Take Me To The Pilot/Honky Tonk Women/Sixty Years On/Can I Put You On/Bad Sign Of The Moon/Burn Down The Mission-My Baby Left Me-Get Back
An early live album from a youthful Elton John in front of an enthusiastic New York audience. In contrast to his later flamboyant style he keeps thing simple, with just drums and guitar backing his piano. (US:11 UK:20)
“A young, very energetic Elton John pounds out blues flavoured rock. He was clearly having fun with this set, with the piano and drums often at the forefront. Later the style changes to the blues again, consistent with Elton's early style.”
“This is a fine, high energy performance from Elton. The beauty of this album is its simplicity; John on piano, Nigel Olsson on drums, and Dee Murray on bass. That's it. No strings, no synths, not even a guitar. It really allows the listener to appreciate the depth of John's lyrics, and the raw talent that was lying under all the rhinestones and feather boas.”
“There's an air of fun and naiveté as this crack threesome are feeling their sound really come together, song after song.”
“This one is raw and smokin', with a lot of music getting made from just a little three piece band. This performance showcases just how good a piano man Elton was back then. This album is all good old fashioned rock and roll energy.”
“Elton's always walked a thin line between rock and soul enthusiast and showbiz entertainer; it's one of the things that has made him so endearing. Here, though, he wanders too far into the MOR side, with smarmy patter and versions of hits by the Stones, Elvis and Beatles. Pity, because when he gets going, Take Me To The Pilot in particular, he really does get going.”
“This is a very lively radio set of an up and coming Elton John. The band is a trio that runs through a very percussive set especially with Nigel Olsen on drums and John's terrific piano work. Dee Murray moves the show along on his bass.”
“If you're a fan of the early Elton material, you should love this. This live radio broadcast has an eclectic set list and no hits. The piano is front and centre and Elton's piano playing absolutely rocks.”
“It’s OK, but the recording quality is terrible, and the audience is down-right annoying. The pick of the songs could have been better too.”
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