ELTON JOHN FIVE YEARS OF FUN: August 1970 to August 1975

(Woodland Hills, California): (Boutwell Enterprises), 1975. First printing. Very good plus.. Scarce limited first edition of this souvenir volume issued on the occasion of Elton John's benefit concert appearances at Doug Weston's Troubadour in August 1975, marking the fifth anniversary of his American debut at the club. FIVE YEARS OF FUN commemorates John's most intensely productive and successful half-decade, a period which saw the release of nine albums, the musician's official legal name change from Reginald Dwight to Elton Hercules John, numerous hit singles and breakout success in the US, and the solidification of his elaborately costumed stage persona and theatrical performing style. 11'' x 8.5''. Original gilt-stamped cream cloth. Royal blue endpapers. Illustrated throughout with color and black-and-white photographs. 48 pages. Minor edgewear, faint toning/soil to boards. Vibrant. (Inventory #: 53302)