Elton John - Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player
Musician: Elton JohnAlbum title: Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player
Style: Pop Rock, Classic Rock
Released: 1972
Country: UK
Size MP3 version: 1824 mb
Size APE version: 1914 mb
Size WMA version: 1225 mb
Rating ✫: 4.6
Votes: 613
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Genre: Rock
Elton John - Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player mp3 album
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | DanielBanjo – Davey JohnstoneMaracas – Nigel OlssonMellotron [Flute] – Elton JohnSynthesizer [A.r.p.] – Ken Scott |
3:52 |
| A2 | Teacher I Need YouBacking Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel OlssonMellotron – Elton John |
4:08 |
| A3 | Elderberry WineArranged By [Brass] – Gus DudgeonSaxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:34 |
| A4 | Blues For My Baby And MeArranged By [Orchestra] – Paul BuckmasterSitar – Davey Johnstone |
5:38 |
| A5 | Midnight CreeperArranged By [Brass] – Gus DudgeonSaxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:53 |
| B1 | Have Mercy On The CriminalArranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster |
5:55 |
| B2 | I'm Going To Be A Teenage IdolArranged By [Brass] – Gus DudgeonBacking Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel OlssonSaxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:55 |
| B3 | Texan Love SongHarmonium – Elton JohnMandolin – Davey Johnstone |
3:33 |
| B4 | Crocodile RockOrgan [Farfisa] – Elton John |
3:56 |
| B5 | High Flying BirdBacking Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson |
4:10 |
Credits
- Art Direction, Design [Sleeve] – David Larkham, Michael Ross
- Bass – Dee Murray
- Drums – Nigel Olsson
- Engineer – Ken Scott
- Guitar – Davey Johnstone
- Lyrics By – Bernie Taupin
- Photography By – Bryan Forbes , Ed Caraeff, Maxine Taupin, Michael Ross
- Piano, Music By – Elton John
- Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Notes
Made in Portugal on LabelBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BIEM
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, 1st) | DJM Records , DJM Records | DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427 | UK | 1973 |
| 424 616-4 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Cass, Album, RE) | DJM Records | 424 616-4 | Spain | 1990 |
| 314-528 154-2 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (CD, Album, Comp, RM, Bon) | The Rocket Record Company | 314-528 154-2 | Canada | 1995 |
| 86 569 IT | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, Gat) | DJM Records | 86 569 IT | Germany | 1972 |
| DJL 7.009 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | DJM Records | DJL 7.009 | Spain | 1977 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Daniel | 3:52 |
| A2 | Teacher I Need You | 4:08 |
| A3 | Elderberry Wine | 3:34 |
| A4 | Blues For Baby And Me | 5:38 |
| A5 | Midnight Creeper | 3:53 |
| B1 | Have Mercy On The Criminal | 5:55 |
| B2 | I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol | 3:55 |
| B3 | Texan Love Song | 3:33 |
| B4 | Crocodile Rock | 3:56 |
| B5 | High Flying Bird | 4:10 |
Companies, etc.
- Remixed At – Trident Studios
- Recorded At – Strawberry Studios, France
Credits
- Art Direction, Sleeve – David Larkham, Michael Ross
- Coordinator – Steve Brown
- Engineer – Ken Scott
- Lyrics By – Elton John & Bernie Taupin
- Orchestra, Arranged By – Paul Buckmaster
- Photography By – Ed Caraeff
- Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Notes
Recorded at Strawberry Studios, France.Includes download code from The Sound of Vinyl
Gatefold sleeve
12 pages booklet
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 02557 38309 6
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, 1st) | DJM Records , DJM Records | DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427 | UK | 1973 |
| 424 616-4 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Cass, Album, RE) | DJM Records | 424 616-4 | Spain | 1990 |
| 314-528 154-2 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (CD, Album, Comp, RM, Bon) | The Rocket Record Company | 314-528 154-2 | Canada | 1995 |
| 86 569 IT | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, Gat) | DJM Records | 86 569 IT | Germany | 1972 |
| DJL 7.009 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | DJM Records | DJL 7.009 | Spain | 1977 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | DanielAcoustic Guitar, Banjo – Davey*Drums, Maracas – Nigel*Electric Piano, Mellotron [Flute] – Elton*Synthesizer [A.r.p.] – Ken Scott |
3:52 |
| A2 | Teacher I Need YouAcoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Davey*Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee*Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel*Piano, Mellotron – Elton* |
4:08 |
| A3 | Elderberry WineArranged By [Brass] – Gus*Bass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Electric Guitar – Davey*Piano – Elton*Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:34 |
| A4 | Blues For My Baby And MeAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Sitar – Davey*Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul BuckmasterBass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Piano – Elton* |
5:38 |
| A5 | Midnight CreeperArranged By [Brass] – Gus*Bass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Electric Guitar – Davey*Electric Piano – Elton*Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:53 |
| B1 | Have Mercy On The CriminalArranged By [Orchestra] – Paul BuckmasterBass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Electric Guitar – Davey*Piano – Elton* |
5:55 |
| B2 | I'm Going To Be A Teenage IdolAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Davey*Arranged By [Brass] – Gus*Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee*Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel*Piano, Piano [Leslie] – Elton*Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:55 |
| B3 | Texan Love SongAcoustic Guitar, Mandolin – Davey*Bass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Harmonium – Elton* |
3:33 |
| B4 | Crocodile RockBass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Electric Guitar – Davey*Piano, Organ [Farfisa] – Elton* |
3:56 |
| B5 | High Flying BirdAcoustic Guitar, Guitar [Leslie], Backing Vocals – Davey*Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee*Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel*Piano – Elton* |
4:10 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – This Record Co. Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – This Record Co. Ltd.
