Elton John – Love Songs (VG/VG+) – LP, Australasia 1983

Love Songs is an LP by Elton John from 1983 released on the The Rocket Record Company label.

About this album

Love Songs gathers Elton John’s early-80s balladry and soft-rock successes into a succinct portrait of his melodic gift. Issued in 1982, the compilation draws on a run of polished hits and deep-cut favourites such as Blue Eyes, Little Jeannie, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word and Song for Guy, showing how John and lyricist Bernie Taupin could balance emotional directness with radio-ready refinement. Across its selection, the set highlights the warmth of his piano-led writing, the clarity of his hooks and the commercial strength that kept him a major pop presence throughout the decade. It is a useful entry point into one of pop’s most durable songbooks.

Genre: Pop & Rock