Elton John: ‘Honky Chateau’ | New Edition Unboxed
A classic Elton John album gets re-issued with a number of bonus trakes and studio out takes. Here are the purchasing links:
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@douglasnovascotia
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
Just got my copy! The demos are great to have. A real highlight is the incredibly funky instrumental version of "Susie (Dramas)." Dee Murray (bass) and Nigel Olsson (drums) could funk things up in those days. The extended rocking piano outro on the demo of "Hercules" is cool to have. Some of the demos have alternative instrumentation which initially gave some of the songs a bit more of a Southern (Louisiana) US feel than did the final album versions.
@NM-bp6dy
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
Hello Classic Rock,please could you review 'The Small Faces' album 'Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'?
@jamiethorstenberg1033
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
My favorite Elton John album. Haven't picked up the deluxe edition yet but will be getting that soon
@andrewsoos2113
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
A very Mike Nesmith looking picture towards the end of the booklet.
@keithwatkins7908
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
Glad you seem to feel better. Used to have the album on vinyl, one of his best albums.
@FatNorthernBigot
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
I think we can all agree, there was a time when Elton John really nailed-it.
@willirwin2612
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
The first album that I ever bought. Still have a digital copy today. Great record
@Betta66
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
Great album indeed
@billto9267
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
2nd best EJ album behind Tumbleweed
@Captain_Rhodes
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
CD booklets would be fine but the text is always too bloody small in them. My eyes start to hurt and I give up reading. I have no such issues with books or anything else
@Michael64425
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
Thanks for todays video.Fantastic album from the years when Elton was knocking out classic albums for fun.Not really a weak track on Honky Chateau.Have a good healthy week.😊
@vman365
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
Don't be pushing yourself too much Barry. Towards the end it sounded like your voice was starting to give a bit. Anyhow, Honky Chateau is one of my faves from Mr. Dwight. I'm with you. The early albums are by far the best. Madman, Tumbleweed, Don't Shoot Me, Yellow Brick road….even the first 2 had some really great stuff on them. Thanks again for your unboxing. Loved it. Take good care. Catch you soon.
@douglasnovascotia
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
My copy is on the way! HONKY CHATEAU was the first Elton album to feature his touring band (Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson and the recently joined Davey Johnstone) on record fulltime. Classic period, for sure. Thanks for sharing.
@InsideTheSong
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
Great, something else I must buy. But with great pleasure! Thanks as always for the great work.
@klcheshire
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
I love this period of Elton John's work too. This was the first EJ album I bought when it came out.
@PhilBaird1
January 9, 2026 at 9:22 am
Looks nice that Barry. Great album with some really strong material, although I could never get on with the opening track, perhaps the weakest opener on Elton's classic releases. It has a great horn section but it's just too lightweight as a song.