The Dr. Stangelove take-off is cool! (0) 1970. The most stunning covers albums of all time: John Lennon, Rage Against The Machine, David Bowie and more The Carpenters go noise-rock! Across his career, John has yielded 57 top 40 hits in the United States, only second to Elvis Presley in total,[3] with 27 of those hitting the top ten and 9 achieving number-one. Elton John. Mercury / Universal. 1990's 13. The painting used for this album is called “The Guardian Readers” created by Patrick Procktor – an Irish painter. Jan 4, 2018 - Elton John Music Album Covers. John has sold more than 300 million records worldwide. And nowhere has tribute been paid more often than in the world of cover songs. Decade. First time I played it I was blown away. The albums discography of Elton John consists of 33 studio albums, 5 live albums, … (See below: “An Elton John Chronology” for listing of album covers and more detail). If you are a fan of Bernie’s lyrics and Elton… He is ranked 6th artist with most weeks at No. This is a C-type print. Oct 5, 2015 - Explore Paul Vella's board "Elton John" on Pinterest. These seven albums topped the album chart for a combined total of 39 weeks, meaning that during the mid-1970s, Elton John had a No.1 album about every fourth week. Between March and November he released three albums under his stage name Elton John: the live album 11-17-70, a soundtrack from the film Friends and his fourth studio album, Madman Across the Water, which contained the hit singles “Levon” and “Tiny Dancer.” I love the artist’s take on the familiar songs. [7][8] The Guinness World Records 2009 states that the song is "the biggest-selling single since UK and US singles charts began in the 1950s, having accumulated worldwide sales of 33 million copies" and is the best-selling single worldwide of all time. It was released in May 1975 by MCA in America and DJM in the UK and was an instant commercial success. ), I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues, List of artists who reached number one in the United States, List of million-selling singles in the United Kingdom, List of best-selling singles in the United States, "Sir Elton John adds an extra date to his tour", "The Official Singles Charts' biggest selling artists of all time revealed! See more ideas about Elton john album covers, Elton john, Album covers. [5], Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994) and, with Bernie Taupin, into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1992). [1][2], The singles discography consists of 131 official singles and 17 as featured artist, as well as 40 other non-single guest appearances. 1960's 1. Elton and Bernie don't get … Elton John Duets (1993) 1993's Duets for me will be Elton's second misfire at a musical experiment; the first since 1979's Victim of Love album. "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again"John, Robinson4:094. [2] In 2012, Elton John was ranked sixth best selling singles artist in United Kingdom with 14.8 million singles sold. In 1997, John released the double A-side single "Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997" in dedication to the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. To match his level of success, something unique was needed for the cover of his next album. In 1975 Elton John was arguably the world's biggest pop star. "Little Jeannie"John, Gary Osborne5:143. Interview with David Larkham - The making of the album cover artwork for Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Mike Goldstein, curator, AlbumCoverHallofFame.com April 18, 2014 Like great music, great art always stands the test of time. Elton John is an impassioned art collector and this piece of art was inherently part of his private collection before it was chosen to be Blue Moves’ cover. In 2013 John and Taupin received the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. See more ideas about elton john, captain fantastic, john. November 10, 2017 - Deluxe Edition. In 2008 John was ranked the 3rd most successful artist on Billboard Hot 100 Top All-Time Artists,[6] making him the most successful solo male and the second most successful solo artist behind Madonna. “Blue Moves” is Elton John’s 11th album. "Sartorial Eloquence"John, Tom Robinson4:454. "Take Me Back"John, … Jan 31, 2019 - (In No Particular Order). This is a C-type print. Packaged in a digipak with an attractive fold out poster with detailed liner notes on these recordings and rare photos of the young Reginald Dwight! Digitally printed signature and edition number on front border, and estate-stamped on the rear. This is … Interview with David Larkham - The making of the album cover artwork for Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Mike Goldstein, curator, AlbumCoverHallofFame.com April 18, 2014 Like great music, great art always stands the test of time. (See below: “An Elton John Chronology” for listing of album covers and more detail). Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is the ninth studio album by Elton John.The album is an autobiographical account of the early musical careers of Elton John (Captain Fantastic) and his long-term lyricist Bernie Taupin (the Brown Dirt Cowboy). 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and according to the Recording Industry Association of America, with certified sales it is "the best-selling single of all time". 2000's 13. Beatles Songs (Studio Album Tracks) 9; Elton John Top 40 4; Oasis Songs 4; Fall Out Boy Songs by Any Word 2; Elton John Studio Albums 1; Mariah Carey Songs 1 'Bennie & The Jets' Lyrics 1; Complete the Lyrics: Elton John 1 Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Legendary Covers as Sung by Elton John - Elton John on AllMusic - 2006 - Recorded in the late 1960s and early '70s, this… This version is stripped of additional instruments, except for a few strings that occasionally provide backup, relying on Krall’s piano and vocals to deliver a sense of … Elton John is an impassioned art collector and this piece of art was inherently part of his private collection before it was chosen to be Blue Moves’ cover. John Lennon’s cover album of the late ’50s and early ’60s — the single off the album was ‘Stand by Me’ from Ben E. King, peaked at 20 and 30 in the US and UK, respectively. One of the most notable New York covers of all time, the cover shot for Led Zeppelin's 1975 double-album, Physical Graffiti, was taken at St. Mark's Place between First Avenue and Avenue A. Order before the 12th December to ensure your print is delivered in time for Christmas This photograph was taken at Elton’s home in Windsor, 1974, for the album cover shoot for his Greatest Hits album released in 1974. Decade 2010's 2000's 1990's 1980's 1970's 1960's. In both cases, the album covers were adorned with female models, in a manner that would now be regarded as exploitative and politically incorrect. Side one1. Digitally printed signature and edition number on front border, and estate-stamped on the rear. Diana Krall’s twelfth album, Wallflower, is a cover album that contains hits from the 1970s.When Krall takes on Elton John, she stays true to the original, maintaining the same slow piano accompaniment. In July 2013, as John's single "Home Again" entered Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, Elton John extended his own record for most adult contemporary hits (69 entries in the chart's 52-year history). Many many plays later no change in opinion. 1970's 17. Includes all eight Special Stamps featuring classic album covers and the Miniature Sheet with iconic images from electric live performances. ", "Billboard Hot 100 Chart 50th Anniversary", "RIAA News Room – The American Recording Industry Announces its Artists of the Century – Nov 10, 1999", Elton John: Biography | Rolling Stone Music, Guinness Book of Records, 2007 Edition, page 187, Elton John One Night Only – The Greatest Hits, Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin, List of Elton John and Ray Cooper concert tours, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elton_John_discography&oldid=1002347838, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 January 2021, at 00:35. "White Lady White Powder"John, Taupin4:342. 1980's 12. "Two Rooms at the End of the World"John, Taupin5:40Side two1. When this album and Resoration came out, I had to have them. [4] John has sold 100 million singles worldwide. Be the first to know where Elton will perform next and get your hands on pre-sale tickets. In his native United Kingdom, he has accumulated 71 top 40 singles, including 33 top tens and 8 number-ones. A Black Flag album played entirely from memory! This colourful, fact-packed journey through Elton John’s life and career is a must for fans and collectors. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Legendary Covers as Sung by Elton John - Elton John on AllMusic - 2006 - Recorded in the late 1960s and early '70s, this… Island / Def Jam / Mercury / Universal. 2010's 7. Order before the 12th December to ensure your print is delivered in time for Christmas This photograph was taken at Elton’s home in Windsor, 1974, for the album cover shoot for his Greatest Hits album released in 1974. "Dear God"John, Osborne3:473. 1, 6th artist with most Hot 100 hits, 10th artist with most No. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is the ninth studio album by Elton John.The album is an autobiographical account of the early musical careers of Elton John (Captain Fantastic) and his long-term lyricist Bernie Taupin (the Brown Dirt Cowboy). The year 1971 was a busy one for the British singer-songwriter-pianist Reginald Dwight. See more ideas about Elton john album covers, Elton john, Album covers. I have been a fan of Elton/Bernie for a long time. [13] In March 2014 John's single "Can't Stay Alone Tonight" entered Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, making the record of 70 AC Chart hits. 'Madman Across the Water' Photo : Courtesy of Polydor Records. Jan 4, 2018 - Elton John Music Album Covers.
