Honky Château is the fifth studio album by British musician Elton John. It was released on 19 May 1972, and was titled after the 18th century French chateau where it was recorded, Château d'Hérouville. The album reached number one on the US Billboard 200, the first of John's seven consecutive US number one albums. No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for 5 weeks, from the issue of July 15, 1972. Wiki link