ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1981. More tomorrow.

Elton John boasts a catalogue of mega-selling and critically lauded albums. His songs are ubiquitous on the radio. We are all familiar with the signature hit songs such as “Candle In The Wind”, “Tiny Dancer”, “Rocket Man”, “I’m Still Standing”, “Daniel”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Your Song” and “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”. Elton’s songbook is so rich, further exploration reveals a treasure trove of gems just as deserving of attention. Caffè Lattè presents 100 deep cuts -compiled in chronological order- spanning the decades, from 1969 to the present. These tracks may be underrated or unfamiliar, but are further evidence of the talent possessed by Elton John.

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100 ESSENTIAL ELTON JOHN

DEEP CUTS

THE FOX {1981}

 

Again, this album was partly produced by Elton and Clive Franks, with Chris Thomas in that role on the majority of songs.  The only significant hit on this LP is "Nobody Wins", an English version of a French song.

48 Breaking Down Barriers

The album’s opening track was written by Elton and Gary Osborne. It is one of the songs that feature regular musicians Nigel Olsson, Dee Murray and James Newton Howard.

49 Just Like Belgium

One of the 4 album tracks co-written with Bernie Taupin, “Just Like Belgium” features Colette Bertrand speaking in French.    

50 Carla / Etude – Fanfare- Chloe

The longest track on the album consists of 4 parts. The first 3 are instrumental segments. “Chloe” features vocals and was issued as a single. 

51 Heels Of The Wind

Another of the songs with lyrics written by Bernie Taupin changes the sonic pace.

52 Elton’s Song

This standout is a tender ballad about unrequited love from the perspective of a young man dealing with his feelings for an older student. Tom Robinson penned the lyrics.