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Lee · 05-19-2004, 12:53 AM

Which is his best album of the 1970s, in your opinion?

Dean Winchester · 05-19-2004, 01:16 AM

Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy

AKA · 05-19-2004, 01:18 AM

My top five:

1.) Madman Across The Water
2.) Honky Chateau
3.) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
4.) Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (the John Lennon cameo on "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" is second to none)
5.) Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player

Lee · 05-19-2004, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by AKA:
4.) Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy(the John Lennon cameo on "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" is second to none)

That song is only on the special edition CD from Rocket/Island,
not the original album release from MCA.

AKA · 05-19-2004, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by webwarrior762004
Originally posted by AKA:
4.) Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy(the John Lennon cameo on "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" is second to none)

That song is only on the special edition CD from Rocket/Island,
not the original album release from MCA.

I know. Same with "Philadelphia Freedom" and the John Lennon cover "One Day (At A Time)." They're bonus tracks added in, I think, 1995(?).

I should have been more specific.

Dean Winchester · 05-19-2004, 03:24 AM

what is a "best of 70's Elton" list without Victim Of Love? That album was such a masterpiece, the music was more personal than Capt. Fantastic, rocked harder than Rock Of The Westies, was more groundbreaking than Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, etc.....

(you do know I'm joking, right? lol)

Jrnygrl · 05-20-2004, 09:24 PM

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

Steve M. · 05-21-2004, 10:02 PM

I pick Rock of the Westies. It has a gritty, crisp sound to it and some of Bernie Taupin's best lyrics.

View Poll Results: Elton John:Best Album(1970s)
Empty Sky(1969)	0	0%
Elton John(1970)	0	0%
Tumbleweed Connection(1971)	0	0%
Madman Across The Water(1971)	0	0%
Honky Chateau(1972)	1	16.67%
Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player(1973)	0	0%
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road(1973)	1	16.67%
Caribou(1974)	0	0%
Greatest Hits(1974)	1	16.67%
Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy(1975)	2	33.33%
Rock Of The Westies(1975)	1	16.67%
Blue Moves(1976)	0	0%
Greatest Hits Volume II(1977)	0	0%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

05-19-2004, 12:53 AM	#1
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Elton John: Best Album(1970s) Which is his best album of the 1970s, in your opinion?

05-21-2004, 10:02 PM	#8
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,274	I pick Rock of the Westies. It has a gritty, crisp sound to it and some of Bernie Taupin's best lyrics.
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05-19-2004, 01:16 AM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy

05-19-2004, 01:18 AM	#3
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	My top five: 1.) Madman Across The Water 2.) Honky Chateau 3.) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 4.) Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (the John Lennon cameo on "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" is second to none) 5.) Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player

05-19-2004, 01:43 AM	#4
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Originally posted by AKA: 4.) Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy(the John Lennon cameo on "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" is second to none) That song is only on the special edition CD from Rocket/Island, not the original album release from MCA.

05-19-2004, 03:24 AM	#6
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	what is a "best of 70's Elton" list without Victim Of Love? That album was such a masterpiece, the music was more personal than Capt. Fantastic, rocked harder than Rock Of The Westies, was more groundbreaking than Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, etc..... (you do know I'm joking, right? lol)

05-20-2004, 09:24 PM	#7
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.