On this day in music history . . . . ..  didn't buy this when it came out but my wife when we started to 'step out' together had an interesting record collection. I realised she had all of Cat Steven's albums at the time (3) Neil Young albums up to and including 'Harvest' and Elton John records including 'Madman Across The Water' this song was played all over and whatever we may now think about dear Reg Dwight his ability to write a pop song to someone else's lyrics remains peerless

On this day in music history: April 10, 1970 - “Elton John”, the second album by Elton John is released in the UK (US release date is on July 22, 1970). Produced by Gus Dudgeon, it is recorded at Trident Studios in London in January 1970. It is John’s first album release in the US since his actual debut release “Empty Sky” is issued stateside until 1975. It marks the beginning of a long and highly successful working relationship with producer Gus Dudgeon who produces all Elton John’s albums through 1976, then working together again in the mid 80’s. Though the album initially gets off to a slow start, live performances on television and on the concert stage help establish the young singer, songwriter and musician, becoming his breakthrough release. It spins off two singles including “Border Song” (#92 Pop) and “Your Song” (#8 Pop), and earn a Grammy nomination for Album Of The Year in 1971. It is remastered and reissued in 1995 with three additional bonus tracks. The album is inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2012. “Elton John” peaks at number five on the UK album chart, number four on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.