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Elton John's fifth studio album, Honky Château.
Album Details
Release Date Originally released on May 19, 1972.
Recording Location The album was notably recorded at the 18th-century French chateau, Château d'Hérouville, which inspired its name.
Chart Success It became John's first number one album on the US Billboard 200 chart, beginning a streak of seven consecutive US number one albums.
Singles The album produced the successful singles "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)" and "Honky Cat".
Personnel This was the first album to feature his permanent touring band of Dee Murray (bass), Nigel Olsson (drums), and Davey Johnstone (guitars) as the core musicians.
SKU FL23
Elton John Honky Chateau Vinyl LP Ruby Red VG/VG+ Elton John’s 5th Album
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Album Details
Release Date Originally released on May 19, 1972.
Recording Location The album was notably recorded at the 18th-century French chateau, Château d'Hérouville, which inspired its name.
Chart Success It became John's first number one album on the US Billboard 200 chart, beginning a streak of seven consecutive US number one albums.
Singles The album produced the successful singles "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)" and "Honky Cat".
Personnel This was the first album to feature his permanent touring band of Dee Murray (bass), Nigel Olsson (drums), and Davey Johnstone (guitars) as the core musicians.
SKU FL23