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One of the best entries from Elton John and Bernie Taupin's remarkably
successful mid-'70s run, this album still holds up well over a quarter of
a century after its release. Even casual fans will recognize
"Daniel," "Elderberry Wine," and "Crocodile
Rock," but "Teacher I Need You," "Have Mercy on the
Criminal" and "I'm Going to Be a Teenage Idol" are equally
good. Elton's backing band at the time (guitarist Davey Johnstone, bassist
Dee Murray, and drummer Nigel Olsson) was easily his best, and producer
Gus Dudgeon and orchestral arranger Paul Buckmaster bathed the tracks in a
warm and enticing glow. The only complaint is that, due to its size, the
CD reissue doesn't remotely do justice to the colorful packaging of the
original album.
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| 1. Daniel | 8. Texas Love Song | | 2. Teacher I Need You | 9. Crocodile Rock | | 3. Elderberry Wine | 10. High Flying Bird | | 4. Blues for My Baby and Me | 11. Screw You (Young Man's Blues) [*] | | 5. Midnight Creeper | 12. Jack Rabbit [*] | | 6. Have Mercy on the Criminal | 13. Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) [*] | | 7. I'm Gonna Be a Teenage Idol | 14. Skyline Pigeon [Piano Version][*] |
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