Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me by Elton John

First released: 24 Jun 1974, Length: 5:37

Creators (17)

Instruments

  1. Davey Johnstone electric guitar, acoustic guitar
  2. David Hentschel mellotron
  3. Dee Murray bass guitar
  4. Elton John piano
  5. Nigel Olsson drums (drum set)
  6. Ray Cooper tambourine, bell

Vocals

  1. Billy Hinsche background vocals
  2. Bruce Johnston background vocals
  3. Carl Wilson background vocals
  4. Elton John lead vocals
  5. Toni Tennille background vocals

Engineer

  1. Clive Franks

Producer

  1. Gus Dudgeon

Arranger

  1. Del Newman horn

Arranger

  1. Bruce Johnston
  2. Daryl Dragon additional

Locations

Recorded At

  1. Caribou Ranch Recording Studio

Works (1)

Recording Of

  1. Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me

    Composer

    1. Elton John

    Lyricist

    1. Bernie Taupin

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album

  1. Caribou 24 Jun 1974 Elton John
  2. Caribou 28 Jun 1974 Elton John
  3. Caribou 1980 Elton John
  4. Caribou 1985 Elton John
  5. Caribou 1990 Elton John
  6. Caribou 1992 Elton John
  7. Caribou 10 May 1995 Elton John
  8. Caribou 1995 Elton John
  9. Caribou 1996 Elton John

Album - Compilation

  1. Greatest Hits 04 Nov 1974 Elton John
  2. Greatest Hits Nov 1974 Elton John
  3. Greatest Hits 1974 Elton John
  4. Greatest Hits 1974 Elton John
  5. Greatest Hits 1974 Elton John
  6. Milestones 1980 Elton John
  7. Greatest Hits 1982 Elton John
  8. Greatest Hits 1984 Elton John
  9. Greatest Hits 1984 Elton John
  10. Greatest Hits 1984 Elton John
  11. Greatest Hits 1984 Elton John
  12. Greatest Hits 1984 Elton John
  13. Biggest 1985 Elton John
  14. Greatest Hits 1985 Elton John
  15. Heartbeats 1989 Various Artists
  16. The Very Best of Elton John 29 Oct 1990 Elton John
  17. The Very Best of Elton John 15 Nov 1990 Elton John
  18. The Very Best of Elton John 1990 Elton John
  19. The Very Best of Elton John 1990 Elton John
  20. The Very Best of Elton John 1990 Elton John
  21. Milestones: 20 Rock Operas 1990 Various Artists
  22. 70’s Greatest Rock Hits, Volume 3: High Times 09 May 1991 Various Artists
  23. The Rock Collection: Elton John 1991 Elton John
  24. Classic Love 11 Feb 1992 Various Artists
  25. Greatest Hits 1992 Elton John
  26. Super Stars Best Collection 1992 Elton John
  27. Classic Love - 32 of the Greatest Love Songs 1992 Various Artists
  28. Greatest Hits 1992 Elton John BMG club edition
  29. Greatest Hits 1992 Elton John CRC (Columbia Record Club)
  30. The Very Best of Elton John 29 Aug 1993 Elton John
  31. Classic Pop 1993 Various Artists
  32. Entertainment Weekly: Rock Anthems 1993 Various Artists
  33. The Greatest Hits of the 70’s, Volume 5 1993 Various Artists
  34. That Loving Feeling, Volume VII Aug 1994 Various Artists
  35. Greatest Hits 21 Nov 1994 Elton John
  36. Greatest Hits 1994 Elton John
  37. 100% Pure Love 1994 Various Artists
  38. The 70’s: 1974 1994 Various Artists
  39. Endless Love 27 Jan 1995 Various Artists
  40. Endless Love 02 Feb 1995 Various Artists
  41. Greatest Hits 1996 Elton John