Possibly-controversial statement:MoreElton Johnsongs should be popular.
WithRocketmanin theaters, its the perfect time to dive deep into Johns discography.
But a plethora of great songs didnt make the cut.
Credit: David Appleby
(RocketmanstarTaron Egertonhasalready called out the songhe most wishes had made it in.)
If youd like to take the plunge, heres a sampler platter to start you off.
Then comes the second half, which rocks harder than almost anything else in Johns oeuvre.
Its an everything-on-the-table showcase for his talents as a composer.
And through it all, Johnhammers away at the pianolike a man possessed.
If youre making a playlist, this one would sit nicely next to Border Song (whichisinRocketman).
), and its incomprehensibility is only furthered by Johns signature singing style.
He doesnt make it easy to catch every word.
Levon soars thanks to gorgeous strings, Johns reliably terrific vocals and piano, and a head-bobbingly catchy chorus.
And hell, the lyrics are fun for their sheer oddball factor.
How does Levon make a lot of money selling cartoon balloons?
Well ask again: who cares?
(Listen to that choir!)
(Think David Bowies Philly soul-inflectedYoung Americans.)
The string arrangements push this one from good to great, which you could say ofMadmanthe album as well.
(Levon also hails fromMadman; good god, the strings on that album!)
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
Is this Elton Johns best song?
Sometimes keeping things simple is the best decision you might make.
