i like elton performing this, not someone else, i know he sign the rights away but even still i hope i find this in a format for my ipod so i can listen to more great tracks by elton, appreciate whats there not whats not...
@myself1908 i looked up the original its one of the most amazing things ive ever herd, i even added to my faves , there a 60s canadian band called chimo from toronto who were titled The Musicians Musicians ,because they never did very well on the radio, but some of the the biggest musicians in the world quoted loving them like elton , janice , zelpin ,cat stevens ,the band,hendrix,the jack guy also wrote( spinning wheel )and the tony guy was ranked second best piano player in the world
At this time EJ and Bernie Taupin were staff writers for Dick James Music in London. They churned out many many top 100's for other DJM artists to record and perform. EJ and BT were slaves to DJM records. EJ nor BT could not release these songs because they didn't belong to either one of them. Later in the 80's EJ sued Dick James for compensation he and Bernie never recieved and won.
@alliewines Elton and Bernie were not 'slaves' to Dick James Music. They signed a perfectly legal contract. Both gentleman were paid for their services. The majority of these demo acetates were recorded strictly as 'Publisher demos', and never intended for commercial release. As their music partnership matured, these songs became irrelevant in terms of re recording them for an album or single release.
The lawsuit was for unpaid royalties...but these songs did not figure heavily in the balance.
@godwhyisthistaken Most of these demos were written in the hope of being recorded (covered) by another artist. Although some of the demos are somewhat well produced, the intent was to 'bait' and encourage others to record the material.
Recently however; we've seen the release of many of these otherwise 'primitive' recordings come to light commercially.
The 'deluxe editions' of "Elton John" and "Tumbleweed Connection" are stellar examples of the inclusion of their demos.
i like elton performing this, not someone else, i know he sign the rights away but even still i hope i find this in a format for my ipod so i can listen to more great tracks by elton, appreciate whats there not whats not...
myself1908 8 months ago
@myself1908 Most all of these rare songs you can't get on your ipod. I usually use a youtube video to mp3 converter so I can put it on my ipod.
Rocketman2396 8 months ago
@myself1908 i looked up the original its one of the most amazing things ive ever herd, i even added to my faves , there a 60s canadian band called chimo from toronto who were titled The Musicians Musicians ,because they never did very well on the radio, but some of the the biggest musicians in the world quoted loving them like elton , janice , zelpin ,cat stevens ,the band,hendrix,the jack guy also wrote( spinning wheel )and the tony guy was ranked second best piano player in the world
jonnydebt 4 months ago
good voice
adric137 1 year ago
Ow owowowowooooooooooo YES!
kristlkrost 1 year ago
My God! this is a beautiful song :D I'm suprised it's not a B.T. bit :)
InflatablePlane 2 years ago
Good song!
Viznel137 3 years ago
At this time EJ and Bernie Taupin were staff writers for Dick James Music in London. They churned out many many top 100's for other DJM artists to record and perform. EJ and BT were slaves to DJM records. EJ nor BT could not release these songs because they didn't belong to either one of them. Later in the 80's EJ sued Dick James for compensation he and Bernie never recieved and won.
alliewines 4 years ago 2
@alliewines Elton and Bernie were not 'slaves' to Dick James Music. They signed a perfectly legal contract. Both gentleman were paid for their services. The majority of these demo acetates were recorded strictly as 'Publisher demos', and never intended for commercial release. As their music partnership matured, these songs became irrelevant in terms of re recording them for an album or single release.
The lawsuit was for unpaid royalties...but these songs did not figure heavily in the balance.
richardvollin 9 months ago
do you know why elton didnt release these?
godwhyisthistaken 4 years ago
I think he needed to make a little extra money or something
TheMadman2006 4 years ago
@godwhyisthistaken Most of these demos were written in the hope of being recorded (covered) by another artist. Although some of the demos are somewhat well produced, the intent was to 'bait' and encourage others to record the material.
Recently however; we've seen the release of many of these otherwise 'primitive' recordings come to light commercially.
The 'deluxe editions' of "Elton John" and "Tumbleweed Connection" are stellar examples of the inclusion of their demos.
richardvollin 9 months ago
Lovely tune. Thank you very much for sharing it. :D
freddyesmalo 4 years ago