Elton John- Honky Chateau FULL ALBUM REACTION & REVIEW
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MONA LISAS AND MAD HATTERS (along with Rocket Man) is the best track on this excellent album. GORGEOUS song.
Justin , never assume that we in our 60's who are watching you react to our fav songs from the 70s are ever "sick of hearing" the same song over and over again. Songs from the 70's are not just songs to us , they are Memories and will forever stay etched in our minds and in our hearts .
They are like old friends, I feel. Especially album tracks, as apart from the singles off albums.
@@ramblerandy2397I can’t count how many times I bought an album based on 1 or 2 songs only to discover 2 or 3 other songs on it that I came to like more than the original one(s).
@@Coowallsky Yep, absolutely.
All his '70s albums are must-own for me including this one. The last track is one of my favorites, 'Hercules' is actually Elton's middle name (his real name is Reginald Dwight). Some credit to Bernie Taupin who wrote all the lyrics. You can tell he's drawn to western themes, on their autobiographical album he's the Brown Dirt Cowboy to Elton's Captain Fantastic. I think it's his best album.
I bet most most fans consider his early albums the best, l certainly do. Madman Across the Water for me is his best.
I think Amy is one of Elton’s best songs. Rocks really hard.
Great song, most of his lesser known 'deep cuts' are my favourites .
Nigel Olsson ... one of most underrated, best drummers of all time. With some of the best drum SOUND ever too. Not just technique, but the tuning of his drums is masterful.
I remember purchasing this as my first album at the same time as Pink Floyd's 'Ummagumma', such a big contrast in music but I was captivated by Elton's piano and the wonderful guitar and mandolin of Davey Johnstone, fantastic bass of Dee Murray and the percussion of Nigel Olsson. It certainly has a country vibe reminiscent of Tumbleweed Connection and this is where I first heard Jean-Luc Ponty and I was taken by his solo playing. This led me to Allan Holdsworth....but that is another story.
I think Honky Chateau is a great album showcasing Elton's wonderful melodies on the piano and my opinion is different than the previous albums because it doesn't have the large orchestral pieces of Paul Buckmaster, it is just his future travelling band providing the backing sounds that I got used to, having seen them many times. Thanks Justin for showcasing this album.
Honky Château & Tumbleweed Connection are probably my favorite EJ albums, though his eponymous album runs pretty close as well.
Lots of comments on his early albums, not so many for Leather Jackets or Ice on Fire 😊 Madman has been my favourite Elton John album for years and with that album it's similar to his other records whereby it's the 'deep cuts' l love the most. Songs such as Holiday Inn and Razor Face. His early albums are phenomenal and even after owning them for 50 years now, still enjoy them just as much.
Hilarious when JP found out after going into his computer's Wikipedia that Jean Luc Ponty was on the album, after showing us his vinyl copy. My first learning of this was when I got the album through mail order, and while listening to it, I looked at the back corner and noticed through the graphics and his large photo that Jean Luc Ponty was "on the album".
This is an epic album in my book. It's the first one that I ever bought and I could play the whole thing not skipping any tracks. The full band with you on this one sounds great! Peace!
My first Elton John album was Caribou, still love it, Ticking is my favourite Elton John song.
Definitely a top 2 Elton John album for me for its consistency and quality. But for variety and amount of quality Goodbye Yellow Brick Road still takes some beating.
Outrageous album and of course one of Elton’s top 5 !Bardo is the pronunciation and Bernie is giving you a sense of the craziness that a teenager went through during those difficult time!KP just as a reminder Bernie Taupin wrote almost everyone of Elton’s songs in the 1970’s and the stories were either about Bernie or something he made up with just a little bit about Elton who outed himself as a gay man back when no one had the guts to do so!
That last song Hercules sounds like it should have been on the album don't shoot me I'm only the piano player. It just has the same feel of the songs like elderberry wine and teacher I need you. It's just a classic Elton John sound and the first one that I remember being in that vein.
Good catch. I always felt that the production of Hercules sounded a bit different to the rest of the songs on this album. Elton’s vocals seem a little pushed back. It would fit quite well on Don’t Shoot Me.
Nice reaction Justin! When this was released in 1972, I was 10. One of my older sisters bought this after Rocket Man came out as a single. It was my first exposure to Elton John, and it became a favorite of mine. I listened to the album many times over the next year or so. But I haven't listened to it in decades. It still holds up after all these years. Not a bad track on it! Thanks for this!
