The album captured an unforgettable show on Elton and percussionist Ray Cooper's headline-grabbing tour of Russia.
It holds a special place in his catalog not only for the lesser-known gems it contains, and as the only album on which Elton is credited as sole producer.
The dreamy ‘Watching The Planes Go By’ comes ahead of the expansive rarities collection ‘Elton: Jewel Box.’
The superstar has not released a new studio record since 'Wonderful Crazy Night' in 2016.
Roger Taylor and John Deacon of Queen, George Michael, Nik Kershaw and Sister Sledge were all among the contributors to Elton's 19th album.
The subject of evil will remain one of interest to songwriters, no matter how controversial & unsettling. The Devil does indeed get some of the best songs.
While stage costumes are an integral part of performances and personas, Halloween calls for a different kind of dress-up, and these artists were up for the challenge.
Inspired by The Band’s pioneering Americana, Elton John’s ‘Tumbleweed Connection’ was cinematic in its scope, and a hit on both sides of the Atlantic.
The track marks the 50th anniversary of the LP's original UK release on October 30, 1970.
Pete Townshend told the NME on the double LP's release that he felt that The Who ought to make a last album.
'The Who By Numbers' was a more conventional studio album after the panoramic ambition of 1973’s 'Quadrophenia,' but it was far from average.
Continuing Elton John’s unbeatable run in the 70s, the ‘Rock Of The Westies’ album found him scaling ever greater heights.
'Blue Moves' is still revered by many fans as something of an undervalued gem in Elton's repertoire, and remains one of his own favourites.
‘‘Lose Each Other’ is such a special record for me, and I wanted the visual to feel just as big.’
Motown's inspired decision to release the three-year-old 'Tears Of A Clown' as a UK 45 led it to No.1 in Britain and a belated US release.
The slow, bluesy track was recorded at DJM Studios in late 1967, when the artist was still known as Reg Dwight.
