![]() ![]() "He was messing around on the piano one day and was playing something and asked me what did I think. “The interesting thing about Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word is that it’s one of the rare occasions when Elton played me a melody line that inspired a lyric, as opposed to our routine of the lyrics always coming first," Taupin says of the song. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (Blue Moves, 1976)Īnother of John and Taupin's unashamedly mournful love songs, this Blue Moves single marks something of an anomaly for the songwriting duo. "It was a revelation to observe how quickly and efficiently Elton and his band worked, nailing a driving track with solos, lead and backing vocals in less than four hours."ġ1. “Similar to the one used by the Queen I hadn’t seen one in the rock world since Andrew Oldham’s in 1967. “Elton arrived at the Battersea studio in a Phantom 5 limousine,” Pete Townshend wrote of the cover's inception in his Who I Am autobiography. It's now well known as an enduring part of his oeuvre and live set, so for our money, it counts. ![]() John's version became such a hit upon its release as a single that it became the first and only The Who cover to ever break the top 10, and John's first appearance in the top 10 since another of his covers, The Beatles' Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, a year earlier. Similar but distinct, John's version replaced The Who guitarist Pete Townshend's acoustic guitar licks with piano and gave the original a glam rock stomp. Written by The Who for their 1969 rock opera Tommy, Elton's version came to life when he tackled it for the album's 1975 film adaptation. Okay, okay, we know – if we're splitting hairs, this isn't technically an Elton John song. But it was a tough place and all the magical things you hear about it sort of were contradicted by other things that were happening on the street."ġ2. I found refuge in museums and art galleries and any place I could get in that didn't cost any money that would give me some sort of inspiration. "I remember New York as being always cold when we were there. "It was a tough place to get along in and we didn't have a lot of money back then, but it had a profound effect on me. "This song is about our first impressions of New York City in 1970, and if anybody was around in that period of time they'll realise that New York wasn't quite as magical as it was probably presented to the rest of the world," Taupin told CBC in 2018. Inspired by Taupin's first visit to New York – where he discovered a less salubrious city than he'd expected – it's an unusually direct lyric from the writer which could equally be interpreted as a metaphor for facing reality with the people you really care about while the spectacle of your dreams crumbles around you. Taken from the first Elton record to hit number one in the US, this track showed what the singer was capable of as he scaled the heights of his brilliant Early Period – before his fascination with ostentatious glasses threatened to overshadow his talent. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters (Honky Château, 1972) ![]() Send us a message with your requests or questions.14. ![]() We'll also happily take your original music and design something beautiful for you. It's a great gift idea for that special person in your life. Custom creations available for any songĭo you have a special song that means a lot to you? We're happy to work with you to create a beautiful print from your favorite music.Printed on Heavy weight neutral white matte paper.Designed, printed, matted, framed, and packaged in the U.S.Order now and experience the timeless beauty of "Rocket Man". Perfect for fans of the artist and music lovers alike, this unique piece is sure to add a touch of musical magic to any room. The intricate soundwaves capture the essence of Elton John's distinctive style, blending elements of pop, rock, and classical music. This timeless classic from the legendary performer has been transformed into a visually stunning work of art. Blast off with our soundwave illustration of "Rocket Man" by Elton John. ![]()
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