ELTON JOHN TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION Vinyl GATEFOLD LP

Description

Vinyl still in excellent condition. No visible scratches. Covers in remarkable condition considering its age. Just minor scuffing around the edges. The bonus with this record is the pristine condition of the sepia photos of Elton's band in the gatefold sleeve, as well as the lyrics to all the songs (see photos).”
Tumbleweed Connection is the third studio album by Elton John. It was recorded at Trident Studios, London, England in March 1970, and released in October 1970 in the United Kingdom. It is a concept album based on country and western/Americana themes. All songs are written by John and Bernie Taupin, with the exception of "Love Song" by Lesley Duncan.
In 2012, Tumbleweed Connection was ranked #458 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album peaked at #2 on the UK Albums Chart and #5 on the US Billboard 200 chart. In the US, it was certified gold in March 1971 and platinum in August 1998 by the RIAA.
The album comes with an extensive gatefold sleeve, containing all the original song lyrics and sepia photos of Elton and band members. One for the collectors.....
Robert Hillburn wrote for Los Angeles Times: "Tumbleweed Connection is that near-perfect album that artists often spend a whole career trying to produce."

Tracklist
Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun
Come Down In Time
Country Comfort
Son Of Your Father
My Father's Gun
Where To Now St. Peter?
Love Song
Amoreena
Talking Old Soldiers
Burn Down The Mission

Another classic album at a giveaway price

Posted: 7 days ago

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