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17-11-70 (known as 11-17-70 in the United States as per their dating system) is the fifth official album release for English musician Elton John and his first live album.
Apr 19, 2024 · ’17-11-70+’, an expanded version of Elton’s first live album, will be released as a two-LP vinyl set exclusively through independent record shops on Record Store Day this Saturday. While we count the hours, we give you Ten Things You Didn’t Know About 17-11-70+.
Jul 3, 2017 · Before the flashy costumes, the adult-contemporary pop and the classic rock staples, John was a piano player, a singer and leader of a trio. It’s a period under-explored by most rock fans and, as the new reissue of 17-11-70 shows, it’s a period deserving of attention.
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The album has 7 tracks. Besides the lengthy “Burn Down The Mission” Elton plays “60 Years On”, “Take Me To The Pilot”, “Can I Put You On”, “Amoreena” and the B-side “Bad Side Of The Moon”. A far cry from the “best of” live album Elton released a couple of years ago (“One Night Only”).
11-17-70 by Elton John released in 1971. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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Elton’s first live album was taken from a live radio broadcast made on November 17, 1970 (hence the album's name). The record hit #11 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and made Elton the first artist since the Beatles to have four albums charting simultaneously in Billboard's top 100 albums.
May 24, 2009 · Captured live as the Elton John juggernaut was just building up steam, 11-17-70 features only Elton and the rhythm section that would propel him through the rest of the decade: Nigel Olsson on drums and Dee Murray on bass.