Track List: 1-4
1. Elton John - This Town (0:00)
2. Elton John - Cry to Heaven (3:56)
3. Elton John - Soul Glove (8:13)
4. Elton John - Nikita (11:44)
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Ice on Fire is the nineteenth studio album by English musician Elton John. Recorded at Sol Studios and released in November 1985, it was his first album since Blue Moves produced by his original long-time producer, Gus Dudgeon. David Paton and Charlie Morgan appear for the first time on bass and drums respectively, replacing original band members Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson. Fred Mandel, who had played with John during the Breaking Hearts tour, also contributed guitar and keyboards.
The album was met with little praise and only reached #48 on the US charts, although it reached #3 in the UK. "Nikita" and "Wrap Her Up" became top 20 hits. The latter reached #20 in the US, and the former reached #7 in the US and #3 in the UK. In the US, the album was certified gold in June 1986 by the RIAA.
Personnel:
Elton John – lead vocals, acoustic piano (1–3, 5, 8, 10, 11), Yamaha GS1 piano (4, 5), synthesizer (4, 7, 9, 11), backing vocals (4)
Fred Mandel – synthesizers (1, 4, 5, 10, 11), keyboards (2, 3, 6–9), sequencer (6), electric guitar (7, 11), finger snaps (7), arrangements (10)
Davey Johnstone – electric guitar (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11), Spanish guitar (2), synth guitar (2, 7), backing vocals (3, 5, 6–9)
Nik Kershaw – electric guitar (4, 7, 11), backing vocals (4)
Paul Westwood – bass (1, 2, 6)
Deon Estus – bass (3, 7, 11)
David Paton – bass (4, 8, 9)
John Deacon – bass (5)
Pino Palladino – bass (10)
Charlie Morgan – drums (1, 2, 6)
Mel Gaynor – drums (3, 7, 11)
Dave Mattacks – drums (4, 8, 9), military snare (5)
Roger Taylor – drums (5)
Frank Ricotti – percussion (3, 5), vibraphone (9)
James Newton Howard – string arrangements (3, 6)
Gus Dudgeon – horn arrangements (3, 6), Simmons drums (5, 11), arrangements (10)
David Bitelli – horn arrangements (1, 3, 6, 9), baritone saxophone (1, 6, 9), tenor saxophone (3, 6)
Bob Sydor – tenor saxophone (3)
Phil Todd – alto saxophone (6)
Nick Pentelow – tenor saxophone (9)
Pete Thomas – tenor saxophone (9)
Rick Taylor – trombone (1, 3, 6, 9), horn arrangements (9)
Chris Pyne – trombone (9)
Raul D'Oliveira – trumpet (1, 3, 6, 9)
Paul Spong – trumpet (1, 3, 6, 9)
Sister Sledge – backing vocals (1)
Alan Carvell – backing vocals (3, 5, 7–9)
Kiki Dee – backing vocals (3, 5, 6, 8, 9)
Katie Kissoon – backing vocals (3, 5, 6, 8, 9)
Pete Wingfield – backing vocals (3, 5, 6–9)
George Michael – backing vocals (4), featured vocals (6)
Millie Jackson – lead and backing vocals (11)
Production:
Produced by Gus Dudgeon
All lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Recorded by Stuart Epps
Mixed and Edited by Graham Dickson and Gus Dudgeon
Additional Mixing and Editing by Tom Pearce
Mastered by Gordon Vicary at The Townhouse (London, UK).
Design – David Larkham
Photography – Terry O'Neill
