Vinyl Record Elton John – Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player [LP]

Elton John is a British rock musician, composer and pianist who has become a true legend on the world stage. Born on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Great Britain, under the name Reginald Kenneth Dwight, he has shown remarkable musical talent since childhood. Thanks to his unique combination of brilliant piano playing, powerful vocals and author's signature, Elton John has won the hearts of listeners around the world, and has won five Grammy Awards and the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire. His career spans a wide range of musical styles, from rock 'n' roll and psychedelic rock to soft rock and pop rock.

Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player is the sixth studio album by Elton John, released on January 26, 1973 by DJM Records. This album became a landmark in the musician's career: it was his first album to top the charts in the UK and his second consecutive No. 1 album in the United States on the Billboard 200. With a softer sound than his previous works, the album demonstrates John's maturity as a writer and performer. The two main singles from the album, “Crocodile Rock” and “Daniel”, became instant hits. “Crocodile Rock” brought Elton John the first place in the US and Canadian charts, and ‘Daniel’ cemented his success by taking high places in the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. The album itself is characterized by rich arrangements, nostalgic mood and a light flavor of the 50s and 60s. “Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player” is considered to be one of the key albums in Elton John's discography, as it not only strengthened his status as an international superstar, but also opened a new stage in the artist's work.

The album contains 10 tracks:

Side A:

• A1. Daniel
• A2. Teacher I Need You
• A3. Elderberry Wine
• A4. Blues For Baby And Me
• A5. Midnight Creeper

Side B:

• B1. Have Mercy On The Criminal
• B2. I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol
• B3. Texan Love Song
• B4. Crocodile Rock
• B5. High Flying Bird