Album

Empty Sky

Elton John

1969 · Rock

14 collectors on Gatefold own this

Empty Sky by Elton John

Empty Sky is a Rock album by Elton John, originally released in 1969. On Gatefold: 160 pressings tracked, owned by 14 collectors.

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

Side A

  1. A1Empty Sky
  2. A2Val-Hala
  3. A3Western Ford Gateway
  4. A4Hymn 2000

Side B

  1. B1Lady What's Tomorrow
  2. B2Sails
  3. B3The Scaffold
  4. B4Skyline Pigeon
  5. B5Gulliver-Hay Chewed-Reprise

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Classic Rock
  • warm
  • earnest
  • theatrical

Credits

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Performers

14 collectors on Gatefold own this · 160 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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