5 Classic Albums: 1970–1973

~ Release by Elton John (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1CD: Elton John
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1Your Song
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
12 string guitar:
Clive Hicks
acoustic guitar:
Frank Clark (Guitar/bassist)
bass guitar:
Dave Richmond
drums (drum set):
Barry Morgan (English drummer)
guitar:
Colin Green
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 54), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 136) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 202)
recording of:
Your Song
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30) (ended), Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available), Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. (fka Dick James Music Ltd.), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
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2I Need You to Turn To
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
guitar:
Roland Harker
harp:
Skaila Kanga (harpist)
harpsichord and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
I Need You to Turn To
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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3Take Me to the Pilot
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Alan Weighall
drums (drum set):
Barry Morgan (English drummer)
guitar:
Alan Parker (guitarist & composer)
percussion:
Dennis "Ace" Lopez
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo guitar:
Caleb Quaye
background vocals:
Madeline Bell, Tony Burrows, Roger Cook (US‐based British singer, songwriter and producer), Lesley Duncan, Kay Garner and Tony Hazzard (songwriter)
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Take Me to the Pilot
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30)
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4No Shoe Strings on Louise
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Alan Weighall
drums (drum set):
Barry Morgan (English drummer)
guitar:
Clive Hicks
percussion:
Dennis "Ace" Lopez
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo guitar:
Caleb Quaye
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
No Shoe Strings on Louise
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.353:31
5First Episode at Hienton
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
Moog:
Diana Lewis (UK sythesizer/keyboardist)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo guitar:
Caleb Quaye
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
First Episode at Hienton
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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6Sixty Years On
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
classical guitar [Spanish guitar]:
Colin Green
organ:
Brian Dee (UK jazz/rock piano/organ)
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Sixty Years On (Elton John song)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30) and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
24:35
7Border Song
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dave Richmond
drums (drum set):
Barry Morgan (English drummer)
guitar:
Colin Green and Clive Hicks
organ:
Brian Dee (UK jazz/rock piano/organ)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
background vocals:
Madeline Bell, Tony Burrows, Roger Cook (US‐based British singer, songwriter and producer), Lesley Duncan, Kay Garner and Tony Hazzard (songwriter)
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
chorus master:
Barbara Moore
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Border Song
lyricist:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) and Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30) and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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8The Greatest Discovery
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dave Richmond
drums (drum set):
Terry Cox (UK rock drummer)
guitar:
Clive Hicks
harp:
Skaila Kanga (harpist)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo cello:
Paul Buckmaster
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Greatest Discovery
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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9The Cage
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Clive Hicks
bass guitar:
Alan Weighall
drums (drum set):
Barry Morgan (English drummer)
guitar:
Caleb Quaye
Moog:
Diana Lewis (UK sythesizer/keyboardist)
percussion:
Tex Navarra
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
background vocals:
Madeline Bell, Tony Burrows, Roger Cook (US‐based British singer, songwriter and producer), Lesley Duncan, Kay Garner and Tony Hazzard (songwriter)
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Cage
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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10The King Must Die
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Les Hurdle
double bass:
Frank Clark (Guitar/bassist)
drums (drum set):
Terry Cox (UK rock drummer)
guitar:
Clive Hicks
percussion:
Dennis "Ace" Lopez
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
conductor:
Paul Buckmaster
arranger:
Paul Buckmaster
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The King Must Die
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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11Bad Side of the Moon (single version)
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Bad Side of the Moon
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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12Grey Seal
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Grey Seal
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.23:36
13Rock and Roll Madonna
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Rock and Roll Madonna
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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2CD: Tumbleweed Connection
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1Ballad of a Well-Known Gun
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar and solo guitar:
Caleb Quaye
bass guitar:
David Glover (bass guitarist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Roger Pope
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
background vocals:
Madeline Bell, Tony Burrows, Lesley Duncan, Tony Hazzard (songwriter) and Dusty Springfield
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Ballad of a Well‐Known Gun
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
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2Come Down in Time
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Les Thatcher
bass guitar:
Herbie Flowers
double bass:
Chris Laurence (double bassist)
drums (drum set):
Barry Morgan (English drummer)
harp:
Skaila Kanga (harpist)
oboe:
Karl Jenkins (Welsh composer, conductor and instrumentalist)
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Come Down in Time
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
3Country Comfort
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
12 string guitar:
Les Thatcher
acoustic guitar:
Caleb Quaye
bass guitar:
Herbie Flowers
drums (drum set):
Barry Morgan (English drummer)
harmonica:
Ian Duck (from 70s punk group “Jet Bronx & The Forbidden”)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
steel guitar:
Gordon Huntley
violin:
Johnny Van Derek (Johnny Van Derrick)
background vocals:
Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Country Comfort
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3?:??
