There isn't much to say. I'm on an Elton kick now. Last night I watched the documentary called The Union about Elton and Leon Russel and the making of the album. I woke up with Elton songs in my head this morning.
Absolutely love Pinky...but of course, I love most of Elton's music..it's so original, raw, pure..it's everyrhing rolled into one..if you think about it, if you read his lyrics there were songs that were graphic for that point in time...but I loved it..nothing short of being pure music genius..BTW..I still have many of his albums when they did the vinyl records..and I intend to keep every one til I die.
Well, it was an ex girlfriend who introduced me to this song, and the album from which it comes. It's another of them songs that you just love to play. Christina, you were so special, but you broke my heart, but I still love you babe.
As an Elton John fan I have to say that this song always reminds me of an episode I saw, long years ago of "The Roaring Twenties" with Cesare Danova - playing the part of a not very good gambler ("Poor gamblers hands" )and Dorothy Provine,( as" Pinky" Pinkham) late one Saturday Night after a "few too many " and couldn't help thinking-"HHHMMMMM !"
So great to see all these positive reactions to Pinky - I thought it was just me! It is just pure magic, such a wonderful song, especially for the arrangement let alone tune and sumptuous lyrics.
Beautiful song. I think there's a generation growing up that may not be aware that Elton John is more than a celebrity - he's a musical genius. And the same can be said for Bernie and his lyrics.
Yup yet another Elton John song that reminds me of my High School boyfriend... Playing frisbee at the beach. Didn't get any better back then...Such a happy time.... Great song....:)
I've loved, loved, loved this track since it came out in '74 when I was 15. Thank you for posting it and letting the world know that there's so much more to Elton beyond the hit singles!
One of my favorite Elton John songs. My father is a great fan, and has made me a huge fan as well :) I have even seen him live and I'm a 17 year old girl! I don't know anyone else my age that likes his music :p Only can you feel the love tonight and all those, they don't know the REAL Elton John, which is for example this song <3
Of the many "undiscovered treasures" that can be found among the Elton/Bernie catalog, this was one of the ones I played the most of them all. And let's not forget to give props to the great Dave Hentschel, who played Mellotron on this and contributed solid synth work to many other Elton classic tracks.
Fantastic tune. There are SO many lesser known great songs by this pair - have always liked this one - High Flying Bird, Curtains and Ticking just a few of MANY others
Elton says he would lay down the basic track and Dee, Nigel and Davey would do the background singing. He said that he had no idea what they would do. It just goes to show what a wonder Elton has been for so many years; he was not then and is not now jealous to let his cohorts throw in their creative parts as well. This man, this writing team, this band adds joy to my life. Thank you. In passing, you may remember that 'old pink eyes is back" was the original title. Frank was pissed, so no.
ONE OF ELTON`S BEST! use to listen to this all the time with a friend i just `found` again. Harmony is another one you don`t hear very often either that is really good.
Too bad this song got buried on the album, because it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written. "Radio" fans never heard it, but true Elton fans have cherished it for years.
yes ...pure genius...the harmony and cadence seem celestial..actually there are no words
I had a "moment" on this years ago...I just cant describe, but now I "know" because it ties into the satori moments, it doesnt take much to trigger it you are close, anything can do it
'Oh It's ten below zero and we're about to abandon our plans for the day'
The song and this lyric has stayed with me since first hearing the song way back in the 70s. Simple but pure and framed in a beautiful melody. I'll be a teenager forever because of this song.
This is his most beautiful composition. Obscure, maybe. Heart felt and touching, most definitely! Love this song! Brings back some of the best memories of my life.
One of the albums that I wore out during my high school days, I learned that many of the songs that were the most outstanding were NOT the "designated hits", but the "sidebar tunes" that nobody considered, like this one. With the simple turn of a few chords and masterfully placed words, Elton and Bernie brought me to tears back then, when it was a more innocent time. Hearing it again, I find nothing has changed.
such a sweet song I was a senior in high school when it came out and I realized no more girls and it was gay gay gay pinky was not the hot lil chick i wanted or thought i wanted. pinky was sumpn else that only us gay menz get....
