Elton John

Well I bought this 50 year ago still play it on record player , but you cant put a record player in a car ,too bouncy , but you can listen to great music and for me this is

Delivered on time!

This is a stunning album which I bought when it was first released. I am exploring early Elton John, having bought the imported version of Rocket Man, a great collection and so thought I would go back to the original albums. In my recent phase of exploring old and loved gems which I had let slip I realised that I had overlooked EJ, whose early work is unbeatable and for me outshines a lot of his later work.Elton John, his second album is one of the great records - with early classics like Your Song, Take me to the Pilot, Border Song, The King Must Die. Very supportive orchestral arrangements from Paul Buckmaster. Full acknowledgement of a group effort is shown by the photo, which includes Paul, Gus Dudgeon, producer, and Bernie Taupin.Elton for me slightly overdoes the Transatlantic accent with his vocals on some tracks but this is one of his early 5/6 albums that, like Rod Stewart's early records occupy an important place in many hearts. Both artists went on to overwhelming success - but, in the opinion of many, did not beat albums like this

Elton John's second LP, released in 1970, sees the Elton John/ Bernie Taupin songwriting team maturing nicely after their solid debut 'Empty Sky' (1969). The general feel here is reflective and acoustic; the opener 'Your Song' is gorgeous and, in my view, should never be covered by any artist [black mark, Ms Ellie Goulding!]. Reggie certainly knows how to rock things up on the likes of 'Take Me To The Pilot' and 'Border Song' demonstrates the lovely gospel feel of early Elton albums. The closing track 'The King Must Die' is a superior ballad which builds to a majestic climax. Overall, this is a solid performance and should form an important part of your 'classic' Elton John collection.

So many great tracks ,so many memories!!

The first time I heard this a pal had returned from Glastonbury with this disc which he found in the mud ! No sleeve just the disc . As you can imagine it was in pretty shonky condition but I just loved it . Still do obviously as I've bought it again . I have to admit that I'm not a huge fan of Elton and I know there are other albums of his I perhaps really ought to give a try ( so much music...so little time ) .But this is before fame and all that and is a great collection of songs performed brilliantly in my opinion .

bought the vinyl lp many years ago and played it alot,always thought this was some of his best stuff so bought the cd. it was as good as i remember and brought back memories of the 70s and the great singer song writers of that time.everybody remembers "your song"which was the big hit but the rest of the songs although not performed now are well worth a listen as much as for bernie's lyrics as the music

A bit dubious at first But it's brilliant Bernie and elton what a partnership These songs are ageless through the years I've heard these songs grow for the better it proves you There brilliance is second to none it's just a shame that the true fans of music Are abroad, elton has given so much to up and coming singers. His music is far more brilliant and lasting than the beetles he's 70 and still in top form

love it

Got the cd in plenty of time.I am in the process of building up my Elton John collection ( Just need a couple more to complete the entire catalogue. A must have for any Elton John fan with songs like "Bad Side of the Moon", "Your Song", "Take Me The Pilot", "Grey Seal" and "The Border Song"

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Che strano effetto fa sentire questo album del 1970 al giorno d'oggi. Oggi che John è probabilmente (sicuramente?) più famoso per la sua vita privata e per le sua vita da megastar miliardaria che non per la sua musica. Musica sempre più sofisticata, ricca di glamour e di tanto, tantissimo, mestiere. Ma in quel 1970 che lo vede realizzare due dei suoi lavori più belli in assoluto (questo e "Tumblewood connection") John era un giovane ( è del 1947) pieno di inventiva e di estro. Al suo fianco figure come Gus Dudgeon (in veste di produttore) e Paul Buckmaster (nel fondamentale ruolo di arrangiatore), per non parlare di Bernie Taupin (il suo alter ego nonchè paroliere) che non poco peso avranno sulla fortuna del nostro.L'album si apre con quella "Your song" che mostra subito quale siano i connotati artistici su cui si muove; una delicata ballata pianistica da toni molto intimisti. Toni ribaditi anche nella successiva "I need you to turn to". Guarda oltre oceano "Take me to the pilot" con quel piano honky e un'atmosfera che sarebbe piaciuta alla Band di Robbie Robertson; un brano che mostra cosa avrebbe potuto essere John se non avesse invece scelto il pop barocco e i lustrini."No shoe strings to Louise" prosegue sui toni proposti dal brano precedente con un sound molto american oriented,verso quel country pop che andava molto al periodo; il problema che John risulta credibilissimo con la sua scrittura vivace e intensa. "First episode at Hienton" è un perfetto esempio di pop sinfonico di cui John è maestro assoluto. E poi quei pochi secondi inziali di "Sixty years on" con gli archi dissonanti, che genialata; poi la canzone si snocciala delicatamente e un altro tassello fondamentale del songbook eltoniano è scritto. E poi la volta di "Border song"; alzi la mano chi non la conosce.. (da segnalare la potente versione fatta da Aretha Franklin nel 1972... e la Franklin in quel periodo non coverizzava il primo che capitava... era la Regina del Soul). Poi è il turno di "The greatest discovery" e mi immagino questo brano suonato in un arena americana gremita di gente con gli accendini accesi (già, a quei tempi non si usava il cellulare) a dondolarsi e cantare il pezzo. Che l'ambizioso John guardasse già al mercato americano lo ribadisce anche "The cage" perfetta miscela di pop, soul (i fiati sono fantastici) e country.Chiudeva questo fantastico album "The king must die" e non poteva essere chiusura migliore, un pezzo per cui il compianto Freddy Mercury avrebbe ceduto volentieri l'anima al diavolo pur di comporla.Questa versione cd offre poi 3 bonus tracks,"Bad side of the moon" "Grey seal" e "Rock and roll Madonna" tutti singoli usciti in quel magistrale e irripetibile 1970.

Dieses Album ist wirklich klasse. Außer dem bekannten Your Song sind noch fünf weitere starke Lieder drauf. Mit Recht hat Elton John hiermit seinen ganz großen Durchbruch geschafft. Wirklich zu empfehlen.