A Single Man

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These songs cry out for just the kind of fake-churchy glitz Gus Dudgeon would have provided, but the star studiously avoids glitz in a misbegotten attempt to be “tasteful. Shooting Star features a captivating melody and lyrical depth as John’s vocal is both soulful and moving. Curiously, John had performed "Part-Time Love" at the USSR shows without objection from Soviet officials. In the US, A Single Man was certified gold in October 1978 and platinum in November of the same year by the RIAA. In terms of the recurring excessive bass complaint that mr frosty keeps mentioning, however, I am not experiencing that on any of the 2022 reissues (and reissue as opposed to remaster would be more appropriate marketing).

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From starting his music career in 1969 to retiring from touring in 2023, John did over 4,000 concert performances in more than 80 countries. John stopped wearing his trademark glasses in public for a period during the late 1970s, and the album photo reflects this. I’d be leery of the albums after, but A Single Man successfully channels Elton’s star power for one more magical ride.

Also featured here is a possible homage to David Bowie, “Shooting Star,” which sounds for the life of me like “Wild Is The Wind,” and his only instrumental hit, “Song For Guy. It is also the first of two (the second being Victim of Love) John albums that, on the original cut, have no tracks co-written by Taupin. As Gary Osborne was unknown at the time, many people misinterpreted the album's title to imply that John wrote the entire album himself.

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His band has gone through several lineup changes, but Olsson, Davey Johnstone, and Ray Cooper have been members, albeit not continuously, since 1970, 1971 and 1973 respectively.

Don’t let that deter you, however, as John is a consummate musician and A Single Man is a stunning release, from his back catalogue, that is severely underrated. Shine On Through immediately sets the tone for the entire album with a simple, yet glorious composition.

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Additionally, the guitar work from Tim Renwick is simply incredible and blends seamlessly into the entire composition of the song. While not achieving the same level of success as his 1970s body of work, John's music in the 1980s was also successful, with a release of hit singles including " I'm Still Standing" and " Sacrifice". Whether it’s the piano, John’s vocals, or the musical and orchestral arrangements, Shine On Through is one of John’s greatest recordings.Song for Guy is one of John’s greatest recordings and closes the album perfectly as it is both reflective and encourages the playing of the album again. On top of that, the hype sticker was placed directly on the jacket on my copy as opposed to the shrink. Merry Christmas" appears on the Christmas edition of The Lockdown Sessions and also appears on the Christmas edition of Ed Sheeran's fifth studio album, =. As with many of John's releases of the late 1970s and the 1980s, it received generally mixed reviews from critics. Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" is still recognized as the best selling single of all time, but since it was released prior to the start of many charts, its sales prior to the 1950s are estimated.

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Containing a little rock and pop with a touch of disco, along with John’s signature piano and the gospel-style backing vocals, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. The epitome, of ready-made pop, they’re as hummable as they are hackneyed, but because the singer treats them more seriously than they deserve, they sound lifeless. The single subsequently hit number one in every country that it charted in and became the biggest-selling single of all time since the UK and US charts began in the 1950s, with worldwide sales of 33 million. The 1998 reissue has five bonus tracks, the first two being the 1978 flop single " Ego" and its B-side "Flinstone Boy". As for myself, I consider A Single Man to be not only exceptional but a must-own for all Elton John fans for it is criminally underrated and if given another chance, I’ve no doubt it will reach a broader audience.A Single Man demonstrates just how thin the line really is between disposable radio pop and elevator music, and suggests that for all of Elton John’s public whining about not being taken seriously, the only thing that’s ever mattered to him is that the hits keep coming. A Single Man was John's first album ever to be officially released in the former USSR, though his previous releases had been smuggled into the country in various forms. Big Dipper is dripping with attitude and while it may start slowly, the New Orleans jazzy-blues sound, along with that addictive chorus, makes Big Dipper a standout on the album; even if it is one of John’s more experimental tunes. The songs here are barely songs at all, but childish Neil Sedaka-style ditties with characterless little nursery rhymes for lyrics.