Members Non-Digital Tom Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Before he became that fat old queen known as Sir Elton, there was a bona fide ROCK STAR called Elton John. I'm talking '71-'76, starting with Madman Across The Water through Captian Fantastic. In my book, his talent and skill as an individual songwriter has yet to be matched. There wasn't a style he couldn't handle, from ballads to hard rock - he could literally jump into any bag and yet still sound like Elton John (in a cool way). Incredible musician and performer, and he had the most KILLER band - Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, and Nigel Olsson, who always played the best parts for the SONG, and on top of that they sang backup like angels. The music of Elton John from this era is timeless and classic and, as far as I'm concerned, right up there with the Beatles. Now Discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AngelofHop Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 http://youtube.com/watch?v=u3ppoX4bVTQ&search=tiny%20dancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaSkip Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 I love everything he did from his "Empty Sky" through "Rock of the Westies". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Back in the day.......he was rock and roll greatness. *sigh* Skip, I thought I was the only one who appreciated "Rock of the Westies". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaSkip Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Back in the day.......he was rock and roll greatness. *sigh* Skip, I thought I was the only one who appreciated "Rock of the Westies". Yell Help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by DaSkip Yell Help ! Ain't that groovy. Dan Dare doesn't know it...No he doesn't know it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yep, The glory days of "Funeral for a friend/Love lies bleeding", "Grey Seal", "Bennie and the Jets", and lots of other gems are long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh S Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Nothing rocks me like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Goddammit, how can someone put out something so good!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members utterhack Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by Non-Digital Tom he had the most KILLER band - Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, and Nigel Olsson, who always played the best parts for the SONG, and on top of that they sang backup like angels. Caleb Quaye and Chris Spedding are not pleased with you Special shout-outs to:Holiday InnAll The NastiesWhere To Now, St. PeterTake Your Mama... oh wait, that's Scissor Sisters The amazing thing is just how violently he turned the corner. Killer rekkid after killer rekkid and then boom, Leather Jackets (Though I do actually like "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues," despite the Gayest Backup Vox EVAR.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaSkip Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 You know, I graduated from high school in '74 so these songs are kinda part of my life. Many of his songs take me back to specific times in my life.It's funny how music marks time and or experiences through your life. Of course I listened to many other great bands in that era, but Elton was BIG. FM radio had only been on the scene for a few years and a DJ at a local Dallas station once said "If I am ever at a loss as to what to play, I turn to Elton John".Good Times..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alteredsounds Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Elton John is doing a UK Cricket ground tour and is playing about 1 mile from me as I type, I can hear it and wish I couldnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeamoDave Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Back in the day.......he was rock and roll greatness. *sigh* Skip, I thought I was the only one who appreciated "Rock of the Westies". An old band of mine used to do a cover of Street Kids. I didn't think anyone else ever heard of that song, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzface71 Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Hold me closer Tony Danza... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by TeamoDave An old band of mine used to do a cover of Street Kids. I didn't think anyone else ever heard of that song, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mike McLenison Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Non-Digital Tom Posted June 18, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Skip, I thought I was the only one who appreciated "Rock of the Westies". Rock of the Westies is okay. First album without the classic line up. I never thought about it until years later, but the lyrics to "Island Girl" are so politically incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Non-Digital Tom Posted June 18, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Another thing that made Elton cool in the '70s is that he played all the keyboards himself - electric piano, organ, Mellotron, clavinet. Later on he just let others play all the keys and he just stuck to the piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by Non-Digital Tom Before he became that fat old queen known as Sir Elton, there was a bona fide ROCK STAR called Elton John. I'm talking '71-'76, starting with Madman Across The Water through Captian Fantastic. In my book, his talent and skill as an individual songwriter has yet to be matched. There wasn't a style he couldn't handle, from ballads to hard rock - he could literally jump into any bag and yet still sound like Elton John (in a cool way). Incredible musician and performer, and he had the most KILLER band - Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, and Nigel Olsson, who always played the best parts for the SONG, and on top of that they sang backup like angels. The music of Elton John from this era is timeless and classic and, as far as I'm concerned, right up there with the Beatles. Now Discuss! Tom finally comes out of the closet(see shoe vids on his site:D )You are a brave man Tom, I applaud you! :wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alteredsounds Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 yay his gigs just finished but there's about 20,000 cars going along my street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeamoDave Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Originally posted by Non-Digital Tom Another thing that made Elton cool in the '70s is that he played all the keyboards himself - electric piano, organ, Mellotron, clavinet. Later on he just let others play all the keys and he just stuck to the piano. Sir Elton is great on piano and keys and such, but I hear he really sucks on the organ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fourth Floor Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 Weird. This weekend I listened to a collection I made of Elton songs called Whiny Lil' Bitch (this was just after the Madonna thing at the Brits). It was all the classic hits and it was soooo sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 You know his voice was allot higher in the 70's cause his arse was tighter.The Bitch is back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members U2M@ Posted June 18, 2006 Members Share Posted June 18, 2006 madman across the water is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Fox Posted June 19, 2006 Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 When I was a kid I was a big Elton fan. My mom had heart surgery (double bypass) around Xmas 1974, I was 11 years old. My dad knew someone who got the word to Elton's management and I actually received a Christmas card from Elton wishing the best for me and my family. It blew my mind.. I compared his signature to one in a magazine and it looked the same. The envelope came from England and had "Windsor" stamped on it. When my parents eventually sell their house I hope to find that card.. haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Non-Digital Tom Posted June 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 19, 2006 Originally posted by Josh S Nothing rocks me like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Goddammit, how can someone put out something so good!? That and Captain Fantastic are probably my favorite. "Harmony" still gives me chills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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