#458: Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection

Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection

October 30, 1970, DJM

1. "Ballad of a Well-Known Gun" – 4:59

2. "Come Down in Time" – 3:25

3. "Country Comfort" – 5:06

4. "Son of Your Father" – 3:48

5. "My Father's Gun" – 6:20

6. "Where to Now St. Peter?" – 4:11

7. "Love Song" – 3:41

8. "Amoreena" – 5:00

9. "Talking Old Soldiers" – 4:06

10. "Burn Down the Mission" – 6:22

RESULTS

Rate: 7/10

Best Song: Son of Your Father

Worst Song: My Father's Gun

Comments

Elton John is known for being flamboyant. This is no mystery.

However, when I popped on this Album, and right away it sounded country, I had to wonder what kind of thought progressed him to make himself into some manly manifestation.

It turned out to be a joke or something, and the Album progressed into the classic Elton John that everyone knows, and a couple people love.

Not wanting to get Elton John stuck in my head all day, I took a break halfway, and realized that John was trying to do a different approach then what he usually does.

He was trying to incorporate country into his act.

Thank God he didn't.

Pretty catchy rhythms, strong voice, and smooth piano.

As always.