"Friends" is a soundtrack album by English singer-songwriter Elton John, released in 1971. The album marked his second collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin, after "Elton John" released in 1970. It was produced by Gus Dudgeon and is the soundtrack album for the movie "Friends", a film about a teenage girl and boy who leave their homes to live together.
The album consists of nine tracks. The title track, "Friends", was a minor hit single for John and reached number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable songs on the album include "Honey Roll" which can be seen as a precursor to the more rock-oriented sound that Elton John would adopt in the later 1970s. The album itself peaked at number 176 on the Billboard 200.
Despite the lower commercial reception, the album remains a critical favorite. It's often noted for its strong melody sets and the beginning signs of John's emerging, signature rock style. The album demonstrated John's and Taupin's ability to compose music that can hold its own, aside from the film, while still being able to fit the movie's narrative.
