WESTERN SIGHS – Elton John & ROCK of the WESTIES
1975: Elton fever reaches a height but ‘ROCK OF THE WESTIES’ meets with a lukewarm response from the critics.
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DEAR JOHN – Elton John & CARIBOU
CARIBOU (June 1974) was roundly criticised, not least by producer Gus Dudgeon, but Elton continued his winning streak as it reached number one around the world.
I Remember when Reg was young – Elton John & ‘DON’T SHOOT ME I’M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER’
‘DON’T SHOOT ME I’M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER (1973) is an agreeable mix of pop balladry and lightweight rock – lacking nothing in buoyancy as it strives to be accessible.
FUNKY PLATEAU – Elton John & HONKY CHATEAU (1972)
‘HONKY CHATEAU’ was well received by the critics and began a run of Elton John albums that effortlessly topped the charts through the 1970s.
YOU CAN TELL EVERYBODY THIS IS YOUR STORY – Elton tells his tale on ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy’
On ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy’ Elton John and Bernie Taupin nurture their own legend.
HELLO Elton John’s best album – GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
‘GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD’ is the most consistent and engrossing work Elton John has ever produced.