Elton John - The Diving Board [CD]

Elton John is set to release one of the most distinguished records of his unparalleled career. The Diving Board, out 16th September 2013, is set to be hailed as both a sophisticated new chapter in his unique songbook, and a work of old-school sonic clarity. A return to the piano-bass-drums construction of Elton’s early years, and a celebration of his brilliance not just as a song craftsman but as a world-class pianist, The Diving Board will evoke memories of the groundbreaking albums that established him in the early 1970s. The lead track from the album, Home Again, made its radio debut on June 24th and has since been awarded Record Of The Week and then an A List at Radio 2. On its release in September, The Diving Board will be available in a 15-track edition on CD, vinyl and download; a 19-track super deluxe version on CD and download, adding the extra studio track Candlelit Bedroom and three songs performed live earlier this year at Capitol Studios; and a Super Deluxe box set featuring the extended CD, gatefold vinyl, book and bonus DVD. For all his Global celebrity, the album is yet another reminder that Elton’s chief professional responsibility is always to his music! Elton will embark on some exciting promo around release including a BBC Radio 2 Theatre Concert, where his live performance will be broadcast on Radio 2 on 11th September. ITV will also be hosting a special televised BRITS Icon Award show in celebration and honour of Elton, which will air on 13th September at 9pm and include performances of 2 tracks from the new album.