Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player

by Elton John

Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 January 1973
  • Label: MCA
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 56:04
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded at the Ch芒teau d'H茅rouville in France, the vibrant sessions heavily leaned into pastiche, offering affectionate tributes to 1950s rock and roll and AM pop. The release became a transatlantic smash, fueled by the staggering success of singles like 'Crocodile Rock' and 'Daniel'.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, piano, theatrical, witty, bombastic

Tracklist

  1. Daniel (3:54)
  2. Teacher I Need You (4:09)
  3. Elderberry Wine (3:33)
  4. Blues For Baby And Me (5:38)
  5. Midnight Creeper (3:52)
  6. Have Mercy On The Criminal (5:57)
  7. I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol (3:55)
  8. Texan Love Song (3:33)
  9. Crocodile Rock (3:55)
  10. High Flying Bird (4:12)
  11. Screw You (Young Man's Blues) (4:42)
  12. Jack Rabbit - Single Version (1:49)
  13. Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) - Single Version (2:51)
  14. Skyline Pigeon - Piano Version (3:56)

Credits

  • Elton John - primary artist, performer [starring], vocals [uncredited], electric piano, mellotron [flute], piano, piano [leslie], harmonium, piano, organ [farfisa], composed by, written-by
  • Bernie Taupin - lyrics by
  • Davey Johnstone - performer, acoustic guitar, banjo, backing vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, sitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, guitar [leslie], acoustic guitar
  • Dee Murray - performer, bass, backing vocals
  • Nigel Olsson - performer, drums, maracas, backing vocals
  • Alain Hatot - saxophone
  • Jean-Louis Chautemps - saxophone
  • Jacques Bolognesi - trombone

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