Elton John went to #1 on the US album charts with Honky Chateau on July 15, 1972

Elton John had his first #1 US album when Honky Chateau went to #1 on July 15th of 1972. The album stayed at #1 for five weeks.

Honky Chateau ranked #357 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time released in 2003. The album does not rank as well on RateYourMusic.com (based on listener's ratings) where it currently sits at #2673 all time and #79 in 1972.

Track listing:

1. Honky Cat
2. Mellow
3. I Think I'm Going to Kill Myself
4. Susie (Dramas)
5. Rocket Man
6. Salvation
7. Slave
8. Amy
9. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
10. Hercules

Live performance of "Honky Cat"


Live performance of "Rocket Man"


Live performance of "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters"


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