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Nov 5, 2009 · Also is known that Davey, Nigel Olsson and Dee Murray recorded a single as a trio for Rocket, although it was never released. And Davey Johnstone has issued a lone solo album during his career, the obscure 1973 release "Smiling Face". It's actually an excellent folk rock album.
Discography of Nigel Olsson ex-member of Uriah Heep. Nigel Olsson. Drums: 18/02/1970 - 04/70 ... Smiling face: Johnstone, Davey: CD/LP: 1973 : The keane brothers ...
- “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” from 'Honky Chateau' (1972) “Elton didn’t really make demos back in the early days. Frequently he would simply play us a new song he’d just written, and a lot of times Dee, Nigel and I would be right there while he wrote.
- “Crocodile Rock” from 'Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player' (1973) “As Elton played it for us, it was obvious that it was a tongue-in-cheek send-up of rock and roll.
- “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” from 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (1973) “It’s been a staple in our set for a long time. Of course, the song starts with that symphonic synthesizer section that David Hentschel did such a brilliant job on.
- “All the Young Girls Love Alice” from 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (1973) “It opens with that really cool guitar volume swell. That’s through a Uni-Vibe, which I’ve used for various sounds since way back.
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Smiling Face (1973) "Love Is a Crazy Feeling" (single – B-side "Burnin'") (1980) Deeper Than My Roots (2022) Collaborations Johnstone performing in 2008. With Elton John. Madman Across the Water (Uni Records, 1971) Honky Château (Uni Records, 1972) Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (MCA Records, 1973) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (MCA ...
Nigel Olsson (born 10 February 1949) is an English rock drummer best known for his long-time affiliation with Elton John. A dynamic drummer and backing vocalist, Olsson helped establish the Elton John sound as a member of the Elton John Band alongside bassist Dee Murray . When not working with John, Olsson has taken up the role of a session ...
Aug 22, 2018 · By Andy Greene. August 22, 2018. Nigel Olsson reflects on his lengthy career drumming for Elton John, his side interest in auto racing and whether or not he'll retire. Steve Jennings/WireImage ...
Drums – Nigel Olsson. Harmonica – Elton John. A2: Janine. ... Davey Johnstone - Smiling Face (full album) 41:57; Davey Johnstone with Elton John - Keep Right On ...