Normally I'm a gotta have that good melody kinda guy and don't always give a lot of thought to the lyrics. Classic Elton John is the exception, though. Without Bernie's graphic imagery, Elton's songs just wouldn't have the same effect on me. Bernie is such an integral part of those classic albums.
And don't overlook the playing of Davey, Dee (RIP) and Nigel. They became such a polished and well oiled machine (but not machine-like) and they knew exactly how to interpret Elton's musical writing. And when they were in the studio recording an album, when almost everything had been layed down, these three master musicians would take over the studio and write / sing / record all of the harmony vocals, which were ALWAYS nothing short of brilliant.
This was the first Elton John album I ever bought. Absolutely devoured it and spent hours studying the liner notes and learning about the various personnel on the record. First time I ever heard of Jean Luc Ponty, who I grew to like too. Started a lifelong love of Elton and Bernie’s songs and musical mastery. Think this is one of his most underrated albums.
This is my favorite Elton John album. Seeing him perform Hercules at my first concert in 1976 is still a highlight for me.
I just want to shout out the band. Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray & Nigel Olsson. They all did fantastic work on quite a few EJ albums.
Nigel Olsson is one my favorite drummers & has been an inspiration for my drumming as well.
I am still here at the halfway point of the album, and I did go and watch the Peelu vid for a little break and that was fantastic Justin!!! Thank you for that recommendation! I made a comment and let them know I came from your channel. 👍
I really enjoyed this - the album and your reaction to it. What an outstanding collection of songs
So glad you enjoyed Honky Chateau, Justin. It's definitely one of my favourite Elton John albums and my favourite songs vary depending on my mood. Not sure if you've checked out the whole Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album yet, it's definitely a classic. I also highly recommend Madman Across the Water - both albums are from the same early 1970s period as Honky Chateau. To jump forward in time to 1989 I also love Sleeping With the Past. Thanks for the heads up re Peela - it was a great sound.
Those early Elton John albums are absolutely phenomenal. Madman Across the Water has been my favourite for years. When it comes to later albums, two in particular stand out for me, The One and Songs From the West Coast.
What I like about this album are the stripped back arrangements. Any album with Ponty can't be bad. Don't Shoot Me is equally brilliant but this is the one for a desert island. This and Six Wives were my most played albums in the early seventies. Great choice, Justin.
Hey Justin : D I own this album. I have not listened to it in years, perhaps decades. Good to hear it again with you. Been a while. I am going to agree with another listener, Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters is my favorite track on this album. I also agree there are other cuts which are pop classics. (I shared Peela with some internet friends to see what they have to say.)
My first entry into Elton John! Superb album. Pre-Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, this was his best early album
Most fans would probably pick an early album as a favourite and who's to argue? Mine is Madman Across the Water, just love that album and as with all his albums (other artists too) it's the 'deep cuts' l like the most, Holiday Inn and Razor Face being a couple of favourites. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters gets a lot of mentions on HC but never been that keen, preferring Amy or Hercules.
The songwriting, vocals, musicianship, production. When albums were not spit out by a computer
'Legs' Larry Smith was the drummer and sometime tuba player for the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. One of the funniest and most surreal groups of the 60s. Definitely worth checking out.
I listened to Peela and enjoyed it. Speaking of recommendations, this will do weird, but I just heard "Time Warp" by Brad Paisley. It's just instrumental and has jazz, country, and even classical influences.
My elder brother had this on 8 track cartridge in his panel van.
Legs Larry Smith is the drummer for The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band from back in the sixties. He is also featured on the George Harrison track His Name Is Legs (Ladies And Gentlemen) closing his 1975 album Extra Texture (Read All About It).
Justin, you’ve got to learn the art of reading LP covers and sleeves. I know this one very well and it clearly states on each track on the inside of the gatefold who is playing what etc. There are also pics of the musicians oxen the back including the violin player. Read the cover and not your tablet. Apart from that - a great video as usual!
I am pretty sure that Hercules was the name on Elton's private plane. I love Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters and Suzie....but the whole album is fire. Elton could do no wrong. GBYBR is his opus, but "Dont Shoot Me..." is a FANTASTIC album also.
The ordinary word for "house" in French is "maison". A "chateau" is a large house typically set in a country estate, more equivalent to "mansion".
It was recorded at a chateau in France. Hence the name of the album.
