@lindatee@teen Absolutely LOVE this! His early albums were TREMENDOUS! I was bemoaning recently that this generation don't look back at Elton's early work in the same way as they do other artists because of him becoming such a parody of himself in recent years. This album though, Yellow Brick Road, Honky Chateau, Don't Shoot Me, all BRILLIANT records packed with extraordinary songs. Great Jam, great video too. Thanks for this :)
@HaveACuppaTea@BertrandRustles@lindatee I'm not much of a fan of Elton in general, but thought this was a fun clip on Soul Train with his green outfit singing Benny and the Jets.
@teen Yes, certainly a sparkler, but also was a serious musician! Have to agree with @BertrandRustles.
Did you know Reg auditioned for King Crimson? (Didn't get in, but that's beside the point.) Rick Wakeman played mellotron (and I think he did too on Madman Across The Water.
18 Comments (since 2 Mar 2014)
lindatee
Although Elton irritates me - I was fond of his early albums.
BertrandRustles
@lindatee @teen Absolutely LOVE this! His early albums were TREMENDOUS! I was bemoaning recently that this generation don't look back at Elton's early work in the same way as they do other artists because of him becoming such a parody of himself in recent years. This album though, Yellow Brick Road, Honky Chateau, Don't Shoot Me, all BRILLIANT records packed with extraordinary songs. Great Jam, great video too. Thanks for this :)
HaveACuppaTea
Not really a fan, but don't mind this one.
teen
@HaveACuppaTea @BertrandRustles @lindatee I'm not much of a fan of Elton in general, but thought this was a fun clip on Soul Train with his green outfit singing Benny and the Jets.
HaveACuppaTea
@teen I believe you teen! I'm sure all those Elton John posters you have up on your bedroom wall are just there to hide the wallpaper.
HaveACuppaTea
;-)
HaveACuppaTea
But remember, you should really get rid of your Elton John wallpaper as well...
teen
@HaveACuppaTea Well I had to use something to cover up the green turtle motif...any ideas on replacing the Elton John posters?
MsSue
Glamtastic :)
teen
@MsSue_ He's a sparkler...
MsSue
@teen Yes, certainly a sparkler, but also was a serious musician! Have to agree with @BertrandRustles. Did you know Reg auditioned for King Crimson? (Didn't get in, but that's beside the point.) Rick Wakeman played mellotron (and I think he did too on Madman Across The Water.
florencevibert
Wonderful tune! I agree with @MsSue_ Thanks for posting :)
lynn200
only got the audio..a timeless classic.would have liked the video,yet another timj 'black screen day.
Axol
Love this track!
teen
@MsSue_ all of that is new to me, interesting information, thanks
teen
@florencevibert thanks, glad you enjoyed this bit of sparkle
teen
@lynn200 I'm sorry that you are having difficulty geting this, hopefully, the next one will be better....
teen
@Axol thanks, glad you enjoyed this fun jam..