ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1995. 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

MADE IN ENGLAND {1995}

In 1994, Elton issued ‘The Lion King’ soundtrack. This project spawned new highlights for his songbook: “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle Of Life”. The following year, he released a new studio album. All of the tracks were penned by Elton with Bernie Taupin. “Believe” was the project’s Top 20 transatlantic hit. Elton co-produced the album with Greg Penny. As the title suggests, ‘Made In England’ was recorded in London.

75 Made In England

The title track was the album’s second single, charting well only (as expected) in the UK.

76 Belfast

The London Session Orchestra takes the spotlight on this powerful track. Paul Buckmaster returns as arranger and conductor. Instruments heard during the song include accordion, violin, pipes and flutes. 

77 Latitude

The legendary George Martin arranged and conducted the strings and French horn on this album track. 

78 Please

The album’s mood picks up with the optimistic track “Please”. As is the case with “Belfast”, this is another song on the album that deserved greater attention. It was issued as the disc’s fourth and final single. Background vocals were performed by Elton with bandmembers Davey Johnstone, Guy Babylon and Bob Birch.

79 Lies

This upbeat track reflects a shift in the musical style of the two songwriters.

 80 Blessed

Closing the album is the beautiful third single lifted off ‘Made In England’. This bookends the opening track “Believe”- another ballad.