So glad for this one! Cannot wait to watch might be my favorite Elton John album but it’s tied with about six others from the 70s Love you
Great album. I had preferred Madman Across The Water but that doesn't take away from this album. I had waited until the album to watch Peela. Good stuff.
Madman Across the Water has been my favourite Elton John album for years. As with many of his albums (other artists too) it's the 'deep cuts' that l love the most, Holiday Inn, Razor Face and Rotten Peaches a few from Madman l enjoy so much.
Counter to "Honky Cat", in "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" he's leaving the city to go back to the country. I guess the grass is always greener....
I listened to Peela, Ball Dance and Collective Awareness. Both very good, I enjoyed Collective Awareness more. Collective Awareness has a sound like Jeff Beck playing with Steely Dan. Thank you for the recommendation.
I will take your suggestion and listen to peela after I finish this one. Peace!
I love this album. Do you heard 'The Good Earth' or 'Nightingales & Bombers' albums by Manfred Mann's Earth Band? Fantastic
By the way: besides this album, I love 'Tumbleweed Connection', of course 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' and even 'Blue Moves'...
Strictly speaking, "Maison" is house, in French. Château is a manor house and even a medieval fort.
In the UK we would call it a Stately Home. So, minor correction there. 😊
Honky Château was the second EJ album I ever bought. Madman Across The Water being the first. I know both so well I almost never play them, except in my head, these days. EJ was clearly headed for stardom back them. His songs were different to guitar based stuff and they were super catchy.
I wonder if there was a gag with the track Honky Cat - which in French (sorta) would be Honky Chat then the album in English would be Honky Cat Water. Might be overthinking this!
@@kenl2091 You just might. 😁
@@kenl2091 the double entendre certainly occurred to me as well - might be something to it, although supposedly it was gleaned from that much of the album was recorded in an old château.
It's kind of a shame that Elton John's early 70's backing band didn't have a "name," because they were awesome and are perpetually overlooked..
I can't think of another album with a better tap dancing solo 8-P
Yep, count me as one of those for whom this album was overplayed to distraction, PLUS it was one my teeny-bopper little sister liked. Extremely well produced and not bad at all, just too anodyne for my taste then and now, though it no longer sends me running with ears covered and screaming into the nearest forest.
Elton John was so ubiquitous on the airwaves when I was in high school, I rebelled and decided to not be a fan. I did not buy any of his albums until years later when I was in college.
I changed my mind on a Thanksgiving day in the early Eighties while on an errand. My favorite radio station was playing an all-day documentary about Elton John which included facts, figures, interviews, stories, songs and lots of other interesting stuff. When I got in the car, they happened to be talking about Honky Château which was (as has been mentioned) was written and recorded at a rented château in France. If I remember correctly, Bernie had a room in the basement and Elton had a suite on the top floor. When Bernie finished a lyric, he'd send it upstairs for Elton to compose. By the time Think I'm Gonna [Off] Myself showed up, Elton was so deep into the funky honky-tonk vibe he just couldn't make a marose tune out of it.
The next day, Honky Château became my first EJ album purchase. I own and love well over a dozen of his albums now and I am definitely a fan.
To this day, Honky Château remains one of my top twenty-five Can't-Live-Without-Them albums. It is, of course, a very subjective list, but it hasn't changed much over the years and still includes albums such as:
Bridge Over Troubled Water; Chicago V; Court and Spark; Seventh Sojourn; Crime of the Century; Gorilla; Darkness On the Edge of Town; Selling England By the Pound; American Garage; Innervisions and so on...
I had a feeling you'd like this album. I enjoyed your reactions. Carry on, sir!
Hi JP. DP from UK. Takes me back to My Old School, where this was one of the albums played all the time in our common room. Love some of the tracks, especially Rocket Man and Mona Lisa's And Mad Hatters. Was this the beginning of Elton's transition to a stadium rock act? Being a hard rock and prog fan at the time, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was the first EJ album I bought.
P.S. my song ref My Old School is by Steely Dan, and like Donald & Walter, I'm Never Going Back... And BTW, I enjoyed Peela: the groove, vocals, sax and guitar
Your "chateau" is Beverly Hills Correct. (And it's also good enough French - although my standards might not be standard).
