Six Degrees of Elton John
I’ve been feeling a lot like this these days…I know I’m supposed to be doing something, but it doesn’t get done…and I can’t say that it bothers me. I actually caught myself talking to a butterfly yesterday and a bird today. And I just had to giggle.
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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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I’m approaching a milestone in a couple of months (my 60th birthday), something I haven’t been looking forward to, quite frankly. I know I should embrace it (“Hey, look at me! I’m 60! I’m fabulous! Look at what I’ve accomplished!”), but I haven’t quite gotten there yet.
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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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I can’t believe it’s been almost six months since my last post – and it was nearly a year between that post and the previous one! Just two posts in a year and a half! What is going on with the Kim? The Captain certainly hasn’t slowed down much. Well…there have been a lot of…
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I am stunned. The world is stunned. Prince. Dead at 57. From Elton himself (on Instagram): “This is truly devastating news. The greatest performer I have ever seen. A true genius. Musically way ahead of any of us. Sang with him twice on stage. What an honour. Rest in peace you purple warrior.” Alas, I…
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I remember when I was young Listening to Elton was so much fun With Greatest Hits I got my start Soon all his music had a place in my heart But the biggest kick I ever got Was growing up with our “Lion King” of rock While others came and went through the years He’s…
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