John, Elton - Honky Château

Жанр: Pop/ Rock, Jazz
Стиль: Album Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Classic Rock, Glam Rock, Hard Rock, Pop / Rock, Soft Rock, Singer / Songwriter, Rock & Roll, Rock & Roll / Roots, AM Pop, Pop, Jazz-Pop, Jesus Rock
Страна: ГЕРМАНИЯ (GERMANY)
Дата первоначального релиза: 1972-05-19
Дата релиза: 2018
Лейбл: Mercury
Кол-во носителей: 1
Штрих-код: 731452816221
Кат. номер: Mercury ‎– 528 162-2
Количество треков: 11
Длительность: 45:15 + Bonus Track
Состояние пластинки: New! ( Sealed/ Sealed)! Новый! Запечатан!

1. Honky Cat/ Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus Dudgeon Banjo – Davey* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Piano, Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Elton* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien - 5:13
2. Mellow/ Bass – Dee* Drums, Tambourine – Nigel* Electric Violin – Jean-Luc Ponty Guitar – Davey* Piano, Organ – Elton* - 5:32
3. I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself/ Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee* Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel* Guitar [Guitars], Backing Vocals – Davey* Piano – Elton* Tap Dance – "Legs" Larry Smith - 3:35
4. Susie (Dramas)/ Bass – Dee* Drums, Tambourine – Nigel* Guitar [Guitars] – Davey* Piano – Elton* - 3:25
5. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)/ Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee* Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel* Guitar [Guitars], Backing Vocals – Davey* Piano – Elton* Synthesizer [A.R.P. Synthesizer] – David Henschel* - 4:45
6. Salvation/ Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Larry Steel*, Liza Strike, Madeline Bell, Tony Hazzard Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee* Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel* Guitar [Guitars], Backing Vocals – Davey* Piano – Elton* - 3:58
7. Slave/ Bass – Dee* Congas, Drums – Nigel* Guitar [Guitars], Banjo – Davey* - 4:22
8. Amy/ Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee* Congas – Ray Cooper Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel* Electric Violin – Jean-Luc Ponty Guitar [Guitars], Backing Vocals – Davey* Piano – Elton* - 4:03
9. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters/ Bass – Dee* Mandolin [Mandolins], Guitar – Davey* Piano – Elton* - 5:00
10. Hercules/ Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Gus Dudgeon, Tony Hazzard Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee* Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel* Guitar [Guitars], Backing Vocals – Davey* Piano – Elton* Synthesizer [A.R.P. Synthesizer] – David Henschel* Whistle [Rhino Whistle] – Gus Dudgeon - 5:20
Bonus Track:
11. Slave (Alternative Version) - 2:53

Honky Château — пятый студийный альбом британского певца и композитора Элтона Джона, выпущенный в 1972 году. Полноформатник стал первым среди семи последующих релизов, который поднялся на 1-ю строчку в чартах США. Он записывался в специально арендованном для этого замке во Франции, откуда и получил свое название, и также известен тем, что на некоторых треках можно услышать скрипку великого французского джазового скрипача Жана-Люка Понти (Jean-Luc Ponty). В 2003 году журнал Rolling Stone расположил альбом на 357 строчке в списке 500 величайших альбомов всех времён.

Переиздание выдающегося классического альбома на компакт-диске в стандартной упаковке (Jewel Case) с буклетом.  

Personnel:
Elton John – vocals, acoustic piano (1–6, 8–10), Fender Rhodes (1), Hammond organ (2, 4), harmonium (6)
David Hentschel – ARP synthesizer (5, 10) (credited as "David Henschel" on sleeve)
Davey Johnstone – banjo (1, 7); electric, acoustic and slide guitars (2–10); backing vocals (3, 5, 6, 8, 10), steel guitar (7), mandolin (9)
Dee Murray – bass guitar, backing vocals (3, 5, 6, 8, 10)
Nigel Olsson – drums (1–8, 10), tambourine (2, 4), backing vocals (3, 5, 6, 8, 10), congas (7)
Ray Cooper – congas (8)
Jean-Louis Chautemps – saxophone (1)
Alain Hatot – saxophone (1)
Jacques Bolognesi – trombone (1)
Ivan Jullien – trumpet (1)
Jean-Luc Ponty – electric violin (2, 8)
"Legs" Larry Smith – tap dance (3)
Gus Dudgeon – brass arrangements (1), additional backing vocals (10), whistle (10)
Madeline Bell – backing vocals (6)
Tony Hazzard – backing vocals (6), additional backing vocals (10)
Liza Strike – backing vocals (6)
Larry Steel – backing vocals (6)
Production:
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Engineer – Ken Scott
Remastering – Tony Cousins
Cover photo – Ed Caraeff
Liner notes – John Tobler
Editing – Gus Skinas
Digital transfers – Ricky Graham
Surround mix – Greg Penny

    Рейтинг:
AllMusic: 5*/5  
Christgau's Record Guide: A–
The Rolling Stone Album Guide: 5*/5  
Muzon-Market ( MM): 10*/10

Charts:

Weekly charts
(Chart (1972)/ Peak position):
Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart/ 4
Canadian RPM Albums Chart/ 3
Dutch Mega Albums Chart/ 9
Italian Albums Chart/ 5
Japanese Oricon LP Chart/ 21
Norwegian VG-lista Albums Chart/ 8
Spanish Albums Chart/ 1
UK Albums Chart/ 2
US Billboard 200/ 1
West German Media Control Albums Chart/ 43

Year-end charts
(Chart (1972)/ Position):
Italian Albums Chart/ 18
Australian Albums Chart/ 15
US Billboard Year-End/ 24

(Chart (1973)/ Position):
US Billboard Year-End/ 80

Certifications
(Region/ Certification):
United States (RIAA)/ Platinum

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Британский певец, композитор и пианист сэр Элтон Джон является самым успешным рок-музыкантом Великобритании. Продав за свою 50-летнюю карьеру более 250 млн пластинок, певец оказал огромное влияние на развитие софт-рока. Согласно журналу Rolling Stone Элтон Джон занимает 49 место в списке величайших исполнителей всех времен. Семь альбомов артиста занимали первые места в Billboard 200, 16 его синглов попадали в первую десятку, шесть из них поднимались на первое место. За всю свою карьеру Элтон Джон продал в США и Великобритании больше альбомов, чем любой другой британский соло-исполнитель. В 1994 году Элтон Джон был введён в Зал Славы Рок-н-ролла.

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Компании и т. п.
Manufactured By – Optimal Media GmbH
Copyright (c) – Mercury Records Ltd. (London)
Phonographic Copyright (p) – This Record Co. Ltd.
Recorded At – Strawberry Studios, France
Remixed At – Trident Studios
Remastered At – Metropolis Mastering

Над релизом работали:
Engineer – Ken Scott
Liner Notes – Gus Dudgeon, John Tobler
Photography By [Cover] – Ed Caraeff
Photography By [Liner] – J. F. Rault*, Michael Childers
Photography By [Liner], Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – Michael Ross (3)
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Remastered By – Tony Cousins
Remastered By [Assistant] – Crispin Murray
Written-By – Elton John/Bernie Taupin*

Заметки:
℗ 1972 This Record Company Ltd
© 1995 Mercury Records Ltd (London)

This album is dedicated to Catherine Philippe-Gérard

Штрих-код и другие идентификаторы:
Barcode: 731452816221
Mastering SID Code: ifpi L575
Mould SID Code: IFPI 9721
Matrix / Runout: [Universal Logo] 5281622 [Universal Logo] AI29396-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Label Code: LC 0268
Price Code: PY 899
Rights Society: BIEM / MCPS

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