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
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
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| 1 | A Good Heart | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 2 | In the Name of You | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 3 | Claw Hammer | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 4 | Blue Wonderful | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 5 | I've Got 2 Wings | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 6 | Bad Blood | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 7 | Guilty Pleasure | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 8 | Tambourine | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 9 | Stand by My Woman | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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| 10 | Looking Up | Bernie Taupin | Elton John | T Bone Burnett, Elton John |
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