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Elton John 1972 UK

Performer Elton John
Title Honky Château
Date of release 1972
Country UK
Other formats VQF MP2 VOC AU AA DXD DMF
Genre Rock
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Honky Château is the fifth studio album by English musician Elton John. It was released in 1972, and was titled after the 18th century French chateau where it was recorded, Château d'Hérouville. The album reached number one in the US, the first of seven consecutive US number one albums for Elton John. In 2012, the album was ranked number 359 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. It was certified gold in July 1972 and platinum in October 1995 by the RIAA

Considerably lighter than Madman Across the Water, Honky Chateau is a rollicking collection of ballads, rockers, blues, country-rock, and soul songs. On paper, it reads like an eclectic mess, but it plays as the most focused and accomplished set of songs Elton John and Bernie Taupin ever wrote. The skittering boogie of "Honky Cat" and the light psychedelic pop of "Rocket Man" helped send Honky Chateau to the top of the charts, but what is truly impressive about the album is the depth of its material

Written-By – Elton John-Bernie Taupin. Label Variation with the word STEREO in all caps. Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Unofficial).

Elton John's 'Honky Chateau' was issued on May 19, 1972. Elton John was well on his way to becoming a star when he released his fifth album, Honky Chateau, in May 1972. But nobody had an idea just how big of a star he'd become following the record's supernova climb up the charts. Several changes in John's approach to record-making probably had something to do with this

Elton John set out to shock a few people with Honky Château. But the album turned gold in America even during that French sojourn, and went double platinum in the 90s. Elton had devoted a great deal of time to breaking America, and Honky Château would raise his game to new levels. He and the band loved the pastoral atmosphere of the château so much, it became their creative bolthole for three albums in a row. Recording sessions: It will shock a few people. The dawn of 1972 had Elton making ever greater inroads into the American album rock market and the holy ground of FM radio.

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Elton’s second album in the UK was released on April 10, 1970 and then later, on July 22, became his first US release. The album was the first of many to be produced by Gus Dudgeon and as well as being certified gold by the RIAA, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. It included one of Elton’s biggest hits, Your Song, and has since been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Doug Weston's nightclub the Troubadour, where Elton John held his first US show. Tuesday night at the Troubadour was just the beginning.

Album · 1972 · 11 Songs. Honky Chateau (1972) is the pinnacle of Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin’s obsession with things American, not least because its themes are funny ( I Think I’m Gonna Kill Myself ) and personalized ( Amy, a sly paean to young lust). Elton’s small group, augmented with some daredevil electric violin by Jean-Luc Ponty, adapts to everything from the New Orleans carousel music of Honky Cat to the Ray Charles-ready Mellow to the Band-informed Susie (Dramas). Similarly riding varied currents, the man himself does some of his best singing here; he’s positively funky on Susie and Amy

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	Honky Cat Arranged By [Brass Arrangements] – Gus DudgeonBanjo – DaveyBass – DeeDrums – NigelElectric Piano, Piano [Acoustic] – EltonSaxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien	5:12
A2	Mellow Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano, Organ – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty	5:30
A3	I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyOther [Tap Dance] – "Legs" Larry SmithPiano – Elton	3:32
A4	Susie (Dramas) Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano – Elton	3:24
A5	Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.R.P.] – David Henschel*	4:40
B1	Salvation Backing Vocals [Additional] – Larry Steel, Liza Strike, Madeline Bell, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – Elton*	3:26
B2	Slave Bass – DeeCongas, Drums – NigelGuitar, Banjo – Davey*	4:20
B3	Amy Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeCongas – Ray CooperDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – Davey*Piano – Elton JohnViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty	4:02
B4	Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Bass – DeeMandolin, Guitar – DaveyPiano – Elton*	5:00
B5	Hercules Backing Vocals [Additional] – Gus Dudgeon, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.R.P.] – David Henschel*Whistle [Rhino] – Gus Dudgeon	5:20

Companies, etc.

Copyright (c) – Dick James Music Ltd.
Published By – Dick James Music, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – This Record Co. Ltd.
Copyright (c) – This Record Co. Ltd.
Pressed By – MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville
Record Company – Universal City Records
Recorded At – Strawberry Studios, France
Remixed At – Trident Studios

Credits

Coordinator [Co-ordinated By] – Steve Brown
Design [Sleeve], Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Michael Ross
Engineer – Ken Scott
Photography By [Cover] – Ed Caraeff
Photography By [Liner] – J. F. Rault*, Michael Childers, Michael Ross
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Written-By – Elton John & Bernie Taupin

Notes

The front cover lettering is embossed and the cover photograph panel is glued on.

