![]() In those days department stores had a record section, and I distinctly remember asking my dad to buy me various Elton John albums whenever we’d wander in. Elderberry Wine A low profile wonder, this was the B side to “Daniel.” After Caribou, this was the second Elton John album that I owned.I Think I’m Gonna Kill Myself Humorously maudlin, a sprightly, tongue in cheek ode to suicide, this track again features outstanding bass playing by Dee Murray, and tap dancing by “Legs” Larry Smith.This is one of the strongest tracks from Empty Sky, released in England in 1969. Sails Caleb Quaye shines here on electric guitar, treated with wah-wah and heavy reverb.The arrangement cleverly interpolates “I Can’t Explain” in various spots- see if you can spot where! Elton’s second best cover song, after “Lucy in The Sky.” ![]() The scene is many people’s favorite from the film- those boots! The song features the piano instead of guitar for the main riff, and features outstanding contributions from the Elton John Band Mach I- Dee Murray’s confident bass playing rivals John Entwistle. in 1975, Elton’s version of this song is from Ken Russell’s film version of Tommy.
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