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Tag Archives: Elton John
Mood Music: Elton John, ‘Tiny Dancer’ (live ’71)
Mood Music time. Here’s Elton John performing “Tiny Dancer” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1971. This performance likely dates from around September, 1971 and one of the first episodes of Whistle Test. “Tiny Dancer,” written by … Continue reading
Music for Monday: Elton John, ‘Honky Cat’ (live ’72)
I spent the last hour searching around looking for a good 1970s song relevant to Veteran’s Day (technically yesterday, but many have today off as a holiday) and came up empty. I had a few options in mind but no … Continue reading
Time covers 1975
In posts past, we took a look at eye-catching Time Magazine covers from 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974. Today, let’s turn our attention to the year 1975. Major events included the end of the Vietnam War, Ford’s first full … Continue reading
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Tagged 1975, 70s Events, 70s Magazines, Bruce Springsteen, Cher, Elton John, Gerald Ford, Jaws, Patty Hearst, Ronald Reagan, Time
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LIFE Magazine, 1971: Rock Stars and their parents
The September 24, 1971 issue, of LIFE Magazine ran a photo story featuring rock stars posing with their parents. Time.com has put a collection of shots online and I invite you to explore it. The images, taken by John Olson, … Continue reading
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Tagged 70s Celebrities, 70s Culture, 70s Music, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Jackson 5, Michael Jackson
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Muppet Show: Elton Sings ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’
I’m not sure how to classify this amazing mixture of Elton John and The Muppets. It’s music, TV, comedy and 70s culture all rolled up into one fuzzy ball of awesomeness. Just press play and enjoy Elton singing “Goodbye Yellow … Continue reading
Elton John’s Philadelphia Freedom: #1 This Week – 1975
Hey cats & kittens, let’s check in with the charts and get to rocking on this fine Tuesday morning. One of the biggest musical stars of the 1970s, Elton John, was never very far from the top of the charts … Continue reading