Jump Up!

Jump Up! is the 16th studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1982 on Rocket Records except in the US and Canada, where it was released on Geffen Records. It features such songs as "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)", a tribute to John Lennon (who had also signed to Geffen for the release of Double Fantasy, which is now owned by EMI). It was recorded at Air studios in Montserrat and Pathe Marconi studios in France. This is one of the first few LPs that showcases John singing in a deeper voice, as can be heard in songs such "Blue Eyes", "Princess", "Ball & Chain", and "Spiteful Child". "Legal Boys" was written by John and Tim Rice, who would write lyrics for songs for The Lion King 12 years later. This is the last...