabretta and Return to Magenta, were combined on a single disc by Raven Records in 1997. It's an ideal way for serious Deville fans to replace their original vinyl editions of both albums. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
| | Carnaval: Sua Historia V.21 CD (2001) (Import) Brazil
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This uplifting and addictive release includes the best samba songs from Carnaval from the 1920s to the 1960s. The album includes 21 beat-happy songs.
Album with classic Carnival Samba songs from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's.
| | Andy C Fabric Live 18 CD (2004)
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DJs: Andy C.; DJ Hype.
| | Solid Gold 50'S CDs (2005) Import
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Track Listing of songs: DISC 1: Great Balls of Fire; Blue Suede Shoes; Listen to Me; Get Your Kicks on Route 66; Kissa Me Baby; You Keep on Knocking But You Can't Come In; Tequila; Money Honey; For Your Precious Love; I Walk the Line; Walkin' After Midnight; Mr. Sandman; 5-10-15 Hours; Honest I Do; I Only Have Eyes for You; Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache, A; Raindrops; In the Still of the Night; DISC 2: Rock Around the Clock; Domino; Mystery Train; Twist, The; Hully Gully; Boppin' the Blues; Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On; Be-Bop-A-Lula; To Know Him Is to Love Him; Rebel Rouser; Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu, The; Fannie Mae; Glory of Love, The; One Mint Julep; Have Mercy Baby; Raunchy; Rockin' with My Baby; Raining in My Heart;
| | Tokyo Disco CDs (2006) (Import) United Kingdom
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Mark Doyle has been responsible for compiling the best dance music for over 6 years and has founded the stunning "Fierce Angel" label & club events productions, that is, Doyle is doing what he does best: bringing you the fiercest club anthems & the best parties in the world! Illustrator Jason Brooks is on board too, continuing with his distinctive cover art! "Tokyo Disco" is the label's first compilation series, 3CD's worth of unmixed tracks presented in full 12" versions, many debuting here on CD. It's disco tip with exclusive tracks by Discrete, Nick C, Club 4 Life ft Lorraine Brown, Simmonds & Christopher and Grooveland, established anthems by Martin Solveig, Silsonic, Tokyo Ft Siobahn, Housesonic Ft Juliet Lewis and Fac15. The late night frenzy builds with exclusives from Hott 22 Ft Bonnie Bailey, Mind Electric & Inaya Day. The early 90's get thoroughly remixed with new versions of Tall Paul & Strike. The set tops of with "Love Sensation" by Eddie Thoneick & Kurd Maverick.
Personnel: Kashius J., Rita Campbell, Sandy Mill, Terry Shelton, Amanda Wilson (vocals); Alix Pascal, Nigel Wallace Price (guitar); Pelle Fridell (horns); Chris Brann (keyboards, programming); Shawn V. Lucas (keyboards); Rietta Austin (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Chris Brann; Eric Kupper; Jon Pearn; Nicky C.; Ian Wallman; Leigh Darlow; Michael Gray.
Audio Remixers: Jerry Ropero; Mark Knight ; Henry Burrows; Leigh Darlow; Richard Earnshaw; Tall Paul.
Liner Note Author: Mark Du'velle Doyle.
Recording information: 800 East Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA; Attik Studios, Italy; Audiofreaks Studio; Dirty Studios, Melbourne, Australia; Fat Fox Studios, London, England; Hysteria Recording, Weston, CT; Intwo Music, Montreal, Canada; Sultra Studios.
Illustrator: Jason Brooks .
Arrangers: Chris Brann; Eric Smax; Mark Du'velle Doyle; Nicky C.; Chris Bemand.
With cover art that resembles the popular Hed Kandi series (probably an intentional graphic design ploy to lure unsuspecting listeners in), the inaugural edition of the Tokyo Disco series seems promising enough at the beginning, courtesy of the disco anthem "Runaway Love." But after "Jealousy," courtesy of Martin Solveig, things start to meander into the mundane, with predictable mixes and run-of-the-mill tracks and remixes from familiar faces heard on other compilations (namely Hed Kandi). This type of mix has been done before -- and done better elsewhere -- courtesy of other similar series. There's no doubt this one will be in the budget bin of your local record store sometime soon. ~ Rob Theakston
| | Kenny Rogers Forever CDs (2006)
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Madacy does it quick and dirty on this three-disc set of Kenny Rogers. If you don't mind not having the best sound, or comprehensive liner notes, this will do nicely. All of Rogers' hits with the First Edition are here, as well as his big hit singles as a solo performer. And for Madacy, this thing is shockingly complete. Sure it's "cool" to downplay Rogers as merely an old-school lounge lizard vocalist who came from country and crossed over to pop, but that's selling him quite a bit short. Rogers was, in his prime, a singular song interpreter who gave many songwriters their first real shot, including Mickey Newbury. He also scored big with hits by other people across the pop music spectrum, from singing country to soul to pop ballads and even rock songs. This set is a testament to that despite its rather dodgy presentation. ~ Thom Jurek
This three-disc Madacy set of Kenny Rogers will do nicely if you don't mind not having the best sound or comprehensive liner notes. All of Rogers' hits with the First Edition are here, as well as his big hit singles as a solo performer. And for Madacy, this thing is quite complete. Sure it's "cool" to downplay Rogers as merely an old-school lounge lizard vocalist who came from country and crossed over to pop, but that's selling him quite a bit short. Rogers was, in his prime, a singular song interpreter who gave many songwriters their first real shot, including Mickey Newbury. He also scored big with hits by other people across the pop music spectrum, from singing country to soul to pop ballads and even rock songs. This set is a testament to that. ~ Thom Jurek
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