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Elton John
Rare Masters
Compil. US 1992 on Polydor label
Rock and Pop (Pop Rock, Ballad, Classic Rock, Soundtrack)
Two CD's housed in a double-thick (fatboy) jewel case plus a 24-page saddle-stitched booklet. Inserted in a cardboard slipcase. Tracks recorded : 1-1 & 1-2 December 1967 1-3 & 1-4 December 1968 1-5 & 1-6 April 1969 1-7 to 1-9 January 1970 1-10 to 1-19 September 1970 2-1 May 1970 2-2 June 1970 2-3 August 1971 2-4 January 1972 2-5 June 1972 2-6, 2-7 and 2-9 May 1973 2-8 Early 1973 2-10 & 2-11 November 1973 2-12 April 1974 2-13 January 1974 2-14 & 2-16 July 1974 2-15 Live at Madison Square Garden, New York City, November 28, 1974 2-17 & 2-18 July 1975 Tracks 1-1 & 1-2 originally released as single A and B-side in 1968 ( Elton John's first solo single ) Tracks 1-3 & 1-4 originally released as single A and B-side in 1969 ( First time in stereo ) Tracks 1-5 & 1-6 originally released as single A and B-side in 1969 Track 1-7 originally released as single B-side in 1970 Tracks 1-8 & 1-9 originally released as single A and B-side in 1970 Tracks 1-10 to 1-19 originally released as LP Original Soundtrack Recording " Friends " in 1971 Track 2-1 previously unreleased alternate version ( from " Tumbleweed Connection " session ) Track 2-2 originally released as single B-side in 1971 Track 2-3 previously unreleased ( from " Madman Across The Water " session ) Track 2-4 previously unreleased alternate version Track 2-5 originally released as single B-side in 1973 Tracks 2-6 & 2-7 originally released as single B-sides in 1973 Track 2-8 previously unreleased demo version ( prepared for Rod Stewart " Smiler " album ) Track 2-9 originally released as single B-side in 1973 Tracks 2-10 & 2-11 originally released as single A and B-side in 1973 Track 2-12 originally released as single B-side in 1974 Track 2-13 originally released as single B-side in 1974 Track 2-14 originally released as single B-side in 1974 Track 2-15 originally released as single B-side in 1975 Track 2-16 originally released as single B-side in 1975 Track 2-17 previously unreleased ( from " Rock Of The Westies " session ) Track 2-18 originally released as single B-side in 1975 The company name used on this release "PolyGram Records Inc. (New York)" refers to PolyGram Records, Inc..
Musicians
 | Elton John p, voc, *1947 GB album by, written by |
 | Paul Buckmaster vc, eb, *1946 GB arranged by, conductor, composed by, introduction, composed by, coda, composed by, introduction, written by |
 | Gary Moore , GB transferred by, analog transfers |
 | Mick Ronson g, voc, 1946-1993 GB guitar |
 | John Lennon voc, g, 1940-1980 GB vocals, guitar |
Producers
| Wherefore Art? art direction, design |
| Bill Levenson compilation producer |
| Terri Tierney coordinator, project coordination |
| Andrew Sandoval liner notes |
| Bernie Taupin liner notes |
| John Reid management |
| Richard Bauer management, project direction |
| Joseph M. Palmaccio mastered by, digitally assembled and mastered by |
| Barrie Wentzell photography by |
| Michael Putland photography by |
| Caleb Quaye producer |
| Gus Dudgeon producer |
| Steve Brown producer |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I've Been Loving You | Elton John | 3:16 | |
| 2 | Here's To The Next Time | Elton John | Elton John | 2:58 |
| 3 | Lady Samantha | Elton John | 3:02 | |
| 4 | All Across The Havens | Elton John | 2:51 | |
| 5 | It's Me That You Need | Elton John | 4:00 | |
| 6 | Just Like Strange Rain | Elton John | 3:44 | |
| 7 | Bad Side Of The Moon | Elton John | 3:12 | |
| 8 | Rock And Roll Madonna | Elton John | 4:16 | |
| 9 | Grey Seal | Elton John | 3:34 | |
| 10 | Friends | Elton John | 2:23 | |
| 11 | Michelle's Song | Elton John | 4:20 | |
| 12 | Seasons | Elton John | 3:56 | |
| 13 | Variation On Michelle's Song (A Day In The Country) | Elton John | Paul Buckmaster | 2:47 |
| 14 | Can I Put You On | Elton John | 5:57 | |
| 15 | Honey Roll | Elton John | 3:07 | |
| 16 | Variation On Friends | Elton John | Paul Buckmaster | 1:43 |
| 17 | I Meant To Do My Work Today (A Day In The Country) | Elton John | Paul Buckmaster | 1:36 |
| 18 | Four Moods | Elton John | Paul Buckmaster | 11:01 |
| 19 | Seasons Reprise | Elton John | 1:39 | |
| 20 | Madman Across The Water | Elton John | 8:50 | |
| 21 | Into The Old Man's Shoes | Elton John | 4:01 | |
| 22 | Rock Me When He's Gone | Elton John | 5:01 | |
| 23 | Slave | Elton John | 2:48 | |
| 24 | Skyline Pigeon | Elton John | 3:51 | |
| 25 | Jack Rabbit | Elton John | 1:51 | |
| 26 | Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) | Elton John | 2:51 | |
| 27 | Let Me Be Your Car | Elton John | 4:52 | |
| 28 | Screw You (Young Man's Blues) | Elton John | 4:41 | |
| 29 | Step Into Christmas | Elton John | 4:30 | |
| 30 | Ho! Ho! Ho! Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas | Elton John | 4:03 | |
| 31 | Sick City | Elton John | 5:23 | |
| 32 | Cold Highway | Elton John | 3:26 | |
| 33 | One Day At A Time | Elton John | John Lennon | 3:47 |
| 34 | I Saw Her Standing There | Elton John | Lennon-McCartney | 3:51 |
| 35 | House Of Cards | Elton John | 3:09 | |
| 36 | Planes | Elton John | 4:14 | |
| 37 | Sugar On The Floor | Elton John | Kiki Dee | 4:33 |
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