Breaking Hearts
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Breaking Hearts | ||
Studio album by Elton John | ||
Released | July 1984 | |
Recorded | December 1983 - January 1984 | |
Genre | Pop/Rock and Roll | |
Length | 40:31 | |
Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |
Professional reviews | ||
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Elton John chronology | ||
Too Low for Zero (1983) |
Breaking Hearts (1984) |
Ice on Fire (1985) |
Breaking Hearts is a 1984 Elton John album. The record features the classic quartet of Elton John, Davey Johnstone ,Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson.
[edit] Track listing
1 "Restless" – 5:17 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Piano, Synthesizers, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Electric Guitars, Backing vocals
- Dee- Bass, Backing vocals
- Nigel- Drums, Backing Vocals
2 "Slow Down Georgie (She's Poison)" – 4:10 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Synthesizers, Lead vocals
- Davey- Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Backing Vocals
- Dee- Bass, Backing Vocals
- Nigel- Drums, Backing Vocals
3 "Who Wears These Shoes?" – 4:04 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Piano, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Electric Guitars, Backing Vocals
- Dee- Bass, Backing Vocals
- Nigel- Drums, Backing Vocals
4 "Breaking Hearts (Ain't What It Used to Be)" – 3:34 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Piano, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Backing Vocals
- Dee- Backing Vocals
- Nigel- Backing Vocals
5 "Li'l 'Frigerator" – 3:37 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Piano, Organ, Synthesizers, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Electric Guitars
- Dee- Bass
- Nigel- Drums
- Andrew Thompson- Saxophone
6 "Passengers" – 3:24 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Davey Johnstone, Phineas McHize)
- Elton- Harmonium, Synthesizers, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Dee- Bass, Backing Vocals
- Nigel- Drums, Conga Drums, Backing Vocals
7 "In Neon" – 4:19 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Piano, Harpsichord, Electric Piano, Synthesizers, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Dee- Bass, Backing Vocals
- Nigel- Drums Backing Vocals
8 "Burning Buildings" – 4:02 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Piano, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Backing Vocals
- Dee- Bass, Backing Vocals
- Nigel- Drums, Backing Vocals
9 "Did He Shoot Her?" – 3:21 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Piano, Synthesizers, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Electric Guitar, Sitar, Backing Vocals
- Dee- Bass, Backing Vocals
- Nigel- Drums, Backing Vocals
10 "Sad Songs (Say So Much)" – 4:55 (Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- Elton- Piano, Synthesizers, Lead Vocals
- Davey- Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Dee- Bass, Backing Vocals
- Nigel- Drums, Backing Vocals
[edit] Trivia
The Synthesizers played on this album were supplied by Yamaha.