Elton John - Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper (RSD 2025)

In May 1977, Elton John took the stage at London’s iconic Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper for a 6 show residency. These performances were the first Elton-and-Ray only shows and featured the first live debuts of tracks; “Roy Rogers”, “Cage The Songbird”, “Idol” and “I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)”. Record Store Day 2025 marks the first-ever official vinyl release, featuring a selection of highlight tracks from the show curated by Elton John including “Sweet Painted Lady”, “Idol”, “Dan Dare” and more.

Track listing

Side A

1. The Greatest Discovery

2. Border Song

3. Cage The Songbird

4. Where To Now St. Peter?

5. Ticking

6. Better Off Dead w/Ray Cooper

Side B

1. Sweet Painted Lady

2. Tonight w/Ray Cooper

3. Idol w/Ray Cooper

4. I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) w/Ray Cooper

5. Roy Rogers

6. Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)