Elton John

About This Release

In May 1977, Elton John took the stage at London’s iconic Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper for a 6 show residency. These performances were the first Elton-and-Ray only shows and featured the first live debuts of tracks; “Roy Rogers”, “Cage The Songbird”, “Idol” and “I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)”. Record Store Day 2025 marks the first-ever official vinyl release, featuring a selection of highlight tracks from the show curated by Elton John including “Sweet Painted Lady”, “Idol”, “Dan Dare” and more. Track listing Side A1. The Greatest Discovery 2. Border Song3. Cage The Songbird 4. Where To Now St. Peter?5. Ticking 6. Better Off Dead w/Ray Cooper Side B1. Sweet Painted Lady2. Tonight w/Ray Cooper3. Idol w/Ray Cooper4. I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) w/Ray Cooper 5. Roy Rogers 6. Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)