Episodes
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
Episode 13 - I've Been Loving You (For Precisely 50 Years)
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
50 years ago today, on the 1st of March 1968, a 20-year-old Elton released his first solo single, 'I've Been Loving You', on Philips. Today's episode is an all-encompassing celebration of that moment, telling the story through the people around Elton, and the music they were making at the time. Two practically impossible rarities are included to mark the moment. |
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
Episode 12 - Bernie's Early Themes - '67-'69
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
A thematic analysis of Bernie's early work, with a particular focus on his songs about incarceration and exile. One very special rarity is included. |
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Episode 11 - The Greatest Covers
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
If you like Elton John songs, then you'll probably like these relatively obscure renditions of Elton John songs, by musicians who tried to do something original with the material. |
Saturday Feb 10, 2018
Episode 10 - The One - 25 And A Half Years On
Saturday Feb 10, 2018
Saturday Feb 10, 2018
Elton came back from rehab stronger than ever at the end of 1991. Here, in review, is the album that he brought back from the brink with him. The context, the music, the lyrics, the instrumentation - it's all given the analysis it deserves in this episode |
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