Diamonds (deluxe)

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Tracklist

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#TitleArtistLength
1Cold Heart (PNAU remix)Elton John & Dua Lipa3:21
2Hold Me Closer
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HST Global Limited (in 2022)
samples:
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee
recording of:
Hold Me Closer
writer:
Andrew Wotman, Henry Walter, Elton John and Bernie Taupin
is based on:
Tiny Dancer
quotes music from:
The One
quotes music from:
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John & Britney Spears3:21
3Your SongElton John4:03
4Tiny Dancer
engineer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:
Davey Johnstone (on 1971-08-09)
bass guitar:
David Glover (on 1971-08-09)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope (on 1971-08-09)
electric guitar:
Caleb Quaye (on 1971-08-09)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (on 1971-08-09)
steel guitar:
BJ Cole (on 1971-08-09)
background vocals:
Tony Burrows (on 1971-08-09), Roger Cook (on 1971-08-09), Lesley Duncan (on 1971-08-09), Dee Murray (on 1971-08-09), Nigel Olsson (on 1971-08-09), Barry St. John (on 1971-08-09), Terry Steele (on 1971-08-09), Liza Strike (on 1971-08-09) and Sue Glover & Sunny Leslie (on 1971-08-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd.
recorded at:
Trident Studios in Soho, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-08-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 47) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 387)
recording of:
Tiny Dancer (on 1971-08-09)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John6:15
5Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)Elton John4:42
6Honky CatElton John5:14
7Crocodile RockElton John3:56
8DanielElton John3:55
9Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)
engineer:
David Hentschel
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray (in 1973-05)
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson (in 1973-05)
electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone (in 1973-05)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (in 1973-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (in 1973)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France (in 1973-05)
recording of:
Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting (in 1973-05)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd.
Elton John4:55
10Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John3:15
11Candle in the Wind
engineer:
David Hentschel
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:
Dee Murray (in 1973-05)
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson (in 1973-05)
electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone (in 1973-05)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (in 1973-05)
background vocals:
Davey Johnstone (in 1973-05), Dee Murray (in 1973-05) and Nigel Olsson (in 1973-05)
recorded at:
Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France (in 1973-05)
music videos:
Candle in the Wind by Elton John
part of:
The Co-Op: Top 10 British Funeral Songs (number: 7) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 348)
recording of:
Candle in the Wind (in 1973-05)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John
dedicated to:
Marilyn Monroe
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John3:49
12Bennie and the JetsElton John5:23
13The Bitch Is BackElton John3:44
14Philadelphia Freedom
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone (in 1974-08)
congas, maracas and tambourine:
Ray Cooper (in 1974-08)
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson (in 1974-08)
electric bass guitar:
Dee Murray (in 1974-08)
electric piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (in 1974-08)
arranger:
Gene Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (in 2004, in 2005, in 2011)
recording of:
Philadelphia Freedom (in 1974-08)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John5:30
15Island GirlElton John3:44
16Someone Saved My Life TonightElton John6:47
17Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
recorded in:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-05)
producer:
Gus Dudgeon
bongos, congas and tambourine:
Ray Cooper (in 1976-05)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope (in 1976-05)
electric bass guitar:
Kenny Passarelli (in 1976-05)
electric guitar:
Davey Johnstone (in 1976-05)
Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes electric piano]:
James Newton Howard (in 1976-05)
background vocals:
Curt Boettcher (in 1976-05), Cidny Bullens (in 1976-05) and Kiki Dee (in 1976-05)
guest vocals:
Kiki Dee (in 1976-05)
lead vocals:
Elton John (in 1976-05)
orchestrator:
James Newton Howard
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd.
