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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road [VINYL]

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is the seventh studio album by English singer, pianist, and composer Elton John, first released on 5 October 1973 as a double LP. Among the 17 tracks, the album contains the hits " Candle in the Wind," US number-one single " Bennie and the Jets," " Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and " Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" plus live favourite " Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding. Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding has to be one of the greatest lead-off songs in all of recorded music history. Released in 1973, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, John’s seventh studio album,is a blend of rock, pop, and ballads, combined with Bernie Taupin's poignant lyrics, resulting in a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate listeners. The 30th anniversary edition followed the original format, splitting the album across two discs to allow the inclusion of the bonus tracks, while a DVD on the making of the album was also included.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road needs no introduction as it is arguably Elton John's greatest commercial achievement and is seen by many as his most iconic release.

Plus, while I always enjoyed the Blu-ray release, I found the vinyl reissue sounded too flat for my liking. Update : I've had a rethink over my review and, while I still agree with myself to a certain extent, one thing that does seem to be lacking is the intro to Funeral For A Friend. Recorded at the Studio d'enregistrement Michel Magne at the Château d'Hérouville in France, the album became a double LP once John and his band became inspired by the locale. From the first piano bars to John’s emotive vocals and Taupin’s poignant lyrics, to the backing band’s extraordinary playing, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is a quintessential timeless ballad.

The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2003, [6] and was included in the 2005 book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Tracks include " Bennie and the Jets," " Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," [10] the 11-minute " Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding," and the Marilyn Monroe tribute " Candle in the Wind. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was recorded in two weeks at the Studio d'enregistrement Michel Magne, at the Château d'Hérouville near Pontoise, in France, where John had previously recorded Honky Château and Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player. It’s a rather simplified composition, but when you have a vocalist like John, sometimes you don't need much more than a piano and a minor musical accompaniment.That aside, Bennie And The Jets has a distinct style and sing-along nature that has made it a fan favourite over the years. The Ballad Of Danny Bailey (1909-1934) is a solid album-only tune and while it continues the narrative style commonly associated with John’s recordings, with some exceptional musical compositions and elements, it is unlikely to be anyone’s favourite tune.

Whichever way you look at it, there is no denying that Goodbye Yellow Brick Road remains an essential record that not only defined John's career but also left an indelible mark on the entire music industry.The yellow copy sounds nice, but it really couldn't compete on the overall soundstage - especially noticeable on The Ballad of Danny Beiley. In 2003 and 2012, the album was ranked number 91 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, [22] and re-ranked number 112 in a 2020 revised list. Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" was inspired by memories of a Market Rasen pub Taupin frequented when younger.

It was, however, used as the B-side of the American release of the "Bennie and the Jets" single, and was popular on FM playlists of the day, especially WBZ-FM in Boston, whose top 40 chart allowed for the inclusion of LP cuts and B-sides as voted for by listeners. The album (including all four bonus tracks) was released on SACD (2003), DVD-Audio (2004), and Blu-ray Audio (2014). Harmony," the album's final track, was considered as a fourth single, but was not issued at the time because the chart longevity of the album and its singles brought it too close to the upcoming releases of Caribou and its proposed accompanying singles. It’s one of John’s many hidden gems with its infectious melody and strong vocal performance contributing to its allure. The liner note illustration for the song "I've Seen That Movie Too," depicting silhouettes in front of a movie screen, inspired the staging of the comedy television series Mystery Science Theater 3000.Same label font as this version, but with "Cassette C 70025/6" on the top right corner of the rear sleeve. I'm sure when I first listened to the original album in 1973/74 (which my older Brother had), this drama was in evidence. Your Sister Can't Twist (But She Can Rock 'N Roll) is a brief and upbeat track that adds a touch of rockabilly to the album's sonic palette; it’s a fun little tune! The Aston Arms in Market Rasen has been singled out as a top spot for drinkers by Scottish whisky brand The Famous Grouse". This is the best pressing that I own of GYBR, even though I own the Speakers Corner version, which is also very very good, but this 1978 reissue is superb and can probably only be surpassed by a first pressing (as is usually the case).

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