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Elton John
Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II
Compil. UK 1977 on DJM Records label
Rock and Pop (Pop Rock, Classic Rock)
Released with a printed inner and a 12-page booklet. Sleeve: ©1977 This Record Co. Ltd. Shorepak by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., England Labels: Made in England A1, A2: ℗ 1974 This Record Co Ltd A5, B1 to B3, B5: ℗ 1975 This Record Co Ltd A3, A4: ℗ 1976 Sackville Productions Ltd B4: ℗ 1973 This Record Co Ltd Publishing info: A1, A3, A5, B1, B2: Big Pig Music Ltd A2: Northern Songs Ltd B3: Big Pig Music Ltd / Rocket Music Ltd B4: Dick James Music Ltd B5: Fabulous Music Ltd Booklet: A1, B1: © 1974 Big Pig Music Ltd. A2: © 1967 Northern Songs Ltd. A3, A4: © 1976 Big Pig Music Ltd. A5, B2: © 1975 Big Pig Music Ltd. B3: © 1975 Big Pig Music Ltd./ Rocket Music Ltd. B4: © 1973 Dick James Music Ltd. B5: ©1969 & 1976 Fabulous Music Ltd. This version is identical to Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II except this version has a 'MBπ' mastering credit.
Musicians
 | Elton John p, voc, *1947 GB piano, vocals, album by, mellotron, harpsichord, synthesizer, a.s.e., organ, electric |
 | Davey Johnstone sit, eg, *1951 GB acoustic guitar, backing vocals, electric guitar, sitar, guitar, leslie, banjo, electric guitar, slide, guitar, ovation |
 | Dee Murray b, eb, 1946-1992 GB backing vocals, bass, bass, phased pignose |
 | Kenny Passarelli h, eb, *1949 US backing vocals, bass |
 | Nigel Olsson dr, perc, *1949 GB backing vocals, drums |
 | Roger Pope dr, perc, 1947-2013 GB drums |
 | James Newton Howard p, key, *1951 US electric piano, mellotron, solo, synthesizer, arp |
 | π , GB lacquer cut by |
 | Ray Cooper perc, *1942 GB tambourine, gong, vibraphone, shaker, cymbal, maracas, congas, marimba, castanets, vibraphone, percussion, bell-tree |
 | Tower Of Power Horn Section , brass |
 | Lenny Pickett fl, *1954 US soloist, saxophone, tenor |
 | Dr. Winston O'Boogie , featuring |
 | Kiki Dee voc, bvoc, *1947 GB vocals |
 | Gene Page key, str, 1939-1998 US arranged by, orchestral |
 | Caleb Quaye g, voc, key, *1948 GB acoustic guitar, backing vocals, electric guitar |
Producers
| David Costa art direction, design |
| Jubilee Graphics art direction, design |
| George Rowbottom art direction, design, assistant |
| Gered Mankowitz photography by, album cover, booklet |
| Bryan Forbes photography by, booklet |
| David Nutter photography by, booklet |
| Martyn Goddard photography by, booklet |
| Michael Ross photography by, booklet |
| Terry O'Neill photography by, booklet |
| Gus Dudgeon producer |
| Clydie King backing vocals |
| Dusty Springfield backing vocals |
| Jessica Smith backing vocals |
| Sherlie Matthews backing vocals |
| Ann Orson backing vocals |
| Kiki Dee backing vocals |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bitch Is Back | Elton John | ||
| 2 | Lucy In The Sky | Elton John | ||
| 3 | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word | Elton John | ||
| 4 | Don't Go Breaking My Heart | Elton John | ||
| 5 | Someone Saved My Life Tonight | Elton John | ||
| 6 | Philadelphia Freedom | Elton John | ||
| 7 | Island Girl | Elton John | ||
| 8 | Grow Some Funk Of Your Own | Elton John | ||
| 9 | Bennie And The Jets | Elton John | ||
| 10 | Pinball Wizard | Elton John |
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