John, Elton
Live In Australia
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1987 US 2LP gatefold original. Nice VG+ player with some run-in noise; Jacket shows light ring wear. John's Comparatively Small Combo Is Augmented On These Tracks By The 88-Piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Under The Direction Of Onetime Bandmate James Newton Howard. There Are A Few Surprisingly Strong Readings Of Early Sides Such As "60 Years On," "I Need You To Turn To," "The Greatest Discovery," And An Edgy And Soulful Version Of "The King Must Die." Other Unexpected Detours Into John's Catalog Include The Intimate Desperation Of "Tonight" From Blue Moves (1976) And "Have Mercy On The Criminal" From Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (1973). There Are Also The Hits And Enthusiast Favorites "Tiny Dancer," "Your Song," "Candle In The Wind," Which Was Issued As A Single And Topped Pop Music Charts Worldwide.