One of the most subtle and outstanding songs these two have ever written. So clever and moving, wildly sentimantal, gushing and gloriously so . Only a heart of stone could fail to be moved by this. It is so held back and understated vocally but so perfectly realised and excecuted and shows Elton's supernatural musical maturity and taste in such a fickle genre as popular music. I agree with whoever rated these two as better than lennon and macca...and thats no dis- respect to them.
Elton has hunderds of album tracks that the wider public have never heard and probably never will, they are missing out on real treasures...... heartfelt words and music, just like this track. it is for this reason that i believe that Elton and Bernie are our greatest songwriters, better than even Lennon and McCartney.
@keefy7156 I hear ya, I hear ya -- Elton and Bernie's best tunes were never 'hits' because the record companies only put out what *they* liked! Jeez, I could start naming them, but it would take a couple of days...
@keefy7156 I totally agree with what you said except the Lennon & McCarney bit & I think even bernie would disagree with you their but i do think bernie wrote some great stuff theres no doubt about that.
@keefy7156 they need to go to all the back alley used record stores for stuff...also some years ago I picked up several elton john records 45 rpm's for one dollar, including the FRIENDS one, 45 rpm...
Another underrated and underappreciated GEM by a monster talent. Folks who only know the post-Lion King EJ can't appreciate how amazing he was for a decade of years. Caribou is widely considered not one of his best efforts, but I have to say it offers a bunch of superior pieces.
@gsrdtg Well, he's still got what it takes, with The Union album. I agree it's a shame about his voice problems and throat op in the 80s, but considering that and passing time, he's done well..
as a man , not ashamed to say this carried me in rough times. Structurally and in every sense musically, this song is perfect, though not for other others.
Lokk into the Center of you Heart and youll see meaning in this song. Everyone interprets songs differently. This one, carries to me, a sense of intimacy and not with alover but with something.
it is a Spark for my Transcendence and Ill grasp onto that speck if it will take me.
only structurally one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Im a man and not ashaned to say Ive cherished this song since 18 years old. Why ? just because..listen to your Heart, and especially peer into that Exact Center of your Heart
To those who know or dont, All is given at birth and the tools and doors. I, for one am against religion.
Elton and Bernie never wrote a bad song!
bretthejet60 3 weeks ago
There isn't much to say. I'm on an Elton kick now. Last night I watched the documentary called The Union about Elton and Leon Russel and the making of the album. I woke up with Elton songs in my head this morning.
KateMom105 3 weeks ago
World's greatest piano player & singer !!!
hudshsoft 1 month ago
Absolutely love Pinky...but of course, I love most of Elton's music..it's so original, raw, pure..it's everyrhing rolled into one..if you think about it, if you read his lyrics there were songs that were graphic for that point in time...but I loved it..nothing short of being pure music genius..BTW..I still have many of his albums when they did the vinyl records..and I intend to keep every one til I die.
MsGerman58 1 month ago
I need the sheet music to this song. It's just about my favorite EJ song. Bernie Taupin was a master.
lizdcook1 2 months ago
Well, it was an ex girlfriend who introduced me to this song, and the album from which it comes. It's another of them songs that you just love to play. Christina, you were so special, but you broke my heart, but I still love you babe.
briwinter2901 2 months ago
the more i hear this since I was a kid the more i like it
where is THE BITCH IS BACK
this has so many gems that people dont realise?
I ALSO HAVE A djm IMPORT COPy of this
DJM import
MichaelHansenFUN 3 months ago
the trial and the error of my master plan
devsam9 3 months ago
As an Elton John fan I have to say that this song always reminds me of an episode I saw, long years ago of "The Roaring Twenties" with Cesare Danova - playing the part of a not very good gambler ("Poor gamblers hands" )and Dorothy Provine,( as" Pinky" Pinkham) late one Saturday Night after a "few too many " and couldn't help thinking-"HHHMMMMM !"
MrBazzabee 3 months ago
Two people don't like Pinky? Don't really get that. Thanks for posting.
AdamBHarris 3 months ago
So great to see all these positive reactions to Pinky - I thought it was just me! It is just pure magic, such a wonderful song, especially for the arrangement let alone tune and sumptuous lyrics.
onedayinseptember 3 months ago
My all time favorite Elton song..........
djsocal23 4 months ago
ELTON JOHN／Pinky
中々リラックスさせてくれる歌なんだ。
saketorasan 4 months ago
Thanks i Love this Song so much
TheMusikpoet 4 months ago
I LOVE THIS FUCKIN SONG... ITS THE FUCKIN BEST!!!!!!!!!
