Rock Of The West finds Elton John at the height of his creative powers, following the massive success of Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Released in 1975, this energetic album showcases Elton’s trademark blend of rock and pop, with memorable melodies and witty lyrics from his long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin. The record’s title nods to its Rocky Mountain roots, hinting at the playful sense of humor coursing through these tracks.

This 2017 edition is part of the Elton John Vinyl Club collection, remastered by Grammy-winning engineer Bob Ludwig for exceptional sound quality. With standout songs like “Street Kids” and “I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford),” Rock Of The West captures both the edge and melodic brilliance that define Elton’s seventies era—a must-have for fans and collectors alike.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Mercury
• Genre: Rock, Pop
• Release Date: 2017
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TRACKS

A1. Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun
A2. Come Down In Time
A3. Country Comfort
A4. Son Of Your Father
A5. My Father's Gun
B1. Where To Now St. Peter
B2. Love Song
B3. Amoreena
B4. Talking Old Soldiers
B5. Burn Down The Mission
A1. Honky Cat
A2. Mellow
A3. I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself
A4. Susie (Dramas)
A5. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
B1. Salvation
B2. Amy
B3. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
B4. Hercules
A1. The Bitch Is Back
A2. Pinky
A3. Grimsby
A4. Dixie Lily
A5. Solar Prestige A Gammon
A6. You're So Static
B1. I've Seen The Saucers
B2. Stinker
B3. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
B4. Ticking
A1. Daniel
A2. Teacher I Need You
A3. Elderberry Wine
A4. Blues For Baby And Me
A5. Midnight Creeper
B1. Have Mercy On The Criminal
B2. I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol
B3. Texan Love Song
B4. Crocodile Rock
B5. High Flying Bird
A1. Medley (Yell Help / Wednesday Night / Ugly)
A2. Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)
A3. Island Girl
A4. Grow Some Funk Of Your Own
A5. I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)
B1. Street Kids
B2. Hard Luck Story
B3. Feed Me
B4. Billy Bones And The White Bird
A1. Long Way From Happiness
A2. Live Like Horses
A3. The End Will Come
B1. If The River Can Bend
B2. Love's Got A Lot To Answer For
C1. Something About The Way You Look Tonight
C2. The Big Picture
C3. Recover Your Soul
D1. January
D2. I Can't Steer My Heart Clear Of You
D3. Wicked Dreams
A1. Your Starter For...
A2. Tonight
A3. One Horse Town
A4. Chameleon
B1. Boogie Pilgrim
B2. Cage The Songbird
B3. Crazy Water
B4. Shoulder Holster
C1. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
C2. Out Of The Blue
C3. Between Seventeen And Twenty
C4. The Wide-eyed And Laughing
C5. Someone's Final Song
D1. Where's The Shoorah?
D2. If There's A God In Heaven (What's He Waiting For?)
D3. Idol
D4. Theme From A Non-existent TV Series
D5. Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance!)
A1. Empty Sky
A2. Val-Hala
A3. Western Ford Gateway
A4. Hymn 2000
B1. Lady What's Tomorrow
B2. Sails
B3. The Scaffold
B4. Skyline Pigeon
B5. Gulliver-Hay Chewed-Reprise
A1. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
A2. Philadelphia Freedom
A3. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
A4. Rocket Man
B1. Crocodile Rock
B2. Sacrifice
B3. Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
C1. Bennie & The Jets
C2. Your Song
C3. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
C4. Candle In The Wind
D1. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
D2. I'm Still Standing
D3. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
D4. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
A1. Durban Deep
A2. Healing Hands
A3. Whispers
A4. Club At The End Of The Street
A5. Sleeping With The Past
B1. Stone's Throw From Hurtin'
B2. Sacrifice
B3. I Never Knew Her Name
B4. Amazes Me
B5. Blue Avenue