On April 9, 1982, “The Rocket Record Company” released “Jump Up!”, the sixteenth Elton John album. It was recorded 1980; 1982 at “AIR Studios” in Montserrat, and “Pathe Marconi Studios” in France, and was produced by Chris Thomas.
Personnel:
- Elton John– lead and backing vocals, piano, harpsichord
- Pete Townshend– acoustic guitar
- Richie Zito– guitars
- James Newton-Howard– synthesizers, electric piano
- Dee Murray– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jeffrey Porcaro– drums
- Steven Holly –tambourine, synth drum
- Gary Osborne– backing vocals
- James Newton Howard – strings and brass arrangements, conductor
- Gavin Wright – orchestra leader
- Bill Price – recording
- Greg Fulginiti – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, except where noted.
- Dear John – Elton John,Gary Osborne
- Spiteful Child
- Ball and Chain – Elton John, Gary Osborne
- Legal Boys – Elton John, Tim Rice
- I Am Your Robot
- Blue Eyes – Elton John, Gary Osborne
- Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)
- Princess – Elton John, Gary Osborne
- Where Have All the Good Times Gone
- All Quiet on the Western Front