music.wikisort.org - CompositionThe Big Picture is the twenty-fifth studio album by English musician Elton John, released in September 1997. It includes four worldwide singles: "Live Like Horses" (a duet with Luciano Pavarotti only for the single version), "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" (released as a double A-side with "Candle in the Wind 1997"), "Recover Your Soul" and "If the River Can Bend".
1997 studio album by Elton John
The Big Picture |
---|
|
|
Released | 22 September 1997 |
---|
Recorded | November 1996– May 1997 |
---|
Studio | The Town House and AIR Studios, London |
---|
Genre | Pop[1] |
---|
Length | 52:08 |
---|
Label | |
---|
Producer | Chris Thomas |
---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional ratingsReview scores |
---|
Source | Rating |
---|
AllMusic | [1] |
Entertainment Weekly | (C)[2] |
Los Angeles Times | [3] |
Rolling Stone | Positive[4] |
Background
The album has a strong orchestral emphasis with string arrangements written by Anne Dudley and John's then backup keyboardist Guy Babylon. In 2006, John revealed in an interview that Bernie Taupin, his longtime friend and lyricist, considers this his least favourite album they have created, while John believes that to be Leather Jackets from 1986.[5] Taupin dislikes this album because of the overall quality of his lyrical contribution and because "the production is abysmally cold and technical".[5]
The album was dedicated to John's friend, popular fashion designer Gianni Versace, who was murdered a few months before the album's release. This was John's last album to date to be produced by Chris Thomas, who had worked with John almost nonstop since 1981's The Fox. This is the only album in which neither Davey Johnstone nor bassist Bob Birch (during his tenure as John's bassist from 1992–2012) provide backing vocals. Drummer Charlie Morgan was let go from the band shortly after the album's release and soon replaced by Curt Bisquera and John's original drummer Nigel Olsson, who remains in the lineup to this day.
Track listing
All songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
Outtakes
"Live Like Horses" was originally recorded in 1994 and intended for John's previous studio album, Made in England, but lack of time for the inclusion ruled this out. The single version of the song, released in 1996, was a duet with Luciano Pavarotti, but the song is performed solo for this album. The version with Pavarotti was later included on the bonus disc edition of John's compilation Greatest Hits 1970–2002.
"Past Imperfect" and an alternate version of "Recover Your Soul" were completed by John for inclusion on The Big Picture. Both songs have yet to see official release.[6]
Personnel
- Elton John – vocals, acoustic piano (all tracks), organ (1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11)
- Guy Babylon – keyboards (1-9, 11), string arrangements
- Paul Carrack – organ (6)
- Matthew Vaughan – keyboards (10), percussion (10)
- Davey Johnstone – guitars (all tracks)
- John Jorgenson – guitars (all tracks)
- Bob Birch – bass (all tracks)
- Charlie Morgan – drums, percussion (all tracks)
- Paul Clarvis – tabla (8)
- Anne Dudley – string arrangements and conductor
- Carol Kenyon – backing vocals (1, 6, 8)
- Angel Voices Choir – choir (2)
- East London Gospel Choir – choir (4)
- Jackie Rowe – backing vocals (6, 8)
Production
- Produced by Chris Thomas
- Recorded at The Townhouse, London, UK.
- Strings recorded at Air Lyndhurst, London, UK.
- Engineered by Pete Lewis
- Assistant Engineers – Andy Green, Ben Georgiades and Jay Reynolds.
- Studio Coordinators – Adrian Collee and Pete Mills
- Session Coordinators – Maureen Hillier, Ranni Lewis and Derek Mackillop.
- Management – John Reid
- Design – Rick Lecoat and Julian Schnabel
- Painting and Still Life Photography – Julian Schnabel
- Portrait – Mario Testino
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1997) |
Peak position |
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] |
5 |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[8] |
1 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[9] |
10 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[10] |
3 |
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[11] |
14 |
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[12] |
1 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[13] |
8 |
European Albums Chart[14] |
1 |
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[15] |
4 |
French Albums (SNEP)[16] |
4 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[17] |
8 |
Hungarian Albums (Mahasz)[18] |
13 |
Italian Albums (FIMI)[19] |
1 |
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[20] |
19 |
Malaysian Albums (Billboard)[21] |
10 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[22] |
7 |
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[23] |
2 |
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[24] |
5 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[25] |
2 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] |
1 |
UK Albums (OCC)[27] |
3 |
US Billboard 200[28] |
9 |
|
Year-end charts
Chart (1997) |
Position |
Australian Albums Chart[29] |
61 |
Austrian Albums Chart[30] |
30 |
Danish Albums Chart[31] |
12 |
Swiss Albums Chart[32] |
45 |
UK Albums Chart[33] |
37 |
|
Certifications
References
- https://www.allmusic.com/album/r312988
- Lanham, Tom (26 September 1997). "The Big Picture Review". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- Gardner, Elysa (21 September 1997). "ELTON JOHN, "The Big Picture," Rocket/A&M". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- Fricke, David (19 December 1997). "ELTON JOHN, "The Big Picture"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- "The Lion King". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- Rocket Man: Elton John From A-Z, 1996 (ISBN 0275956989)
- "Australiancharts.com – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Austriancharts.at – Elton John – The Big Picture" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Ultratop.be – Elton John – The Big Picture" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Ultratop.be – Elton John – The Big Picture" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Elton John Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Danishcharts.dk – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Elton John – The Big Picture" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- Nielsen Business Media, Inc (11 October 1997). Billboard – 11 October – 1997. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
elton john big picture.
