One of the special releases for Record Store Day this year was a limited edition of ” Elton John – Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper” on vinyl.
Now Ume has made the album available as a wide release on CD and digital download; as well as a repress of the vinyl album.
The package includes the original 12 song release, a bonus track “Goodbye”, and new liner notes. “Goodbye” is not available in the vinyl edition.
The album was originally recorded in 1977 at London’s Rainbow Theatre with percussionist Ray Cooper. The first half of the show was Sir Elton and his piano. When Sir Elton took the stage for part two, Ray Cooper joined him on stage. The duo seemed to work together telepathically.
Speaking on the album Sir Elton said, “I’m delighted that ‘Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper’ will be available for my fans to enjoy. It’s an album I’m incredibly proud of, and listening back to it, I’m astounded by how great it sounds. The freedom I felt playing with just the two of us is something I will always remember.”
The track listing for “Elton John – Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper”:
“The Greatest Discovery”
“Border Song”
“Cage The Songbird”
“Where To Now St. Peter?”
“Ticking”
“Better Off Dead” w/Ray Cooper
“Sweet Painted Lady”
“Tonight” w/Ray Cooper
“Idol” w/Ray Cooper
“I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)” w/Ray Cooper
“Roy Rogers”
“Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)”
“Goodbye”