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Contents: [SHM-CD specification, Japan edition only] This album contains recordings of Elton John's live performances with Ray Cooper (percussionist) held at the Rainbow Theatre in London over six days from May 2nd to 7th, 1977. It includes 13 songs selected by Elton himself. Many of the songs are rare live performances, with four being performed live for the first time (3, 9, 10, 11). The first half of the concerts featured Elton playing piano and singing, while the second half featured collaborations with Ray Cooper. At the time, Elton's concert venues were typically arenas and stadiums, so these six consecutive nights of live performances in a venue with a capacity of 3,000 people were extremely valuable. The first official LP (containing 12 tracks) was released for Record Store Day in April 2025. The CD includes one bonus track (13).
Elton John (1970): 1, 2 Tumbleweed Connection (1970): 4 Madman Across the Water (1971): 13 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973): 7, 11 Caribou (1974): 5 Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975): 6 Rock of the Westies (1975): 10, 12 Blue Moves (1976): 3, 8, 9 Media reviews and more This album features recordings of Elton John's live performances with percussionist Ray Cooper, held over six days from May 2nd to 7th, 1977, at the Rainbow Theatre in London. It includes 13 tracks personally selected by Elton. Many of the songs are rare live performances, with four tracks being premiered live (tracks 3, 9, 10, and 11). The first half of the concerts consisted of Elton's piano and vocals, while the second half featured collaborations with Ray Cooper. At the time, Elton's concert venues were typically arenas and stadiums, making these six consecutive nights of performances in a venue with a capacity of 3,000 incredibly valuable. (C)RS
