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Amoreena's in the cornfield, brightening the daybreak
Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
Rolling through the hay like a puppy child
And when it rains, the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean,
Laughing, fit to burst, upon each other
I can see you sitting, eating apples in the evening
The fruit juice flowing slowly, slowly, slowly
Down the bronze of your body
Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
Rolling through the hay, whoa, like a puppy child
And when it rains, the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean,
Laughing, fit to burst, on each other
Oh if only, I could nestle in the cradle of your cabin
My arms around your shoulders, the windows wide and open
While the swallow and the sycamore are playing in the valley
Oh, I miss you Amoreena, like the king bee misses honey.
And when it rains, the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean,
Laughing, fit to burst, on each other
And when it rains, the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean,
Laughing, fit to burst, on each other
So many better artists than this tosspot, pretty boring and shite lyrics but we’ve all been told he’s a legend. Shit hair to boot and dubious views on children . . . .
What a crock this. comment! Elton first two albums, try listen to them all the way through and I believe your opinion might be considerably altered!!!
However, this is 'mellow'?
In earlier years when Elton was Leon Russell he was spellbinding; in later years when he was Liberace, not so much
Sir Elton's talent is undisputed in whatever phase you wish to put him into.
In earlier years when Elton was Leon Russell he was spellbinding; in later years when he was Liberace, not so much
Very clever comment!
Don't forget Leonard Cohen, Arcade Fire and The Band (Robbie Robertson et al)!
feist
I agree (also love Madman across the Water) but this is one of my least favorite songs on the album.
“Least favorite” still rates a 10. That’s how good this album is.
In earlier years when Elton was Leon Russell he was spellbinding; in later years when he was Liberace, not so much
Elton John has always been Elton John, including when he made this amazing track. He chose his career and did what he wanted to do and is still, to this day, doing so.
Also: Liberace was an amazing artist in his time (At the height of which he was the highest-paid entertainer in the world), so this isn't probably the insult you were looking for.
Mediocre at best
Spare us your blather
You know Bill ... there are more tunes than this on that album right ?
<Looking at the Tumbleweed Connection catalog on RP> I'm pretty sure he does.
Not a bad start although you double-dipped by claiming both The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner-Overdrive. But keep making 'em and we'll do our best to appreciate them. But you might want to back off your enthusiasm for Paul Anka just a tad though.
The Guess Who and BTO both had Randy Bachman. Hardly a double-dip in the context of the bands themselves.
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My rating goes down from 8 to a very weak 7 I skip !
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Don't forget William Shatner.
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Don't forget Leonard Cohen, Arcade Fire and The Band (Robbie Robertson et al)!
Just the name RUSH would close the discussion :)
Canada's record speaks for itself.
The Guess Who.
Neil Young.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Rush.
Bryan Adams.
Paul Anka.
Gordon Lightfoot.
Joni Mitchell.
John Kay (Steppenwolf).
David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears)
Bruce Cockburn.
Loverboy.
Blue Rodeo.
Cowboy Junkies.
Tragically Hip.
Jeff Healey.
Barenaked Ladies.
Alanis Morisette.
Shania Twain.
Sarah McLachlan.
Diana Krall.
etc etc etc and these are only the ones I could come up with off the top of my head.
While many of these artists may not be your personal taste, almost everyone has heard them on the radio, and they have made a contribution to the music of the world. So, technically - Canada does rock.
Oh, and I love this EJ cut as well. Tumbleweed is one album I never owned, and I have no idea why.
Don't forget Leonard Cohen, Arcade Fire and The Band (Robbie Robertson et al)!
We always get plenty here on RP.
Gods, my life has been sheltered.
Very different movies. Rocketman is like remembering via EJ's mind. Very disconnected, but awesome just the same. Very good attempt by a young actor at singing some amazing songs.
You just did. Cheap shotting all Canadians for one export is bad enough. Doing so by selecting a pop musician as your measuring stick for "rock-ability" is worse.
"I never disparaged American's ability to rock, although I started to reconsider when I found out Ariana Grande is an American export", see... sounds messed up.
good? GREAT
Good Stuff.
Haha - really like that!
(Although - as a '77 born, who stumbled upon EJ via his "Muppet Show" appearance! - I loved much of his 80s stuff very much as well. But as a piano player myself: His old songs are magical!)
Canada's record speaks for itself.
The Guess Who.
Neil Young.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Rush.
Bryan Adams.
Paul Anka.
Gordon Lightfoot.
Joni Mitchell.
John Kay (Steppenwolf).
David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears)
Bruce Cockburn.
Loverboy.
Blue Rodeo.
Cowboy Junkies.
Tragically Hip.
Jeff Healey.
Barenaked Ladies.
Alanis Morisette.
Shania Twain.
Sarah McLachlan.
Diana Krall.
Not a bad start although you double-dipped by claiming both The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner-Overdrive. But keep making 'em and we'll do our best to appreciate them. But you might want to back off your enthusiasm for Paul Anka just a tad though.
Man, I miss the hedonism of the late 60's - early 70's!
I agree (also love Madman across the Water) but this is one of my least favorite songs on the album.
Now two days in a row huh. :)
Mojo
Loverboy?!! You forgot Terry Jacks and Corey Hart.
I cannot see how a Canadian is not aware of GYBE...a top 10 band.
Still a great album :)
Canada's record speaks for itself.
The Guess Who.
Neil Young.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Rush.
Bryan Adams.
Paul Anka.
Gordon Lightfoot.
Joni Mitchell.
John Kay (Steppenwolf).
David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears)
Bruce Cockburn.
Loverboy.
Blue Rodeo.
Cowboy Junkies.
Tragically Hip.