- Published By – Dick James Music Ltd.
- Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse
- Made By – Garrod & Lofthouse
- Distributed By – Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.
- Recorded At – Strawberry Studios, France
- Remixed At – Trident Studios
- Pressed By – Tranco Limited
Credits
- Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements] – Paul Buckmaster
- Art Direction, Design [Sleeve] – David Larkham, Michael Ross
- Coordinator – Steve Brown
- Engineer – Ken Scott
- Lyrics By – Bernie Taupin
- Music By – Elton John
- Photography By – Bryan Forbes , Maxine Taupin, Michael Ross
- Photography By [Cover] – Ed Caraeff
- Producer – Gus Dudgeon
- Written-By – Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Notes
The catalog# is printed as "DJLPH 427" on the spine but as "DJLPH.427" on the labels.Recorded at Strawberry Studios, France
Re-mixed at Trident Studios, London
Album includes a 12 page full colour booklet with photos and lyrics.
© 1972 This Record Co. Limited
Ⓟ 1972 This Record Co. Limited
All songs © 1972 for the world by Dick James Music Limited.
Distributed by Pye Records (Sales) Limited.
Printed and made by Garrod And Lofthouse Limited.
Different label layout than Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other (A Side Label): †DJLPH.427-A†
- Other (B Side Label): †DJLPH.427-B†
- Matrix / Runout (A Side runout, etched): DJLPH 427 A-3 AM
- Matrix / Runout (B Side runout, etched): DJLPH 427-B3 EU
- Matrix / Runout (A Side runout, etched, variant 1): DJLPH 427 A-3 2 I
- Matrix / Runout (B Side runout, etched, variant 1): DJLPH 427-B3 FH
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, 1st) | DJM Records , DJM Records | DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427 | UK | 1973 |
| 424 616-4 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Cass, Album, RE) | DJM Records | 424 616-4 | Spain | 1990 |
| 314-528 154-2 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (CD, Album, Comp, RM, Bon) | The Rocket Record Company | 314-528 154-2 | Canada | 1995 |
| 86 569 IT | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, Gat) | DJM Records | 86 569 IT | Germany | 1972 |
| DJL 7.009 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | DJM Records | DJL 7.009 | Spain | 1977 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | DanielAcoustic Guitar, Banjo – Davey*Bass – Dee*Drums, Maracas [Maraccas] – Nigel*Electric Piano, Mellotron ['flute' Mellotron] – Elton*Synthesizer [A.r.p. Synthesizer] – Ken Scott |
3:52 |
| A2 | Teacher I Need YouAcoustic Guitar – Davey*Backing Vocals – Davey*, Dee*, Nigel*Bass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Piano, Mellotron – Elton* |
4:08 |
| A3 | Elderberry WineArranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus*Bass – Dee*Electric Guitar – Davey*Piano – Elton*Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:34 |
| A4 | Blues For Baby And MeAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Sitar – Davey*Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Paul BuckmasterBass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Piano – Elton* |
5:38 |
| A5 | Midnight CreeperArranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus*Bass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Electric Guitar – Davey*Electric Piano – Elton*Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:53 |
| B1 | Have Mercy On The CriminalArranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Paul BuckmasterBass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Electric Guitar – Davey*Piano – Elton* |
5:55 |
| B2 | I'm Going To Be A Teenage IdolArranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus*Bass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Davey*Piano [Piano And Leslie Piano] – Elton*Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis ChautempsTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Ivan Jullien |
3:55 |
| B3 | Texan Love SongAcoustic Guitar, Mandolin – Davey*Bass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Harmonium – Elton* |
3:33 |
| B4 | Crocodile RockBass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Electric Guitar – Davey*Piano, Organ [Farfisa Organ] – Elton* |
3:56 |
| B5 | High Flying BirdBacking Vocals – Davey*, Dee*, Nigel*Bass – Dee*Drums – Nigel*Guitar [Leslie], Acoustic Guitar – Davey*Piano – Elton* |
4:10 |
Companies, etc.
- Pressed By – MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville
- Manufactured By – MCA Records, Inc.
- Recorded At – Strawberry Studios, France
- Remixed At – Trident Studios
Credits
- Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements By] – Paul Buckmaster
- Art Direction, Design [Sleeve] – David Larkham, Michael Ross
- Coordinator – Steve Brown
- Engineer – Ken Scott
- Lyrics By – Bernie Taupin
- Performer [Starring] – Elton John
- Performer [With] – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson
- Photography [Cover] – Ed Caraeff
- Producer – Gus Dudgeon
- Written-By – Bernie Taupin, Elton John
Notes
Reissue with black rainbow labels that have 1973 on bottom edge.Slightly different label than Elton John - Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player. MCA 5 & MCA 6 not in parenthesis.
©1973 This Record Co. Limited (P)1972 This Record Co. Limited
MCA Records, Incl., 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California - U.S.A. - Printed in U.S.A.
Gatefold includes color booklet with photos and lyrics.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A - Etched): MCA 5-W9
- Matrix / Runout (Side B - Etched): MCA-6 W-1 (Λ with . inside)
- Matrix / Runout (Both Sides - Stamped): ▣-G-▣
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, 1st) | DJM Records , DJM Records | DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427 | UK | 1973 |
| 424 616-4 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Cass, Album, RE) | DJM Records | 424 616-4 | Spain | 1990 |
| 314-528 154-2 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (CD, Album, Comp, RM, Bon) | The Rocket Record Company | 314-528 154-2 | Canada | 1995 |
| DJF 1152 | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, RE) | DJM Records | DJF 1152 | Italy | 1985 |
| 86 569 IT | Elton John | Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, Gat) | DJM Records | 86 569 IT | Germany | 1972 |
