‘Ice On Fire’: How Elton John Fanned The Flames Of Creativity In The 80s

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Nov 4 · 4 min read

Paul Sexton

When Elton John made his 19th studio album, Ice On Fire, released on 4 November 1985, it was a case of returning collaborators, absent friends and a starry guest list.

Featuring ten new John-Taupin songs, the album was recorded in the first half of the year at Sol Studios, in the Berkshire town of…

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