Title:
Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player
Description:
One of the best entries from Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s remarkably successful mid-’70s run, this album still holds up well over a quarter of a century after its release. Even casual fans will recognize ”Daniel,” ”Elderberry Wine,” and ”Crocodile Rock,” but ”Teacher I Need You,” ”Have Mercy on the Criminal” and ”I’m Going to Be a Teenage Idol” are equally good. Elton’s backing band at the time (guitarist Davey Johnstone, bassist Dee Murray, and drummer Nigel Olsson) was easily his best, and producer Gus Dudgeon and orchestral arranger Paul Buckmaster bathed the tracks in a warm and enticing glow. The only complaint is that, due to its size, the CD reissue doesn’t remotely do justice to the colorful packaging of the original album. --Dan Epstein
Product Description
Newly remastered by original producer Gus Dudgeon utilizing 20 bit technology. Features complete packaging with detailed sleeve notes and 4 bonus tracks: ”Skyline Pigeon,” ”Jack Rabbit,” ”Whenever You’re Ready (We’ll Go Steady)” and ”Screw You.”
Track Listings
1 Daniel
2 Teacher I Need You
3 Elderberry Wine
4 Blues for My Baby and Me
5 Midnight Creeper
6 Have Mercy on the Criminal
7 I’m Gonna Be a Teenage Idol
8 Texan Love Song
9 Crocodile Rock
10 High Flying Bird
11 Screw You (Young Man’s Blues)
12 Jack Rabbit
13 Whenever You’re Ready (We’ll Go Steady Again)
14 Skyline Pigeon (Piano Version)
Product Description
Newly remastered by original producer Gus Dudgeon utilizing 20 bit technology. Features complete packaging with detailed sleeve notes and 4 bonus tracks: ”Skyline Pigeon,” ”Jack Rabbit,” ”Whenever You’re Ready (We’ll Go Steady)” and ”Screw You.”
Track Listings
1 Daniel
2 Teacher I Need You
3 Elderberry Wine
4 Blues for My Baby and Me
5 Midnight Creeper
6 Have Mercy on the Criminal
7 I’m Gonna Be a Teenage Idol
8 Texan Love Song
9 Crocodile Rock
10 High Flying Bird
11 Screw You (Young Man’s Blues)
12 Jack Rabbit
13 Whenever You’re Ready (We’ll Go Steady Again)
14 Skyline Pigeon (Piano Version)
Band or Artist:
John, Elton
Release Year:
1973
Format:
CD
Genre:
Rock
Pop
Classic Rock
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Producer:
Gus Dudgeon
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AllMusic Rating:
4
Recording Location:
France.
Number of Tracks:
10
Quality:
N/A
Date Added:
2018-06-28 17:10:46
Packaging:
Paper Sleeve
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-09
Date Added:
2018-06-28 17:10:46
