Released shortly after his American debut, as “Your Song” was peaking, “Tumbleweed Connection” had no hits, but it’s Elton John’s best album. MY FATHER’S GUN It closed the first side, it’s not talked about much, but I haven’t been able to get it out of my head since my college buddy told me he was […]

LAUGH, LAUGH Some songs emanate from the speaker and stop you in your tracks, vacate all other thoughts and have you asking WHAT’S THAT? Like “Laugh, Laugh.” You’ve got to know, by time we reached the end of ’64 an entire generation was addicted to the radio. It’s kind of like today, but instead of […]

You’re shakin’ that money maker, like a heartbreaker, like your college major was Twistin’ and tearin’ up Friday nights Love the way you’re wearin’ those jeans so tight I bet your kiss is a soul saver, my favorite flavor, want it now and later I never seen nothin’ that I want so bad Girl, I […]

What’s the single? Where’s the single? You mean it’s not out yet? One thing about getting old is you get tired of the trick, tired of the publicity, tired of the media empire genuflecting for a star, promoting his latest work in order to achieve an auspicious debut that in today’s modern era is usually […]