4Son of Your Father
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
David Glover (bass guitarist)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope
harmonica:
Ian Duck (from 70s punk group “Jet Bronx & The Forbidden”)
instruments:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo guitar:
Caleb Quaye
background vocals:
Madeline Bell, Lesley Duncan, Kay Garner, Tammi Hunt and Sue & Sunny
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Son of Your Father
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.5?:??
5My Father's Gun
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Caleb Quaye
bass guitar:
David Glover (bass guitarist)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
background vocals:
Madeline Bell, Tony Burrows, Lesley Duncan, Kay Garner, Tony Hazzard (songwriter) and Dusty Springfield
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
My Father’s Gun
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.5?:??
6Where to Now St. Peter?
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar and solo guitar:
Caleb Quaye
bass guitar:
David Glover (bass guitarist)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
background vocals:
Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Where to Now St. Peter?
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
7Love Song
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar and background vocals:
Lesley Duncan
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
cover recording of:
Love Song
lyricist and composer:
Lesley Duncan
publisher:
BMG Gold Songs, Concord Music GmbH, Concord Songs Limited, New Hidden Valley Music Co., PW Arrangements, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Sunshine Music (Tomandl & Janisch OG (Vienna)), Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP) (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
recording of:
Love Song
lyricist and composer:
Lesley Duncan
publisher:
BMG Gold Songs, Concord Music GmbH, Concord Songs Limited, New Hidden Valley Music Co., PW Arrangements, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Sunshine Music (Tomandl & Janisch OG (Vienna)), Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP) (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
2.75?:??
8Amoreena
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
organ and piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo guitar:
Caleb Quaye
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Amoreena
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3?:??
9Talking Old Soldiers
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Talking Old Soldiers
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
10Burn Down the Mission
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Mike Egan (guitar) and Les Thatcher
bass guitar:
Herbie Flowers
congas and tambourine:
Robin Jones (latin jazz percussionist)
double bass:
Chris Laurence (double bassist)
membranophone:
Barry Morgan (English drummer)
organ:
Brian Dee (UK jazz/rock piano/organ)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Burn Down the Mission
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3?:??
11Into the Old Man's Shoes
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Into the Old Man's Shoes
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.5?:??
12Madman Across the Water (original version)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar and electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Mick Ronson (British guitarist) (in 1970-05)
bass:
Dee Murray (in 1970-05)
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson (in 1970-05)
guitar:
Mick Ronson (British guitarist)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (in 1970-05)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1970-05)
recording of:
Madman Across the Water (in 1970-05)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.75?:??
3CD: Madman Across the Water
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1Tiny Dancer
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Davey Johnstone (on 1971-08-09)
bass guitar:
David Glover (bass guitarist) (on 1971-08-09)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope (on 1971-08-09)
electric guitar:
Caleb Quaye (on 1971-08-09)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-08-09)
steel guitar:
BJ Cole (on 1971-08-09)
background vocals:
Tony Burrows (on 1971-08-09), Roger Cook (US‐based British singer, songwriter and producer) (on 1971-08-09), Lesley Duncan (on 1971-08-09), Dee Murray (on 1971-08-09), Nigel Olsson (on 1971-08-09), Barry St. John (on 1971-08-09), Terry Steele (on 1971-08-09), Liza Strike (on 1971-08-09) and Sue Glover & Sunny Leslie (on 1971-08-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-08-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 47) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 387)
recording of:
Tiny Dancer (on 1971-08-09)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.25?:??
