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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Vivremo come cavalli
Some day…This song has been running over and over through my head these days, and I find myself humming it, singing it, thinking about it. First, because I was reminded of it when I selected it for my Every Breath is a Prayer playlist…
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England and America
It’s been quite well documented that Elton John and Bernie Taupin made it big in the US first. The Troubadour will forever live in the hearts and minds of Eltonites as the quintessential moment of discovery for “Rock’s newest stars.” And then you’ve got…
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I meant to do my work
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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(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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(I’m gonna) love me again
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…
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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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The weight of the world
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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You went from purple wings to the real thing at last
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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Happy 69th Birthday, Sir Elton!
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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