Today I turned 60. (And the crowd goes wild). I’m guessing most Eltonites would guess that I would write about “Sixty Years On,” which of course would make complete sense. The only thing: It’s a pretty sad (albeit beautiful) song.
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A (pirate) smile is just enough
The fan girl in me is coming out in this post. It might be because I was supposed to see Sir Elton in just a few days in Orlando on May 28 and in Jacksonville on June 3. But we know that isn’t happening.
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(United) States of Mind
I don’t know why I was thinking about this on my walk the other day, but I found myself wondering how many US cities or states are mentioned in Elton songs. I was guessing maybe about a third of the states (of course, NY and CA would obviously be the majority).
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Every breath is a prayer
I think we all could use some inspiration and perhaps even some consolation during this strange time of COVID-19. Many of Elton’s songs have those very effects on me…sometimes they feel like a much-needed hug from a friend. Sometimes they make me feel like…
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My Fantasy Farewell Set
I can dream. And lately, I’ve been dreaming about what songs I would love to hear Elton and the Band play during their 3-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. So I thought I’d put together my list, with a few caveats: I’ll limit the set list to 30 songs…
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The Twelve Days of Christmas (Elton style)
I haven’t quite stepped into Christmas yet, so I decided to play around with a classic and make an Elton Christmas… On the first day of Christmas, Sir Elton gave to me…An angel in your tree On the second day of Christmas, Sir Elton gave to me…Two teas with sugar…
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Diamonds are this girl’s best friend
As many of you know, Sir Elton is soon to release Diamonds, the “ultimate greatest hits collection in honor of his and Bernie Taupin’s 50-year songwriting career.” (Yes, mine is pre-ordered as a Christmas present pour moi. Can’t open it until December 25th though)! Of course, there is an Elton John: The Diamond Club…
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And all that po-li-ti-cal crap
No, this isn’t a partisan rant or diatribe. I try to avoid posting political, religious or any content that could be even slightly misconstrued as controversial on social media (this blog included). I just don’t want my social experience to be about that. But some recent occurrences have made me chuckle. Most of you probably…
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30 Day Elton John Song Challenge
I’ve seen this challenge floating around Facebook, and I thought I’d make it a real one – let’s make it a 30 Day Elton John Song Challenge! As you can see from my list, I only had to “stretch” it a couple of times. Day 1: A song you like with a color in the…
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In the heart of every girl, there’s always room for valentines…
Yesterday was Valentines Day, and I found myself trying to figure out what my favorite Elton John love songs are. It came to me that I don’t think there are as many love songs (in the classic sense of the term) as you might think (especially with a portfolio as long and robust as the boys’). So many of…
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The Captain and the Kim 