Gloversville pressing indicated by "I" etched in run outs and 1" press ring.

Recorded at Strawberry Studios, France
Re-mixed at Trident Studios, London

This album is dedicated to Catherine Philippe-Gérard

Tony Hazzard by kind permission of Bronze Records Ltd.

Copyright ©1972 Dick James Music Limited.
All rights for the United States of America, Canada, Mexico & The Phillippines controlled by Dick James Music, Inc. BMI.

©1972 This Record Co., Ltd. ℗1972 This Record Co., Ltd.

Recorded in Europe
Universal City Records. A division of MCA Inc.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): 93135-A
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): 93135-B
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A): 93135-A-W2 1
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B): 93135-B-W1 1 1
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A [variant 1]): 93135-A-W1 4 1
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B [variant 1]): 93135-B-W1 1 1
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A [variant 2]): 93135-A-W2 1 3
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B [variant 2]): 93135-B-W1 1 1

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	DJM Records , DJM Records	DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	UK	1972
FL-2238	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Unofficial)	First Record	FL-2238	Taiwan	Unknown
DJF 1156	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, RE)	MusicA, DJM Records	DJF 1156	Italy	1985
DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	DJM Records , DJM Records	DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	UK	1972
528 162-2	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(CD, Album, RE, RM)	This Record Co. Ltd., Mercury Records Ltd. (London)	528 162-2	Europe	Unknown

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	Honky Cat Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus DudgeonBanjo – DaveyBass – DeeDrums – NigelElectric Piano, Piano [Acoustic] – EltonSaxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien
A2	Mellow Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano, Organ – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty
A3	I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonTap Dance – "Legs" Larry Smith
A4	Susie (Dramas) Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano – Elton
A5	Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – David Henschel*
B1	Salvation Backing Vocals [Additional] – Larry Steel, Liza Strike, Madeline Bell, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – Elton*
B2	Slave Bass – DeeCongas, Drums – NigelGuitar, Banjo – Davey*
B3	Amy Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeCongas – Ray CooperDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty
B4	Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Bass – DeeMandolin, Guitar – DaveyPiano – Elton*
B5	Hercules Backing Vocals [Additional] – Gus Dudgeon, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – David Henschel*Whistling [Rhino Whistle] – Gus Dudgeon

Companies, etc.

Distributed By – The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd.
Manufactured By – The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd.
Printed By – The Eagle Lithographing Co. (P) Ltd.

Notes

Back cover has a logos of His Master's Voice and The Eagle Lithographing Co. (P) Ltd. in the form of a flying bird
and the text:
LONG PLAY 33 1/3 R. P. M. RECORD
Manufactured & Distributed by
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY OF INDIA LIMITED
A member of the EMI Group of Сompanies
International leaders in Electronics, Records and Entertainment
DUM DUM ● INDIA

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Label A): DJLPH 423-A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): DJLPH 423-B

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	DJM Records , DJM Records	DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	UK	1972
FL-2238	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Unofficial)	First Record	FL-2238	Taiwan	Unknown
DJF 1156	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, RE)	MusicA, DJM Records	DJF 1156	Italy	1985
DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	DJM Records , DJM Records	DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	UK	1972
528 162-2	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(CD, Album, RE, RM)	This Record Co. Ltd., Mercury Records Ltd. (London)	528 162-2	Europe	Unknown

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	Honky Cat Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus DudgeonBanjo – DaveyBass – DeeDrums – NigelElectric Piano, Piano [Acoustic] – EltonSaxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien
A2	Mellow Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano, Organ – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty
A3	I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonTap Dance – "Legs" Larry Smith
A4	Susie (Dramas) Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano – Elton
A5	Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – David Henschel*
B1	Salvation Backing Vocals [Additional] – Larry Steel, Liza Strike, Madeline Bell, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – Elton*
B2	Slave Bass – DeeCongas, Drums – NigelGuitar, Banjo – Davey*
B3	Amy Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeCongas – Ray CooperDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty
B4	Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Bass – DeeMandolin, Guitar – DaveyPiano – Elton*
B5	Hercules Backing Vocals [Additional] – Gus Dudgeon, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – David Henschel*Whistling [Rhino Whistle] – Gus Dudgeon

