Elton John - Honky Chateau - MCA 2017 - (Condition 90-95%) - Cover Book Fold - LP Record

Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven numbers ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club.Raised in the Pinner area of London, John learned to play piano at an early age, and by 1962 had formed Bluesology, an R&B band with whom he played until 1967. He met his longtime musical partner Taupin in 1967, after they both answered an advert for songwriters. For two years, they wrote songs for artists including Lulu, and John worked as a session musician for artists including the Hollies and the Scaffold. In 1969, John's debut album, Empty Sky, was released. In 1970, his first hit single, "Your Song", from his second album, Elton John, reached the top ten in the UK and the US. John has also had success in musical films and theatre, composing for The Lion King and its stage adaptation, Aida and Billy Elliot the Musical.

Record Details

Title

Elton John - Honky Chateau - MCA 2017

Singer

Elton John

Artists

Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson, Elton John, Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps, Jacques Bolognesi, Ivan Julien, Jean-Luc Ponty, Davey Johnstone & David Henschel

Instruments

Banjo, Bass, Drums, Electric Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, Tambourine, Electric Violin, Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Congas & Whistle

Producer

Gus Dudgeon

Lyrics

Elton John & Bernie Taupin

Releasing Year

1973

Genre

Private Songs

Language

English

Label

MCA Records

Made In

USA

Manufacture

MCA Records Inc.

Serial No

MCA 2017

Side One

• Honky Cat

Elton John

• Mellow

Elton John

• I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself

Elton John

• Susie (Dramas)

Elton John

• Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)

Elton John

Side Two

• Salvation

Elton John

• Slave

Elton John

• Amy

Elton John

• Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters

Elton John

• Hercules

Elton John

Specification

Size

12 Inches

Speed

33 RPM

Record Condition

90-95%

Cover Condition

Excellent