11/17/70....a very special day in music
Nov 17, 2015 18:45:40 #
On November 17, 1970, a young relatively unknown musician and his band went to the A & R studios in New York City. In front of a small audience at the studio, they recorded a live album, naming it the day it was recorded--11/17/70. That relatively unknown musician's name is Elton John. It's still a great recording to this day.
Nov 17, 2015 19:08:19 #
You like what you like -- in my large, relatively comprehensive and eclectic music collection Sir Elton never made the cut. Across the decades that are "on record" there are a vast number of equally / more talented and memorable musicians. IMO
It is sufficient that the day is important to you.
It is sufficient that the day is important to you.
Nov 17, 2015 19:23:44 #
Rizer, the two Johns, Elton and Olivia were the best of the 70s, bar none.
Nov 17, 2015 20:26:54 #
quixdraw wrote:
You like what you like -- in my large, relatively comprehensive and eclectic music collection Sir Elton never made the cut. Across the decades that are "on record" there are a vast number of equally / more talented and memorable musicians. IMO
It is sufficient that the day is important to you.
It is sufficient that the day is important to you.
Yes quixdraw.....to each his/her own....I am a musician, and I'd have to agree with you, as a musician, there are much better.....however, as a songwriter (with most lyrics written by Bernie Taupin), with the "breadth" of songs written, IMO he was excellent...thanks for commenting!!
Nov 17, 2015 20:28:19 #
ebbote wrote:
Rizer, the two Johns, Elton and Olivia were the best of the 70s, bar none.
There were soooooooooo many rock and roll musicians during that era....but I'd agree, those two were pretty special.
Nov 17, 2015 21:02:38 #
rizer wrote:
Yes quixdraw.....to each his/her own....I am a musician, and I'd have to agree with you, as a musician, there are much better.....however, as a songwriter (with most lyrics written by Bernie Taupin), with the "breadth" of songs written, IMO he was excellent...thanks for commenting!!
Cole Porter. Mose Allison. Gilberto.
Nov 18, 2015 00:15:43 #
rizer wrote:
On November 17, 1970, a young relatively unknown musician and his band went to the A & R studios in New York City. In front of a small audience at the studio, they recorded a live album, naming it the day it was recorded--11/17/70. That relatively unknown musician's name is Elton John. It's still a great recording to this day.
I'm not a huge Elton John fan, but that is probably my favorite album of his.
Nov 18, 2015 07:00:47 #
machia
Loc: NJ
rizer wrote:
On November 17, 1970, a young relatively unknown musician and his band went to the A & R studios in New York City. In front of a small audience at the studio, they recorded a live album, naming it the day it was recorded--11/17/70. That relatively unknown musician's name is Elton John. It's still a great recording to this day.
Music is a very personal thing . Art moves us when the artist strikes a chord within us . And as a person who loves music I can't say that Elton John ever struck a chord with me , but there are times when his song writing abilities are nothing short of incredible . I remember listening to the LP " Yellow Brick Road " , is that the correct title ? It was around 1973 I think , listening to the LP in its entirety though headphones , and I was blown away by the incredibly complex melodies . Nothing short of a masterpiece in my opinion . Elton John is certainly one of the great composers in modern music .
Nov 18, 2015 07:26:52 #
quixdraw wrote:
You like what you like -- in my large, relatively comprehensive and eclectic music collection Sir Elton never made the cut. Across the decades that are "on record" there are a vast number of equally / more talented and memorable musicians. IMO
It is sufficient that the day is important to you.
It is sufficient that the day is important to you.
I too have a large and eclectic music collection, and while it doesn't include Sir Elton, I definitely respect his talent in writing and singing. And you have to admit, "Candle in the Wind" (an ode to Marilyn Monroe) and "Empty Garden" (an ode to John Lennon) are two of the more beautiful songs ever.
Nov 18, 2015 07:27:00 #
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Nov 18, 2015 08:42:39 #
I totally agree with all. To each his own. Personally I prefer country. George Jones and "He Stopped Loving Her Today" kind of stuff.
Nov 18, 2015 12:01:14 #
Nov 18, 2015 12:03:21 #
FrankR
Loc: NYC
shelty wrote:
Who the heck is Elton John?
I was going to ask the same question about George Jones. LOL!
Nov 18, 2015 13:20:36 #
i agree with you. i know he's very talented,, he just never did anything for me
quixdraw wrote:
You like what you like -- in my large, relatively comprehensive and eclectic music collection Sir Elton never made the cut. Across the decades that are "on record" there are a vast number of equally / more talented and memorable musicians. IMO
It is sufficient that the day is important to you.
It is sufficient that the day is important to you.
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