MrKam14 4 months ago
I'm in the minority I'm sure, but I've always thought of this as a blatant rewrite of "Daniel" that was just okay.
tdelacruz61 4 months ago
I agree with you keefy I just want everybody to hear and learn about all this songs .
My father bought the music at that time. It s a bit lonely liking this because noone knows what your talking about:-)
lottipotti1 5 months ago
I remember this song from the 70's and still love it!! thanks for posting it
M8SP 5 months ago
Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys is credited with backing vocals on the album -- I'm betting he's what makes this song so evocative.
StellaOmega 5 months ago
I saw Elton outside CKLW Radio station, he gave me a wink and that smile and was wearing a full length mink coat on his first trip to the U.S.
TrillianAlice 5 months ago
"now she roles like a five in a poor gambler's hands.". Great line.
r2bach 5 months ago
@r2bach
now she rolls like the dice in a poor gambler's hands
mhf57 5 months ago
@r2bach Like the dice in a poor gambler's hands.
iw32 4 months ago
"now sh
r2bach 5 months ago
Beautiful song. I think there's a generation growing up that may not be aware that Elton John is more than a celebrity - he's a musical genius. And the same can be said for Bernie and his lyrics.
whouster 6 months ago
Your fortunate if you have a man that thinks this way about you!
samson3ful 6 months ago
Yup yet another Elton John song that reminds me of my High School boyfriend... Playing frisbee at the beach. Didn't get any better back then...Such a happy time.... Great song....:)
newlondon100 6 months ago
I've loved, loved, loved this track since it came out in '74 when I was 15. Thank you for posting it and letting the world know that there's so much more to Elton beyond the hit singles!
Bixfan78 6 months ago
a masterpiece,,,,I had this album when it came out---- I love this tune
jrmrinaz 6 months ago
One of my favorite Elton John songs. My father is a great fan, and has made me a huge fan as well :) I have even seen him live and I'm a 17 year old girl! I don't know anyone else my age that likes his music :p Only can you feel the love tonight and all those, they don't know the REAL Elton John, which is for example this song <3
TheVildee 6 months ago
Of the many "undiscovered treasures" that can be found among the Elton/Bernie catalog, this was one of the ones I played the most of them all. And let's not forget to give props to the great Dave Hentschel, who played Mellotron on this and contributed solid synth work to many other Elton classic tracks.
Survivor2002 6 months ago
Shit son !!
mocus1 6 months ago
found this song by accident, love it!! im aka (amy) 2 great songs wrote by Elton John just for me! lol
purdypinky 7 months ago
BEST SONGWRITING DUO OF ALL TIME! And I just know there will never be another Elton and Bernie.
JohnTaupin 8 months ago
Fantastic tune. There are SO many lesser known great songs by this pair - have always liked this one - High Flying Bird, Curtains and Ticking just a few of MANY others
markmick22 8 months ago
Elton says he would lay down the basic track and Dee, Nigel and Davey would do the background singing. He said that he had no idea what they would do. It just goes to show what a wonder Elton has been for so many years; he was not then and is not now jealous to let his cohorts throw in their creative parts as well. This man, this writing team, this band adds joy to my life. Thank you. In passing, you may remember that 'old pink eyes is back" was the original title. Frank was pissed, so no.
1forlooker 8 months ago
Great Elton song !!!
jrhalpha 9 months ago
ONE OF ELTON`S BEST! use to listen to this all the time with a friend i just `found` again. Harmony is another one you don`t hear very often either that is really good.
akes55 9 months ago
a brilliant track, well sung and written.
One of the hidden gems on this album
lofcfan 10 months ago 3
Too bad this song got buried on the album, because it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written. "Radio" fans never heard it, but true Elton fans have cherished it for years.
beautifulsarah100 10 months ago 8
@beautifulsarah100 Well said! I, too, love this song. My ex-wife heard him play it live. Lucky her!
mminer58 9 months ago
@beautifulsarah100
yes ...pure genius...the harmony and cadence seem celestial..actually there are no words
I had a "moment" on this years ago...I just cant describe, but now I "know" because it ties into the satori moments, it doesnt take much to trigger it you are close, anything can do it
ronstoo 1 month ago
@beautifulsarah100 I agree 100%!
