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Track Listings
| 1. Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun |
| 2. Come Down In Time |
| 3. Country Comfort |
| 4. Son Of Your Father |
| 5. My Father's Gun |
| 6. Where To Now St. Peter? |
| 7. Love Song |
| 8. Amoreena |
| 9. Talking Old Soldiers |
| 10. Burn Down The Mission |
| 11. Into The Old Man's Shoes |
| 12. Madman Across The Water (Original Version) |
Product Description
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Tumbleweed Connection is part of the early catalogue of Elton John's work that Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose reportedly once said he would love to own the publishing rights to as a work of art. Indeed, it does contain some of John's most expressive work as an artist, but with the showy stage presence and pop melodicism still under construction. Tumbleweed is characterized by John's balladeer approach, with John at his storyteller best on songs like "Burn Down the Mission." Even if the lyrics were generally written by Bernie Taupin, John's voice and inflection made every song seem deeply personal. The beautiful "Come Down in Time" displays the subtleties and sophistication of his talent, with the piano not yet serving as the instrumental focal point it would later become. The album also features the favourite "Ballad of a Well-Known Gun" and "Where to Now St. Peter?" --Steve Gdula
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Elton John's Best Alblum,
By E.M. "E.M." (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tumbleweed Connection (Audio CD)
Great CD! The album didn't only meet my expectation but it exceeded it. I love the country feel mixed with the abstract and dark lyrics. It's a nice alternative to the cliché love songs. Amoreena and Burn Down the Mission are my favorite tracks on the album but the rest of the songs are great too. If you don't own this album you're really missing out, the reviews speak for themselves!
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This review is from: Tumbleweed Connection (Audio CD)
Includes: "Country Comfort" and "Love Song" two of the best tracks.This is a very good CD. You will like it for sure. It's fun to listen to early EJ!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST of classic Elton John,
By pat becker (Chester County, Pa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tumbleweed Connection (Audio CD)
After being an Elton fan for over 30 years, I had forgotten how absolutely wonderful this albumn was. I just purchased this CD and have played it at least 15 times in the past day. "My Father's Gun" is on now, for the 10th time in a row, and what a wonderful tribute it is to all that Elton loved as a kid. He frequently talked about his love for American music especially blues and real early rock n'roll music. This CD takes me back to seeing him in concert in the early 70's when his music was really music and not just commercial successes. Empty Sky was his first entry heard on the rock stations but it wasn't until the hauntingly yet popular "Your Song" that we became familiar with the quality of Elton and Bernie Taupin's work. But THIS albumn was when you could clearly hear the strength of Elton's voice and the incredible background musicians (what ever happened to Caleb Quaye?). Even the background vocalists are superb,including Dusty Springfield who could really belt it out (listen to her on "Pulp Fiction for those who think she is an old timer). If you are anything of an Elton John fan, then you MUST own this CD. This is the EJ that we know who later became such a commercial success. I just wish that I could go back to the 12 times I saw him in the 70's when he actually sang these songs(he does sing Burn down the mission on "11-17-70 live). If you have teenagers or know anyone who is now "discovering" music of the 60's, have them listen to this. Really terrrific music, lyrics and I dare you to keep still while you are listening to some of these songs(yes, I have listened to "my father's gun again!!). Oh how I long for these music days! Enjoy!
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