- "Elton John: The Big Picture" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Lescharts.com – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Archivum: Top 40 Album". MAHASZ (in Hungarian). Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Italiancharts.com – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Artist Ranking CD Album". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- Nielsen Business Media, Inc (25 October 1997). Billboard – 25 October – 1997. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- "Charts.nz – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Norwegiancharts.com – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Spanishcharts.com – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Swisscharts.com – Elton John – The Big Picture". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Chart Archive: Top 40 Official UK Albums Archive – 11th October 1997". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Elton John Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "ARIA Charts - End of Year Charts - Top 100 Albums 1997". aria.com.au. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- "Austriancharts.at - Jahreshitparade 1997". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- TOP20.dk © 1997 Archived 21 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- "Hitparade.ch - Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1997". Swiss Music Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- "UK best albums 1997". Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1997 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- "Austrian album certifications – Elton John – Big Picture" (in German). IFPI Austria.
- "Canadian album certifications – Elton John – The Big Picture". Music Canada.
- "Elton John" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
- "French album certifications – Elton John – The Big Picture" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.
- "IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1997". IFPI Hong Kong. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- "New Zealand album certifications – Elton John – The Big Picture". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- "Norwegian album certifications – Elton John – The Big Picture" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway.
- Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados > 1995-1999. Iberautor Promociones Culturales. 2005. ISBN 8480486392.
- "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 1987−1998" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2011.
- "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Elton John; 'The Big Picture')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien.
- "British album certifications – Elton John – The Big Picture". British Phonographic Industry. Select albums in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type The Big Picture in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- "American album certifications – John, Elton – The Big Picture". Recording Industry Association of America.
- "IFPI Platinum Europe Awards – 1997". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
External links
|
---|
- Songs
- Albums
- Singles
- Concerts
- Videos
- Awards
|
Studio albums | |
---|
Live albums | |
---|
Soundtrack albums | |
---|
Compilation albums | |
---|
Other albums | |
---|
Video albums | |
---|
Concert tours |
- 1970 World Tour
- West of the Rockies Tour
- Louder Than Concorde Tour
- 1979 tour of the Soviet Union
- 1980 World Tour
- Jump Up Tour
- Too Low for Zero Tour
- European Express Tour
- Breaking Hearts Tour
- Ice on Fire Tour
- Tour De Force
- Sleeping with the Past Tour
- The One Tour
- Face to Face 1994
- Face to Face 1995
- Made in England Tour
- Face to Face 1998
- An Evening with Elton John
- Medusa Tour
- Stately Home Tour
- Face to Face 2001
- Songs from the West Coast Tour
- Face to Face 2002
- A Journey Through Time
- 2003 Tour
- Face to Face 2003
- 2004 Tour
- Peachtree Road Tour
- 2006 European Tour
- The Captain and the Kid Tour
- Rocket Man: Greatest Hits Live
- Face to Face 2009
- Face to Face 2010
- 2010 European Tour
- Greatest Hits Tour
- 40th Anniversary of the Rocket Man
- The Diving Board Tour
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road Tour
- All the Hits Tour
- The Final Curtain Tour
- Wonderful Crazy Night Tour
- Farewell Yellow Brick Road
|
---|
Concert residencies |
- The Red Piano
- The Million Dollar Piano
|
---|
Miscellaneous performances |
- List of Elton John and Ray Cooper concert tours
- The Union Tour
|
---|
Musicals |
- The Lion King
- The Road to El Dorado
- Billy Elliot the Musical
- Aida
- Lestat
- The Devil Wears Prada
- Tammy Faye
|
---|
Related articles | |
---|
- Category
|
Authority control | |
---|
На других языках
- [en] The Big Picture (Elton John album)
[it] The Big Picture (Elton John)
The Big Picture è il trentanovesimo album (il ventiseiesimo in studio) dell'artista britannico Elton John, pubblicato il 22 settembre 1997.
Текст в блоке "Читать" взят с сайта "Википедия" и доступен по лицензии Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike; в отдельных случаях могут действовать дополнительные условия.
Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
2019-2024
WikiSort.org - проект по пересортировке и дополнению контента Википедии