ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1984. 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

BREAKING HEARTS {1984}

 

The crack team was back: Bernie Taupin as lyricist, Chris Thomas as producer and bandmembers Davey Johnstone, Nigel Olsson and Dee Murray. ‘Breaking Hearts’ was recorded in Montserrat with overdubs completed in Sydney, Australia and London, England. The album’s major hit was “Sad Songs (Say So Much)”.

60 Breaking Hearts

(Ain’t What It Used To Be)

Renate Blauel worked on this album and married Elton John in 1984. The couple divorced 4 years later. This ballad serves as the LP’s title track.

61 Burning Bridges

Elton’s ex-boyfriend John Reid was still his manager at this time. The LP was patchy, but this is one of its standouts.