james then moved to philips records for 1967s "so glad we made it". four singles followed: "would you believe", "nobody but me", "time" and "reaching for the sun." james made his full-length debut with 1971's "nicky james". while doubling as a talent scout for dick james music publishers in 1966–67, nicky james signed the newly formed team of bernie taupin and elton john as staff-writers.