2Levon
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Les Thatcher (on 1971-02-27)
bass guitar:
Brian Odgers (on 1971-02-27)
drums (drum set):
Barry Morgan (English drummer) (on 1971-02-27)
electric guitar:
Caleb Quaye (on 1971-02-27)
harmonium:
Brian Dee (UK jazz/rock piano/organ) (on 1971-02-27)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-02-27)
background vocals:
Lesley Duncan (on 1971-02-27), Barry St. John (on 1971-02-27), Liza Strike (on 1971-02-27) and Sue & Sunny (on 1971-02-27)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-02-27)
recording of:
Levon (on 1971-02-27)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.85?:??
3Razor Face
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
accordion:
Jack Emblow (accordionist) (on 1971-02-27)
bass guitar:
David Glover (bass guitarist) (on 1971-02-27)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope (on 1971-02-27)
electric guitar:
Caleb Quaye (on 1971-02-27)
organ:
Rick Wakeman (on 1971-02-27)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-02-27)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-02-27)
recording of:
Razor Face (on 1971-02-27)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.4?:??
4Madman Across the Water
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Davey Johnstone (on 1971-08-14)
drums (drum set):
Terry Cox (UK rock drummer) (on 1971-08-14)
electric bass guitar:
Herbie Flowers (on 1971-08-14)
electric guitar:
Chris Spedding (on 1971-08-14)
organ:
Rick Wakeman (on 1971-08-14)
percussion:
Ray Cooper (percussionist) (on 1971-08-14)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-08-14)
synthesizer:
Diana Lewis (UK sythesizer/keyboardist) (on 1971-08-14)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-08-14)
recording of:
Madman Across the Water (on 1971-08-14)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.3?:??
5Indian Sunset
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
double bass:
Chris Laurence (double bassist) (on 1971-08-14)
drums (drum set):
Terry Cox (UK rock drummer) (on 1971-08-14)
electric bass guitar:
Herbie Flowers (on 1971-08-14)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-08-14)
choir vocals:
Cantores in Ecclesia Choir (on 1971-08-14)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-08-14)
recording of:
Indian Sunset (on 1971-08-14)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.75?:??
6Holiday Inn
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Caleb Quaye (on 1971-08-09)
bass guitar:
David Glover (bass guitarist) (on 1971-08-09)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope (on 1971-08-09)
mandolin and sitar:
Davey Johnstone (on 1971-08-09)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-08-09)
background vocals:
Tony Burrows (on 1971-08-09), Roger Cook (US‐based British singer, songwriter and producer) (on 1971-08-09), Lesley Duncan (on 1971-08-09), Dee Murray (on 1971-08-09), Nigel Olsson (on 1971-08-09), Barry St. John (on 1971-08-09), Terry Steele (on 1971-08-09), Liza Strike (on 1971-08-09) and Sue & Sunny (on 1971-08-09)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-08-09)
recording of:
Holiday Inn (on 1971-08-09)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.25?:??
7Rotten Peaches
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Davey Johnstone (on 1971-08-14)
drums (drum set):
Terry Cox (UK rock drummer) (on 1971-08-14)
electric bass guitar:
Herbie Flowers (on 1971-08-14)
organ:
Rick Wakeman (on 1971-08-14)
percussion:
Ray Cooper (percussionist) (on 1971-08-14)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-08-14)
slide guitar:
Chris Spedding (on 1971-08-14)
synthesizer:
Diana Lewis (UK sythesizer/keyboardist) (on 1971-08-14)
background vocals:
Tony Burrows (on 1971-08-14), Roger Cook (US‐based British singer, songwriter and producer) (on 1971-08-14), Lesley Duncan (on 1971-08-14), Dee Murray (on 1971-08-14), Nigel Olsson (on 1971-08-14), Barry St. John (on 1971-08-14), Terry Steele (on 1971-08-14), Liza Strike (on 1971-08-14) and Sue & Sunny (on 1971-08-14)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-08-14)
recording of:
Rotten Peaches (on 1971-08-14)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.25?:??
8All the Nasties
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray (on 1971-08-11)
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson (on 1971-08-11)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-08-11)
tambourine:
Ray Cooper (percussionist) (on 1971-08-11)
choir vocals:
Cantores in Ecclesia Choir (on 1971-08-11)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-08-11)
recording of:
All the Nasties (on 1971-08-11)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.25?:??
9Goodbye
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (on 1971-02-27)
recorded at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-02-27)
recording of:
Goodbye (on 1971-02-27)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.25?:??
