NME reviews Elton John’s new album Caribou with the headline “Take a holiday, Elton. Take two” in the June 15, 1974 issue. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Albums (Page 8) THE STORY Charles Shaar Murray delivers a highly critical review of Elton John’s album Caribou, describing it as one of his most disappointing releases since Madman Across The Water. The review criticises the album’s lack of inspira

The July 14, 1973 issue of Disc features Elton John on the cover and promotes an exclusive interview with David Bowie about his “I quit!” statement that shocked the music world. Publication: Disc Date: July 14, 1973 Country: United Kingdom The cover shows Elton John seated outdoors in a pink sweater, blue jeans and boots. A prominent box announces “BOWIE TALKS – Exclusively to Disc about that ‘I quit!’ statement that shocked the music world.” The issue also advertises a doubl

This NME feature takes readers inside Elton John's Château d'Hérouville recording base in France, where work was taking place on new material. Combining text and photography, the article offers a glimpse into the surroundings, atmosphere and working environment that had become associated with Elton John's recording activities during 1972.. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The feature, titled "Down At Elton's Funky Chateau

A thoughtful album review feature from Sounds magazine dated 20 May 1972, headlined “Elton adds a little looseness”, praising Elton John’s evolving musical style. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Date: May 20, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Reviews – Page 28 Title: Elton adds a little looseness Writer: Jerry Gilbert THE STORY In this review, Jerry Gilbert examines Elton John’s latest album, noting a pleasing shift toward a freer, more relaxed sound whil

A candid interview feature from New Musical Express (NME) dated 22 May 1971, continuing the “Chat-In” series with Elton John during his North American tour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 22, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page 13 – Chat-In Feature Title: Chat-In with Elton John Part Two Writer: Martin K. Webb THE STORY In this second part of the interview, Elton John speaks openly with Martin K. Webb in Vancouver about rock ’n’