Elton john album cover madman across the wtaer

ELTON JOHN ALBUM COVER MADMAN ACROSS THE WTAER MOVIE
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The recordвЂ™s opening track, вЂњTiny Dancer,вЂќ written about TaupinвЂ™s experiences in California while on tour with Elton, as well as his first wife, Maxine Feibleman, is a romantic tune full of extraordinary images. вЂњLevonвЂќ is an evocative tale of the title character and his son, featuring BernieвЂ™s colorful storytelling and a passionate vocal performance from Elton. The album is probably most renowned for two songs that have become legendary since MadmanвЂ™s original release. There are emotional moments, rich textures, and memorable vignettes throughout the record, on songs such as вЂњRazor Face,вЂќ вЂњRotten Peaches,вЂќ and the poignant вЂњIndian Sunset,вЂќ the tale of a Native American warrior taking a final stand. Tony Burrows, who sang on a number of US and UK pop hits, including вЂњBeach Baby,вЂќ percussionist Ray Cooper, and keyboard player Rick Wakeman, who was about to make a splash as part of the progressive rock band Yes, also appear on the disc. The song shows up on the album that bears its name in a powerful new version featuring guitarist Davey Johnstone, who went on to become a vital part of EltonвЂ™s studio and live band for many years. The moody, Leon Russell-inspired title track was originally recorded with Mick Ronson during the Tumbleweed sessions. вЂњHoliday InnвЂќ gives voice to some of Elton, Bernie, and the bandвЂ™s experiences on the road, while the gospel-flavored вЂњAll The NastiesвЂќ takes a not-so-subtle swipe at the media, who were often pretty rough on Elton, even in his early days. The songs on the disc deal with deeply personal and often dark-hued themes. While Tumbleweed Connection was epic and cinematic in scope, Madman is a more introspective journey. Madman Across The Water was recorded at Trident Studios in London. Related: вЂњWhen Elton John Met John LennonвЂќ

ELTON JOHN ALBUM COVER MADMAN ACROSS THE WTAER MOVIE

After a series of successful live shows in both the UK and the US, EltonвЂ™s label wanted another record, despite the fact that the year had already seen the release of the live album 11-17-70, and the soundtrack of the movie Friends, which featured songs composed by Elton and Bernie. In 1971, this talented duo was close to the peak of their powers. Madman Across The Water, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is a prime example of the masterful work of Elton and his songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin.Д®ltonвЂ™s magnificent music meshes perfectly with BernieвЂ™s one-of-a-kind lyrics. Each of these records has its own distinct style and unique vision. From his self-titled sophomore effort to Tumbleweed Connection, on through to Madman Across The Water, Honky Chateau, Don вЂ™ t Shoot Me, I вЂ™ m Only The Piano PlayerВ and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John released a spectacular run of albums in the early 1970s.

Elton john album cover madman across the wtaer