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THE REVIEW
That compositional vein that, according to many, Sir Elton John had lost over the years seems to have returned in full force in this single, "Electricity", a song composed for the musical "Billy Elliot".
The track immediately strikes for its enormous melodic and compositional completeness and, more simply, it is beautiful. Beautiful to hear, to absorb. Harmonically perfect, one would say it is marked by a raw, yet warm, roughness that gives way in the chorus to what we normally call Music. The whole is emphasized by a simple and profound arrangement without frills and a good text. It's not hard to think, after listening, that this might be the best pop track of the last fifteen years. In the latest work, "The Captain And The Kid", although very good, there is a lack of a song of such beauty.
The track can also be found in the full album of the musical.
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Elton John's single 'Electricity,' from the musical Billy Elliot, demonstrates a remarkable return to his strong compositional roots. The song is praised for its melodic completeness, warm roughness, and simple but profound arrangement. It is described as potentially the best pop track in fifteen years, standing out even compared to his recent album work. The track is highlighted for its beauty and harmonic perfection.
Elton John
Reginald Kenneth Dwight, known as Elton John, is an English singer, pianist and composer who rose to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin provided lyrics for much of his work. He is best known for piano-driven pop/rock songs and landmark 1970s albums; he was knighted and has had a prolific recording and performing career.54 Reviews
