Experience the emotional depth of Elton John’s Blue Moves, his eleventh studio album that showcases a more introspective side of the legendary artist. Released in 1976, this double album marked a significant milestone as the first under his own Rocket Records label. Featuring the hauntingly beautiful hit “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word,” the collection blends melancholic melodies with rich orchestral arrangements by James Newton Howard. Considered one of John’s personal favorites, this album remains a standout in his discography.
Album Highlights
- Elton John’s second double album, following the iconic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Includes the chart-topping single “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”
- Features stunning string arrangements by James Newton Howard
- Final collaboration with producer Gus Dudgeon for nearly a decade
Track Listing
Disc 1
1. Your Starter For…
2. Tonight
3. One Horse Town
4. Chameleon
5. Boogie Pilgrim
6. Cage The Songbird
7. Crazy Water
8. Shoulder Holster
Disc 2
1. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
2. Out Of The Blue
3. Between Seventeen And Twenty
4. The Wide-Eyed And Laughing
5. Someone’s Final Song
6. Where’s The Shoorah?
7. If There’s God In Heaven (What’s he waiting for?)
9. Theme From A Non-Existent TV Series
10. Bite Your Lip (Get up and dance!)
Perfect For
- Elton John collectors seeking rare vinyl pressings and special editions
- Music historians exploring the evolution of 1970s pop-rock
- Fans of emotional ballads and sophisticated orchestral arrangements
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