Elton John Band • Page 5

I was a big fan of both of those.

 

I'm finally getting into Elton John, I'm not sure why it took me so long to do so. Holy hell he's amazing.

 

Enjoy the ride!

 

And his peak band with Nigel, Davey and Dee is just something else.

 

Right now I'm starting with Mad Man Across The Water.

 

that's a good one, as are Tumbleweed Connection and Honky Chateau

 

Seeing this thread bumped made me think the worst

 

I had that thought and then I assumed it had to do with the biopic. Wrong on both counts

 

dude... same here, it's scary to see threads bumped with older folk

 

The star of that album is absolutely Paul Buckmaster. His string arrangements on that record are unlike anything else in rock history. "Levon" and the title track for sure, but god "Indian Sunset" is just one of the most gorgeous arrangements in recorded music.

 

I feel like that says more about how depressingly little anyone talks about older music. :/

 

hold me closer tony danza

 

Everything from 1970 to 1976 is just phenomenal. At one point during that span, he was under contract for 3 albums in a year. Just goes to show you the streak he was on and how times have changed. If you’re looking for a deep dive, the “Classic Albums” documentary episode for Good Bye Yellow Brick Road has some great behind-the-scenes stories and footage.

 

His current tour is amazing. Saw it in D.C.

 

rocketman was good if for literally no other reason than a reminder of how deep his catalog runs.

 

I'm gonna see it, but I'm already huffy that Davey, Ray, Nigel and Dee are not named characters in the cast list.

 

This dude just killed it for nearly 3 straight hours in Tampa holy shit

 

Took Honky Chateau on a car ride to get out of the house today and Davey on "Rocket Man" might be one of the best performances a guitarist has ever had on a song. The acoustic, the slide leading into the chorus, the volume swells near the end. Just every subtle touch is perfect.

 

Just finished watching the Rocketman movie, so amazing.