ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1975 (Pt. 2). 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

ROCK OF THE WESTIES {1975}

 

Elton was back at the Caribou Ranch for new sessions that spawned another hit album. Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson were out (although they were brought back into the fold years later). Only Davey Johnstone and Ray Cooper remained in the Elton John Band. “Island Girl” became a new US chart-topping single.

36 Feed Me

Joining Elton on this track are: Kenny Passarelli (bass), Roger Pope (drums), Davey Johnstone and Caleb Quaye (electric guitars), James Newton Howard (electric piano) and Ray Cooper (congas, shaker vibes, windchimes). Kiki Dee is among the backup vocalists on the track.