Elton John will belatedly rejoice the fiftieth anniversary of Honky Chateau by releasing an expanded model of the album on March 24.
Initially launched in Might 1972, Honky Chateau was John’s first chart-topping album, and options the hit singles “Rocket Man” and “Honky Cat.” It was named after the 18th-century Chateau d’Herouville outdoors Paris the place it was recorded and was the primary to function John’s stay band – guitarist Davey Johnstone, bassist Dee Murray and drummer Nigel Olsson – on each track.
The expanded model of Honky Chateau might be launched in a number of codecs, together with a two-CD set that features eight songs from the Feb. 5, 1972, present at London’s Royal Competition Corridor the place tracks from the album have been performed stay for the primary time. Each the two-CD and double-album variations will embody 9 outtakes from the unique session tapes.
You possibly can pre-order the expanded variations of Honky Chateau from John’s web site.
Elton John, ‘Honky Chateau’ Expanded Reissue Observe Itemizing
CD 1
ORIGINAL ALBUM
1. “Honky Cat”
2. “Mellow”
3. “I Suppose I am Going to Kill Myself”
4. “Susie (Dramas)”
5. “Rocket Man (I Suppose It’s Going to Be a Lengthy, Lengthy Time)”
6. “Salvation”
7. “Slave”
8. “Amy”
9. “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters”
10. “Hercules”
HONKY AT THE CHÂTEAU (SESSION DEMOS) PART ONE
11. “Salvation” (Session Demo)
12. “Susie (Dramas)” (Session Demo)
13. “Rocket Man (It’s Suppose It’s Going to Be a Lengthy, Lengthy Time)” (Session Demo)
14. “Mellow” (Session Demo)
15. “Slave” – Alternate “Quick” Model (Session Demo)
CD 2
HONKY AT THE CHÂTEAU (SESSION DEMOS) PART TWO
1. “Honky Cat” (Session Demo)
2. “I Suppose I’m Going to Kill Myself” (Session Demo)
3. “Hercules” (Session Demo)
4. “Slave” (Session Demo)
LIVE AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, LONDON, FEBRUARY 5TH 1972
5. “Susie (Dramas)”
6. “Salvation”
7. “Mellow”
8. “Amy”
9. “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters”
10. “Honky Cat”
11. “Rocket Man (It’s Suppose It’s Going to Be a Lengthy, Lengthy Time)”
12. “Hercules”
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