Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection (1970) Part 1 (Full Album)

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Track List: 1-4

1. Elton John - Ballad of a Well-known Gun (0:00)
2. Elton John - Come Down in Time (4:59)
3. Elton John - Country Comfort (8:25)
4. Elton John - Son of your Father (13:31)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Tumbleweed Connection is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Elton John. It was recorded at Trident Studios, London, England in March 1970, and released in October 1970 in the United Kingdom and January 1971 in the United States. It is a concept album based on country and western/Americana themes. All songs are written by John and Bernie Taupin, with the exception of "Love Song" by Lesley Duncan.

In 2012, Tumbleweed Connection was ranked #458 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album peaked at #2 on the UK Albums Chart and #5 on the US Billboard 200 chart. In the US, it was certified gold in March 1971 and platinum in August 1998 by the RIAA.

Personnel:
Elton John – lead vocals, acoustic piano (1, 3-6, 8-10), Hammond organ (8), backing vocals (10)
Brian Dee – Hammond organ (10, 13)
Caleb Quaye – lead guitar (1, 4, 6, 8), acoustic guitar (1, 3, 5, 6), electric guitar (5)
Les Thatcher – acoustic guitar (2, 10), 12-string acoustic guitar (3)
Gordon Huntley – steel guitar (3)
Lesley Duncan – backing vocals (1, 4, 5, 7), acoustic guitar (7)
Mike Egan – acoustic guitar (10)
Dave Glover – bass guitar (1, 4-6)
Herbie Flowers – bass guitar (2, 3, 10)
Chris Laurence – acoustic bass (2, 10)
Dee Murray – backing vocals (3, 6), bass guitar (8)
Roger Pope – drums (1, 4-6), percussion (1)
Barry Morgan – drums (2, 3, 10)
Nigel Olsson – backing vocals (3, 6), drums (8)
Robin Jones – congas (10), tambourine (10)
Karl Jenkins – oboe (2)
Skaila Kanga – harp (2)
Ian Duck – harmonica (3, 4)
Johnny Van Derek – violin (3)
Paul Buckmaster – orchestral arrangements and conductor
Madeline Bell – backing vocals (1, 4, 5)
Tony Burrows – backing vocals (1, 5)
Kay Garner – backing vocals (1, 4, 5)
Tony Hazzard – backing vocals (1, 5)
Dusty Springfield – backing vocals (1, 5)
Tammi Hunt – backing vocals (4)
Heather Wheatman – backing vocals (4)
Yvonne Wheatman – backing vocals (4)

Production:
Gus Dudgeon – producer
Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer
Gus Skinas – editing
Ricky Graham – digital transfers
Greg Penny – surround mix
Bernie Taupin – lyricist
David Larkham – art direction, design, cover design, cover artwork, photography
Barry Wentzell – photography
Ian Digby-Ovens – photography
John Tobler – liner notes
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Nothing short of brilliant is this gem

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I remember when I was young going into the album store and asking what I should buy. The clerk showed me this album and told this guy is an up and coming singer so I bought it. I didn't realize at the time what a treasure I got

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😢 Miami Times --- One of Top 100 albums ever recorded.

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This is the best out in John album to me that he made

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Then u haven't heard Madman Across the Water

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