recording of:
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (in 1976-05)
lyricist:
Carte Blanche
composer:
Ann Orson
publisher:
Big Pig Music Ltd., Rocket Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John & Kiki Dee4:26
18Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest WordElton John3:50
19Little JeannieElton John4:49
2Digital Media
#TitleArtistLength
1Song for GuyElton John6:34
2Blue Eyes
recording engineer:
Bill Price (in 1982-02)
producer:
Chris Thomas
drums (drum set):
Jeffrey Porcaro (in 1982-02)
electric bass guitar:
Dee Murray (in 1982-02)
electric piano and synthesizer:
James Newton Howard (in 1982-02)
guitar:
Richie Zito (in 1982-02)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (in 1982-02)
brass arranger and strings arranger:
James Newton Howard
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Happenstance Ltd. (in 1982)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (in 1982-02)
music videos:
Blue Eyes by Elton John
recording of:
Blue Eyes (in 1982-02)
lyricist:
Gary Osborne
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Big Pig Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John3:28
3I’m Still StandingElton John3:04
4I Guess That’s Why They Call It the BluesElton John4:43
5Sad Songs (Say So Much)
recording engineer:
Renate Blauel
producer:
Chris Thomas
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson (on 1984-04-19)
electric bass guitar:
Dee Murray (on 1984-04-19)
guitar:
Davey Johnstone (on 1984-04-19)
keyboard and lead vocals:
Elton John (on 1984-04-19)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (on 1984-04-19)
recording of:
Sad Songs (Say So Much) (on 1984-04-19)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Big Pig Music Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John4:48
6NikitaElton John5:44
7I Don’t Wanna Go On With You Like ThatElton John4:34
8SacrificeElton John5:05
9Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me
engineer:
Chris Porter
producer:
George Michael
arranger:
George Michael
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (in 1991) and Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited (in 1991)
recorded at:
OVO Arena Wembley in Wembley, Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1991-03-23)
live recording of:
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me (on 1991-03-23)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. and Big Pig Music Ltd. (in 1991)
Elton John & George Michael5:48
10Something About the Way You Look Tonight (single edit)Elton John4:00
11I Want LoveElton John4:37
12Can You Feel the Love Tonight
programming:
Guy Babylon (from 1993 until 1994) and Olle Romo (from 1993 until 1994)
assistant engineer:
Pete Lewis
engineer:
Paula Jones
producer and mixer:
Chris Thomas
bass:
Phil Spalding (from 1993 until 1994)
drums (drum set):
Chuck Sabo (from 1993 until 1994)
guitar:
Davey Johnstone (from 1993 until 1994)
background vocals:
Rick Astley (from 1993 until 1994), Gary Barlow (from 1993 until 1994), Kiki Dee (from 1993 until 1994), Davey Johnstone (from 1993 until 1994) and Phil Spalding (from 1993 until 1994)
lead vocals:
Elton John (from 1993 until 1994)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (in 1994)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1993 until 1994) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1993 until 1994)
mixed at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King, end title lyrics) (from 1993 until 1994)
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. and Wonderland Music Company, Inc.
part of:
The 67th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1994 winner)
version of:
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King, dramatized Timon/Pumbaa/Simba/Nala lyrics)
part of:
De Leeuwenkoning (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Dutch version)
part of:
Der König der Löwen (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, German version)
part of:
El Rey León (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Spanish version)
part of:
Król lew (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Polish version)
part of:
Le Roi Lion (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, French version)
part of:
Leijonakuningas (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Finnish version)
part of:
Lejonkungen (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Swedish version)
part of:
O Rei Leão (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Brazilian Portuguese version)
part of:
O Rei Leão (The Lion King 1994 film soundtrack, Portuguese version)
part of:
The Lion King (1994 film soundtrack)
recording of:
愛を感じて
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Elton John
translator:
浅利慶太 and 片桐和子
publisher:
Wonderland Music Company, Inc., 日音 Synch事業部, ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (from 2017-04-01 to present)
translated version of:
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King, end title lyrics)
part of:
ライオン・キング (Japanese translation of the Broadway musical)
Elton John4:01
13Are You Ready for Love?Elton John3:32
14Electricity
performer:
Elton John
recording of:
Electricity (Billy Elliot the Musical)
lyricist:
Lee Hall
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John3:31
15Home Again
recording engineer:
Jason Wormer
producer:
T‐Bone Burnett
baritone horn:
George Bohanon (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
double bass:
David Piltch (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
drums (drum set):
Jay Bellerose (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
flugelhorn:
Chuck Findley (from 2012-01 until 2013-01) and Darrell Leonard (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
keyboard:
Keefus Ciancia (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
