ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1983. 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

TOO LOW FOR ZERO {1983}

With Bernie Taupin living in America and Elton residing in England, collaborating had been proving difficult. There was never a split and the former continued having a presence on various album releases. ‘Too Low For Zero’ marked a return to form for Elton. It was the first album of all-new John / Taupin compositions and also brought together the old band for the first time in 8 years. In fact, guitarist Davey Johnstone contributed to the writing of one of the LP’s biggest hit singles: “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues”. The other major smash on the LP is “I’m Still Standing”, providing Elton with yet another signature song.

55 Cold As Christmas

(In The Middle Of The Year)

Kiki Dee contributed backup vocals on this song about the end of a relationship.

56 Too Low For Zero

The album’s title track on the album is also its longest song, clocking in at 5 minutes 46 seconds.

57 Religion

Taupin’s lyrics offer thought-provoking ideas about religion and redemption.

58 Crystal

Elton speeds up the pace of his singing on this catchy track.  

 

59 One More Arrow

Closing the album is a heartfelt ballad about a deceased person.