ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1979. 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

VICTIM OF LOVE {1979}

 

Elton’s disco album was recorded at Musicland in Munich, Germany and in Hollywood. Pete Bellotte produced the LP. He is best remembered for his groundbreaking work with Giorgio Moroder for Donna Summer. Elton did little more than just show up at the sessions to record his vocals. In the same year, he also issued an E.P. which was expanded as the 'Complete Thom Bell Sessions' a decade later (which will be highlighted in a future post).

45 Thunder In The Night

This is a rare instance where Elton recorded a new song he had no involvement in the composition. Pete Bellotte co-wrote this track with Michael Hofmann. Along with the title track, it is the only redeemable moment in what can otherwise only be described as a weak album.