Empty Sky is a Rock album by Elton John, originally released in 1969. On Gatefold: 160 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- warm
- earnest
- theatrical
About
Although he had made a number of re-recordings of popular songs for a budget record label in the late '60s, Empty Sky was the first true solo album Elton John recorded after leaving Bluesology; it also marked the beginning of his long and fruitful collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin. Empty Sky is quite indicative of the post-Sgt. Pepper's era. With its ambitious arrangements and lyrics, it's clear that John and Taupin intended the album to be a major statement. Though it shows some signs of John's R&B roots, most of the album alternates between vaguely psychedelic rock and burgeoning pop .
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Tracklist
- 1Empty Sky8:29
- 2Val-Hala4:11
- 3Western Ford Gateway3:15
- 4Hymn 20004:29
- 5Lady What's Tomorrow3:09
- 6Sails3:45
- 7The Scaffold3:18
- 8Skyline Pigeon3:37
- 9Gulliver/It's Hay Chewed (Reprise Version)6:58
- 10Lady Samantha3:02
- 11All Across the Havens2:52
- 12It's Me That You Need4:04
- 13Just Like Strange Rain3:44
Credits
Performers
- Tony MurrayBASS GUITAR BASS
- Nigel OlssonDRUMS
- Roger PopeDRUMS PERCUSSION
- Caleb QuayeELECTRIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR CONGAS
- Graham VickeryHARMONICA
- Elton JohnPIANO ORGAN ELECTRIC PIANO
- Don FayTENOR SAXOPHONE FLUTE SAXOPHONE
- Clive FranksWHISTLE
- Nigel OllsonDRUMS
8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 160 pressings tracked on Gatefold