Studio Album · No. 8
Caribou Songwriting Credits by Elton John
Produced by Gus Dudgeon · Engineered by Clive Franks, David Hentschel
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Elton John carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Caribou was recorded quickly between tour dates, with Elton John composing the music and Bernie Taupin writing the lyrics as usual. Despite the rushed sessions it produced two of his biggest singles, The Bitch Is Back and the ballad Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.
Caribou is the eighth studio album by Elton John, released in June 1974 on DJM Records and produced by Gus Dudgeon. Recorded in just five days at Caribou Ranch in Colorado between legs of an extensive tour, the album was the most hastily assembled of Elton's early career, and critics noted the relative lack of polish compared to his previous records. Despite mixed reviews, the album debuted at number one in both the UK and the United States on the strength of Elton's commercial dominance and produced the major hits 'The Bitch Is Back' and 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me,' the latter featuring a backing vocal from Brian May of Queen. The album's rawness was also part of its appeal, capturing the energy of a working band in creative overdrive. Caribou is a minor entry in Elton's 1970s run but still contains essential songs from one of rock's most prolific creative periods.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bitch Is Back
#4
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 2 |
Pinky
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 3 |
Grimsby
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 4 |
Dixie Lily
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 5 |
Solar Prestige a Gammon
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 6 |
You're So Static
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 7 |
I've Seen the Saucers
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 8 |
Stinker
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 9 |
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
#2
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 10 |
Ticking
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | Gus Dudgeon | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |