FRIENDS (PINK MARBLE VINYL)

A long unavailable curio in Elton John''''s illustrious catalogue, Friends ' released in March 1971 ' is the soundtrack to a Paramount film, directed by James Bond and Alfie director Lewis Gilbert. Released between Tumbleweed Connection and Madman Across The Water, it was recorded at Trident Studios in central London in late 1970. Elton recorded it with drummer Nigel Olsson, bassist Dee Murray and guitarist Caleb Quaye. Produced by Gus Dudgeon with strings arranged by Paul Buckmaster, it was the core line-up that had made that April''''s much-loved Elton John album.