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Rating: Jump up, Sleeping with the past, Duets, Aida, The Union. These are the 5 titles missing on the Debasio of Elton John's 33 studio albums. And so, after completing the Opera Omnia of Pooh, I am preparing to fill the gaps in Reginald from Pinner's discography as well. Let's start with this Jump up! from 1982, produced by Chris Thomas and recorded at Air Studios in Montserrat, as well as Pathe Marconi Studios in Paris. The lineup accompanying Elton consisted of Jeff Porcaro on drums, the late Dee Murray on bass, James Newton Howard on keyboards, and Richie Zito on guitars. In the song Ball and chain, the guest star guitarist is Pete Townshend, honoring the bond with Elton established in 1975 with the musical Tommy. Ten songs for a good-level album, but according to critics and the public, the product is below both 21 at 33 and The Fox. In simple terms, Elton's golden years here are already far, to excuse the pun, light years away. Among the songs that have remained in the collective memory, certainly Blue Eyes, curiously written not by trusty Bernie Taupin but by Gary Osborne, stands out. A simple but effective song, alongside Little Jeannie among the great successes of the odd couple formed by Elton and Gary. The other track that has withstood the test of time is the moving Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny), dedicated to John Lennon two years after his passing. Among the others, Legal Boys is noteworthy, the first song where Elton utilizes the collaboration of Tim Rice, who would later write both the soundtrack for The Lion King and Aida. Five singles were released: besides Blue Eyes and Empty Garden, Ball and chain, Princess, and All quiet on the western front were also proposed. The final result is a 3 stars on the rise. A product not among Elton's best, but still a good sign, as with the subsequent Too Low For Zero, Elton would not only return to stable commercial success but also to a stable partnership with Bernie.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
06 Blue Eyes (03:25)
Blue eyes baby's got blue eyes
Like a deep blue sea
On a blue blue day
Blue eyes, baby's got blue eyes
When the morning comes
I'll be far away
And I say
Blue eyes holding back the tears
Holding back the pain
Baby's got blue eyes
And she's alone again
Blue eyes baby's got blue eyes
Like a clear blue sky
Watching over me
Blue eyes ooh I love blue eyes
When I'm by her side
Where I long to be
I will see
Blue eyes laughing in the sun
Laughing in the rain
Baby's got blue eyes
And I am home
And I am home again
Blue eyes laughing in the sun
Laughing in the rain
Baby's got blue eyes
And I am home again
08 Princess (04:56)
Haven't you heard what's new
There is a rumour
Going around that suddenly I've found you
Better believe it's true
I got a feeling
This is for real and nobody else will do
You are my princess
You make me smile
You make my life seem worthwhile
You are my princess
You are the one
You make the sun shine on me
You're one fine lady
You're my princess
You're my princess
Haven't you heard them say
I was a prisoner
Buried alive now suddenly I've been freed
But love is the sweetest way
Oh I was lonely
And now you're the only lover that I'll ever need
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