Elton John Guest Appearances
Aside from Elton's own catalog of recordings, he's also contributed to other artists'
projects, and recorded songs for dozens of compilations, soundtracks and tributes. Many
of them feature Elton on lead or shared vocals, but some are backing vocals or piano only.
The majority of these side projects were released on full-length albums, with a few
issued only as singles. In most cases, these records are the only source for
the songs, though some contain exclusively live or alternate recordings of Elton's hits.
 | China (China)
(1977)
China was signed briefly to Elton's Rocket Records label in 1977.
The band was made up from members of Elton's own band including Davey Johnstone,
James Newton Howard, and Roger Pope.
| contains: | Shameful Disgrace [Elton: piano] |
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 | Puttin' On The Style (Lonnie Donegan)
(1978)
| contains: | Diggin' My Potatoes [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | Puttin' On The Style [Elton: piano] |
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 | Fools Party (Blue)
(1979)
| contains: | Victim [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | Love Stings [Elton: piano] |
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 | Changing Tides (Nigel Olsson)
(1980)
| contains: | Showdown [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | Saturday Night [Elton: piano] |
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 | He Who Rides The Tiger (Bernie Taupin)
(1980)
| contains: | Love (The Barren Desert) [Elton: backing vocals] |
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 | Perfect Timing (Kiki Dee)
(1981)
Also released as a single.
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 | [single] (France Gall and Elton John)
(1981)
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 | Summer Lovers Soundtrack (various)
(1982)
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 | Friends (Dionne Warwick)
(1985)
Also released as a single.
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 | Music From The Edge Of Heaven (Wham!)
(1986)
Also released as a single.
| contains: | Edge Of Heaven [Elton: piano] |
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 | Rock The Nations (Saxon)
(1986)
| contains: | Northern Lady [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | Party 'Til You Puke [Elton: piano] |
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 | Heart Over Mind (Jennifer Rush)
(1987)
Also released as a single.
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 | The Best Of The King Biscuit Flower Hour Disc 2 (various)
(1987)
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 | Tribe (Bernie Taupin)
(1987)
| contains: | Citizen Jane [Elton: backing vocals] |
| contains: | Billy Fury [Elton: backing vocals] |
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 | Radio Heart (Radio Heart featuring Gary Numan)
(1987)
| contains: | Strange Thing [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | The Victim [Elton: piano] |
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 | Cloud Nine (George Harrison)
(1987)
| contains: | Cloud Nine [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | When We Was Fab [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | Devil's Radio [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | This Is Love [Elton: piano] |
| contains: | Wreck Of The Hesperus [Elton: piano] |
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 | 21 Years of Alternative Radio 1 (various)
(1988)
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 | The Rumour (Olivia Newton-John)
(1988)
Also released as a single.
| contains: | The Rumour [Elton: piano and vocals] |
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 | Rock, Rhythm And Blues (various)
(1989)
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 | The Royal Concert (various)
(1989)
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