THANK YOU for introducing me to so many of Elton's more obscure songs. I'm in love with the man's music--and Taupin's writing--but not having lived during his 'prime', a lot of these are new to me.
As great as he still is, at one point he was really in league of his own. I think he can start a resurgence if he does something for his health, loses all the weight, removes the wig, and worked hard again on albums -- with a great producer of pop song craft. Tony Bennett did it and is as good ever. I think EJ can do it too.
Not sure about the UK, but in Australia "Tortured" was the BSide of " I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues ". It certainly was a nice track, too good to be a BSide.
His undeniable talent aside, I'm of the opinion that a lot of his material on albums from 1986 up to and not including "Songs From the West Coast" all tend to sound vaguely similar. They're certainly "good" songs, but nothing about them is particularly remarkable and they all tend to come off as sounding like formulaic generic "late Elton John" material. He's made an earnest attempt at recapturing the magic of late, but there's no denying his salad days are behind him.
Another great non-album-B-side by Elton John. Also available on some copies of the "I'm Still Standing" single.
hudshsoft 1 month ago
So much meaning to me!!
brightchance 1 month ago
I love this song! Elton is the man!!!!!!!
mariacri22 2 months ago
Actually recorded in 1979, during the "21 at 33/Fox" sessions. The verse melody's a bit awkward, but it's still a cool track.
trfesok 5 months ago
damn, look! another gem!
jason13204 7 months ago
This is beautiful!!
THANK YOU for introducing me to so many of Elton's more obscure songs. I'm in love with the man's music--and Taupin's writing--but not having lived during his 'prime', a lot of these are new to me.
jdobo 1 year ago
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DobbinsRingy 1 year ago
This song should have been included on an album and released as a single - it's one of Elton's best.
lebrenner23 1 year ago
Just a brilliant song. We all have been able to relate to this song in one way or another.
captainnthecowboy 1 year ago
omg I think you actualy posted a song i have never heard from him LOL. I have had heard a lot of the rare b sides.
RebelFounderOdogoo 2 years ago
As great as he still is, at one point he was really in league of his own. I think he can start a resurgence if he does something for his health, loses all the weight, removes the wig, and worked hard again on albums -- with a great producer of pop song craft. Tony Bennett did it and is as good ever. I think EJ can do it too.
nandomark 3 years ago
If elton loses the weight he would look skrawgly
minns2008 2 years ago
Not sure about the UK, but in Australia "Tortured" was the BSide of " I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues ". It certainly was a nice track, too good to be a BSide.
sheebaridgeback 2 years ago
@sheebaridgeback Most of Elton's b-sides were that way.... Hey Papa Legba, Piano Version of Skyline Pigeon, Conquer The Sun.......
BestMusicExpert 1 year ago
What was this song the b-side of??
Billkal 3 years ago
I believe this was first released as the b-side to the 1981 UK single 'Chloe'.
torturedej 3 years ago
anyone know what album this one's from?
amarillogirl 3 years ago
His undeniable talent aside, I'm of the opinion that a lot of his material on albums from 1986 up to and not including "Songs From the West Coast" all tend to sound vaguely similar. They're certainly "good" songs, but nothing about them is particularly remarkable and they all tend to come off as sounding like formulaic generic "late Elton John" material. He's made an earnest attempt at recapturing the magic of late, but there's no denying his salad days are behind him.
jacquesdav 3 years ago
this is an absolute gem of a song,its so beutiful,just like everything he does.
mactheartofwarfare 4 years ago
this is a very nice song..
louisplague 4 years ago 2