This superp instrumental was not intended for a record.
Elton composed that one as an opener hymn for his Ice on Fire Tour. It was played in the dark just at the beginning of the show and came from tape. When you hear the fanfares at the end, that is when the lights went up and Elton came on stage.
So it was just a bonus that it was released on the "Heartache all over the World 12" But I am very upset that they never released it in best quality on a CD.
I saw two Elton gigs in the mid 80s (circa Ice On Fire) when this piece was used as EJ's walk-on music. I really love it because of that. I have it on vinyl, but thanks for posting it on here. Great memories. I like the chunky synth and piano section. It's about technological advance, really. The BBC Dr Who soundtracks with Sylvester McCoy have exactly the same synth patches and effects from this era lol.
@reallybrown Wow! You're comparing this to the work of Delia Derbyshire; that's a real compliment.
I own this on 12" as well, and love it. You saw him circa Ice on Fire? Wow. I was five years old, dancing to "This Town", playing piano on the coffee table at that time...
"After it he made some nice stuff, but the brilliance of the early records faded away. "
I completely agree. However, some of his earlier 80's releases, namely "Too Low For Zero" and "Jump Up" were reminiscent of his better days, but simply don't have the same staying power. I'd really enjoy it if there was an official release, perhaps as part of an anthology, of the songs he recorded for Dick James in the late 1960's. I've heard a few lo-fi mp3s and while immature, they're worth releasing.
Oh well, he may still have a few tricks up his musical sleeve, but honestly I'm not holding my breath for the urban rap album he is supposedly working on. I was a massive EJ fan in the late 70's, but have moved on. However I most definitely play all of those albums up to and including Rock of the Westies once or twice a year. Nothing comes close to Tumbleweed Connection. However this instrumental is simply mediocre filler and pointless. B-Side? C-Side anyone?
This one came off in the middle 80's, which was probably his worst moment, both in the professional and in the personal way. This song reflects it perfectly.
I really dig his albums until Blue Moves (my favorite). After it he made some nice stuff, but the brilliance of the early records faded away.
"After it he made some nice stuff, but the brilliance of the early records faded away. "
I completely agree. However, some of his earlier 80's releases, namely "Too Low For Zero" and "Jump Up" were reminiscent of his better days, but simply don't have the same staying power. I'd really enjoy it if there was an official release, perhaps as part of an anthology, of the songs he recorded for Dick James in the late 1960's. I've heard a few lo-fi mp3s and while immature, they're worth releasing.
This is on the flip side of Heartache All Over The World dance single.Which I have on Lp since 1986.Always love the Keyboard riff including Heartache All Over The World. Heartache All Over The Word is dif than the Leather Jackets. The Backing Vocals starts of with the Girls,Girls,Girls and a drum beat. That's the best version of Heartache All Over The World.
This superp instrumental was not intended for a record.
Elton composed that one as an opener hymn for his Ice on Fire Tour. It was played in the dark just at the beginning of the show and came from tape. When you hear the fanfares at the end, that is when the lights went up and Elton came on stage.
So it was just a bonus that it was released on the "Heartache all over the World 12" But I am very upset that they never released it in best quality on a CD.
Let's hope.
Starglance 10 months ago
Elton really needs to release an album that consists of all his instrumentals. Album songs, and b-sides.
SaturnTrack 1 year ago 2
lets vote for a 20 song unreleased and 20 bsidesfor the first time on cd double cd.
mignonhenne 2 years ago
@mignonhenne Got my vote!!!!!!!!!!!!
eltonjohnish 10 months ago
I saw two Elton gigs in the mid 80s (circa Ice On Fire) when this piece was used as EJ's walk-on music. I really love it because of that. I have it on vinyl, but thanks for posting it on here. Great memories. I like the chunky synth and piano section. It's about technological advance, really. The BBC Dr Who soundtracks with Sylvester McCoy have exactly the same synth patches and effects from this era lol.
reallybrown 3 years ago 2
@reallybrown Wow! You're comparing this to the work of Delia Derbyshire; that's a real compliment.
I own this on 12" as well, and love it. You saw him circa Ice on Fire? Wow. I was five years old, dancing to "This Town", playing piano on the coffee table at that time...
ashleyandel 2 years ago
"After it he made some nice stuff, but the brilliance of the early records faded away. "
I completely agree. However, some of his earlier 80's releases, namely "Too Low For Zero" and "Jump Up" were reminiscent of his better days, but simply don't have the same staying power. I'd really enjoy it if there was an official release, perhaps as part of an anthology, of the songs he recorded for Dick James in the late 1960's. I've heard a few lo-fi mp3s and while immature, they're worth releasing.
jacquesdav 3 years ago
Elton really wasn't trying hard anymore, was he?
jacquesdav 3 years ago
no he wasn't.
1nsectmind 3 years ago
Oh well, he may still have a few tricks up his musical sleeve, but honestly I'm not holding my breath for the urban rap album he is supposedly working on. I was a massive EJ fan in the late 70's, but have moved on. However I most definitely play all of those albums up to and including Rock of the Westies once or twice a year. Nothing comes close to Tumbleweed Connection. However this instrumental is simply mediocre filler and pointless. B-Side? C-Side anyone?
jacquesdav 3 years ago
This one came off in the middle 80's, which was probably his worst moment, both in the professional and in the personal way. This song reflects it perfectly.
I really dig his albums until Blue Moves (my favorite). After it he made some nice stuff, but the brilliance of the early records faded away.
1nsectmind 3 years ago
"After it he made some nice stuff, but the brilliance of the early records faded away. "
I completely agree. However, some of his earlier 80's releases, namely "Too Low For Zero" and "Jump Up" were reminiscent of his better days, but simply don't have the same staying power. I'd really enjoy it if there was an official release, perhaps as part of an anthology, of the songs he recorded for Dick James in the late 1960's. I've heard a few lo-fi mp3s and while immature, they're worth releasing.
jacquesdav 3 years ago
This is on the flip side of Heartache All Over The World dance single.Which I have on Lp since 1986.Always love the Keyboard riff including Heartache All Over The World. Heartache All Over The Word is dif than the Leather Jackets. The Backing Vocals starts of with the Girls,Girls,Girls and a drum beat. That's the best version of Heartache All Over The World.
koldkockrecords 3 years ago
Me encanta este tema.
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