ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1978. 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

A SINGLE MAN {1978}

 

For the first time since 1968, Elton did not release a new studio album in 1977.  A compilation LP was issued that year. It was followed up by ‘A Single Man’ in 1978. The new disc marked 2 major shifts: Gus Dudgeon was no longer the producer. Elton took on that role with Clive Franks who had been the engineer on his debut LP ‘Empty Sky’. Gone (fortunately only temporarily) too was long time co-writer Bernie Taupin. Gary Osborne produced the lyrics for the new material. The LP produced 2 hit singles: “Part Time Love” and “Song For Guy”.

43 Madness

The emergence of punk rock is said to be one of the reasons Elton decided to change musical approach. “Madness” is a catchy track penned with Gary Osborne.

44 Ego

Added as a bonus track on later CD reissues of ‘A Single Man’, “Ego” was initially issued before the album. The single was written by Elton with Bernie Taupin and only reached #34 on both sides of the Atlantic. It was followed up by “Part Time Lover”.