Elton John: (Piano Man)

Elton John’s "They Laughed When He Played" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , February 3, 1973.

Elton John’s "Easily as Good" , a one-page album review in New Musical Express , February 3, 1973.

Elton John’s "The Royal Snore" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1973.

Alice Cooper Group’s "The Seven Most Outrageous Rock Stars of 1972," a four-page feature in Circus Magazine, January 1973 In 1972, a...

Elton John’s "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player" , a one-page advert and review in New Musical Express , January 27, 1973.

The Piano Player That Hit No. 1 Released as an LP album in the UK by DJM Records (catalogue: DJLPS 427) on January 22, 1973, Elton John’s Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player was his sixth studio album. The first of two albums in 1973 (followed nine months later by Goodbye Yellow Brick Road), it marked his second consecutive No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and his first No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The lead single "Crocodile Rock" gave John his first No. 1 hit in both the

A Melody Maker Warm Calypso Praise Published in the UK on January 13, 1973, Melody Maker’s one-page single review “ELTON JOHN: “Daniel”” hailed the track as a warm, attractive song that grows with each hearing. Set to a lilting calypso beat with electric piano and steel drum effects, the review called it a fine song and convincing hit. The Bernie Taupin lyrics about an elder brother who flies away have a cloudy, floating quality, and the old firm (Elton & Bernie) believe it's

A Melody Maker Warm Calypso Praise Published in the UK on January 13, 1973, Melody Maker’s one-page single review “ELTON JOHN: “Daniel”” hailed the track as a warm, attractive song that grows with each hearing. Set to a lilting calypso beat with electric piano and steel drum effects, the review called it a fine song and convincing hit. The Bernie Taupin lyrics about an elder brother who flies away have a cloudy, floating quality, and the old firm (Elton & Bernie) believe it's

A Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 12, 1973, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 271), Elton John’s “Daniel” — backed with “Skyline Pigeon” — was a poignant piano ballad written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin. The single entered the UK Singles Chart on January 20, 1973, remained for 10 weeks, and peaked at No. 4. A timeless Goodbye Yellow Brick Road era gem. It initially appeared as the opening track on John's 1973 album, Don'

Elton John’s "Tottering on the Edge" , a two-page feature in Music Star , January 1, 1973.

A Retro Rock 'n' Roll Romp The song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and recorded in summer 1972 at the Château d'Hérouville studio in France (it was listed as "Strawberry Studios" in the album's credits), where John and his team had previously recorded the Honky Château album. It was released on October 27, 1972 in the UK and November 20, 1972 in the U.S., as a pre-release single from his forthcoming 1973 album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, and became hi

Elton John’s "Elton's Rocket Man" , a one-page portrait in Bravo Magazine , October 18, 1972.

Elton John’s "Down at Elton's" , a two-page feature in New Musical Express , September 23, 1972.

David Cassidy’s "Cassidy Flies In" , a news flashes article with Elton John in Record Mirror , September 2, 1972.

Elton John’s "Honky Cat" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , September 2, 1972.

Elton John’s "Honky Cat"  backed with "Lady Samantha"  and "It's Me That You Need" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

Elton John's One-Page Article in New Musical Express, February 5, 1972.

Elton John’s Elton & Burnie Funkier Songs? , a cover and one-page article in Beat Instrumental Magazine , February 1, 1972.

Elton John’s home and new album are featured on a front page in New Musical Express, November 6, 1971.

A Piano Man's Moody Masterpiece Elton John’s Madman Across The Water LP, was released in the UK on November 5, 1971, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJLPH 420). This 9-track album, his fourth, featured lush orchestrations and Bernie Taupin’s poetic lyrics, with hits like “Tiny Dancer.” Produced by Gus Dudgeon, it peaked at No. 41 on the UK Albums Chart for 2 weeks. Issued in a gatefold sleeve with a surreal cover, it’s a cornerstone of Elton’s early ‘70s brilliance. The album, rel