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Elton John
1971
Annual listening list: initial release cycle, with recent carryovers; not an original-release-date field. Release chronology remains partly unverified.
Release: 1971
Release: 1971Source checked
Original Madman Across the Water recording documented in 1971. Artist discography dates and original track list were checked together; later bonus tracks, remixes, live albums and compilations are excluded.
The large badge identifies this listening list, not a newly issued recording. Later reissues and renewed chart popularity do not replace an original release date. How years are assigned.
Elton John: official discography
Madman Across the Water: original album release 1971.
Elton John: Madman Across the Water
Matching original album track; bonus tracks and other performers on soundtracks are not used for this recording.
Inspiration and background
Supplied note - not independently verified
This note came with the supplied collection and has not been independently verified.
This song, with lyrics by Bernie Taupin, showcased John's storytelling abilities and piano skills.
Evidence scope: Source-provided note, not an established account of the songwriter's intent
Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 1971.html, song-list position 114
Supplied annotation reproduced with attribution; underlying historical claims have NOT been independently verified.
Other appearances and versions
catalog version unspecified
Original release date and exact pressing/version are not independently established.
An annual chart year and an original release date are different. Similar titles may be covers or different masters; no audio fingerprint has been performed.
Sources and scope
Imported annual selection - further review needed
Editorial artist-repertoire classification
Owner-supplied 1971.html
Imported annual selection. Title, artist and year have not all been independently corroborated; retained source annotations are archived, not verified song histories.
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