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Elton John - Honky Chateau (180g Vinyl LP) * * *

Elton John – Honky Chateau (180g Vinyl LP) * * *

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2017 Remaster Pressed on 180g Vinyl!In 1972, Elton John did something that hed never done before in America and it was something he hadnt done in his own country yet either. On the US album chart for the week of July 15, Eltons Honky Chateau toppled the Rolling Stones Exile On Main St from the summit, giving the British singer-songwriter his first No. 1 on either side of the Atlantic. It stayed on top for five weeks and on the chart for 61.Elton had devoted a great deal of time to breaking America, and this was the period that would really see him assume superstar status. Hed already had three Top 10 albums in the US and been acclaimed as one of the most original writers of his generation for albums like Tumbleweed Connection and Madman Across The Water, but Honky Chateau, named after the now-famous Chteau dHrouville near Paris, where it was recorded, raised his game to new levels. Elton and his band loved the creative atmosphere so much, they stayed there for three albums.The first single from the album, Rocket Man, had been climbing the Hot 100 since early May, and peaked at No. 6 in the very week the parent album landed at the top. Honky Cat would follow it into the Top 10 in September. Eltons British audience were still being a little slower on the uptake. They took Honky Chateau to No. 2 and the Rocket Man single to the same position, but Honky Cat could only reach No. 31. It wasnt until 1973s Dont Shoot Me Im Only The Piano Player began a run of four consecutive UK No. 1 albums that Eltons British preeminence became truly unstoppable.Produced by Gus Dudgeon with Eltons faithful band of Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson, plus of course with Bernie Taupin also in residence at the Chateau as in-house lyricist, Honky Chateau remains a delightful listen. Tracks like Honky Cat and Herculeslay bare Eltons southern rock influences, with a particular nod to Dr. John, and Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters remains one of his most charming early ballads.
Track Listing

  1. Honky Cat
  2. Mellow
  3. I Think Im Going To Kill Myself
  4. Susie (Dramas)
  5. Rocket Man (I Think Its Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
  6. Salvation
  7. Slave
  8. Amy
  9. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
  10. Hercules

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