JOHN, ELTON Rarities & B-Sides
3xvinyl (Slippes 13November, 2020)
This gatefold 3-LP set brings together highlights from the ‘Jewel Box’ 8-CD box set and includes selections of Elton’s much sought-after 1960s and early 1970s demos, never previously released, and a series of Elton’s non-album B-sides.
Rarities 1965 -1971 – Elton’s much sought-after 1960s and early 1970s demos and music that cemented the foundations of the iconic John-Taupin writing partnership. The compelling, previously unreleased, missing piece in his illustrious story.
B Sides 1976-2005 – Flipsides, never before compiled together. Those B-Side gems that are now given another chance to sparkle.
LP1 - Side A
1. Come Back Baby (Bluesology)
2. Scarecrow (Piano/Tambourine Demo)
3. A Dandelion Dies In The Wind (Piano Demo)
4. Velvet Fountain (Piano Demo)
5. Get Out Of This Town (Piano/Tambourine Demo)
6. Countryside Love Affair (Piano Demo)
7. The Witch´s House (Piano Demo)
8. Year Of The Teddy Bear (Piano Demo)
LP1 - Side B
1. A Little Love Goes A Long, Long Way (Piano Demo)
2. Mr. Lightning Strikerman (Piano Demo)
3. I Couldn´t Fall In Love With Anybody Else (Piano Demo)
4. I Get A Little Bit Lonely (Piano Demo)
5. Nina (You´re My Woman Now) (Band Version)
6. Angel Tree (Piano/Guitar/Tambourine Demo)
7. Here´s To The Next Time (Piano/Tambourine Demo)
LP2 - Side A
1. Watching The Planes Go By (Band Demo)
2. When The First Tear Shows (Arranged Band Version)
3. Tartan Coloured Lady (Arranged Band Version)
4. When I Was Tealby Abbey (Piano Demo)
5. Turn To Me (Arranged Band Version)
6. And The Clock Goes Round (Piano Demo)
7. I Can´t Go On Living Without You (Arranged Band Version)
LP2 - Side B
1. Regimental Sgt. Zippo (Band Version)
2. Cry Willow Cry (Band Demo)
3. Skyline Pigeon (Piano Demo)
4. Two Of A Kind (Arranged Band Demo)
5. The Girl On Angel Pavement (Arranged Band Demo)
6. Smokestack Children (Arranged Band Demo)
7. There´s Still Time For Me (Piano/Guitar/Tambourine Demo)
LP3 - Side A
1. The Tide Will Turn For Rebecca (Piano Demo)
2. Taking The Sun From My Eyes (Arranged Band Version)
3. Sing Me No Sad Songs (Band Demo)
4. Rolling Western Union (Piano Demo)
5. Amoreena (Piano Demo)
6. Madman Across The Water (Piano Demo)
LP3 - Side B
1. Snow Queen
2. The Retreat
3. Billy And The Kids
4. Medicine Man
5. Peter´s Song