Released in May 1972, Honky Château was the album that made Elton John a superstar, and ushered in a new era for him.

Named after the residential studios outside Paris where the album was recorded, Honky Château bought a new level of simplicity and directness to Elton’s music that had previously only been seen in glimpses. Shorn of the complexities and ornate orchestrations of his recent work, Honky Chateau seemed freewheeling and intimate. It was helped by Rocket Man, the record which became another of Elton’s signature songs.

These special editions contain the original album, and on both vinyl and CD editions a newly created selection of outtakes from the sessions, produced from the original tapes by Matt Still, which highlight the warmth and humour of the sessions.

Label
UMC / EMI
Genre
Pop & Rock LP - SIDE A
Honky Cat
Mellow
I Think I'm Going to Kill Myself
Susie (Dramas)
Rocket Man (I Think Its Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
LP - SIDE B
Salvation
Slave
Amy
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
Hercules
LP - SIDE C
Salvation (Work In Progress)
Susie (Work In Progress)
Rocket Man (Work In Progress)
Mellow (Work In Progress)
Slave (Fast) (Work In Progress)
LP - SIDE D
Honky Cat (Work In Progress)
I Think Im Going To Kill Myself (Work In Progress) *
Hercules (Work In Progress)
Slave (Slow) (Work In Progress)

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