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Sep 30, 2023 · “Empty Sky,” Elton John’s debut studio album, emerged on the music scene on June 6, 1969. Notably, it wasn’t introduced in the United States until January 1975, on MCA Records, with distinct cover art, a release that occurred well after John had already achieved international fame.
Jun 6, 2019 · This song is a hybrid of The Band’s 1968 song Long Black Veil, which includes the line “The scaffold was high…”, and Elton and Bernie’s most-cherished folk artists of the time: Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and David Ackles, who would be Elton’s opening act for his US debut performances 19 months later and for whom Bernie would produce ...
Apr 10, 2020 · While it may not have been his first full-length release, Elton John’s self-titled second album was the one that made him a star. Released fifty years ago today by DJM Records, on April 10, 1970, Elton John was Elton’s second album.
Apr 10, 2024 · Elton John’s self-titled album peaked at No.4 in the States in February 1971, turning gold that month and going on to complete a full year on the American chart. It peaked at No.5 in the UK in...
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Jun 6, 2014 · This week marks the 45th anniversary of the release of Elton’s first album, ‘Empty Sky’. Recorded between December 1968 and April 1969 at Dick James Studios at 71-75 New Oxford Street in London, Empty Sky was produced by Steve Brown and issued on the Dick James Music label.
17-11-70 (known as 11-17-70 in the United States as per their dating system) is the fifth official album release for English musician Elton John and his first live album.
Empty Sky is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Elton John, released on 6 June 1969. It was not issued in the United States until January 1975 (on MCA), with different cover art, well after John's fame had been established internationally.
