Elton’s much sought-after 1960s and early 1970s demos and music that cemented the foundations of the iconic Elton John / Bernie Taupin writing partnership. The compelling, previously unreleased, missing piece in his illustrious career.
Speaking of the release, Elton says ‘To delve back through every period of my career in such detail for ‘Jewel Box’ has been an absolute pleasure. Hearing these long lost tracks again, I find it hard to comprehend just how prolific Bernie and I were during the early days. The songs just poured out of us and the band were just unbelievable in the studio. I always want to push forward with everything I do and look to the future, but having time during lockdown to take stock and pull these moments from my memory from each era has been a joy. As a devout record collector myself, this project has really excited me and I couldn’t be happier with the level of craft involved in such a carefully curated, lovingly constructed boxset. I’m sure my fans will enjoy it as much as I have.’
The ultimate exploration into Elton’s extensive back catalogue, ‘Elton: Jewel Box’ covers deep cuts, rarities from the earliest stages of his and Bernie Taupin’s musical journey, B-sides spanning 30 years and songs discussed in his best-selling, critically acclaimed 2019 memoir ‘Me’. The 8 CD boxset of buried treasures comes in a beautiful hardcover book with the discs housed in the back, all wrapped in an outer slipcase. Each section comes accompanied with extensive notes including a track-by-track commentary by Elton for Deep Cuts. 3 different LP collections are also available to pre-order now - a 4LP gatefold black vinyl set of Deep Cuts (curated by Elton himself), a 3LP gatefold black vinyl set of Rarities and B-sides and a 2LP gatefold black vinyl set “And This Is Me…”. All audio was mastered at Abbey Road Studios by GRAMMY winning mastering engineer Sean Magee. With an unprecedented number of previously unheard and unreleased tracks painstakingly excavated from deep within the UMG archives, this is the ultimate treasure trove for Elton John fans.
Track Listing:
LP 1
1. Come Back Baby Bluesology
2. Scarecrow Piano/Tambourine Demo
3. A Dandelion Dies In The Wind Piano Demo
4. Velvet Fountain Piano Demo
5. Get Out Of This Town Piano/Tambourine Demo
6. Countryside Love Affair Piano Demo
7. The Witch's House Piano Demo
8. Year Of The Teddy Bear Piano Demo
B
1. A Little Love Goes A Long, Long Way Piano Demo
2. Mr. Lightning Strikerman Piano Demo
3. I Couldn't Fall In Love With Anybody Else Piano Demo
4. I Get A Little Bit Lonely Piano Demo
5. Nina Band Version
6. Angel Tree Piano/Guitar/Tambourine Demo
7. Here's To The Next Time Piano/Tambourine Demo
LP2
1. Watching The Planes Go By Band Demo
2. When The First Tear Shows Arranged Band Version
3. Tartan Coloured Lady Arranged Band Version
4. When I Was Tealby Abbey Piano Demo
5. Turn To Me Arranged Band Version
6. And The Clock Goes Round Piano Demo
7. I Can't Go On Living Without You Arranged Band Version
B
1. Regimental Sgt. Zippo Band Version
2. Cry Willow Cry Band Demo
3. Skyline Pigeon Piano Demo
4. Two Of A Kind Arranged Band Version
5. The Girl On Angel Pavement Arranged Band Version
6. Smokestack Children Arranged Band Version
7. There's Still Time For Me Piano/Guitar/Tambourine Demo
LP 3
1. The Tide Will Turn For Rebecca Piano Demo
2. Taking The Sun From My Eyes Arranged Band Version
3. Sing Me No Sad Songs Band Demo
4. Rolling Western Union Piano Demo
5. Amoreena Piano Demo
6. Madman Across The Water Piano Demo
B
1. Snow Queen Elton John and Kiki Dee
2. The Retreat
3. Billy And The Kids
4. Medicine Man
5. Peter's Song
