Empty Sky is a Rock album by Elton John, originally released in 1969. On Gatefold: 160 pressings tracked, owned by 15 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
- A1Empty Sky
- A2Val-Hala
- A3Western Ford Gateway
- A4Hymn 2000
Side B
- B1Lady What's Tomorrow
- B2Sails
- B3The Scaffold
- B4Skyline Pigeon
- B5Gulliver-Hay Chewed-Reprise
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- warm
- earnest
- theatrical
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Production credit = Steve Brown on back cover, Stephen Brown on labels.
Some copies exist that are pressed with translucent colored vinyl that looks normal / black until held to bright light, when it's red, green or purple in color.
Gatefold textured sleeve with lyrics.
Label reads: DJLPS.403
Sleeve reads: DJLPS 403
Also some early copies have a label on the back cover, top right, Stereo Supreme DJLPS.
Publishers:
A1 to A4: Dick James Music Limited
B1 to B3, B5: Dick James Limited
B4: Cookaway Music Limited
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Caleb QuayeCONGAS CONGAS, ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Clive FranksTAPE OP, WHISTLE
- Don FayFLUTE FLUTE, TENOR SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE, FLUTE
- Elton JohnELECTRIC PIANO MUSIC BY, PIANO, ORGAN, ELECTRIC PIANO, HARPSICHORD ORGAN
- Graham VickeryHARMONICA
- Nigel OlssonDRUMS
- Roger PopeDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- Tony MurrayBASS BASS GUITAR
- Nigel OllsonDRUMS
15 collectors on Gatefold own this · 160 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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