*The Tubes* created some poetry that refers to the pain of living in a chateau in their _opus magnus_ *White Punks on Dope* that you might find touching. ua-cam.com/video/rs9wuaVV33I/v-deo.html
(They might even be talking from experience, since they grew up as embassy kids.)
I'm only half way through watching this but I am going to tell you something. Elton John is not a great piano player. However, he is a great melody writer, and just as important, he knows how to craft a piano intro. That is EJ's true gift. The intro is the thing, if you can't grab a listener in the first few bars, then you've lost the listener. EJ is a master of that. If you want to experience it, listen to the Madmen Across the Water album, which has EJ's best song ever, Levon. You really should have listened to Madmen Across the Water first, but I get it why you listened to Honky Chateau first. It's why people like Yellow Brick Road and all that other stuff.
'Ole Audiophile to JustJP: Incredible! Guess what my UA-cam algorithm has been re-hashing daily for a month now but this album with a few additions from Don't Shoot Me...! This was my first Elton John purchase back in the day when it was first released. What's weird? My wife came equipped with the first three missing from my/our collection. There are some real sleepers on this album. Mona LIsas & Madhatters took it's time surfacing behind the title track & Rocket Man of course. Herculies came next to last. What eventually became my favorite was I'm Gonna Kill Myself for it's positive energy. Thanx
Caribou was my first Elton John album, l still love the quirkiness of some of the tracks and Ticking is my favourite EJ song. Honky Château is a great album of course but is quite low down in my list of his best, Madman is the best for me, and again it's the 'deep cuts' on that one l love the most, Holiday Inn and Razor Face a couple of favourites. Those early albums are phenomenal, there were a couple of later records which were close in quality content, The One and Songs From the West Coast.
SO WHAT'S NEXT JUSTIN, PRE HONKY OR POST??? 😊 71 ( MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER ) OR 73 ( DON'T SHOOT ME, I'M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER ) 👍
Perhaps my favourite Elton John album. I actually go back and forth between Honky Chateau, Don't Shoot Me I'm Only a Piano Player and Madman Across the Water as my favourite, depending on my mood.
Elton John was a BEAST during this period of his career. In the five years between 1970 and 1975 Elton released EIGHT glorious studio albums (ALL MASTERPIECES) as well as one awesome live album. Except perhaps for The Beatles, this was unprecedented.
A true musical genius!
Madman Across the Water has been my favourite Elton John album for years. All his early albums are phenomenal but Madman for me just has that extra something.
@@keithjones7390 Madman was the first one I fell in love with. I first heard it in the summer of 1974, and that was it! I was hooked.
@@frankpentangeli7945 Over the many years I've listened to my Elton John albums it's the 'deep cuts' I've come to love the most. (Also true of many other artists) Songs such as Holiday Inn and Razor Face from Madman, The Ballad of Danny Bailey from GYBR, Tower of Babel from Captain Fantastic, Cage the Songbird from Blue Moves, Blues for Baby and Me from Don't Shoot Me, No Shoestrings on Louise from EJ album and The Ballad of the Boy in the Red Shoes from Songs From the West Coast. Too name a few! ☺
Why did Elton break up the band in 1975? Any insight?
@@kevtruth Sorry, I have no idea about that.
"Chateau" means castle in French. House is "maison".
Don't feel like jazz fusion at the moment, sorry. Bridget Bar Dot was the Sydney Sweeney of the sixties though she was a lot sexier with her name in an authentic French accent. (Try Brizheet Barhdoh) Good album though not his best (Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road obvs.)
Damn you UA-cam block.
Regardless, this record is absolutely amazing.
I don't mind Elton's music, but I don't really love it either. So it's a meh, but with a 🙂.
These are the seventies I don't like. I can't like this kind of mindless jamming music.
Music doesn't have to have a purpose or intention. It can be simply art by art and amusing of who plays or who hears it.
That's fine, but neither items please me. At least, not in this case. Except for Rocket Man, which everyone knows and sticks to our ears (or is stuck to our ears and we can't escape it anymore), I find this hard to listen without getting annoyed.
What do I know....?
This confirms my uninterest on Elton John. Lou Reed said the seventies were a very empty decade. And I cannot help but remember that when thinking of Elton John, Leo Sayer, Carpenters, etc.
They don't add a thing to excitement, novelty or music. 😮
But, hey, just my experience. I wasn't there when this came out. No hard feelings with ones who love this. I simply don't.
Does anyone living Mercyful Fate loves this? I just want to know...