Elton John is touring Australia at the moment, with a show in Melbourne this coming Sunday, so as he is one of the Caffe` Latte` favourite artists, this is Part 1 of a 2-week special edition of Elton memories...
- POP-
"Are You Ready For Love"
When Philadelphia was the soul epicentre in the early 70s, Elton collaborated with Thom Bell, creating some great music. This track features the Spinners on backup vocals:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jw7MtB2fm0&playnext=1&list=PLE59D15EE92DB22E9&feature=results_video
"I Heard it Through the Grapevine"
Elton pays tribute to Motown with this cover of the Marvin Gaye classic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vvk5_40YDU
"Song for Guy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D05FTAbNDAY
R&B
Elton battles it out with R&B powerhouse Millie Jackson on "Act of War"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQId1AAMT7U
Smash or... Trash?
"Johnny B Goode"
Just to show that even great artists can suffer from poor judgement, here is Elton tackling a discofied version of the Chuck Berry classic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndbBNslpBf8
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