Album
Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II
1977 · Rock, Pop
39 collectors on Gatefold own this
Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II is a Rock album by Elton John, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 198 pressings tracked, owned by 39 collectors.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1The Bitch Is Back3:39
- A2Lucy In The Sky5:57
- A3Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word3:45
- A4Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:23
- A5Someone Saved My Life Tonight6:43
Side B
- B1Philadelphia Freedom5:20
- B2Island Girl3:43
- B3Grow Some Funk Of Your Own4:16
- B4Bennie And The Jets5:11
- B5Pinball Wizard5:11
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- polished
- theatrical
- celebratory
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Released with a die cut custom inner sleeve and a 12-page booklet with photos, illustrations, lyrics and credits.
Publishing info:
A1, A3, A5, B1, B2: Big Pig Music Ltd
A2: Northern Songs Ltd
This version is identical to Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II (UK 1977) (opens in a new tab) except this version has a 'MBπ' mastering credit.
Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II (UK) (opens in a new tab) is a later issue with black, white and yellow labels.
Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II (UK) (opens in a new tab) is a later issue with yellow labels.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Barry St. JohnBACKING VOCALS
- Davey JohnstoneACOUSTIC GUITAR BACKING VOCALS ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Dee MurrayBACKING VOCALS BASS BASS , BASS
- Elton JohnPIANO, VOCALS ELECTRIC ORGAN, SYNTHESIZER ELECTRIC ORGAN, SYNTHESIZER , VOCALS
- James Newton HowardELECTRIC PIANO ACCORDION , ARRANGED BY , CONDUCTOR ARRANGED BY , CONDUCTOR
- Kenny PassarelliBACKING VOCALS BASS BASS, BACKING VOCALS
- Liza StrikeBACKING VOCALS
- Nigel OlssonBACKING VOCALS DRUMS DRUMS, BACKING VOCALS
- Ray CooperTAMBOURINE BELL TREE, CASTANETS, TAMBOURINE, VIBRAPHONE CASTANETS, BELL TREE , VIBRAPHONE
- Roger PopeDRUMS
- Ann OrsonBACKING VOCALS
- Barry MorganDRUMS
- BJ ColeSTEEL GUITAR
- Brian OdgersBASS
- Caleb QuayeACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Carl FortinaACCORDION
- Clydie KingBACKING VOCALS
- David GloverBASS
39 collectors on Gatefold own this · 198 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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