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Elton John 1970

rock, pop rock, adult contemporary, pop 39 min 10 tracks DJM Records

Elton John is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Elton John. It was released on 10 April 1970 through DJM Records. Including John's breakthrough single "Your Song", the album helped establish his career during the rise of the singer-songwriter era of popular music.

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Spare, classical in form, character-led and earnest.

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The Encyclopedia of Popular Music5/5 ★
The Village VoiceB

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Tracks

A1Your Song4:04
A2I Need You to Turn To2:33
A3Take Me to the Pilot3:47
A4No Shoe Strings on Louise3:32
A5First Episode at Hienton4:47
B1Sixty Years On4:36
B2Border Song3:22
B3The Greatest Discovery4:12
B4The Cage3:30
B5The King Must Die5:06

10 tracks, 39 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Elton John
Label: DJM Records
Released: 1970
Type: Album
Format: 12" Vinyl
Country: GB

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