Elton John - Madman Across the Water (1971)

Elton John - Madman Across the Water (1971)

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Elton John - Madman Across the Water

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Side one

1. "Tiny Dancer"   6:17

2. "Levon"   5:22

3. "Razor Face"   4:42

4. "Madman Across the Water"   5:57

Side two

1. "Indian Sunset"   6:47

2. "Holiday Inn"   4:17

3. "Rotten Peaches"   4:58

4. "All the Nasties"   5:09

5. "Goodbye"   1:49

Elton John Band Members / Musicians

Elton John – acoustic piano, vocals

Brian Dee – harmonium (2)

Rick Wakeman – Hammond organ (3, 4, 7) Piano on (2)

Jack Emblow – accordion (3)

Diana Lewis – ARP synthesizer (4, 7)

Caleb Quaye – electric guitar (1, 2, 3), acoustic guitar (6)

B. J. Cole – steel guitar (1)

Davey Johnstone – acoustic guitar (1, 4, 7), mandolin (6), sitar (6)

Chris Spedding – electric guitar (4), slide guitar (7)

David Glover – bass guitar (1, 3, 6)

Brian Odgers – bass guitar (2)

Herbie Flowers – bass guitar (4, 5, 7)

Chris Laurence – double bass (5)

Dee Murray – backing vocals (1, 6, 7), bass guitar (8)

Roger Pope – drums (1, 3, 6)

Barry Morgan – drums (2)

Terry Cox – drums (4, 5, 7)

Nigel Olsson – backing vocals (1, 6, 7), drums (8)

Ray Cooper – percussion (4), tambourine (7, 8)

Paul Buckmaster – orchestral arrangements and conductor (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

David Katz – orchestra contractor (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Tony Burrows – backing vocals (1, 6, 7)

Roger Cook – backing vocals (1, 6, 7)

Lesley Duncan – backing vocals (1, 6, 7)

Barry St. John – backing vocals (1, 6, 7)

Terry Steele – backing vocals (1, 6, 7)

Liza Strike – backing vocals (1, 6, 7)

Sue and Sunny – backing vocals (1, 6, 7)

Cantores em Ecclesia Choir – backing vocals (5, 8)

Robert Kirby – choir director (5, 8)

Gus Dudgeon – producer, liner notes

Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer

Tony Cousins – remastering

Gus Skinas – editing

Ricky Graham – digital transfers

Greg Penny – surround sound

Crispin Murray – assistant

David Larkham – art direction, design, illustrations, photography, cover photo

Gill – artwork

Yanis – artwork

Bob Gruen – photography

John Tobler – liner notes

Madman Across the Water is the 4th studio album by Elton John, released in 1971 through DJM and Uni Records. The album was the fourth studio album released by John, as well as his third album to be released in 1971, at which point John had been rising to prominence as a popular music artist. The album contains 9 tracks, each composed and performed by John and with lyrics written by songwriting partner Bernie Taupin.

There were two singles released from Madman Across the Water, "Levon" and "Tiny Dancer." It was certified gold in February 1972, followed by platinum in March 1993, and 2× platinum in August 1998 by the RIAA. The album was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.