Length 58:07 Artist Elton John Producer Chris Thomas | Label MCA (US)
Rocket (UK) Release date 22 June 1992 | |
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Released 22 June 1992 (1992-06-22) Recorded November 1991 – March 1992 The One
(1992) Greatest Hits 1976–1986
(1992) Genres Rock music, Pop music, Pop rock Nominations Brit Award for MasterCard British Album of the Year Similar Elton John albums, Rock music albums | ||
Elton john simple life studio version
The One is the twenty-third studio album by the English singer-songwriter Elton John, released on 22 June 1992. It was recorded at Studio Guillame Tell in Paris, produced by Chris Thomas and managed by John Reid. The album was dedicated to Vance Buck, and its cover artwork was designed by Gianni Versace.
Contents
- Elton john simple life studio version
- Elton john the one studio version
- Background
- Production
- Track listing
- Bonus tracks 1999 Polygram International reissue
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
The One spent three consecutive weeks at #2 without ever reaching #1 in the UK, being kept off the top spot by Lionel Richie's Back to Front compilation. However, it was John's biggest selling album in the US since 1975. The One was certified 2x platinum in the US by the RIAA.
Elton john the one studio version
Background
Olle Romo collaborated with John and lyricist Bernie Taupin on one song, "Runaway Train", on which Eric Clapton sings a duet with John. Pink Floyd's David Gilmour makes an appearance playing guitar on "Understanding Women". John's former drummer, Nigel Olsson and female backing vocalist Kiki Dee (who along with John had a duet with the song "Don't Go Breaking My Heart") and longtime guitarist Davey Johnstone provided backing vocals on a few songs.
This was John's first album project since his rehabilitation from drug and alcohol addictions and bulimia in 1990. This is the last studio album to feature his Roland RD-1000 digital piano. John started playing a Yamaha Disklavier piano shortly after.
Production
Track listing
All songs composed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, except "Runaway Train", co-written by Olle Romo.
- "Simple Life" – 6:25
- "The One" – 5:53
- "Sweat It Out" – 6:38
- "Runaway Train" – 5:23 (Duet with Eric Clapton)
- "Whitewash County" – 5:30
- "The North" – 5:15
- "When a Woman Doesn't Want You" – 4:56
- "Emily" – 4:58
- "On Dark Street" – 4:43
- "Understanding Women" – 5:03
- "The Last Song" – 3:21
Bonus tracks (1999 Polygram International reissue)
- "Suit of Wolves" – 5:37
- "Fat Boys and Ugly Girls" – 4:13
Personnel
Songs
1Simple Life6:26
2The One5:53
3Sweat It Out6:39