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Elton John
Rock Of The Westies

Album UK 1975 on DJM Records label
Rock (Pop Rock)

Earlier copies of the disc can either found pressed on translucent black vinyl appearing "blood red", "dark burgundy" or "purple" when held up to the light Lyric sheet and inner sleeve with photos.

     
Musicians
PortraitElton John p, voc, *1947 GB
album by
PortraitKenny Passarelli h, eb, *1949 US
bass
PortraitJames Newton Howard p, key, *1951 US
clavinet, harpsichord, synthesizer, arp, elka, mellotron, solo, synthesizer, arp, electric piano, synthesizer
PortraitRoger Pope dr, perc, 1947-2013 GB
drums
PortraitCaleb Quaye g, voc, key, *1948 GB
electric guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric guitar, rhythm, lead guitar, solo
PortraitDavey Johnstone sit, eg, *1951 GB
electric guitar, guitar, performer, voice bag, banjo, electric guitar, slide, guitar, ovation, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, guitar, solo, electric guitar, rhythm, slide guitar
PortraitRay Cooper perc, *1942 GB
tambourine, cowbell, congas, percussion, jawbone, congas, tambourine, marimba, tambourine, vibraphone, vibes, congas, shaker, wind chimes, vibraphone, vibes, maracas, tambourine, cowbell, drums, kettle
Producers
David Larkham art direction, design
Jeff Guercio engineer
Mark Guercio engineer, assistant
Terry O'Neill photography by
Gus Dudgeon producer
Ann Orson backing vocals
LaBelle backing vocals
Caleb Quaye backing vocals
Davey Johnstone backing vocals
Kenny Passarelli backing vocals
Kiki Dee backing vocals
Clive Franks backing vocals
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Medley (Yell Help / Wednesday Night / Ugly)Elton John6:30
2Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)Elton John3:25
3Island GirlElton John3:45
4Grow Some Funk Of Your OwnElton John4:45
5I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)Elton John5:30
6Street KidsElton John6:30
7Hard Luck StoryElton John5:05
8Feed MeElton John4:00
9Billy Bones And The White BirdElton John4:25
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