The charm of pop soul, where maturity and versatility coexist.
This album evokes the calm and freedom of her mid-career career, effortlessly moving between elements of soul, pop, and rock, with a well-balanced blend of soft vocals and sophisticated arrangements.
The rhythm flows lightly, and the piano sounds warm. The melody unfolds naturally in a serene atmosphere, exuding a sense of mature ease. A soulful groove permeates the entire album, with choruses and horns adding soft color. Elton John's vocals emphasize an enveloping gentleness over power, and the lyrics intertwine everyday brightness with introspection. The album is subdued in its flashiness, but this makes the warmth of the music more easily conveyed, and the more you listen, the deeper it becomes. This is a work that naturally exudes years of experience, and is a record that demonstrates the dignity of pop music.
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A:
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1)
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Chasing The Crown
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2)
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Little Jeannie
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3)
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Sartorial Eloquence
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Two Rooms At The End Of The World
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B:
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White Lady White Powder
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2)
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Dear God
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3)
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Never Gonna Fall In Love Again
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4)
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Take Me Back
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5)
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Give Me Love
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Electric Piano, Piano, Vocals - Elton John
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Guitar - Richie Zito (A2, B1, B3, B4)
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Drums - Nigel Olsson (A2, B1)
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Keyboards - James Newton Howard
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Backing Vocals - Stephanie Spruill (A1, A3, B2)
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Tambourine - Victor Feldman (A1, A3, B1, B4)
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Producer - Clive Franks
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Guitar - Steve Lukather (A1, A3, A4, B2, B3, B5)
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Backing Vocals - Carmen Twillie (A1, A3, B2, B5)
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Drums - Alvin Taylor (A1, A3, A4, B2 to B5)
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Bass - Reggie McBride (A1 to A4, B2 to B5)
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Backing Vocals - Venette Gloud (A1, A3, B2, B5)