4CD: Honky Château
#TitleRatingLength
1Honky Cat
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
banjo:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
electric piano and piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
saxophone:
Jean-Louis Chautemps (French saxophonist) and Alain Hatot
trombone:
Jacques Bolognesi
trumpet:
Ivan Jullien
brass arranger:
Gus Dudgeon
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Honky Cat
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.25?:??
2Mellow
recorded in:
Europe
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Nigel Olsson
electric violin:
Jean‐Luc Ponty
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
organ and piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Mellow
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3?:??
3I Think I'm Going to Kill Myself
recorded in:
Europe
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
tap dance:
‘Legs’ Larry Smith
background vocals:
Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
I Think I'm Going to Kill Myself
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
4?:??
4Susie (Dramas)
recorded in:
Europe
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Nigel Olsson
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Susie (Dramas)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
2.65?:??
5Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long Long Time)
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
synthesizer:
David Hentschel
background vocals:
Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
part of:
Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 92), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 149) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 242)
recording of:
Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30), Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.8?:??
6Salvation
recorded in:
Europe
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
additional background vocals:
Madeline Bell, Tony Hazzard (songwriter), Larry Steele (British bassist, percussionist, guitarist & vocalist) and Liza Strike
background vocals:
Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Salvation
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
7Slave
recorded in:
Europe
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
banjo and guitar:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Slave
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
8Amy
recorded in:
Europe
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
congas:
Ray Cooper (percussionist)
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
electric violin:
Jean‐Luc Ponty
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
background vocals:
Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Amy
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.35?:??
9Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
recorded in:
Europe
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
guitar and mandolin:
Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3?:??
10Hercules
recorded in:
Europe
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
synthesizer:
David Hentschel
whistle:
Gus Dudgeon
additional background vocals:
Gus Dudgeon and Tony Hazzard (songwriter)
background vocals:
Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Hercules
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
11Slave (alternate 'fast' version)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Slave
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
4?:??
5CD: Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player
#TitleRatingLength
1Daniel
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set) and maracas:
Nigel Olsson
electric piano and mellotron and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
synthesizer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Daniel
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Songs of PolyGram International, Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available) and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.5?:??
2Teacher I Need You
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
mellotron and piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
background vocals:
Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Teacher I Need You
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
3Elderberry Wine
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
saxophone:
Jean-Louis Chautemps (French saxophonist) and Alain Hatot
trombone:
Jacques Bolognesi
trumpet:
Ivan Jullien
brass arranger:
Gus Dudgeon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Elderberry Wine
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.6?:??
4Blues for My Baby and Me
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar, electric guitar and sitar:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
orchestrator:
Paul Buckmaster
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Blues for My Baby and Me
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.5?:??
5Midnight Creeper
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone
electric piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
saxophone:
Jean-Louis Chautemps (French saxophonist) and Alain Hatot
trombone:
Jacques Bolognesi
trumpet:
Ivan Jullien
brass arranger:
Gus Dudgeon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Midnight Creeper
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
6Have Mercy on the Criminal
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
orchestrator:
Paul Buckmaster
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Have Mercy on the Criminal
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.65?:??
7I'm Going to Be a Teenage Idol
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
saxophone:
Jean-Louis Chautemps (French saxophonist) and Alain Hatot
trombone:
Jacques Bolognesi
trumpet:
Ivan Jullien
background vocals:
Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
I’m Gonna Be a Teenage Idol
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3?:??
8Texan Love Song
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar and mandolin:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
harmonium and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Texan Love Song
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2?:??
9Crocodile Rock
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone
farfisa and piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1972, in 1973) and Island Records (NOT for release label use! A division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 2022)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Crocodile Rock
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
PolyGram Music Publishing, Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. (fka Dick James Music Ltd.), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3.45?:??
10High Flying Bird
engineer:
Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Dave Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
background vocals:
Dave Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
High Flying Bird
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.5?:??
11Screw You (Young Man's Blues)
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recording of:
Screw You (Young Man's Blues)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
3?:??
12Jack Rabbit (single version)
acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin and slide guitar:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recording of:
Jack Rabbit
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.25?:??
13Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) (single version)
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
slide guitar:
Davey Johnstone
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recording of:
Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3?:??
14Skyline Pigeon (piano version)
acoustic guitar:
Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
orchestrator:
Paul Buckmaster
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recording of:
Skyline Pigeon
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2.35?:??