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Released in May 1972, Honky Chteau was the album that made Elton John a superstar and ushered in a new era for him.

Named after the residential studios outside Paris where the album was recorded, Honky Chteau bought a new level of simplicity and directness to Eltons music that had previously only been seen in glimpses. Shorn of the complexities and ornate orchestrations of his recent work, Honky Chateau seemed freewheeling and intimate. It was helped by Rocket Man, the record which became another of Eltons signature songs.

These special editions contain the original album, and on both vinyl and CD editions a newly created selection of outtakes from the sessions, produced from the original tapes by Matt Still, which highlight the warmth and humor of the sessions.

On CD only there are eight tracks from the album that were recorded at the Royal Festival Hall in 1972, all receiving their live debut, just a few days back in the UK after recording. Assembled with the customary care by Eltons catalog team, the album comes as a gatefold with an eight-page booklet with rare photos, memorabilia and an essay by co-curator and music writer Daryl Easlea, featuring interviews from those who were there.

Honky Chteau has been mastered at Lurssen in California, and the vinyl cut at Abbey Road.
Released in May 1972, Honky Chteau was the album that made Elton John a superstar and ushered in a new era for him.

Named after the residential studios outside Paris where the album was recorded, Honky Chteau bought a new level of simplicity and directness to Eltons music that had previously only been seen in glimpses. Shorn of the complexities and ornate orchestrations of his recent work, Honky Chateau seemed freewheeling and intimate. It was helped by Rocket Man, the record which became another of Eltons signature songs.

These special editions contain the original album, and on both vinyl and CD editions a newly created selection of outtakes from the sessions, produced from the original tapes by Matt Still, which highlight the warmth and humor of the sessions.

On CD only there are eight tracks from the album that were recorded at the Royal Festival Hall in 1972, all receiving their live debut, just a few days back in the UK after recording. Assembled with the customary care by Eltons catalog team, the album comes as a gatefold with an eight-page booklet with rare photos, memorabilia and an essay by co-curator and music writer Daryl Easlea, featuring interviews from those who were there.

Honky Chteau has been mastered at Lurssen in California, and the vinyl cut at Abbey Road.
602445962150

Details

Format: CD
Label: Island
Rel. Date: 03/24/2023
UPC: 602445962150

Honky Chateau: 50th Anniversary [2CD]
Artist: Elton John
Format: CD
New: Available $24.98
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Formats and Editions

CD - CD
$24.98
Vinyl - 2LP
$37.99
Vinyl - Indie Exclusive
$32.99
DISC: 1

1. Honky Cat
2. Mellow
3. I Think I'm Going to Kill Myself
4. Susie (Dramas)
5. Rocket Man (I Think Its Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
6. Salvation
7. Slave
8. Amy
9. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
10. Hercules
11. Salvation (Session Demo)
12. Susie (Dramas) (Session Demo)
13. Rocket Man (I Think Its Going To Be A Long, Long Time) (Session Demo)
14. Mellow (Session Demo)
15. Slave (Alternate "Fast" Version) (Session Demo)

DISC: 2

1. Honky Cat (Session Demo)
2. I Think Im Going To Kill Myself (Session Demo)
3. Hercules (Session Demo)
4. Slave (Session Demo)
5. Susie (Dramas) - Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, UK / 1972
6. Salvation - Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, UK / 1972
7. Mellow - Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, UK / 1972
8. Amy - Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, UK / 1972
9. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters - Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, UK / 1972
10. Honky Cat - Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, UK / 1972
11. Rocket Man (I Think Its Going To Be A Long, Long Time) - Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, UK / 1972
12. Hercules - Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, UK / 1972

More Info:

Released in May 1972, Honky Chteau was the album that made Elton John a superstar and ushered in a new era for him.

Named after the residential studios outside Paris where the album was recorded, Honky Chteau bought a new level of simplicity and directness to Eltons music that had previously only been seen in glimpses. Shorn of the complexities and ornate orchestrations of his recent work, Honky Chateau seemed freewheeling and intimate. It was helped by Rocket Man, the record which became another of Eltons signature songs.

These special editions contain the original album, and on both vinyl and CD editions a newly created selection of outtakes from the sessions, produced from the original tapes by Matt Still, which highlight the warmth and humor of the sessions.

On CD only there are eight tracks from the album that were recorded at the Royal Festival Hall in 1972, all receiving their live debut, just a few days back in the UK after recording. Assembled with the customary care by Eltons catalog team, the album comes as a gatefold with an eight-page booklet with rare photos, memorabilia and an essay by co-curator and music writer Daryl Easlea, featuring interviews from those who were there.

Honky Chteau has been mastered at Lurssen in California, and the vinyl cut at Abbey Road.

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Honky Chateau: 50th Anniversary Trailer

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