"Tiny Dancer" and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John

Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin wrote so many great
songs over the years that it was impossible to pick a single one
for Strong Songs. So, why not do two? Kirk dives into a pair of
classics by the storied songwriting duo, talking about Elton's
chameleon-like voice, his love of pedal tones and embrace of the
circle of fourths, the fascinating relationship between lyricist
and songwriter, and what it means for a song to sound
"piano-y." 


Both songs by: Elton John with lyrics by Bernie
Taupin


Album 1: Madman Across the Water, 1971


Listen/Buy via Album.Link


Album 2: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, 1973


Listen/Buy via Album.Link


ALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:


"I'm Still Standing," "Your Song," and "Grey Seal," all by
Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

"I Want Love" by John/Taupin, as performed in the 2019 movie
Rocketman.



NEW THEME MUSIC!


Strong Songs has a new theme song! It'll evolve a bit over the
next few episodes as Kirk adds a couple more musicians to the
mix, so that should be fun. Hope you dig it.


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JUNE 2019 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS


Caleb Rotach Chad Barnard Dan Apczynski Dave Florey Sara Walsh


JUNE 2019 HALF-NOTE PATRONS


Andre Bremer Andrew Lee Arjun Sharma Chas Lednicky Earl Lozada
Emily Williams Fishbones Forrest Chang Jaehoon Jeong James
Johnson Jasmine Fellows Jeff Dixon John and Sharon Stenglein Jon
O’Keefe joujou Justin Liew Justin McElroy Kevin Morrell Kevin
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DeLeon Tom Lauer