Elton John: Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player (DJM)
Charles Shaar Murray, NME, 27 January 1973
WELL, WHADAYA know another fine Elton John album. Despite sneers, calumny and general foulness, the former Reg just keeps on writin', playin', singin' and gettin' in on for the people. Don't Shoot Me... is one nice piece of black plastic.
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