Another treat - an interview with David Larkham – the man who controlled the visual element of the classic albums, liaising with Steve Brown, Bernie, Elton and others to bring their ideas to life.
David was there at Steve Brown’s house in 68/69 with Bernie and Elton, hanging out; he was there at the Troubadour, taking photos; he was out there in Jamaica, waiting for the studio to be ready like everyone else; on tour; in Caribou… You name it – he was there. He’s still involved in bringing together the imagery that is central to Elton’s farewell tour – Elton wouldn't have anyone else doing this work for him!
The episode image (which you can download from here) is an illustration of David's from late 1968, which was used as the front page of Elton’s first press pack, up until the release of Empty Sky. The interview about the sleeve for Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which is mentioned in the podcast, can be found here.
Episode 42 - Jewel Box Companion 1: Bernie's Letter
Episode 41 - Old Friends
Episode 40 - Tumbleweed Connection at 50 (part 2) with John Higgins and Peter Thomas
Episode 39 - Tumbleweed Connection at 50 with John Higgins and Peter Thomas
Episode 38 - Tumbleweed Connection Covered
Episode 37 - 'Elton John' at 50 (Part 2) with John Higgins and Skaila Kanga
Episode 36 - Jewel Box Joy
Episode 35 - 'Elton John' at 50 with John Higgins
Episode 34 - Fantasy Residency and More Songs They Gave Away
Episode 33 - Anett Murray Interview
Episode 32 - Mysteries of Elton
Episode 31 - Empty Sky at 50
Episode 30 - Listening Session with Peter Thomas
Episode 29 - Top of the Charts with a ROCKET, ft. The Lambrettas
Episode 28 - Alternate Versions, Mixes and Edits
Episode 27 - Breaking Down 'Passengers'
Episode 26 - Rare Masters Vol. 2 (Part 2)
Episode 25 - Rare Masters Vol. 2 (Part 1)
Episode 23 - Bernie's Auction - What We've Learned
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