Is Tumbleweed Connection a good album?
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Is Tumbleweed Connection a good album?
Overall, it is a very relaxed and enjoyable remaster that pre-dates the horrors of remastering for loudness alone. Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun is now a staple in John’s catalogue, but as catchy as it is, I just can’t get into the tempo as it has always sounded a little too offbeat for my liking.
What is Elton John’s best album?
Readers’ Poll: The 10 Best Elton John Albums
- ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ Photo : Courtesy of Mercury Records.
- ‘Madman Across the Water’
- ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy’
- ‘Tumbleweed Connection’
- ‘Honky Château’
- ‘Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player’
- ’17-11-70′
- ‘Elton John’
When did Elton John release Tumbleweed Connection?
October 30, 1970
Tumbleweed Connection/Release date
August 25, 1970: Elton performs in the US for the first time. October 30, 1970: Tumbleweed Connection released in the UK on DJM. January 4, 1971: Tumbleweed Connection released in the US on UNI.
What is Elton John’s most listened to song?
Elton John’s Official Top 40 most-streamed songs
| TITLE | ARTIST | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TINY DANCER | ELTON JOHN |
| 2 | STEP INTO CHRISTMAS | ELTON JOHN |
| 3 | ROCKET MAN | ELTON JOHN |
| 4 | YOUR SONG | ELTON JOHN |
Who played on Tumbleweed Connection?
A huge cast of musicians was used for this record, including none other than ~ wait for it ~ Dusty Springfield, Madeline Bell, Lesley Duncan, and lead singer of White Plains/session singer supreme Tony Burrows, on backing vocals for two tracks, in particular Duncan’s own fine composition Love Song.
What album was tiny dancer on?
Madman Across the Water
Tiny Dancer/Album
“Tiny Dancer” is a song composed and performed by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It appears on John’s fourth album, Madman Across the Water; it was released as a single in 1972.
What is Elton John’s biggest selling album?
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
John’s biggest selling studio album is his 1973 hit album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
What album was burn down the mission on?
Tumbleweed Connection
Burn Down the Mission/Album
Who covered Elton John Love song?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Love Song | Elton John & Lesley Duncan | October 30, 1970 |
| Love Song | Punch | June 1971 |
| Love Song | Olivia Newton-John | 1971 |
| Love Song | Nina [DK] | 1971 |