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Madman Across the Water is the fourth studio album by English musician Elton John, released on 5 November 1971 by DJM and Uni Records.The album was his third album to be released in 1971, at which point John had been rising to prominence as a popular music artist.
The album discography of British singer, songwriter, and pianist Elton John consists of 32 studio albums, 5 live albums, 10 soundtrack albums, 16 compilation albums, 4 extended plays, 3 tribute albums, 4 collaboration albums, and 2 holiday albums. In 1969, John's debut album, Empty Sky, was released.
An early version of "Madman Across the Water", featuring Mick Ronson on electric guitar, was also recorded during the sessions for the album. It was released on several albums and reissues of Tumbleweed Connection, though the track was ultimately re-recorded for the Madman Across the Water album. [7]
Elton John's Madman Across the Water turns 50 this week. Read the anniversary essay. 50 Years Ago, Elton John’s Madman Across the Water Was the Calm Before His Popstar Storm Gary Graff
The first batch of albums (which were also released in a limited-edition velvet box, bearing John's signature [1]) was released in 1995 and includes: Empty Sky; Elton John; Tumbleweed Connection; 17-11-70; Madman Across the Water; Honky Château; Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player; Goodbye Yellow Brick Road; Caribou; Captain Fantastic and ...
Another contributing factor to the original album's soft sales could have been the glut of Elton John product on the market at the time. John also had in release two full studio albums ( Elton John and Tumbleweed Connection ) and a movie soundtrack ( Friends ) when the live LP was issued.
Elton John Bernie Taupin Madman Across the Water: 1971 [17] "Goodbye Marlon Brando" Elton John Bernie Taupin Reg Strikes Back: 1988 [43] "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" Elton John Bernie Taupin Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: 1973 [16] "Good Morning to the Night" (Elton John vs. Pnau) – Good Morning to the Night: 2012 [36] " (Gotta Get a) Meal Ticket ...
John and Taupin wrote the soundtrack to the 1971 film Friends and the album Madman Across the Water, which reached number eight in the US and included the hit songs "Levon" and the album's opening track, "Tiny Dancer". In 1972, Davey Johnstone joined the Elton John Band on guitar and backing