On June 6, 1969, “DJM” label released “Empty Sky”, the debut Elton John studio album. It was recorded December 1968 – April 1969, at “Dick James Music Studios” in London, and was produced by Steve Brown.
Personnel:
- Elton John– vocals, acoustic piano, organ, electric piano, harpsichord
- Caleb Quaye– acoustic and electric guitars, conga drums
- Graham Vickery – harmonica
- Tony Murray – bass guitar
- Nigel Olsson– drums
- Roger Pope – drums, percussion
- Don Fay – tenor saxophone, flute
- Clive Franks – tape operator, whistling
- Frank Owen – engineer
- Gus Dudgeon, John Tobler – linear notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
- Empty Sky
- Val-Hala
- Western Ford Gateway
- Hymn 2000
- Lady What’s Tomorrow
- Sails
- The Scaffold
- Skyline Pigeon
- Gulliver/Hay Chewed/Reprise
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