Credits

Coordinator [Co-ordinated By] – Steve Brown
Design [Sleeve], Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Michael Ross
Engineer – Ken Scott
Lacquer Cut By – RAYS.*
Photography By [Cover] – Ed Caraeff
Photography By [Liner] – J. F. Rault*, Michael Childers, Michael Ross
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Written-By – Elton John & Bernie Taupin

Notes

Printed in Turkey

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	DJM Records , DJM Records	DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	UK	1972
FL-2238	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Unofficial)	First Record	FL-2238	Taiwan	Unknown
DJF 1156	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, RE)	MusicA, DJM Records	DJF 1156	Italy	1985
DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	DJM Records , DJM Records	DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	UK	1972
528 162-2	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(CD, Album, RE, RM)	This Record Co. Ltd., Mercury Records Ltd. (London)	528 162-2	Europe	Unknown

Tracklist Hide Credits

1	Honky Cat Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus DudgeonBanjo – DaveyBass – DeeDrums – NigelElectric Piano, Piano [Acoustic] – EltonSaxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien
2	Mellow Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano, Organ – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty
3	I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonTap Dance – "Legs" Larry Smith
4	Susie (Dramas) Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano – Elton
5	Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – David Henschel*
6	Salvation Backing Vocals [Additional] – Larry Steel, Liza Strike, Madeline Bell, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – Elton*
7	Slave Bass – DeeCongas, Drums – NigelGuitar, Banjo – Davey*
8	Amy Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeCongas – Ray CooperDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty
9	Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Bass – DeeMandolin, Guitar – DaveyPiano – Elton*
10	Hercules Backing Vocals [Additional] – Gus Dudgeon, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – David Henschel*Whistling [Rhino Whistle] – Gus Dudgeon
Bonus Track
11	Slave (Alternate Take)

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright (p) – This Record Co. Ltd.
Copyright (c) – Mercury Records Ltd. (London)

Credits

Coordinator [Co-ordinated By] – Steve Brown
Design [Sleeve], Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Michael Ross
Engineer – Ken Scott
Lacquer Cut By – RAYS.*
Photography By [Cover] – Ed Caraeff
Photography By [Liner] – J. F. Rault*, Michael Childers, Michael Ross
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Written-By – Elton John & Bernie Taupin

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 7 31452 81622 1
Matrix / Runout: (Universal logo x4) arvato 56145386/00731452816221 21
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LP 73
Mould SID Code: IFPI 072Z

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	DJM Records , DJM Records	DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	UK	1972
FL-2238	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Unofficial)	First Record	FL-2238	Taiwan	Unknown
DJF 1156	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, RE)	MusicA, DJM Records	DJF 1156	Italy	1985
DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	DJM Records , DJM Records	DJLPH 423, DJLPH.423	UK	1972
DJLPH 423	Elton John	Honky Château ‎(LP, Album)	DJM Records	DJLPH 423	UK	1972

Related to Elton John - Honky Château

1	Honky Cat Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus DudgeonBanjo – DaveyBass – DeeDrums – NigelElectric Piano, Piano [Acoustic] – EltonSaxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien
2	Mellow Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano, Organ – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty
3	I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonTap Dance – "Legs" Larry Smith
4	Susie (Dramas) Bass – DeeDrums, Tambourine – NigelGuitar – DaveyPiano – Elton
5	Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – David Henschel*
6	Salvation Backing Vocals [Additional] – Larry Steel, Liza Strike, Madeline Bell, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – Elton*
7	Slave Bass – DeeCongas, Drums – NigelGuitar, Banjo – Davey*
8	Amy Bass, Backing Vocals – DeeCongas – Ray CooperDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty
9	Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Bass – DeeMandolin, Guitar – DaveyPiano – Elton*
10	Hercules Backing Vocals [Additional] – Gus Dudgeon, Tony HazzardBass, Backing Vocals – DeeDrums, Backing Vocals – NigelGuitar, Backing Vocals – DaveyPiano – EltonSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – David Henschel*Whistling [Rhino Whistle] – Gus Dudgeon
Bonus Track
11	Slave (Alternate Take)