ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 2004. 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

PEACHTREE ROAD {2004}

Elton produced this album himself, recording it in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Davey Johnstone stepped up as musical director, Guy Babylon handled the orchestral arrangements. The album was dedicated to early producer Gus Dudgeon and his wife Sheila. The couple had lost their lives in a car accident in 2002. Bernie Taupin co-wrote all of the tracks with Elton.

88 All That I’m Allowed

This track is sometimes entitled “All That I’m Allowed (I’m Thankful)”. The single reached the UK Top 20.

89 Too Many Tears

Regular band members Davey Johnstone, Nigel Olsson and Guy Babylon are joined on this track by Rob Birch on bass.