Cornflakes & Classics A musical history of Elton John
1977

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V4.2, May 2005

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Copyright 1989, 2008 Paul Maclauchlan
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Explanation of symbols: + Live  * Non-LP B-side    # guest appearance
		 $ If you have this I would love to hear it!   CB Concert broadcast

1977

Jan 31 1977Bite Your Lip sheet music

US 45
MCA / ROCKET 40677 (US: #28; 6 weeks)

  1. BITE YOUR LIP (GET UP AND DANCE)
  2. CHAMELEON

Feb 4 1977

UK 45
ROCKET ROKN 521 (UK: #27; 6 weeks)

  1. CRAZY WATER (5:42)
  2. CHAMELEON (5:27)

Feb 28 1977

CANADA TV - ELTON JOHN AND BERNIE TAUPIN SAY GOODBYE NORMA JEAN AND OTHER THINGS

Brian Forbes' TV documentary special featuring home interviews and concert footage from the Hollywood Bowl shows (Sep 1973?). Elton John plays Harmony on a pump organ, and Daniel and The Skaters' Waltz on piano.

Apr 1977

UK 45
ROCKET

  1. *The Goaldigger Song
  2. *Jimmy, Brian, Elton, Eric

This charity single, for the Goaldiggers Youth Football cause, was limited to 500 copies. A 5 pound donation got you a chance to win one of the singles. some were signed by Elton John. The B-side is a conversation between Jimmy ?, Brian Moore (UK Football commentator), Eric Morecombe (comedian and TV personality) and Elton John. Elton also plays piano.

May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 1977Elton John and Ray Cooper programme

ENGLAND CONCERTS - Rainbow Theatre, London
"Rainbow Rock"

  1. +Your Song
  2. +The Greatest Discovery
  3. +Border Song
  4. +Daniel
  5. +Sweet Painted Lady
  6. +Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)
  7. +I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  8. +Candle In The Wind
  9. +Roy Rogers
  10. +Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)
  11. +Cage The Songbird
  12. +Where To Now St. Peter?
  13. +TickingElton John on stage at the Rainbow Theatre, London
  14. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  15. +Take Me To The Pilot
  16. +Funeral For A Friend / Tonight
  17. +Better Off Dead
  18. +Idol
  19. +I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)
  20. +I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself
  21. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  22. +Crazy Water
  23. +Bennie And The Jets
  24. +Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
  25. +Goodbye
The above is the set list for one of the six Elton John and Ray Cooper charity concerts at the Rainbow Theatre on May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7. The date of this show is sometimes incorrectly recorded as May 13 1977.

May 17 1977

UK EP - FOUR FROM FOUR EYES
DJM DJR 18001 (did not chart)

  1. YOUR SONG (4:00)
  2. ROCKET MAN (4:40)
  3. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING (4:55)
  4. WHENEVER YOU'RE READY WE'LL GO STEADY AGAIN (2:50)

Jun 1977

US LP - KIKI DEE - Kiki Dee

  1. #How Much Fun
  2. #Sweet Creation
  3. #Into Eternity
  4. #Standing Room Only
  5. #Bad Day Child
  6. #Chicago
  7. #Night Hours
  8. #Keep Right On
  9. #In Return
  10. #Walking
  11. #First Thing In The Morning, Last Thing At Night

Elton John: co-producer

Jun 1977

UK LP - KIKI DEE - Kiki Dee
Rocket ROLA 3

Elton John: co-producer. Same tracks as US LP.

Jun 3 1977

UK 45
ROCKET ROKN 526 (UK: #28; 4 weeks)

  1. Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance) (6:48)
  2. #CHICAGO - Kiki Dee

Jun 3 1977

UK 12
Rocket RU 1 (UK: #28; 4 weeks)

  1. Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance) (6:39)
  2. #CHICAGO - Kiki Dee

Jun 17 1977{short description of image}

UK CONCERT - 1977 Baledictory Ball, Shoreditch College Chapel, Egham

Elton John solo concert. Described in Q magazine, issue 101 February 1995.

Jun 1977

UK LP - ANOTHER NIGHT TIME FLIGHT - Blue
ROCKET ROLL 7

Elton John co-produced the album and played piano under the pseudonym Redget Buntavan.

