Name: Honky Château
Brand: Elton John

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Default:19

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Rough Trade UK

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Limited edition

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Black

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

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Bonus disc: No

Release date

2023-03-24

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EJHC1

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602445962129

Black LP

Artist

Elton John

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Classic

Elton John is an English singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist. Born on March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, he has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, particularly during the 1970s. With over 200 million records sold, Elton John is considered one of the most successful artists of all time.
Throughout his career, Elton John has achieved remarkable success with more than 50 Top 40 hits including seven consecutive No.1 U.S. albums, as well as a total of 59 Top 40 singles. He has also garnered numerous chart-topping achievements such as having four No.2 hits and nine No.1 hits.
In addition to his commercial success, Elton John's talent has been recognized with five Grammy awards and two Academy Awards. His influence on popular music cannot be overstated; he has had a profound impact on the industry and contributed to the enduring popularity of incorporating piano into rock and roll.
In recognition of his exceptional songwriting abilities, Elton John was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992. Furthermore, his contributions to music were honored when he was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a performer.

Newest Listed Items

Elton John’s 1972 album Honky Château is reissued for its (belated) 50th anniversary. The album features songs such as the transatlantic top 10 single ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Honky Cat’ and ‘Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters’ and was very much Elton’s step into global superstardom. Recorded at the now legendary Château d’HérouvilleIt (25 miles north-west of Paris) it was originally released in May 1972, and kicked off a stream of classic albums including 1973’s Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. 2CD - The double CD offers the original album, a newly created selection of outtakes from the original session tapes and eight live recordings from the Royal Festival Hall show in 1972, where the tracks received their live debut, just a few days after being recorded at the Château. It includes a 40-page booklet with an essay featuring interviews from those who were there at the time. 2LP - The 2LP vinyl edition includes the nine session demos but not the Royal Festival Hall live performances. It comes with a booklet featuring an essay and images etc.&nbsp;

Honky Château

Music EU