Episode 31 - Empty Sky at 50

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Elton John Podcast by Neil Barrett

Jun 17, 2019100:42Music

Empty Sky, Elton’s debut album, and also his most honest, laid-back sounding set of songs, hit the shelves 50 years ago this month. It didn’t make much impact at the time, but it is greatly loved, both by fans, and by th...

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