Elton John – Elton John

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Artist: Elton John

Title: Elton John

Year: 1970

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Tracklist

  • 1. Your Song (4:01)
  • 2. I Need You To Turn To (2:30)
  • 3. Take Me To The Pilot (3:44)
  • 4. No Shoe Strings On Louise (3:29)
  • 5. First Episode At Hienton (4:46)
  • 6. Sixty Years On - Album Edit (4:35)
  • 7. Border Song (3:21)
  • 8. The Greatest Discovery (4:10)
  • 9. The Cage (3:26)
  • 10. The King Must Die (5:07)
  • 1. Your Song - Demo Version (3:33)
  • 2. I Need You To Turn To - Piano Demo (2:10)
  • 3. Take Me To The Pilot - Piano Demo (2:34)
  • 4. No Shoe Strings On Louise - Piano Demo (3:31)
  • 5. Sixty Years On - Piano Demo (4:20)
  • 6. The Greatest Discovery - Piano Demo (3:56)
  • 7. The Cage - Demo (3:20)
  • 8. The King Must Die - Piano Demo (5:22)
  • 9. Rock And Roll Madonna - Piano Demo (3:10)
  • 10. Thank You Mama - Piano Demo (3:19)
  • 11. All The Way Down To El Paso - Piano Demo (2:48)
  • 12. I'm Going Home - Piano Demo (3:03)
  • 13. Grey Seal - Piano Demo (3:18)
  • 14. Rock And Roll Madonna - Incomplete Band Demo (2:53)
  • 15. Bad Side Of The Moon (3:11)
  • 16. Grey Seal (3:34)
  • 17. Rock And Roll Madonna (4:16)
  • 18. Border Song - BBC Session (3:19)
  • 19. Your Song - BBC Session (3:59)
  • 20. Take Me To The Pilot - BBC Session (3:33)

Review

So, let's rap about the self-titled Elton John album from 1970. This gem was the spark that lit Elton's rocket to superstardom. We're talking delicious melodies, moody lyrics, and orchestral arrangements that sound like something straight out of a moonlit symphony. The first single, "Border Song," is like a gospel-tinged hug, featuring the Barbara Moore Choir and an Americana vibe thanks to his wordsmith sidekick, Bernie Taupin. It didn't make a splash immediately but earned nods from Dusty Springfield herself—so you know it's something special.

But the game changer? "Your Song." This ballad slaps you right in the feels with its sincere love theme and slowly builds into an epically beautiful serenade. The whole album's a rollercoaster of vibes: "I Need You to Turn To" is another pop ballad that's just delectable, "Take Me to the Pilot" keeps things lively with a piano riff you can’t shake, and "No Shoe Strings on Louise" adds a bluesy, country twist with a Stones-like swagger. Shoutout to Gus Dudgeon for producing this masterpiece; the guy really molded Elton's iconic sound. The track sequencing is on point too, making sure your ears stay hooked from start to finish. In short, this album didn't just launch Elton into the big leagues; it basically redefined what pop music could be. - Bo

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