Some Elton John to sprinkle on yo eggs 2?

[Glamrock]

Ballad Of A Well Known Gun

[The Polack MSgt]

1. This whole album is straight tits

Since it came early in one of the most amazing stretches of albums ever made (72-77 Elton was comparable to 56-60 Elvis, 64-70 Beatles or Michael Jackson 82-89) Tumbleweed is often overlooked

In my opinion tumbleweed connection is a major link in the chain of events that brought southern/country rock into the mainstream later in the 70s.


It also includes some of his most gorgeous piano playing.

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[Glamrock]

3. Fuck yes.

72-77 Elton was incredible!

Funny thing, I only got into Elton within the last ten years. Obviously, ya can't be a kid of the 70's and 80's and not know him. But I got seriously into him like ten years ago. One day, I'm driving along with Madman Across The Water playing. And I'm singing along. And I realized, a good 40% of my style is derived (stolen) from this dude! I was stunned! We're pulling the same vocal riffs and rundowns. Accents and even tone. And I'm shocked. Fucking stunned man! And it dawns on me. He was all over the radio when I was 2,3,4,5. This dude was a huge influence on my vocal style from a very early age. How crazy is that?

[The Polack MSgt]

2. Also, I like this version of "Madman Across the Water"

Even with the self indulgent jam session in the middle.

[Glamrock]

4. I like this version better than the Madman Across The Water album version

Because of the self indulgent jam session...

[The Polack MSgt]

5. Well, if I was in a cannabis friendly job

I would probably like it better as well.

But I just got off from a 12 hour shift and I'm drinking a bud...


Since ya got me youtubing, I'll probably post a couple tunes before I rack out

[Glamrock]

6. Knowing you

It'll be good old blues....

Sleep well brother, and if it's any consolation, I'm on midnites tonite too.