![]() ![]() ![]() It didn't chart well, but what it did do was attract Aretha Franklin into covering it. "Border Song" is a great hymn that features a choir singing during the instrumental section. Elton made his grand appearance at the Troubadour in August of that year, and by playing these songs live became an overnight sensation. The album was released in the summer of 1970, but didn't sell well initially. With Elton's gentle piano, heartfelt singing, and the strings section, it's no surprise that it became his first hit song. "Your Song" is probably the best song John and Taupin ever wrote and it deserves all the acclaim it's received over the years. Instead, it gives the album a darker atmosphere which works, (look at the album cover) because Elton's voice is strong enough to lead the orchestra. The result is astonishing and at times is intense, but never overwhelms the songs. Paul Buckmaster arranged string sections to fit most of the songs on the album. Recorded at Trident Studios in a single month, pressure was on Elton as he recorded the whole album live with an orchestra. These sessions would become the "Elton John" album and was Elton's first album released in the states. Review Summary: Elton John's eponymous album is a classic for any fan!Įlton John and Bernie Taupin began writing new songs in 1969 and Steve Brown (their producer for "Empty Sky") decided to bring in Gus Dudgeon (who produced "Space Oddity"). ![]()
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