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'Oh It's ten below zero and we're about to abandon our plans for the day'
The song and this lyric has stayed with me since first hearing the song way back in the 70s. Simple but pure and framed in a beautiful melody. I'll be a teenager forever because of this song.
bigmagic96 10 months ago
This is his most beautiful composition. Obscure, maybe. Heart felt and touching, most definitely! Love this song! Brings back some of the best memories of my life.
mminer58 11 months ago 2
was in middle of Satori when I first heard this
ronstoo 11 months ago
never tire of this song... was in Satori when I first heard it
ronstoo 11 months ago
One of the albums that I wore out during my high school days, I learned that many of the songs that were the most outstanding were NOT the "designated hits", but the "sidebar tunes" that nobody considered, like this one. With the simple turn of a few chords and masterfully placed words, Elton and Bernie brought me to tears back then, when it was a more innocent time. Hearing it again, I find nothing has changed.
Survivor2002 1 year ago
such a sweet song I was a senior in high school when it came out and I realized no more girls and it was gay gay gay pinky was not the hot lil chick i wanted or thought i wanted. pinky was sumpn else that only us gay menz get....
rikiloNsf 1 year ago
One of the most subtle and outstanding songs these two have ever written. So clever and moving, wildly sentimantal, gushing and gloriously so . Only a heart of stone could fail to be moved by this. It is so held back and understated vocally but so perfectly realised and excecuted and shows Elton's supernatural musical maturity and taste in such a fickle genre as popular music. I agree with whoever rated these two as better than lennon and macca...and thats no dis- respect to them.
arfurlife 1 year ago
Ахуеная композиция!
я её услышал в 75-м! у меня был этот диск!!! ,)
MozGoPrav2 1 year ago
One of the Elton's greatest songs.
jodal38 1 year ago
Where is Part 1, I can't be stuffed trying to find it :P
WoodRatGirl 1 year ago
Perfection in lyrics and melody. Elton and Taupin created some of the most incredible music for the soundtrack of my generation.
Every time I hear this or Blues for my baby and me; I can't help but envy the one who inspired such magic...........
gulfgypsy 1 year ago
Elton has hunderds of album tracks that the wider public have never heard and probably never will, they are missing out on real treasures...... heartfelt words and music, just like this track. it is for this reason that i believe that Elton and Bernie are our greatest songwriters, better than even Lennon and McCartney.
keefy7156 1 year ago 23
@keefy7156 I hear ya, I hear ya -- Elton and Bernie's best tunes were never 'hits' because the record companies only put out what *they* liked! Jeez, I could start naming them, but it would take a couple of days...
bmacphee1 1 year ago
@keefy7156 I do believe that Bernie Taupin should be mentioned in the same breath when it comes to naming the greatest lyricists of all-time.
SSSBEATLES56 1 year ago
@keefy7156 LOVE LENNON/MCCARTNEY, BUT FO US NO ONE EVER TOPS ELTON AND BERNIE!
inthenameoflove61 1 year ago
@keefy7156
I agree much better the Lennon and McCartney
soulbeat555 6 months ago
@keefy7156 I totally agree with what you said except the Lennon & McCarney bit & I think even bernie would disagree with you their but i do think bernie wrote some great stuff theres no doubt about that.
whobudddy2000 4 months ago
@keefy7156 they need to go to all the back alley used record stores for stuff...also some years ago I picked up several elton john records 45 rpm's for one dollar, including the FRIENDS one, 45 rpm...
MichaelHansenFUN 4 months ago
Another underrated and underappreciated GEM by a monster talent. Folks who only know the post-Lion King EJ can't appreciate how amazing he was for a decade of years. Caribou is widely considered not one of his best efforts, but I have to say it offers a bunch of superior pieces.
sjplwc 1 year ago
beautiful song....far better than his rock n' roll stuff...that's just honky tonk
eightiesrarities 1 year ago
amazing...I hope there is very few comments
Ive cherished this for over 30 years and found GOD
ronstoo 1 year ago
i was about 14 - 15 when this tune was on the radio it was one of me and my girlfriends make out songs...excellent memories! awesome music
JetsRockinDaddy 1 year ago
One of Elton's hidden treasures; for all his success there are a lot of them. Great new album The Union with Leon Russell.
mizofan 1 year ago
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mizofan 1 year ago
MY BEST.; "like a dice in a poor gambler s hands" wow
ursodocduro 1 year ago
One of my favorites from Caribou. "The trial and
the error of my master plan, now she rolls
like the dice in a poor gambler's hands."
