Elton John - A Single Man
| Genre: | Electronic, Rock |
| Singer: | Elton John |
| Title: | A Single Man |
| Short-info: | Label:
The Rocket Record Company – SHUNT 1
Type: Cassette, Album Country: UK Date of released: 1978 Category: Electronic, Rock Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Classic Rock |
| MP3 album size .rar: | 1620 mb |
| APE album size .rar: | 1279 mb |
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Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Shine On ThroughArranged By [Orchestra] – Paul BuckmasterBacking Vocals – Elton John, Gary OsborneBass – Clive FranksDrums – Steve Holly*Piano [Pianos] – Elton JohnTambourine – Ray CooperWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
3:40 |
| A2 | Return To ParadiseAcoustic Guitar [Guitars] – Tim RenwickArranged By – Paul BuckmasterBacking Vocals – Elton John, Gary OsborneBass – Clive FranksDrums – Steve Holly*Marimba, Shaker [Shakers] – Ray CooperPiano – Elton JohnTrumpet – Henry LowtherWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
4:12 |
| A3 | I Don't CareAcoustic Guitar [Guitars] – Tim RenwickArranged By [Orchestra] – Paul BuckmasterBacking Vocals – Chris Thompson, Gary Osborne, Joanne Stone, Stevie Lange, Vicky Brown*Bass – Clive FranksDrums – Steve Holly*Piano, Clavinet – Elton JohnTambourine – Ray CooperWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
4:20 |
| A4 | Big DipperBacking Vocals – The South Audley Street Girl's Choir, Watford Football TeamBass – Clive FranksClarinet – John CrockerDrums, Percussion [Motor Horn] – Steve Holly*Electric Guitar – Tim RenwickPiano [Pianos] – Elton JohnTambourine – Ray CooperTrombone – Jim ShepherdTrumpet – Pat HalcoxWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
4:00 |
| A5 | It Ain't Gonna Be EasyArranged By [Orchestra] – Paul BuckmasterBass – Clive FranksDrums – Steve Holly*Electric Guitar [Guitars] – Tim RenwickPiano – Elton JohnTambourine, Vibraphone [Vibes] – Ray CooperWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
8:23 |
| B1 | Part Time LoveBacking Vocals – Chris Thompson, Davey Johnstone, Gary Osborne, Joanne Stone, Stevie Lange, Vicky Brown*Bass – Clive FranksDrums – Steve Holly*Electric Guitar – Tim RenwickLead Guitar – Davey JohnstonePiano – Elton JohnTambourine, Congas – Ray CooperWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
3:12 |
| B2 | GeorgiaBacking Vocals – The South Audley Street Girl's Choir, Watford Football TeamBass – Clive FranksDrums – Steve Holly*Guitar [Lesley], Mandolin [Mandolins] – Tim RenwickPiano, Harmonium, Organ [Church] – Elton JohnSteel Guitar [Pedal] – B.J. Cole*Tambourine – Ray CooperWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
4:47 |
| B3 | Shooting StarAcoustic Bass – Herbie FlowersDrums – Steve Holly*Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Unknown ArtistShaker – Ray CooperTenor Saxophone – John CrockerVocals – Elton JohnWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
2:43 |
| B4 | MadnessArranged By [Orchestra] – Paul BuckmasterBass – Clive FranksDrums – Steve Holly*Electric Guitar [Guitars] – Tim RenwickPiano – Elton JohnTambourine, Congas, Timpani [Tympani] – Ray CooperWritten-By – Gary Osborne |
6:07 |
| B5 | ReveriePiano – Elton JohnSynthesizer [Arp] – Paul Buckmaster |
0:52 |
| B6 | Song For GuyBass – Clive FranksOther [Rhythm Box] – Rhythm BoxPiano [Pianos], Mellotron, Synthesizer [Polymoog, Salena String Synthesizer] – Elton JohnWind Chimes, Shaker [Shakers] – Ray Cooper |
6:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Big Pig Music Ltd.
- Marketed By – Phonogram
- Produced For – Frank N. Stein Productions Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – William A. Bong Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Big Pig Music Ltd.
Credits
- Producer – Clive Franks, Elton John
- Written-By – Elton John
Notes
Single panel J-card printed both sides. Grey cassette with green paper labels. Includes and 8 panel fold-out sheet with photos, lyrics and credits.A4: Last verse adapted from Makin' Whoopee written and composed by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson.
B6: Guy is Guy Burchett, messenger boy who was killed on his motorcycle aged 17.
Produced for Frank N. Stein Productions Ltd.
℗1978 William A. Bong Ltd.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAIN 1 | Elton John | A Single Man (LP, Album, Gat) | The Rocket Record Company | TRAIN 1 | UK | 1978 |
| 7131 180 | Elton John | A Single Man (Cass, Album) | The Rocket Record Company | 7131 180 | Germany | 1978 |
| 314 558 4742 | Elton John | A Single Man (CD, Album, RM, RE) | Island Records | 314 558 4742 | US | 1998 |
| 9103 500, 6032 | Elton John | Un Hombre Solo (LP, Album) | The Rocket Record Company, Phonogram S.A.I.C. | 9103 500, 6032 | Argentina | 1978 |
| RJ-7540 | Elton John | A Single Man (LP, Album) | The Rocket Record Company | RJ-7540 | Japan | 1978 |










