FACTORY SEALED 1970 Orig ELTON JOHN #2 TAKE ME TO THE PILOT YOUR SONG no psych

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             ORIGINAL 1970 FIRST PRESS

STILL FACTORY SEALED = NEVER OPENED in 44+ YEARS 

 

            

                "ELTON JOHN"

                              

            

\                                                   USA - UNI RECORDS - 73090 

 

Never opened in over 44 YEARS

A PRISTINE - PERFECT 1970 ORIGINAL = STILL FACTORY SEALED - UNPLAYED!

Because Elton John's FIRST LP, "EMPTY SKY" didn't see an American release, Elton John's self-titled second album was what first caused people to take notice of England's newest music sensation. This was probably not a bad idea because after the ambitious-as-hell EMPTY SKY, the follow-up gave us the bare essence of what Elton & lyricist Bernie Taupin were all about: insanely-catchy melodies & intelligent lyrics pop music hadn't seen the like of since the arrival of Bob Dylan (a huge influence on the duo, for sure). So if ELTON JOHN (1970) must be the beginning of Elton's legacy (although an inaccurate one), so be it.

Of course, this is the destination for "Your Song", which is probably still the #1 favorite song for Elton fans around the world (even non-fans, like maybe even your mom). Elton & Bernie's love songs were still rather direct around this time, so "Your Song" was a perfect choice for a first major hit single as any. Even as the duo's explorations into love songs became more complex (the coming-of-age "First Episode At Hienton" already shows the transformation starting), "Your Song" still dazzles with its heartfelt simplicity (not to mention its guaranteed appearance in any concert playlist).

While EMPTY SKY tried to jam too many genres onto one album (or often on one song), ELTON JOHN kind of continues that ethic, but it coalesces more this time around. The harpsichord that beautifully adorned "Skyline Pigeon" makes another appearance on "I Need You To Turn To", while "Sixty Years On" (both songs looking at the ravages of age from men who were still in their early 20s!), "The Greatest Discovery" (about the birth of Bernie's younger brother) & "The King Must Die" show the emerging influence of conductor Paul Buckmaster. The lyrics show Bernie making that leap into songwriting master, unlike on EMPTY SKY where he seemed too eager to impress. But "Border Song" is another song that amazes with its simple-but-valid call for peace & tolerance & was therefore a natural cover for Aretha Franklin, who took Elton into the American top 40 for the first time.

Those who know Elton as a slick purveyor of Adult Contemporary pop nowadays might be surprised to know he did a fair share of rocking early in his career & ELTON JOHN shows him not afraid to tear it up. "Take Me To The Pilot" is another surefire concert rouser (even with its indecipherable lyrics); "No Shoe Strings On Louise" is Elton's hats-off to the Stones with a rural-rocker sound that might have been at home on STICKY FINGERS (which would come out the next year); "The Cage" is almost funky with its Santana-inspired congas & lyrics about wanting to break free from the conformity the outside world imposes upon us.

ELTON JOHN sure enough introduced America to the young man from Middlesex, England who would change the face of pop music. It was so successful, that Elton would soon be called on to produce two albums a year & also tour behind them (if that's not a busy schedule, tell me what is). Both albums of that year would go platinum virtually on release & help make Elton probably the most successful musician of the 1970s (exactly who that is is open to debate). It would be wrong to overlook EMPTY SKY, but still, this 1970 LP, "ELTON JOHN" was where his legend really began.

Side one

1. "Your Song" – 4:02
2. "I Need You to Turn To" – 2:35
3. "Take Me to the Pilot" – 3:47
4. "No Shoe Strings on Louise" – 3:31
5. "First Episode at Hienton" – 4:48

Side two

1. "Sixty Years On" – 4:35
2. "Border Song" – 3:22
3. "The Greatest Discovery" – 4:12
4. "The Cage" – 3:28
5. "The King Must Die" – 5:23

 

 

CONDITION:  STILL FACTORY SEALED = STONE MINT UNTOUCHED with FOUR sharp corners & bright original colors ... with original store price sticker on outside of the cellophane ... it's a beauty - archive final collection copy with fresh original colors, no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing  ... RARE collection worthy copy as still factory sealed - never opened - never played  ...

       

      A cool addition to anyone's music library!

 

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