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#51 COME DOWN IN TIME

ELTON JOHN

(1970)

Writers: Bernie Taupin & Elton John

After breaking through with the 'Elton John' album, the singer after whom the LP was named worked on 'Tumbleweed Connection'. Most of John's collaborator Bernie Taupin's lyrics dealt with an Americana feel. In a way, "Come Down In Time" sets itself apart from the other tracks that wound up on 'Tumbleweed Connection'. That album saw the light of day in 1970. 
Taupin had already created some outstanding lyrics for John to provide music to, but "Come Down..." raised the bar. Its understated words emphasize the emotion-packed scenario within the song. It deals with a man who has been asked to meet the object of his affection. He ventures towards the proposed rendezvous but, as more time passes, it is becoming all the more unlikely that she will show up. 
John's vocal approach suits the protagonist's predicament. Taupin seems to have carefully selected groups of words that poetically paint a scene, such as "a cluster of night jars" and "a mantle of bright light shone down from a room". This tale of unrequited love is enhanced by the addition of Skalia Kanga on the harp and Karl Jenkins on the oboe. All of these ingredients come together to create an engaging ballad.

This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.

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