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Elton John All the Songs

The Story Behind Every Track
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Elton John All the Songs by Olivier Roubin and Romuald Ollivier is an extensive exploration of Elton John's discography, detailing the creative process, inspiration, and stories behind each track. The authors delve into John's iconic music, offering insights into the artistry and evolution of one of rock and pop's most celebrated musicians. This book is perfect for fans who wish to dive deeper into the legacy and magic of Elton John's musical journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of Elton John's music and want to delve deeper into the stories and inspirations behind each of his songs. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate detailed analyses and insights into the creative process of a legendary artist, offering a comprehensive exploration of his discography.

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The newest addition to BDL's bestselling All the Songs series, which has over 400,000 copies in print, Elton John All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track celebrates the inimitable rock icon and his illustrious music careerβ€”album-by-album, and track-by-track.

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This first-of-its-kind catalogue of Elton John's decades-long career tells the story of one of rock's all-time greatest artists, album-by-album and track-by-track.

Organised chronologically and covering every album and song that Sir Elton Hercules John has ever released, Elton John All the Songs draws upon years of research to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how each song was written, composed, and recorded, down to the instruments used and the people who played them.

Spanning more than fifty years of work from Elton and his longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin, this book details the creative processes that resulted in seminal albums like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Madman Across the Water, and Tumbleweed Connection, as well as Academy Award wins for 1995's Lion King and 2020's Rocketman.

Newer work like The Lockdown Sessions, released in 2021, is also featured alongside Billboard stats, tour dates, producing and mixing credits, and other insider details that will keep fans turning pages.

Starting with the artist's early days working as a studio musician in London, and featuring interviews with actors, musicians, collaborators, and confidantes, Elton John All the Songs offers readers the most detailed portrait of the artist and his creative process that has ever been produced.

Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of music's most visually arresting performers, Elton John All the Songs is the authoritative guide to one of rock'n'roll's greatest stars.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762479481

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 500 color and b/w photographs t/o

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 54.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 2440g

Pages: 608

About the Author

Olivier Roubin is a French journalist, radio host and author. He has worked as director of publication for magazines including Guitar Part, Guitar Collector and as editor-in-chief of Rock First. He created Guitar Unplugged, Bass Part, Drum Part, Rock Wanted, Guitar Book and Recording Musician. He contributed as a writer to The Year of French Rock, and he is the co-author of Woodstock: The Hippie Counter Culture. He s also a singer, musician and producer who has released four albums. Romuald Ollivier is a French journalist, radio host and author. He has worked as an editor-in-chief for magazines including Guitar Part,Guitar Collector, Guitar Unplugged, Bass Part, Drum Part, and Guitar Book. He contributed as a writer for Rock Wanted. He was co-editor-in-chief of Rock First. He contributed as a writer to The Year of French Rock. He is the author of The Tunnel s Lips and the co-author of Woodstock: The Hippie Counter Culture. He s also a singer and musician and has released two albums.

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