ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1980. 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

21 AT 33 {1980}

 

As the title suggests, Elton’s new album was the 21^st in his 33 years. The LP spawned one major hit: “Little Jeannie”. Elton co-produced the album with Clive Franks. It was recorded in Nice and California. Back for some tracks were former band members Nigel Olsson, Dee Murray and James Newton Howard. The LP also featured contributions from members of Toto, Eagles, Captain & Tennille, Herman’s Hermits (Peter Noone) and The Beach Boys

46 Sartorial Eloquence

This track was issued as “Don’t Ya Wanna Play This Game No More” in America. It barely scraped into the lower rungs of the Top 40 there and missed it altogether in Britain. Elton co-wrote the song with Tom Robinson.  

47 White Lady White Powder

One of the 3 tracks on the album co-written with Bernie Taupin was this track which deals with addiction.