Jeff Healey.
Barenaked Ladies.
Alanis Morisette.
Shania Twain.
Sarah McLachlan.
Diana Krall.
etc etc etc and these are only the ones I could come up with off the top of my head.
While many of these artists may not be your personal taste, almost everyone has heard them on the radio, and they have made a contribution to the music of the world. So, technically - Canada does rock.
Oh, and I love this EJ cut as well. Tumbleweed is one album I never owned, and I have no idea why.
Loverboy?!! You forgot Terry Jacks and Corey Hart.
Yes, but if no one stateside will admit that Canada rocks and we're left taking the word of only Canucks, how is that evidence of anything? We got a lot of folks down here who swear that the McRib is a good sandwich, but that don't make it so.
Canada's record speaks for itself.
The Guess Who.
Neil Young.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Rush.
Bryan Adams.
Paul Anka.
Gordon Lightfoot.
Joni Mitchell.
John Kay (Steppenwolf).
David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears)
Bruce Cockburn.
Loverboy.
Blue Rodeo.
Cowboy Junkies.
Tragically Hip.
Jeff Healey.
Barenaked Ladies.
Alanis Morisette.
Shania Twain.
Sarah McLachlan.
Diana Krall.
etc etc etc and these are only the ones I could come up with off the top of my head.
While many of these artists may not be your personal taste, almost everyone has heard them on the radio, and they have made a contribution to the music of the world. So, technically - Canada does rock.
Oh, and I love this EJ cut as well. Tumbleweed is one album I never owned, and I have no idea why.
ditto!
Never knew that "Levon" was about an actual person. According to the all powerful Wikipedia, EJ and his partner named their son "Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John". Interesting. Thanks, Poose and RP!
Neither have I. Actually, I'm not sure I've heard any one say that.
And considering Rush just got inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yesterday, there's a strong argument that folks stateside are saying Canada *does* rock.
So far? You think he may start to produce worthwhile stuff again? Interesting. . .
I believe his middle name was originally spelled "Lavon". I've never heard many stateside folks disparage Canada's ability to rock.
Me as well.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
same
Thanks, Bill!
Yes, but if no one stateside will admit that Canada rocks and we're left taking the word of only Canucks, how is that evidence of anything? We got a lot of folks down here who swear that the McRib is a good sandwich, but that don't make it so.
A Cuban In London
Greetings from London.
Amen to that!
AWESOME ALL THE WAY!!!!
Snazzy.
A Cuban In London
Greetings from London.
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Captain Fantastic holds up as well as anything else he's done previously. It's Island Girl where he started sliding downhill.
But the early years were quite the ride. Miss the old Elton, not the Elton we're stuck with these days.
Spot on assessment! Captain Fantastic is my favorite album of his and that is saying something; Island Girls is indeed where it all started to come apart.
Captain Fantastic holds up as well as anything else he's done previously. It's Island Girl where he started sliding downhill.
But the early years were quite the ride. Miss the old Elton, not the Elton we're stuck with these days.
I'm thinking this could be the best EJ song I've ever heard again. Funny.
Heh - just try everything in his catalog from when he was still working with Bernie Taupin . . .
Yes the Bernie Taupin , Elton John synergy was what we hear in the first 5 LP's he put out. after that welll ?
It's sad how he slid almost vertically down hill, now days they wheel him out to sit and play opposite every "radical" artist eg Emiem, Lady Gaga etc...if Aunty Elton can sing with them...with an air kiss at the end...then they must be good.
There was a great doc called "Tantrums and tiara's" done a few years back...you get to see the real Elton, if you can find it I urge you to watch it.
Good old Reginald was good once upon a time
There are songs by Elton John I can actually listen to without being sick. Thanks Radio Paradise!
Heh - just try everything in his catalog from when he was still working with Bernie Taupin . . .
There are songs by Elton John I can actually listen to without being sick. Thanks Radio Paradise!
BTW: for me this is a SEVEN
sounds like someone is jealous of the attention and money Mr. John has richly earned and deserved....that's ok monkey person, one day when you invent the automobile, or the PC.....ohhhhh crap, taken! Ok maybe that flying car!!! In the interim...shhhhhhh.....adults are talking.
To this regarding the post you replied to................. What a load of Shit.
sounds like someone is jealous of the attention and money Mr. John has richly earned and deserved....that's ok monkey person, one day when you invent the automobile, or the PC.....ohhhhh crap, taken! Ok maybe that flying car!!! In the interim...shhhhhhh.....adults are talking.
I finally had a chance to see him perform in one of the Elton John/Billy Joel double-bill shows in 2002. I grew up listening to both artists, particularly their earlier works, as my dad was a fan. My husband only new the "softer side" of both. It was one of the best rock-n-roll shows I've ever seen. And, in my mind, Elton John far out-performed Billy Joel as a rock-n-roll star (though Billy Joel had the highlight of the evening when he brought Brian Johnson out on stage to play Highway to Hell —- it was the year AC/DC were denied an invitation to the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame, before they were finally inducted in 2003).
yo primate- Elton's music from the 70's still sounds fresh even today. He could sing and the albums were excellent (Captain Fantastic, Yellow Brick, Madman to name a few) To dismiss him that easily make you unworthy of your opposable thumbs.
That's what I was going to say.
rolling through the hay....like a puppy child....ahh memories
Now and for sometime now, yes. That's now; this was then.
Best Elton song (except Where To Now St Peter) from the best Elton album.
Is this really the right venue for discussing your sexuality issues?
Bad monkey, no bananas for you!
I happen to disagree with you but admire the clarity and conviction of your comments. There is no confusion about your point of view.
But really, do you really think Elton John is worse than Michael Bolton and Celine Dion?