Elton John Signed Lobby Card from 1971 Film "Friends

framed. very good. Promotional" movie lobby card from Lewis Gilbert 1971 release "Friends" signed by Elton John.

Friends is a 1971 British-French teen-romance film directed and produced by Lewis Gilbert and written by Gilbert, Vernon Harris and Jack Russell. The soundtrack, with music composed by Elton John and Paul Buckmaster and lyrics written by Bernie Taupin, was released as John's Friends album, and John's recording of the title selection charted when released as a single in the United States. It was a project John and Bernie Taupin took on before their breakout success in the US, and served as the soundtrack album for the Friends film (truncated) released in the same year. It was certified Gold in April 1971 by the RIAA. It became John's third gold record in as many months in that market (following the albums Elton John in February and Tumbleweed Connection in March). The title track was a minor hit in the US (#34 on the pop chart) despite the film's mediocre performance. The album also received a 1972 Grammy nomination for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special at the 14th Annual Grammy Awards. (Inventory #: 328678)