ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 2006. 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

THE CAPTAIN AND THE KID {2006}

In between albums, Elton released the Top 10 single “Electricity” from the musical “Billy Elliot”. ‘The Captain And The Kid’ served as a sequel to ‘Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy’. Elton co-produced the project with Matt Still and co-wrote all the tracks with Bernie Taupin. Elton's next studio album was a collaboration with one of his early influences, Leon Russell. 'The Union' was issued in 2010.

90 Wouldn’t Have You Any Other Way (NYC)

The album was recorded at Center Stage in Atlanta. Among the individuals singled out by Elton on the disc’s sleeve is his long-term writing partner.

91 Tinderbox

Regular band members Davey Johnstone, Nigel Olsson, Guy Babylon and Rob Birch perform on the tracks. Co-producer Matt Still contributed background vocals on the album. 

92 And The House Fell Down

Elton described his co-producer as a “genius” on the sleeve notes.   

93 The Captain And The Kid

Officially, this is the album’s closing track. Some editions came with a second disc which featured an interview DVD.