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

<p>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?</p> <p>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." </p> <p><strong>Both songs by:</strong> Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin</p> <p><strong>Album 1:<em> </em></strong><em>Madman Across the Water, 1971</em></p> <p><strong>Listen/Buy: </strong><a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/album/madman-across-the-water/1440643462">Apple Music</a> | <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Elton-John-Madman-Across-Water/dp/B000001EGC"> Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/2OZbaW9tgO62ndm375lFZr">Spotify</a></p> <p><strong>Album 2:</strong> <em>Goodbye Yellow Brick Road</em>, 1973</p> <p><strong>Listen/Buy: </strong><a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/album/goodbye-yellow-brick-road-remastered/1440863013">Apple Music</a> | <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Elton-John-Goodbye-Yellow-Brick/dp/B000001DQI"> Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/5WupqgR68HfuHt3BMJtgun">Spotify</a></p> <p><strong>------</strong></p> <p><strong>ALSO FEATURED:</strong></p> <p>"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 <em>Rocketman</em>.</p> <p><strong>NEW THEME MUSIC!</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>NEWSLETTER/MAILING LIST</strong></p> <p><a href="https://tinyletter.com/KirkHamilton">Sign up for Kirk's mailing list</a> to start getting monthly-ish newsletters with music recommendations, links, news, and extra thoughts on new Strong Songs episodes: <