ELTON JOHN: 100 DEEP CUTS. This post: 2001. 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

SONGS FROM THE WEST COAST {2001}

Patrick Leonard produced the album, with Elton’s vocals recorded at The Townhouse in London. Lead single “I Want Love” reached the UK Top 10. All of the album’s tracks were written by Elton with Bernie Taupin. The project was dedicated to Matthew Shepard and guitarist Davey Johnstone’s late son Oliver.

84 American Triangle

The murder of gay teenager Matthew Shepard is the subject of this moving track. Rufus Wainwright contributed harmony vocals.  

85 Original Sin

Paul Buckmaster arranged and conducted the strings on this ballad which was lifted later as a single. 

86 Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes

This touching song deals with A.I.D.S. It is another track where Paul Buckmaster arranged and conducted strings. Davey Johnstone and Nigel Olsson, from Elton’s backing band, are featured on the cut. 

87 Love Her Like Me

This track features Elton on piano, Patrick Leonard on Mellotron and Billy Preston on B3.