On May 30, 1983, “Geffen” label released “Too Low for Zero” the seventeenth Elton John album. It was recorded September 1982 – January 1983 at Montserrat, and was produced by Chris Thomas. The album was certified Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Elton John – lead and backing vocals, piano, keyboards
- Davey Johnstone– guitars, backing vocals
- Dee Murray– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Nigel Olsson– drums, backing vocals
- Ray Cooper– percussion
- Stevie Wonder– harmonica
- Skaila Kanga– harp
- Kiki Dee– backing vocals
- James Newton-Howard– string arrangements
Track listing:
All music by Elton John, except where noted, all lyrics by Bernie Taupin.
- Cold as Christmas (In the Middle of the Year)
- I’m Still Standing
- Too Low for Zero
- Religion
- I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues – nusic by John, Davey Johnstone
- Crystal
- Kiss the Bride
- Whipping Boy
- Saint
- One More Arrow
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