ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 1982. More next week.

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

JUMP UP! {1982}

Most of this album was recorded in Montserrat with additional recording in Paris. The tracks were co-written by Elton with Bernie Taupin, Gary Osborne and Tim Rice. Chris Thomas produced the entire album for the first time. The LP featured the hit single “Blue Eyes” and reached the Top 20 in the UK and America.

53 Empty Garden

(Hey Hey Johnny)

Half of the album’s 10 songs were written by Elton and Bernie Taupin. This was one of the 5, recorded as a tribute to Elton’s friend John Lennon who had been assassinated in December 1980.

54 All Quiet On The Western Front

The closing track on the album was co-written with Bernie Taupin. It is also its longest song, running for 6 minutes. The musicians  on ‘Jump Up!’ included Dee Murray, James Newton-Howard, guitarist Richie Zito and drummer Jeffrey Porcaro (of Toto).