Elton John - Empty Sky (1969) Part 1 (Full Album)

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1. Elton John - Empty Sky (0:00)
2. Elton John - Val-Hala (8:27)
3. Elton John - Western Ford Gateway (12:37)

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Empty Sky is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Elton John, released on 6 June 1969. It would not be released in the United States until January 1975 (on MCA), with different cover art, well after John's fame had been established internationally.

'Empty Sky' Allmusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine:
Although he had made a number of re-recordings of popular songs for a budget record label in the late '60s, Empty Sky was the first true solo album Elton John recorded after leaving Bluesology; it also marked the beginning of his long and fruitful collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin. Empty Sky is quite indicative of the post-Sgt. Pepper's era. With its ambitious arrangements and lyrics, it's clear that John and Taupin intended the album to be a major statement. Though it shows some signs of John's R&B roots, most of the album alternates between vaguely psychedelic rock and Taupin and John's burgeoning pop songcraft, capped off by a bizarre reprise of brief moments of all of the songs on the record. There aren't any forgotten gems on Empty Sky, but it does suggest John's potential.

Personnel:
Elton John – vocals, piano, organ, Hohner Pianet, harpsichord
Caleb Quaye – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, congas
Tony Murray – bass guitar
Roger Pope – drums, percussion
Nigel Olsson – drums on "Lady What's Tomorrow"
Don Fay – saxophone, flute
Graham Vickery – harmonica