The Big Picture

by Elton John

Overview

The Big Picture finds Elton John in strong form, turning in a by-now-predictable collection of ballads and pop songs designed to appeal to the adult contemporary audience. The difference is inspiration. With Made in England, John and his collaborator Bernie Taupin showed signs of life, and they continue that winning streak here. There may be nothing new on The Big Picture, but it's well-crafted professional pop, demonstrating John's knack for catchy pop hooks and his way with a ballad. As with any latter-day John album, hits like "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" are balanced out by some filler, but the key to the album is how album tracks like "Recover Your Soul," "If the River Can Bend," and "The Big Picture" carry emotional and melodic weight. It's a solid effort from one of pop's most reliable artists. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	09/22/2017
Label:	Mercury / Virgin Emi
UPC:	0602557383201
Rank:	64204

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Long Way From Happiness
2. Live Like Horses
3. The End Will Come
4. If the River Can Bend
5. Love's Got a Lot to Answer For

Disc 2

6. Something About the Way You Look Tonight
7. The Big Picture
8. Recover Your Soul
9. January
10. I Can't Steer My Heart Clear of You
11. Wicked Dreams

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Elton John   Primary Artist,Organ,Piano,Vocals,Keyboards
Luciano Pavarotti   Primary Artist
Anne Dudley   Guest Artist,Conductor
Paul Carrack   Guest Artist,Organ
Charlie Morgan   Drums,Percussion
Paul Clarvis   Tabla
Jackie Rawe   Vocals (Background)
Bob Birch   Bass
Carol Kenyon   Vocals (Background)
John Jorgenson   Guitar
Matthew Vaughan   Keyboards,Percussion
Davey Johnstone   Guitar
Guy Babylon   Keyboards
Angel Voices Choir   Vocals
The East London Gospel Choir   Vocals

Technical Credits

Chris Thomas   Producer,Producer
Julian Schnabel   Paintings,Photography
Bernie Taupin   Composer
Anne Dudley   String Arrangements
Guy Babylon   String Arrangements
Elton John   Composer
Jay Reynolds   Assistant Engineer
Pete Lewis   Engineer
Andrew Green   Assistant Engineer
Mario Testino   Photography
Ben Georgiades   Assistant Engineer
Rick Lecoat   Design