trombone:
Bruce Fowler (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
tuba:
William Roper (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
horn arranger:
Darrell Leonard
recorded at:
The Village in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
recording of:
Home Again (from 2012-01 until 2013-01)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John5:02
16Looking UpElton John4:06
17Circle of Life
additional programming:
Matthew Vaughn
programming:
Guy Babylon and Olle Romo
assistant engineer:
Pete Lewis
engineer:
Paula Jones
producer and mixer:
Chris Thomas
editor:
Adam Smalley
bass:
Phil Spalding
drums (drum set):
Chuck Sabo
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
lead vocals:
Elton John
conductor:
Nick Glennie‐Smith
orchestrator:
Bruce Fowler and Nick Glennie‐Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
William A. Bong Ltd. (in 1994)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Circle of Life (The Lion King)
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Warner/Chappell Artemis Music Limited and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (in 1994)
part of:
The 67th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
quotes lyrics from:
Nants' Ingonyama
part of:
The Lion King (1994 film soundtrack)
part of:
The Lion King (stage musical)
part of:
The Lion King (Live in Prague)
part of:
The Lion King (2019 film soundtrack)
Elton John4:53
3Digital Media
#TitleArtistLength
1Skyline Pigeon (piano version)Elton John3:54
2Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds
congas, gong, maracas, Mark tree, tambourine and tubular bells:
Ray Cooper (in 1974)
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson (in 1974)
electric bass guitar:
Dee Murray (in 1974)
electric guitar and sitar:
Davey Johnstone (in 1974)
guitar:
Dr. Winston O'Boogie (in 1974)
harpsichord, mellotron, piano and background vocals and lead vocals:
Elton John (in 1974)
background vocals:
Dr. Winston O'Boogie (in 1974), Davey Johnstone (in 1974), Dee Murray (in 1974) and Nigel Olsson (in 1974)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (in 1974, in 2004, in 2005, in 2011)
recorded at:
Caribou Ranch Recording Studio in Nederland, Colorado, United States (in 1974)
cover recording of:
Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds (in 1974)
lyricist and composer:
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
publisher:
Maclen Music, Inc., Northern Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC and Northern Songs Ltd. (in 1967)
recording of:
Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds
lyricist and composer:
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
publisher:
Maclen Music, Inc., Northern Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC and Northern Songs Ltd. (in 1967)
Elton John6:16
3Pinball WizardElton John5:14
4Mama Can’t Buy You Love
recorded in:
Seattle, Washington, United States (in 1977)
mixed in:
London, England, United Kingdom (on 1979-01-25)
assistant engineer:
Jeff Stewart and Buz Richmond
engineer:
Don Murray
producer:
Thom Bell
mixer:
Clive Franks (on 1979-01-25) and Elton John (on 1979-01-25)
drums (drum set):
Charles Collins
electric bass guitar [bass]:
Bob Babbitt
guitar:
Tony Bell and Bobby Eli
guitar [guitar overdubs]:
Casey Jones and Leroy M. Bell
horn [horns] and strings and strings:
MFSB
keyboard:
Thom Bell
percussion:
Larry Washington
synthesizer [synthesizer overdubs]:
Casey Jones
background vocals:
The Spinners
lead vocals:
Elton John
conductor:
Thom Bell
arranger:
Thom Bell
remixed at:
Utopia Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1979-01-25)
recording of:
Mama Can't Buy You Love (in 1977)
writer:
LeRoy Bell and Casey James
Elton John4:04
5Part‐Time LoveElton John3:13
6Victim of LoveElton John3:22
7Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)Elton John5:10
8Kiss the BrideElton John4:23
9That’s What Friends Are ForElton John, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder4:15
10The One
producer:
Chris Thomas
lead vocals:
Elton John
music videos:
The One by Elton John
recording of:
The One
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John5:53
11True Love
producer:
Narada Michael Walden
mixer:
David Frazer
background vocals:
Sandy Griffith and Claytoven Richardson
vocals:
Kiki Dee and Elton John
performer:
Kiki Dee
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Happenstance Ltd. (in 1993)
cover recording of:
True Love (High Society)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (in 1956)
publisher:
Buxton Hill Music Corp., Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell & Co., Inc., Chappell Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. and Warner/Chappell North America Limited
sub-publisher:
Warner Chappel Music Belgium NV
part of:
The 29th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
High Society (stage musical)
part of:
High Society (1956 film)
Elton John & Kiki Dee3:35
12BelieveElton John4:52
13Live Like HorsesElton John & Luciano Pavarotti5:07
14Written in the Stars
lead vocals:
Elton John
guest performer:
LeAnn Rimes
performer:
Elton John
recording of:
Written in the Stars
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer:
Elton John
publisher:
Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. and Wonderland Music Company, Inc.
part of:
Aida (Elton John & Tim Rice's musical)
Elton John & LeAnn Rimes4:17
15This Train Don’t Stop There AnymoreElton John4:39
16Good Morning to the Night (Elton John vs. PNAU)Elton John & PNAU3:24
17Step Into ChristmasElton John4:29
18Merry Christmas
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music UK Limited (in 2024)
recording of:
Merry Christmas
writer:
Elton John, Steve Mac and Ed Sheeran
Elton John & Ed Sheeran3:28