13/11/2022
Elton John, an unknown and shy british pop singer, really did handstands under and atop the piano while playing during his U.S. debut on August 25, 1970. That night he became the new rock star. His magnificent performance at the Troubadour, the legendary club in Los Angeles, impressed some of the greatest music stars of the time. Quincy Jones, Brian Wilson, Linda Rondstadt and Don Henley were there that night, and so they were Crosby, Stills & Nash. It was much like in the movie “Rocketman”’s scene that make us feel that concert’s atmosphere. On the following nights Neil Young, Diana Ross, Carole King or Henry Mancini were also blown away by Elton John, only accompanied on stage by drummer Nigel Olsson and bassist Dee Murray.
“17-11-70” is the only album that shows what the trio sounded like these days, with a tremendous energy (prior to including any guitar player in the band). We have been lucky enough to get the double-vinyl retitled “17-11-70+”, a Record Store Day 2017 release.
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📷 Ed Caraeff