A warm, tuneful peak, home to 'Rocket Man' and 'Honky Cat'. Beloved and acclaimed. A turning point. Worth exploring once you've heard the obvious entry points.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Rocket Man on Best Songs of the 1970s, Best 1970s Rock Songs
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from Elton John — where to go next
If you have Honky Chateau, these are the Elton John records worth reaching for next.
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road1973 · RockStart here
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Tumbleweed Connection1970 · RockClassic
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Madman Across the Water1971 · RockClassic
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Honky Chateau1972 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy1975 · RockClassic
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