Elton John – Empty Sky (1969)

I met Elton one day in 1971 I think, in a small independent record shop, where he was discussing his album sales with he owner.  Still a rising star at this time he condescended to chat to me; I already was a fan and had his first three albums.  And recently I bought his Jewel Box, which contained many rare and unreleased early efforts of Elton and Bernie Taupin; and thank goodness they hung on until they started to really gel and write songs such as these on this debut.   Still pretty naïve and slightly fey, but some great tunes in there.  My faves are ‘Skyline Pigeon’, ‘Valhalla’ and ‘Lady, Wht’s  Tomorrow’.  The rest is ,a s they say, History.