Jun 1977

US LP - Another Night Time Flight - Blue
Rocket 2290

Elton John co-produced the album under the pseudonym Redget Buntavan.

Aug 1 1977

US PARTY - Rocket Record Party - One Fifth Restaurant, New York City NY - Kiki Dee and Blue

A Rocket Record company party celebrating Kiki Dee's recent album and US tour. Blue performed a set, followed by Kiki Dee, who was joined by Elton John for two numbers.
Also at the event: Patti Smith, Paul Simon and Shelly Duvall, Shirley Maclaine, John Oates, Carol Bayer Sager, Madeline Kahn, and assorted record business personalities including Clive Davis.

Aug 2 1977Kiki Dee & Elton John at Central Park in New York City

US CONCERT - Dr. Pepper Festival - Central Park, New York City NY - Kiki Dee

Potponed from the previous day. Elton John joins in for one song.

Sep 13 1977

UK LP - GREATEST HITS VOLUME IIGreatest Hits Volume II
DJM DJH 20520 (UK: #6; 24 weeks)

  1. THE BITCH IS BACK
  2. LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
  3. SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
  4. DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART (with Kiki Dee)
  5. SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT
  6. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM
  7. ISLAND GIRL
  8. GROW SOME FUNK OF YOUR OWN
  9. BENNY AND THE JETS
  10. PINBALL WIZARD
Promotional Sept 1977 to Oct 1978 calendar

Oct 1 1977

US LP - GREATEST HITS VOLUME II
MCA 3027

  1. THE BITCH IS BACK
  2. LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
  3. SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
  4. DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART (with Kiki Dee)
  5. SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT
  6. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM
  7. ISLAND GIRL
  8. GROW SOME FUNK OF YOUR OWN
  9. LEVON
  10. PINBALL WIZARD
Same cover as UK LP, but different song selection.

Oct 12 1977

US BOOK SIGNING - Elton... It's A Little Bit Funny - by David Nutter - Sam Goody's record store at Rockefeller Center, New York City NY

A book signing of David Nutter's photo book of the 1976 Elton John tour featured a special guest appearance by both Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Oct 1977

UK LP - CHINA - China
ROCKET ROLL 9

Elton John: co-produced and backing vocals.

China is Davey Johnstone, James Newton Howard, Cooker Lo Presti and Roger Pope. The album was produced by Elton John, Clive Franks and China.

Oct 1977

US LP - CHINA - China
MCA / ROCKET PIG 2292

Elton: co-produced and backing vocals.

China is Davey Johnstone, James Newton Howard, Cooker Lo Presti and Roger Pope. The album was produced by Elton John, Clive Franks and China.

Nov 3 1977

ENGLAND CONCERT - Wembley Empire Pool, London
"Fine China"

Elton Johnannounces, "I have made a decision tonight, this is going to be the last show.". The backup band consists of China (Davey Johnstone, James Newton Howard, Cooker Lo Presti and Roger Pope) and Ray Cooper.

Nov 6 1977

US AWARD - Madison Square Garden Hall Of Fame

Elton John is the first non-sports inductee into the MSG Hall.

Nov 7 1977

US TV - Mike Douglas Show (Syndicated?)

Elton John interview at Tavern On The Green, NYC

Late 1977Elton John on The Muppet Show

US TV - The Muppet Show

  1. +Crocodile Rock
  2. +Bennie And The Jets
  3. +Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  4. +Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John and Miss Piggy






1977Elton: It's A Little Bit Funny

UK BOOK - Elton: It's A Little Bit Funny - pictures by David Nutter, text by Bernie Taupin

Photographic and documentary record of the 1976 Louder Than Concorde... But Not Quite As Pretty World Tour.

1977

US 45 - Blue
ROCKET PIG 40706

  1. #Capture Your Heart (3:20) (Hugh Nicholson)
  2. #The Shepherd
Produced by Elton Johnand Clive Franks

1977

UK 45 - Blue
ROCKET ROKN 522

  1. #(Gonna) Capture Your Heart
  2. #The Shepherd
Produced by Elton Johnand Clive Franks

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