Elton John

in the past and Victim Of Love had been mercifully fading from memory. Reg Strikes Back, issued in 1988, was billed as Elton John's big comeback album. ...

By Nik Dirga An American journalist who recently moved to New Zealand, Nik Dirga writes whenever the mood strikes him about books, music, movies, pop culture and more.

By Bill Sherman The second release by an engaging duo of rock-'n'-loungers (first being the Josh Max Outfit's Make It Snappy), by The Maxes is a fine and dandy set of indy retro pop. Later, the pair remake "Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds" as a jaunty rockabilly raveup (props to drummer Rich Zukor on this 'un):...

By tink Father's Day (June 17th) is soon upon us, and trying to find a great gift without going the tie or power tool route isn't always an easy task. Recommending singer/songwriter/pianist Judith Owen's newest CD Happy This Way, specifically her song "My Father's Voice" is my boon to you. It's a su...

By Janine Macdonald If you were going to have any Elton John CD in your collection, from an era, when he was simply at his most creative and best, then this is the one to go for. Considered one of his masterpieces, it came out at a time when Elton and his writing partner, Bernie Taupin, had already begun to establish...

By Cara de Pescado No matter what your musical taste prefers, chances are you’ve heard of Elton John. A multiple Grammy winner, humanitarian, and flamboyant superstar, Elton John has been a huge success on the music scene since 1970. His first release was Empty Sky in 1969 with his most recent being Rocket Ma...

By Joe Harris The album spans more than two decades of John's distinguished career.  From "Crocodile Rock" to "Tiny Dancer," many of John's best works are featured.  Could this be the definitive Elton John collection?  Not likely, as clear shortcomings are part of the package.  The chief flaw is perhap...

By Jenna Bensoussan Five For Fighting is the stage name of singer-songwriter John Ondrasik. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of California, it was there he cut his musical chops, beginning with piano lessons from his mother when his just two-years old. He later went on to record several albums, with h...

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