the added verse is what composers write usually for first and provides just technical exercise for the musician to write music around it, it is formed by short and close words with the accent on the strong beat. that's why in many demos we have the 'added verses'. thus it is not added: it is written for first. bye
Search you tube for the 1971 Live BBC version. It actually includes the "missing" verse.
From what I understand about Elton's and Bernie's writing approach was that Bernie put down the words and only then would Elton write the tune. It certainly doesn't seem that Elton needed any 'technical exercises.' Search you tube for "Elton ITAS Masterclass" or "Elton John Cooker Song" and you'll see.
you're certainly right, I've seen the masterclass as well as 'the oven song' but any I repeat any musician needs to do some practice now and then, elton is maybe the greatest living musician with a sensitivity and a feeling form melody and harmony rare to find. and hard to maintain... (see The Fox...) so, I think that he too has to do some practicing. And still remains the biggest.
It's easy to see why they decided to omit that final verse on the released version. They could've seriously gotten sued by the Holiday Inn corporation for claiming that their televisions don't work, the food is stale, and they have lousy room service.
my favorite EJ song as a demo :) ahhhhhhhhh, magical.
guitarlad89 4 weeks ago
Bootlegs exist of Elton performing the missing verse live, so I don't know about lawsuits..
It's amazing how the "Madman.." songs reatin their power, even without all the production.
trfesok 5 months ago
I wish these Dick James Demo's would be released into legit albums. Great stuff.
Rocketman2396 7 months ago
What are they waiting to release a Deluxe Edition of MATW album?
nigelguliver22 1 year ago
"Slow down Joe...I'm a rock n roll man....." truer words have never been spoken.......EJ is responsible for the soundtrack of my life!
davedcp64 2 years ago 2
Mine too
Opalwitley 1 year ago
the added verse is what composers write usually for first and provides just technical exercise for the musician to write music around it, it is formed by short and close words with the accent on the strong beat. that's why in many demos we have the 'added verses'. thus it is not added: it is written for first. bye
champalou 2 years ago
I don't think that's true because there are live versions of this song which include the 3rd verse.
thespermdonor 2 years ago 2
Search you tube for the 1971 Live BBC version. It actually includes the "missing" verse.
From what I understand about Elton's and Bernie's writing approach was that Bernie put down the words and only then would Elton write the tune. It certainly doesn't seem that Elton needed any 'technical exercises.' Search you tube for "Elton ITAS Masterclass" or "Elton John Cooker Song" and you'll see.
judmurph 2 years ago
you're certainly right, I've seen the masterclass as well as 'the oven song' but any I repeat any musician needs to do some practice now and then, elton is maybe the greatest living musician with a sensitivity and a feeling form melody and harmony rare to find. and hard to maintain... (see The Fox...) so, I think that he too has to do some practicing. And still remains the biggest.
Bye,
champalou 2 years ago 2
thanks for this , excellent!! used to tribute this guy before i got fat!!
MeatloafTribute1 3 years ago
This is great!
marshmellowtwist 3 years ago
Listening to this version makes you realize the brilliance of Elton and Bearnie.
confroom1973 3 years ago
Absolutley beautiful stuff. One of my favorite Elton songs of all fucking time. The extra verse is not only essential but awesome.
latta4 3 years ago
AWESOME! Thanks :)
WhisperLady023 3 years ago
Just a great song and yes it is easy to see why the final verse was omitted in the studio version.
duckscli 4 years ago
Hi Duncan, I picked this up from your favorites. I love demos and rare recording. Very interesting. -Ron
rhopen 4 years ago
Me too Ron , i think this is just great. I actually prefer the lyric in this one , i think. Both great. -Duncan.
duckscli 4 years ago
What's the difference?
CineRecon 3 years ago
Apart from the added verse? Elton sings 'motel prison' rather than 'motel baby'.
duckscli 3 years ago
It's easy to see why they decided to omit that final verse on the released version. They could've seriously gotten sued by the Holiday Inn corporation for claiming that their televisions don't work, the food is stale, and they have lousy room service.
IDLERACER 4 years ago
not to mention that their hotels are "prisons" i love this version, even though i understand why they changed it
wags2010 4 years ago
Interesting...notice the different lyric...instead of:
until you've been
in a motel baby,
like the Holiday Inn
he says:
until you've been
in a motel prison,
like the Holiday Inn
gregtube5 4 years ago
I have always liked this song, but I really like the demo extended version.
jafay1965 4 years ago
it as an extra vers to the trak on the madman album
sexeyeddie 4 years ago
a verey good demo love it
sexeyeddie 4 years ago
Dick James Demos huh cool $tuff ill check it out thanks
godwhyisthistaken 4 years ago