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~ Release by Elton John (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

▼CD 1
#TitleRatingLength
1I’ve Been Loving You
recording of:
I’ve Been Loving You
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3:19
2Here’s to the Next Time
recording of:
Here's To The Next Time
lyricist and composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3:11
3Lady Samantha
producer:
Steve Brown (engineer/music producer)
bass guitar:
Tony Murray
electric piano and organ and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
guitar:
Caleb Quaye
membranophone:
Roger Pope
recorded at:
DJM Studios (Dick James' studio) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1968-12)
recording of:
Lady Samantha (in 1968-12)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
33:04
4All Across the Havens
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
All Across the Havens
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
32:54
5It’s Me That You Need
producer:
Steve Brown (engineer/music producer)
bass guitar:
Tony Murray
electric piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
guitar:
Caleb Quaye
membranophone:
Roger Pope
recording of:
It’s Me That You Need
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
44:04
6Just Like Strange Rain
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Just Like Strange Rain
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
33:47
7Bad Side of the Moon
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Bad Side of the Moon
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.53:15
8Rock and Roll Madonna
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Rock and Roll Madonna
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
34:20
9Grey Seal
lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Grey Seal
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3.53:37
10Friends
recording of:
Friends
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
2:24
11Michelle’s Song
recording of:
Michelle's Song
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
4:22
12Seasons
recording of:
Seasons
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. (fka Dick James Music Ltd.), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
3:57
13Variation on Michelle’s Song (A Day in the Country)
recording of:
Variation on Michelle's Song (A Day in the Country)
composer:
Paul Buckmaster and Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
2:47
14Can I Put You On
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
electric bass guitar:
Dee Murray
guitar:
Caleb Quaye
recording of:
Can I Put You On
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
5:58
15Honey Roll
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
electric bass guitar:
Dee Murray
guitar:
Caleb Quaye
tenor saxophone:
Rex Morris
recording of:
Honey Roll
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
3:07
16Variation on Friends
recording of:
Variation on Friends
composer:
Paul Buckmaster and Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
1:44
17I Meant to Do My Work Today (A Day in the Country)
recording of:
I Meant to Do My Work Today (A Day in the Country)
writer:
Paul Buckmaster, Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) and Bernie Taupin
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
1:38
18Four Moods
recording of:
Four Moods
composer:
Paul Buckmaster
11:01
19Seasons (reprise)
recording of:
Seasons Reprise
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) and Bernie Taupin
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
1:39
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Credits

Release

art direction and design:Wherefore Art? (Graphic Art)
photography:Michael Putland
Barrie Wentzell
liner notes:Andrew Sandoval (Andrew Sandoval, power pop artist & reissue record producer)
Bernie Taupin
engineer:Gary Moore (mastering engineer)
mastering:Joseph M. Palmaccio
compiler:Bill Levenson (Producer, primarily for compilations and reissues)
mastered at:PolyGram Studios (Tape master storage facility and mastering studio in Edison, NJ) in Edison, New Jersey, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/4954326 [info]
ASIN:US: B014I2YXK8 [info]

Release Group

Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/304780 [info]
Wikidata:Q2338730 [info]