The One (Elton John album)

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Length 58:07 Artist Elton John Producer Chris Thomas		Label MCA (US)Rocket (UK) Release date 22 June 1992

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.

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

Produced by Chris Thomas

Recorded and engineered by David Nicholas

Assistant engineers: Alex Firla and Andy Strange

Assistant engineer on "Runaway Train": Andy Bradfield

Tracks #1-3, 5-9 & 11 recorded at Studio Guillaume Tell (Paris, France).

"Runaway Train" recorded at Studio Guillaume Tell and The Town House (London, England).

"Understanding Women" recorded at Air Studios (London).

Mixed at Air Studios

Cutting at The Hit Factory London

Album coordination: Steve Brown

Studio coordination: Adrian Collee and Sam Stell

Technician to Eric Clapton: Lee Dixon

Technician to Mark Taylor: Vince Barker

Photography: Patrick Dermarchelier

Cover design concept: Gianni Versace

Management: John Reid

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

Elton John: keyboards, vocals

Davey Johnstone: guitar (2-5, 7-9, 11), backing vocals (7, 9)

David Gilmour: guitar on "Understanding Women"

Olle Romo: drums, percussion, drum programming

Pino Palladino: bass guitar (1-8, 10, 11)

Mark Taylor: keyboards (1-3, 6, 7)

Guy Babylon: keyboards and programming (2-5, 7-11)

Adam Seymour: guitar (1, 2, 6, 7)

Eric Clapton: guitar and vocals on "Runaway Train"

Nigel Olsson: backing vocals (7, 9)

Kiki Dee: backing vocals (7, 9, 10)

Jonice Jamison: backing vocals (4)

Carole Fredericks: backing vocals (4)

Beckie Bell: backing vocals (4)

Songs

1Simple Life6:26
2The One5:53
3Sweat It Out6:39

References

The One (Elton John album) Wikipedia

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