Elton John - Live From The Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper

Label: Mercury

Released 7/25/2025

In May 1977, Elton John took the stage at London’s iconic Rainbow Theatre with percussion legend Ray Cooper for a six-show residency. These performances were the first of 233 Elton-and-Ray only shows that would follow and featured the live debut of deep cuts; “Roy Rogers,” “Cage The Songbird,” “Idol” and “I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford).” Initially released on a limited vinyl run for Record Store Day 2025, the album is now available on CD for the first time. The CD edition includes a brand-new bonus track, "Goodbye".

Track Listing:

1. The Greatest Discovery [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
2. Border Song [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
3. Cage The Songbird [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
4. Where To Now St. Peter? [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
5. Ticking [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
6. Better Off Dead [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
7. Sweet Painted Lady [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
8. Tonight [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
9. Idol [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
   
10. I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
    
11. Roy Rogers [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  
    
12. Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future) [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]  

CD ONLY Bonus Track

1. Goodbye [Live From The Rainbow Theatre]