Bernie's an excellent lyricist. I don't think
there will ever be a better songwriting duo.
alcarr99 1 year ago
Elton used to be soo good until he lost his voice in the eighties
gsrdtg 1 year ago
@gsrdtg Well, he's still got what it takes, with The Union album. I agree it's a shame about his voice problems and throat op in the 80s, but considering that and passing time, he's done well..
mizofan 1 year ago
How the hell did Elton John make music sound so good back in the 70s????? You gotta love the beautiful harmonies in this song.....amazing stuff!!!
sld4907 1 year ago
I don't want to wake you
But I'd like to tell you that I love you
That the candlelight fell like a crescent
Upon your feather pillow
Such perfection of lyrics and melody.
Wonder who inspired Taupin on this song?
So beautiful ...... Imagine being able to inspire such love and joy in another, simply by being......
gulfgypsy 1 year ago
i love this song alot elton john is so cool
sean19xxx 1 year ago
Música boa para
OUVIR, CURTIR, DANÇAR, CANTAR, SONHAR...
RRCRUZRR 1 year ago
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ronstoo 1 year ago
the harmonics have carried from the age of 17
knowing true harmonics and you master the Universe.
The entire Universe is composed of Harmonics.
How could it be not otherwise ?
And what defines harmonics ? :)
ronstoo 1 year ago
@ronstoo
And what defines harmonics?
The same thing that defines the universe......Mathematics
crazycrookedteeth 1 year ago
one of my favorite songs of all time...incredible tune
waubcat1 1 year ago
Yuu knocked it in the head gobbaf,I've been trying to nail it down 4 years,ha,ha,ha.This 4th i'll remember.
isg38f 1 year ago
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ronstoo 1 year ago
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babaeblab 1 year ago
@babaeblab Prove it.
jonaggod 1 year ago
as a man , not ashamed to say this carried me in rough times. Structurally and in every sense musically, this song is perfect, though not for other others.
Lokk into the Center of you Heart and youll see meaning in this song. Everyone interprets songs differently. This one, carries to me, a sense of intimacy and not with alover but with something.
it is a Spark for my Transcendence and Ill grasp onto that speck if it will take me.
Im anti-religious.
Ask, and it will be given.
ronstoo 1 year ago
@ronstoo with you all the way mate. I was 17/18 a the time and still am fond of this.
malcolmbryant 1 year ago
only structurally one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Im a man and not ashaned to say Ive cherished this song since 18 years old. Why ? just because..listen to your Heart, and especially peer into that Exact Center of your Heart
To those who know or dont, All is given at birth and the tools and doors. I, for one am against religion.
ronstoo 1 year ago
Oh the memories, first love music....
TheRorybreaker 1 year ago
There is nothing sweeter than the soul.
I"m assured are your eyes are reading this.
I won't get into hyperbole because people are tired of hyperbole.
I don't even care if believe me or not because I stand on my merits.
ronstoo 1 year ago
The trial and the error of my master plan.
Virginssaintsangels 1 year ago
recomiendo de lo mejor de eltn jhon caribu
gesando1 1 year ago
Besides tumbleweed connection, this is my all time fav.Elton. Thanks for posting , it was good to hear it again : )
missaprilm 1 year ago 2
@missaprilm I'm glad to know I'm not the ONLY one who think this is probably one of his BEST songs!
mirv10 1 year ago
@mirv10 With you on this one mirv. :)
bigmagic96 10 months ago
true is my Heart and true is all that is not my heart.
ronstoo 2 years ago
the pussy willow and the singing of the trees
the wissbloom of the trues
ronstoo 2 years ago
Excellent song. "Pinky's as perfect as the 4th of July." Hey, that's today! Good timing.
gobbaf 2 years ago 10