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Caribou
Studio album by Elton John
Released 28 June 1974
Recorded Caribou Ranch, Nederland, Colorado, January 1974
Genre Pop, rock, glam rock
Length 45:15
Label MCA/This (US/Canada)
DJM (UK)
Producer Gus Dudgeon
Professional reviews
* Allmusic 3.5/5 stars link
* Robert Christgau (B+) link
* Rolling Stone (not rated) link
Caribou is the 8th studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music). It was John's 4th chart-topping album in the U.S. and his 3rd in the U.K. The album contains the singles, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached #16 in the UK Singles Chart and #2 in the U.S., and "The Bitch Is Back", which reached #15 in the U.K. and #4 in the U.S. Both these singles reached #1 in Canada on the RPM 100 national Top Singles Chart (as did the album itself).[1][2] The album was named for the Caribou Ranch recording studio, where the album was recorded.
In the liner notes to the 1995 CD re-release, Elton described the album as being quickly recorded in January 1974, with only about 9 days to get everything recorded, as he and the band "were under enormous pressure" to finish the album and then immediately embark on a Japanese tour. Dudgeon would later add additional backing vocals, horns and other overdubs after Elton and the band had finished their work.
In addition to the obvious hit singles, John has over the years played several others songs from this album in concert, including "Grimsby," "You're So Static," "Ticking" and "Dixie Lily."
Contents
Track listing
All songs by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, except where noted.
Side one
1. "The Bitch Is Back" – 3:44
2. "Pinky" – 3:54
3. "Grimsby" – 3:47
4. "Dixie Lily" – 2:54
5. "Solar Prestige a Gammon" – 2:52
6. "You're So Static" – 4:52
Side two
1. "I've Seen the Saucers" – 4:48
2. "Stinker" – 5:20
3. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" – 5:36
4. "Ticking" – 7:33
Also Included Both Vinyl Sourced
"Sick City" – 5:23
"Cold Highway" – 3:25
When MCA Records re-issued this album, on cassette tape, in the 1980s, "You're So Static" and "Stinker" were swapped in the album's running order. You're So Static also featured an early fade out. (Just before he sings for the final time)
At one point, the title of this album was to be "Ol' Pink Eyes Is Back" a pun on Frank Sinatra's "Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back".
On the 1995 CD, "You're So Static" is spelled incorrectly as "Your're So Static".
B-sides
"Sick City" Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me 7" (US/UK)
"Cold Highway" The Bitch is Back 7" (US/UK)
Personnel
* Elton John - vocals, piano
* Davey Johnstone- acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin
* Dee Murray - bass, phased Pignose bass
* Nigel Olsson- drums
* Ray Cooper- tambourine, congas, whistle, vibes, snare, castanets, watergong, bells
Additional musicians
* Bruce Johnston - backing vocals track 9
* Carl Wilson - backing vocals track 9
* Davey, Dee, and Nigel - backing vocals (tracks 2, 3, 7)
* Clydie King, Sherlie Matthews, Jessie Mae Smith, Dusty Springfield, Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Toni Tennille, Billy Hinsche - additional backing vocals
* Brass - Tower of Power Horn Section
* Dave Hentschel - A.R.P. synthesizer
* Lenny Pickett - tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinets
* Chester Thompson- Organ
Production
* Producer: Gus Dudgeon
* Engineers: Clive Franks, David Hentschel
* Assistant engineer: Peter Kelsey
* Arrangers: Daryl Dragon, Davey Johnstone, Del Newman
* Liner notes: John Tobler
* Recorded at: Caribou Ranch
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
Year Chart Position
1974 UK Album Chart 1
1974 US Billboard Pop Albums 1
1974 Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart 1
1974 Canadian RPM 100 Top Albums Chart 1
Singles
Year Single Chart Position
1974 "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" Canadian RPM 100 Top Singles Chart 1
1974 "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" UK Singles Chart 16
1974 "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" US Billboard Adult Contemporary 3
1974 "Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me" US Billboard Pop Singles 2
1974 "The Bitch Is Back" Canadian RPM 100 Top Singles Chart 1
1974 "The Bitch Is Back" UK Singles Chart 15
1974 "The Bitch Is Back" US Billboard Pop Singles 4
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