Studio Album · No. 30
Wonderful Crazy Night Songwriting Credits by Elton John
Produced by T Bone Burnett, Elton John · Engineered by Jason Wormer
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
Wonderful Crazy Night keeps the lifelong John and Taupin method, with Elton John writing the music and Bernie Taupin all the lyrics across its ten songs. Recorded mostly live with his band and produced by T Bone Burnett, it was a deliberately upbeat, joyful record after the somber Diving Board.
Wonderful Crazy Night is the thirtieth studio album by Elton John, released on February 5, 2016 on Mercury/Virgin EMI Records and produced by T Bone Burnett. Conceived as a deliberate counterpoint to the brooding introspection of The Diving Board, the album was Elton's explicit attempt to make a joyful record that reflected his contentment and renewed enthusiasm for making music. Recorded live in the studio with a full band to capture spontaneity and warmth, Wonderful Crazy Night has a bright, organic sound built around piano, guitar, and a loose ensemble feel. All ten songs were written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, continuing one of popular music's most enduring songwriting partnerships with a lightness and ease that critics found genuinely infectious. Highlights include 'Blue Wonderful,' the exuberant title track, and the opener 'A Good Heart.' The album received broadly positive reviews from critics who appreciated its unguarded optimism after the more somber tone of its predecessor.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wonderful Crazy Night
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 2 |
In the Name of You
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 3 |
Claw Hammer
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 4 |
Blue Wonderful
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 5 |
I've Got 2 Wings
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 6 |
A Good Heart
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 7 |
Looking Up
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 8 |
Guilty Pleasure
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 9 |
Tambourine
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |
| 10 |
The Open Chord
|
Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone BurnettElton John | Elton John (Lead Vocals, Piano) |