Rock of the Westies Songwriting Credits by Elton John

Rock of the Westies is the tenth studio album by Elton John, released in October 1975 on DJM Records and produced by Gus Dudgeon. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it the second consecutive Elton John album to achieve that distinction, and became another top-seller in the UK. Recorded quickly with a largely new band following the departure of his original touring musicians, the album has a rawer, more raucous energy than its predecessors, with harder rock arrangements and less of the melodic elegance that defined his best work. The single 'Island Girl' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of his biggest American hits. While considered a relative step down from the extraordinary run of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Captain Fantastic, Rock of the Westies remains a solid entry that demonstrates Elton's ability to sustain commercial dominance even during a transitional creative period.