Elton John: (Piano Man)

Elton and Kiki team up – the rocket man finds his perfect duet partner! one-page advert in Creem US Music Magazine, December 1, 1974.

Elton sweeps the board – the rocket man crowned king of rock for ’75! three-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974..

Elton John’s "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" , a half-page advert in Record Mirror , November 16, 1974.

Elton & Lennon's O'Boogie Jam Elton John’s “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 15, 1974, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS.340). Backed with “One Day At A Time,” this reggae-tinged Beatles cover (Lennon/McCartney) and Lennon original, was produced by Gus Dudgeon at Caribou Ranch. Featuring John Lennon on backing vocals/guitar as Dr. Winston O'Boogie, the A-side peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks and No. 1 in t

A Piano Man's Platinum Parade Elton John’s Greatest Hits LP, was released in the UK on November 8, 1974, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJLPH 442). This 10-track compilation, produced and compiled by Gus Dudgeon, featured early classics like “Your Song” and “Rocket Man.” Pressed by Tranco Limited and printed by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., it peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for 84 weeks across multiple runs, including 11 weeks at the top. Issued in vinyl LP, cassette, and

Elton John’s "Astrologer Cautions" , a four-page feature in Circus Magazine , October 1, 1974.

Elton John’s "The Bitch Is Back"  backed with "Cold Highway" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by DJM Records (catalog...

Elton John’s "Caribou Album" , a one-page advert in Creem Magazine , August 1, 1974.

Elton John’s "Kiki's Kum-Bak" , a one-page article in Music Scene Magazine , February 1, 1974.

Elton John’s "Elton's Whirlwind" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Elton John’s "The Yellow Brick Road Mob" , a three-page feature in Music Scene Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Elton John’s "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Elton shines on the front page – the piano man in full rocket glory! cover Music Star, December 22, 1973. More Elton cover conquests added weekly.

A Turkey-Free Festive Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1973, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 290), Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas” was his first original Christmas song. Backed with “Ho, Ho, Ho (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas?),” this Bernie Taupin co-write — produced by Gus Dudgeon — became an instant festive staple, peaking at No. 8 on the Official Singles Chart for 7 weeks. Pressed by Tranco Limited with solid centre and pop-out centre

Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road double LP, was released in the UK on October 5, 1973, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJLPD 1001). This...

Elton John’s "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"  backed with "Screw You"  (also known as "Young Man's Blues"  in some regions), was released as...

Elton John’s Win His LP , a cover and one-page article in Look In Magazine , September 8, 1973.

Elton John’s "Fat & Fab" , a one-page article, 1973.

Elton John’s Face To Face , a cover and one-page article in Record Mirror , February 17, 1973.

Elton John’s "The Fightin' Side" , a two-page article in New Musical Express , February 17, 1973.