Elton John 1969 to 1979: On Track

Elton John's career began in 1970, and he has since sold over 300 million records, won six Grammys, ten Ivor Novello awards, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His 1969 to 1979 album covers his earliest 1960s releases to his final 1970s album, and includes live albums and B-sides.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2019
Publisher: Sonicbond Publishing

Elton John, formerly Reginald Kenneth Dwight, emerged from the suburban obscurity of Pinner, Middlesex, England, in 1970, amidst a pop culture landscape still reeling from the aftermath of the Beatles' departure. Over the course of his remarkable career, he has sold over 300 million records, spanning a discography of 30 studio albums, four live albums, over 100 singles, and numerous compilations, soundtracks, and collaborations. His accolades include six Grammys, ten Ivor Novello awards, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, appointment as a CBE in 1995, and knighthood in 1998. In 2018, he embarked on his farewell world tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road. "Elton John 1969 to 1979" is a comprehensive critical overview of every track on the thirteen studio albums released during the period from Elton's earliest 1960s releases to his final 1970s album, "Victim of Love." It provides a thorough examination of the music that defined Elton's success and is considered by many fans to be the musical high point of his career. Additionally, the book includes the two live albums "17-11-70" and "Here and There," as well as a treasure trove of album-worthy B-sides that further enriched his discography.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 210 x 150 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789520347