Episodes
Sunday Dec 31, 2017
Episode 9 - At Home With Sheila and Reg
Sunday Dec 31, 2017
Sunday Dec 31, 2017
A tribute to Elton's first musical mentor - his mother Sheila. This episode is a trip through the music of the 1950s that was dear to Sheila, to her mum Ivy, and to Reg. On the way, we take in the story of how Reg came to play the piano, and get an idea of the pieces of music that were in his early repertoire. We go all the way up to 1962, when Little Reg sees Little Richard live, and the 'Elton John' touchpaper is lit. |
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Episode 8 - Dee Murray Love-In
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Dee Murray was a truly innovative force in the Elton John band. In this episode I look at what made him special, from the jigsaw puzzle of ideas that Dee and Elton threw around in the 3-piece band; taking in the almost-soul of Philadelphia Freedom; and beyond, into the 1980s. A biographical, loving, and detailed look at the work of the man that made the music we love even lovlier. And all of this without mentioning his incredible backing vocals once (ooops). Homemade bass transcriptions from YouTube are used throughout to highlight the parts – thank you so much to:
Enormous thanks also to Brian for the interview. |